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Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger limited in practice for 2nd day in row for Steelers
Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was limited in practice for the second day in a row Friday, and a new injury was cited as the reason. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback is dealing with a shoulder injury that was not listed on the injury report previously. When Roethlisberger was limited Thursday, it was...
Forward Bryan Rust is closing in on a return to Penguins’ lineupVideo
Bryan Rust looked different Friday. At least compared to the last time he played in a game for the Penguins. He had a mustache. In recognition of “Movember,” an initiative that raises awareness for men’s health, Rust has engaged fellow forward Jason Zucker in a competition to grow the best...
Late Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh on Gold Days Era ballot for Baseball Hall of Fame
The Pittsburgh Pirates celebrated the 50th anniversary of their 1971 World Series champions, the first team in major league history to field an all-Black starting lineup. Now, the manager who made out that lineup card is on a Hall of Fame ballot. The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced Friday...
Cam Sutton’s versatility for Steelers extends to special teams, holding for kicks
If there’s a position in an NFL secondary that Cam Sutton hasn’t played, it’s probably because it hasn’t been created yet. Sutton can play both cornerback positions for the Pittsburgh Steelers, although his main assignment this season has been starting at the right outside spot. He can play both safety...
Mark Madden: In win over Flyers, Kris Letang showed again that he’s a one-of-a-kind talent for Penguins
Center Sidney Crosby is the Pittsburgh Penguins’ best player. Defenseman Kris Letang is their least replaceable player. That was evident in Thursday’s 3-2 overtime victory over Philadelphia at PPG Paints Arena. Letang won that game by any and every means that it’s possible to do so. Letang literally decided the...
No. 22 Penn State ready to invade Maryland for Big Ten matchup
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The stakes for Maryland and coach Michael Locksley are a little higher when Penn State comes to town. Geographically, the Terrapins still exist on the periphery of the Big Ten. But compared to other conference schools, the Nittany Lions are pretty close to College Park —...
First Call: Browns assistant coach questions Steelers’ fake field-goal try; Khalil Mack doesn’t practice for Bears
Friday’s “First Call” has an interesting account of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ botched fake field goal. And it comes from the Browns coaching staff. We have odds on where Odell Beckham Jr. may wind up. Andrew McCutchen bids farewell to a former teammate. Plus, the Chicago Bears have injury updates on...
Melvin Ingram doesn’t rip Steelers but admits his situation ‘wasn’t what I thought it was going to be’
Melvin Ingram has arrived in Kansas City. And he’s already practicing with the Chiefs. Boy, amazing how quickly that groin injury healed, huh? The Pittsburgh Steelers shipped the disgruntled linebacker to K.C. in a trade for a sixth-round pick Tuesday afternoon. Ingram visited with the Chiefs this offseason before eventually...
Pirates A to Z: After up-and-down season, Wil Crowe’s final start showed growth as a pitcher
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Wil Crowe Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 27 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 235 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Crowe was 4-6 with...
Pitt Take 5: Panthers hope to hold tight to respect earned through eight games
For anyone who believes Pitt doesn’t get enough national respect, the first College Football Playoff rankings offer an argument to the contrary. Pitt is ranked No. 25, one of only three ACC teams in the Top 25 and the only one from the Coastal Division. How did that happen only...
Allegheny Valley Youth Football League to crown 2021 champions
The Allegheny Valley Youth Football League has scheduled its annual Super Bowl Saturday for Lernerville Field, located adjacent to Lernerville Speedway in Buffalo Township. The first game of the championship tripleheader will take place at 11 a.m. between the Lower Burrell Recruits (10-0) and Plum (9-1) in the 8-and-under division....
Schedule set for WPYFL Super Bowl this weekend
Western Pennsylvania Youth Football League’s Super Bowl Weekend will have a Westmoreland County feel for the Class AA championships Saturday. Three Southmoreland teams, along with squads from Mt. Pleasant and Derry, will compete for titles this weekend at Trinity’s Hiller Field. Southmoreland (8-1) will take on Mt. Pleasant (9-0) for...
Analysis: Kris Letang leads the way for the PenguinsVideo
Empty thoughts on the Penguins’ 3-2 overtime win against the Flyers: On the surface, it looked like a really good effort for Kris Letang on Thursday. The veteran defenseman logged a season-high 28 minutes, 55 seconds of ice time on 30 shifts, four shots on nine attempts and, by the...
Jonathan Taylor, Colts run all over Jets
INDIANAPOLIS — Carson Wentz threw three touchdown passes, Jonathan Taylor rushed for 172 yards and two scores and the Indianapolis Colts beat the New York Jets 45-30 on Thursday night. Indy (4-5) finished with 260 yards rushing, the highest-single game total in the NFL this season in their first prime-time...
Greensburg Central Catholic football team staggered by death of 2 assistant coaches in 5 days
Greensburg Central Catholic is dealing with the unfathomable loss of two assistant football coaches. A pair of assistants died within five days of each other this week, leaving the Centurions stunned and saddened on the eve of their WPIAL playoff opener. Joseph Oslosky was killed Thursday in a vehicle accident,...
Undermanned, understaffed Penguins top Flyers in overtime
On Wednesday afternoon, Mike Sullivan appeared defeated. When speaking with reporters, the typically resolute head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins looked as if the latest round of his players who had tested positive for covid-19 — franchise center Sidney Crosby and bedrock defenseman Brian Dumoulin — had deflated him. With...
Penguins play-by-play legend Mike Lange discusses retirement, new network broadcasts, Sidney Crosby’s wrist
While I was filling in for Mark Madden this week on 105.9 The X, I had a chance to catch up with former Pittsburgh Penguins play-by-play man Mike Lange. The legendary voice of the franchise stepped away from the broadcast booth before this season started. But he is still keeping...
Truex quietly chases 2nd NASCAR Cup championship at PhoenixVideo
PHOENIX — Martin Truex Jr. stood on pit road moments after his first victory at Phoenix over a Cup career stretching nearly 20 years and quickly put a target on a more meaningful race at the track. “I wish it was November,” Truex said. “Hopefully, we can come back in...
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football playoff matchups for 2021 Week 10
Welcome to the 2021 WPIAL football playoffs. The postseason kicks off Friday with one game on the Road to Norwin in 6A, and 28 games on the Highway to Heinz. There are 15 district teams that can relax and enjoy the first Friday of November as they earned a bye...
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang returns after covid-19 isolation
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang returned to the lineup during Thursday’s home contest against the rival Philadelphia Flyers at PPG Paints Arena after missing four games following a positive test for covid-19. The team activated Letang from the NHL’s list of covid-19 protocol Thursday afternoon, and he opened the game...
Pitt notebook: Panthers likely to be short-handed at wide receiver against Duke
After three consecutive games against high-profile opponents Virginia Tech, Clemson and Miami (and North Carolina looming next Thursday), Pitt must fit Duke into its schedule Saturday in Durham, N.C. The Blue Devils (3-5, 0-4 ACC) will carry a four-game losing streak into the game, a stretch in which they have...
NBA: Law firm will probe Phoenix Suns after report of racism, misogynyVideo
PHOENIX — The NBA has asked a law firm to investigate the Phoenix Suns after a published report on Thursday detailed allegations that owner Robert Sarver has a history of racist, misogynistic and hostile incidents during his 17-year tenure in charge of the franchise. ESPN said it talked to dozens...
Penn State’s Ja’Juan Seider explains message to Noah Cain, struggling running backsVideo
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State entered the 2021 season with high hopes for its ground game. The backfield featured five running backs with experience. The offensive line returned three starters. The rushing attack looked like it could be the backbone of the Nittany Lions offense, especially after quarterback Sean Clifford...
Sabres end 8-month stalemate by trading Jack Eichel to VegasVideo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Jack Eichel lost nearly an entire season of his NHL career because of a stalemate over how to treat a neck injury. The deposed and now former Buffalo Sabres captain has finally gained some clarity — and control — over his future. It took eight months, but...
Mike Sullivan won’t coach Penguins against Flyers due to ‘covid-related protocols’
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ troubles with covid-19 have extended into the coach’s office. Coach Mike Sullivan will not be available for Thursday night’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers after being placed into isolation for what was described as protocols related to covid-19. According to assistant coach Todd Reirden, who will fill...
