Sports category, Page 434
PIAA adopts girls flag football as sanctioned high school sport statewide
Flag football is officially a sanctioned sport for Pennsylvania high school girls, meaning the WPIAL and PIAA soon will be crowning champions. The PIAA board voted Wednesday to add flag football to its growing catalog of sports. This vote was the third and final needed to complete the PIAA’s emerging...
Steelers still trying to find right formula at wide receiver beyond George Pickens
Diontae Johnson’s start with the Carolina Panthers has been as smooth as a rusty razor blade. Through two games, Johnson’s five receptions rank tied for No. 56 among NFL wide receivers. His 34 receiving yards are tied for No. 81. Those stats, however, look worthy of the Hall of Fame...
When Eli Holstein plays quarterback for Pitt, he said he’s representing pride, work ethic of 2 families
In the final tense moments of the Backyard Brawl, ESPN TV cameras focused on Eli Holstein, capturing the sweat on his brow, the passion and even anger in his eyes and — when the comeback against West Virginia was complete — the pride and joy on his face. You might...
Jordan Love practices with Packers for 1st time since injury
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love practiced Wednesday for the first time since injuring his left medial collateral ligament in a season-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Love participated in the brief portion of the practice that was open to reporters. Love hadn’t practiced at all...
Roman Wilson limited at Steelers practice, Najee Harris has achieved ‘veteran day off’ status
Rookie receiver Roman Wilson remains limited at Pittsburgh Steelers practices, putting his status to make his NFL debut in doubt again for the home opener Sunday. Since suffering an ankle injury early during training camp, Wilson has made it through only one “full” practice over the past seven weeks —...
Philadelphia mayor strikes deal with the 76ers to build a new arena downtown
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers have a new teammate in their bid to build a new $1.3 billion arena downtown. Mayor Cherelle Parker announced Wednesday that she has forged a deal with team owners to keep the NBA franchise in town and will send it to city council. The decision...
Expectations remain the same for the Penguins entering 2024-25
Like anyone else with a vested interest in the Pittsburgh Penguins, Bryan Rust’s fortunes are tied to the presence of Sidney Crosby. And even more so for Rust as he has been Crosby’s predominant right winger for the past handful of seasons. But unlike others, Rust wasn’t fixated on the...
While still mourning deaths of Johnny, Matthew Gaudreau, Kevin Hayes begins camp with Penguins
Starting up with a new club is routine enough for Kevin Hayes. A veteran winger entering his 12th NHL season and first in Pittsburgh, Hayes is on his fifth team. Prior transitions have prepared Hayes for getting underway in new surroundings, which he did Wednesday as the Penguins opened preseason...
Rodney Williams moved to Steelers’ active roster, as WR Ben Skowronek heads to IR
Rodney Williams is back on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ active roster, part of a handful of minor roster moves announced before Wednesday’s practice. Williams becomes the fifth tight end on the 53-man list, joining Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington, MyCole Pruitt and Connor Heyward. There have been times the Steelers carried as...
Hines Ward, James Harrison, James Farrior among Steelers nominated for Hall of Fame
Four two-time Super Bowl winners from the mid-2000s are among seven former Pittsburgh Steelers players on the initial list of “modern era” nominees for the 2025 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Receiver Hines Ward, linebackers James Farrior and James Harrison and defensive tackle Casey Hampton each played...
Pittsburgh Riveters unveil name, logo for new USL W League teamVideo
Pittsburgh’s newest professional sports team officially has a name and familiar look to its logo. The city’s new USL W League team revealed it will be called the Pittsburgh Riveters on Wednesday morning and also unveiled a logo featuring the city’s iconic black and yellow color scheme and Rosie the...
The marquee cross-country road trips have begun in the expanded Big Ten
LOS ANGELES — Indiana fans converged on the restaurants and hotels of Pasadena’s famed Colorado Boulevard last weekend. On Saturday night, they cheered their Hoosiers to a blowout victory at the Rose Bowl. A big contingent of Southern California fans will invade Ann Arbor, Mich., this weekend, while a slightly...
ACC eyes revenue distribution models that could quell disputes with FSU, Clemson, AP sources say
Atlantic Coast Conference leaders are discussing new ways of divvying up media rights revenue that could potentially resolve legal disputes with Florida State and Clemson, two people familiar with the league’s internal talks told The Associated Press on Tuesday night. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because there is...
Mark Madden: Steelers’ handling of Broderick Jones is going horribly wrong
Broderick Jones is a mess. Most of the blame lies with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers traded up to take Jones with the 14th pick of last year’s NFL Draft. He was supposed to be their franchise left tackle. Jones started 11 games as a rookie, all at right tackle....
Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson injured as training camp opens
The Pittsburgh Penguins opened their training camp in Cranberry on Wednesday without one of their top players. Defenseman Erik Karlsson is sidelined because of an undisclosed injury and is considered day-to-day. No specifics as to the nature or cause of the ailment were provided. Speaking after practice, coach Mike Sullivan...
Despite inconsistent run support, Paul Skenes among pitchers projected to be on All-MLB team
Since 2019, Major League Baseball has put together an All-MLB team. On Tuesday, MLB.com posted a projection of who may make this year’s squad. Pirates rookie sensation Paul Skenes is on it. The 22-year-old pitcher made his big league debut on May 11 at PNC Park. Since then, the 2023...
Russell Wilson and Ciara visit UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
One of the city’s most famous couples made a stop Tuesday at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson and his pop star wife, Ciara, were decked out head to toe in black and gold as they played music with patients and their families. Thank you @ChildrensPgh!...
Tim Benz: Mike Tomlin hates QB hypotheticals, but this is one he must consider
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin hates hypotheticals. Especially when it comes to the quarterback position. He tells us that every week. Meanwhile, I love hypotheticals. Especially about the quarterback position. I try to come up with a new one every week. Sorry, “Coach T.” It’s sorta part of this job. Here...
First Call: Jim Harbaugh expresses respect for Pittsburgh football; interesting advanced stats for T.J. Watt
Wednesday’s “First Call” has some interesting numbers on Steelers All-Pro T.J. Watt. The franchise also made some moves to offset some injuries on special teams. Jim Harbaugh has a lot of love for Pittsburgh as his Los Angeles Chargers are set to arrive in the city this weekend. And a...
Pirates rookie Nick Yorke notches 1st MLB hit, picks up 2 more in St. Louis
Nick Yorke didn’t know when he was going to get his first major league hit, but the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie second baseman knew exactly who was getting the souvenir ball once he did. When Yorke singled to right-center off Lance Lynn in the fifth inning of a 3-1 loss to...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 17, 2024: Endy Rodriguez collects 2 hits for Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 73-69) lost 4-2 to St. Paul (Twins). RHP Bubba Chandler started and went 5⅓ innings, allowing two runs on seven hits with two walks and eighth strikeouts. He pitched four scoreless innings before giving up a solo home run in the fifth and another run in the sixth....
Pirates struggle to score against Cardinals, who clinch season series with win
The Pittsburgh Pirates got eight hits, including three by rookie second baseman Nick Yorke, but continued to struggle to score against the St. Louis Cardinals. It cost them the season series against their NL Central rival. Rookie Jordan Walker hit the go-ahead home run with a solo shot in the...
Dolphins place Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve after latest concussionVideo
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins placed Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve Tuesday after the quarterback was diagnosed with his third concussion in two years. Tagovailoa will be sidelined for at least four games. He will be eligible to return in Week 8 when the Dolphins host Arizona but...
Penguins announce training camp roster
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced the roster for their upcoming training camp which opens Wednesday in Cranberry. In total, 69 players were invited: 38 forwards, 25 defensemen and six goaltenders. Four additional players are not medically cleared to participate: forwards Beau Jelsma, Jagger Joshua and Matt Nieto as well as goaltender...
Broderick Jones dropped to 2nd team for Steelers after strong debut by RT Troy Fautanu
The clock has been turned back on Broderick Jones’ NFL career. Three games into his second season, Jones is in the same spot he occupied when he broke training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers as a rookie: on the bench. Unlike last year when Jones ceded playing time to two...
