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Penguins release lineup for preseason game against Red Wings
The Penguins announced their lineup for Sunday’s preseason game against the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Forwards: Andrew Agozzino, Anthony Angello, Zach Aston-Reese, Teddy Blueger, Thomas Di Pauli, Ryan Haggerty, Sam Lafferty, Nathan Legare, Jared McCann, Bryan Rust, Dominik Simon, Brandon Tanev. Defensemen: Niclas Almari, Brian Dumoulin, Jack Johnson,...
West Virginia clips Kansas for Big 12 Conference road win
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Martell Pettaway could not remember the last time he spent a game watching from the sideline, never once getting onto the field after warmups. That was the case for West Virginia’s senior running back a week ago. But after the gameplan precluded him from seeing any action...
No. 13 Wisconsin runs over No. 11 Michigan
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s Jonathan Taylor needed only a quarter Saturday to improve upon his rushing total from the Badgers’ lopsided loss to Michigan last season. Taylor ran for 203 yards and two touchdowns. Jack Coan added a career-high two rushing touchdowns, and No. 13 Wisconsin made it look...
Steelers QB Mason Rudolph follows path from ‘Football City, USA’ to NFL starter
They call it Football City, USA. Football City doesn’t have an NFL stadium, but it has enough native sons who played in the league it seemingly could field a team. And, at long last, Football City has its starting quarterback. Rock Hill, S.C., native Brett Mason Rudolph makes his first...
Pitt rallies for improbable victory against No. 15 Central FloridaVideo
During the timeout before the play that led Pitt to its 35-34 victory against No. 15 Central Florida on Saturday, there was indecision on the sideline. It was fourth down in the waning seconds of the fourth quarter. Pitt trailed by six on the UCF 3 and had only one...
Bud Dupree fined $21K for hit on Seahawks’ Russell Wilson
SAN FRANCISCO — Bud Dupree didn’t get flagged for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson last Sunday, but he will be a little lighter in the wallet because of the transgression. The NFL on Saturday levied a $21,056 fine against the Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker for his...
Panfish, bass, channel cats, more at neighborhood lakes
Once-in-a-lifetime fishing trips are called that for a reason. They’re epic, awe-inspiring, spectacular, even, for the fish, the scenery, the camaraderie, the adventure involved. But they are not in and of themselves the kind of things that create an angler. Consistent access to waters close to home is important, too....
If healthy, Zach Aston-Reese could make a big impact for PenguinsVideo
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Less than a year ago, Zach Aston-Reese was in Nationwide Arena trying to shake off the aftereffects of a broken jaw he suffered during the 2018 playoffs at the hands (or shoulder) of Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson. So Aston-Reese tried a rehabilitation method few oral surgeons...
Tim Benz: Feel no shame; wallow in Antonio Brown’s self-imposed misfortune
This was too easy. I almost feel guilty about playing the “I told you so” card. Almost. Gonna leave this here for a while @TribSports @TribLIVE— Tim Benz (@TimBenzPGH) September 20, 2019 Yeah, predicting Antonio Brown’s self-created demise in New England wasn’t exactly a stroke of genius. Especially based...
Lightning still the team to beat in NHL’s Eastern ConferenceVideo
Getting swept in the first round wasn’t enough to knock the Tampa Bay Lightning off the mountaintop. After finishing 21 points ahead of everyone else during the 2018-19 regular season, the Lightning are again Stanley Cup favorites and the team to beat in an ever-improving Eastern Conference. With a stacked...
Four Downs: Mason Rudolph’s history suggests he’ll feature deep ball in Steelers offense
1. Deep Mason-ry It’s a small sample size, sure, and a skewed one, considering most of the data is from preseason games. But Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph went into the draft with a reputation as a great deep-ball quarterback, and thus far he’s proven unafraid to throw it downfield....
High-flying offenses to meet when Ravens visit Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes and the high-flying Kansas City Chiefs have been the talk of the NFL for months, their innovation and points-a-plenty style making them one of the league’s most entertaining offenses. They might not even be the best one on the field Sunday. That’s because for...
Penguins open early lead but lose on road to Blue Jackets
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a game which featured little offense, the Penguins’ got their lone goal from an unlikely source. Reserve defenseman Juuso Riikola accounted for the Penguins’ lone goal in a 3-1 preseason loss to the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Saturday. Taking a pass at the left...
Outdoors notices for Sept. 22, 2019
Notices Outdoors HUNTER SAFETY COURSES Note: All hunter safety courses require preregistration at www.pgc.state.pa.us. • Ambridge Sportsmen’s Club, Beaver County, 5:30-9 p.m. Sept. 23-24. Class limit 40. • Aliquippa Bucktails, Beaver County, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 28. Class limit 50. • Kingston Veteran’s and Sportsmen’s, Westmoreland County, 8 a.m.-4 p.m....
Kevin Gorman: For Steelers to come back, it starts by winning without Big Ben
Before we write off the Pittsburgh Steelers just because Ben Roethlisberger is out for the remainder of the season, it’s worth a reminder that they are 0-2 with him as the starter. The Steelers get their first glimpse of a post-Roethlisberger era Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers (2-0) at...
Pitt volleyball team sweeps No. 4 Penn State, 3-0
Pitt’s volleyball team recorded a series of firsts Friday night in its 3-0 sweep of No. 4 Penn State, 25-17, 25-21 and 25-23. With the sweep, the No. 6-ranked Panthers defeated Penn State for the first time since 1987, a span of 16 matches. Also, it was Pitt’s first victory...
Duquesne’s Frankie Hughes will miss the 2019-2020 season with a knee injury
Duquesne junior guard Frankie Hughes, who was one of the top 3-point shooters in the Atlantic 10 last season, will miss the upcoming season after a doctors found a torn meniscus in his knee. He is scheduled to undergo surgery next month. For all who don’t know I will be...
Seton Hill, Saint Vincent to be tested
NCAA Division II SETON HILL at 18-WEST CHESTER John A. Farrell Stadium, West Chester Noon, Saturday 2019 records: Seton Hill 0-1; West Chester 2-0 Coaches: Daniel Day, Seton Hill; Bill Zwann, West Chester. All-time series: West Chester leads 1-0 Last meeting: 2018, West Chester 59, Seton Hill 14 Top players:...
Fishing report: Bass, trout biting at Blue Spruce Lake
• The fishing at Blue Spruce Lake is picking up as anglers are catching bass and trout at an increased rate. For the trout, using a spoon jig with a minnow as bait is typically a good approach. Meanwhile, an approach that includes spinnerbait, crankbait or jerkbait should lead to...
Basketball player-turned football player Sam Clancy headlines Pitt Hall of Fame classVideo
Jackie Sherrill knew a good football player when he saw one, even if he was wearing basketball shorts and sneakers. “Come out and play for me,” Sam Clancy said, recalling the recruiting pitch from Pitt’s football coach. “I’ll make you an All-American.” But Clancy was a Pitt basketball player. To...
Pirates’ losing streak extended to seven with 10-1 loss to Brewers
MILWAUKEE — Chase Anderson hadn’t pitched past the fourth inning in any start in nearly a month. On Friday night, with his team in the heat of a playoff race, the Milwaukee Brewers right-hander stepped up. Anderson pitched six scoreless innings, Trent Grisham hit a bases-loaded triple and the Brewers...
WPIAL football Week 4 results
TribLIVE’s sports reporters have you covered from Friday’s Week 4 high school football action. GAMES OF THE WEEK • NORTH CATHOLIC 13, DERRY 3 North Catholic quarterback Zack Rocco tossed two touchdown passes, and the defense limited Derry’s ground attack to 64 yards. • AVONWORTH 42, APOLLO-RIDGE 14 Behind a...
Coach Evans returns at halftime as Canon-McMillan defeats Hempfield
Hempfield coach Rich Bowen had an uneasy feeling during pregame warmups. He was antsy and seemed distracted. “We’re banged up,” Bowen said. “We’ll see what happens. They may be 0-4, but they’re a tough football team.” Canon-McMillan coach Mike Evans also was antsy and distracted but for different reason. He...
Jeannette blanks Springdale in battle of unbeatens
Offense wins games, but defense wins championships. Jeannette showed its strength on both sides of the ball, defeating previously unbeaten Springdale, 43-0, on the road in a Class A Eastern Conference football game Friday. The top-ranked Jayhawks outgained Springdale, 402-36, in total yards. It was the third straight shutout victory...
North Allegheny’s Percise Colon draws big comparisons after victory over Mt. LebanonVideo
Art Walker has a small-but-sensational running back who’s undersized and maybe underestimated, but one that could lead the team to a championship. Sound familiar? Fifteen years after Eugene Jarvis slashed through WPIAL defenses, Percise Colon is doing the same. The 5-foot-6, 165-pound senior rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns...
