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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills’ hopes of having Von Miller back in time for the playoffs were dashed after exploratory surgery revealed the injury to the top pass rusher’s right knee was worse than previously anticipated. Coach Sean McDermott opened his news conference Wednesday announcing Miller will miss...

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud is The Associated Press Big Ten offensive player of the year, Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell is defensive player of the year and Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh is coach of the year. Stroud and Campbell are among five unanimous picks to the All-Big Ten first team in...

Pittsburgh Penguins forward prospect Sam Poulin will be taking a leave of absence from the organization for personal reasons. His status was announced by the team Wednesday. Poulin, 21, is expected to return to his native Quebec and continue workouts on and off the ice. In a statement, the team...

Soon after George Pickens took to the locker room’s logoed-background staging area reserved for group media sessions, he interrupted a reporter’s question Wednesday morning. Three days after he had one catch for 2 yards on two targets and was shown on CBS cameras purportedly complaining about his lack of involvement...

DOHA, Qatar — The next World Cup will be the biggest ever after world soccer body FIFA took the leap from a 32-team field to 48 teams in 2026. It means more of soccer’s so-called “little teams” that didn’t make it to Qatar will be given a chance of a...

SAN DIEGO — The New York Mets and José Quintana agreed to a $26 million, two-year contract on Wednesday, adding another veteran arm to the team’s rotation. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the move to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a...

On Tuesday, Bryan Rust did something he hasn’t done much this season. Kill penalties. During the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 4-1 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena, Rust was pressed into short-handed duties as bottom-six forward Ryan Poehling was sidelined by an undisclosed injury. With the Penguins uncharacteristically...

SAN DIEGO — Aaron Judge has agreed to return to the New York Yankees on a $360 million, nine-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity Wednesday because the deal had not been announced. Judge will...

In Wednesday’s “First Call,” Ben Roethlisberger gives his reaction to the sideline histrionics of Pittsburgh Steelers receiver George Pickens. ESPN is calling Minkah Fitzpatrick and T.J. Watt overrated. And while one former Pirates star has a new home, another may be on the move once again. Seen this fish before...

I’m sure Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin thought he was simply supporting George Pickens by turning a deaf ear to criticism of the rookie wide receiver. But in doing so, Tomlin also turned a blind eye to the needs of rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett. Pickens took some fan and media...

During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Bryse Wilson. Player: Carlos Santana Position: First baseman/designated hitter Bats: Switch Throws: Right Age: 36 (April 8) Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 215 pounds 2022 MLB statistics:...

Whether it be through contributions from their fourth line, the second power-play unit or even players recording hat tricks after a string of healthy scratches, there isn’t a shortage of contributing factors that have led to the Penguins’ success in recent weeks. Of course, there tends to be one area...

Mills Lane, the Hall of Fame boxing referee who was the third man in the ring when Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield’s ear, died Tuesday. He was 85. Lane had suffered a stroke in 2002 and his son, Tommy, said his father had taken a significant turn for the worse...

With the MLB Draft order decided by lottery for the first time, Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington called Joe DelliCarri “the luckiest guy in the Pirates organization” and chose the scouting director to serve as as their good luck charm. It worked, as the Pirates won the No. 1...

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Danton Heinen returned to the lineup for Tuesday’s home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena. With forward Ryan Poehling scratched because of an undisclosed injury, Heinen replaced him on the left wing of the team’s fourth line to open the contest. He was...

The Steelers aren’t very good. But they are determined. Coach Mike Tomlin doesn’t necessarily make his teams or players better. But he does get those in his employ to compete doggedly and pursue lost causes. The Steelers are more likely to collapse when they’re on a roll than to pile...

North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye is the unanimous choice as The Associated Press offensive player of the year in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Pitt tackle Calijah Kancey was named the league’s top defensive player. Duke’s Mike Elko, whose Blue Devils improved five games to 8-4 and earned a Military Bowl...

Penn State has reason for optimism next year. Left tackle Olu Fashanu, a possible top-10 pick in the NFL draft, is coming back. True freshmen Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen totaled 1,771 yards and 19 touchdowns on the ground in their debut season. And five-star phenom Drew Allar is set...

Dorin Dickerson cherishes many sweet memories of his football career, from West Allegheny High School to his time as an All-American at Pitt to six years in the NFL. But he doesn’t run from the sour ones, either. Every time he walks into his basement at home, he’s reminded of...