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Steelers TE Zach Gentry returns to full practice, but 3 starters in secondary remain out
Tight end Zach Gentry returned to full participation at Pittsburgh Steelers practice Thursday and declared himself “ready” for Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Gentry, typically the Steelers’ No. 2 tight end, did not practice Wednesday because of a knee injury. His availability could be critical because the status...
Mt. Lebanon’s Mia Bhuta becomes 1st woman of Indian descent to play in World Cup for U.S. Soccer
Mia Bhuta’s family shut down the stadium at the Women’s U17 World Cup Tuesday in Bhubaneswar, India. Bhuta, a Mt. Lebanon native, made history by becoming the first woman of Indian descent to appear in a World Cup game for U.S. Soccer. Playing in her father’s home country, Bhuta pocketed...
With 2 years left on contract, Duquesne coach Keith Dambrot believes he has ‘a lot’ to offer
Only 16 victories from 500, Keith Dambrot is approaching his 25th season in coaching and his sixth at Duquesne after signing a seven-year contract in 2017. Which raises the question: Does he want to sign an extension before the end of the 2023-24 season? No Duquesne coach has held the...
Steelers corner Arthur Maulet: ‘I was heated’ when calling out teammates after 38-3 loss to Bills
Arthur Maulet doesn’t regret speaking his mind in the visiting locker room after the Steelers’ 38-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills last Sunday. Maulet spoke out about players laughing and smiling on the bench while the Steelers were in the midst of the most lopsided defeat in coach Mike Tomlin’s...
Duquesne’s Keith Dambrot embraces change, whether it’s for personal health or basketball reasons
After Duquesne’s last-place finish in the Atlantic 10 and a season-ending 17-game losing streak, Keith Dambrot had this to say Thursday morning: “You can’t be ignorant. You have to make changes.” The statement, of course, applies to the Dukes as Dambrot approaches his sixth season as their coach. Except, at...
Mickelson says LIV on rise and PGA Tour trending downward
Back in Saudi Arabia for the first time since his disparaging remarks about the source of LIV Golf’s funding, Phil Mickelson said Thursday he was glad he was on the “winning side” and that he sees the PGA Tour trending downward. Mickelson had said a month ago that while the...
Trib HSSN to have exclusive streaming coverage of all 6 WPIAL football championships
The TribLIVE High School Sports Network is offering viewers the “best seat in the house” for the 2022 WPIAL football championships, and for the first time that offer extends to all six title games. Trib HSSN will be the exclusive home for the Class 6A and 5A finals Nov. 19,...
No. 5 Michigan finally faces test against No. 10 Penn State
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — No. 5 Michigan has taken advantage of a favorable schedule, starting strong in its quest to win consecutive Big Ten titles for the first time this century. The Wolverines (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten) are undefeated after beating lesser opponents by an average of 31.7 points. They...
Penguins to start goaltender Tristan Jarry in season opener against Coyotes
Goaltender Tristan Jarry is expected start for the Penguins in their season-opening home contest against the Arizona Coyotes at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday. It marks the third consecutive season Jarry has been the Penguins’ starter in net for a season-opener. A two-time All-Star, Jarry appeared in 58 games last...
Penn State tasked with stopping Michigan RB Blake Corum
STATE COLLEGE — In 2016, before he even chose a high school, eighth-grade running back Blake Corum visited Penn State. He took a photo with the blue and white uniform on. He met James Franklin and Saquon Barkley. The Virginia native didn’t have an offer from the Nittany Lions, but...
First Call: Bucs coach praises Steelers QB Kenny Pickett; Matt Murray’s first start for Toronto; rare storyline for Bills vs. Chiefs
Despite a lousy result in his first start, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett apparently put enough good things on tape to open the eyes of this week’s opposing head coach. We are going to see a first when the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs square off Sunday afternoon. A...
U mad, bro?: Steelers fans in a snit over roster construction, T.J. Watt’s injuries, stadium name change
When on-field issues with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates become so overwhelming that no fix appears likely, fans tend to opine about less tangible problems. Like, for instance: stadium names, the media, former employees and 30-year-old plays from history. That’s what I discovered in this week’s “U mad, bro?” David...
Before Sid slid: All the ‘freaky things’ that happened in the 9th inning before Sid Bream’s infamous slide in 1992
With the anniversary of Game 7 of the 1992 National League Championship Series fast approaching, I reached out to former Pirates manager Jim Leyland. Not long after I sent a text message requesting a telephone interview, he called back. “Hi, Jim. Thanks for calling. I appreciate it.” “What are you...
Manny Machado gets better of Clayton Kershaw as Padres even series with Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — Manny Machado homered early and added an RBI double off Clayton Kershaw, and Jurickson Profar singled home the go-ahead run as the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5-3, on Wednesday to even their NL Division Series at one game apiece. The wild-card Padres beat...
Steelers tasked with trying to generate pass rush while figuring out how to defend Tom Brady
Despite being a defense that thrives on getting after the quarterback, the Pittsburgh Steelers have applied about as much pressure as a leaky faucet without NFL Defensive Player of the Year T.J. Watt. In four games without Watt, the Steelers have totaled three sacks, and the lack of pressure was...
Penn State’s James Franklin on Nick Singleton, Manny Diaz and more practice takeawaysVideo
STATE COLLEGE — Anyone within a half-mile of Penn State’s practice facility Wednesday night could hear the familiar but incredibly loud sound repeatedly coming from a collection of heavy-duty speakers. A recording of crowd noise and The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army” — a Beaver Stadium and, more broadly, college...
Sean McDermott at ease with ’13 Seconds’ as Bills prep for ChiefsVideo
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — For an outcome that ranks among the most frustrating in his 24 NFL seasons, Bills coach Sean McDermott appeared at ease Wednesday when asked to relive the nightmare of Buffalo’s most recent trip to Kansas City. McDermott managed to even crack a few smiles as if...
Kyle Wright outduels Zack Wheeler, Braves blank Phillies
ATLANTA — Kyle Wright, baseball’s winningest pitcher, threw six brilliant innings to outduel Zack Wheeler as the Atlanta Braves evened their NL Division Series at one game apiece, blanking the Philadelphia Phillies, 3-0, on Wednesday night. After persistent rain delayed the first pitch by nearly three hours, Wright surrendered just...
Browns QB Jacoby Brissett still confident despite late-game gaffesVideo
BEREA, Ohio — Jacoby Brissett’s been classy for the Browns, not clutch. After throwing three interceptions, all in the final three minutes of Cleveland’s three losses, Brissett watched the game film and dissected every detail of his picks, two of which ended the Browns’ chance at a comeback. He looked...
Broad Street Bully? John Tortorella insists he’s tamed in PhiladelphiaVideo
PHILADELPHIA — John Tortorella coaches the kind of Philadelphia Flyers team that can drive their fans to drink. Maybe the players, too. Feisty enough to try and fight his way into a visiting team’s locker room, Tortorella is poised enough to send his team a mission statement not through a...
Kenny Pickett focuses on ending Steelers’ skid, not sharing field with Bucs’ Tom Brady
Growing up in New Jersey, Kenny Pickett was a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, and he had his heart broken four months shy of his seventh birthday when the New England Patriots beat his favorite team 24-21 in Super Bowl XXXIX. Pickett was a few months removed from his freshman...
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa returns to practice; rookie Skylar Thompson to start SundayVideo
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will take a small step Wednesday toward returning to football. Coach Mike McDaniel said Tagovailoa, who has been in the concussion protocol since Sept. 29, will return to practice in a limited capacity, though he will not play Sunday against the...
Scouting the Steelers’ Week 6 opponent: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 1 p.m. Sunday at Acrisure Stadium. Here’s a look at the Steelers’ Week 6 opponent: The basics Coach: Todd Bowles, first season (29-43 career) Record: 3-2 Division: NFC South, first place Wins: Cowboys (19-3), Saints (20-10), Falcons (21-15) Losses: Packers...
8 players sit out Steelers practice because of injury; Diontae Johnson, Pat Freiermuth limited
All three starting cornerbacks were among eight significant contributors on offense or defense who did not take part in Wednesday’s Pittsburgh Steelers practice because of injury. All eight of the ailments were previously known. Wide receiver Diontae Johnson and tight end Pat Freiermuth (concussion) were listed as a limited participants...
Shades-wearing Steven Sims says he will play for Steelers vs. Buccaneers
It was morning on an overcast day. And Steven Sims was indoors in a windowless room. Sims, though, was wearing black sunglasses. “Eyes are just a little sensitive to the light,” Sims said from the Pittsburgh Steelers’ locker room Wednesday. Understandable, after Sims took a direct hit from a football...
