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Energy flows, matter cycles

As the seasons continue their transition from summer to fall, organisms are following these cues and making their own changes. Fall is a time of transition and a time of cycles. Not a new concept, but one worth looking at a little closer. We learn this idea that things in nature are ...

Penguins have raised expectations, dash of uncertainty

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP — Sidney Crosby seems at peace with his contract status as his 22nd season with the Pittsburgh Penguins begins. Same goes for teammate Erik Karlsson, though for slightly different reasons. While both future Hall of Famers are entering the final year of their current ...

Eisenhower battles Seneca in thriller

Times Observer photo by Steve Younger Eisenhower's Joe Gigliotti runs with the ball during Friday's Region 3 football game in Russell. The game ended too late for this edition. See complete coverage at www.timesobserver.com and in Monday's edition.

Griffin has 4 hits as Pirates reach .500

PITTSBURGH — Rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin had four hits, Brandon Lowe hit his 32nd homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates surged past the Kansas City Royals 8-5 on Friday night. Pittsburgh churned out 15 hits against Kansas City to overcome an early four-run deficit to move back to .500 ...

Steelers rule Porter Jr. out vs. Patriots

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. will not play on Sunday against New England. The club declared Porter out on Friday. Porter was listed as a limited participant during practice all week. The team described Porter's limitation as conditioning-related early in the week before adding a designation on Thursday that indicated Porter was dealing with a back ailment. The fourth-year pro was seen leaving practice Thursday with a team trainer, though he did some stretching on Friday during the portion of practice open to the media. The Steelers said Porter ...

Griffin helps Pirates knock off Brewers

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Konnor Griffin hit a two-run single to key a five-run second inning and Henry Davis tacked on a two-run homer to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 on Thursday. Milwaukee, a major league-best 95-58, leads the Los Angeles ...