Sports category, Page 1055

During down periods for the first-team offense at recent Pittsburgh Steelers practices, four of the team’s most recognizable players haven’t put the time to waste. Quarterback Kenny Pickett and his three most prized pass-catchers — Diontae Johnson, George Pickens and Pat Freiermuth — often have gathered to work on routes....

For the past several days, Pitt coaches and players have been talking about Virginia’s offense as if it isn’t ranked next-to-last in the ACC in average points per game (18.1). For all the praise heaped upon Cavaliers quarterback Brennan Armstrong, not one person associated with Pitt mentioned that he leads...

Matthew Wright’s first stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers was fresh out of college in 2019. Given Chris Boswell’s struggles the year before, it was reasonable to believe coach Mike Tomlin was genuine when he said the kicker job that season was an open competition. Boswell reverted to form, allowing him...

While two veteran cornerbacks didn’t practice Wednesday for the Pittsburgh Steelers, another was a full participant and could return for the team’s game Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. Levi Wallace, who did not play in the Steelers’ 35-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 13 because of a...

For the first time in four weeks, the Steelers play at Acrisure Stadium when they face the New Orleans Saints. They will look to snap a two-game losing streak following road defeats to Miami and Philadelphia. Here is a look at their Week 10 opponent: The basics Coach: Dennis Allen,...

ATLANTA — Clemson’s loss at Notre Dame was a severe blow to the ACC’s hopes of landing a team in the College Football Playoff. Last weekend’s 35-14 setback at three-loss Notre Dame dropped Clemson (8-1, 6-0) from the list of the nation’s unbeaten teams. The Tigers moved from No. 5...

James Franklin sat down in the Beaver Stadium media room and went through what seemed like a typical opening statement Tuesday. He thanked reporters for being present, both in State College and on Zoom. He assessed the Indiana game through the lens of the turnover battle, the explosive play battle,...

Jacob Gonzalez grew up in a major-league clubhouse by tagging along with his father, Luis, a five-time All-Star left fielder and 2001 World Series hero for the Arizona Diamondbacks. “Getting to watch him all the time and just the way that he interacted with everyone in the whole building and...

In a move that indicates kicker Chris Boswell’s groin injury is a lingering issue, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Matthew Wright to the 53-man roster Wednesday. Wright had been on the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad. By signing Wright, the Steelers must keep him on the 53-man roster for at least...

In the NFL’s defensive rankings, the Pittsburgh Steelers stand fourth from the bottom in yards and 10th from the bottom in points. Apparently, $108 million doesn’t buy what it used to. It’s the highest-paid defense in football but nowhere near the best. The Steelers rank 21st in time of possession....

Halfway through the 2022 season it appears NFL defenses have finally started catching up. After a five-year run of hot-shot quarterbacks lighting up scoreboards and leaving defenses with few answers, the pendulum has turned away from the offense for a change. With star quarterbacks like Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady and...

LAS VEGAS — There’s been a shift in how general managers evaluate players — caused by restrictions on defensive positioning that start next season. “We, like I’m sure everybody, have done our due diligence to make sure that we’re in a good place as we’re entertaining opportunities in both trades...

MOSCOW — American basketball star Brittney Griner has been sent to a penal colony in Russia to serve her sentence for drug possession, her legal team said Wednesday. A Russian court rejected an appeal of her nine-year sentence last month. The eight-time all-star center with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and...

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 Miguel Yajure. Player: Manny Banuelos Position: Relief pitcher Throws: Left Age: 31 (March 13) Height: 5-foot-10 Weight: 215 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Went 2-1 with...

As the Duquesne and Montana basketball teams prepared for their season openers Tuesday, most oddsmakers favored the host Dukes by a slight margin, with Caesars Sportsbook installing them as a 3.5-point favorite. The gambling gurus were way off, with the final score at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse reading 91-63 in favor...

Not long after the midway point of his weekly news conference Tuesday, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was asked if he is talking to his players about his prior experience being in charge of a 2-6 team. “No,” Tomlin said, before smiling. “I do not.” Tomlin couldn’t suppress a chuckle....

It started out as a normal Tuesday practice for the McKeesport football team as it was preparing for Friday’s WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinal game at Armstrong. Then things changed after McKeesport coach Matt Miller brought his team to midfield to talk. Miller turned away from his players as a man...

Anyone wondering what makes a kicker great — or what might put his head and toe slightly off center — should spend some time with Andre Powell. He has been instructing, counseling and offering his shoulder to kickers since 2004, when he was on the coaching staff at North Carolina....