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Tim Benz: Penguins’ loss to Oilers wasn’t a wake-up call, it was a knockout punchVideo
If it didn’t hit you after the Edmonton Oilers took a 6-1 lead on the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second period Thursday, it should have hit you when the “Fire Hextall” chants echoed throughout PPG Paints Arena shortly thereafter. #FireHextall Chants at PPG Paints Arena… one the worst games I’ve...
Robert Morris men’s basketball loses on road to IUPUI
INDIANAPOLIS — DJ Jackson scored 24 points to help IUPUI defeat Robert Morris, 81-75, on Thursday night. Jackson also contributed 11 rebounds for the Jaguars (5-25, 2-17 Horizon League). Jlynn Counter scored 17 points, shooting 5 for 16 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the...
Former Pitt defensive end Deslin Alexandre named Jason Witten Man of the Year
After a busy collegiate career on and off the field, former Pitt defensive end Deslin Alexandre was named the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year at a ceremony Thursday night in Frisco, Texas. The honor is annually presented by former Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten to the FBS...
Penguins embarrassed by Oilers, suffer 4th consecutive loss
The Pittsburgh Penguins finally found a way to avoid losing a game against a Metropolitan Division rival on Thursday. They got blown out by the Edmonton Oilers. Providing seemingly little resistance to the dazzling skill sets of Oilers superstar forwards Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl as well as their supporting...
Jalen Pickett’s big 2nd half leads Penn State past Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jalen Pickett scored 21 of his 23 points in the second half, Seth Lundy added 19 points and Penn State beat Ohio State, 75-71, on Thursday night. Pickett scored Penn State’s final 14 points, including a three-point play with 59.1 seconds left for a four-point lead. Ohio...
Emotions will surface when Pitt honors its seniors, but big game vs. Syracuse awaits
There will be smiles and tears, back slaps and hugs and flowers for the ladies Saturday when Pitt honors its five seniors in front of a sold-out crowd at Petersen Events Center. Those extracurricular activities will occur before the ball is tipped to start the game, but unlike many past...
Horschel, Bramlett lead Honda Classic with 1st-round 65sVideo
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Billy Horschel hasn’t won a PGA Tour event in his home state of Florida. His quest to change that is off to a fine start. Horschel shot a 5-under-par 65 on Thursday, tying him with Joseph Bramlett for the first-round lead in the Honda Classic...
NHL-leading Bruins acquire Orlov, Hathaway from CapitalsVideo
BOSTON — The NHL-leading Boston Bruins acquired defenseman Dmitry Orlov and forward Garnet Hathaway from the Washington Capitals on Thursday, the latest big trade acquisition by an Eastern Conference contender. Boston sent a 2023 first-round pick, a 2024 second-rounder, a 2025 third-rounder and forward Craig Smith to Washington and an...
Ex-Penguins defenseman Cody Ceci enjoyed a ‘short but sweet stay in Pittsburgh’
Things were bad for Cody Ceci in the early fall of 2020. But he was hardly alone. The pandemic had crippled so many walks of life that autumn, including the business of being a professional hockey player. And given that Ceci was coming off a poor season with the Toronto...
LIV Golf’s 2nd season has team concept, new faces, TV dealVideo
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico — Dustin Johnson was among the most prominent players to sign with Saudi-funded LIV Golf, and he made it pay off by making $35.6 million in just eight tournaments, including an $18 million bonus for leading the points list and the team title. Now comes the...
Pirates tab RHP Mitch Keller to start Grapefruit League opener against Blue Jays
BRADENTON, Fla. — Mitch Keller made it his goal to be the starting pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Opening Day in Cincinnati, and the right-hander will be on the mound for their spring training opener. Keller will start Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays when they open Grapefruit League...
Value in early week XFL; Pels look for hot post-break start: Best bets for Feb. 23
BY JIM DERRY | Home Field Sports Each day, one of our experts will offer up a best bet (or two or three) that mobile sportsbooks are offering. It might be a traditional spread bet, a player prop or one of the various odds boosts that books offer. Here are...
Browns hire Chartiers Valley grad Bubba Ventrone as special teams coordinator
CLEVELAND — Ray “Bubba” Ventrone has been hired as Cleveland’s special teams coordinator, returning to the Browns as a coach after playing for the team. Ventrone, a Chartiers Valley graduate, replaces Mike Priefer, who was fired earlier this week after four seasons filled with inconsistency by his units. Ventrone had...
MLB’s bigger bases could lead to more steals, fewer injuries
PEORIA, Ariz. — Like a violin virtuoso using a new music stand, San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado noticed a difference right away. Not only are the bases bigger, but they feel different, too. “It’s definitely different, for sure,” said Machado, a two-time Gold Glove winner. “They look better....
Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry expected to start against Oilers
The Pittsburgh Penguins are scheduled to start goaltender Tristan Jarry in Thursday’s home game against the Edmonton Oilers. Coach Mike Sullivan announced Jarry’s status following an optional morning skate Thursday. In 28 games this season, Jarry has a 16-6-5 record, a 2.67 goals against average, a .920 save percentage and...
March Madness 2023: Everything you need to know
March Madness is coming up fast. Here is what to know along with some key games to watch and who’s on the bubble ahead of Selection Sunday for the NCAA Tournament: Key dates The basketball calendar is getting crowded. Up first are the conference tournaments: — The ACC Tournament start...
Pirates No. 1 pick Termarr Johnson ‘not too worried’ about hamstring strain
BRADENTON, Fla. — Termarr Johnson is disappointed that his first major-league spring training was interrupted by an injury, but the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2022 first-round pick hopes for a quick recovery. Johnson was shut down for 10-14 days with a right hamstring strain, an injury that occurred when he was fielding...
Veteran RHP Vince Velasquez finds potential fit in middle of Pirates rotationVideo
BRADENTON, Fla. — Vince Velasquez was still feeling the adrenaline rush of facing hitters, pumped even more after filling the strike zone with his fastball and commanding his secondary pitches. The 30-year-old right-hander followed Mitch Keller on Monday and Rich Hill on Tuesday in throwing live batting practice at Honus...
Recent skid damages Penguins’ playoff hopes, Stanley Cup odds
BY HOME FIELD SPORTS STAFF The weekend couldn’t have gone worse for the Pittsburgh Penguins. They lost all three games over a four-day span, including two losses to the New York Islanders that bumped the Penguins from a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Pittsburgh (27-20-9) went 0-3-0 over the...
U mad, bro?: Frustration around Mike Tomlin’s ‘standard,’ slumping Penguins, Pitt being unranked, Gerrit Cole’s quip
One thing that is wonderful about Pittsburgh sports fans is that they do not discriminate when it comes to their angst. The Steelers, Pirates, Penguins, Pitt, college basketball … even the XFL! This week’s “U mad, bro?” illustrates how all-encompassing of a community we truly have in this great city....
Source: Mason Rudolph will explore other options, but won’t ‘close door’ on Steelers if team moves on from Mitch Trubisky
There has been a lot of chatter this offseason about the prospect of the Pittsburgh Steelers cutting or trading quarterback Mitch Trubisky. If that were to happen, would the Steelers entertain the prospect of keeping free-agent third-stringer Mason Rudolph? And would Rudolph even entertain that idea after he was bypassed...
First Call: Steelers suggested as landing spot for Eagles LB; Cam Heyward advocates for return of Martavis Bryant to NFL
Thursday’s “First Call” has a free agent name to track at linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cam Heyward kicks around the idea of Martavis Bryant returning to the NFL. More hype for Oneil Cruz. We check in on the Islanders as the Penguins rest up for their game against Connor...
Report: Former Pirates OF Ben Gamel, Rays agree to minor-league dealVideo
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Free-agent outfielder Ben Gamel has agreed to a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the team had not announced the agreement, which...
Minor league report: Dustin Tokarski, Penguins beat PhantomsVideo
Goaltender Dustin Tokarski made 34 saves on 37 shots for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 4-3 home win against the rival Lehigh Valley Phantoms at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. Forward Valtteri Puustinen recorded two assists for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (22-21-2-5) while forwards Drake Caggiula, Sam Houde, Nathan Legare and...
Alabama: Brandon Miller not a suspect in shooting, remains on teamVideo
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The University of Alabama said Wednesday that leading scorer Brandon Miller remains an “active member” of the No. 2-ranked Crimson Tide and is not considered a suspect in a fatal shooting that took place near campus last month. An attorney for the player said his client never...
