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North Catholic holds on for victory over DerryVideo
Derry football coach Tim Sweeney wasn’t very talkative after Friday’s WPIAL Class 3A Big East Conference showdown against No. 4 North Catholic. That’s because North Catholic quarterback Zack Rocco tossed two touchdown passes, and the defense limited Derry’s ground attack to 64 yards in a 13-3 victory at the Mars...
Find the food to see wildlife and more outdoor extras
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New York’s Stony Brook State Park beautifully scarred
When it comes to hiking, New York’s Stony Brook State Park is more mom-and-pop store than big box outlet. Options are limited. The 577-acre park has just three trails, none more than a mile long. Two snowmobile paths add another 21⁄2 miles or so of possibilities. And that’s it. But...
Kyle Busch looks to rebound as NASCAR playoffs move to RichmondVideo
RICHMOND, Va. — The NASCAR playoffs didn’t start the way Kyle Busch wanted. An early swipe of the wall at Las Vegas and slow lapped traffic relegated him to a middle-of-the-pack finish that dropped him from first to fourth in the championship race. Now, the series has moved to Richmond...
Steelers make ‘some alterations’ in bid to address West Coast woesVideo
Were he alive today, Horace Greeley would tell the Pittsburgh Steelers not to heed his most famous quotation. When the noted 1800s author and statesman uttered his legendary phrase regarding the country’s migration — “Go West, young man” — he most certainly did not have the Steelers in mind. If...
Pitt finished with ‘close,’ hopes to get over the top against No. 15 UCF
There was an argument to be made last week that Pitt could be excused for losing a close game at Penn State. Coaches and players wouldn’t agree, but it’s a fact Kenny Pickett stepped up, the defense was stout and the Panthers didn’t flinch in front of 108,661 people. OK,...
Mark Madden: Complementary players must step up for Steelers offense to succeed
“When in doubt, write about the quarterback.” A wise, old sportswriter said that. The Steelers quarterback situation is obviously in major flux. Between that and the acquisition of safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, other headaches are lost in the shuffle. Like James Conner’s pathetic 2.6-yard rushing average. JuJu Smith-Schuster not yet blossoming...
NFL Week 3 preview: Chiefs-Ravens to showcase dynamic QBs Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson
The battle of dynamic quarterbacks highlights the Week 3 schedule in the NFL. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs host Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. Here’s a look at the schedule for Week 3. Ravens (2-0) at Chiefs (2-0) Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS Opening line: Chiefs by 6...
West Virginia, Kansas working to build off wins in Big 12 openerVideo
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Progress can happen rapidly when a new coaching staff is trying to rebuild a football program. Neal Brown and Les Miles took that notion to the extreme. After watching West Virginia get dominated by Missouri on the road, Brown spent last week on the sideline as his...
WPIAL Week 4 football: How to watch, listen and find scores
Week 4 of the WPIAL football season kicks off tonight, and TribLIVE HSSN has you covered with broadcasts of games across the WPIAL. You can find a complete list of all the games being broadcast here. And when results start to roll in, you can find all the scores here....
IUP’s Brown back to touchdown-scoring ways
Duane “Touchdown” Brown found himself at a crossroads in his young life last year. Prior to his sophomore season with the IUP football team, he learned his GPA dipped below 2.0, meaning he was academically ineligible for the season. When Brown heard the news, he knew he had to make...
Twitter runs wild after Patriots release Antonio Brown
The Patriots released Antonio Brown on Friday less than two weeks after he signed following his release from the Oakland Raiders. Brown has been accused of rape in a lawsuit by a former trainer. He is also accused of exposing himself to a painter he had hired, according to the...
Patriots release embattled former Steelers WR Antonio Brown
The New England Patriots released receiver Antonio Brown after a second woman accused him of sexual misconduct. The team announced the move Friday in a statement emailed to reporters. The statement said: “We appreciate the hard work of many people over the past 11 days, but we feel that it...
Patriots release embattled receiver Antonio Brown
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Antonio Brown was released by the Patriots on Friday after a second woman accused him of sexual misconduct. New England is the third team in seven months to tire of the off-field behavior that has overshadowed his accomplishments as one of the NFL’s most prolific receivers for...
Penguins announce lineup for Saturday’s preseason game in Columbus
The Penguins announced their lineup for Saturday’s preseason game against the Blue Jackets at Columbus’ Nationwide Arena. Forwards: Andrew Agozzino, Anthony Angello, Zach Aston-Reese, Kasper Bjorkqvist, Nick Bjugstad, Joseph Blandisi, Teddy Blueger, Thomas DiPauli, Dominik Kahun, Sam Lafferty, Jake Lucchini, Jared McCann. Defensemen: Kevin Czuczman, Erik Gubranson, John Marino, Juuso...
Penguins make first cuts from training camp
The Penguins made their first cuts from training camp. Forwards Chase Berger, Jordy Bellerive, Jan Drozg and Ben Sexton, defensemen Matt Abt, Michael Kim and Jon Lizotte, and goaltenders Alex D’Orio and Dustin Tokarski were assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. Defenseman Calen Addison, considered one of the...
Joe Haden, James Conner in, Vince Williams out for Steelers vs. 49ers
At the end of a week in which the Pittsburgh Steelers lost their starting quarterback, the rest of the news regarding their injuries was more positive. Cornerback Joe Haden, running back James Conner and tight end Vance McDonald are starters who missed practice time this week but were given the...
Steelers’ Ola Adeniyi figures to get shot rushing passers
It took an injured-reserve stint, a separate knee surgery, the loss of a peer via waivers and a foot injury to one of the players ahead of him on the depth chart. But at last, it appears as if it’s Ola’s time. Ola Adeniyi likely enters Sunday’s game at the...
Steelers rookie WR Diontae Johnson: Coaches ‘told me I’m the starter’Video
There has been a change in the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers depth chart. Rookie third-round pick Diontae Johnson confirmed he is getting an increased role in the offense beginning with Sunday’s game at the San Francisco 49ers. “(Offensive coaches) just put me in there and told me I’m the starter...
Penguins sign 3rd-round draft pick Nathan Legare
The Penguins signed forward prospect Nathan Legare to a three-year entry-level contract. Legare, 18, was a third-round selection (No. 74 overall) in this year’s draft. The Penguins dealt three picks (No. 98, No. 151, No. 207 overall) to move up in the draft and select Legare. In two games this...
Matt Cullen is showing the tricks to faceoffs for the PenguinsVideo
As the Pittsburgh Penguins experiment with Dominik Simon in hopes of teaching the winger how to play center, they’ve instructed new player development coach Matt Cullen to work with Simon on taking faceoffs. “That’s one of the responsibilities that we’ve given him,” coach Mike Sullivan said. “He’ll spend some time...
John Marino could help restore the Penguins’ defensive depth
Penguins defensive prospect John Marino appeared in his first professional game, a 5-4 exhibition overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Monday in University Park. Given the Sabres dressed a lineup full of their regulars, Marino got an immediate impression of what it’s like against NHL-caliber players. “Obviously, it’s a...
Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. joins elite list after blasting 40th home runVideo
At a young age, Ronald Acuna Jr. has made history quickly. Acuna, the Atlanta Braves phenom, hit his 40th home run Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies to join Mel Ott and Eddie Matthews as the only MLB players 21 or younger to hit 40 home runs in a season. In...
First Call: Penn State to be featured on HBO’s ’24/7′; Antonio Brown speaks
In this week’s final “First Call,” the Penn State “24/7” details are emerging. A remarkable college football trick play. An NFL head coach bails on a news conference. Injuries are mounting in Cleveland. And Antonio Brown finally speaks. But not for long. Happy Valley `Hard Knocks` It’s true. There will...
Finally healthy, Bishop Canevin grad Becca Volz looks for breakout season with Waynesburg XC
The pain started in her left leg during her senior year at Bishop Canevin. It was as frustrating as it was debilitating for cross country runner Becca Volz — so frustrating she considered not running in college. Waynesburg coach Chris Hardie, however, was persistent. He was convinced Volz could be...
