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Penn State volleyball coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley hopes her Final 4 experience can help guide her team
It’s a long way from Hawaii to Louisville, Ky., but Katie Schumacher-Cawley has enjoyed every mile of the journey. Schumacher-Cawley, Penn State’s women’s volleyball coach, knows all about what she calls the external “chaos” of the NCAA Tournament Final Four. She was there in Hawaii in 1999 when — as...
Kyle Tucker open to long-term deal with Cubs after trade
CHICAGO — Kyle Tucker played his first major-league games at Wrigley Field when the Houston Astros visited the Chicago Cubs in April. It was cold, he said, and a lot of fun. “Those fans love their Cubs,” Tucker said. “That’s kind of how it felt from, you know, the visiting...
Robert Morris gets back in win column with furious comeback vs. TowsonVideo
There were many heroes Tuesday night in Robert Morris’ epic, come-from-behind victory over Towson in men’s basketball at UPMC Events Center, a 68-67 decision that saw the Colonials enjoy the lead for a grand total of 73 seconds. What mattered was they led when the game was over after trailing...
Falcons name rookie Michael Penix Jr. starter, bench Kirk Cousins
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons are turning to rookie Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback and benching veteran Kirk Cousins as they fight for their first playoff berth since 2017. Coach Raheem Morris announced the decision in a statement Tuesday night. “After review we have made the decision Michael...
All-Pro safety Budda Baker signs 3-year deal with Cardinals
TEMPE, Ariz. — Two-time All-Pro safety Budda Baker signed a three-year deal on Tuesday to stay with the Arizona Cardinals through the 2027 season. The 28-year-old Baker’s deal is worth $54 million and includes $30 million guaranteed, according to NFL Network and ESPN. Baker has been a mainstay for the...
Reports: Greensburg Salem grad Brennan Marion to become Sacramento State head coach
Greensburg Salem graduate Brennan Marion is finalizing a deal to become the head coach at Sacramento State, according to multiple reports and first reported by Matt Zenitz of 247Sports. Marion was the offensive coordinator at UNLV for the last two seasons. Dan Mullen was hired after UNLV head coach Barry...
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes plans to play vs. Texans despite high-ankle sprainVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is preparing to play against Houston on Saturday, unless his ailing ankle puts the two-time MVP in such a precarious position that he can’t protect himself or he “puts the football team in a bad position.” Mahomes suffered a mild high-ankle sprain...
Reports: Yankees agree to acquire Cody Bellinger from Cubs for pitcher Cody PoteetVideo
NEW YORK — The New York Yankees agreed to acquire outfielder Cody Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday for right-hander Cody Poteet, according to multiple reports. Chicago will send the Yankees $5 million as part of the trade. The 29-year-old Bellinger, whose father Clay helped the Yankees win World...
Reports: Browns bench QB Jameis Winston, will start Dorian Thompson-RobinsonVideo
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns are starting quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson on Sunday in Cincinnati with the switch coming after Jameis Winston threw three more interceptions, according to multiple reports. Winston, who took over Cleveland’s starting job in October when Deshaun Watson suffered a season-ending injury, was benched after throwing his...
Trey Cabbage released by Pirates in order to pursue opportunity to play in Japan
Trey Cabbage’s short stint with the Pittsburgh Pirates ended Tuesday when the outfielder/first baseman cleared unconditional release waivers and was released from their roster. Cabbage is pursuing an opportunity to play in Japan, where he is expected to sign with the Yomiuri Giants of the Nippon Professional Baseball League. Cabbage,...
‘Better than going to Disney World’: Fans revel in CFP debuts at campus sitesVideo
Forget the cost, the frenzied planning and the timing around the holidays. SMU fan Will Howard is living the dream: His beloved Mustangs are in the 12-team hunt for a national championship, and he’s going to ride it to the end. “It’s better than going to Disney World,” Howard said....
T.J. Watt among 4 injured starters listed as non-participants in Steelers’ practice
Four Pittsburgh Steelers starters, including All-Pro outside linebacker T.J. Watt, were listed as not practicing Tuesday in the team’s injury report. Watt (ankle) was joined by fellow starters in wide receiver George Pickens (hamstring), strong safety DeShon Elliott (hamstring) and cornerback Donte Jackson (back), as well as backup quarterback Justin...
NBA announces All-Star tournament plan for this season: 4 teams, 3 games, 1 night
LAS VEGAS — The NBA ‘s All-Star Game is going to be an All-Star tournament this season, with the league announcing on Tuesday that it has finalized plans to use a different format for the upcoming midseason showcase in San Francisco. And scoring is sure to be down — way,...
Steelers ILB Patrick Queen focused on stopping NFL’s ‘most dangerous guy’
After the Pittsburgh Steelers had a significant number of missed tackles against the Philadelphia Eagles, Patrick Queen promised to take a long look in the mirror and search for ways to improve. “We’ve got to get better,” Queen said of the 27-14 loss to the Eagles. “The plays we should’ve...
Mobile SMU QB Kevin Jennings has Penn State’s attentionVideo
It’s possible, if not likely, that one offensive play of SMU’s from the recent ACC championship game is featuring prominently in Penn State’s film preparations for Saturday’s College Football Playoff game. It came with just about seven minutes left in the first quarter and went for SMU’s opening touchdown vs....
A rocky journey led Penguins defenseman Nate Clurman to the NHL
Nate Clurman’s memories of the Colorado Avalanche’s first two Stanley Cup titles in 1996 and 2001 are a bit fuzzy. Especially since he was born in 1998, in between those triumphs. But they had a pretty direct impact on him. Much like the generations of players from Western Pennsylvania who...
Curt Cignetti named AP Coach of the Year after leading a remarkable turnaround at Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — When Curt Cignetti took the Indiana job last fall, he promised immediate success. It wasn’t boastful bluster. After daring the doubters to Google his winning pedigree, the son of a Hall of Fame football coach delivered on his word by leading the Hoosiers to a school-record 11 wins,...
NFL officiating expert Gene Steratore explains controversial calls in Steelers-Eagles gameVideo
During his weekly appearance on WDVE, CBS NFL rules analyst Gene Steratore discussed a number of officiating decisions in the Steelers’ 27-13 loss at Philadelphia on Sunday. The one that seems to have inflamed Steelers fans (and players) the most is the scrum that broke out in the first half...
Remembering his Pitt roots, Jared Wayne chooses Orange Arrow in the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats campaign
Houston Texans wide receiver Jared Wayne left Pitt after the 2022 season with 146 receptions for 2,038 yards and 13 touchdowns. But he also carried something else that will last with him far beyond his playing days and mean more than mere numbers: a sense of accomplishment off the field....
Division titles rare as of late for Steelers, but team can clinch 1 in Baltimore
No team has won the AFC North more often since its inception in 2002 than the Pittsburgh Steelers. No team in the NFL has won more division titles since the 1970 NFL/AFL merger, either. The Steelers, though, are in the midst of a dry spell in that realm. That can...
Lydia Ko had doubts about her game but she never felt more proud of her climb back to the top
Lydia Ko had the Olympic gold medal virtually wrapped up when she had a conversation with herself walking up the 18th fairway at Le Golf National that surprised her. “The thing I told myself walking down the 18th was, ‘I’m so proud of myself.’ And I never say that to...
Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic scheduled to face Kings
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic is scheduled to start Tuesday’s home game against the Los Angeles Kings at PPG Paints Arena. Coach Mike Sullivan announced Nedeljkovic’s status following an optional morning skate in Cranberry. In 13 games this season, Nedeljkovic has a 4-5-3 record, a 3.37 goals against average and...
The Unify League is soccer’s latest incarnation of a breakaway European Super League
MANCHESTER, England — Organizers of a breakaway European Super League have revealed new plans to create a rival to the Champions League. The Unify League is the latest incarnation of a proposed elite competition for the biggest soccer clubs in Europe. It comes after the launch of a Super League...
Left-hander Max Fried and Yankees finalize $218 million, 8-year contract
NEW YORK — Left-hander Max Fried and the New York Yankees finalized a $218 million, eight-year contract on Tuesday. The deal was agreed to last week at the winter meetings after the Yankees lost outfielder Juan Soto to the rival Mets. Fried’s deal is the largest for a left-handed pitcher...
Conor McGregor says he’s in negotiations with Logan Paul for boxing exhibition in India
Conor McGregor says he’s in negotiations to fight Logan Paul in a boxing exhibition in India. McGregor said early Tuesday morning on social media he’s in “preliminary agreements” with the family of billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani to fight Paul. “I have agreed,” McGregor said. McGregor also said that rumors of...
