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Pitt secures verbal commitment from California high school quarterback
Pitt utilized two avenues for procuring players Monday — the NCAA transfer portal and the high school class of 2023 — and at the end of the day, coach Pat Narduzzi had two new quarterbacks. Joining Boston College transfer Phil Jurkovec will be pro style quarterback Ty Dieffenbach, a two-star...
Bennett, Duggan, Stroud, Williams are Heisman finalistsVideo
Quarterbacks Stetson Bennett of Georgia, Max Duggan of TCU, C.J. Stroud of Ohio State and Caleb Williams of Southern California were announced as finalists for the Heisman Trophy on Monday night. The award given to the outstanding player in college football, determined by a vote of more than 900 sports...
Secret to Pitt’s success during 5-game win streak: ‘The ball doesn’t have any eyes’
When attempting to put a finger on the pulse of Pitt’s improved play on offense, Jamarius Burton kept repeating a catchphrase he heard in film study from coach Jeff Capel: The ball doesn’t have any eyes. “We’re just taking that note and running with it,” Burton said. “When the ball...
How have the Penguins replaced defenseman Kris Letang so far?
As has been the case over the past decade and change, anytime one of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ superstars is absent, no one player ever truly replaces him. Be it forwards Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin or, as is the case now, defenseman Kris Letang, the Penguins can’t fairly expect another...
On way to College Cup, Pitt coach Jay Vidovich says challenging schedule helped build culture of winning
When Jay Vidovich was asked Monday how and why the Pitt men’s soccer program has thrived over the past three seasons, he gave a basic, uncomplicated answer. “I’ve got some pretty good players,” he said. Yet, Vidovich knows that Pitt’s success is tied just as closely to what occurs off...
With Lamar Jackson injured, Tyler Huntley to get 1st-team reps as Ravens prep to face Steelers
Remarkably, Lamar Jackson has only three career starts against the Pittsburgh Steelers. It appears likely that will remain the case for at least another few weeks. Jackson, the Baltimore Ravens’ star quarterback, left Sunday’s Baltimore win against the Denver Broncos because of injury. Ravens coach John Harbaugh on Monday implied...
Derek Watt increasingly becoming bigger part of Steelers’ offense
It could be argued the Watt who had the biggest impact on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ win at the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday wasn’t reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year T.J. but his older brother Derek. While that’s probably not entirely true, statistically it might be. After all, while battling...
Ohio State’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba to skip CFP game, will enter NFL draft
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba will not play in the College Football Playoff semifinal game against top-ranked Georgia while he continues to rehabilitate a leg injury and prepare for the 2023 NFL draft. The AP Preseason All-American was hurt in the Buckeyes’ opener against Notre Dame...
Steelers celebrate rare ‘Victory Monday’ after winning 2nd consecutive game
Not many terms derive universal joy from NFL players like “Victory Monday,” the colloquial term for when a coach doesn’t schedule mandatory meetings for the day after a win. Victory Mondays have been a rarity for the 2022 Pittsburgh Steelers if for no other reason than they have had so...
5 things we learned: Matthew Wright is a perfect 10, but what is his future with Steelers?
Five things we learned from Steelers 19, Falcons 16: 1. Wright stuff Since missing two field-goal attempts in his first game with the Steelers, Matthew Wright has made 10 in a row, including four against the Falcons — the difference in the three-point victory. Wright made kicks of 46, 48,...
Preseason No. 1 North Carolina drops out of AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll
Houston and Texas remain firmly entrenched atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll, while preseason No. 1 North Carolina has dropped out entirely after a fourth straight loss. The Cougars earned 37 of 62 first-place votes in Monday’s poll, extending the program’s first stay at No. 1 since the...
Clayton Kershaw returning to Dodgers on $20M, 1-year deal
LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw will pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023 after re-signing in a $20 million, one-year deal. For the second straight year, the Dodgers didn’t extend a qualifying offer to the three-time Cy Young Award winner. Instead, they gave him additional time to mull his...
Penguins forwards Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin miss practice due to illness
Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin and goaltender Casey DeSmith missed a practice session at PPG Paints Arena on Monday because of undisclosed illnesses. Coach Mike Sullivan wasn’t sure if their ailments would impact their availability for Tuesday’s home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets but suggested all...
Panthers waive struggling QB Baker Mayfield, a former No. 1 pick
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The short-lived Baker Mayfield era is over in Carolina. The Panthers waived the struggling quarterback on Monday after the 2018 No. 1 draft pick asked for his release. Mayfield would be subject to waivers and become a free agent if he goes unclaimed. The move does not...
Westmoreland County campus clippings: Jeannette grad Robert Kennedy enters transfer portal
Robert Kennedy will play his final season of college football in a different uniform. The former Jeannette star announced he is leaving Old Dominion after two seasons. A redshirt junior safety, Kennedy entered the NCAA transfer portal for a third time and plans to play as a grad transfer next...
Pine-Richland grad Phil Jurkovec will transfer to Pitt while Kedon Slovis says he’s leaving
In a matter of hours Monday, Pitt’s quarterback situation took a dramatic turn. First, ESPN reported Kedon Slovis will enter the NCAA transfer portal, a move possibly triggered by even bigger news: Pine-Richland graduate Phil Jurkovec will transfer to Pitt from Boston College, two sources confirmed Monday to the Tribune-Review....
Penn State’s James Franklin preparing for busy month of roster management before Rose Bowl
James Franklin was sitting in a Kansas airport when he called in for Sunday’s Rose Bowl teleconferences. That’s the life of a coach in December as bowl destinations are announced and recruiting pushes are finalized. Franklin is looking forward to facing Utah in “The Granddaddy of Them All” on Jan....
Cincinnati hires Louisville’s Scott Satterfield as football coach
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Cincinnati has tweeted that it has hired Louisville’s Scott Satterfield to be its next coach. Louisville was 7-5 this season under Satterfield and earned a berth in the Fenway Bowl, where coincidentally it will face Cincinnati. He replaces Luke Fickell, who recently left to become coach at...
Steelers vs. Falcons: What they’re saying in Atlanta after loss
Playoffs? Playoffs? Neither of these teams appear to be headed to the postseason, but the Steelers delivered a big blow to the Atlanta Falcons’ chances on Sunday in a 19-16 defeat at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The NFC South is so brutal that the Falcons probably still might find their way into...
First Call: Hazy prognosis for Lamar Jackson’s knee before Steelers game; potential Bryan Reynolds trade targets
Monday’s “First Call” has John Harbaugh’s murky forecast for Lamar Jackson as “Steelers week” looms in Baltimore. A former Penn State standout stars in the NFC East. So does a former WPIAL great. Plus, we give you some Bryan Reynolds trade talk, and we consider Meg McConnell’s latest accomplishment at...
Madden Monday: Back-to-back Steelers wins are ‘not the beginning of a new season’
The Pittsburgh Steelers have their first winning streak of the season. It’s now … well … two games long. But they’ll take it. In this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, though, Mark Madden of TribLIVE and 105.9 The X said don’t get too fired up about it. “They are 5-7,” Madden...
Pirates A to Z: Outstanding season has turned Endy Rodriguez into club’s hottest prospect
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Bryse Wilson. Player: Endy Rodriguez Position(s): Catcher/first base/second base/left field Bats: Switch Throws: Right Age: 22 (May 26) Height: 6-foot Weight: 200 pounds 2022 MLB...
USC QB Caleb Williams has ‘significant’ hamstring injury, status unclear for bowlVideo
ARLINGTON, Texas — The status of Southern Cal quarterback Caleb Williams for the Cotton Bowl is uncertain because of what his coach described Sunday as a “significant” hamstring injury for the likely Heisman Trophy finalist. Williams got hurt on a run in the first half of USC’s loss to Utah...
Mark Madden: Steelers winning streak is no renaissance, just bad football
Refreshing sports notes: As delicate and delicious as a field-goal attempt pinging off the goal post, then dropping in for three points. Matthew Wright is a trick-shot artist. • The Steelers defeated two lousy teams by narrow scores, nearly blowing the game in the second half both times. The Steelers...
Rams’ Matthew Stafford likely out for year with spinal cord bruise
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is likely to miss the rest of the season with a bruised spinal cord. Rams coach Sean McVay revealed the nature of his Super Bowl-winning quarterback’s most recent injury Sunday after Los Angeles’ 27-23 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. “There’s a...
