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Football Footnotes: Annual NFL predictions have Steelers falling back. But how much?
As is tradition at “Breakfast With Benz,” we use our first “Friday Football Footnotes” of the year as the platform to make our season predictions. Ready or not, here we are. • Last year, I had the Steelers at 9-8 and the last team to miss the playoffs. They ended...
Eagles edge Cowboys in wild, lightning-delayed NFL season opener
PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts rushed for two touchdowns for the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, who lost their hot-tempered star defender for spitting on Dak Prescott, then withstood a rare weather delay and needed a late stop to beat the Dallas Cowboys, 24-20, in a wild start to the NFL...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 4, 2025: Konnor Griffin hit by 2 more pitches in Altoona win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 76-58) suffered a 5-3 defeat at the hands of Columbus (Guardians). After Indy tied the game in its half of the ninth, RHP Beau Burrows (1-1, 5.65) came on looking to get the game into the extra innings. He walked the first batter he faced, got the next...
5 things to watch in Week 2: Central Catholic, Woodland Hills relish chance to play at Pro Football Hall of Fame
Two WPIAL football teams got a call from the hall. Central Catholic and Woodland Hills each has a former player enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a distinction that earned them an invite to play one another Saturday in Canton, Ohio. They’ll meet at 3:30 p.m. as part...
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka beats Jessica Pegula in U.S. Open semifinalsVideo
NEW YORK — On Aryna Sabalenka’s first chance to end her U.S. Open semifinal against Jessica Pegula for the chance to play for a second consecutive trophy, the defending champion dumped what should have been an easy overhead into the net, then stared at the ground. On Sabalenka’s second chance,...
District college football roundup: Cal (Pa.) opens season with win
Roman Purcell threw for 180 yards and scored on a 7-yard run and Kenny Lewis returned a punt 50 yards for a touchdown to lead Cal (Pa.) to a 23-19 victory over the University of Charleston (W.Va.) in its season opener Thursday night. Bobbie Boyd Jr. ran for 108 yards,...
Paul Skenes wins superstar showdown with 6 scoreless innings as Pirates sweep Dodgers
Paul Skenes held the Los Angeles Dodgers scoreless through five innings when the Pittsburgh Pirates ace faced the ultimate test: A showdown between superstars. In what could be considered a showcase moment for Skenes to win the National League Cy Young Award, the 23-year-old retired the top of the order...
WR Tee Higgins relishing chance to be back with BengalsVideo
CINCINNATI — For the first time in three years, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins enters the season without his contract situation on his mind. In 2023 and 2024, he wasn’t able to work out a contract extension with the Bengals leading up to the start of the season. He...
Bjorn Borg says his prostate cancer is in remission after 2024 operationVideo
NEW YORK — Tennis great Bjorn Borg reveals in the last chapter of his upcoming memoir, “Heartbeats,” that he was diagnosed with an “extremely aggressive” prostate cancer, and he told the Associated Press it is in remission after an operation in 2024. “I have nothing right now. But every six...
Eagles’ Jalen Carter ejected for spitting on Cowboys’ Dak PrescottVideo
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected moments after a pregame Super Bowl championship celebration for spitting on Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott. Carter was tossed six seconds into Thursday night’s NFL season opener for unsportsmanlike conduct. The Eagles were hit with a 15-yard penalty before the first...
Caitlin Clark to miss rest of Fever’s season because of right groin injuryVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark will miss the rest of the Indiana Fever’s season because of a right groin injury. “I had hoped to share a better update, but I will not be returning to play this season,” Clark said in a statement. “I spent hours in the gym every day...
Myles Garrett’s status for Browns’ opener uncertain after missing practiceVideo
BEREA, Ohio — Browns All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett did not practice Thursday because of a hip injury, leaving his status for Cleveland’s season opener Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals questionable. Garrett was not listed on Wednesday’s injury report. His status for the game could become clearer Friday when the...
Jets’ Garrett Wilson appreciative of Aaron Rodgers, but they haven’t talked since he leftVideo
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Garrett Wilson and Aaron Rodgers were able to connect quite a few times during games with the New York Jets. There were also plenty of lengthy conversations off the field during their two seasons together. “Obviously, I got the opportunity to play with a living legend...
Trib HSSN don’t miss high school football matchups for 2025 Week 2
Week 2 of the 2025 WPIAL season is the final tuneup for some District 7 teams before conference play begins next week. Already the third weekend of the new season is minus one game after Shady Side Academy pulled out of its nonconference game at Clairton. For now, the game...
Steelers DT Yahya Black not nervous but confident headed into NFL debut
Amidst the disappointment for the Pittsburgh Steelers that their first-round pick won’t be playing in the regular-season opener is that Derrick Harmon’s absence could open up opportunity for one of the Steelers’ other draft picks that had an eye-opening training camp and preseason. Fifth-round pick Yahya Black popped in practices...
Darius Slay looked forward to personal moment as Steelers DBs gathered ThursdayVideo
DeShon Elliott was to be the host for an NFL opening watch party Thursday evening. The guest list included the rest of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ corps of defensive backs. Amidst the mid-week opportunity for one of the team’s highest-profile and most important position groups to relax and bond will be...
Penn State’s Marques Hagans on Devonte Ross: ‘He’s dynamic’
Penn State’s three prominent transfer wide receivers were involved in the Lions’ season-opening win over Nevada at Beaver Stadium. Trebor Pena and Kyron Hudson were major factors, combining to catch 13 passes for 163 yards and a touchdown. Pena also added a 13-yard rush and returned two punts for a...
OLB Nick Herbig remains limited at Steelers practice; Malik Harrison an option to fill in
Outside linebacker Nick Herbig was status quo in regards to his participation at Pittsburgh Steelers practice Thursday, keeping in question whether he will be available to play in the season opener Sunday. Herbig was again listed as limited at practice Thursday, the same designation he had Wednesday on the first...
Just 1 question remains for Lamar Jackson doubters
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — For a second straight year, Lamar Jackson is completing the same cycle. A spectacular season ends with an agonizing playoff loss. Then months later, Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens are given a chance to avenge that defeat when they face the same opponent again in Week...
NFL Draft retention rates reveal best, worst teams at keeping picks
Building a team through the draft is a consistent mantra from almost every NFL team because getting cost-controlled young players in a salary-capped league is crucial to success. Pulling that off isn’t as easy with the draft often looking like a crapshoot, with some widely heralded prospects taken in the...
Aliquippa’s Cam Lindsey ready to make larger defensive contributions for PittVideo
Cam Lindsey arrived at Pitt a winner, having enjoyed a standout career at Aliquippa playing hard-nosed WPIAL football. When he stepped on campus as a freshman linebacker last season, he did so having led the Quips to three WPIAL titles and a pair of PIAA championships. But neither Lindsey’s successful...
Veteran WR Amari Cooper retires 9 days after signing with RaidersVideo
HENDERSON, Nev. — Five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper retired Thursday, a little more than a week after signing a one-year contract to return to the Las Vegas Raiders. Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly said Cooper called coach Pete Carroll on Thursday morning and gave him the news. “It’s...
Will Penn State’s run game find its footing vs. FIU?
Penn State running back Nick Singleton vs. Nevada: 8 carries, 19 yards. Kaytron Allen: 8 carries, 43 yards. The Lions’ talented backs each went over 1,000 yards last season. Both are capable of passing Evan Royster, who is Penn State’s career rushing leader with 3,932 yards. These numbers were produced...
Shady Side Academy may face WPIAL repercussions if football team forfeits game vs. Clairton
Shady Side Academy is standing behind its decision to call off a football game this week despite possible WPIAL repercussions. A day after announcing that the team was short on players and would forfeit its Week 2 nonconference game at Clairton, the school reaffirmed its stance Thursday, citing an “unwavering...
As he debates whether to play in opener, Steelers’ Cam Heyward gets day of rest
Cam Heyward skipped his scheduled media availability session Thursday morning. He also skipped practice, which isn’t as unusual considering his age and status on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster. His defensive coordinator, though, doesn’t plan on Heyward skipping the Steelers’ season opener Sunday against the New York Jets. Heyward continues to...
