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WPIAL championship Saturday football facts and figures
The only numbers that count on championship Saturday are the final digits posted on the giant scoreboard at Heinz Field. But here are some numbers and historical facts that won’t mean a thing come kickoff time. Listen to all four title games on the TribLive High School Sports Network. •...
Pitt football seeks record number of wins for Pat Narduzzi’s tenure
During the final days of the 2019 season, Pat Narduzzi has an opportunity to keep Pitt’s program on an upward trajectory. At least in terms of victories, which is the ultimate measuring stick. After winning six of its first nine games, Pitt has a chance over the final three games,...
Despite delays, Pirates still have pick of qualified managerial candidates
The Pittsburgh Pirates have had one of the more curious manager searches in recent baseball memory. The Pirates fired Clint Hurdle on the last day of the season. General manager Neal Huntington then began interviews for Hurdle’s successor. Yet after he talked with six candidates, Huntington was fired Oct. 28....
Steelers place Roosevelt Nix, Ryan Switzer on season-ending injured reserve
Fullback Roosevelt Nix and wide receiver Ryan Switzer have been placed on injured reserve by the Pittsburgh Steelers, ending their seasons. Nix appeared in three games this season because of knee injuries, aggravating an injury against the Indianapolis Colts. Switzer injured his back last Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams....
Steelers to have hands full with Browns RB duo of Nick Chubb, Kareem Hunt
Jarvis Landry and Odell Beckham Jr. give the Cleveland Browns a pair of wide receivers Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin believes is the best tandem in the NFL. Tomlin, though, has bigger issues than his defense trying to contain a duo that combined for 14 catches, 154 yards and a...
Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin ‘ready’ to step up with Sidney Crosby out at least 6 weeks
NEWARK , N.J. – The Penguins practiced at Prudential Center on Thursday afternoon and had to skate on the facility’s auxiliary rink as the main event level was being used by the Michigan State men’s basketball team for practice in advance of its game against Seton Hall later in the...
Without running mate Stephon Tuitt, Cameron Heyward been at disruptive best for SteelersVideo
MInkah Fitzpatrick and T.J. Watt have emerged as legitimate NFL Defensive Player of the Year candidates, Bud Dupree has played the best football of his career in a contract year and Devin Bush has played well enough it appears the Pittsburgh Steelers’ three-draft-pick investment to get him was a wise...
First Call: Guess who’s going to Colin Kaepernick’s workout; Antonio Brown a chef?Video
In Thursday’s “First Call,” the Patriots are in on the Colin Kaepernick workout. Antonio Brown has some mad culinary skills. And the Washington Capitals are red hot. Kap and the Pats ‘Pfft! C’mon. Who is really going to be interested in attending Colin Kaepernick’s workout? I mean, after all, he...
Who is most to blame for Browns’ slow start?
The Steelers and Browns on play on “Thursday Night Football” this week. We’ve heard everything possible about the matchup from a Pittsburgh perspective. For Thursday’s podcast, we get the view from Cleveland. Kenny Roda of 1480 WHBC radio joins us to figure out why things haven’t been better than 3-6...
U mad, bro? Readers grouse over Ryan Switzer, Antonio Brown, Steelers offense, Tim Benz
Even during a four-game win streak, there is plenty of anger to be found in Steeler Nation. Granted, most of it is directed at Antonio Brown. And me. But there is anger nonetheless. We set it free in this week’s “U mad, bro?” Jolen is unhappy with Ryan Switzer. He...
Tim Benz: Steelers think they have a plan to slow Browns’ receiving tandemVideo
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defenders weren’t shy about saying it. They knew the Los Angeles Rams’ offensive plan of attack on third down. “We knew what they were doing,” safety Minkah Fitzpatrick said. “They like to target certain players on third downs, and we just went out there and executed our...
Minor league report: Casey DeSmith, Penguins shut out Bears
Goaltender Casey DeSmith made 28 saves in regulation and overtime then stopped all three shootout chances he faced to lead the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to a 1-0 home win against the rival Hershey Bears at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. It was DeSmith’s second shutout of the season....
Here are 8 tips for better solo bear hunting
Even the Lone Ranger had Tonto. But you? This season, perhaps, you’re hunting black bears alone, without a gang to put on drives, in a state where using dogs to chase bruins or bait to draw them in are illegal. That’s the definition of going solo. Still, don’t despair about...
Survey says firearms deer hunting leads to less violence
Deer hunters are killers, but not of each other or their neighbors. That’s what the research says, anyway. Ball State economics professor Paul Niekamp looked at the relationship between violent crime and deer hunting seasons in 21 states over 20 years. He recently released the results of that work. He...
Will the Steelers sign Colin Kaepernick? The bookmakers think it’s definitely possible
The NFL has arranged for a private workout for teams to evaluate Colin Kaepernick and his possible readiness to return to the league. If that happens, there are some who believe it could be the Pittsburgh Steelers who facilitate it. Kaepernick will work out for all NFL teams at the...
Three Rivers Rowing Association earns USRowing Club’s top award again
For a record fifth time, the Three Rivers Rowing Association on Washington’s Landing received the USRowing Club of the Year Award. In announcing the 2019 selection, USRowing praised the club for offering junior and masters rowing programs, which compete on national and international levels; serving as home to high schools...
Change likely, and finally, coming to fishing license-display rule
This might be another case where Pennsylvania is catching up with the rest of the country. Lawmakers are close to expanding Sunday hunting opportunities. A bill that would allow it on three Sundays a year is moving through the legislature and could go to Gov. Tom Wolf for his signature...
How to get more shots at ruffed grouse and other outdoor Xtras
Tip of the week Ruffed grouse are notorious for holding tight, then flushing almost from under foot in a noisy explosion. It’s intentionally unnerving. There’s a way for hunters to, if not beat that strategy, at least increase the odds of getting off a shot, though. And that’s to react...
Westmoreland connection helps Westminster volleyball win PAC title
They ride together to offseason workouts. They have helped Westminster volleyball win 56 games the past two seasons. And, Saturday, they played in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference championship — again. The last thing remaining on the checklist for Westmoreland County natives Haley Farmerie, Haley Moore and Samantha Kelly was crossed...
Astros’ Justin Verlander, Mets’ Jacob deGrom get 2nd Cy Young Awards
NEW YORK — Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander was awarded his second AL Cy Young Award on Wednesday. Verlander beat out teammate Gerrit Cole in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Verlander got 17 first-place votes compared to 13 for Cole, who became a free agent after the...
Plum grad Crossey maintains stout defensive play for Case Western Reserve
The Case Western Reserve football team edged Waynesburg on Saturday to clinch the Presidents’ Athletic Conference championship and the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Division III playoffs. Throughout the matchup with the Yellow Jackets, Patrick Crossey was making a difference for the Spartans defense. The Plum graduate and senior...
Greene County native Pete Putila emerges as Pirates GM candidate
Pete Putila grew up in Greene County rooting for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He might wind up in charge of their baseball operations or, possibly, at least playing a major role. Putila, a Houston Astros assistant general manager, has emerged as a candidate for the Pirates’ GM job. The Carmichaels graduate’s...
Robert Morris opens its doors to new arena, new era
Robert Morris has played Division I basketball for 44 years and gone to eight NCAA tournaments. Andy Toole has been its coach for the past decade. Yet, it almost felt like he was starting over Tuesday night, but under the best of circumstances: with an experienced team that isn’t afraid...
Pirates’ Erik Gonzalez fractures foot in winter ball
Misfortune has followed the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Erik Gonzalez to the Dominican Republic. The utility infielder fractured his left foot this past weekend while playing winter ball. It is his second bone break in the past seven months after he fractured his clavicle April 19 in a collision with Pirates center...
Mark Madden: Penguins 4th line shows value during stretch of injuries
Mid-decade, the New York Islanders’ forward unit of Casey Cizikas, Cal Clutterbuck and Matt Martin was dubbed the “best fourth line in hockey” — even though it often played more than their third line. Better to be a great fourth line than an OK third line. But that line was...
