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Los Angeles Dodgers release Trevor Bauer after suspension cut
NEW YORK — Trevor Bauer was released Thursday by the Los Angeles Dodgers after the pitcher’s unprecedented 324-game suspension over sexual misconduct allegations was reduced by an arbitrator. Los Angeles designated Bauer for assignment on Jan. 6, the last day to restore him to the roster, after arbitrator Martin Scheinman...
Bills coach Sean McDermott hailed for leading through emotional weekVideo
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Jimmye Laycock’s first thought during those initial chilling moments went to Damar Hamlin, the Buffalo Bills safety who collapsed on the field in Cincinnati last week. The former William & Mary coach’s second thought, upon seeing teary-eyed players’ reactions, then turned to Sean McDermott, the Bills...
Lamar Jackson says in tweet he’s suffered grade 2 PCL sprain
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens still are practicing without Lamar Jackson. Thursday, however, included one significant development — an update from the star quarterback’s Twitter account. “Thank you everyone for your support and concerns regarding my injuries. I want to give you all an update as I am...
Consistently inconsistent best way to sum up Penguins at midway point of season
For the Pittsburgh Penguins, Friday’s home contest against the Winnipeg Jets will be their 41st game of the 2022-23 campaign, the midway point of an 82-game season. Through Wednesday’s games, they sit in fifth place of the Metropolitan Division with a 21-13-6 record and 48 points. Those figures tell where...
Ahkello Witherspoon’s lost 2022 could mean he isn’t back with Steelers in 2023
For the first 12 days of the season, cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon never left the field when the Pittsburgh Steelers were on defense. From that point on, though, he barely made it onto the field. Witherspoon’s odds of getting on the field for the Steelers again might depend on the reason...
Steelers add 3 more to offseason roster, including former 4th-round pick RB Anthony McFarland
Running back Anthony McFarland is back for a fourth offseason with the Steelers. The team’s fourth-round pick in 2020 was signed Thursday to a reserve/future contract, adding him to the 90-man offseason roster. McFarland spent all but one game of this past season on the practice squad. During his lone...
Pitt women’s soccer coach Randy Waldrum agrees to contract extension through 2027
Pitt’s women’s soccer team had the most successful season in program history this fall, reaching the ACC championship and NCAA tournament fields for the first time. Coach Randy Waldrum helped guide the Panthers to program records for overall wins (14) and ACC victories (5). He was rewarded for those efforts...
How will Penn State replace Rose Bowl hero Sean Clifford? It helps to have a 5-star waiting in the wings
Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford has moved on, taking all of those program records with him. Christian Veilleux, the hero against Rutgers in 2021 with Clifford ailing? Gone. He’s now a Pitt Panther. James Franklin’s program returns a large number of talented, experienced players. And there are some gifted quarterbacks...
Kyle Larson to try Indy 500-Coca-Cola 600 double in 2024
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kyle Larson will attempt to race the Indianapolis 500 next year with McLaren Racing in a joint effort with NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick. The surprise announcement Thursday by McLaren and Hendrick at last gives Larson a path into his dream race. It also means he will...
NBA updates All-Star vote numbers; LeBron, Durant still lead
NEW YORK — LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers is well on his way to catching Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on more than the NBA’s career scoring list. James is on pace to be an All-Star for the 19th time, after the NBA said Thursday he remains the overall leading vote-getter...
Pitt to retire former women’s basketball standout Jennifer Bruce’s No. 12
Jennifer Bruce is set to become only the second woman and sixth basketball player to have a jersey number retired by Pitt, the school announced Thursday. Bruce, who wore No. 12 from 1981-85, remains the second-leading scorer in Panthers men’s and women’s basketball history with 2,295 points. The Panthers have...
Atlanta will be site if Bills, Chiefs meet for AFC title
NEW YORK — Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be the neutral site if Buffalo and Kansas City meet in the AFC championship game. The NFL decided to put that potential matchup in a neutral city after the Bills’ Week 17 game against Cincinnati was canceled when Damar Hamlin went into cardiac...
Ronaldo left off FIFA award list headed by Messi, Mbappé
ZURICH — Cristiano Ronaldo was left off the the 14-player shortlist for the annual Best FIFA Men’s Player award for the first time, with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé among those selected. Ronaldo, who was released by Manchester United and benched by Portugal during the World Cup, won the FIFA...
Steelers assistant Brian Flores interviews with Browns to run their defense
CLEVELAND — Brian Flores landed in the AFC North last season. He might be ready to make a move inside the division. Flores, who joined coach Mike Tomlin’s staff in Pittsburgh following his messy departure in Miami, is interviewing with the Cleveland Browns on Thursday to be their new defensive...
Bears hire Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren as team president
CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears hired Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren as their president and CEO on Thursday, bringing him back to the NFL to help lead a founding franchise after three years running one of college athletics’ marquee conferences. Warren replaces the retiring Ted Phillips and becomes the Bears’...
Harvick: ‘It’s just time,’ racer says of 2023 final season
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kevin Harvick received the same answer nearly every time he asked another athlete how they decided to retire: Harvick would just know it was time. The driver thrust onto the global stage when he was named Dale Earnhardt’s replacement just days after Earnhardt’s fatal 2001 crash will...
Medical examiner reveals cause of death for former Steelers receiver
Nearly six months after the death of former Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles standout receiver Charles Johnson, the state medical examiner’s office released its findings in the case. According to the report, the 50-year-old took his own life by overdosing on drugs. According to reports, the medical examiner determined that...
Penguins recall defenseman Taylor Fedun from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled defenseman Taylor Fedun from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League on Thursday. Appearing in 30 AHL games this season, Fedun has two assists. A free-agent signing in the 2021 offseason, the 34-year-old Fedun has served as Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s captain for each of the past two seasons. This...
First Call: Dolphins pass Steelers for dubious playoff stat; interesting college coaching name gets NFL interview
Postseason accolades keep rolling in for Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. A familiar college coaching name that may catch the Steelers’ eye is getting a look from the Denver Broncos. The Steelers have been passed by the Miami Dolphins for a dubious statistical note. In hockey, Connor McDavid keeps dazzling,...
U mad, bro?: Plenty of Steelers fans applaud team’s 9-8 finish, and push back on anyone who doesn’t
I would’ve loved to have included more Pittsburgh Steelers posts in this week’s “U mad, bro?” But I couldn’t because my fellow Trib Sports writers and I are busy coordinating coverage for the Steelers victory parade. Yup. The Steelers annual “Non-Losing Season Celebration” is underway. The route started on Grant...
Tim Benz: Biggest reasons Steelers turned season around — and can they do them again in ’23?
In 2022, the Pittsburgh Steelers started the season 2-6. They ended up 9-8. Here are the five big reasons why they were able to salvage a winning season and a look at if those positives may carry over to 2023. 1. Kenny Pickett started taking care of the ball The...
Minor league report: Jonathan Gruden leads Penguins to overtime winVideo
Forward Jonathan Gruden had two goals — including one in overtime — and an assist for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 4-3 road win against the rival Hershey Bears at the Giant Center in Hershey on Wednesday. Defenseman Mitch Reinke and forward Drake Caggiula each recorded two assists for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton...
Duquesne uses big 1st half to beat St. Joseph’s on road
PHILADELPHIA — Rodney Gunn Jr. scored 26 points as Duquesne beat St. Joseph’s, 92-80, on Wednesday night. The Dukes (13-5, 3-2 Atlantic 10) led 60-44 at halftime, the team’s highest-scoring first half in 54 years. Joe Reece added 18 points for the Dukes, Dae Dae Grant scored 17 and Jimmy...
Seth Lundy, Andrew Funk hit 7 3s each as Penn State rolls past IndianaVideo
STATE COLLEGE — Seth Lundy and Andrew Funk each hit 7 of 12 from 3-point range, and Penn State tied its program record with 18 made 3s in the Nittany Lions’ 85-66 win over Indiana on Wednesday night. Lundy scored 25 points on 9-of-17 shooting, and Funk hit 8 of...
West Virginia men remain winless in Big 12 after loss to BaylorVideo
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — Freshman Keyonte George scored a season-high 32 points to lead Baylor to an 83-78 victory over West Virginia on Wednesday night. Baylor led by six at halftime, and the lead changed eight times in the second half. George, who made 10 of 18 field goals with...
