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Mark Madden: Raiders finding out Antonio Brown is exactly as advertised
It took time, but Antonio Brown finally did right by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Forget about his statistics. Brown compiled those for himself, not the team. The Steelers never won a Super Bowl with Brown. (Told you so.) But upon departing for Oakland, Brown immediately proved the turmoil that enveloped him...
Kevin Gorman: Rocky Bleier’s return to Vietnam gives new perspectiveVideo
When Rocky Bleier surveyed the open rice paddy at Hiep Duc in the Que Son Valley last August, the Pittsburgh Steelers great tried to visualize the differences of nearly five decades. “Jesus Christ,” Bleier said, stopping in his tracks. “You think about those guys that got killed.” Bleier sniffled, then...
Raiders receiver Antonio Brown loses grievance over helmet
ALAMEDA, Calif. — Oakland Raiders receiver and former Steeler Antonio Brown lost his grievance with the NFL on Monday over his use of an old helmet that is no longer certified as safe to use for practice or play. The arbitrator issued the ruling after holding a hearing last Friday...
Yasiel Puig drops appeal of 3-game suspension for brawl vs. Pirates
CLEVELAND — Indians outfielder Yasiel Puig has dropped the appeal for his three-game suspension for his involvement in a brawl when he was with Cincinnati. Puig will begin serving his ban Monday night when the Indians, who have climbed back into a tie for first in the AL Central, open...
Former Pirate Neil Walker to receive Graduate of the Year award in Pittsburgh
In the middle of May, Pine-Richland alum Neil Walker, a former Pittsburgh Pirate and current Miami Marlin was named the 2019 American Legion Graduate of the Year, an award given to a former Legion baseball player and current major leaguer for his character, leadership, playing abilities and community service. As...
Panthers to retire goalie Roberto Luongo’s number
SUNRISE, Fla. — Roberto Luongo regrets not having more friends and family at his last game with the Florida Panthers. If he had known he was retiring, a decision he didn’t make until weeks later, he would have ensured that more of the people closest to him were there that...
Pirates to host Yankees, Red Sox in 2020; home opener vs. Reds
The Pittsburgh Pirates will open the 2020 season March 26 in Tampa against the Rays and then play four more games before April 1 in the schedule released Monday. The season-opening road trip includes three games against the Rays on March 26, 28 and 29 and three in Wrigley Field...
Camp Preview: Alle-Kiski teams look to bounce back this season
Last season was a substandard year for high school football teams throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. Only two teams, Kiski Area and Freeport, reached the playoffs but they both suffered early exits with losses to Gateway and Aliquippa, respectively. The rest of the Alle-Kiski teams suffered problems of their own. Between...
NFL claps back amid Antonio Brown helmet controversy
ALAMEDA, Calif. — While Raiders star receiver Antonio Brown fights to use his old helmet, the NFL reiterated its stance that players aren’t allowed to practice or play with unapproved equipment. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy tweeted out a statement Monday without mentioning Brown by name that said players can only...
Tim Benz, Mark Madden sound off on Pirates, Antonio Brown
In this edition of “Madden Monday,” Mark Madden and I try to figure out what the Pirates will do in terms of cleaning out the management structure. Mark shares my skepticism that Bob Nutting will act harshly. We both expect a few minor scapegoats, and that’s it. Then we recap...
Steelers WR coach Darryl Drake’s autopsy shows ‘nothing suspicious’
The Westmoreland County Coroner’s office is awaiting the result of toxicology tests to formally rule on the cause of death of Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver coach Darryl Drake who was found Sunday in his dormitory room at Saint Vincent College, Coroner Ken Bacha said Monday. Bacha said an autopsy on...
First Call: Le’Veon Bell’s laughable rap video; incredible NHL miscue
In Monday’s “First Call,” hockey hilarity. Le’Veon Bell’s new rap video is completely on brand. A massive baseball bet goes haywire. And one of the best dunks you’ll ever see. Understated and tasteful A teaser for Le’Veon Bell’s new video, “Slide,” is out. Now I know why he needed so...
Tim Benz: Raiders should already regret trading for Antonio Brown
Should any of us be surprised at the nature of the latest Antonio Brown debacle? I’m not even talking about his allegedly cryotherapy-frostbitten feet. I’m talking about him pitching a fit and reportedly staying away from the Raiders in part because he’s mad that the NFL is forcing him to...
Tim Benz: Pirates GM Neal Huntington’s ‘shelf life’ has expired
General manager Neal Huntington warned changes could be coming to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Gee, Neal. Don’t threaten me with a good time. Sunday’s latest come-from-ahead defeat — an 11-9 debacle in St. Louis — was the club’s eighth straight loss. Speaking before the first pitch on his weekly 93.7 FM...
Penguins Predictions: Will Evgeni Malkin bounce back from subpar season?
In the weeks immediately following a humiliating first-round playoff ouster, Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin took a tremendous amount of heat. Perhaps the intensity of the flames — the ones that suggested he could be traded as Penguins management mulled how dramatically it would alter the team’s roster — was...
Penguins of the Decade: No. 15, Carl Hagelin
Beat writer Jonathan Bombulie has compiled a countdown of the top 15 Pittsburgh Penguins players of the 2010s. Follow the Pittsburgh Penguins all season long....
Steelers, NFL players and coaches pay tribute to Darryl Drake on social media
The death of Darryl Drake on Sunday morning at training camp at Saint Vincent College stunned the NFL. Tributes to the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers coach on social media from players and coaches were heartfelt. Steelers receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, who blossomed into a 100-catch, 1,000-yard Pro Bowl pick under Drake,...
6 pack; Simone Biles soars to 6th U.S. gymnastics titleVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Simone Biles messed around and got a triple-double. And just about everything else too on her way to a sixth U.S. women’s gymnastics title. The Olympic champion began her preparation for the 2020 Games by drilling her boundary pushing triple-twisting, double-flip (aka the “triple-double”) at the...
Hannastown trio set for USGA Amateur at Pinehurst
The 119th USGA Amateur Championship begins Monday at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club in North Carolina, and five Western Pennsylvania golfers, including three from Hannastown Golf Club, will be participating. The tournament takes place on Course No. 2 and No. 4. Murrysville native Palmer Jackson, who recently posted seven consecutive...
Sean Rodriguez is not a hit with Phillies fans
It’s safe to say Sean Rodriguez is not a fan favorite in Philadelphia. Rodriguez, a former utility man for the Pittsburgh Pirates, is getting hammered recently by Phillies fans on social media. Sean Rodriguez is having one of the more forgettably underwhelming seasons that I can remember a Phillie having.—...
Gateway’s Brady Walker, GCC’s Alvin Ross transfer to Saint Vincent
When football practice begins at Saint Vincent on Thursday, first-year coach Aaron Smetanka will welcome two interesting transfers. Former Gateway quarterback Brady Walker and former Greensburg Central Catholic running back Alvin Ross are on the 2019 roster, according to the team website. Walker is transferring from NCAA Division II West...
Patrick Reed delivers clutch putts to win FedEx Cup opener
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — The harder he worked, the farther Patrick Reed felt he was falling behind. That’s when the people around him sought drastic measures by making him leave his golf clubs alone for 10 whole days. Recharged from his pre-summer break, Reed finally found the result he was...
Harvick wins NASCAR race at Michigan International Speedway
BROOKLYN, Mich. — Kevin Harvick won a NASCAR Cup race at Michigan International Speedway for the second straight year, giving him two victories this year and 47 in his career. With just three races before the playoffs, Harvick is hopeful the timing of his strong performance helps him win a...
Cardinals’ go-ahead grand slam sends Pirates to 8th straight loss
ST. LOUIS — In the big leagues primarily as a defensive replacement, Cardinals rookie outfielder Lane Thomas pounced with a chance to flex his hitting muscles. Thomas ripped a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning, Paul Goldschmidt and Dexter Fowler also homered, and St. Louis beat the Pittsburgh Pirates,...
Vikings acquire kicker Kaare Vedvik from RavensVideo
MINNEAPOLIS — The Vikings have a new kicker, and possibly a new punter. Kaare Vedvik, a second-year pro from Norway, was acquired in a trade with the Ravens for a draft pick, the Ravens announced on Sunday, pending a physical. The Vikings sent a 2020 fifth-round pick to Baltimore, according...
