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Mega deal: Indians trade star Francisco Lindor, Carlos Carrasco to Mets
CLEVELAND — Francisco Lindor’s moving to a new city and a new team that is willing to meet his salary demands. The four-time All-Star shortstop was traded Thursday along with pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the New York Mets, who have a new owner willing to spend at baseball’s highest levels....
Mike Priefer subbing as Browns head coach in playoffs vs. Steelers
CLEVELAND — Mike Priefer has known for months that he would be Browns coach Kevin Stefanski’s replacement in the event of a positive covid-19 test. He never imagined it happening in the playoffs. Cleveland’s special teams coordinator will handle Stefanski’s game-day duties on Sunday night in Pittsburgh when the Browns...
Steelers activate Eric Ebron, Cassius Marsh off covid list
Tight end Eric Ebron and reserve linebacker Cassius Marsh were activated off the NFL’s reserve/covid-19 list by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, clearing the way for each to play in Sunday’s wild-card round playoff game. Ebron and Marsh were put on the list Saturday, the same day that starting cornerback...
Ex-Penguins backup goaltender Jeff Zatkoff, ‘Mr. Game 1,’ retiresVideo
“Regional sales representative” isn’t a title that captures the imagination. It feels like one of those corporate-speak idioms that George Carlin might have diced up in a comedic routine. Frankly, it sounds kind of boring. And it’s certainly not as intriguing as “Mr. Game 1.” Yet, that’s what Jeff Zatkoff...
Fans limited to friends, family members for Steelers’ playoff game against Browns
The Pittsburgh Steelers were denied Thursday in their quest to have fan capacity expanded for their home playoff game Sunday night, meaning friends and family members will be the only ones permitted inside Heinz Field when the team faces the Cleveland Browns in the wild-card round. The Steelers were hoping...
‘A sad day’: NBA reacts to Capitol protest, Blake decision
MIAMI — With words and actions, several NBA teams showed dismay Wednesday hours after a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump was able to storm the U.S. Capitol and in response to a decision by a Wisconsin prosecutor not to charge a police officer who shot a Black man...
Ravens’ Lamar Jackson itching to add playoff win to solid resume
Lamar Jackson has an NFL MVP Trophy, two 1,000-yard rushing seasons and a 30-7 regular-season record as the Baltimore Ravens starting quarterback. What he doesn’t have is a playoff victory, a bothersome shortcoming Jackson intends to rectify Sunday on the road against the Tennessee Titans. Jackson’s postseason ledger began with...
NFL prospects everywhere in Alabama-Ohio State title game
Former LSU linebacker Patrick Queen is a good example of how a huge performance in a national championship game can help a player boost his NFL draft stock. Queen was a rising prospect throughout last season and capped it by being the defensive MVP of the College Football Playoff championship...
This Date in Sports History: Jan. 7
1920 — Joe Malone of Quebec scores two goals to become the NHL’s career leader with 59 and leads the Bulldogs to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Arenas. 1925 — Harry Broadbent of the Montreal Maroons scores five goals in a 6-2 triumph over Hamilton. 1928 — Howie Morenz...
U mad, bro?: Steelers fans lash out about position changes, refs, crying New Yorkers
The first “U mad, bro?” of 2021 starts with Steelers fans in Pittsburgh. Then it hits Philadelphia, New York, Washington and Miami along the way. We’ve got tight ends turning into running backs. A cure-all for NFL officiating. And dismay over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Oh, and a lesson in grammar....
Minor league report: Nailers beat Swamp Rabbits in overtime
An overtime goal by forward Matt Alfaro gave the Wheeling Nailers a 5-4 road win against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits at the Bon Secours Wellness Arenal in Greenville, S.C. on Wednesday. Alfaro also had assist in Wheeling’s second victory of the season while forwards Sean Josling and Cody Sylvester contributed...
Former pitching great Tommy John hospitalized with covid-19
Tommy John has been battling covid-19 for at least three weeks, but the former pitching great disputes reports he is a coronavirus denier. “I’m not a denier. I’ve had it, baby,” John said during a telephone interview with the Associated Press on Wednesday. The 77-year-old John remains hospitalized near his...
Former Slippery Rock, Woodland Hills star Jaimire Dutrieuille awarded for ‘noteworthy bravery’
A selfless act of courage by Jaimire Dutrieuille saved someone’s life and almost ended his. It is the reason he will receive the NCAA Award of Valor, presented to a current or former student-athlete, coach or administrator who demonstrates “noteworthy bravery.” As guidelines state, someone who, when “confronted with a...
Titans’ woeful defense sees postseason as fresh start
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Postseason means a fresh start, and the Tennessee Titans defense may be the unit most in need of just that opportunity. The Titans (11-5) won the AFC South almost in spite of a defense that ranked among the NFL’s worst in several categories. Tennessee’s high-scoring offense helped...
Derry’s Micky Phillippi, Pitt wrestling have big plans
Micky Phillippi has set some high goals for this upcoming and shortened wrestling team. The Derry graduate and Pitt senior wants to win an ACC title and an NCAA title. He, along with numerous other wrestlers, was denied a chance in 2020 after the national tournament was canceled because of...
Robert Morris men’s basketball cancels weekend games at IUPUI
Because of positive covid-19 tests within its program, the Robert Morris men’s basketball team has canceled games against IUPUI scheduled for this weekend, the school announced Wednesday. The Colonials were supposed to play at IUPUI on Friday and Saturday afternoon. RMU also called off a home game with Milwaukee last...
Masters behind him, Dustin Johnson ready to keep going in new yearVideo
KAPALUA, Hawaii — Dustin Johnson will have gone 53 days from tapping in for par to win the Masters by five shots to blasting his tee shot down the hill at Kapalua toward the Pacific horizon. A little rust is inevitable, even with being on Maui for more than a...
Penn State men’s basketball program shuts down after positive covid-19 tests
Having already postponed its past two games, the Penn State men’s basketball team is shutting down through at least Jan. 12, the school announced Wednesday. Games against Michigan on Saturday and Rutgers on Tuesday have been postponed. The Big Ten will make an attempt to reschedule, Penn State said. Penn...
Pitt rallies to defeat Syracuse in road ACC showdown
A week ago, Pitt coach Jeff Capel had more players coughing, sniffling and sneezing at practice than he had healthy bodies. When he finally got most of the group together Saturday, Pitt was forced to practice in three groups. Social distancing might work at the grocery store, but try it...
Pending restricted free agent Teddy Blueger is ‘fighting for a bigger role’ with the Penguins
After trading former starting goaltender Matt Murray and re-signing his replacement, Tristan Jarry during the 2020 offseason, the Penguins don’t have nearly as daunting of a challenge with regard to their players scheduled to become restricted free agent in the 2021 offseason. Especially because the most notable member of that...
Penguins forward Jake Guentzel restores his confidence after miserable 2020
Jake Guentzel was way ahead of the curve. Before “2020” became a meme, Guentzel got a head start on ensuring his own personal calendar year would be terrible several months before the rest of us. On Dec. 30, 2019, the same day he was selected to an All-Star Game for...
Steelers fan among finalists for Hall of Fame superfan recognition
Alan Faneca isn’t the only person associated with the Steelers who is a Hall of Fame finalist this year. Justin Laveing, a 25-year-old Beaver Falls native, has been named one of six nominees for the Ford Hall of Fans, a program that recognizes some of the most passionate NFL fans...
After being shut out in 1st quarter for past 5 games, Steelers seek hot start to open playoffs
When it comes to starting fast, the Pittsburgh Steelers are like the race horse that stumbles out of the gate. Sometimes, they recover with a strong closing kick and get to the wire first. Sometimes, they come up short. Such has been the case for much of the season, and...
Steelers sign former Penn State CB Trevor Williams to practice squad
With their most trusted cornerback on the covid list for their playoff opener, the Pittsburgh Steelers added former Penn State cornerback Trevor Williams to help fortify the position. The team announced the signing of Williams to their practice squad after Wednesday’s practice, releasing long snapper Christian Kuntz off of the...
Steelers continue to play coy over possible Josh Dobbs deployment vs. Browns
Whether or not they actually intend to use Josh Dobbs as a change-of-pace quarterback during Sunday’s wild-card playoff game, it has become clear that the Pittsburgh Steelers are quite all right with allowing the Cleveland Browns to believe the possibility that they will. But did Ben Roethlisberger blow the cover...
