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First Call: Patrick Peterson won’t ask for No. 7 with Steelers; Mike Tomlin describes ‘darkest professional day’; Bengals lose DBs
Tuesday’s “First Call” touches on a delicate situation for new Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Patrick Peterson. Mike Tomlin opens up about the toughest moment of his Steelers coaching career. We have the latest developments surrounding Lamar Jackson’s contract situation in Baltimore. The Cincinnati Bengals may be weaker in the secondary next...
Now healthy, Colin Holderman wants to prove to Pirates that he belongs in back of bullpen
Now that he is healthy and has added to his arsenal, Colin Holderman wants to prove to the Pittsburgh Pirates that he belongs in the back end of the bullpen. The 6-foot-7, 240-pound right-hander, acquired from the New York Mets last July in the Daniel Vogelbach trade, has set his...
Pirates reliever Duane Underwood Jr. puts finishing touch on Puerto Rico’s perfect win
Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed reliever Duane Underwood Jr. put the finishing touches on eight innings of perfection as Puerto Rico made history in the World Baseball Classic. Underwood retired all three batters he faced in the eighth inning as Puerto Rico didn’t allow a baserunner in 10-0 mercy-rule win over Israel...
Penn State promotes ‘superstar’ assistant Deion Barnes as next defensive line coach
On the eve of spring camp, Penn State filled its latest coaching vacancy. Turns out, it’s the internal candidate most thought had the inside track at the job. Deion Barnes was promoted to be Penn State’s defensive line coach. The program announced the decision on Monday night, a day before...
NFL free agency roundup: Bengals lose Jessie Bates, keep Germaine Pratt
Former Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates agreed to sign a four-year contract worth $16 million annually with the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, according to his agent. Bates started 79 games in five seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals. Bates had 14 interceptions, forced three fumbles and recovered two. He was a...
Joe Pepitone, flamboyant Yankees All-Star, dies at 82Video
NEW YORK — Joe Pepitone, an All-Star and Gold Glove first baseman on the 1960s New York Yankees who gained renown for his flamboyant personality, hairpieces and penchant for nightlife, has died at age 82. Pepitone was living with his daughter Cara Pepitone at her house in Kansas City, Mo.,...
NFL will consider reviewing roughing-the-passer penalties
The NFL’s competition committee will consider making roughing-the-passer penalties and personal-foul penalties subject to video review. The two potential rule changes were among nine the league announced Monday in its 2023 playing rules, bylaw and resolution proposals submitted by clubs. The Los Angeles Rams proposed the change that would allow...
Pitt’s big challenge in NCAA First Four: Contain Mississippi State’s 6-11 Tolu Smith
DAYTON, Ohio — The game will hit the TV sets in the Canary Islands at 1 a.m. Wednesday morning, an hour later on the Spanish mainland. “My dad will be watching,” Pitt freshman Jorge Diaz Graham said. “My friends, maybe.” But, Jorge, don’t they have to get up and go...
Analysis: Scottie Scheffler on another big run, this one getting attentionVideo
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Scottie Scheffler finally won, and then he kept winning, and the question a year ago was when this incredible hot streak would finally cool. Now comes another question: Did it ever? Even with a green jacket that ended last year’s remarkable run — four victories...
Damon Stoudamire hired as Georgia Tech’s basketball coach
ATLANTA — Georgia Tech moved quickly to put a new leader in charge of its struggling men’s basketball program, hiring longtime NBA guard Damon Stoudamire as the new Yellow Jackets coach Monday. The 49-year-old Stoudamire comes to the ACC school from the Boston Celtics, where he had been an assistant...
Reports: QB Jimmy Garoppolo, Raiders agree to 3-year dealVideo
HENDERSON, Nev. — Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo agreed to a three-year, $67.5 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, a person with knowledge of the deal told the Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal can’t be announced until Wednesday. Garoppolo’s...
Ravens release veteran DE Calais CampbellVideo
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens released veteran defensive end Calais Campbell on Monday. The 36-year-old Campbell announced last month he was coming back for a 16th NFL season. He played the past three seasons for the Ravens, and he signed a two-year deal with them before last season....
49ers agree to deal with DT Javon Hargrave
The San Francisco 49ers made a big addition to their stellar defense, agreeing to a four-year, $84 million contract with star defensive tackle Javon Hargrave. A person familiar with the deal said the sides reached agreement on Monday on the first day teams were allowed to negotiate with free agents...
Knoch grad Jordan Geist claims NCAA indoor shot put title for Arizona
When Jordan Geist was in high school, track and field athletes competing at the same meet would stop what they were doing to watch the brawny kid from Knoch send shot puts into orbit. Jordan is about to throw. Get a good spot. “Back up,” meet officials would yell before...
Timberwolves-Hawks spread play, plus an NBA money line parlay: Best bets for March 13
By SPENCER URQUHART | Home Field Sports Each day, one of our experts at will offer up a best bet (or two or three) that mobile sportsbooks are offering. It might be a traditional spread bet, a player prop or one of the various odds boosts that books offer. Here...
Steelers agree to deal with veteran CB Patrick Peterson after losing Cam Sutton to Lions
After losing cornerback Cameron Sutton less than two hours into the NFL’s legal tampering period, the Pittsburgh Steelers replaced him later Monday afternoon. The Steelers agreed to a two-year contract with 32-year-old Patrick Peterson. A two-time All-Pro and eight-time Pro Bowl selection who spent the past two seasons with the...
Connor McDavid puts NHL on notice with goal-scoring frenzy
Connor McDavid is must-see entertainment and not just for hockey fans. The best player in the world is having such an off-the-charts year that his peers can’t help but watch his highlights. The Edmonton Oilers captain has already set career highs with 55 goals and 127 points, and there are...
In final year with Seton Hill track, Hunter Martin making most of 1st year running hurdlesVideo
As he prepares for his final outdoor track and field season at Seton Hill, Hunter Martin can’t help but wonder: What if? To be clear, Martin has had a fine tenure with the Griffins. In 2020, he placed third in the indoor long jump at the PSAC championships to earn...
Lower Burrell’s Austin Aikins casting off to professional fishing career
Fresh off competing in the collegiate national championships, Lower Burrell’s Austin Aikins is taking the next step in his fishing career. “I’m going to try to pursue it on a professional level right now,” said Aikins, who represented Bethel University in the Major League Fishing (MLF) College National Championships, Feb....
Burrell grad Lea Coffman leads the way while playing through pain for Gannon softballVideo
Midway through her sophomore season, Gannon softball player Lea Coffman knew something was off. She was having trouble controlling her throws from third base to first, and there was a gnawing pain in her right (throwing) shoulder. The Burrell grad persisted through the discomfort and put together a solid first...
Bolstered by new faces, Penguins aim for improved penalty kill down stretch
Less than two weeks after the NHL trade deadline, the nightly lineups utilized by the Pittsburgh Penguins continue to reflect the team’s new-look composition. Gone are the likes of Teddy Blueger, Brock McGinn and Kasperi Kapanen, whom general manager Ron Hextall traded or waived before the deadline. They have been...
Houston gets No. 1 seed in Midwest at expense of Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Houston received the No. 1 seed in the Midwest Region for the NCAA Tournament on Sunday night, the selection committee rewarding the Cougars at the expense of Kansas, which had been hoping its national title defense would include a stop just down the road from its...
Kansas gets No. 1 seed in NCAA’s stacked West Region
Kansas did not get a No. 1 seed in the Midwest, costing the Jayhawks a chance to potentially play the regional round just down the road in Kansas City. The Jayhawks are still a No. 1 seed, however, and will have their coach back for their bid to repeat as...
Top overall NCAA seed Alabama headlines South Region bracket
Alabama made a leap into the NCAA Tournament’s top seeds two years ago only to fall short of the Final Four. This time, the Crimson Tide has risen to the top of the field of 68 with a team that coach Nate Oats believes is better equipped to meet those...
Mark Madden: Drew O’Connor, Alex Nylander deserve to stay in lineup and other noteworthy Penguins items
An unimpressive 7-1-1 run is better than sparkling despite a loss. Enjoy this decidedly impressive run of refreshing Penguins notes. Go ahead, bite the Big Apple. • Wingers Drew O’Connor and Alex Nylander have been solid, should stay in the lineup and should have been in the lineup all season....
