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MLB Network broadcaster Jim Kaat apologizes for ’40-acre’ commentVideo
HOUSTON — MLB Network broadcaster Jim Kaat apologized during Friday’s AL Division Series game between the Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox after saying teams should try to “get a 40-acre field full of” players who look like Chicago infielder Yoan Moncada. Kaat, a former All-Star pitcher and longtime commentator...
Where does Anthony Angello’s brand of hockey fit with the Penguins?
Anthony Angello has a bold, albeit unimaginative, way of describing the way he performs. “Playing ‘Anthony Angello hockey,’ ” the Pittsburgh Penguins’ power forward said. “Playing physical, winning my battles, being strong on the puck, getting under (opponents’) skin, winning the net-front, winning the walls, being smart with the puck...
Spate of fall Pittsburgh weddings forces Broncos to improvise hotel stay for visit
If you’ve ever had a wedding alter travel plans, you aren’t alone. NFL teams visiting Pittsburgh are this year, too. The Denver Broncos are traveling later Saturday than they typically do for their Sunday away games, and coach Vic Fangio said other teams have done the same when playing at...
Elite pass-rushers T.J. Watt, Von Miller help headline Steelers-Broncos meeting
When Von Miller’s streak of five consecutive seasons being named a first- or second-team AP All-Pro edge rusher ended in 2018, T.J. Watt picked it up and started a similar streak. Two of the best edge defenders of the past decade will be on the same field Sunday when Watt’s...
Penguins announce lineup for preseason finale against Blue Jackets
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced their projected lineup for their final game of the preseason, a road contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday at Nationwide Arena. It includes: Forwards — Anthony Angello, Teddy Blueger, Brian Boyle, Jeff Carter, Danton Heinen, Kasperi Kapanen, Sam Lafferty, Brock McGinn, Drew O’Connor, Evan...
High-scoring Saint Vincent travels to No. 12 Washington & Jefferson
Presidents’ Athletic Conference Saint Vincent (3-1, 2-1 PAC) at No. 12 Washington & Jefferson (5-0, 4-0) 2 p.m., Saturday, Cameron Stadium, Washington Series: Washington & Jefferson leads, 11-1 Last meeting: April 4, 2021: Washington & Jefferson, 42, Saint Vincent 14 About Saint Vincent: Quarterback Brady Walker threw two touchdown passes,...
QB Teddy Bridgewater expected to start for Broncos vs. Steelers on Sunday
It does not appear the Pittsburgh Steelers will face a backup quarterback in their quest to break a three-game losing streak Sunday. Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was a full practice participant Friday, and barring an unexpected setback, will start Sunday’s game at Heinz Field. The veteran starter suffered a...
Seton Hill seeks 1st PSAC West win of season at Mercyhurst
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Seton Hill (2-3, 0-2 PSAC West) at Mercyhurst (1-4, 0-2 PSAC West) Noon, Saturday at Saxon Stadium, Erie Series: Tied: 3-3 Last meeting: Seton Hill 30, Mercyhurst 20 (2019) About Seton Hill: After starting the season 2-0, Seton Hill is on a three-game losing streak. The...
Steelers’ Cameron Sutton, James Washington out; Chase Claypool, Chuks Okorafor will play Sunday
For the third consecutive game, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be without one of their top four wide receivers. And for the second time in this young season, they’ll be without one of their top two cornerbacks. Receiver James Washington and cornerback Cameron Sutton were designated as “out” on the Steelers’...
Broncos QB Teddy Bridgewater closer to return against Steelers
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Teddy Bridgewater is trending toward starting Sunday against the Steelers one week after suffering a concussion in the Denver Broncos’ loss to Baltimore. Bridgewater was cleared for a full practice Friday and met with medical staff afterward. He hopes to get the green light Saturday morning before...
No. 4 Penn State at No. 3 Iowa sets up as a day for defenses
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The last time Penn State and Iowa met at Kinnick Stadium, both were among the top three teams in the nation in scoring defense and the Nittany Lions won 17-12. The setup will be the same Saturday when No. 4 Penn State returns to face the...
Penguins forward Zach Aston-Reese resumes skating
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Zach Aston-Reese skated Friday in Cranberry. It was the first time he had done so since the team announced he tested positive for covid-19 on Sept. 27. According to coach Mike Sullivan, Aston-Reese worked out with skating and skills development coach Ty Hennes prior to the team’s...
Pirates prospects Endy Rodriguez, Adrian Florencio earn Low-A Southeast League honors
Two more Pittsburgh Pirates prospects earned honors Friday, when Endy Rodriguez was named MVP and right-hander Adrian Florencio the pitcher of the year in the Low-A Southeast League after leading the Bradenton Marauders to the league’s championship series. Rodriguez, 21, a catcher/first baseman/outfielder who was acquired from the New York...
Pitt transfer guard Jamarius Burton out 4-6 weeks after successful knee procedure
Jamarius Burton, one of five players added to the Pitt basketball roster after last season, will miss the next four-to-six weeks — and, possibly, the first four games of the season — after undergoing a procedure on his left knee Friday morning. Pitt coach Jeff Capel said the procedure was...
AP sources: Panthers, Barkov agree on 8-year, $80M extension
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Aleksander Barkov was just a teenager when he arrived in Florida from Finland to start his NHL career back in 2013, spent a few weeks in his new sunny surroundings and came to the following conclusion. “I could live here,” Barkov said. He hasn’t left since....
NHL ready for 82-game season, wide-open race for Stanley Cup
Drew Doughty needs a refresher going into his 13th NHL season. When he ran into Patrick Kane before training camps opened, it was the first time he had seen the Chicago star around a rink in almost two years. “I don’t even know who plays for what team anymore,” Doughty...
Penguins assign P.O Joseph, Sam Poulin, others to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
The Penguins assigned nine players, including some of their top prospects, to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL). Forwards Kasper Bjorkqvist, Jonathan Gruden, Filip Hallander, Nathan Legare, Sam Poulin and Valtteri Puustinen as well as defensemen Niclas Almari, Taylor Fedun and P.O Joseph were sent to the franchise’s AHL...
Mark Madden: Steelers’ next quarterback is already on the roster
Aaron Rodgers has been publicly flirting with the Steelers on Pat McAfee’s satellite radio program. (McAfee knows good shtick when he hears it. I do, too.) But there’s no chance Rodgers moves from Green Bay to Pittsburgh next offseason. Why would Rodgers want to play behind that offensive line? Why...
Tim Benz: Take the ‘over’ in Steelers vs. Broncos — but only if they play a doubleheader
At last check, the BetRivers.com over-under point total for Sunday’s Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Denver Broncos game at Heinz Field was 39.5 points. Regardless of which two teams are playing, normally my first reaction upon seeing a number like that attached to an NFL game would be, “Man! That’s gotta be...
Clicking off social media gives Pitt guard Ithiel Horton new outlook on 2021-22 season
Ithiel Horton could try 1,000 bad shots this season, but his better judgement will remain unquestioned because of a decision he made off the court. Horton, a returning junior guard for Pitt’s reconstructed basketball team, told reporters last week he has been off social media for the past two months....
First Call: Russell Wilson injured ahead of next week’s Steelers game; ex-Steeler at center of surreal double punt play
Friday’s “First Call” has some significant injury news for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opponent next week. An ex-Steeler was involved in a strange play Thursday night. At least one coach isn’t burying Ben Roethlisberger just yet. Plus, we’ve got an update on fundraising efforts for Robert Morris hockey. Hurting Hawk The...
ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Steelers’ quarterback: ‘They are never going to bench Ben Roethlisberger’
On ESPN’s “Get Up!” Thursday, NFL insider Adam Schefter said that the Pittsburgh Steelers won’t be making a quarterback change, so long as Ben Roethlisberger is at the helm in Pittsburgh. “They are never gonna bench Ben Roethlisberger,” Schefter said. “It’s never gonna get to that. So he has to...
Russell Wilson leaves with finger injury in Seahawks’ loss to Rams
SEATTLE — Matthew Stafford threw for 365 yards and a touchdown and the Los Angeles Rams beat the Seattle Seahawks 26-17 on Thursday night in a game Russell Wilson left in the second half with a finger injury on his throwing hand. Wilson missed significant game time due to injury...
Randy Arozarena shines again; Rays blank Red Sox in ALDS openerVideo
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Randy Arozarena became the first player to hit a home run and steal home in a postseason game, and rookie Shane McClanahan pitched the Tampa Bay Rays to a 5-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox in their AL Division Series opener Thursday night. The breakout...
Ricardo Pepi scores 2 more goals, lifts U.S. over Jamaica in qualifierVideo
AUSTIN, Texas — Ricardo Pepi got a pair of goals early in the second half, becoming at 18 the youngest American to score in consecutive World Cup qualifiers, and the United States dominated Jamaica in a 2-0 victory Thursday night. Pepi, who scored the his first international goal to break...
