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WR Chase Claypool embraces becoming significant part of Steelers’ run attack
The only NFL player listed as a “wide receiver” who had more carries during Week 1 of the season than Chase Claypool was Deebo Samuel, a player who might as well officially change his position to “WR/RB” after he had more than 500 rushing yards during the regular season and...
Gunner Olszewski to make his Steelers home debut vs. former team, Patriots
As rich as the rivalry between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots seems, it’s been so long since the traditional AFC powers met that only three starters and eight Steelers overall remain from that Sept. 8, 2019, most recent matchup. There is, however, a ninth Steelers player who will...
Patriots QB Mac Jones returns to practice after illness, set to face SteelersVideo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Patriots quarterback Mac Jones returned to practice a day after sitting out with an illness, putting him on track to start New England’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Jones hasn’t missed a regular-season start since being drafted No. 15 overall in 2021. He was a...
Production in 1st game didn’t match the hype, but George Pickens stays the course for Steelers
With each acrobatic play, the hype built. Every time a quarterback felt compelled to throw George Pickens’ way — that happened a lot — and he beat a veteran defensive back in a one-on-one drill, onlookers took notice. Every score in seven shots, every so-called “combat catch,” all were well-received...
How App State became story of college football — again, after another improbable win
Three games into the 2016 season, Appalachian State’s third after transitioning into the FBS, the Mountaineers hosted what was then considered to be the most significant football game in their history. Anticipation built for weeks. A capacity crowd of nearly 35,000, then a school record, filled Kidd Brewer Stadium in...
No rush: Browns’ Garrett not eyeing sacks record, only Jets
BEREA, Ohio — Myles Garrett keeps a daily journal, dutifully jotting down notes on life, football and his many outside interests. The Browns are about to write his name into their record book. Garrett enters Sunday’s game against the New York Jets needing just two sacks to surpass linebacker Clay...
All cleared: Steelers’ Najee Harris, Levi Wallace, Mason Cole will play Sunday vs. Patriots
Putting aside their best player being on injured reserve, the Pittsburgh Steelers were given a fully clean bill of health in regards to the active members of their 53-man roster. Running back Najee Harris, cornerback Levi Wallace, center Mason Cole and inside linebacker Robert Spillane all practiced fully Friday, according...
Keeping the ‘Heinz’ in Acrisure Stadium — company, Steelers reach agreement
“Heinz Field” — the name — is no more. But Pittsburghers still can get their fill of Heinz at the field where the Pittsburgh Steelers play. Earlier this year, Heinz was dropped as the naming-rights sponsor for the 68,400-seat outdoor venue on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. But the Kraft Heinz company...
Former 1st-round picks headline 9 Pirates prospects to play in Arizona Fall League
Henry Davis, Nick Gonzales and Quinn Priester all missed playing time this season with injuries, so the Pittsburgh Pirates are sending the trio to play in the Arizona Fall League. The three former first-round picks are among the nine Pirates prospects who will play for the Surprise Saguaros of the...
Penguins goaltender Filip Lindberg eager for 1st game in 10 months
Saturday’s rookie tournament game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins at LECOM Harborcenter in Buffalo is hardly a major affair. It’s a scrimmage between prospects, the majority of whom will spend the 2022-23 season in the American Hockey League. But for Filip Lindberg, it could represent a significant milestone....
Mark Madden: Shohei Ohtani has the showbiz market cornered, but Aaron Judge should be AL MVP
In 1941, Ted Williams hit .406. He remains the last MLB player to hit .400 or better. He led MLB with 37 home runs and was fourth with 120 RBIs. Williams led MLB in all the stats that didn’t matter then or weren’t kept: WAR, OPS, etc. Joe DiMaggio hit...
Daniel Vogelbach sparks Mets’ offense, racks up 3 RBIs against the Pirates, his former team
As the 2022 MLB trade deadline approached, the Pittsburgh Pirates found themselves sellers for the fourth consecutive season. With a summer rally unlikely, Pirates general manager Ben Cherington dealt designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach to the surging New York Mets in late July for reliever Colin Holderman. The 29-year-old Vogelbach originally...
First Call: Ex-Steelers praise team to new OLB; former Penguin perfects unique MLB first pitch
Friday’s “First Call” introduces you to the Pittsburgh Steelers new outside linebacker. We check in on Pirates starter Mitch Keller, who looks to stay on a hot streak. A former Penguin “throws” out one of the most unique MLB first pitches you are ever going to see. And a reader...
No. 22 Penn State 1st Big Ten football team to visit Auburn
A Big Ten team is set to visit Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium for the first time. Now, the question becomes: Are the Tigers ready for No. 22 Penn State after struggling to beat San Jose State? The Nittany Lions were installed as modest 3.5-point favorites entering Saturday’s matchup of 2-0 teams,...
Friday Football Footnotes: Photo of Ja’Marr Chase, Minkah Fitzpatrick during Steelers win goes viral; ex-Pitt Panther rips Bill Belichick
This week’s edition of “Friday Football Footnotes” has a viral moment from last week’s Steelers-Bengals game. A former Pitt Panther tears into Bill Belichick. Aaron Rodgers looks to keep his run of dominance going against the Chicago Bears. And Duquesne may not be the huge underdog you’re expecting them to...
West Virginia looking for first win, hosts FCS Towson
Towson (2-0) at West Virginia (0-2), 1 p.m. Saturday Line: No line, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series record: West Virginia leads 1-0. What’s at stake? West Virginia is trying to avoid its first 0-3 start since 1979 and desperately needs a win against a Championship Subdivision opponent. The Mountaineers fell...
Malik Reed appears to be top choice to replace T.J. Watt, but Steelers may have other options
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt is now officially on injured reserve. So he is out of action for at least the next four weeks. How do they get around the problem at left outside linebacker? Well, we know recently acquired former Denver Broncos linebacker Malik Reed is the first option....
5 things to watch in Week 3 of high school football
Ready or not, it’s conference time. Most WPIAL teams had a few exhibition games to prepare, but this week the WPIAL starts conference play in earnest with a nearly full slate. By the end of the day Saturday, 94 of 117 teams will have played at least one conference game....
Chiefs rally past Chargers to win early AFC showdown
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes, rookie Jaylen Watson returned an interception 99 yards for the go-ahead fourth-quarter score, and the Kansas City Chiefs held on to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27-24 on Thursday night. Mahomes finished with 235 yards passing, and Jerick McKinnon and...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 15, 2022: Quinn Priester roughed up in Altoona
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 70-67) hit three home runs but were blown out by Toledo (Tigers), 12-3. LF Tucupita Marcano (.348) hit a solo shot in the first inning, his second, 2B Josh Van Meter (.208) hit one in the second, his first, and RF Jared Oliva (.261) hit an inside-the-park homer...
Pirates fall in New York to Mets on Roberto Clemente Day
Aiming to keep the good times rolling following four straight victories against the Cincinnati Reds, the Pittsburgh Pirates instead saw their win streak end in Game 1 of four against the New York Mets on Thursday evening at Citi Field in Queens. New York starter Carlos Carrasco had his way...
MLB celebrates Roberto Clemente Day, ceremony at Citi FieldVideo
NEW YORK — For the big leaguers who saw him play, Roberto Clemente was a breathtaking talent and unmistakable force on the field who made a powerful impact on young ballplayers. His selfless humanitarianism left a lasting impression, too. Major League Baseball celebrated its 21st annual Roberto Clemente Day on...
Kevin Harvick heads to Bristol in must-win playoff situation
Kevin Harvick snapped a long losing streak with back-to-back wins that threw him into the thick of NASCAR’s championship hunt. Harvick is now on the verge of elimination just one round into the playoffs. The 16-driver playoff field will be cut by four Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway, and...
Pitt Take 5: Injuries on offense cause defense no stress
When a quarterback goes down with an injury, it will cause angst inside and outside any team’s locker room. At Pitt, however, it seems the players on defense have more pressing concerns. When senior safety Erick Hallett was asked if injuries to Kedon Slovis and Nick Patti might cause the...
No. 22 Penn State visits Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium
No. 22 Penn St. (2-0) at Auburn (2-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. (CBS) Line: Penn State by 3 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series record: Penn State leads 2-1. What’s at stake? There’s always the Big Ten versus Southeastern Conference theme. Penn State is trying to get its second road win...
