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Former Clarion University wrestler L.A. Collier has been named Head Wrestling Coach at St. Mark’s High School in Wilmington, Delaware. St. Mark’s is nationally recognized as a high school wrestling powerhouse. Read more

Ben Roethlisberger and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will meet today at Steelers training camp.  Roethlisberger is hoping to receive word from Goodell of a reduced suspension.  The initial suspension handed down by Goodell was six games, with the potential of that number being reduced to four games with good behavior. Read more

Roger Goodell could decide the fate of the Steelers’ season, the Penguins will hold an Open House, and more. Read more

The Steelers pick up a fullback, Joe Paterno says he’s ready for the upcoming season, and more.

• The Pirates were blanked by the Cincinnati Reds, 4-0 on Monday. The Pirates have lost five consecutive games.
• The Clarion University football team has been picked by PSAC coaches to finish 3rd in the conference. The Golden Eagles report to camp on August 11th.
• Pitt’s Dom DeCicco has been named to the 2010 Jim Thorpe Award preseason watch list. DeCicco, a safety, had 88 tackles and 3 interceptions last year. The Jim Thorpe Award is presented annually to the best defensive back in college football.
• Joe Paterno, 83, says he’s ready for the upcoming season.
• The Steelers have claimed fullback Dwayne Wright off waiver from the Philadelphia Eagles. Wright was drafted in the 4th round of the 2007 NFL draft by the Buffalo Bills.
• CNNSI’s Jon Heyman lists Paul Maholm as one of 31 players that could be traded before the August 31st waiver deadline.
• The Penguins announce “Special Opening Events” at the CONSOL Energy Center.

Sources: CNNSI, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pirates.com, Penguins.com

Jeff Reed accuses the Steelers of lying, Joe Paterno is up for a Presidential Medal, and more. Read more

The Pirates make three deadline day trades, Ben Roethlisberger receives a warm welcome at training camp, and more. Read more

The Pirates lost in extra innings, Steelers sign their first round pick, and more. Read more

A quick look at what is going on in the regional sports scene.

• The Pirates were defeated by the Colorado Rockies, 9-3 yesterday. Pirates’ starter Paul Maholm struggled, giving up 8 earned runs in 5 1/3 innings pitched.
• The Steelers have signed five-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman Flozell Adams. Adams, 35, will help fill the void that was left when starting right tackle Willie Colon was lost for the season with an Achilles injury.
• Rookie linebacker Jason Worilds agreed to terms on a four year contract with the Steelers. Worilds was Pittsburgh’s second round pick in the 2010 NFL draft.
• Matt Pawlikowski of The Examiner (Washington, DC) takes a look at one of the more intriguing position battles that will take place during Steelers training camp.
• The Pirates will head to St. Louis for a three game series against the Cardinals. St. Louis has lost five of their last seven games.
• Kevin Newsome and Matt McGloin will battle for the starting quarterback spot at Penn State. A decision on who starts isn’t expected until “a week or so before” Penn State’s first game on September 4th against Youngstown State.
• Pitt has landed another top recruit. Terrell Chestnut, ranked the # 54 athlete by Scouts Inc., gave the good news to Dave Wannstedt and his staff yesterday. This comes just one day after Pitt landed prized running back recruit Jameel Poteat.
• Penn State recruit Michael Cole, a safety out of Virginia, will decide between the Nittany Lions and Virginia Tech tomorrow. Cole also received offers from Duke, Virginia, and Maryland.

Sources:Post-Gazette, ESPN.com, Scout.com, The Examiner

A quick look at the top news stories in Pennsylvania. Read more

A quick look at what’s going on in local and regional sports. Read more

A quick look at what’s going on in local and regional sports. Read more