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Penn State WR Jahan Dotson proves he’s among best in country … again
UNIVERSITY PARK — Jahan Dotson’s teammates can’t help but laugh. The senior wide receiver is one of the most dynamic players in the country and continues to make play after play for the Nittany Lions. He has jokes for his teammates, including ragging on senior defensive tackle P.J. Mustipher for...
Analysis: Wasted opportunity leads to questions about Pitt’s defense
Pitt football coach Pat Narduzzi made a point Saturday afternoon aimed at keeping hope alive after the 44-41 loss to Western Michigan. “It’s one game. It’s not an ACC game,” he said. “All our goals are still ahead of us.” That’s one way to look at it, and that’s probably...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 18, 2021: Michael Chavis homers on rehab stint with Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 56-62) outslugged St. Paul (Twins), 9-5. DH Michael Chavis (.263) in Triple-A rehabbing an elbow injury, went 3 for 5 with his 12th homer of the season. 3B Hunter Owen (.224) went 2 for 5 with two long balls, his 18th and 19th, and drove in three runs....
Kyle Larson wins while Kevin Harvick, Chase Elliott feud at Bristol
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Kyle Larson denied Kevin Harvick his first win of the season with a masterful pass at Bristol Motor Speedway that was overshadowed Saturday night by a post-race skirmish between Harvick and reigning Cup champion Chase Elliott. Tempers were so hot that Harvick, his losing streak now at...
No. 10 Penn St holds on to white out No. 22 Auburn 28-20Video
STATE COLLEGE — Jaquan Brisker skipped across a field littered with white pom poms and toward a row of Penn State students painted white from head to toe. The Nittany Lions’ star safety had a big smile on his face, and it didn’t fade one bit even as he tripped...
Charlotte snaps Riverhounds’ unbeaten streak
Irvin Parra scored in the 81st minute Saturday night, leading the Charlotte Independence to a 1-0 victory and ending a six-game unbeaten streak for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. The Riverhounds (14-7-5) remain in second place in the USL Championship’s Atlantic Division, five points behind first-place Tampa Bay and five points ahead...
Pirates down Marlins, get another chance at 1st series sweep of season
Bryse Wilson pitched five innings for his first win with the Pirates, Cole Tucker had three hits and Ke’Bryan Hayes hit a pair of doubles in a 6-3 victory over the Marlins on Saturday night at LoanDepot Park in Miami. Kevin Newman and Hoy Park added two-run hits. The Pirates...
Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi references ‘MAC officials’ after unsportsmanlike conduct penalty
Not only did Pat Narduzzi admit he and his staff were “outcoached” in Pitt’s 44-41 loss to Western Michigan on Saturday, he also received an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in the second quarter. Asked about it after the game, he said, “It was so long ago I don’t remember. It was...
District college roundup: Seton Hill offense struggles in 1st loss of season
Eric Nickel threw for 196 yards and two touchdowns as Kutztown topped previously unbeaten Seton Hill, 14-3, on Saturday. Logan Wiland paced the Griffins (2-1) with 72 rushing yards. Luke Hauger accounted for Seton Hill’s only points with a 31-yard field goal at the end of the first half. Kaden...
Fresh approach of rotating 3 outside linebackers proving effective for Steelers
Keith Butler has a couple hundred reasons why he likes to develop a rotation at the Pittsburgh Steelers’ outside linebacker positions. It doesn’t matter if it’s hot and sticky in September or cold and damp in December that influences the defensive coordinator’s plan. It’s the size of the guards and...
WVU builds big lead, holds on to beat No. 15 Virginia Tech
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Jarret Doege threw two touchdown passes, Leddie Brown rushed for 161 yards and a score and West Virginia survived No. 15 Virginia Tech’s furious rally from a 20-point deficit to beat the Hokies, 27-21, on Saturday. The Mountaineers (2-1) built a 27-7-point lead midway through the third...
Pitt bumbles way to loss against Western Michigan
Pat Narduzzi and Kenny Pickett offered the obligatory praise for Western Michigan, and it was undeniably well deserved. Yet, on this day, it was not the point. Not even close. After Pitt (2-1) stumbled to a 44-41 loss Saturday before an announced crowd of 40,581 at Heinz Field, some of...
Zdeno Chara, 44, returning to Islanders on 1-year contract
Zdeno Chara pondered his future, talked to his family and decided a blast from his past was the right choice for where to play a 24th NHL season. Chara agreed to terms with the New York Islanders on a one-year deal Saturday, returning 25 years later to the organization that...
Forward Sam Poulin is in a good position with the PenguinsVideo
Given how often the franchise has traded away high-end prospects and top draft picks for the past 15 years, there is a limited fraternity of first-round picks in the Penguins’ fold. In fact, having a first-round pick in a prospect camp is a little rare. Like “albino unicorn born on...
Mark Madden Hot Take: Lou Angotti did his job so the Penguins could draft Mario Lemieux
The Penguins have had a few great coaches, not least Stanley Cup winners like Mike Sullivan, Bob Johnson and Scotty Bowman. (Yeah, I know one guy is missing. I said “great,” not “opportunistic.”) “Miracle” worker Herb Brooks had a brief tenure. Eddie Johnston was underrated and a skilled tactician. But...
Why four-star center Kebba Njie chose to commit to Penn State men’s basketball
Penn State men’s basketball added its fourth commitment of its 2022 recruiting class Saturday afternoon, and its second four-star recruit. Four-star center Kebba Njie committed to the Nittany Lions and head coach Micah Shrewsberry via his personal Twitter and Instagram accounts. Njie chose Penn State over Butler and Kansas State...
Penguins invite 58 players to training camp
The Penguins announced the roster for their upcoming training camp. A total of 58 players will be invited for the camp which opens on Thursday. Forwards (32) – Justin Aleida, Anthony Angello, Raivis Ansons, Zach Aston-Reese, Jordy Bellerive, Kasper Bjorkqvist, Teddy Blueger, Brian Boyle, Jeff Carter, Michael Chaput, Sidney Crosby,...
Four Downs: Steelers shelve blitz-heavy philosophy in opener
1. Four is enough Going on three decades, a core tenet of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ identity has been an aggressive defense that pressures opposing quarterbacks. In the 2021 opener, the Steelers certainly pressured the quarterback, but they didn’t do it by being aggressive. After ranking near the top of the...
Chris Stratton embraces the challenge of closer role for Pirates, shining in save situations
Chris Stratton has kept the same mentality and the same routine — with one exception — whether he is a starting pitcher, multi-inning reliever or in his newest role as the closer for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Stratton is learning to find the catcher — either Jacob Stallings or Michael Perez...
Bryan Rust, Kasperi Kapanen flipped the script with the Penguins’ right wingers
In advance of the Penguins’ upcoming training camp, the Tribune-Review will look at the Penguins’ depth. Today, the right wingers: At the dawn of the 2020-21 season, the Penguins intended to insert newly reacquired right winger Kasperi Kapanen on the top line, riding shotgun with franchise center Sidney Crosby. That...
Week 3 high school football roundup for Sept. 17, 2021: Peters Township tops Penn-Trafford
Sam Miller threw three touchdown passes, including two to Carter Shanafelt, as Class 5A No. 5 Peters Township earned a 28-14 victory over Class 5A No. 3 Penn-Trafford (2-2) in nonconference play Friday night. Cade Yacamelli and Carter Green ran for 134 and 109 yards, respectively, for Penn-Trafford, with each...
2021 WPIAL statistical leaders for rushing, passing, receiving in Week 3
Top performers for Week 3 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania. Passing 360 - Thomas Burke, Leechburg (18 of 35) 291 - Michael Smith, East Allegheny (10 of 14) 288 - Brad Birch, Gateway (21 of 30) 260 - Graham Hancox, Seneca Valley (14 of 28) 236 - Nick...
Sto-Rox’s big-play defense steals momentum, finds end zone in win over AvonworthVideo
Jaymar Pearson had already shed his Sto-Rox jersey in the minutes after Friday night’s win, but Avonworth’s coach recognized him even without a No. 7 on his back. “That’s the guy right there,” Antelopes coach Duke Johncour said. “He changed the game.” With less than a minute until halftime, Sto-Rox...
This date in sports history: Sept. 18Video
1899 — The Cincinnati Open begins. It is the oldest tennis tournament in the United States still played in its original city and now is known as the Cincinnati Masters & Women’s Open. 1938 — The Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers, 2-0. Left end Dick Plasman tackles Arnie...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 17, 2021: Miguel Yajure throws 6 scoreless for Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 55-62) shut out St. Paul (Twins), 2-0. RHP Miguel Yajure (2-3, 3.09) got the start, walking just one and striking out six in six scoreless frames. RHP Joe Jacques (4.31), RHP Shea Spitzbarth (1.41) and RHP Tyler Bashlor (2.16) each pitched a scoreless inning, with Bashlor collecting his...
