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Penguins defenseman Kris Letang sidelined due to illness
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang missed Tuesday’s home game against the Carolina Hurricanes at PPG Paints Arena because of an undisclosed illness. He was replaced in the lineup by reserve defenseman Chad Ruhwedel. In 21 games this season, Letang leads the team’s defensemen with 12 points (one goal, 11 assists)...
Carlos Santana hopes to bring good vibes, big bat after signing free-agent deal with Pirates
Carlos Santana broke into dance as he was being introduced as the newest member of the Pittsburgh Pirates, giving a glimpse of the good vibes the veteran plans to bring to a young clubhouse. Santana emphasized the importance of having fun before giving it his all in games, and the...
Pirates GM Ben Cherington plans to make more moves: Time to ‘take a step as a team’
By signing veteran first baseman/designated hitter Carlos Santana to a one-year contract worth $6.725 million, Ben Cherington made his biggest splash in free agency in three years with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates general manager sounded like someone who wasn’t done spending, talking about his hopes to continue to improve...
12 Pitt players named All-ACC, including 4 first-teamers
Four Pitt players were named to the all-ACC first team Tuesday, leading a contingent of 12 Panthers recognized in voting by conference coaches and media personnel. Defensive tackle Calijah Kancey, running back Izzy Abanikanda, linebacker SirVocea Dennis and left guard Marcus Minor were chosen to the first team. Abanikanda leads...
Westmoreland campus clippings: Hempfield’s Brose brothers help Delaware top St. Francis
They’re still friends. A contingent of local players met in the first round of the FCS playoffs, including four Hempfield graduates. But the bragging rights went to the Brose brothers, Braden and Fintan, who helped No. 23 Delaware to a convincing 56-17 victory over visiting Saint Francis (Pa.). Braden Brose,...
Christian Pulisic’s goal helps U.S. beat Iran, advance in World CupVideo
DOHA, Qatar — Christian Pulisic scored while crashing headfirst into the goalkeeper in the 38th minute, and the United States advanced to the knockout round of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Iran on Tuesday in a politically charged rematch of their famous meeting a quarter-century ago. Pulisic,...
Steelers notes: Mike Tomlin improves to 19-3 on ‘Monday Night Football’
When Mike Tomlin was growing up, “Monday Night Football” wasn’t just a game. It was the only opportunity for many to see what happened across the NFL the day prior. “Somebody that loves football, that grew up pre-SportsCenter, man, Howard Cosell gave you the highlights from the day before —...
Aaron Rodgers says he plans to play Sunday when Packers face BearsVideo
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he expects to play Sunday at Chicago after a rib injury knocked him out of a 40-33 loss at Philadelphia. “I got good news with the scans yesterday, so I plan on playing this week,” Rodgers said Tuesday on...
Penn State cornerback and North Allegheny graduate Joey Porter Jr. named 1st-team All- Big Ten
Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who recorded 11 pass breakups and allowed just nine catches among 26 targets in man-to-man coverage this season, was named first-team All-Big Ten by separate voting from conference coaches and reporters. A redshirt junior from North Allegheny, Porter made history during Penn State’s 35-31...
Steelers’ ‘unacceptable’ kickoff coverage must improve with all-time great returner on tap
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ next opponent, the Atlanta Falcons, rank second in the NFL in kickoff return average. That’s only because the Steelers were so bad in that area against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday that they leapfrogged the Falcons into the top spot. Buoyed by an 89-yard return that coach...
England and Wales players take a knee in World Cup match
AL RAYYAN, Qatar — The players for both England and Wales took a knee before their final World Cup group game on Tuesday. The teams made the gesture as a sign of solidarity in the fight against discrimination. England and Wales were among seven European nations that had intended to...
Tiger Woods doesn’t ‘have much left in this leg’ to compete
NASSAU, Bahamas — Tiger Woods painted an uncertain picture about how much golf he can play, saying Tuesday that “I don’t have much left in this leg.” He also doesn’t have much hope the PGA Tour and the Saudi-funded rival league can get along unless Greg Norman is out as...
Mike Tomlin applauds once-demoted Steelers trio of Benny Snell, Anthony McFarland, James Pierre
At differing points over the prior two years, running backs Benny Snell and Anthony McFarland and cornerback James Pierre were taking on significant roles for the Pittsburgh Steelers. All, to varying degrees, were demoted by 2022, though. McFarland didn’t make the active roster (he’s on the practice squad), Pierre went...
Penguins expected to start goaltender Tristan Jarry against Hurricanes
The Penguins are scheduled to start goaltender Tristan Jarry for Tuesday’s home game against the Carolina Hurricanes at PPG Paints Arena. Penguins coach Mike Sullivan announced Jarry’s status following an optional morning skate. In 13 games this season, Jarry has an 8-3-2 record, a 2.90 goals against average, a .914...
Tim Benz: First quarter grades and a look at calendar produce hazy forecast for Penguins
Every year, hockey outlets love to throw out the stats about how much the season-ending playoff bracket tends to mirror what we see by the time the calendar hits “American Thanksgiving.” That one was for you, Sportsnet and TSN.Ca. Last week, former Penguin Mark Recchi penned a piece as a...
5 things we learned: Kenny Pickett continues to limit mistakes for Steelers in 2nd half of rookie season
Five things we learned from Steelers 24, Colts 17: 1. Protecting the ball Entering the bye week, rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett was among the league leaders with eight interceptions. As the calendar flips to December and the Steelers prepare to play their final six games, Pickett remains on eight interceptions....
Iran-U.S. World Cup clash rife with political tension
DOHA, Qatar — The last World Cup clash between the United States and Iran 24 years ago is considered one of the most politically charged matches in soccer history. This time, the political overtones are just as strong and relations perhaps even more fraught as the U.S. and Iran face...
Steelers vs. Colts: What they’re saying in Indianapolis after loss
Monday Night Football. Home game. And your team just lost to the likes of Kenny Pickett and Benny Snell. Things are rough this season for Pittsburgh Steelers fans. They’re worse in Indianapolis. A 24-17 loss and blown second half lead can’t be going over well. Here’s what they’re saying in...
First Call: Early odds on Steelers-Falcons; Aaron Donald injury; ex-Steeler cut to make room for Deshaun Watson in Cleveland
Tuesday’s “First Call” has the early line for the Steelers-Falcons game on Sunday. We also have some injury news about former Pitt star Aaron Donald. A former Steeler is out in Cleveland. We take a look at Tuesday night’s game for the Penguins, and Duquesne’s seventh game of the season...
Feats of Strength: Kenny Pickett, reserve running backs, timely defense erase Steelers’ shortcomings in win over Colts
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin did what he needed to do. Maybe better said, he avoided doing what he couldn’t allow himself to do. That would have been losing to the Indianapolis Colts (4-7-1) and their human publicity stunt of an interim head coach, Jeff Saturday. It was just Saturday’s...
Pirates A to Z: Luis Ortiz made dazzling debut, strong case for spot in starting rotation
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: Luis Ortiz Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 23 (Jan. 27) Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 240 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Went 0-2 with a...
Kenny Pickett guides Steelers past Colts for 1st comeback win
INDIANAPOLIS – For the second week in a row, the Pittsburgh Steelers lost momentum and a lead in the second half. Kenny Pickett was determined that, unlike a week earlier, the Steelers wouldn’t lose the game, too. After blowing a 13-point lead in the third quarter Monday night, the Steelers...
Pitt finds its shooting touch in 87-58 victory over Northwestern
After Pitt’s 87-58 victory against Northwestern on Monday night, graduate transfer Greg Elliott and coach Jeff Capel were talking about the basketball like it was a living, breathing entity. That would be a story worth telling, of course. But over the past eight days, Pitt (5-3) has been making real...
Pitt wide receiver Jaylon Barden reveals plans to transfer
Pitt’s Jaylon Barden, who displayed promise in his first two seasons before disappearing from the wide receiver rotation in 2022, announced Monday his plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. He joins safety Judson Tallandier II, a senior from Largo, Md., who also said Monday that he plans to transfer....
Steelers to face Colts without injured linebacker Robert Spillane
INDIANAPOLIS — A back injury that surfaced in the middle of the practice week will keep inside linebacker Robert Spillane from playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers in their game Monday night against the Indianapolis Colts. Spillane was among seven players placed on the inactive list for the game between the...
