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After 3-sack preseason, undrafted rookie David Anenih eager to join Steelers
When David Anenih woke up Wednesday morning in Nashville, little did he know he would be chopping, dipping and ripping in Pittsburgh a day later. And by Sunday, Anenih might even be plying his go-to “chop, dip and rip” pass-rushing move in his NFL regular-season debut for the Pittsburgh Steelers....
Maulet makes up for small stature with big plays for Steelers defense
Arthur Maulet provided the Pittsburgh Steelers with one last chance to win their season opener at Cincinnati with his strip sack late in overtime Sunday at Paycor Stadium. The sack that caused a fumble and resulted in a 7-yard loss that knocked the Bengals out of field goal range set...
Pirates recall LHP Eric Stout, DFA pitchers Tyler Beede and Dillon Peters
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced a series of roster moves Thursday afternoon ahead of their first of four games in New York vs. the Mets. Lefty reliever Eric Stout was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis. Stout owns a 4.34 ERA through 17 appearances this season, 15 of which have been with the...
Steelers’ Najee Harris, Levi Wallace full practice participants, Mason Cole says he’s good
On the day their best player officially went to the injured reserve list, the Pittsburgh Steelers generally had good news on the injury front. Running back Najee Harris and cornerback Levi Wallace were full practice participants Thursday, an upgrade from being limited at practice the day prior. Harris left Sunday’s...
Pitt notebook: Pat Narduzzi says Kedon Slovis will be considered when choosing QB for Western Michigan game
Pat Narduzzi addressed Pitt’s unsettled quarterback situation Thursday afternoon, leaving open the possibility Kedon Slovis might play Saturday night at Western Michigan. “Game-time decision,” he said. When he was asked if Slovis is part of that decision, Narduzzi gave a quick and definitive, “Yes.” Slovis was hurt late in the...
Pirates front office members take part in Clemente Day of Service
Roberto Clemente’s legacy of service was celebrated Thursday throughout Major Leauge Baseball. Members of the Pittsburgh Pirates front office staff volunteered with several service projects around the community, sponsored by Pirates Charities initiatives. Many worked at a local ball field located within Olympia Park in Mt. Washington in support of...
Penguins forward Valtteri Puustinen’s goals are easy to understandVideo
English is still a challenge for Valtteri Puustinen. And the Finnish-born winger doesn’t hide from that. “I try my English,” Puustinen said after the first day of the Penguins rookie camp Thursday in Cranberry. “It’s not very good. But I understand OK.” He seems to have a pretty firm grasp...
NFL injured reserve rules, explained
The minutia of the NFL’s official rulebook is surpassed perhaps only by that of the collective bargaining agreement between the league and the NFLPA. And as with most CBAs, it can be modified, and in 2022 the NFL’s injured reserve rules were tweaked. This has become of great interest to...
Safeties, cornerbacks in the spotlight for Penn State defense
Penn State’s defensive backfield is deep and confident. First-year defensive coordinator Manny Diaz won’t hesitate to play a minimum of four corners and four safeties during the course of a game. And those numbers might start to grow. Penn State (2-0) leads the nation in pass breakups with 25 in...
Bob Casey to present Senate with resolution honoring the life of Roberto Clemente
Ahead of the 50th anniversary of his 3,000th career hit on Sept. 30, a resolution is being presented in the U.S. Senate by Bob Casey (D-Pa.) to honor the athletic career and humanitarian impact of Roberto Clemente. Sens. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) have signed on as co-leads...
Steelers’ T.J. Watt placed on injured reserve, out at least 4 games
It’s official: T.J. Watt is out until at least mid-October. The Pittsburgh Steelers placed their star outside linebacker on the injured reserve list Thursday, making room on the 53-man roster to bring in rookie David Anenih. Anenih was signed off the Tennessee Titans’ practice squad. Under IR rules modified for...
Growing up in New England during Super Bowl years, Pat Freiermuth adjusts Steelers-Patriots rivalry perspective
Whenever Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth catches a pass Sunday at Acrisure Stadium, expect the now familiar “Muuuuth” chants to be even louder than normal. Well, that’s if the 50 to 60 friends and family showing up to watch him play this week are actually going to be rooting...
Roger Federer says he is retiring from professional tennis
Roger Federer is retiring from professional tennis at age 41 after a series of knee operations, closing a career in which he won 20 Grand Slam titles, finished five seasons ranked No. 1 and helped create a golden era of men’s tennis with rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Federer...
First Call: Huge TV ratings for Steelers game; Pittsburgh names to bet on for Dallas QB spot; Marian Hossa’s honor vs. Pens
Thursday’s “First Call” has some gaudy television ratings numbers for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2022 season opener. Bill Belichick gives some thoughts on the Steelers without T.J. Watt. A few Pittsburgh names are being tied to the Dallas Cowboys’ QB vacancy. And the Penguins are going to be sucked into some...
U mad, bro?: Steelers fans are wound up about T.J. Watt’s injury, Mitch Trubisky’s 1st game, Pittsburgh sports media
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost T.J. Watt on Sunday. The offense doesn’t look great. And the media is working against them. Now, to be clear, the Steelers did win their first game against the Bengals, 23-20. But, c’mon! Who am I kidding? You didn’t come here for pesky details like that....
Pirates’ youngsters face challenging end to road trip in New York
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ four-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds this week matched their season-best win streak of four games, set in early July. In their four-game takedown of the Reds, the Pirates (55-88) were firing on all cylinders, combining largely solid starting and relief pitching with potent offensive output. Monday’s...
Riverhounds’ road winning streak ends in Birmingham
Enzo Martinez and Sadik Balarabe scored second-half goals as Birmingham Legion FC rallied for a 2-1 victory that snapped a four-game road winning streak for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds on Wednesday. Albert Dikwa scored in the first half for the Riverhounds (15-8-7), who remain in fifth place in the USL Championship’s...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 14, 2022: Liover Peguero homers in Altoona win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 70-66) relinquished the lead late in a 4-3 loss to Toledo (Tigers). CF Ji-hwan Bae (.295) doubled in the bottom of the first and scored on a double by 1B Brendt Citta (.250) to put Indy up one. C José Godoy (.214) hit a two-run homer, his fifth,...
Panthers’ Baker Mayfield addressing batted balls, dropped snapsVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Baker Mayfield joked that he may have found a solution to all those passes the Cleveland Browns batted down at the line of scrimmage on Sunday. “Get on an inverted table a little bit. Stretch out. Get taller,” Mayfield said. “Thanks, Mom and Dad.” The Browns batted...
Joe Flacco to start again for Jets in Week 2 at BrownsVideo
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets are sticking with Joe Flacco as their starting quarterback against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Coach Robert Saleh announced the decision Wednesday to stay with Flacco this week despite a less than inspired performance by the 37-year-old quarterback and the rest of...
Saquon Barkley just wants the Giants to keep winningVideo
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The only thing that seemingly matters to Saquon Barkley entering his fifth season with the New York Giants is winning. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2018 draft seemingly didn’t care he was selected as the NFC Offensive Player of the week after a win...
Miami’s blitz still a bad memory for Lamar Jackson, RavensVideo
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — When Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens faced Miami in November, it was as discombobulated as they looked all season. The culprit was the Dolphins’ blitz-heavy defensive scheme — and that game is again on Baltimore’s mind as the Ravens prepare to host Miami this weekend....
Cardinals’ Adam Wainwright, Yadier Molina make record 325th start as batteryVideo
ST. LOUIS — Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright and catcher Yadier Molina made their 325th career start together on Wednesday night, setting a major-league record for most as a battery. The St. Louis duo eclipsed the regular-season mark of 324 by the Detroit Tigers pair of Mickey Lolich and Bill Freehan...
Patriots need RBs Damien Harris, Rhamondre Stevenson to step up vs. SteelersVideo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots’ offense was already going to look much different this season after the retirement of running back James White. One game into the season, they are faced with another major adjustment at the position after veteran Ty Montgomery was placed on injured reserve with...
Browns rookie kicker York taking early success in strideVideo
BEREA, Ohio — One successful field goal turned Cade York from a rookie into a local cult hero. For the time being. The Cleveland Browns’ young kicker is savvy enough to know his new-found celebrity might be fleeting. “I had a good game, but next week’s a new game,” York...
