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‘That’s his baby’: With love for an old glove, Pirates 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes goes for Gold
Ke’Bryan Hayes smiled as he slipped the 11¾-inch Wilson 1787 model infielder’s glove onto his left hand, squeezing it softly to show as if it’s a natural extension of his arm. The Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman has worn the same glove since 2016, so long that it’s difficult to ascertain...
Mark Madden: Think these are the best of times for Steelers? You’re fooling yourself
The Pittsburgh Steelers should change their rally song. Stick with Styx. But try “Grand Illusion” instead of “Renegade.” The Steelers have been outgained in every game, and by 790 yards on the season. They have been outscored by 30 points. Their quarterback is pedestrian: Kenny Pickett completed just two passes...
Friday Football Footnotes: Steelers ‘staying on schedule’ after win over Titans
In this week’s “Friday Football Footnotes,” we look at the Pittsburgh Steelers in the big picture after Thursday’s win. We lay out the local college football slate of games. There is plenty of good NFL viewing on Sunday. And the Browns-Cardinals game could be quite a quarterback conundrum. • The...
Steelers vs. Titans: What they’re saying in Tennessee after loss
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis got to hear “Renegade” by Styx a lot recently. “That song is a banger,” he said, according to The Tennessean sports columnist Gentry Estes. “We’ve been playing it all week in practice.” The song typically is played during potentially pivotal moments of Pittsburgh Steelers home...
No. 9 Penn State faces possible trap game against reeling MarylandVideo
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Maryland coach Michael Locksley admitted his team needs to handle the role of a favorite a lot better than it did the past couple games. That won’t be an issue this week, when the Terrapins face an entirely different challenge. No. 9 Penn State comes to...
First Call: Gary Bettman on future of fighting in NHL; San Jose welcomes Penguins after humiliating loss
With our “Airing of Grievances” and “Friday Football Footnotes,” we have the Pittsburgh Steelers pretty well covered after the Thursday night game against Tennessee. So this is an all-hockey “First Call.” We’ve got Gary Bettman’s State of the Union on fighting in the NHL. Phil Kessel wants to keep playing....
Pitt Take 5: Panthers must tame Florida State defensive end, Pennsylvania native Jared Verse
The only answer Pat Narduzzi could offer was something about post-Halloween magic. For whatever reason, Pitt hasn’t lost a game in November (8-0 the past two seasons) since Nov. 28, 2020, a 52-17 setback at Clemson. The Panthers haven’t lost a November home game since Nov. 30, 2019, a 26-19...
Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry’s harsh self-critique appreciated by teammates
Following the Pittsburgh Penguins’ ugly 4-3 home loss to the Anaheim Ducks, there was plenty of criticism levied at Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry. Especially by Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry. “You play the game to win,” Jarry said at PPG Paints Arena following the contest. “I don’t think I’ve been giving...
Erik Karlsson makes return to San Jose with Penguins in desperate need of a winVideo
In terms of what the San Jose Sharks accomplished over his five years with the club, 2018-19 represented the high-water mark of the Erik Karlsson era in San Jose. The Sharks that season advanced to the Western Conference finals, where they were defeated by St. Louis in six games, with...
Kedon Slovis faces West Virginia again, this time with BYU
BYU (5-3, 2-3 Big 12) at West Virginia (5-3, 3-2) 7 p.m. Saturday, Fox Line: West Virginia by 10 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook. Series record: West Virginia leads 1-0. WHAT’S AT STAKE? One team will become bowl eligible. BYU is looking for a strong November to avoid its worst...
Feats of Strength: Snapped streaks, ‘weighty plays,’ resurgent run game tell story as Steelers edge Titans
With this year’s Pittsburgh Steelers team, we’ve come to expect the unexpected. Well, except for Diontae Johnson touchdowns and first-quarter scoring drives. But after Thursday’s 20-16 comeback win against the Tennessee Titans, I guess even those items are in play now. Those were just two of the storylines worth recapping...
Chuks Okorafor benched for ‘something I said,’ allowing for Broderick Jones to start for Steelers
When the Pittsburgh Steelers arrived for the first true day of work of their very short work week, coach Mike Tomlin needed to have a discussion with at least two men. With Broderick Jones, the Tuesday chat was brief. “‘Coach T’ told me to do something,” the rookie said late...
Steelers offense comes alive, defense seals win vs. Titans
A game that had an uncharacteristic fast start for the Pittsburgh Steelers featured another of Kenny Pickett’s signature fourth-quarter finishes. With offensive coordinator Matt Canada calling plays from the sideline for the first time, Pickett helped pull out a 20-16 victory against the Tennessee Titans when he threw a go-ahead...
Quarterback issues permeate Browns-Cardinals tilt
CLEVELAND — Through sheer luck, some questionable officiating and a strong defense, the Cleveland Browns somehow have survived without their franchise quarterback for the past month. The Arizona Cardinals haven’t been nearly as fortunate. As the teams get ready to play Sunday, there are few definitive answers about the quarterback...
Next on the Tee: 9-time PGA, Champions Tour champion Tom Purtzer shares golf memories
On this week’s episode of Next on the Tee, host Chris Mascaro welcomes golf instructor Tom Patri; as well as Tom Purtzer, a nine-time winner between the PGA and Champions tours; Pittsburgh Field Club head golf professional Chris Sheehan; and David Moore, the curator of history at Oakmont and Allegheny...
Steelers ILB Cole Holcomb leaves game with apparent serious knee injury
Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Cole Holcomb left the field on a motorized cart after suffering a serious knee injury late in the first quarter of Thursday night’s win against the Tennessee Titans at Acrisure Stadium. Holcomb was chasing Titans receiver DeAndre Hopkins as Hopkins made a 29-yard catch and run...
Reports: Frustrated Big Ten coaches push for league to discipline Michigan for sign-stealingVideo
There is mounting pressure on Big Ten Conference commissioner Tony Petitti from football coaches to discipline Michigan and coach Jim Harbaugh for an alleged sign-stealing scheme that has cast a cloud over the second-ranked Wolverines as the postseason approaches. Coaches were angry and expressed frustration during a call with Petitti...
Steelers’ Matt Canada calls plays from sideline rather than coaches’ box vs. Titans
Matt Canada’s view of the action has changed. Margially better results for the Pittsburgh Steelers offense followed. Canada, the Steelers’ embattled offensive coordinator, was on the sideline for Thursday night’s home game against the Tennessee Titans. That was newsworthy because over his 2½ seasons calling the Steelers’ plays, he had...
Steelers’ 1st-round pick Broderick Jones makes 2nd NFL start — at right tackle
Fans who have been clamoring for the Pittsburgh Steelers to start first-round pick Broderick Jones got their wish Thursday. Just not in the way they’d thought. Jones was in the starting lineup for the game at Acrisure Stadium against the Tennessee Titans — but it was not at the left...
Best odds to celebrate NASCAR championship? Ryan Blaney’s sister
AVONDALE, Ariz. — The oddsmakers named Kyle Larson the favorite to win the NASCAR championship, but half the field believes the person with the best chance to celebrate Sunday will be a spectator at Phoenix Raceway. Erin Blaney is in a unique position: Her boyfriend and her older brother are...
Bruce Bochy adds to legacy with 4th World Series title, 1st for RangersVideo
Bruce Bochy was enjoying himself in retirement last fall at home in Tennessee, spending time with his three grandchildren, fishing and doing just about whatever he wanted, really. Still, the longer he was away from the big leagues, the more he missed the game. And he missed winning. A year...
Cam Heyward returns, cornerback Levi Wallace active for Steelers’ game against Titans
Activated from injured reserve Wednesday, defensive tackle Cameron Heyward returned to the Pittsburgh Steelers starting lineup Thursday night for their game against the Tennessee Titans. Heyward hadn’t played since the season opener when he suffered a groin injury in the first half. He missed six games after the injury required...
Big Ten reveals conference schedule for Penn State, including visit to USC on Oct. 12
Last month, Penn State found out which teams it will play in the new Big Ten in 2024. On Thursday, it was revealed when the Nittany Lions will face the likes of USC and UCLA. The Big Ten unveiled its full 2024 slate after the home-and-away matchups were already announced...
Former Pitt defensive back Louis Riddick warns Panthers of ‘very, very motivated’ Seminoles
Louis Riddick played for and worked side by side with many coaches during a football career that spanned four decades. He has seen the game through the lens of a player, scout, front office boss and now an ESPN analyst. • First, there was Mike Gottfried in the late 1980s...
Robert Morris men picked 7th, women last in Horizon League preseason basketball polls
The Robert Morris men’s basketball team was picked to finish seventh and the women’s team last as the Horizon League released its preseason polls. Northern Kentucky, which has won four league titles during eight seasons in the league, was tabbed as preseason favorite in voting of the conference’s men’s coaches....
