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Madden Monday: Ultimate chaos theory scenario for Steelers-Ravens, pounding Pitt athletics
Of all the doomsday scenarios, hypotheticals, and “what ifs” about what could happen with the oft-delayed Steelers-Ravens matchup, here’s an absolute doozy. Mark Madden advanced it during our “Madden Monday” podcast. What if the Steelers-Ravens game still can’t be played Tuesday? And, as a result, both teams finish with only...
Pirates A to Z: Jacob Stallings solidified himself as Gold Glove-caliber catcher, team MVP
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 Nik Turley. Player: Jacob Stallings Position: Catcher Bats/Throws: Right/right Age: 30 Height: 6-foot-5 Weight: 220 pounds 2020 MLB statistics: Batted .248/.326/.376 with seven doubles, three...
Pitt gets commitment from tight end Gavin Bartholomew; 2021 class ranked 20th in nation
All news regarding Pitt wasn’t bad this weekend. Committed!?? #H2P pic.twitter.com/Y2Pu3DpoTV— Gavin Bartholomew (@GavinBartholom6) November 30, 2020 Tight end Gavin Bartholomew, a senior at Blue Mountain High School in Schuylkill Haven, gave coach Pat Narduzzi a verbal commitment Sunday. He is the sixth recruit from Pennsylvania to join Pitt’s 2021...
NFL Week 12 roundup: Bills hang on in sloppy 27-17 win over ChargersVideo
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Tre’Davious White’s fourth-quarter interception set up Tyler Bass’ 43-yard field goal, helping the Buffalo Bills hold off the Los Angeles Chargers for a 27-17 win Sunday. Josh Allen threw for a touchdown and ran for another score for the AFC East-leading Bills (8-3), who hung on...
Ravens’ Mark Andrews, Matthew Judon test positive for covid-19; game vs. Steelers still onVideo
The Ravens’ coronavirus outbreak worsened Sunday, with Ravens tight end Mark Andrews and outside linebacker Matthew Judon testing positive, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed. Both Pro Bowl players will miss Tuesday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, already postponed twice because of the Ravens’ mounting caseload. An NFL...
Browns hold off Jaguars, solidify playoff standing in AFCVideo
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Baker Mayfield took advantage of his best game-day weather in a month, throwing two touchdown passes in Cleveland’s 27-25 victory against Jacksonville on Sunday that kept the Browns squarely in the AFC playoff picture. Mayfield connected with Jarvis Landry and Austin Hooper for scores, ending a three-game...
Giants beat Joe Burrow-less Bengals despite Daniel Jones’ injuryVideo
CINCINNATI — The New York Giants lost starting quarterback Daniel Jones to a hamstring injury in the second half Sunday, but they generated enough offense to beat the Cincinnati Bengals, 19-17. Jones went down after completing a short pass in the third quarter with the score tied at 10. He...
Steelers ready to face Ravens minus starters Stephon Tuitt, James Conner
With six games remaining in the Pittsburgh Steelers season, defensive end Stephon Tuitt already has established a career high with seven sacks. Tuitt won’t get a chance to add to his total Tuesday against the Baltimore Ravens — and perhaps not in Week 13 against Washington — courtesy of his...
Steelers get back to work in preparation for Tuesday game against Ravens
In a covid-19 environment where NFL practices are canceled and games rescheduled on short notice, what Mike Tomlin experienced Sunday was as close to normal as anything the Pittsburgh Steelers coach could imagine lately. Tomlin had his players on the field at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex for a workout that...
This date in sports: Nov. 30Video
1941 — The Chicago Bears score 49 points in the second half to beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 49-13. 1956 — Floyd Patterson knocks out Archie Moore in the fifth round to win the world heavyweight title in Chicago. 1969 — Russ Jackson throws a record four touchdowns to lead the...
AP Top 25: No. 1 Alabama leads locked-in top 8 for 4th week
Alabama is the unanimous No. 1 again in The Associated Press college football poll as the top eight teams in the rankings held steady for the fourth week in a row. The Crimson Tide got 62 first-place votes for the second consecutive week and are followed by No. 2 Notre...
Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford happy to finally ‘play loose’
Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford is a pretty deep thinker when it comes to his position. But he doesn’t necessarily ruminate over the X’s and O’s of being a signal caller. He’s much more profound about it. “One (term) that I’ve heard used before is your ‘flow state,’ ” Clifford...
NFL inactives: Tagovailoa out, Fitzpatrick to start for Dolphins
Tua Tagovailoa is inactive for the Miami Dolphins with a left thumb injury, so Ryan Fitzpatrick will start at quarterback against the winless New York Jets. Tagovailoa was downgraded to doubtful Saturday after he hurt the thumb on his throwing hand in practice Wednesday. He was limited at practice throughout...
AP source: NFL fines Saints $500,000, Patriots $350,000
The NFL has fined the New Orleans Saints $500,000 and stripped them of a 2021 seventh-round draft pick for violating league covid-19 protocols, a person with direct knowledge of the discipline told The Associated Press on Sunday. The New England Patriots were fined $350,000 for similar violations, the person said,...
Mike Tyson returns to ring, draws in exhibition with Jones
LOS ANGELES — Mike Tyson stepped through the ropes in his signature black trunks and heard the opening bell in a boxing ring for the first time in 15 years. The former heavyweight champion of the world traded lively punches with Roy Jones Jr. for eight entertaining rounds that ended...
Pirates A to Z: After Tommy John surgery, MLB suspension, Edgar Santana return is a relief
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 Nik Turley. Edgar Santana Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 29 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 190 pounds 2020 MLB statistics: Did not play after being suspended 80...
This date in sports history: Nov. 29Video
1890 — Navy beats Army, 24-0, in the first matchup of this historic series. 1934 — The Detroit Lions play their first traditional Thanksgiving home game and lose to the Chicago Bears, 19-16, in front of 26,000. CBS Radio does the first national broadcast of an NFL game. 1987 —...
Pitt’s overall 5-5 record gives defensive end Rashad Weaver no reason to smile
When at some point next year, he sets aside the failures that marked Pitt’s season, defensive end Rashad Weaver might crack a proud smile. For now, however, he is toiling for a team that has lost as many games (five) as it’s won, and that doesn’t sit well with him....
Vanderbilt kicker Sarah Fuller makes history, but Missouri dominateVideo
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Sarah Fuller made history, but her barrier-breaking kickoff was the only highlight for Vanderbilt as Missouri dominated the Commodores, 41-0, on Saturday. Fuller became the first woman to participate in a Power 5 conference football game when she kicked off to start the second half. Fuller delivered...
Norwin grad Jayla Wehner shows drive to succeed at NAIA Marian
Jayla Wehner went from having doubts about a season happening to earning a starting spot on the Marian women’s basketball team. The Norwin graduate and college freshman has become an important backcourt player for Marian, a private school in Indianapolis that fields a prominent NAIA program. With covid-19 lurking at...
Thomas Jefferson defends title, captures 5th PIAA football championship
HERSHEY — Style points aren’t important to Thomas Jefferson’s football team, or else the Jaguars coaching staff wouldn’t be wearing shorts in 40-degree weather. Saturday’s game wasn’t always pretty, but Thomas Jefferson defended its PIAA title with a 21-14 victory over Jersey Shore in the Class 4A championship in Hershey....
AP source: All Broncos QBs pulled out of practice over virusVideo
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver Broncos quarterbacks Drew Lock, his backup Brett Rypien and practice squad member Blake Bortles were pulled off the practice field Saturday and sent home over concerns about their contact with QB Jeff Driskel, who is infected with covid-19, a person with knowledge of the situation told...
Detroit Lions fire coach Matt Patricia, general manager Bob QuinnVideo
Matt Patricia opened his final postgame news conference with the Detroit Lions by thanking his wife and children for their support. Patricia probably knew what was coming. His boss, general manager Bob Quinn, might not have expected the same fate. The Lions fired Patricia and Quinn, who hired the coach...
Colts hope short-handed defense can stand up to Henry and run-heavy TitansVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis spent all week preparing for Derrick Henry. Facing the league’s leading runner with a short-handed defensive line makes the challenge more daunting. With Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner out after being placed on the reserve/covid-19 list earlier this week, starting defensive end Denico Autry still inactive...
Jamari Wheeler leads Penn State past VMI in Jim Ferry’s 1st game as coachVideo
STATE COLLEGE — Jamari Wheeler scored a career-high 18 points, and Penn State used a 17-3 run early in the second half on Saturday to break away for an 86-65 win over VMI in Jim Ferry’s first game as the Nittany Lions coach. Ferry, a veteran coach who was an...
