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First Call: Minkah Fitzpatrick tops AFC free safety voting; Ravens deal with more injuries; Pens-Rangers renew rivalryVideo
Tuesday’s “First Call” tells us which Pittsburgh Steeler is tops among his peers in Pro Bowl votes. Meanwhile, a few Ravens are dealing with bumps and bruises on the defensive side of the ball. On the hockey front, the Penguins finally get a crack at avenging last year’s playoff loss...
Packers beat Rams to keep playoff hopes alive
GREEN BAY, Wis. — A.J. Dillon ran for two scores, Aaron Rodgers threw a touchdown pass to Aaron Jones and the Green Bay Packers kept their playoff hopes afloat with a 24-12 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. Dillon put Green Bay (6-8) ahead for good with...
Tom Browning, who pitched perfect game for Reds, dies at 62
CINCINNATI — Tom Browning, an All-Star pitcher who threw the only perfect game in Cincinnati Reds history and helped them win a World Series title, died on Monday. He was 62. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office in Kentucky announced Browning’s death on Twitter, saying he died at his home in...
Raiders’ wild last-second win over Pats still talk of NFLVideo
HENDERSON, Nev. — The game-winning play, a day later, seems just as unreal as when it happened. That play was a highly ill-advised lateral that Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones picked off to score a 48-yard touchdown for a walk-off 30-24 victory Sunday over the New England Patriots....
Westmoreland campus clippings: Another big award for Saint Vincent’s Irefin
Another postseason honor rolled in for Saint Vincent’s prolific football return specialist, and it’s a big one. Junior Molayo Irefin was named to the D3football.com All-American Third Team after a record-breaking season. He is the Bearcats’ first football All-American since running back Michael Scatena was named Associated Press Little All-America...
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts suffers sprained right shoulder
PHILADELPHIA — Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts suffered a sprained right shoulder and his status for Philadelphia’s game at Dallas is uncertain, a person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press on Monday. Hurts was injured Sunday during a win over Chicago, according to the person who spoke to...
Penguins forward Brock McGinn is finding more goals on 3rd lineVideo
When the Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Brock McGinn in July 2021, general manager Ron Hextall offered a finite variety of vocabulary to describe the player he has just added to the roster. “Inside game.” “Good energy.” “Physical.” “Intangibles.” One term that was absent as Hextall outlined McGinn’s features? “Scoring.” The...
Marshall holds off UConn at Myrtle Beach Bowl
CONWAY, S.C. — Marshall coach Charles Huff watched his team overcome adversity all season long. So having to do it once more at the Myrtle Beach Bowl wasn’t a problem. The Thundering Herd won their fifth straight game to close the season, holding off UConn 28-14 on Monday after leading...
Steelers prep for threat that is Raiders WR Davante Adams
While most everyone else views Saturday as special because it’s Christmas Eve, Davante Adams will be celebrating it because he will be turning 30. If Adams’ birthday gift is a win, it might be by way of leaving his hosts with a lump of proverbial coal. Adams’ production could go...
Colts continue to seek answers after historic collapse
INDIANPOLIS — Jeff Saturday still believes the Indianapolis Colts made the right calls in Saturday’s inexplicable loss at Minnesota. The interim coach contends they didn’t play too conservatively after taking a 33-0 halftime lead and has no regrets about trying a quarterback sneak on fourth-and-inches that came up short rather...
Steelers notes: Saturday could be franchise’s coldest game since 1989
Saturday night’s game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Las Vegas Raiders, both 6-8, isn’t necessarily one for the history books. It could be, though, and not just because of the accompanying celebration of the Immaculate Reception or because it’s the NFL’s latest-ever kickoff for a Christmas Eve game. What might...
5 things we learned: Do you believe in miracles? How Steelers can reach AFC playoffs
Five things we learned from Steelers 24, Panthers 16: 1. Looking ahead If Christmas is the time for miracles, then let’s dig into one the Steelers will need to reached the playoffs as the AFC’s No. 7 seed. With three games remaining, the Steelers still sit in the No. 13...
Will Penguins forward Drew O’Connor get another opportunity against the Rangers?
Should Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Josh Archibald and Jason Zucker remain sidelined due to undisclosed injuries for Tuesday’s home game against the New York Rangers, forward Drew O’Connor will likely be in the lineup, presumably on the fourth line and even on the penalty kill. Recalled on Wednesday from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of...
Florida defensive end Maverick Gracio commits to Pitt
Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi landed the 17th member of his 2023 recruiting class Monday when defensive end Maverick Gracio announced his plans to enroll next year. Straight business. AGTG???? ????????#H2P #Committed @Pitt_FB @CoachDuzzPittFB @CoachPartridge @CNHS_Athletics @JackDan55847282 pic.twitter.com/jw5osvRyX7— Maverick Gracio (@MaverickGracio) December 19, 2022 Gracio (6-foot-5, 225 pounds) recorded 22 sacks...
Cubs, right-hander Taillon finalize 4-year contract
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs and right-hander Jameson Taillon have finalized a four-year contract worth roughly $68 million. The announcement on Monday comes nearly two weeks after the sides agreed to the deal. The Cubs also have added All-Star shortstop Dansby Swanson and 2019 NL MVP Cody Bellinger this offseason....
End of nonconference season signals nothing but ACC opponents, tougher games for Pitt
Every game is important in Pitt’s rebuilding process, but its season will take a significant turn toward relevancy Tuesday when the Panthers begin their grueling, 19-game stretch of nothing but ACC opponents. The Panthers visit Syracuse (8-4, 1-0) at the JMA Wireless (formerly Carrier) Dome, carrying confidence into the 9...
Penguins forward Josh Archibald sidelined by injury
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Josh Archibald was absent from Monday’s practice session in Cranberry because of an undisclosed injury. His status for Tuesday’s home game against the New York Rangers is not certain. Penguins coach Mike Sullivan indicated Archibald was undergoing evaluation following practice. Typically deployed on the fourth line and...
Navy promotes defensive coordinator Brian Newberry to head coach
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Navy promoted defensive coordinator Brian Newberry to head coach Monday, replacing Ken Niumatalolo, the winningest coach in school history who was fired a week ago. Newberry, 51, has been leading the Midshipmen defense since 2019. His college coaching career dates back 2000, but this will be his...
‘I was astounded’: Penn State teammates impressed with Drew Allar’s development
Already holding an insurmountable lead, it didn’t really affect the outcome of the game. But the play of the day during Penn State’s win at Indiana last month was Drew Allar’s bullet to Harrison Wallace III. Allar rolled right and, instead of waltzing into the end zone himself from a...
Purdue holds top spot in AP poll as UConn climbs to No. 2
Purdue maintained its grasp on No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll on Monday. Another unbeaten is closing the gap, though. The Boilermakers received 40 of the 60 first-place votes from a national media panel after knocking off Davidson in their only game last week, allowing...
TCU’s Sonny Dykes named Associated Press coach of the Year
TCU’s Sonny Dykes was named The Associated Press Coach of the Year on Monday after leading the No. 3 Horned Frogs to the College Football Playoff in his first season with the school. Dykes received 37 of 46 first-place votes and 120 points from AP Top 25 voters to become...
Mark Madden: Steelers create illusion with old-fashioned victory behind defense, running game
The Pittsburgh Steelers won the old-fashioned Steelers way on Sunday. They rushed for 156 yards. They possessed the ball 36 minutes. They had a 21-play drive that took 12 minutes and ended with a touchdown. They played solid defense, especially in the red zone. They were 12 for 16 on...
With 4 more opt-outs, Pitt will go to Sun Bowl without 8 of its best players
Dramatic change is coming to Pitt football and not at the traditional time when we used to expect it. You know, after the last game. It’s happening now, 11 days before Pitt plays UCLA in the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. Eight of the best players who helped Pitt...
Messi, Mbappe give Qatar the perfect World Cup ending
DOHA, Qatar — When it comes to soccer, money can buy the world. It can pay for the World Cup. And the world’s best players. And it can bundle them all up into a perfect package and present it to a global audience of millions. The power of money was...
Norwin grad Alyssa Laukus already showing promise as freshman with Chatham women’s basketballVideo
Chatham women’s basketball coach David Saur has been at his craft for 15 years and has coached at all three NCAA levels. In that time, he hasn’t had a team like the one he has this season: all freshmen and sophomores. But the early results have shown this group will...
