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Slippery Rock senior Robbie Bailey relishes experience cycling across country
Mt. Pleasant graduate Robbie Bailey will complete a cross-country cycling trip Saturday that had a purpose. Bailey, 21, a rising senior at Slippery Rock, participated in the Journey of Hope-Ability Experience event on its TransAmerica Route. Sponsored by the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, the event raises funds and awareness for...
Steelers’ Joe Haden suffers injury, tweets he’ll be ‘just fine’
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden suffered an undisclosed injury early during practice Wednesday, but he downplayed the severity. Haden left the session early on a cart, according to Steelers.com, and will not play in Friday’s preseason opener. On Wednesday night, Haden tweeted thanks to fans for their thoughts and prayers...
In video, Colin Kaepernick says he’s ‘still ready’ to return
Colin Kaepernick says he’s “still ready” to return to the NFL, even though he is set to enter his third season out of the league. In a video posted Wednesday on social media, the 31-year-old Kaepernick is shown working out in a gym. He says in the video: “5 a.m....
Schenley alum DJ Kennedy earns TBT All-Tournament honors
Schenley alumnus DJ Kennedy has had a pretty successful run at “The Basketball Tournament” over the past five years. His Overseas Elite squad has won the ESPN-sponsored tournament where 64 teams compete in a single-elimination style bracket for the chance to win $2 million four times in its five years...
Hempfield East Legion falls in regional opener
Lyon County scored three runs in the first inning Wednesday morning and held on to defeat Hempfield East, 5-2, in the American Legion Great Lakes Regional in Charleston, Ill. Hempfield East will face Pennsylvania state champion Swoyersville at 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Swoyersville defeated Hempfield East twice in the state tournament...
Steelers free safety Sean Davis ‘pretty close’ to returning to practice
Sean Davis has missed most of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ training camp, but the fourth-year free safety said he’s “pretty close” to returning. “I want to be a full participant by next week,” Davis said Wednesday at Saint Vincent College. “That’s my goal.” Davis has been out with a dislocated ring...
11 reasons to tune in to NFL preseason Week 1Video
Preseason football is boring, you say? Highlighted by Kyler Murray, the new-look Browns and Josh Rosen’s debut with the Dolphins, here are 11 reasons to watch in Week 1....
Steelers specialists to split time with rookies in preseason opener
The Pittsburgh Steelers are giving equal time to each of the candidates in their kicking and punting competitions. Embattled incumbent kicker Chris Boswell will alternate kicks with rookie Matthew Wright during Friday’s preseason opener, coach Mike Tomlin said Wednesday. And Tomlin said fifth-year punter Jordan Berry will handle every other...
In rare podcast appearance, Penguins’ Sidney Crosby tells shaggy dog story
By the time he was 18, Sidney Crosby was already a world-class NHL player. A world-class pet owner? Not as much. During an appearance on the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast, a Barstool Sports production hosted by former Pittsburgh Penguins players Paul Bissonnette and Ryan Whitney, Crosby told a story from his...
Pitt gets serious with full pads, live hitting on Day 5Video
The fifth day of Pitt training camp Wednesday meant the team entered into a new phase of practice: They put on full pads. “We have to teach them how to put their thigh boards in, their knee pads, butt pads, hip pads,” coach Pat Narduzzi said. “It’s always a challenge....
Josh Dobbs to start at QB in Steelers’ preseason openerVideo
The competition for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ No. 2 quarterback job will take center stage Friday night at Heinz Field. During a Wednesday news conference at Saint Vincent, coach Mike Tomlin cleared up the division of labor at quarterback for the preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. As expected, it...
First Call: Devin Bush jokes on marring Ravens logo, Le’Veon backs Ezekiel
In “First Call” on Wednesday, Devin Bush tells us what he wants to do to the Ravens logo. Le’Veon Bell defends Zeke Elliott. And Tom Brady’s big mansion flip. Look out in Baltimore While Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Devin Bush was at Michigan, he famously tore up the Michigan State...
Tim Benz: A ‘Hard Knocks’ review, and a crazy explanation for Antonio Brown’s feet
After an offseason of buildup and anticipation, this year’s “behind the scenes” HBO training camp show “Hard Knocks” with the Oakland Raiders debuted Tuesday night. With the likes of former Steeler Antonio “Big Chest” Brown, camera conscious head coach Jon Gruden, troubled guard Richie Incognito, frequently fined linebacker Vontaze Burfict,...
Steelers’ Mason Rudolph talks about improving his deep ball, teammates’ growth
As Pittsburgh Steelers training camp continues, Wednesday’s guest in our “Letters from Camp” podcast at “Breakfast With Benz” is Mason Rudolph. Perhaps no Steeler will be as scrutinized by the fans during Friday night’s preseason opener as he will be. Essentially, Rudolph was a redshirt during his rookie season. But...
Tim Benz: Steelers fans will hate centennial list of Top 100 NFL teams
A lot of national outlets have spent a lot of time taking shots at the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason. And many are predicting Baltimore or Cleveland will win the AFC North. Therefore, USA Today’s Nate Davis probably made a lot of friends in Western Pennsylvania when he predicted the Steelers...
Steelers daily preview: Health a question mark as short work week concludes
Each day of Steelers training camp, the Trib rounds up some things to pay attention to during practice at Saint Vincent: WHAT TO WATCH Last tuneup: Thanks to an off day Monday and a game Friday, the Steelers have only two practices this week on campus, and they will wrap...
Dolphins’ Kenny Stills calls out owner for hosting Trump luncheon
MIAMI — Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills publicly criticized team owner Steve Ross on Wednesday for his plans to host President Trump at Ross’ home in New York for a fundraising event later this week. Stills, the Dolphins’ outspoken leader and advocate for human rights, called out Ross for...
Pirates farm report for Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 56-57) lost 8-1 to Norfolk (Orioles). LHP Sean Keselica (1-6, 4.41) took the loss after allowing four runs on a hit in a third of an inning. Starting RHP James Marvel (3-0, 1.87) had a no-decision despite giving up an unearned run in four innings with four strikeouts...
Antonio Brown has to explain to his kids why Ben Roethlisberger is not at practiceVideo
It might be a while before the explanation ever sets in. Former Steelers receiver Antonio Brown had to explain to his kids why his former quarterback is not on his new team. “Where’s Roethlisberger?” Black and Yellow ➡️ Silver and Black. Big changes take some getting used to.#HardKnocks: Training Camp...
Steven Brault’s solid start not enough in Pirates’ 4-3 loss to Brewers
On most occasions, Clint Hurdle doesn’t say much when he walks to the mound to pull his pitcher from the game. But he had words for Steven Brault on Tuesday night while the Pittsburgh Pirates were losing 4-3 to the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park. Good words. “Light-hearted,” Brault said....
Browns RB Nick Chubb poised for breakout season
BEREA, Ohio — Nick Chubb skipped the parties in college. Not his style. He was reserved and quiet at Georgia, keeping to himself or working out in the Bulldogs’ weight room. The soft-spoken kid from historic Chubbtown was courteous and driven off the field, tough and powerful on it. Browns...
Hempfield East making memories during trip to Great Lakes Regional
Hempfield East’s American Legion Post 981 baseball team boarded a charter bus Tuesday morning at Westmoreland Mall and headed west on a new journey. The team, pioneers for District 31 and Region 7, are headed to Charleston, Ill. to participate in the American Legion Baseball Great Lakes Regional beginning on...
Steelers Inside the Ropes: Devlin ‘Duck Dynasty’ Hodges making plays
“Let’s go, ‘Duck Dynasty,’ ” coach Mike Tomlin yelled toward his offense on the sidelines before the final drill of Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Steelers practice. So Devlin Hodges ran into the huddle and took over the hurry-up, late-game simulation between second-teamers. Earlier in practice and for the second time in recent...
Kevin Gorman: Steelers place a premium value on versatility of B.J. Finney on O-line
B.J. Finney doesn’t describe himself as a starter for the Pittsburgh Steelers, even if his offensive linemates include him when talking about their top six instead of front five. Then again, Finney doesn’t even describe himself as a center or a guard. Why bother when there is a chance that...
Pirates notebook: No ‘touchdown’ dances for Bryan Reynolds
Bryan Reynolds allowed himself a slight smile — and nothing more — when he reached over the left field wall Monday night and robbed the Brewers’ Mike Moustakas of a home run. “I’m not going to throw my glove off and start dancing just because I made a catch,” he...
