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Pitt pounds Louisville, improves to 6-2 in ACC games
If the numbers on Greg Elliott’s stat line looked bad, he either didn’t notice or merely believed a reversal of misfortune was in order. He trusted his ability to make shots, kept firing and ended up Wednesday night with a Pitt career-high 23 points in a 75-54 victory against Louisville...
Brandon Staley looks ahead to Chargers’ offseason after tough exitVideo
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Brandon Staley remained steadfast he would remain coach of the Los Angeles Chargers despite plenty of speculation about his future. “I am aware of the speculation because I have to be briefed of it to be prepared for guys like you,” Staley said to reporters Wednesday...
Witness: Bribes helped Fox execs get soccer TV rightsVideo
NEW YORK — The U.S. government’s star witness in a corruption trial over the broadcasting rights to some of soccer’s biggest events testified Wednesday how he and two former Fox executives paid millions of dollars in bribes to undermine competing bids. The trial in New York City is the latest...
Bills, Bengals focus on playing with Hamlin home, recoveringVideo
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Damar Hamlin is back on his feet, and that’s uplifting enough in allowing coach Sean McDermott and the Buffalo Bills to focus on their immediate future rather than an emotional past in preparing to host the Cincinnati Bengals in an AFC divisional playoff on Sunday. In...
Patrick Mahomes aims to lead Chiefs to 5th straight AFC title gameVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Ask any coach or player around the NFL, and they are bound to tell you that the speed of the game picks up when the playoffs arrive. There is no longer time to think on the field; decisions more often are made by in-the-moment instincts rather...
Chris Ford, champ as player, coach with Celtics, dies at 74Video
Chris Ford, a member of the Boston Celtics 1981 championship team, a longtime NBA coach and the player credited with scoring the league’s first 3-pointer, has died, his family announced in a statement. He was 74. The family revealed the death through the Celtics on Wednesday. No official cause was...
Matt Canada to return for 3rd season as Steelers offensive coordinator
Matt Canada will get at least one more year to oversee the development of the Pittsburgh Steelers offense. Canada will return for a third season as the Steelers offensive coordinator, a team spokesman confirmed Wednesday. Canada’s return comes after the Steelers finished No. 26 in scoring in 2022, averaging 18.1...
Pitt/Notre Dame renewal set in South Bend after 5-year absence
Pitt’s historic series with Notre Dame that includes a four-overtime victory, a three-overtime loss and Tony Dorsett running the length of three football fields returns to South Bend, Ind., next season for the first time in five years. Never too soon to think about next season ... Jerry DiPaola...
Mike Sullivan gets philosophical on Penguins power play — now he needs to get it working
When it comes to his team’s confounding power play, you can hear Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan struggling with the contradictions. He wants it to be more “predictable,” but he doesn’t want it “robotic.” He wants his skilled players to be creative, but he also wants the execution to be...
Mark Madden: Pirates should make pitch for Trevor Bauer, despite PR nightmare
The Pittsburgh Pirates are at any number of disadvantages when pursuing free agents, not least that good players have other choices and all those options are better. But right-handed pitcher Trevor Bauer is a good player who might not have alternatives. Bauer, 32, is at loose ends after being cut...
Flyers’ Ivan Provorov cites religion for boycott on Pride night
PHILADELPHIA — Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov cited his Russian Orthodox religion as the reason he did not participate in pregame warmups when the team wore Pride-themed jerseys and used sticks wrapped in rainbow Pride tape. The 26-year-old Provorov boycotted the pregame skate with his teammates before Tuesday night’s game against...
Hampered by bad hip, Rafael Nadal loses at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — Rafael Nadal bowed his head during changeovers and rested his elbows on his knees, the very picture of resignation. What already was a poor start to 2023, following a year marred by all manner of health issues, reached a low point at the Australian Open on Wednesday....
Tim Benz: A lesson for Steelers and the growth of Kenny Pickett after Week 1 of NFL playoffs
Whoever the Pittsburgh Steelers have as offensive coordinator next year — whether it’s Matt Canada again or someone (anyone) else — I hope they were watching the first round of the AFC playoffs closely. Because there was one specific, valuable lesson for the Steelers to take away from those games:...
DL Montravius Adams took circuitous route to Steelers, is glad for itVideo
It would be easy, looking back at the first five seasons of Montravius Adams’ NFL career, to assume 2021 was his toughest year professionally. After all, Adams was let go by one team and released by two others. Adams, a veteran defensive tackle, doesn’t see it that way, though. “Honestly,...
First Call: Kenny Pickett endorses keeping Matt Canada, drafting Jordan Addison; Titans tackle may be eyeing up Steelers
Wednesday’s “First Call” has two endorsements from Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett. One is for a current coach, another is for a former Pitt teammate. An AFC rival may be making eyes at the Steelers if he gets to free agency. The Penguins are preparing for a home-and-home with a...
Mallory Swanson scores 2, U.S. women down New Zealand in friendlyVideo
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Mallory Swanson scored twice and the U.S. women’s national team opened the year with a 4-0 victory over host New Zealand on Wednesday. After a scoreless first half, Swanson scored on a header off a cross from Trinity Rodman in the 52nd minute before Alex Morgan...
Wisconsin continues domination over Penn State with 63-60 win
MADISON, Wis. — Steven Crowl scored 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Wisconsin held on to continue its Madison mastery over Penn State, beating the Nittany Lions 63-60 on Tuesday night. Tyler Wahl returned to the lineup for Wisconsin (12-5, 4-3 Big Ten) following a three-game absence from the...
AP source: Florida QB Jaden Rashada asks for release amid NIL mess
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida quarterback recruit Jaden Rashada requested a release from his national letter of intent Tuesday night after a $13 million name, imagine and likeness deal fell through, a person familiar with the situation said. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither...
No. 1 Iga Swiatek eases into Australian Open round 3
MELBOURNE, Australia — No. 1 seed Iga Swiatek eased into the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday as she beat Camila Osorio of Colombia, 6-2, 6-3. In a match played with the roof closed because of rain, the Polish player was broken when serving for the match at...
Todd Bowles: No decision yet on Byron Leftwich or rest of Bucs’ coaching staff
TAMPA, Fla. — Beleaguered Bucs offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich is safe for at least a few more days, as head coach Todd Bowles said Tuesday no decision has been made about possible changes to the staff for 2023. Tampa Bay was last in the NFL in rushing yardage and rushing...
With Tom Brady’s future uncertain, Buccaneers will explore optionsVideo
TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers spent the past three seasons doing everything they could to try to help Tom Brady be successful. If the seven-time Super Bowl champion retires or decides to sign with another team in free agency this winter, it will be important to have a...
Aaron Rodgers says he can play at MVP level in right situation
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers believes he can still produce at an MVP level in the right situation if he opts to play next season. Rodgers discussed the uncertainty of his future plans Tuesday during his weekly appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on SiriusXM...
Giants’ Daniel Jones changing narrative, silencing his criticsVideo
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Daniel Jones’ future with the New York Giants was murky heading into this season, with plenty of critics wondering if he could ever be a franchise-type quarterback. Too many turnovers. Too inconsistent. Too few victories. Jones heard it all, and some was warranted. The Giants not...
Jalen Hurts ‘full go’ for Eagles for divisional playoffs vs. GiantsVideo
PHILADELPHIA — As the Eagles weathered a smidgen of adversity with a late-season losing streak, 76ers coach Doc Rivers stepped in to steady unease that Jalen Hurts & Co. were spiraling toward an early postseason exit. “They’re going to be in the Super Bowl. Relax,” Rivers told reporters. “It’s a...
Saturday perfection: Trevor Lawrence’s 37-0 mark at stake vs Chiefs
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Doug Pederson turned away from the question, stopping just short of shaking his head in disappointment, and then tapped the lectern in front of him three times to mimic knocking on wood. “Nah, la, la, next question,” Peterson quipped Tuesday. The coach refused to acknowledge or weigh...
