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Recruiting rankings, ratings accurate but imperfect in projecting eventual NFL talent
When former Pitt defensive lineman Calijah Kancey heard his name called as the 19th overall pick in the NFL Draft last spring, he was one of eight former three-star recruits, as ranked by 247Sports, to be selected in the first round. Kenny Pickett, chosen by the Steelers at No. 20...
Penguins forward Vinnie Hinostroza clears waivers
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Vinnie Hinostorza cleared waivers Saturday and remains on the club’s NHL roster for the time being. With Hinostroza having gone unclaimed on waivers, the Penguins are free to assign him to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL). A right-handed shot, Hinostroza has been used in a...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Sidney Crosby is performing at MVP level, yet still underappreciated
Sidney Crosby sits 25th among NHL scorers with 31 points in 28 games. He’s fourth in goals with 17. Imagine what his statistics might be if the Pittsburgh Penguins’ power play didn’t stink most games. He’s carrying a subpar Penguins team on his back, albeit not to great heights thus...
Minor league report: Colin White pushes Penguins past CometsVideo
A goal and an assist by forward Colin White led the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to a 4-1 road win against the Utica Comets at Adirondack Bank Center in Utica, N.Y. on Friday. Goaltender Joel Blomqvist made 21 saves on 22 shots, improving his record to 7-4-2. Defensemen Will Butcher and Jack...
Matt Carpenter acquired by Braves in multiplayer trade with Padres
SAN DIEGO — First baseman Matt Carpenter was acquired by the Atlanta Braves along with left-hander Ray Kerr and cash from the San Diego Padres on Friday for outfielder Drew Campbell. A three-time All-Star with St. Louis, the 38-year-old Carpenter revived his career with the New York Yankees in 2022...
Pirates add more OF depth, acquire Edward Olivares from Royals
The Pittsburgh Pirates added to their outfield depth by acquiring Edward Olivares on Friday from the Kansas City Royals for minor league outfielder Deivis Nadal, per a report by Anne Rogers of MLB.com. The right-handed hitting Olivares batted .263/.317/.452 with 23 doubles, four triples, 12 home runs and 36 RBIs...
Catcher Austin Hedges, Cleveland Guardians finalize $4 million, 1-year contract
CLEVELAND — Catcher Austin Hedges and the Cleveland Guardians finalized their $4 million, one-year contract on Friday. Hedges, who played in Cleveland from 2020-22, is solid defensively and, perhaps most importantly, he’s a clubhouse leader. The Guardians missed his presence last season and especially having him as an influence for...
NCAA, states seek to extend restraining order, letting transfer athletes play through the spring
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The NCAA and a coalition of states suing the organization asked a federal court Friday to extend a small window for multiple-transfer athletes to compete through at least the winter and spring semesters. The motion seeks to extend the 14-day temporary restraining order barring the NCAA from...
Penn State OC Andy Kotelnicki makes memorable 1st impression
STATE COLLEGE — Andy Kotelnicki started by telling a story about growing up in a small town in Minnesota. Penn State’s new offensive coordinator was a kid when he was given a football helmet by his mom. It was the classic white Penn State helmet with a stripe down the...
State Supreme Court hands control of Pac-12 to Oregon State, Washington State
The Washington state Supreme Court declined on Friday to review the Pac-12’s appeal of a lower court ruling that gives full control of the conference to Oregon State and Washington State, keeping in place a legal victory for the league’s two remaining schools over its 10 departing members. Last month,...
Tiger Woods and son get another crack at PNC Championship. Woods jokingly calls it the 5th major
ORLANDO, Fla. — No wonder Tiger Woods jokingly refers to the PNC Championship as the fifth major. Woods was together with 14-year-old son Charlie on Friday, their swings eerily similar and the encouraging words coming as only Woods can deliver them. They were warming up ahead of the pro-am, hitting...
Rangers’ Max Scherzer has back surgery, will miss start of 2024 season
ARLINGTON, Texas — Max Scherzer had surgery for a herniated disk in his lower back and will miss a significant portion of next season. The 39-year-old right-hander, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, had surgery Thursday after injections and other less evasive treatments didn’t relieve the pain. He is due...
Penguins place forward Vinnie Hinostroza on waivers
The Pittsburgh Penguins placed forward Vinnie Hinostroza on waivers Friday afternoon. Should he go unclaimed and clear by 2 p.m. Saturday, the team can assign him to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. A right-handed shot, Hinostroza has been used in a variety of roles this season, including on both...
Pitt Take 5: Busy week of finals, practice ends Saturday against South Carolina State
Jeff Capel and Pitt athletic officials take a lot of local heat for keeping Duquesne off their nonconference schedule. The schools are separated by 2 miles and both compete in Division I, but they haven’t played each other since 2018. That’s after meeting 87 times, starting in 1932. Pitt leads...
Slow starts remain common thread that Steelers would like to change against Colts
The offensive coordinator and play-caller have changed. So has the quarterback. A few things remain the same, however, for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and they are deficiencies that Mitch Trubisky wants to correct Saturday in Indianapolis. “Slow start,” Trubisky said. “I have to be better on third downs. Got to execute...
Chargers fire coach Brandon Staley, general manager Tom Telesco in midst of disappointing season
The Los Angeles Chargers fired coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco on Friday morning after one of the worst losses in franchise history. The Chargers made the playoffs last season but are one of this year’s biggest disappointments at 5-9, with losses in five of their last six...
Iuzzolinos collide in unique father-son college basketball matchup
Mike Iuzzolino remembers using the floor of coach D.P. Harris’ office as a pretend highway. “When I was 8, I used to play with my toy trucks under his desk,” the Saint Vincent junior guard said. “I grew up here.” Iuzzolino spent four years as a curious tag-a-long with a...
Mark Madden: More needed from Steelers’ defensive leaders to beat Colts
Mario Lemieux was known to say, “I make the most money. I need to do more.” Sometimes after he racked up five points but the Penguins lost 9-6. T.J. Watt’s contract with the Steelers is worth $112 million. Minkah Fitzpatrick’s will pay him $73.6 million. Cameron Heyward’s is $71.4 million....
Valtteri Puustinen’s value to the Penguins is easy to understandVideo
Some language barriers still exist for Valtteri Puustinen, even after two-plus years in North America. But the Finn’s sentiments are easy to understand for his teammates. “Any time you get him outside the rink and you get him kind of going on Google Translate trying to have a conversation with...
First Call: Cam Heyward disagrees with Ben Roethlisberger’s ‘Steelers Way’ take; Tyler Glasnow reportedly heading west in trade
Friday’s “First Call” features Cameron Heyward rebuffing Ben Roethlisberger’s assessment of Pittsburgh Steelers culture. An ex-Steeler is upset with the state of the team. A former Pirate is about to be part of a big trade. And a local hoops star just set a record at Duquesne. Dissenting opinion Ben...
Steelers 4 Downs: Red-zone woes, myriad options at slot/nickel DB, ironman streak ends
1. Red-faced in the red zone If nothing else positive can be said about the performance of the Pittsburgh Steelers offense inside the red zone this season, at least it has been consistent. As in, consistently ranked as the second-worst in the NFL. In evaluating the 32 teams for their...
Pirates A to Z: Acquired at trade deadline, LHP Jackson Wolf a top-10 prospect with potential
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Jackson Wolf Position: Pitcher Throws: Left Age: 24 Height: 6-foot-7 Weight: 205 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Went 1-0 with a 5.40 ERA and 1.40 WHIP in five innings over one...
Football Footnotes: There’s no reason to bet on the Steelers Saturday, so just go ahead and do so
After losing back-to-back games against a pair of two-win teams, there is no reason to pick the Pittsburgh Steelers to win Saturday in Indianapolis. Hence, I’m picking the Steelers to win Saturday in Indianapolis. That’s the way the NFL has been the past five to 10 years. That’s the way...
Raiders set franchise scoring record in rout of hapless Chargers
LAS VEGAS — Four days after losing 3-0, the Las Vegas Raiders scored 42 points by halftime, didn’t let the Los Angeles Chargers cross midfield until the third quarter and rolled to a record-setting 63-21 victory on Thursday night. The Raiders set a franchise scoring record, topping the team’s 59-14...
Ravens, Jaguars square off in matchup of AFC division leaders
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars haven’t fared very well against the NFL’s elite defenses this season. They’re 0-3 against Cleveland (ranked first), San Francisco (seventh) and Kansas City (sixth), and they’ve failed to top 300 yards against any of them. It’s a hurdle the Jaguars (8-5) need to overcome...
