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Ravens rout Seahawks behind defense and Keaton Mitchell’s big day
BALTIMORE — Keaton Mitchell ran for 138 yards and his first NFL touchdown, Odell Beckham Jr. scored for the first time since the Super Bowl two seasons ago and the Baltimore Ravens routed another first-place team, beating the Seattle Seahawks, 37-3, on Sunday. Gus Edwards ran for two touchdowns for...
NFL Week 9: Stroud throws for 470 yards, 5 TDs, connects with Dell late to lift Texans over BucsVideo
HOUSTON — Rookie C.J. Stroud threw for 470 yards and five touchdowns, and his 15-yard touchdown pass to Tank Dell with 6 seconds remaining lifted the Houston Texans to a 39-37 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday in a wild back-and-forth game. Baker Mayfield put the Buccaneers on top...
Deshaun Watson throws 2 TD passes in return from shoulder injury, Browns demolish Cardinals 27-0
CLEVELAND — Deshaun Watson threw two touchdown passes — one bouncing off an Arizona helmet — in his second start for Cleveland in five weeks because of a shoulder injury, and the Browns held the Cardinals to 58 yards in a 27-0 win Sunday. It was Cleveland’s first shutout since...
Damar Hamlin launches Cincinnati scholarship program to honor the 10 who saved his lifeVideo
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is honoring the medical team that helped save his life by launching a scholarship program for Cincinnati youths on Sunday. Hamlin’s charitable foundation, Chasing M’s, will be awarding $1,000 scholarships to 10 individuals from the area’s under-served communities for each of...
Pitt’s Zack Austin ready to confront the ‘cool people’ of North Carolina A&T
Zack Austin tried not to sound cocky when he was asked about his history with North Carolina A&T. But he couldn’t lie. “I’m undefeated. I’m 2-0,” he said. “I know a couple people on their team. They’re cool people.” Austin will get a chance to boost his personal winning streak...
Burrell football coach says playoff opponent used racial slurs, his protest led to ejection
Burrell football coach Shawn Liotta said his players were targeted with racial slurs in a game Friday against Mohawk and that he was ejected after confronting game officials about it. “Their kids were repeatedly using racist remarks toward our kids,” said Liotta, a sixth-year coach at Burrell. “Our coaches and...
Tamirat Tola sets NYC Marathon course record to win men’s race; Hellen Obiri takes women’s title
NEW YORK — Tamirat Tola wasn’t thinking about breaking the New York City Marathon course record as he was running by himself in Central Park for the last few miles of the race. He just was focused on trying to win. The Ethiopian runner broke the 12-year old mark, finishing...
New Zealand’s Matt Baxter, North Dakota’s Maddie Van Beek win 11th annual EQT Pittsburgh 10-miler races
New Zealand’s Matt Baxter was looking for a race that would be a good test for him as he ramps up his marathon training. When looking at the schedule, Baxter decided to participate in the 11th running of the EQT Pittsburgh 10-miler. Even though Baxter, 29, of HOKA Northern Arizona...
Gateway youth football league celebrates 11-12 championship
Only two programs in the Big East Youth Football League had all four of its teams — flag, ages 7-8, ages 9-10 and ages 11-12 — qualify for the season-ending league playoffs. One was Penn-Trafford, and the other was the Gateway teams: the Midgets (11-12), Mites (9-10), Termites (7-8) and...
Chiefs want to be ‘world’s team’ by going global with star power and Super Bowl success
FRANKFURT, Germany — Patrick Mahomes circled the Frankfurt game on his calendar when the NFL schedule was announced. “It’s really cool just to be on this stage, the world stage, in Germany,” the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback said Friday. “I’m excited to be able to play out here.” The Chiefs...
Penn State WR Dante Cephas delivers ‘deserved’ breakout performance in win vs. Maryland
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Many thought Dante Cephas would make an instant impact. When he was at Kent State, he was one of the best wide receivers in the Group of Five. And when he committed to Penn State in January, he was one of the top targets in the...
Penguins defenseman Ryan Shea takes nothing for granted
The novelty of being in the NHL still hasn’t worn off for Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ryan Shea. Considering how long it took him to get to the NHL, it likely won’t dissipate any time soon. A fourth-round pick of the Chicago Blackhawks (No. 121 overall) in 2015, Shea never signed...
Robert Morris aims to continue ascending in Horizon League
Early last March, the Robert Morris men’s basketball team’s season came to an end in heartbreaking fashion. Leading Cleveland State by as much as 12 in the second half of a Horizon League Tournament quarterfinal, the Colonials stumbled down the stretch and fell to the third-seeded Vikings in overtime. Advancing...
Duquesne sets sights on long-awaited return to relevance
This time, things might be different. This time, there could be no excuses. It has been 45 years since Duquesne last appeared in an NCAA Tournament in men’s basketball. Perhaps, the once-proud Dukes finally will make their sixth showing in one of college sports’ biggest events. “We’re going to have...
2023-24 women’s basketball preview: Pitt, Duquesne, Robert Morris aim to contend
The women’s basketball teams at Pitt, Duquesne and Robert Morris open their 2023-24 seasons this week looking to contend in the ACC, Atlantic 10 and Horizon League, respectively. All three have added talent from the transfer portal and welcome freshman recruits expected to contribute. Here’s a look at the three...
Analysis: Penalties, complaints about officials, offensive misery remain troubling issues for Pitt
In the aftermath of another day of misery for Pitt’s football team, quarterback Christian Veilleux made remarks that underscored three of the many issues plaguing the team: Penalties, complaints about penalties and — the most important one — an inability to generate offense. Pat Narduzzi is coaching an undisciplined team....
Penguins snap losing skid by scoring 10 on floundering Sharks
A veteran of two stints with the San Jose Sharks, Matt Nieto played plenty of games as a visitor in the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. The first came in 2017 as a member of the Colorado Avalanche. And his most recent came on Saturday as a member of...
Minor league report: Penguins dropped by Senators in overtimeVideo
In his season debut at the American Hockey League level, goaltender Taylor Gauthier made 26 saves on 29 shots for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Belleville Senators at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday. A goal by Senators defenseman Jacob Larsson at 2:19 of...
Jahiem White, CJ Donaldson lead West Virginia over BYU
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Freshman Jahiem White rushed for a season-high 146 yards, CJ Donaldson ran for 102 and two short touchdowns and West Virginia used a dominant ground attack to become bowl eligible with a 37-7 victory over BYU on Saturday night. Garrett Greene threw two touchdown passes for the...
5 things we learned in high school football Week 10: Wildcat formation works for WPIAL teams
The wildcat formation is almost as old as WPIAL football itself, but the run-oriented offense is proving hard to stop. What makes it work? “It’s the mentality of our line and our team in general,” said Moon running back Josh Bladel, who’s becoming a wildcat expert. “We want to play...
White Abarrio wins $6M Breeders’ Cup ClassicVideo
ARCADIA, Calif. — White Abarrio won the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic by a length Saturday, putting trainer Rick Dutrow back on top months after his 10-year exile from the sport ended. A celebratory Dutrow hugged anyone he could in the winner’s circle before throwing his arms around White Abarrio....
Drew Allar throws 4 TD passes as No. 9 Penn State routs MarylandVideo
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Penn State coach James Franklin watched his team turn a comfortable victory over Maryland into a rout, then made it clear he doesn’t care much about style points. “We’ve won a decent amount. Not as much as what everybody wants, I get that,” Franklin said. “But...
Mistakes cost Pitt in 24-7 loss to No. 4 Florida State
Only two years removed from holding up the ACC championship trophy, Pat Narduzzi was the picture of a coach beaten down by defeat Saturday night. He spoke softly, appeared almost subdued, perhaps bewildered by what has befallen his team, certainly disappointed after the 24-7 loss to No. 4 Florida State...
Duquesne beats Wagner to clinch share of Northeast Conference title
NEW YORK — Darius Perrantes threw for 248 yards and a touchdown and Edward Robinson ran for two scores and Duquesne held off Wagner, 34-26, on Saturday. Duquesne (6-3) improved to 5-0 for the first time as a member of the Northeast Conference. The Dukes secured at least a share...
Anthony Chiccitt lifts Robert Morris past Southeast Missouri State to snap skid
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Anthony Chiccitt accounted for all three Robert Morris touchdowns and the Colonials snapped a four-game losing streak with a 21-20 victory over Southeast Missouri State on Saturday. Southeast Missouri State (4-5, 3-1 Big South-OVC) crossed midfield on its last possession but couldn’t convert on fourth-and-19 with...
