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Mike Tomlin says Steelers made the Chase Claypool trade because of the compensation
When the Pittsburgh Steelers made an in-season trade last year, coach Mike Tomlin evoked a since oft-repeated phrase: “We want volunteers, not hostages.” Their in-season trade this year — publicly, at least — offered so such colorful explanations. “It was about draft capital and value for us,” Tomlin said of...
From first-year starter to first-round prospect, Penn State’s Olu Fashanu drawing NFL attention
Dane Brugler watched the Outback Bowl, noticed big No. 74 at left tackle and saw potential. But even he’s been surprised to see how quickly Penn State’s Olu Fashanu has developed into one of the best prospects in the country. And make no mistake about it, that’s where Fashanu stands...
Mike Tomlin not making changes to Steelers coaching staff during bye week
With one word, coach Mike Tomlin ended any speculation that he might change offensive coordinators during the Pittsburgh Steelers’ bye week. “No,” Tomlin said when asked Wednesday whether any staff changes were forthcoming. He did not elaborate. Second-year offensive coordinator Matt Canada’s job performance has come under question with the...
Fixing how the Penguins play with the lead begins with diagnosing the root of the problem
I know what went wrong with the Pittsburgh Penguins en route to blowing a three-goal lead Tuesday night. During their “Pittsburgh Night” festivities, with the team up 5-2 in the second period over the Boston Bruins, the Pens decided to play “Renegade” as an homage to the Steelers. Let’s just...
Andrew Duncan, ‘Slap Shot’ announcer Jim Carr, dies
Actor Andrew Duncan, better known to Johnstown hockey fans as fictional Charlestown Chiefs broadcaster Jim Carr, has died, according to Second City Theater, which announced the news on Monday. His age and cause of death had not been announced as of Tuesday, but Duncan told The Tribune-Democrat he was 90...
Deshaun Watson to start vs. Texans after suspension, GM says
BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will start on Dec. 4 in Houston — against his former team — when his 11-game suspension ends, general manager Andrew Berry said Wednesday. Watson, who played four seasons with the Texans, was suspended in August when he settled with the league...
Dan and Tanya Snyder hire firm to explore sale of Commanders
The NFL’s Washington Commanders could soon be for sale, after owners Dan and Tanya Snyder said they have hired Bank of America Securities to “consider potential transactions.” The team announced the surprising decision Wednesday to enlist the investment bank’s services. Asked if the Snyders were considering selling part or all...
Derrick Henry, Christian McCaffrey shine with milestone games
Derrick Henry and Christian McCaffrey had milestone weekends. The two star running backs had memorable games on Sunday with Henry rushing for 219 yards and two TDs against Houston and McCaffrey having a rare touchdown Triple Crown against the Rams. Henry had his sixth career game with at least 200...
Bruce Boudreau adapts on way to 600 wins as an NHL coach
When Bruce Boudreau finally got his first chance to be an NHL coach with Washington in 2007, he took over a staff with only a few assistants. George McPhee told Boudreau to coach the way he wanted to coach and he’d be there a while. Boudreau did that, helped the...
Mark Madden: Can Mike Tomlin look past meaningless games now to prioritize Steelers’ future?
Receiver Chase Claypool was an underachieving ham-and-egger with a borderline attitude problem. No sentiment should be wasted on Claypool’s departure. Nor should anyone wonder about what might have been. Trading Claypool to Chicago subtracts a weapon from rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett. The receiving corps is an injury away from absolute...
First Call: 1 team may have helped boost Steelers’ return for Chase Claypool; reported off-field reasons for trade
Wednesday’s “First Call” looks at a number of angles surrounding the trade of Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool — from reaction in Chicago, to theories as to why the deal was made to depth concerns now that Claypool is gone. All that, plus a team that may have helped...
Tim Benz: Chase Claypool trade is a win for Steelers’ front office, a loss for Steelers’ image
The trade of wide receiver Chase Claypool looks like a win for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ front office. It’s also a loss for the entire narrative surrounding Steelers football. Both outcomes are the result of the same necessary reality check this organization just made at the halfway point of its rotting...
Phillies blast 5 homers, take World Series lead on Astros
PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper bashed a home run on the first World Series pitch he saw in Philadelphia and then figured out how the Phillies could hit a few more. The $330 million star offered quiet advice to Alec Bohm — and then it got really loud in Philadelphia. As...
Penguins blow 3-goal lead, fall to Bruins in overtime as losing streak reaches 5
Coming off a carbuncle of a five-game road trip that saw them lose the final four contests, the Pittsburgh Penguins preached optimism that they were capable of doing the right things in order to get a badly needed victory. And those things relied on some basic (or cliched) principles. Sound...
Penguins forward Drew O’Connor is centered on improving his position
The Boston Bruins always will offer significance to Pittsburgh Penguins forward Drew O’Connor. A product of Dartmouth College, he made his NHL debut during the pandemic-shortened 2020-21 season at Boston’s TD Garden on Jan. 26, 2021. O’Connor and the Penguins were edged 3-2 in overtime in front of a grand...
CFP’s first top 4: Tennessee, Ohio State, Georgia, Clemson
Tennessee, Ohio State, Georgia, and Clemson were the top four teams in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season released Tuesday night, four days before the Volunteers and Bulldogs square off on the field. Michigan was fifth, followed by Alabama and unbeaten TCU. Tennessee is No. 1 in...
Penn State’s James Franklin noncommittal on Drew Allar, Sean Clifford as starting QBVideo
James Franklin always has been committed to his 1-0 weekly mantra. And he reaffirmed Tuesday, days after a loss to Ohio State all but eliminated Penn State from Big Ten title and College Football Playoff contention, that he will stick with that mentality when choosing his starting quarterback for Saturday’s...
Buffalo Bills address needs, get RB Nyheim Hines, S Dean Marlowe
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The AFC-leading Buffalo Bills refused to stand pat Tuesday at the NFL trade deadline with general manager Brandon Beane filling key needs in Buffalo’s offensive backfield and injury-depleted secondary. Beane began by adding an established pass-catching dimension in acquiring running back Nyheim Hines in a trade...
Pitt WRs coach Tiquan Underwood believes grounded aerial game will improve
Perhaps the blame for the dramatic regression in the Pitt passing game rests largely with Jordan Addison. After all, he left Pitt for USC, taking with him the Biletnikoff Trophy, 100 receptions in 14 games and the speed and precision route running that probably will thrust him into the first...
Cardinals 3B Nolan Arenado edges Pirates’ Ke’Bryan Hayes for 10th NL Gold Glove
Even as Derek Shelton lobbied for Ke’Bryan Hayes to win the Gold Glove as the National League’s best defensive third baseman, the Pittsburgh Pirates manager acknowledged an obstacle: Unseating Nolan Arenado wouldn’t be easy. Although Hayes had an advantage over Arenado in nearly every metric used to measure defensive excellence,...
Falcons trade suspended Calvin Ridley to Jaguars in complex deal
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Suspended Atlanta Falcons receiver Calvin Ridley is getting a fresh start in Jacksonville, although it’s unclear when he will be allowed to play again. The Jaguars made a complex deal to land Ridley — and potentially give quarterback Trevor Lawrence a true No. 1 receiver in 2023...
No. 1 Georgia loses LB Nolan Smith as ‘D’ braces for No. 2 TennesseeVideo
Just in time for its biggest test of the season against No. 2 Tennessee’s top-ranked offense, top-ranked Georgia’s defense lost outside linebacker Nolan Smith to a season-ending injury. Smith, who leads Georgia with three sacks and is fifth with 18 tackles, suffered a torn right pectoral muscle in last week’s...
Kahliel Spear ready to take next step for Robert Morris basketball
Robert Morris was pulling away from Northern Kentucky in an important Horizon League men’s basketball matchup last season. Point guard Michael Green III was trying to make a play and found forward Kahliel Spear waiting to spark the Colonials. “I didn’t see how (Green III) was going to get out...
Vikings acquire tight end T.J. Hockenson from LionsVideo
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings acquired tight end T.J. Hockenson from the division rival Detroit Lions a few hours before the NFL trade deadline Tuesday, giving the NFC North leaders another skill-position standout. The Vikings downgraded two draft picks to make the swap with the Lions. They sent a 2023...
Broncos trade pass rusher Bradley Chubb to DolphinsVideo
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos are trading star pass rusher Bradley Chubb to Miami for a package that includes the Dolphins’ first-round draft pick next year, according to multiple reports. The trade also includes Denver sending a fifth-round pick in 2025 to Miami and the Dolphins sending the Broncos...
