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Ravens’ Lamar Jackson shrugs off leg injury, keeps focus on winsVideo
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Setting NFL records and garnering MVP votes doesn’t mean that much to Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, who is far more interested in stacking wins and getting Baltimore to the Super Bowl. Jackson stands 23 yards shy of breaking Michael Vick’s single-season record for yards rushing by...
Washington (Pa.) native Riley Barber debuts against PenguinsVideo
The pronouns still trip up Riley Barber. Even after being a professional for five seasons and with the considerable gulf of time in having taken up residence in Michigan for well over a decade, he still mixes up “we” and “they” when it comes to the Pittsburgh Penguins. “When ‘we’...
Penguins to start Tristan Jarry against Canadiens
The Penguins will start goaltender Tristan Jarry for Tuesday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens at PPG Paints Arena. Jarry enters the contest with a shutout sequence of 144:51, including back-to-back shutouts in his previous two games. In 11 games this season, he has 7-4-0 record along with a 1.82 goals...
IUP men’s basketball moves up one spot in national rankings
The IUP men’s basketball team remains undefeated, and it ticked up one spot to No. 5 in the National Association of Basketball Coaches Division II Top 25 Poll released Tuesday afternoon. The Crimson Hawks, 7-0 after a 76-63 win at Mansfield on Saturday, held the No. 6 position the previous...
On the Fringe: Reed becoming known for more than ‘Captain America’
MELBOURNE, Australia — This might be the end of that “Captain America” business. If it wasn’t his finger-pointing interview after the Ryder Cup in France, a few swipes of sand in the Bahamas should make it a little more clear. Patrick Reed is not doing or saying the things that...
IUP women’s basketball holds steady in national poll; Cal U slides two spots
The IUP women’s basketball team held its position while Cal (Pa.) slipped two spots in the latest Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Division II Top 25 Coaches Poll released Tuesday afternoon. The Crimson Hawks, again No. 13 in the rankings, went 2-0 on the road last week, defeating the University of...
3 Edmunds brothers make for historic reunion when Steelers, Bills playVideo
A family reunion will take place in a prime-time setting Sunday when the Pittsburgh Steelers meet the Buffalo Bills at Heinz Field. The visit by the Bills provides a chance for second-year linebacker Tremaine Edmunds to be reunited with his brothers on the Steelers: strong safety Terrell and running back...
JuJu Smith-Schuster says he got paid $100K to watch Cowboys gameVideo
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster claims to be making good money from a side hustle. According to CBS Sports, Smith-Schuster joined THump, a popular Twitch streamer, on his channel during the Chicago Bears vs. Dallas Cowboys game on Dec. 5. During a Twitch stream on THump’s channel, Smith-Schuster claimed...
Patriots coach Bill Belichick said he had no knowledge of filming Bengals sideline
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick said neither he nor his coaching staff has watched any video footage shot by an in-house production team at the center of an NFL investigation for inappropriately filming the Cincinnati Bengals’ sideline at a recent game. Belichick said during a conference...
Mike Tomlin appreciates moments when Steelers QB Devlin Hodges goes off ‘script’Video
In assessing Devlin Hodges’ third career start and second since replacing Mason Rudolph as the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, coach Mike Tomlin applauded the undrafted free agent for “staying to the script.” Tomlin also liked how Hodges maneuvered outside the lines on occasions in the 23-17 victory against the Arizona Cardinals...
NCAA D-II soccer championships coming to Highmark Stadium
Eight soccer teams from seven states will be in Pittsburgh to compete for the NCAA Division II soccer championships beginning Thursday at Highmark Stadium. The men’s and women’s semifinals are 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday. The finals are noon and 3 p.m. Saturday. This is...
Committee approach at running back continues to pay off for SteelersVideo
Mike Tomlin once vowed to run Willie Parker until the “wheels come off” and did precisely that. He followed suit from Parker to Rashard Mendenhall to Le’Veon Bell to James Conner last season, utilizing one featured running back in the Pittsburgh Steelers offense. Contrast that to the approach on the...
IUP women’s soccer coach Adel Heder gets call to hall
Longtime IUP women’s soccer coach Adel Heder will be inducted into the PA West Yough Soccer Hall of Fame. Heder, who has WPIAL ties, will join four other inductees at a ceremony Jan. 4 at the PA West Soccer Awards Gala at the DoubleTree Hotel in Green Tree. The boys...
Dallas Stars fire Jim Montgomery for unprofessional conduct
DALLAS — The Dallas Stars fired second-year coach Jim Montgomery on Tuesday for what the team called unprofessional conduct. General manager Jim Nill said Montgomery had acted inconsistently with “core values and beliefs of the Dallas Stars and the National Hockey League.” He did not elaborate. Nill said he became...
James Conner, JuJu Smith-Schuster expected to return to practice for SteelersVideo
For the first time in nearly a month, the Pittsburgh Steelers could have running back James Conner and wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster on the practice field at the same time. Could a game situation be far behind? Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday he will have more information as the week...
Lackawanna’s Robert Kennedy receives Marshall offer
Robert “Poogie” Kennedy has one more semester left at Lackawanna before, concievably, he embarks on the next chapter of his football career. The former Jeannette star who has shined as a safety at the junior college level, continues to draw Division I interest. Lackawanna (10-1) finished runner-up in the NJCAA...
Kevin Gorman: Cameron Johnson becomes shooting star for SunsVideo
PHOENIX — Cameron Johnson is past the pinch-me phase of his first NBA season, where the wide-eyed wonder of playing against the world’s best basketball players has worn off. When it comes to shooting, Johnson is an old pro. The highest NBA draft pick from Western Pennsylvania since Danny Fortson...
Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry’s stock rises while Matt Murray struggles
In this week’s Penguins podcast, I talk hockey with Penguins Radio Network host Brian Metzer. After we discuss the Def Leppard-Motley Crue-Poison concert, of course. We analyze Tristan Jarry’s efforts to open up the goaltending job. We also flashback to Phil Kessel’s return. The victory over Detroit. And Matt Murray’s...
Trib HSSN Wrestler of the Week for Week of Dec. 9, 2019
Mt. Lebanon sophomore Mac Stout had a dominating performances at Gateway’s Eastern Area Invitational. He went 5-0 and beat Kiski Area’s Nick Delp in the 170-pound championship bout to capture the bracket and earn Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament in addition to Trib HSSN Wrestler of the Week honors. On...
Trib HSSN Wrestling Team of the Week for Week of Dec. 9, 2019
The Butler Golden Tornado started their season with a tournament win at the Chartiers-Houston Invitational, where they topped a field of 29 teams by having a champion, four third-place finishers, a fourth-place medalist and two fifths. Levi Donnel, a 113-pound freshman, paced the Golden Tornado with three pins and a...
PiratesFest date finalized for PNC Park
PiratesFest will return to PNC Park on Jan. 25, with autograph sessions — free and otherwise — and appearances by team executives and past and present players. The all-day event will include several activities for season-ticket holders and others, beginning at 9 a.m. and continuing until 5 p.m. Admission is...
Carson Wentz rallies Eagles past Eli Manning-led Giants in overtimeVideo
PHILADELPHIA — Eli Manning isn’t done yet. Neither are the Philadelphia Eagles. Carson Wentz rallied the Eagles from a 14-point deficit, tossing a 2-yard touchdown pass to Zach Ertz in overtime to lead Philadelphia to a 23-17 win over the New York Giants on Monday night. The Eagles (6-7) snapped...
Quaker Valley’s Mike Mastroianni earns career win No. 500
It was a matter of when, not if, Quaker Valley boys basketball coach Mike Mastroianni would get career win No. 500. It happened Monday night as the Quakers held off Albert Gallatin to escape with a 54-51 victory and deliver Mastroianni another milestone victory. Mike Mastroianni and the Quaker Valley...
Bills gain respect despite loss to Ravens; game vs. Steelers nextVideo
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Earning the Baltimore Ravens’ respect is one thing. Beating them proved to be another for the Buffalo Bills. It wasn’t long after a 24-17 loss Sunday when veteran linebacker Lorenzo Alexander already was looking forward to a rematch. Not next season or whenever the two are...
Duquesne crushes Columbia, improves to 8-0 for the first time in 48 yearsVideo
If he believes it’s necessary, Keith Dambrot will scream at his team like an angry parent. Five minutes later, Duquesne’s coach will sit, chat and joke with reporters like he’s known them for years. (Sometimes even after a loss.) Duquesne is 8-0 for the first time in 48 years after...
