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Pirates A to Z: Nick Mears recovered from elbow surgery to make late-season return
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: Nick Mears Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 26 (Oct. 7) Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 200 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Allowed no runs on...
Unbeaten State College ousts North Allegheny from PIAA playoffs
STATE COLLEGE — For an instant, it appeared Logan Kushner had Khiryn Boyd for the touchdown that would have gotten North Allegheny, trying to rally from a 21-point deficit, back to within a score. State College’s Cooper Brushwood, though, not only closed on the play, but he managed to track...
Pine-Richland rallies from 2 scores down to beat Cathedral Prep in PIAA quarterfinals
One week removed from the WPIAL Class 5A championship, the Pine-Richland Rams ran their winning streak to 10 with a 21-14 victory over Cathedral Prep in the PIAA quarterfinals Friday night. The Rams (11-3) were down 14-0, but battled back, scoring 21 unanswered points. Quarterback Ryan Palmieri led the charge,...
Minor league report: Forward Alex Nylander leads Penguins past PhantomsVideo
A shootout goal by forward Alex Nylander gave the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins a 3-2 win against the rival Lehigh Valley Phantoms at WesBanco Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Friday. Forward Drake Caggiula had a regulation goal and an assist for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (9-5-1-1) which came back from a two-goal deficit to claim a...
Aliquippa rolls past Central Valley to capture 19th WPIAL football titleVideo
Aliquippa’s Tiqwai Hayes landed in the end zone after leaping headfirst over his linemen, but the running back was quickly airborne again when guard Neco Eberhardt celebrated by lifting the sophomore off his feet. The big men upfront did a lot of heavy lifting Friday night in a championship effort....
Pickett, Lundy help Penn State cruise past Lafayette 70-57Video
STATE COLLEGE — Jalen Pickett had 18 points, Seth Lundy scored 15 and Penn State cruised to a 70-57 victory over Lafayette on Friday night. Pickett made 7 of 10 shots from the floor with eight assists and six rebounds for Penn State (6-1). Lundy hit 3 of 6 from...
Pitt rallies in second half to defeat William & Mary, 80-64
Pitt hasn’t played enough games against premium competition to allow coach Jeff Capel to get an accurate read on his team. On Friday night, however, there was reason to be encouraged — at least for half a game. The Panthers rallied in the second half to defeat William & Mary,...
U.S. earns respect at World Cup, but wins remain elusive
AL KHOR, Qatar — Respect achieved. Wins await. American players wanted more than a 0-0 draw with England on Friday night, likely the most-watched match of their lives. The U.S. shut out a European opponent in the World Cup for the first time since 1950 yet left the tent-like stadium...
Source: Pirates sign veteran first baseman Carlos Santana
The Pittsburgh Pirates and first baseman Carlos Santana have agreed to a one-year deal worth $6.725 million pending a physical, a source confirmed to the Tribune-Review. ESPN’s Jeff Passan first reported the deal. Santana, 36, slashed .202/.316/.376 with 19 home runs and 60 RBIs for the Royals and Mariners last...
Penguins’ fourth liners spark rout of Flyers
The Pittsburgh Penguins are not an outfit that is blessed with an abundance of toughness, at least not in the traditional definition of the term. While other teams might stow a bigger, stronger, combative forward on their fourth line, the Penguins’ fourth line offers little in the way of an...
Electrifying Quinton Martin sparks Belle Vernon to WPIAL Class 3A title win over Avonworth
Attendance at Acrisure Stadium for the WPIAL Class 3A football championship: Quinton Martin … and everyone else. Martin electrified the crowd with a highlight-reel, 51-yard punt return touchdown, caught a TD pass and ran for another score to lead Belle Vernon to its first WPIAL title since 1995 in a...
Steelers prep for rare stretch of 2 consecutive games indoors
This weekend brings with it the beginning of that annual period between Thanksgiving and Christmas that in Pittsburgh typically means wintry weather. Not for the Pittsburgh Steelers, though — at least not these next two weeks. Each of their next two games will be played in conditions that feature temperatures...
James Daniels, Robert Spillane added to Steelers injury report Friday
Two significant contributors were added to the Pittsburgh Steelers injury report Friday when starting right guard James Daniels and inside linebacker Robert Spillane were listed as limited participants. Spillane has a back injury and Daniels a groin ailment, according to the league-mandated report. Neither was listed previously, nor was rookie...
Starting center Mason Cole returns to Steelers practice
Mason Cole has been forced to leave games this season because of injury, he’s missed practice time this season because of injury and he’s been spotted wearing a walking boot on an injured foot at earlier points this season. But Cole has not missed a game this season. That trend...
DeMarvin Leal ‘full go, 100%, no restrictions’ at Steelers practice, could come off IR
Nine days into a 21-day window when he can be activated off the injured reserve list, could this be the week Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal is added to the active roster? “Could be,” the rookie said after Friday’s practice at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Leal confirmed he has...
Switch in coaches has put Colts RB Jonathan Taylor in Steelers’ crosshairs
Judging by Jeff Saturday’s resume as a six-time Pro Bowl center, Mike Tomlin anticipates the Indianapolis Colts interim coach relying heavily on the running game when his team faces the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night. Tomlin wouldn’t be wrong. “We want to be a physical football team that sets the...
No. 10 Union shocks No. 1 Bishop Canevin to win 2nd WPIAL football championshipVideo
Union was the definition of an underdog. • First appearance in a WPIAL championship game since 1973 • First double-digit seed to reach the WPIAL finals since 2010 • Playing top-seeded and defending champion Bishop Canevin, which averaged 41.8 points and scored 60 or more three times On Friday afternoon,...
Penguins to wear 5th jersey for Winter Classic
The Pittsburgh Penguins will wear a fifth different jersey this season for their 37th game of the regular season Jan. 2 against the Boston Bruins at Fenway Park, a contest the NHL labels as the Winter Classic. On Friday, the league unveiled the uniforms the Penguins and Bruins will wear...
Mark Madden: Few seem to understand the gravity of Steelers’ situation
The Pittsburgh Steelers are terrible. As bad as their 3-7 record. But the Steelers myth continues. The horse manure gets laid on thick. This guy is playing well. That guy is playing well. T.J. Watt is a menace. Kenny Pickett is improving. Mike Tomlin is a Hall of Fame coach....
Zach Edey’s double-double powers No. 24 Purdue past West Virginia
PORTLAND, Ore. — Zach Edey had 24 points and 12 rebounds to lead No. 24 Purdue to an 80-68 victory over West Virginia on Thursday night in the opening round of the Phil Knight Legacy tournament. Mason Gillis added 14 points for the Boilermakers (4-0), and Brandon Newman came off...
Oklahoma State faces West Virginia after loss to rival Oklahoma
West Virginia (4-7, 2-6 Big 12) at Oklahoma State (7-4, 4-4), Saturday, noon (ESPN2) FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK COLLEGE LINE: Oklahoma State by 8 1/2. Series record: Oklahoma State leads 9-4. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Oklahoma State looks to bounce back from a loss to rival Oklahoma. The Cowboys fell behind 28-0 against...
No. 11 Penn State looking to wrap season strong against Michigan State
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — James Franklin has been around long enough to know that it’s simply natural for a team’s collective energy level to fade this late in the season. But after four grueling months, the No. 11 Nittany Lions (9-2, 6-2 Big Ten, No. 11 CFP) seem to have...
Pirates A to Z: Tucupita Marcano showed speed, versatility in three stints in MLB
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: Tucupita Marcano Position(s): Second base/Outfielder Bats: Left Throws: Right Age: 23 (Sept. 16) Height: 6-foot Weight: 180 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Slashed...
Pitt Take 5: Fortunes change for Panthers, Hurricanes
The wise guys, including one writing for this space, thought we were so smart in the preseason when we predicted the Pitt/Miami game at the end of the regular season was destined to decide the ACC Coastal championship. Check the standings. Pitt and Miami have combined for 10 losses, the...
Kirk Cousins, Vikings overtake Patriots for 33-26 victory
MINNEAPOLIS — Kirk Cousins threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns, the last a go-ahead score to Adam Thielen in the fourth quarter to push the Minnesota Vikings past the New England Patriots, 33-26, on Thursday night. Justin Jefferson had 139 yards and one of the touchdown passes from Cousins,...
