He was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 1992. By JaQuay Edward Carter Photo: Jay Godwin, LBJ Library from Austin - DIG14233-057, Public Domain This story is published in partnership with the Pittsburgh Community Newspaper Network (PCNN). It was originally printed in The Homepage...

Photo: Michael ‘Spoonie’ James at the 2021 National Junior Olympics in Lubbock, Tx. last July. All ph otos courtesy of James ‘Coach’ Hoy Michael ‘Spoonie’ James of Downtown’s Third Avenue Boxing has earned a new winning title. Michael “Spoonie” James has returned from the 2021 USA Boxing National Ch...

Photo: Michael 'Spoonie' James at the 2021 National Junior Olympics in Lubbock, Tx. last July. All ph otos courtesy of James 'Coach' Hoy Michael 'Spoonie' James of Downtown's Third Avenue Boxing has earned a new winning title. Michael “Spoonie” James has returned from the 2021 USA Boxing National Ch...

The highlight of the fifth annual Kenneth Minton Memorial Softball Picnic was the unveiling of a new plaque in memoriam of the beloved Northsider. By Ashlee Green Photo: The “Minton Seven,” as they’re playfully called, gather at the fifth annual Kenneth Minton Memorial Softball Picnic to commemorate...

The highlight of the fifth annual Kenneth Minton Memorial Softball Picnic was the unveiling of a new plaque in memoriam of the beloved Northsider. By Ashlee Green Photo: The "Minton Seven," as they're playfully called, gather at the fifth annual Kenneth Minton Memorial Softball Picnic to commemorate...

If Delbert “Sonny” Taylor and Michael “Spoonie” James win nationals this December, they’ll be on their way to Paris. By Ashlee Green Photos courtesy of James “Coach” Hoy Two young local boxers are fighting for the chance to put Pittsburgh’s Northside on the international map. Delbert “Sonny” Taylor ...

If Delbert “Sonny” Taylor and Michael “Spoonie” James win nationals this December, they’ll be on their way to Paris. By Ashlee Green Photos courtesy of James "Coach" Hoy Two young local boxers are fighting for the chance to put Pittsburgh’s Northside on the international map. Delbert “Sonny” Taylor ...

According to Audie Chapman, NYAA President, the interaction children get through sports is especially important during times of fully remote schooling. By Sonu Babu Photo: The Northside Steelers football program is part of the Northside Youth Athletic Association, which is geared toward children age...

According to Audie Chapman, NYAA President, the interaction children get through sports is especially important during times of fully remote schooling. By Sonu Babu Photo: The Northside Steelers football program is part of the Northside Youth Athletic Association, which is geared toward children age...

The race is in its ninth year and benefits the Light of Life Rescue Mission. By Dean Ciocca Photo: A runner waves a Terrible Towel on the 2019 Yinzer race course. Courtesy of Yinzer 4.12K Following a partnership with P3R, the Light of Life Rescue Mission’s annual Yinzer 5K has been renamed and rerou...