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‘Flush it’: Pitt aims to quickly leave humiliating Louisville loss in the rearview mirrorVideo
Judging by his postgame remarks Saturday, Jeff Capel wouldn’t begrudge anyone for labeling Pitt’s 100-59 beatdown at the hands of Louisville as humiliating. After all, Capel described the loss as “embarrassing,” and there are few other ways to describe a result that ranks in the top five of largest margins...
Special teams coordinator Danny Smith becomes 1st Steelers assistant to be hired elsewhere
Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers special teams coordinator Danny Smith became the first member of former coach Mike Tomlin’s staff to leave the team. The 72-year-old was hired by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as their new special teams coordinator, the Buccaneers reported. Smith spent the past 13 seasons with the Steelers under...
Penguins acquire defenseman Ilya Solovyov from AvalancheVideo
The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Ilya Solovyov from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for forward Valtteri Puustinen and a seventh-round draft pick in 2026 on Tuesday. Solovyov, 25, has split the 2025-26 season between the NHL and American Hockey League (AHL) levels. In 16 NHL games, he has three points...
Penguins reassign forward Joona Koppanen to AHL
The Pittsburgh Penguins reassigned forward Joona Koppanen to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League on Tuesday afternoon. Koppanen, 27, was called up to the NHL on Sunday but did not suit up for the Penguins in Monday’s road contest at Seattle. Koppanen has appeared in 10 NHL games this season...
Special-teamer Carson Bruener the only Steeler named to PFWA NFL all-rookie team
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2025, on the whole, showed promise during its collective rookie season. The only player, though, honored on the Pro Football Writers of America NFL All-Rookie Team played exactly one snap on offense or defense. Carson Bruener was the designated specialist on the PFWA all-rookie team released Tuesday....
No. 1 Indiana tops final AP Top 25 football poll of season as Big Ten’s title run reaches 3 straight
Indiana achieved one more first to end its magical season full of firsts: The national champion Hoosiers are No. 1 in the final Associated Press Top 25 college football poll. After beating Miami in the College Football Playoff title game to cap a 16-0 season that was unprecedented in the...
Penguins to honor 2016 Stanley Cup team when Mike Sullivan, Rangers visit
Any time Mike Sullivan returns to Pittsburgh, where he coached for a decade and won the Stanley Cup twice, it’s worth tuning in as the past and present of the Penguins’ franchise collides. Sullivan and his New York Rangers play Jan. 31 at PPG Paints Arena, and the Penguins announced...
Duquesne looks to defend home court against 1st ranked foe to visit UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse
When the Duquesne Dukes take the floor for Tuesday night’s game at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, they’ll be doing so under unique conditions. It’ll be the first time Duquesne hosts a basketball game on that court against a ranked opponent. That’s because the Saint Louis Billikens are coming to town...
Penguins players credit aggressive tactical approach as key part of penalty kill’s successVideo
The overhaul of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ coaching staff after Mike Sullivan’s departure last April made it anyone’s guess as to how Dan Muse and his new assistants would approach all aspects of the game. From breaking out of the defensive zone, playing five-on-five, defensive structure, the power play and much...
Joe Starkey’s Mailbag: Is it time to trade T.J. Watt?
You ask. I answer. It’s time for “Mailing It In,” a weekly Q&A that will appear Tuesdays at TribLive.com. I had a record amount of submissions in Week 1, so we’re off to the best start since Starling Marte homered in his first big-league at-bat. Most of the questions come...
First Call: Brian Flores to have in-person coaching interview this week; Steelers must wait on Rams candidates
Monday’s “First Call” has some updates on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ coaching situation. New England has tied a noteworthy Steelers’ historical mark. And we lay out the Penguins western road trip which gets underway this evening in Seattle. ________________________ Return trip: Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is coming to Pittsburgh...
First Call: Overlap in coaching search for Steelers and Ravens; ex-Penguin involved in goalie fight
In Tuesday’s “First Call,” we attempt to organize and update the Pittsburgh Steelers’ coaching search. We also discuss some overlap with the Baltimore Ravens’ hunt to replace John Harbaugh. Sean McDermott’s dismissal in Buffalo creates questions. And a former Penguin was part of a goalie fight. Pulling from the pack?...
Tim Benz: Concern over Mike Tomlin’s Steelers legacy is unnecessary … and James Harrison’s story shows why
In the wake of his resignation as Steelers coach last week, there was much discussion about Mike Tomlin’s legacy. How should it be viewed? How much was it damaged by the lack of postseason success over much of the last 15 years? Will the 19 years of nonlosing football ever...
Indiana holds off Miami, completes undefeated season to win 1st national title
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Fernando Mendoza bulldozed his way into the end zone, and Indiana bullied its way into the history books Monday night, toppling Miami, 27-21, to put the finishing touch on a rags-to-riches story, an undefeated season and the national title. The Heisman Trophy winner finished with 186...
Kenneth Walker III will need to carry load for Seahawks
SEATTLE — After he rushed for his third touchdown in the Seattle Seahawks’ 41-6 win over the San Francisco 49ers in the divisional playoffs, Kenneth Walker III chucked the ball into the crowd. Walker, who tied Shaun Alexander’s record for TD runs in a playoff game, was grateful for his...
Minor league report: With Tristan Broz sidelined, Penguins beat ThunderbirdsVideo
A goal and an assist by forward Valtteri Puustinen led the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to a 3-2 win against the Springfield Thunderbirds at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass. on Monday. Linemate Atley Calvert recorded two assists for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (26-11-1-2) while forward Gabe Klassen and Chase Pietila each scored goals. For...
As Steelers’ offseason rolls on as usual, evaluating pending free agents is priority
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offseason is only a week old, and already it’s taken a turn like few others in franchise history. Or at least over the past five-plus decades or so. Mike Tomlin stepping down has made for a coaching search, something the Steelers haven’t done since 2007 and have...
Penguins start fast, open 4-game western trip with victory against Kraken
The Pittsburgh Penguins opened a four-game tour of the western reaches of North America on Monday with a 6-3 victory against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. With nine of his teammates recording a point, Penguins goaltender Stuart Skinner made 20 saves on 23 shots as his...
Westmoreland Campus Clippings: Saint Vincent women’s basketball team wins 5th in row
The Saint Vincent women’s basketball team ran its winning streak to five with a 66-45 victory over visiting Allegheny on Saturday. The Bearcats (11-4, 6-0) continued to enjoy playing on their home floor, where they are 6-0. Junior Olivia Yancy and sophomore Emerson Peffer combined for 30 points off the...
Broncos backup QB and ex-Patriot Jarrett Stidham is all that’s keeping New England from Super Bowl
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — All that stands between the New England Patriots and their first trip to the Super Bowl since Tom Brady left is a backup quarterback they already know pretty well. The team that Brady led to six NFL titles — and 13 conference title games — will play...
With 7 virtual interviews done, Steelers prep for in-person talks with coaching candidates
There’s nothing virtual about getting a chance to look the prospective job candidate in the eye. To this point, any of the chats that Pittsburgh Steelers team brass has had with their next potential head coach have been via the modern miracle of video teleconferencing. That will change this week,...
Reports: Steelers coaching candidate Jeff Hafley reaches agreement with Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins and Jeff Hafley have reached an agreement to make the former Boston College head coach and Packers defensive coordinator their coach, according to multiple reports Monday. The Pittsburgh Steelers interviewed Hafley for their head coach opening last week, according to reports. Hafley replaces Mike McDaniel, who was...
Novak Djokovic equals 2 all-time records, wins his 100th match at Australian OpenVideo
MELBOURNE — Novak Djokovic had the big stage and a list of milestones he needed to celebrate with his 100th win at the Australian Open. He delivered the kind of performance that showed his rivals and his fans he’s here with a single objective: a 25th Grand Slam title. The...
Hempfield graduate Jasmine Jones selected for 2026 U.S. Olympic bobsled teamVideo
Hempfield alum Jasmine Jones is an Olympian. The former track and field standout, who also ran at Eastern Michigan, was selected Monday for the 2026 U.S. Olympic bobsled and skeleton team that will compete in Cortina, Italy. The Winter Games begin Feb. 6. “It feels surreal,” Jones said. “All of...
NBA announces All-Star Game starters, with 1st version of U.S. vs. World format on way
The first World team for the NBA All-Star Game is already looking loaded. And the fate of LeBron James’ record streak of All-Star selections will now be decided by coaches, or perhaps even commissioner Adam Silver. Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver’s Nikola Jokic, the Los Angeles Lakers’...
