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Penguins finally score on the power play and beat Coyotes
It was a night to celebrate hockey in Pittsburgh. West Mifflin native and Arizona Coyotes rookie forward Logan Cooley – perhaps the greatest talent this region has ever produced in the sport – played at PPG Paints Arena for the first time in his young career against the Pittsburgh Penguins....
Pirates sign burly first baseman Rowdy Tellez
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free agent first baseman Rowdy Tellez on Tuesday to a one-year contract, sources confirmed to TribLive. The deal is for $3.2 million with incentives that could make it worth $4 million. Tellez, 28, remains in the NL Central Division after spending the past two-plus seasons with...
Penguins defenseman P.O Joseph returns from injury
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman P.O Joseph returned to his team’s lineup Tuesday for a home game against the Arizona Coyotes at PPG Paints Arena. Activated from injured reserve earlier in the day, Joseph had missed the previous 16 games because of an undisclosed ailment. Limited to five games and an assist...
After moving up depth chart, backup QB Mason Rudolph working, waiting in case Steelers need him
A record 66 quarterbacks started at least one NFL game last season, an average of more than two per team. Mason Rudolph was not one of them. Through 14 weeks this year, 55 quarterbacks have made at least one start. Again, Rudolph is not among that group. Rudolph won’t start...
Keeanu Benton promoted to 1st-team among Steelers’ official depth-chart changes
There was no team meeting and no grand announcement. By all appearances, the man most affected wasn’t even told. But the Pittsburgh Steelers officially have a new starting nose tackle. On the depth chart page of the team’s official notes in advance of Saturday’s game at the Indianapolis Colts, among...
OLBs T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith practice for Steelers, remain in concussion protocol
“Batman and Robin” were back at their outside linebacker positions at practice Tuesday. In an encouraging sign they could be cleared to play in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ game Saturday at the Indianapolis Colts, T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith were on the field for the first practice of the week. They...
Penguins assign defenseman Dmitri Samorukov to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
The Pittsburgh Penguins assigned defenseman Dmitri Samorukov to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League on Tuesday after he cleared waivers. This maneuver provides roster flexibility and allowed the team to formally activate defenseman P.O Joseph from injured reserve. The Penguins signed Samorukov to a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000 on...
Browns lose another offensive tackle as Jedrick Wills Jr. has season-ending knee surgery
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns lost their second starting offensive tackle in two days as Jedrick Wills Jr. underwent season-ending knee surgery Tuesday. Wills had been on injured reserve since Nov. 7, and the Browns (8-5) had hoped the left tackle would be able to return at some point this...
Chargers QB Justin Herbert will miss rest of season after undergoing surgery on broken finger
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Justin Herbert will undergo surgery Tuesday on his broken index finger on his right hand and will miss the Los Angeles Chargers’ remaining four games this season. Herbert visited two hand specialists Monday after he suffered the injury during the second quarter of Los Angeles’ 24-7...
Penguins defenseman P.O Joseph could rejoin lineup against Coyotes
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman P.O Joseph is expected to return to his team’s lineup for Tuesday’s home game against the Arizona Coyotes at PPG Paints Arena. An undisclosed injury has sidelined him for the past 16 games at the NHL level. Joseph did play in two American Hockey League (AHL) games...
CBS NFL rules analyst discusses T.J. Watt’s holding complaints; Kansas City-Buffalo controversial call
The NFL’s big officiating controversy of the week in Kansas City wasn’t really a controversy at all. It was just a case of unfortunate timing. That’s CBS NFL rules analyst Gene Steratore’s take on the fallout from the offensive offside ruling against Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney late in his...
Death of Adam Johnson sparks renewed interest in guard mandates for youth hockey
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. — A day after professional hockey player Adam Johnson suffered a fatal cut to his throat during a game in England, Dan Sacco went out and ordered his 10-year-old twins new neck guards. Colton and Harper Sacco play together as squirts — 9- and 10-year-olds — for...
If college athletes can earn NIL money from the schools, what becomes of donor-backed collectives?
Donor-fueled collectives that raise money and funnel it to college athletes through name, image and likeness opportunities they facilitate probably won’t go away entirely if NCAA President Charlie Baker’s proposals for paying athletes become reality. But changes will be inevitable. Baker has recommended that Division I schools be allowed to...
Despite Markeese Hastings’ double-double, Robert Morris falls to Delaware
MOON TOWNSHIP — Jyare Davis’ 17 points helped Delaware defeat Robert Morris, 73-69, on Monday night. Davis had eight rebounds, six assists and three steals for the Fightin’ Blue Hens (7-3). Gerald Drumgoole Jr. scored 15 points, shooting 3 for 6 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 6 of...
First Call: Ben Roethlisberger says Steelers’ clock management issues are result of ‘bad coaching,’ quells talk of comeback
In Tuesday’s “First Call,” former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger tamps down any questions of a comeback. He also fans the flames of criticism when it comes to the coaching staff’s clock management. In hockey, the Penguins welcome Logan Cooley for the first time. And two other local skaters are shining...
Tim Benz: If Steelers ‘ills’ are fixable, prove it this week — or start planning for 2024
There are two constants in Pittsburgh. The first is citywide angst whenever the Steelers go into a slump. The second is road construction. Let’s bring those two unavoidable eventualities together. Let’s say the Hot Metal Bridge near the Steelers’ facility needs repairs — again. Construction crews can make the decision...
Pirates A to Z: Jack Suwinski showed power, ability to snap out of funks while shifting to CF
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Jack Suwinski Position: Outfielder Bats: Left Throws: Left Age: 25 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 215 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Batted .224/.339/.454 with 21 doubles, two triples, 26 home runs and 74...
MNF: Tommy DeVito leads clutch drive as Giants top Packers; Titans shock the Dolphins
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Tommy DeVito threw a 32-yard pass to Wan’Dale Robinson to set up Randy Bullock’s 37-yard field goal as time expired, and the New York Giants beat Green Bay 24-22 on Monday night to hand the Packers their first December loss since Matt LaFleur took over as...
Parrish, Sylla score to help Clemson beat Notre Dame for program’s 4th men’s soccer title
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Seniors Brandon Parrish and Ousmane Sylla each scored, and No. 9 Clemson held off No. 2 Notre Dame 2-1 on Monday night to claim the program’s second national championship in three seasons. Clemson (15-3-5), making its sixth championship game appearance in school history and second in three...
Penn State lands its 1st transfer portal commit of offseason
Penn State has its first transfer portal addition of the offseason. Alan Herron, a sought-after offensive tackle from Division II Shorter University, verbally committed to the Nittany Lions on Monday. He announced his decision on social media. Herron committed to Penn State after visiting campus over the weekend. He visited...
UNC QB Drake Maye entering NFL draft and won’t play in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl
North Carolina star quarterback Drake Maye is entering the NFL draft and won’t play in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl for the Tar Heels against West Virginia. Maye announced his decision in a social media post Monday, ending his UNC career that included two years as the starter putting up prolific...
Colts still in playoff contention after blowout loss that ended 4-game streak, revealed their flawsVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts skirted around the edge during their four-game winning streak. On Sunday, they danced right off of it. Cincinnati exploited Indy’s aggressive pass rush with three long screen passes, the Colts’ ground game struggled again and even the special teams unit that played so well a...
Bengals hope to stay in playoff race behind backup QB Jake BrowningVideo
CINCINNATI — With a 34-14 thumping of the Colts on Sunday, the Cincinnati Bengals climbed above the .500 mark for the first time in a month. That didn’t seem likely after Bengals franchise quarterback Joe Burrow was lost to a wrist injury and backup Jake Browning was pushed into service....
A dramatic finish finally went Baltimore’s way, and Lamar Jackson made some big contributionsVideo
BALTIMORE — Before Tylan Wallace’s dramatic punt return in overtime, Lamar Jackson led Baltimore on a drive that easily could have won the game in regulation. That might have been an even better sign for the Ravens. “I think Lamar played one of the best quarterback games yesterday that you...
Flacco makes himself at home in Cleveland. Browns going with QB as their starter for playoff driveVideo
CLEVELAND — For months, Joe Flacco waited patiently for a phone call, wondering if his NFL career was over after 15 seasons. Nobody wanted him. Nobody needed him. But as he stood in the middle of Cleveland’s locker room celebration Sunday, surrounded by new teammates, some to whom he’s barely...
