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Bills’ Von Miller to miss rest of season after knee surgery
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills’ hopes of having Von Miller back in time for the playoffs were dashed after exploratory surgery revealed the injury to the top pass rusher’s right knee was worse than previously anticipated. Coach Sean McDermott opened his news conference Wednesday announcing Miller will miss...
AP All-Big Ten: Penn State’s Nicholas Singleton named newcomer of the year
Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud is The Associated Press Big Ten offensive player of the year, Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell is defensive player of the year and Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh is coach of the year. Stroud and Campbell are among five unanimous picks to the All-Big Ten first team in...
Penguins forward prospect Sam Poulin takes leave of absence
Pittsburgh Penguins forward prospect Sam Poulin will be taking a leave of absence from the organization for personal reasons. His status was announced by the team Wednesday. Poulin, 21, is expected to return to his native Quebec and continue workouts on and off the ice. In a statement, the team...
Steelers’ George Pickens downplays his displays of frustration with lack of targets
Soon after George Pickens took to the locker room’s logoed-background staging area reserved for group media sessions, he interrupted a reporter’s question Wednesday morning. Three days after he had one catch for 2 yards on two targets and was shown on CBS cameras purportedly complaining about his lack of involvement...
The next World Cup will jump to 48 teams. Is bigger better?
DOHA, Qatar — The next World Cup will be the biggest ever after world soccer body FIFA took the leap from a 32-team field to 48 teams in 2026. It means more of soccer’s so-called “little teams” that didn’t make it to Qatar will be given a chance of a...
AP source: Mets, Quintana agree to $26 million, 2-year deal
SAN DIEGO — The New York Mets and José Quintana agreed to a $26 million, two-year contract on Wednesday, adding another veteran arm to the team’s rotation. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the move to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a...
Penguins forward Bryan Rust is finding the net again
On Tuesday, Bryan Rust did something he hasn’t done much this season. Kill penalties. During the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 4-1 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena, Rust was pressed into short-handed duties as bottom-six forward Ryan Poehling was sidelined by an undisclosed injury. With the Penguins uncharacteristically...
AP source: Aaron Judge, Yankees reach $360M, 9-year deal
SAN DIEGO — Aaron Judge has agreed to return to the New York Yankees on a $360 million, nine-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity Wednesday because the deal had not been announced. Judge will...
First Call: Ben Roethlisberger on George Pickens’ sideline sulking; 2 surprising Steelers on ESPN’s ‘overrated’ list
In Wednesday’s “First Call,” Ben Roethlisberger gives his reaction to the sideline histrionics of Pittsburgh Steelers receiver George Pickens. ESPN is calling Minkah Fitzpatrick and T.J. Watt overrated. And while one former Pirates star has a new home, another may be on the move once again. Seen this fish before...
Tim Benz: Mike Tomlin’s deaf ear to criticism of George Pickens shows he’s not listening to his quarterbacks either
I’m sure Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin thought he was simply supporting George Pickens by turning a deaf ear to criticism of the rookie wide receiver. But in doing so, Tomlin also turned a blind eye to the needs of rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett. Pickens took some fan and media...
Pirates A to Z: Carlos Santana targeted to fulfill needs at 1B/DH, provide veteran leadership
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 Bryse Wilson. Player: Carlos Santana Position: First baseman/designated hitter Bats: Switch Throws: Right Age: 36 (April 8) Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 215 pounds 2022 MLB statistics:...
Tristan Jarry sharp again as Penguins surge to victory over Blue Jackets
Whether it be through contributions from their fourth line, the second power-play unit or even players recording hat tricks after a string of healthy scratches, there isn’t a shortage of contributing factors that have led to the Penguins’ success in recent weeks. Of course, there tends to be one area...
Mills Lane, Hall of Fame boxing referee, dies at 85
Mills Lane, the Hall of Fame boxing referee who was the third man in the ring when Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield’s ear, died Tuesday. He was 85. Lane had suffered a stroke in 2002 and his son, Tommy, said his father had taken a significant turn for the worse...
Pirates ‘incredibly excited, honored’ to win inaugural lottery for No. 1 overall pick in 2023 MLB Draft
With the MLB Draft order decided by lottery for the first time, Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington called Joe DelliCarri “the luckiest guy in the Pirates organization” and chose the scouting director to serve as as their good luck charm. It worked, as the Pirates won the No. 1...
Report: Guardians, 1B Josh Bell reach $33M, 2-year dealVideo
SAN DIEGO — The Cleveland Guardians and slugging first baseman Josh Bell agreed to a $33 million, two-year contract, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke to the Associated Press on Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a review of medical records....
Ronaldo a solitary figure after being benched at World CupVideo
LUSAIL, Qatar — Cristiano Ronaldo was a solitary figure as he walked off the field following a World Cup match in which he was not the center of attention. He had come off the bench in a 6-1 victory over Switzerland on Tuesday that moved Portugal into the quarterfinals. Ronaldo’s...
Penguins forward Danton Heinen returns to lineup
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Danton Heinen returned to the lineup for Tuesday’s home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena. With forward Ryan Poehling scratched because of an undisclosed injury, Heinen replaced him on the left wing of the team’s fourth line to open the contest. He was...
Report: Cody Bellinger, Cubs agree to $17.5M, 1-year dealVideo
Former National League MVP Cody Bellinger and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a $17.5 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. Bellinger, the 2019 NL MVP,...
Hockey’s history shows handful of non-white pioneersVideo
Taffy Abel carried the American flag at the 1924 Olympics, where his team earned silver in hockey. Henry Elmer “Buddy” Maracle played 11 games in the early-1930s NHL. Paul Jacobs might have played in the league’s second season in 1918-19. But in the commonly known history of hockey, a predominantly...
Titans owner fires GM Jon Robinson despite team being in 1st placeVideo
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk has very high standards for her Titans. Combined with the millions she’s investing, she also isn’t afraid of making big moves chasing the Lombardi Trophy that eluded her late father. Strunk fired general manager Jon Robinson on Tuesday in the midst...
Mark Madden: The Steelers could win out, but the season’s a lost cause anyway
The Steelers aren’t very good. But they are determined. Coach Mike Tomlin doesn’t necessarily make his teams or players better. But he does get those in his employ to compete doggedly and pursue lost causes. The Steelers are more likely to collapse when they’re on a roll than to pile...
Pitt’s Calijah Kancey highlights AP All-ACC selections as Defensive Player of the Year
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye is the unanimous choice as The Associated Press offensive player of the year in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Pitt tackle Calijah Kancey was named the league’s top defensive player. Duke’s Mike Elko, whose Blue Devils improved five games to 8-4 and earned a Military Bowl...
Penn State portal update: Nittany Lions targeting several transfer wide receivers
Penn State has reason for optimism next year. Left tackle Olu Fashanu, a possible top-10 pick in the NFL draft, is coming back. True freshmen Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen totaled 1,771 yards and 19 touchdowns on the ground in their debut season. And five-star phenom Drew Allar is set...
Injury-plagued Rams claim QB Baker Mayfield off waiversVideo
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The Los Angeles Rams claimed quarterback Baker Mayfield off waivers Tuesday, adding the former No. 1 pick to their options behind injured Matthew Stafford for the rest of the season. Mayfield, the 2017 Heisman Trophy winner and former Cleveland Browns starter, was released by the Panthers...
Former Pitt stars don’t run from memories of performance in 2008 Sun Bowl
Dorin Dickerson cherishes many sweet memories of his football career, from West Allegheny High School to his time as an All-American at Pitt to six years in the NFL. But he doesn’t run from the sour ones, either. Every time he walks into his basement at home, he’s reminded of...
