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Norwin grad Katelyn Kauffman helps Florida Gulf Coast reach NCAA Tournament
Katelyn Kauffman wanted a change of scenery. After spending her freshman year at Pitt, the former Norwin soccer standout realized the novelty of playing close to home had worn off. She wanted a new experience. She wanted to contend for a championship, something that was going to be difficult to...
Kiski Area grad Alexis Moyer becomes Clarion soccer’s 1st 4-time all-conference honoree
In five seasons as a member of the Clarion women’s soccer team, Kiski Area grad Alexis Moyer experienced: • being switched to a position she never played • three coaching changes • a season lost to a pandemic • a grand total of 17 wins The ride was bumpy at...
Pitt defensive lineman Devin Danielson slams head with helmetVideo
In a clip posted online, Pitt defensive lineman Devin Danielson can be seen slamming his helmet against his head several times as teammates look on in astonishment and horror. But the incident wasn’t a first for Danielson, according to teammate SirVocea Dennis. “Everybody is passionate for the game. Things happen.”...
PIAA announces semifinal sites, times for state football playoffs
The Pine-Richland football team has a two-hour bus ride this weekend and Aliquippa has a three-hour trip ahead. That often comes with reaching the state semifinals. The PIAA has announced sites for the next round of playoff games. Pine-Richland faces District 3 champion Cocalico at Mansion Park Stadium in Altoona...
3 takeaways: Despite loss to Toronto, Penguins’ penalty-kill is perfect for 7th straight game
Three takeaways from the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 4-1 loss to Toronto Saturday at PPG Paints Arena. Strong PK Entering Saturday evening’s game against the Maple Leafs, the Penguins’ penalty-kill unit was tied for 10th-best in the NHL with at 80.6%, not a bad spot to be in considering the team’s struggles...
Pirates A to Z: Cal Mitchell played with a chip on his shoulder, broke up no-hit bid
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 Miguel Yajure. Player: Cal Mitchell Position: Outfielder Bats: Left Throws: Left Age: 23 (March 8) Height: 6 foot Weight: 205 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Slashed...
Minor league report: Penguins’ win 3rd consecutive game in shootoutVideo
Shootout goals by forward Alex Nylander and Sam Poulin gave the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins a 3-2 road win against the Springfield Thunderbirds at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass., on Saturday. Goaltender Filip Lindberg made 33 saves on 35 shots in regulation and overtime then stopped two of three shootout attempts...
Pitt maintains late-season surge, beats Miami, 42-16, for 4th consecutive victory
With little at stake but personal pride and an eighth victory, Pitt rolled over Miami, 42-16, on Saturday night to end the regular season on a four-game winning streak. There will be no conference championship this season for the Panthers (8-4, 5-3 ACC), but their 19 victories in back-to-back seasons...
Penguins’ winning streak snapped with loss to Maple Leafs
The Pittsburgh Penguins have been extremely streaky this season. Heck, forget the season. How about since just around Halloween? Over the past 33 days, they have endured a seven-game losing streak as well as a five-game winning streak. But the Penguins have been remarkably consistent in one fashion. And in...
Robert Morris men’s basketball team edged by Evansville
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Kenny Strawbridge scored 21 points as Evansville beat Robert Morris, 54-53, on Saturday night. The Colonials (2-4) were led in scoring by Josh Corbin, who finished with 22 points. Kahliel Spear added 16 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks for Robert Morris. In addition, Stephaun Walker had...
Sean Clifford throws 4 TDs, No. 11 Penn State tops Michigan State
STATE COLLEGE — This is what Sean Clifford came back for. The atmosphere, the camaraderie and most importantly, the wins. Penn State’s four-year starter, who opted to return for his sixth and final collegiate season, threw four touchdown passes to lead the No. 11 Nittany Lions over Michigan State, 35-16,...
Westinghouse shuts down Farrell, sets up PIAA semifinal showdown with WPIAL champion
Westinghouse fans have a variety of chants and cheers, but “go defense go” seemed to have a little extra enthusiasm Saturday afternoon at Cupples Stadium. “Our alumni gets us hyped,” said senior lineman Donte Taylor, whose defense sure had plenty of energy. District 10 champion Farrell managed only 56 yards...
District college football roundup: IUP moves on to NCAA Division II quarterfinals
Mak Sexton threw for 142 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 15 IUP to a 19-13 victory over No. 12 Ashland in the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs Saturday. Adam Houser added 125 rushing yards for IUP (10-1), which will face Shepherd in the quarterfinals next...
Penguins expected to start goaltender Casey DeSmith against Maple Leafs
The Penguins are expected to start goaltender Casey DeSmith for Saturday’s home game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at PPG Paints Arena. Penguins coach Mike Sullivan announced DeSmith’s status approximately two hours before the opening faceoff. This season, DeSmith has appeared in eight games and has a 3-4-1 record, a...
No. 3 Michigan keeps title hopes alive with rout of Ohio St.Video
COLUMBUS, Ohio — After Michigan beat Ohio State with stunning ease for the second straight year, Wolverines defensive lineman Cam Goode grabbed a huge maize-and-blue flag and rushed with teammates to the block “O” in the middle of the Ohio Stadium turf. They planted that flag and mugged for a...
Anderson’s 2 long TD runs help West Virginia top Oklahoma StateVideo
STILLWATER, Okla. — Jaylen Anderson ran for 155 yards and two touchdowns, and West Virginia defeated Oklahoma State, 24-19, on Saturday afternoon to close its season. Anderson, a redshirt freshman, had rushed for 120 yards all season before the game. He paced a West Virginia ground attack that pounded out...
Pickett-to-Pickens bond for Steelers continuing to grow as rookie QB, WR return to Indianapolis
They played different positions and excelled in separate Power 5 conferences, but when the NFL’s top prospects converged on Indianapolis in late February, quarterback Kenny Pickett and wide receiver George Pickens formed a connection. One that continues nine months later with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The lanky wide receiver from Georgia...
Steelers’ rookie RB Jaylen Warren ruled out from playing against Colts
A different running back will be backing up starter Najee Harris when the Pittsburgh Steelers play the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night. Rookie Jaylen Warren was listed as out for the game when the Steelers released their injury report Saturday. Warren and cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon were listed as out, while...
After brief benching, Matt Ryan’s return as Colts’ starting QB has caught Steelers’ attention
In 15 NFL seasons, Matt Ryan has beaten every opponent he has faced except for two. The New England Patriots are one. The Pittsburgh Steelers are the other. Ryan was on the bench when the Indianapolis Colts faced the Patriots earlier this season, but the 37-year-old quarterback will get a...
Steelers 4 Downs: Handful of metrics rate Diontae Johnson at/near bottom of NFL WRs
1. Diontae dropping A major storyline over this past Pittsburgh Steelers offseason was the contract status of Diontae Johnson, and at the crux of the debate over signing him to a lucrative extension was whether Johnson was truly an NFL team’s No. 1 wide receiver. So far this season, as...
Analysis: Signing Carlos Santana upgrades Pirates at 1st base, where defense is priority
When the Pittsburgh Pirates traded for Ji-Man Choi two weeks ago, general manager Ben Cherington said he felt good about it as a “first move” — a hint more could be on the way. Cherington continued to address first base, the position that proved most problematic for the Pirates last...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: If you don’t like soccer, go watch the boring NFL
The United States tied England in World Cup group play 0-0. The usual American outrage immediately began to flow. It mostly revolves around not enough goals and a game concluding in a tie. “Why would I watch a game that ends 0-0?” The easy answer: don’t. Soccer is popular far...
3 takeaways: Penguins’ Marcus Pettersson steps up to fight Flyers heavyweight
Three takeaways from the Penguins’ 4-1 win in Philadelphia on Friday night: Fight card Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson recorded the sixth fighting major of his career Friday night. At at 2:04 of the second period, Pettersson dropped the gloves with winger Nicolas Deslauriers — considered one of the NHL’s toughest...
Mercer knocks off Robert Morris in Hostilo Hoops Community Classic
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Kamar Robertson had 17 points in Mercer’s 72-66 victory against Robert Morris on Friday night. Robertson also contributed seven rebounds for the Bears (3-3). Jalyn McCreary scored 14 points while shooting 7 of 16 from the field and added six rebounds. Michael Zanoni was 5-of-11 shooting (3...
West Virginia beats Portland State, Bob Huggins earns win 921
PORTLAND, Ore. — Tre Mitchell scored 16 points to lead West Virginia to a 89-71 win over Portland State in a Phil Knight Legacy tournament consolation game Friday night, vaulting Bob Huggins into third place all-time for Division I coaching victories. Huggins, who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of...
