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Ex-Penguins forward Adam Johnson signs with Malmo in SwedenVideo
Former Penguins forward Adam Johnson has signed with the Malmo Redhawks of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), the top league in that country. A native of Hibbing, Minn., Johnson, 26, spent the past three seasons in the Penguins organization after signing an entry-level contract as an undrafted free agent in...
First Call: Josh Allen pregame video about JuJu’s dancing; last date with a Steelers rival in Cincy?
Tuesday’s “First Call” shows us that the Buffalo Bills may have been a bit more perturbed about pregame activities from one of the Steelers players than we thought. The Steelers could see the last of a longtime Cincinnati Bengals rival on Monday. We check on the confidence level of Steelers...
This Date in Sports History: Dec. 15
1925 — The first NHL game is played at New York’s Madison Square Garden. The Americans score first, but the Montreal Canadiens prevail 3-1, before 17,000 in attendance. 1929 — The Chicago Blackhawks defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates, 3-1, in their first game at Chicago Stadium. Vic Ripley scores twice in...
Mark Madden on Ben Roethlisberger: ‘I thought he was MVP. Now I wonder if his career is over.’
Let’s be honest. There’s not much to feel good about when it comes to Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers offense these days. Even for those who have been in Roethlisberger’s camp throughout his whole Pittsburgh career. Mark Madden is one of those folks in the Pittsburgh media. On 105.9 The...
Tim Benz: The ‘new normal’ stinks, especially as a way to describe the Steelers’ rotten offense
Like everyone else, Steelers fans are enduring everyday existence with the “new normal:” face coverings, closed businesses, social distancing and Zoom holiday functions. Now the “new normal” is a way to describe their favorite NFL team. And it’s annoying in those terms, too. Because, for as much as I struggle...
Lamar Jackson returns to save Ravens with 47-42 win over BrownsVideo
CLEVELAND — Lamar Jackson emerged from the locker room, saved the game and maybe Baltimore’s season. Back on the field after being sidelined by cramps, Jackson threw a 44-yard touchdown pass to Marquise Brown and then set up Justin Tucker’s 55-yard field goal with two seconds left, helping the Ravens...
Penguins A to Z: Jan Drozg remains a long-term projectVideo
As the NHL prepares for a new season expected to start in mid-January, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 48 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Jan Drozg Position: Left...
Penguins terminate loan agreement for prospect Cam Lee with HC Slovan Bratislava
Pittsburgh Penguins defensive prospect Cam Lee had his loan agreement with HC Slovan Bratislava of the Slovakian Extraliga terminated Monday. According to HC Slovan Bratislava, Lee is returning to North America and traveling to Pittsburgh in order to quarantine for a training camp by the end of December. With most...
Pitt’s Jeff Capel eager to add Miami (Ohio) transfer Nike Sibande to lineup
If the NCAA acts as expected Wednesday and grants transfer athletes immediate eligibility, coach Jeff Capel said guard Nike Sibande will play in Pitt’s ACC opener that night at Miami. “If he’s cleared, he’ll play right away,” Capel said. Sibande transferred to Pitt from Miami (Ohio) and has been practicing...
Chiefs keep winning despite letting big leads slip away
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It is perhaps a strange argument to make that the Kansas City Chiefs have a problem with complacency. This is a team that returned largely intact from the one that ended a five-decade championship drought in dramatic fashion last season, rallying to beat the San Francisco...
Pitt’s Jeff Capel defends Mike Krzyzewski’s covid comments
With Pitt’s nonconference schedule finished and the first of 20 ACC games scheduled for Wednesday in Miami, Jeff Capel’s thoughts are focused on basketball. Most of them, anyway. On the court, in his locker room, while speaking to reporters, Pitt’s socially conscious basketball coach has become a strong advocate for...
Florida’s Keyontae Johnson ‘following simple commands’ after collapseVideo
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida forward Keyontae Johnson was “following simple commands” Monday after being transferred from Tallahassee Memorial to UF Health in Gainesville, the school said. Officials added that Johnson is undergoing further tests and remains in critical but stable condition two days after he collapsed on the court during...
Westmoreland campus clippings: Spencer Lee receives award before Iowa football game
Iowa senior wrestler Spencer Lee was honored virtually in April as co-winner of the prestigious AAU James E. Sullivan Award, which recognizes the nation’s most outstanding amateur athlete. He actually got his hands on the award over the weekend, accepting it in person. Lee, a Franklin Regional alum, was presented...
Notre Dame, Clemson full strength heading into ACC titleVideo
No. 2 Notre Dame and No. 4 Clemson expect to be rested and at full strength when they meet in the ACC championship Saturday. That wasn’t the case when the teams first played a month ago and adds even more intrigue to the much-anticipated rematch. The Fighting Irish (10-0, 9-0...
Resurgent Bills close in on 1st AFC East title since 1995 after beating SteelersVideo
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Brandon Beane easily could have stayed in Carolina, where he spent 19 years working his way up the Panthers front-office ranks, if only because it felt comfortable and safe. Instead, he took the riskier option by gambling on himself in May 2017 and placing faith in...
Indians owner Paul Dolan says name won’t change in 2021
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians are changing their name — they just don’t know to what or when. Expressing “it’s time,” owner Paul Dolan said that after months of internal discussions and meetings with groups, including Native Americans who have sought to have the team stop using a moniker many...
Bengals running out of chances to pick up 3rd win of 2020Video
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Possibly the best opportunity left for the Cincinnati Bengals to win another game this season came and went last Sunday. The Dallas Cowboys came into Paul Brown Stadium at 3-9. Andy Dalton, a quarterback who was cast aside by the Bengals, was starting in place of the...
Matt Feiler placed on injured reserve, leaving Steelers situation at left guard in flux
A day after leaving a game during the first quarter because of a pectoral injury, Pittsburgh Steelers starting left guard Matt Feiler was placed on injured reserve. Per the rules of IR in place for the 2020 season, Feiler cannot return to action until the playoffs at the earliest. A...
Jalen Hurts to start again for Eagles on Sunday at Arizona
PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts earned another start. The rookie quarterback will be behind center when the Philadelphia Eagles (4-8-1) visit the Arizona Cardinals (6-6) on Sunday. Hurts led the Eagles to a 24-21 upset over the New Orleans Saints (10-3) in his first career start after replacing Carson Wentz. “Jalen...
Penguins A to Z: Brian Dumoulin remains a bargainVideo
As the NHL prepares for a new season expected to start in mid-January, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 48 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Brian Dumoulin Position: Defenseman Shoots:...
A Lim Kim wins US Women’s Open debut with record-tying comebackVideo
HOUSTON — A Lim Kim made her first U.S. Women’s Open appearance a memorable one Monday, closing with three straight birdies to tie the record for the largest comeback and win the biggest event in women’s golf. And in the final major of this pandemic-disrupted year in sports, she won...
Washington pulls out of Pac-12 title game, replaced by Oregon
Washington has pulled out of the Pac-12 football championship game due to covid-19 issues in the Huskies program, and Oregon will now play No. 13 USC for the conference title on Friday instead. Washington (3-1) announced Monday it is withdrawing from the championship game after determining the Huskies did not...
Pirates hire Tony Leo as assistant athletic trainer
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Monday the hiring of Tony Leo as assistant athletic trainer for the major league club, completing the final piece of their sports performance staff. Leo served as infection control prevention coordinator for the Oakland A’s this past season. Prior to that, he spent 23 seasons with...
Patriots’ NFL-record division title streak will end at 11
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — For just the fourth time since Bill Belichick became Patriots coach in 2000, New England won’t end the season as AFC East champions. The Buffalo Bills improved to 10-3 and 7-2 in the division with their 26-15 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night. It eliminated...
ACC close to making Northwestern AD commissioner
The Atlantic Coast Conference is finalizing a deal to make Northwestern athletic director Jim Phillips the league’s next commissioner, replacing the retiring John Swofford. Two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Monday they expected an agreement to be reached with Phillips and the conference soon....
