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Not just ‘Mister August,’ OLB Nick Herbig poised to take 2nd-year leap for Steelers 
Call him Mr. August. Nick Herbig’s skills, though, by all accounts, translate to when the football really matters. After a sack-and-a-half during Saturday night’s preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills, Herbig is up to five sacks in five August NFL games. Of course, that calendar identifier signifies that his production...
Penn State notebook: Despite injury, North Allegheny's Khalil Dinkins expected to play key role in offense
James Franklin offered some positive news on Penn State’s wide receiver room a few days back. A couple of fourth-year players have emerged in August. There have been other interesting revelations with the West Virginia opener two weeks away. Here are a few updates on the progress of Penn State...
In his 6th season at Pitt, Brandon George leads a young group of linebackers 
To hear Brandon George spread the word, Pitt’s linebackers bring the complete package to the field. “We have some athletes,” he said. “We have guys who, for all intents and purposes in other defenses, might be fast enough and quick enough to play safety. It’s not something you see all...
Feats of Strength, Airing of Grievances as Steelers offense sputters during Russell Wilson's preseason debut 
Pittsburgh football fans have been waiting for months to see Russell Wilson in a Steelers uniform at Acrisure Stadium. Maybe the next time they see him, he’ll actually lead a scoring drive. No, the Steelers’ shortcomings on offense certainly weren’t all Wilson’s fault, as the team’s first unit stumbled through...
Stoppage time goals lead to draw between Riverhounds, Colorado Springs
In about five minutes of second half stoppage time the Pittsburgh Riverhounds went from jubilation to the sensation of a gut punch. Sean Suber’s header into the net 25 seconds into the five minutes of added time gave the Hounds the lead, but they couldn’t see it out. Colorado Springs’...
Steelers DB Thomas Graham Jr. embraces chance to start, make impression during preseason
Looking to take advantage of an opportunity to make an impression so he can make the team, Thomas Graham Jr. certainly wasn’t intimidated by having to face one of the best at his position in the NFL. A spot starter at nickel/slot defensive back because of a pair of injuries...
Penn State's Adisa Isaac shines before exiting Ravens debut: 'He was a factor'
BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Ravens have had two rookies suffer injuries in as many preseason games. Last week, it was cornerback Nate Wiggins who exited early with a shoulder injury against the Philadelphia Eagles before returning to practice Thursday. On Saturday, outside linebacker Adisa Isaac went to the medical tent...
Offense struggles for 2nd week in row in Steelers' preseason loss to Bills
At least Russell Wilson didn’t have any issues handling the snap from center in his Pittsburgh Steelers debut. That is one of the few positives that can be taken from the way the first-team offense performed under Wilson’s tutelage in the Steelers’ second preseason game. Continuing a trend that began...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 17, 2024: Thomas Harrington shines in Indianapolis victory
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 56-59) shut out St. Paul (Twins), 3-0. 3B Jose Rojas (.246) and RF Edward Olivares (.273) each hit solo homers. Olivares was 3 for 4. 1B Billy Cook (.295) was 3 for 4 with a double and run scored. C Jason Delay (.282) was 2 for 3 with...
Steelers notebook: Rookie Beanie Bishop a surprise inactive in preseason game vs. Bills
Among five notable players who were not in uniform because of injury for the Pittsburgh Steelers during Saturday’s preseason game was one whose ailment was not previously known. Rookie defensive back Beanie Bishop did not play against the Buffalo Bills. A source told TribLive the decision was “precautionary” related to...
Caleb Williams runs for TD, leads 2 scoring drives as Bears beat Bengals 27-3 
CHICAGO — Caleb Williams looked downfield and saw nobody open. He spun and hit Rome Odunze deep on the run, one prized rookie connecting with another on a 45-yard pass. It was just the sort of play Chicago hopes to see on a consistent basis. Williams made another good impression...
Hideki Matsuyama surges to a 5-shot lead in steamy Memphis 
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Hideki Matsuyama felt his lower back starting to act up. On a whim, he decided to put a new putter in his bag for the start of the PGA Tour postseason. And now the Japanese star has a five-shot lead going into the final round of the...
Backup QB Nick Mullens throws TD pass in Vikings' 27-12 win over Browns in battle of roster reserves 
CLEVELAND — Nick Mullens threw a touchdown pass on the heels of Minnesota’s quarterback rotation getting jumbled this week by J.J McCarty’s season-ending injury, and the Vikings beat the Cleveland Browns, 27-12, in a preseason game Saturday. Mullens connected with wide receiver Trishton Jackson on a 14-yard TD in the...
'You can't replace Cutch': How the Pirates will deal with losing DH Andrew McCutchen to IL
Wearing a black brace to stabilize his inflamed left knee, Andrew McCutchen received pats on his back from teammates Saturday morning as he limped near his locker in the Pittsburgh Pirates clubhouse. McCutchen knew he more than likely was headed to the 10-day injured list, which meant the Pirates had...
NASCAR's Austin Dillon goes to Michigan with no regrets for wrecking Joey Logano and Denny Hamilin 
BROOKLYN, Mich. — Austin Dillon has no regrets over his aggressive actions that triggered last-lap wrecks for Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin before Dillon went on to win at Richmond Raceway and had NASCAR later revoke his automatic spot in the playoffs. “You don’t hate the player,” Dillon said Saturday,...
Bailey Falter solid, Pirates hit 3 homers to top Mariners, win series
Winning a series and stacking victories back-to-back had been foreign feelings for the Pittsburgh Pirates in August, as the club navigated through a debilitating 10-game losing streak. The Pirates won their first game since Aug. 3 on Friday night, taking the series opener vs. Seattle at PNC Park. Saturday afternoon,...
Backup QB Josh Johnson goes 11 for 11 as the Ravens hold off the Falcons 13-12 
BALTIMORE — Josh Johnson completed all 11 of his pass attempts, and Emory Jones added a long touchdown throw in the second half to lift the Baltimore Ravens to a 13-12 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday. The Falcons scored with 36 seconds remaining on a 3-yard run by...
Pirates lose designated hitter, leadoff batter Andrew McCutchen to 10-day IL
Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen is headed to the 10-day injured list with left knee inflammation, the club announced Saturday ahead of an afternoon game at PNC Park with the Seattle Mariners. In a corresponding transaction, infielder Alika Williams was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis. McCutchen has appeared in 101...
Mark Madden's Hot Take: Olympic flag football will be drowned in endless glory for NFL, Team USA
False and misguided patriotism duly noted, the U.S. men’s basketball team winning gold at the Olympics (as pre-ordained by a string of double-digit point spreads) was farcical to the objective eye, best exemplified by LeBron James dunking over some swizzle stick from South Sudan, then going through his flexing and...
Returning DB Cam Miller confident in Penn State’s new-look cornerback room
Cam Miller had to wait 24 games to make his first start at Penn State. His next start could be only a couple weeks away. The Nittany Lions will unveil a revamped cornerback room against West Virginia on Aug. 31 in Morgantown. Johnny Dixon, Kalen King and Daequan Hardy, Penn...
Monessen football will lean on quartet of juniors to push for WPIAL playoff spot 
Ty Kershaw remembers when fellow running back Tavian Taylor was reluctant to play football. Not the biggest kid on the block, Taylor wasn’t terribly enthused about suiting up for Monessen and coach Wade Brown two years ago. As a freshman, Taylor was just a couple of inches over 5 feet...
Pitt Take 5: Rebuilt defensive line, linebacker positions under scrutiny at final scrimmage
After cleanup at the end of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason game Saturday night, Pitt takes the stage Sunday at Acrisure Stadium for its second and final intrasquad scrimmage of the summer. It’s an important session for several players seeking to earn playing time, especially on the defensive line and linebacker,...
Rangers' Max Scherzer says he can still pitch at a high level despite recent injury history
ARLINGTON, Texas — Three-time Cy Young Award winner and active strikeout leader Max Scherzer, who has started only once for the Texas Rangers since turning 40 last month, threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Friday and said his injuries this season haven’t made him reconsider whether he wants to keep pitching....
Pirates farm report for Aug. 16, 2024: Bubba Chandler fans 11 in 6 innings for Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 55-59) scored two in the bottom of the seventh to beat St. Paul (Twins), 3-2. RHP Bubba Chandler (0.00) made his second Triple-A start and pitched six scoreless innings, allowing five hits and two walks with 11 strikeouts. RHP Fineas Del Bonta-Smith (3-1, 3.80) gave up two runs,...
Dodgers place Tyler Glasnow on IL with right elbow tendinitis 
ST. LOUIS — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with right elbow tendinitis. It’s the second IL stint this season for the 31-year-old right-hander. Glasnow, a former Pirate, is 9-6 with a 3.49 ERA over 22 starts in his first season with...


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