John, 18, had been battling cancer for more than two years, but his inspirational story gained national attention, from ordinary people and famous athletes. His family has hundred of letters and e-mails from people who said John had impacted their lives. (Today)

Reese Hoffa is a big, burly guy with an even bigger personality. ... (Today)

There was one drawback to the basic defensive plan the Steelers used in their second preseason game in Toronto, and it wasn't the ease with which the Buffalo Bills went up and down the field. ... (Today)

"Total team effort." That was reliever Tyler Yates' description of the Pirates' 5-2 flattening of the New York Mets yesterday at PNC Park. ... (Today)

Pitt redshirt junior Oderick Turner caught an 80-yard touchdown pass last week in practice, which isn't a surprise because he has been the Panthers' big-play receiver the past two seasons. ... (Today)