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Kenny Pickett returns to full practice, but Terrell Edmunds sits out for Steelers
Three days after missing a start because of injury for the first time in his NFL career, Kenny Pickett on Wednesday was back as a full practice participant for the Pittsburgh Steelers. As coach Mike Tomlin had alluded to during his weekly news conference Tuesday, Pickett was cleared from NFL...
James Franklin on Penn State’s early enrollees, positions of need and steals
From 7 a.m. until noon, James Franklin sat in the same chair in the Lasch Building with coaches and staffers surrounding him. There was NFL Draft music, and there were former Penn State standouts like Tamba Hali, Pat Freiermuth, Paul Posluszny and Jaquan Brisker calling in to announce the future...
Pirates GM wants to ‘do more’ for lineup by adding another starting pitcher, position player
Ben Cherington isn’t finished with his Christmas shopping. The Pittsburgh Pirates general manager, who vowed to improve the major-league roster after back-to-back 100-loss seasons, said Wednesday that his wish list includes adding another starting pitcher and position player to the 40-man roster between now and the start of spring training....
Duquesne hits double-digit wins, rolls past Winthrop
Excitement is building on The Bluff, and with good reason. Duquesne notched its 10th men’s basketball victory of the season Wednesday in its final nonconference game to carry a double-digit win total into Atlantic 10 play for just the fourth time in program history. Dae Dae Grant scored 21 points,...
Joe Greene: Death of Steelers teammate Franco Harris is like ‘having a nightmare’
Joe Greene dreamed of welcoming his good friend Saturday into the small fraternity of Pittsburgh Steelers players who have had their numbers retired by the franchise. Then, Greene was awakened Wednesday morning to the news that Pro Football Hall of Fame contemporary Franco Harris had died in his sleep. Harris,...
How a single shift illustrated the overall game Penguins forward Rickard Rakell offers
Rickard Rakell was directly involved in the Pittsburgh Penguins claiming a 3-2 comeback win against the rival New York Rangers on Tuesday at PPG Paints Arena. A quick glance at the scoresheet would provide confirmation of that notion, as Rakell had a secondary assist on linemate Sidney Crosby’s winning goal...
Mets swoop in, snatch Carlos Correa for $315M, 12-year dealVideo
In a wild twist overnight, Carlos Correa agreed to a $315 million, 12-year contract with the free-spending New York Mets after his pending deal with the San Francisco Giants came apart over an issue with his physical. The agreement with the Mets was confirmed to the Associated Press by a...
Steelers’ Franco Harris timeline: From Rookie of the Year to the Hall of Fame
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris embodied the Steelers teams of the 1970s. His career and the team’s success were intertwined for many years. Here are some highlights from his illustrious career. Feb. 1, 1972 The Steelers selected fullback Franco Harris in the first round, 13th overall, after...
Penguins forwards Josh Archibald, Ryan Poehling sidelined with injuries
Pittsburgh Penguins fourth-line forwards and penalty killers Josh Archibald and Ryan Poehling have been labeled as “day-to-day” because of undisclosed injuries. Associate coach Todd Reirden announced each player’s status after Wednesday’s practice in Cranberry. Archibald missed Tuesday’s 3-2 home win against the New York Rangers after suffering an injury in...
Charges dropped against ex-NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — No charges will be filed against former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown following an apparent domestic incident at a Tampa, Fla., home in late November, prosecutors said Wednesday. Investigators completed a review of all available evidence and decided to drop the misdemeanor battery charges, the Hillsborough...
Dick Hoak recalls Franco Harris’ early days with the Steelers
Dick Hoak’s phone doesn’t often ring early in the morning. So, when Hoak heard the phone Wednesday morning, and it was his son on the other end, his first thought was “What the heck? What’s going on?” The news wasn’t good. Franco Harris had died. What hurt Hoak most about...
Pirates make minor league managerial moves, as Kieran Mattison shifts to coordinator role
When the Pittsburgh Pirates announced the coaching staffs for their minor league affiliates, there was one notable name missing. Kieran Mattison, manager for Double-A Altoona this past season and High-A Greensboro in 2021, will shift to a new role as the Pirates’ outfield, baserunning and run game coordinator next season....
Steel Valley’s Cruce Brookins signs with Pitt
It didn’t take Cruce Brookins long to find a new home after he de-committed from Kent State last month. Brookins, a three-star prospect who played quarterback and defensive back at Steel Valley, signed a letter of intent Wednesday morning with Pitt. He committed to Kent State this summer, but wavered...
Penn State remembers Franco Harris as ‘true steward’ of the university
Before Franco Harris became a four-time Super Bowl champion and Pro Football Hall of Famer, he was one of the greatest running backs in Penn State history. Penn State coaches, administrators and former players mourned Harris’ passing Wednesday, remembering a player who helped form one of the nation’s top backfields...
Terry Bradshaw in ‘state of shock’ over Franco Harris’ death
Terry Bradshaw said he was in a “state of shock” Wednesday morning after hearing that his former Pittsburgh Steelers teammate and partner on the Immaculate Reception, Franco Harris, had passed away. “I’ve talked about it so much this morning, it’s kind of like therapy,” Bradshaw said in a phone interview...
Steelers players, fans remember Franco Harris
Pittsburgh Steelers great Franco Harris has died, just days before the Steelers’ 50th anniversary celebration of the Immaculate Reception. Harris was 72. Steelers players, current and former, as well as people from all walks of life — fans, mayors, celebrities — turned to social media to share their condolences, memories...
Pitt basketball alum Curtis Aiken recalls friendship with Franco Harris, how he’d want to be remembered
Pitt basketball alum Curtis Aiken was supposed to see his friend Franco Harris on Thursday — a day in advance of celebrations to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Steelers legend’s “Immaculate Reception.” On Tuesday, Aiken was on the phone with Harris’ wife, Dana Dokmanovich. Aiken could hear the NFL...
Photos: Steelers great Franco Harris through the years
Pittsburgh Steelers great Franco Harris has died, just days before the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception, the play considered the greatest in NFL history. Harris was 72. Harris served as the face of the franchise for many years following his retirement from his playing days. Here’s a collection of...
Video: 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception
TribLIVE talked with former Pitsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris on Oct. 13, 2022, about the 50th anniversary of The Immaculate Reception, one of the most famous plays in the history of football. It took place on Dec. 23, 1972, at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh. More on Franco Harris...
Offensive tackle Isaiah Neal kicks off Pitt signing day, first of 19 to send letters of intent to Pat Narduzzi
Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi received the first of what he hoped would be at least 19 signed letters of intent shortly after 7 Wednesday morning when offensive tackle Isaiah Neal of St. Frances Academy in Baltimore made his six-month-old verbal commitment official. Neal (6-foot-3, 270 pounds) is one of three...
Steelers great Franco Harris dies at age 72Video
Two days before the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception and three days before his number is scheduled to be retired by the Pittsburgh Steelers, Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris died. He was 72. No cause of death was revealed, but family friend Curtis Aiken — the former...
First Call: Steelers lose reserve LB; Ravens reclaim WR; praise for Minkah Fitzpatrick; Penguins part of Metro movement
Wednesday’s “First Call” gives us news of a Steelers departure and Ravens return. We also have some more recognition for Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. There’s movement atop the Metropolitan Division, and the Penguins are involved. Plus, it’s a busy day for college basketball at one of the local schools. Bidding...
Tim Benz: If Mike Tomlin says Steelers non-losing-season streak is ‘little, silly’ sidebar, then let’s treat it that way
The Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t had a losing season since 2003. After 18 consecutive years of being at least .500 or better, the team currently has a 6-8 record. So that streak will end if the team loses any of its remaining three games against the Las Vegas Raiders (Dec. 24),...
Pirates A to Z: Austin Hedges adds elite defense, hopes to mentor catching prospects
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 Bryse Wilson. Player: Austin Hedges Position: Catcher Bats: Right Throws: Right Age: 30 (Aug. 18) Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 223 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Slashed .163/.241/.248...
Toledo holds off Liberty to win Boca Raton Bowl
BOCA RATON, Fla. — As he dealt with various injuries throughout the 2022 season, Toledo quarterback Dequan Finn used a message from his coach to stay the course, and eventually, lead his team to a bowl win. “Do what you say you’re going to do,” Finn said. “And we did...
