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Analysis: Bumbling Bengals look to ‘flush away’ bad loss to BrownsVideo
CINCINNATI — Playing without star receiver Ja’Marr Chase, the Cincinnati Bengals had a rough night. One that could have ramifications for the rest of the season. Cincinnati lost its best cornerback when Chidobe Awuzie departed in the first half of Monday’s ugly 32-13 loss at Cleveland because of a right...
Analysis: Browns stop making mistakes, make statement against BengalsVideo
CLEVELAND — In the waning minutes of October, the Cleveland Browns cut loose in their locker room, releasing the pent-up frustrations caused by weeks filled with mistakes and injuries that put their season in peril. There were smiles everywhere late Monday night, some yelling, a few sighs of relief. Crisp...
If Astros win World Series, gambler will earn record payout
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A prolific Texas gambler with a knack for attention-getting bets stands to win nearly $75 million if the Houston Astros win the World Series, including what sportsbooks say would be the largest payout on a single legal sports bet in U.S. history. Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale...
Matt Canada ‘not privy’ to his job status, ‘feels pretty good’ Steelers offense can get fixed
A school of thought among followers of the Pittsburgh Steelers was if a change was made at offensive coordinator, the idle week after the eighth game would be an ideal time to do it. When the first of two practices during the bye week began Tuesday, though, Canada was on...
Latrobe grad Emma Fenton shines in more prominent role for St. Francis (Pa.) volleyball
A freshman season of learning for former Latrobe girls volleyball standout Emma Fenton has evolved into a sophomore year of applying at St. Francis (Pa.). Fenton was learning the life of a college athlete last season as a wide-eyed first-year player before a year later applying all that in a...
Deer Lakes grad Jesse Greyshock anchors Grove City defense in goal as Wolverines chase elusive titleVideo
In the past six seasons, five teams have won the Presidents’ Athletic Conference men’s soccer championship. Grove City isn’t one of them, even though the Wolverines have been preseason favorites multiple times in that stretch. Grove City (11-5, 9-0 PAC) was picked as the favorite again this season, but, this...
With a growing reputation for winning soccer, No. 24 Pitt prepares for ACC Tournament
The victories — 36 of them in the past three seasons, plus a berth in the 2020-21 College Cup — are the baubles Jay Vidovich and his Pitt men’s soccer players wear like badges of honor. But Vidovich’s goals for his team reach much deeper than what the scoreboard lights...
Steelers trade Chase Claypool to Bears, add CB William Jackson from Commanders
One moment he was on the practice field at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex catching passes as the Pittsburgh Steelers went through their first workout of the bye week. The next, Chase Claypool was on his way to joining the Chicago Bears. About an hour after practice concluded early Tuesday afternoon,...
Bruins forward Brad Marchand moves past attack of Penguins goaltender Tristan JarryVideo
Tuesday’s road game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena will be significant for Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand. It’s only his second game of the season after recovering from offseason surgery to repair cartilage on each of his hips. He was expected to take six months to heal...
Reich fires offensive coordinator as Colts keep sputtering
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich fired offensive coordinator Marcus Brady on Tuesday, two days after another subpar offensive showing in a loss to Washington. Indy’s offense is ranked No. 18 in total yards, but has struggled to run the ball most of this season. The Colts have turned...
Penguins expected to start goaltender Tristan Jarry against Bruins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are expected to start goaltender Tristan Jarry in Tuesday’s home game against the Boston Bruins. In six games this season, Jarry has a 4-2-0 record, a 3.02 goals against average and a .915 save percentage. Throughout his career, Jarry has played 11 games against the Bruins and...
Westmoreland campus clippings: Franklin Regional grad Mike Evans enters transfer portal
Mike Evans continues to search for the right fit in college football. The former Franklin Regional standout receiver played only three games at Robert Morris before transferring to West Virginia. But before he ever saw the field in Morgantown, he was on the move again, entering his name into the...
First Call: Jason Kelce addresses Batman mask during blowout of Steelers; NHL honors for Marc-Andre Fleury
Tuesday’s “First Call” gets clarification about a sideline moment from the Steelers-Eagles game. Pitt is getting a watered-down version of Syracuse Saturday. A former Penguin gets NHL honors. And the Penguins are facing two of the Atlantic Division’s best this week. The Dark Knight recognizes Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce...
Tim Benz: Even the most optimistic spin on Steelers after bye rings hollow
There are two main bullet points when it comes to Pittsburgh Steelers fans talking themselves into how their team can be competitive after this bye week. My suggestion is to enjoy the bye while it lasts. At least it’s an entire weekend when you know the Steelers can‘t possibly lose....
Penguins showing Pittsburgh’s offensive woes not limited to Steelers
The Pittsburgh Penguins are struggling so much offensively of late, I think there is only one solution to their problems. They should fire Matt Canada. I mean, it couldn’t hurt. Right? Seriously, I checked this TribLIVE Twitter poll yesterday, and after the first 315 votes, 92.7% of respondents said that...
Browns blast Joe Burrow, Bengals again
CLEVELAND — Nick Chubb rushed for two touchdowns and Myles Garrett and Cleveland’s defense frustrated Joe Burrow as the Browns thrashed Cincinnati, 32-13, on Monday night, keeping the Bengals star quarterback winless against them. Garrett, who came to FirstEnergy Stadium wearing a Halloween costume, led a scary defense that sacked...
Column: Chastain rides the wall into NASCAR’s title raceVideo
There has been an internal battle raging inside Ross Chastain as he has clawed his way into NASCAR’s championship finale. He’s an eighth-generation watermelon farmer from Florida who was never supposed to make it to the top level of stock car racing. But he did, and it required Chastain to...
Game 3 in World Series between Astros, Phillies rained out, rescheduled for TuesdayVideo
PHILADELPHIA — Game 3 of the World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros was postponed by rain Monday night with the matchup tied 1-1, pushing the entire Fall Classic schedule back one day. The rainout moved Game 3 to Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park, when the weather...
Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh expects 4 Michigan State players to be charged after scuffleVideo
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Jim Harbaugh expects the four suspended Michigan State football players involved in roughing up two members of Michigan’s team to be punished to the fullest extent of the law. “I can’t imagine that this will not result in criminal charges,” the Michigan coach said Monday. Michigan...
Reports: Bears agree to trade LB Roquan Smith to RavensVideo
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Chicago Bears agreed to trade linebacker Roquan Smith to the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade had not been announced. ESPN reported the Bears will receive a second-...
Steelers notes: Marcus Allen relishes fake punt run, James Pierre promoted Sunday
His Pro Football Hall of Fame namesake was a running back. After Sunday, the younger Marcus Allen needs only 12,239 rushing yards to catch the elder Marcus Allen. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Allen has a similar career per-carry rushing yard average (4.0), though, as the Allen (4.1) who played 16 NFL...
Pitt defense accepts share of blame for 18-point loss at North Carolina
When Pat Narduzzi was asked what most displeased him about Pitt’s 42-24 loss to a North Carolina team that climbed on the backs of the Panthers to No. 17 in the Associated Press poll, he said, “You know what, I’ll start with the defense.” Then, he thought about how the...
Steelers’ slide coincides with trade deadline; Mason Rudolph expects to stay put
Defensive captain Cameron Heyward talked of a “dysfunction” in the way the Pittsburgh Steelers are playing. Offensive captain Najee Harris said the Steelers lack “discipline” and “accountability.” Rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett thought the offense needs to “study more” as a group. If Chuck Noll were still alive, he’d likely rekindle...
Penguins profess confidence in trying to snap 4-game losing streak
The Pittsburgh Penguins have been through this before. Especially these Penguins. A four-game losing streak is far from ideal. But it’s not cataclysmic either. This group of Penguins has been through worse. They know how to pull the nose up. “We can’t feel sorry for ourselves,” said defenseman Brian Dumoulin,...
Auburn fires coach Bryan Harsin, who won 9 of 21 games
AUBURN, Ala. — Auburn fired coach Bryan Harsin on Monday after less than two seasons, ending a rocky tenure in which the proud program struggled to compete in the Southeastern Conference. Harsin went 9-12 overall and 3-5 this year. Auburn has lost four straight games while struggling against Power Five...
