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Pirates farm report for Sept. 5, 2025: Rafael Flores collects 2 hits, RBI in Indianapolis win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 77-58) got past Columbus (Guardians), 6-5. C Rafael Flores (.294) went 2 for 4 with a run scored and an RBI. LF Jase Bowen (.271) went 1 for 3 with a double, run scored and his third stolen base. RF Nelson Velazquez (.225) went 1 for 3 with...
‘I just did it for Daws’: Amid unfathomable tragedy, No. 1 Thomas Jefferson rallies past No. 2 McKeesport
No touchdown could ease the sorrow Harrison Kolling and his teammates felt for their grieving quarterbacks coach, but the Thomas Jefferson sophomore was adamant that he wanted to win this one for him. “I just did it for Daws,” said Kolling, who pushed across the goal line for a go-ahead...
Justin Herbert outduels Patrick Mahomes, Chargers beat Chiefs in Sao Paulo
Justin Herbert threw for 318 yards and three touchdowns in outdueling Patrick Mahomes, and the Los Angeles Chargers beat Kansas City, 27-21, on Friday night in Sao Paulo, snapping a seven-game skid to the Chiefs. The NFL’s second game played in South America was streamed on YouTube, with Brazilian soccer...
Burrell QB Perkins puts on a show in win over Mt. Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant came into its game against Burrell happy to have one half of its running back tandem back in the starting lineup. But what the Bucs brought offensively was something the Burrell fans hadn’t seen in a long time. Sophomore quarterback Antonio Perkins put on a show for the...
Plum ends 13-game losing skid against Gateway with well-balanced victory
In Week Zero, Plum snapped a seven-game losing streak to rival Franklin Regional. On Friday, the Mustangs ended another long streak. This time to neighboring Gateway. Plum had lost 13 in a row to the Gators, but the Mustangs were able to make the plays they needed to in all...
Chiefs draw more fans in Brazil, but some disappointed Taylor Swift nowhere to be seen
SAO PAULO, Brazil — The Kansas City Chiefs’ red and white dominated in the stands at NeoQuimica Arena on Friday night during their season-opening game against the Los Angeles Chargers, though even some of the local supporters couldn’t hide their frustration that Taylor Swift was nowhere to be seen after...
Norwin overpowers Latrobe on both sides of ball, cruises to shutout victory
When Norwin and Latrobe faced each other in 2024, the Wildcats rushed for 451 yards in a 42-28 victory. Norwin (2-1) was not about to let that happen Friday when they met again. The Knights defense limited the Wildcats (1-2) to 92 yards rushing, 151 total, and they rolled to...
Quinn Priester delivers strong start, silences Pirates to lead Brewers to win in series opener
The Pittsburgh Pirates played a familiar face in Quinn Priester, although the Milwaukee Brewers 24-year-old right-hander hardly resembles the one who was once their top pitching prospect. Priester has reinvented himself and returned to PNC Park with an 11-2 record, 3.28 ERA and become a standout of the starting rotation...
Penn State Athletics announces switch from Nike to Adidas as brand partner
Friday marked the end of an era — and the beginning of a new one — inside Penn State Athletics. The university announced a 10-year brand deal with Adidas, moving away from a 33-year partnership with Nike that began when Penn State football joined the Big Ten in 1993. According...
Analysis: Commanders’ Jayden Daniels in best position among 7 second-year QBsVideo
Tom Brady, Kurt Warner, Russell Wilson and Ben Roethlisberger won Super Bowls in their second season in the NFL. Several other quarterbacks took big leaps in Year 2. Joe Burrow and Brock Purdy led their teams to conference championships. So did Dan Marino and Colin Kaepernick. Patrick Mahomes went to...
Jalen Carter awaits discipline from the NFL, which made sportsmanship a priority
The NFL made it clear before the season that sportsmanship would be a point of emphasis. Jalen Carter provided the first example of misconduct. Now, he awaits discipline from the league. With tens of millions watching the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles taking on the rival Dallas Cowboys, Carter...
After makeover of run D, Steelers face early test in Jets
As one of the players most counted on to stop opponents’ rushing attacks, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton takes it personal when his defense doesn’t stop the run. “Especially as a D lineman, I always pride myself in (knowing) you had a good game when you stop the run...
Chip Ganassi Racing’s 17th title proves to be record-breaking journeyVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Chip Ganassi has only one business — he’s not a car dealer, he’s not backed by private equity money — the Fox Chapel native focuses only on racing. And in 35 years, he’s proved to be good at his chosen profession. Alex Palou closed the IndyCar season...
On precipice of Steelers debut, Jalen Ramsey embraces versatile role
For his first game with the Pittsburgh Steelers, expect Jalen Ramsey to line up at outside cornerback, in the slot/nickel, back at free safety and in the box over the course of Sunday’s meeting with the New York Jets. To Ramsey, that is one part each fun and challenging. “Obviously,...
Jets fan hall of famer Method Man predicts win vs. Steelers
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Cliff Smith Jr. was still a few years away from being known as Method Man and helping Wu-Tang Clan take the hip-hop world by storm when he got hooked on what became one of his life’s biggest passions. Rooting for the New York Jets. “I think...
Steelers’ Skylar Thompson has late-week injury, joins Nick Herbig as questionable vs. Jets
No. 3 quarterback Skylar Thompson was a late-week add to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ injury report and has been designated as questionable to play in Sunday’s season opener. Also questionable to face the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J., is No. 3 outside linebacker Nick Herbig. Herbig has been dealing...
Alcaraz, Sinner set to meet in men’s U.S. Open final
NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz was about to start a series of TV interviews to discuss the way he used his youth, athleticism and creativity to beat the much more accomplished, but also much older, Novak Djokovic, 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-2, in the U.S. Open semifinals Friday. First, though, Alcaraz...
Cameron Heyward will not commit to playing in Steelers’ season opener
Two days before their season opens, the Pittsburgh Steelers still have no assurance that their longtime defensive captain will choose to play in it. Saying “wish I could be more optimistic,” defensive tackle Cameron Heyward declined to commit to being in uniform and participating when the Steelers kick off their...
Tim Benz: ‘Serial optimism’ may determine the fate of the 2025 Steelers
During a conversation at his locker Wednesday, Steelers safety Miles Killebrew described himself as a “serial optimist.” “I always say, ‘This is our year.’ I don’t see anything that’s telling me otherwise this year. I think we are going to be a great team,” the special teams captain said this...
Pat Narduzzi confident with Pitt’s preparation, focus ahead of kickoff vs. Central Michigan
In 11 years under Pat Narduzzi, Pitt has suffered losses ranging from frustrating to inexplicable. A defeat Saturday at Acrisure Stadium to Central Michigan of the Mid-American Conference would be a combination of both, as Pitt is favored by more than three touchdowns (21.5 points as of Friday morning, per...
Mark Madden: Expect more of the mushy middle for this year’s Steelers
I’ve got a bland prediction. It’s going to be a bland season. The Pittsburgh Steelers will go 9-8. Stuck in the mushy middle. The Steelers will just make or just miss the playoffs. If they do make the postseason, the Steelers will be one-and-done. Same as it ever was. Thursday...
West Virginia squares off against Ohio in Week 2
West Virginia (1-0) at Ohio (0-1) Sept. 6 at 4 p.m. EDT. How to watch: ESPNU Key stats West Virginia Offense Overall: 625.0 yards per game (3rd in FBS) Passing: 232.0 yards per game (61st) Rushing: 393.0 yards per game (3rd) Scoring: 45.0 points per game (23rd) West Virginia Defense...
Colin Holderman bounces back from ‘hardest year’ to earn save as Pirates sweep Dodgers
There was a clear change in momentum in the ninth inning, as the Los Angeles Dodgers turned a blowout into a tense game when the Pittsburgh Pirates called for Colin Holderman to replace Dauri Moreta. With one out and runners on first and second base, the Dodgers had the tying...
Kaytron Allen, Nicholas Singleton hope to jump-start Penn State ground game vs. FIUVideo
UNIVERSITY PARK — Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton long have expected opponents to stack extra defenders at the line of scrimmage to stop the hard-charging duo. It has made the Penn State running backs’ pursuit of the program’s career rushing record tougher but also more fulfilling. “That’s what we came...
First Call: Arthur Smith’s cloudy response about Jaylen Warren; George Pickens’ quiet opener for Dallas
Friday’s “First Call” has an interesting interpretation of Jaylen Warren from Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. An often-discussed wide receiver option for the Steelers is retiring. George Pickens played his first game in a Cowboys uniform. A former Steelers offensive tackle is trying to make a comeback with a massive...
