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Ex-Central Catholic star John Petrishen transfers from Penn State to Pitt
John Petrishen may not play immediately at Pitt, but there remains an avenue for the former all-state safety from Central Catholic to make an impact over the next two seasons. After transferring from Penn State, he ventured into the Pitt’s deep safety position Wednesday on the penultimate day of training...
Arkansas basketball transfer Gabe Osabuohien to play at WVU
West Virginia announced Wednesday that Arkansas transfer Gabe Osabuohien has joined the men’s basketball team. The 6-foot-7, 230-pound forward attended Arkansas the last two seasons, where he played in 54 games. He has two years of eligibility remaining. WVU Associate Athletics Director/Communications Bryan Messerly said in an email that “we...
USWNT’s Carli Lloyd impresses with 55-yard field goal at Eagles practice
Pressure? Carli Lloyd has no time for pressure. The U.S. Women’s National Team soccer great — a two-time FIFA Player of the Year and World Cup champion whose 113 goals rank seventh in women’s soccer history — put on quite a display at a joint practice between the Philadelphia Eagles...
Joan Jett, Carrie Underwood team up for ‘Sunday Night Football’ songVideo
“Waiting All Day for Sunday Night” is coming back to NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” this season, just in time for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season opener. A new version of the song, which brings Joan Jett and Carrie Underwood together, will premiere on “SNF” Week 1 with the Steelers visiting the...
Former Rangers and ‘Miracle on Ice’ player charged in attack
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. — Mark Pavelich, a forward on the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” U.S. Olympic hockey team who went on to play for the New York Rangers and two other NHL teams, has been charged with assault for allegedly beating a neighbor with a metal pole and breaking several...
Steelers’ JuJu Smith-Schuster wears wristbands to honor late coach Darryl Drake
First, Donte Moncrief bought hooded sweatshirts for the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers with one of Darryl Drake’s favorite sayings printed on the front. Now, JuJu Smith-Schuster has found a way to remember the team’s late receivers coach. As he met with the media Wednesday morning, Smith-Schuster sported a pair of...
Tim Benz: ‘The Sports Chef’s’ hilarious explanation as to why Antonio Brown didn’t pay him
Of all the antics surrounding Antonio Brown in recent months, this may be the most amusing. Better than the frozen feet, the blonde mustache and the “ugly” helmet. As we told you a few days ago, Brown is in a legal entanglement with a celebrity chef named Stefano Tedeschi. He...
First Call: Antonio Brown calls new helmet ‘ugly’; Little Leaguer rips Pirates crowd
Wednesday’s “First Call” features a potential answer as to why Antonio Brown is so bent out of shape over his helmet issue. A Little Leaguer calls out Pittsburgh Pirates attendance on live television. Baker Mayfield goes scorched earth. Starling Marte flashes his skill. And one ex-Pirate robs another. He never...
U mad, bro? Readers rip Neal Huntington, Rod Woodson, Antonio Brown and Quentin Tarantino
It’s time for this week’s edition of “U mad, bro?” Many of you certainly are. You are mad at Antonio Brown, Rod Woodson, Neal Huntington and everyone else in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. Even Quentin Tarantino is catching heat this week. Robert is beside himself, suffering through the poor play...
Tim Benz: For Steelers fans, Browns hype replacing Patriots obsessionVideo
For almost two decades, Pittsburgh Steelers fans have had an unhealthy, but necessary, obsession with the New England Patriots. How could it be avoided? If you support an AFC contender, New England has always been the team standing in the way. As we’ve discussed here, however, the unfortunate truth for...
Penguins Predictions: Will Patric Hornqvist rediscover his power-play prowess?
Last year, Pittsburgh Penguins winger Patric Hornqvist had a good first half and a terrible second half of the season. That cannot be debated. He had 15 goals in 34 games when a puck to the face gave him the fourth documented concussion of his career Jan. 8. He had...
Penguins of the Decade: No. 8, Patric HornqvistVideo
Beat writer Jonathan Bombulie has compiled a countdown of the top Pittsburgh Penguins of the 2010s. At No. 8 is forward Patric Hornqvist. Follow the Pittsburgh Penguins all season long....
Oakmont’s Devin Gee cruises to Tri-State PGA title
Oakmont Country Club head professional Devin Gee cruised to the Tri-State PGA Section Championship title on Tuesday by finishing with an 11-under par 131 at Indiana Country Club. Gee shot a 1-under par 70 on Tuesday after breaking the course record Monday by shooting a 10-under par 61. Gee, Allegheny...
Pirates minor league report for Aug. 20, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 61-65) was postponed because of rain. The game is to be made up Wednesday. Next: Wednesday at Toledo (Tigers), 6:35 p.m. ••• ALTOONA (Double-A, 63-64) lost 5-4 to Hartford (Rockies). RHP Blake Cederlind (5-1, 1.77 ERA) was tabbed with the defeat and blew a save opportunity after walking...
Starling Marte’s 3-run homer caps Pirates’ late rally over NationalsVideo
Even with two surgically-replaced hips, the quick first step Clint Hurdle took off the postgame podium at PNC Park was perhaps topped only by the jump Starling Marte got on the fly ball into the gap he caught to end the game minutes prior. Hurdle was walking with defiant purpose...
Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi has depth at LB, but he’s not ready to name starters
When Pitt opened training camp, linebackers coach Rob Harley said he wasn’t sure who would play where and how much time on the field each player would earn. And at that point, he didn’t care. That’s why schools spend so much time, energy and money to hold training camp —...
Pirates’ Chris Archer leaves start after 1 inning because of shoulder injury
It’s tough to determine whose season has turned more nightmarish — the Pittsburgh Pirates’ or veteran starter Chris Archer’s. Each took a further turn for the worse Tuesday when Archer left his start after one inning because of injury. The reason the team gave for Archer’s removal was “right shoulder...
With September’s expanded rosters coming, Pirates prep for call-ups
In part because of injuries and partly because of poor performances commensurate with a last-place team, the Pittsburgh Pirates have used 48 players this season. So when rosters expand Sept. 1, there might not be many unfamiliar faces in their clubhouse. “You have probably seen most of them,” manager Clint...
Troy Polamalu argues ‘offense vs. defense’ with Patrick Mahomes in new Head & Shoulders ad
Retired Steelers safety Troy Polamalu didn’t just make a statement with bone-crushing hits on opponents during his career. His long, flowing hair also was hard to miss. Now, there is a new NFL phenom who is turning heads with his style of play, and a mohawk that speaks for itself....
U.S. Amateur run has Franklin Regional grad Palmer Jackson eager for more
Palmer Jackson graduated from high school two months ago. He is moving into a dorm at Notre Dame this week to begin his freshman year of college. At just 18 years old, Jackson is a teenager about to embark on the next chapter of his life. On the golf course,...
Antonio Brown practices with Raiders in certified helmetVideo
ALAMEDA, Calif. — Star receiver Antonio Brown practiced in a certified helmet with the Oakland Raiders on Tuesday, two days after being given an ultimatum by general manager Mike Mayock to be “all in or all out.” Said coach Jon Gruden: “He’s all in, ready to go. That’s my understanding....
WVU names Oklahoma grad transfer Austin Kendall as starting QB
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Oklahoma graduate transfer Austin Kendall was named West Virginia’s starting quarterback for the Aug. 31 season opener against FCS James Madison. West Virginia coach Neal Brown on Tuesday announced the choice of Kendall, who beat out three others. At Oklahoma, Kendall backed up Baker Mayfield in 2016...
Pitt freshman RB Vincent Davis impressive, but will he play right away?
In one breath, Pat Narduzzi praised freshman running back Vincent Davis. “He knows what he’s doing,” Pitt’s coach said Tuesday morning before practice. “He’s just done a nice job of hitting the holes and twisting and spinning. He’s just been good. He showed that he’s going to be able to...
Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence leads AP preseason All-America team
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence headlines The Associated Press preseason All-America team, and he has two teammates from the top-ranked Tigers with him on the first team. Lawrence, the first freshman to quarterback to lead a team to a national championship in more than 30 years, was joined on the first-team...
Pirates’ Richard Rodriguez returns from injured list, Kyle Crick begins suspension
The Pittsburgh Pirates keep cycling through their suspensions relating to the brawl with the Cincinnati Reds late last month. With infielder/outfielder Jose Osuna eligible to return to the active roster in time for Tuesday’s home game against the Washington Nationals, reliever Kyle Crick will begin to serve his three-game suspension....
