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First Call: Did Steelers really offer Jameis Winston a contract?; Leonard Fournette still a Jaguar
In Monday’s “First Call,” did the Steelers really offer a contract to Jameis Winston? Leonard Fournette is still a Jaguar. And the NFL draft ratings spike might be even more than anticipated. So much for that For those who wanted to see the Steelers sign Jameis Winston as Ben Roethlisberger’s...
Tim Benz: Steelers front office, coaches send messages to offensive players
Who says we’ll never return to normalcy, Steelers fans? We’re there right now. For weeks my Twitter timeline, email inbox and column comments have been littered with vitriol from both sides of the coronavirus debate. For every 50 people that want us to storm the state capital building with machine...
49ers fill needs, Packers fall short in NFL DraftVideo
The task for the San Francisco 49ers heading into the draft was straightforward. Find replacements for departed starters DeForest Buckner at defensive tackle and Emmanuel Sanders at receiver and then find a player to step in for longtime left tackle Joe Staley, who informed the NFC champions before the draft...
Little League programs planning for possible start to season
There is a chance Little League International will have baseball and softball seasons — just a lot later than usual. Little League International sent a bulletin to district administrators Friday, instructing leagues to hold off until May 11 before launching a season. Leagues usually have started by now, but the...
Seton Hill wrestling adds recruits in Class of 2020
Seton Hill wrestling coach Brian Tucker is finishing up his recruiting class for 2020, and it features 11 wrestlers, including eight from WPIAL schools. Heading the list are Greensburg Salem’s John Meyers and Ian Ewing, Canon-McMillan’s Jimmy Baxter, Latrobe’s Ricky Armstrong, Thomas Jefferson’s Brendan Finnerty and Elizabeth Forward’s Etha Cain....
NFL draft averages record 8.4M viewers across 3 daysVideo
Seth Markman was just as nervous as NFL coaches and general managers about the unknown factors involved with a virtual draft. But the ESPN executive producer said he was overwhelmed with how everything came together over the three days. It also ended up being must-see TV as the first significant...
Oscar Tshiebwe says he’s returning to WVU for sophomore season
West Virginia fans received good news that had been expected Sunday when star forward Oscar Tshiebwe said he plans to return for his sophomore season. Tshiebwe had requested an evaluation from the NBA Undergraduate Advisory Committee. Tshiebwe, a graduate of Kennedy Catholic, said in a Twitter post it was his...
Ryan Newman says he will be ready to race when NASCAR resumesVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ryan Newman said he will be ready to race when NASCAR resumes competition, which could be as early as May 17. Newman suffered a head injury in the season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway. The Indiana native spent less than 48 hours in the hospital before walking...
Latrobe native Sean Knaus named Ligonier Country Club pro
Latrobe native Sean Knaus grew up working on a golf course. In his senior year in high school, the 2008 graduate won the Class AAA Section 1 title at Latrobe Elks Golf Club, where he worked. Knaus recently was hired as head golf professional at Ligonier Country Club to replace...
Plum native Peyton Kondis puts swimming career behind her
When the NCAA Division I swimming championships were canceled March 12 because of the coronavirus, Plum resident Peyton Kondis began to turn her attention and preparation to wrapping up her competition career in late June at the U.S. Olympic swim trials in Omaha, Neb. But for the Oakland Catholic graduate...
John Klinchock takes over as Sunnehanna Country Club golf pro
John Klinchock never thought he would leave Ligonier Valley Country Club. He was the head golf professional for 22 years, and his family was enjoying life in the eastern Westmoreland County borough. But things changed in November. Sunnehanna Country Club in Johnstown was looking head golf professional and hired Klinchock....
NHL goalies try to find ways to stay sharp during shutdownVideo
TORONTO — Vancouver Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom is using a tennis ball machine as part of his training to stay sharp. Columbus Blue Jackets counterpart Joonas Korpisalo doesn’t have that technology at his disposal during the coronavirus pandemic, so a wall has had to do the trick. Toronto’s Frederik Andersen...
AP source: Saints, Jameis Winston in ‘advanced’ negotiationsVideo
NEW ORLEANS — The Saints and quarterback Jameis Winston are working on a contract proposal to make the former Buccaneers starter a backup to Drew Brees in New Orleans, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. Winston and the Saints are in “advanced” talks, the person said,...
Former Pitt RB Darrin Hall among 3 players waived by Steelers
To clear space on the 90-man roster for the undrafted free agents they signed Saturday, the Pittsburgh Steelers waived three players Sunday, including former Pitt running back Darrin Hall. Also waived were wide receiver Jamal Custis and safety Tray Matthews. After drafting six players and signing 10 undrafted free agents,...
Imani Christian grad Kenny Robinson acknowledges mistake, ready for NFL
If you didn’t know the story behind the young man, you would think his was just another name flashed across the bottom of the TV screen during the last day of the NFL Draft. But Kenny Robinson’s story is different — sad, embarrassing even. But it’s one he doesn’t run...
Steelers 2020 NFL Draft wrapup: Players, bios and analysis
The 2020 NFL Draft is in the books. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell held court from his basement, while teams and players took part while staying at home. The Pittsburgh Steelers landed 6 players: • Chase Claypool, WR, Notre Dame • Alex Highsmith, LB, Charlotte • Anthony McFarland Jr., RB, Maryland...
Kevin Dotson provides big-bodied option for Steelers on offensive lineVideo
Kevin Dotson provides a big body the Pittsburgh Steelers can put in the interior of their offensive line. The question is when. “His ability to compete for playing time will be etched out as we get to know him and so forth,” coach Mike Tomlin said Saturday after the Steelers...
John Steigerwald: Viewers, Steelers offense winners in NFL Draft
America survived. Remember all of those people who trashed the NFL when it announced the draft would go on as scheduled April 24? Here’s what ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter said April 1: “We all want to see the days where we have that distraction of football. But OTAs? That’s...
New A-K Valley coaches adapt to taking over programs during coronavirus pandemic
For high school football coaches, spring and summer are crucial to the development of their programs. It allows them to bring the team together in the weight room to get stronger, and it gives them time to install their schemes while building relationships with the players. That time is even...
Penguins A to Z: Zach Aston-Reese finally finds a role
While the NHL is on hold due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 54 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Zach Aston-Reese Position: Center Shoots: Right...
Steelers add 10 undrafted free agents, 7 on defense
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed 10 rookie free agents in the hours after the draft ended Saturday evening. Only two of the 10 were offensive players: Auburn fullback Spencer Nigh and Tulane center Christian Montano. Defensive players signed were inside linebackers Leo Lewis of Mississippi State and John Houston of USC,...
Steelers draft notebook: RB McFarland brings new dimension to backfield
Anthony McFarland joins a crowded position room with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The former Maryland running back, selected by the Steelers on Saturday in the fourth round (No. 124) of the NFL Draft, will compete for playing time with James Conner, Benny Snell, Jaylen Samuels, Kerrith Whyte and Trey Edmunds. The...
Tim Benz: You know who the Steelers got in the draft. Now let’s look at who they didn’t get.
You know what the Pittsburgh Steelers got in the draft. A huge wide receiver from a big school. A Conference USA reserve outside linebacker. A couple of Maryland Terps at running back and safety. And a trash-talking guard who might moonlight as a bouncer at a bar on the South...
Youth takes backseat to experience in Steelers draft class
The makeup of the Pittsburgh Steelers draft this weekend took on a different feel, and it had nothing to do with restrictions placed on the organization by the coronavirus pandemic. The Steelers went with more experienced players, shunning the underclassmen they typically covet when sifting through college prospects. Five of...
Source: NBA players could be allowed back to practice facilities Friday but with restrictionsVideo
MIAMI — A person with knowledge of the situation said NBA players will be allowed to return to team training facilities starting Friday, provided that their local governments do not have a stay-at-home order prohibiting such movement. Any workouts that take place would be voluntary and individual sessions only, according...
