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Steelers to expand Wildcat usage, Najee Harris says
Not unlike a scouting report he might give on an opposing linebacker’s range, Najee Harris on Friday played it straight with a concise assessment of his throwing arm. “It’s good,” the Pittsburgh Steelers running back said after practice. “Good, it’s good.” Can Harris make all the throws he’s asked to?...
Penguins forward Ryan Poehling finding ways to stay in the lineupVideo
After the Pittsburgh Penguins’ third game of the preseason, coach Mike Sullivan still did not know what he had in forward Ryan Poehling, acquired via trade in July. Was he a center? Or was he malleable enough to be used as a winger? The coach had some initial impressions, however....
Big turnout expected as Pa. firearms season for black bear set to start
With 1,450 black bears already harvested by hunters in seasons earlier this fall, Pennsylvania’s firearms season on the large mammals opens a half-hour before sunrise on Saturday. The firearms season will continue daily through a half-hour after sunset on Tuesday. Daily hunting hours run from a half-hour before sunrise to...
3 takeaways: Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry has stickhandling ups and downs
Three takeaways from the Penguins’ 6-4 win at Minnesota on Thursday: Jarry’s ups and downs Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry recorded an assist on Sidney Crosby’s second goal of the contest, which came on the power play, but he also had a hand in the Wild’s first goal thanks to a...
After disaster 4 years ago, U.S. men’s soccer team aims to be World Cup spoiler
DOHA, Qatar — The soundtrack of the U.S. national team’s failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup will always be Taylor Twellman’s epic rant inside an ESPN studio in Bristol, Conn. “It is an utter embarrassment!” Twellman, a former national team player, screamed at a camera moments after the...
Mark Madden: Penguins can always count on Sidney Crosby to bounce back
Let’s celebrate the recent snowfall with refreshing sports notes. No two are identical! • Sidney Crosby played one of the worst games of his career in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 5-2 home loss to Toronto on Tuesday. He was on the ice for all five Maple Leafs goals. But Crosby regrouped...
How to watch Saturday’s 2022 WPIAL Class 6A, 5A football championships on Trib HSSN
Unable to make it to Norwin Knights Stadium on Saturday? The TribLIVE High School Sports Network has you covered. Trib HSSN is the only place to watch the WPIAL Class 5A and 6A football championships. Here’s how to watch Saturday’s games, sponsored by U.S. Air Force and First National Bank:...
First Call: Sidney Crosby, Jake Guentzel pass familiar names on scoring lists; Penguins face challenge from sizzling Jets
It’s a hockey heavy “First Call” for this Friday, as we remember a banner day in Penguins history. We preview the team’s next opponent, who is on fire at the moment. Sidney Crosby and Jake Guentzel are taking some steps up the historic scoring ladders. Some former Penguins contributed to...
Sale of beer with alcohol banned at World Cup stadiums
DOHA, Qatar — The sale of all beer with alcohol at the eight World Cup stadiums was banned Friday, only two days before the soccer tournament is set to start. Non-alcoholic beer will still be sold at the 64 matches in the country. “Following discussions between host country authorities and...
Rutgers looks for 1st win against Penn State since 1988
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Since joining the Big Ten in 2014, Rutgers just doesn’t do too well against some teams. The obvious is No. 2 Ohio State, which has beaten the Scarlet Knights nine times, including this season’s 49-10 tilt. The other team that has owned Rutgers is No. 11 Penn...
Will Howard gets start against West Virginia as No. 19 Kansas State seeks title game berth
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Being a backup quarterback can be a lonely job, except for this season in the Big 12. The QB turnstiles have been active, and Kansas State’s Will Howard and West Virginia’s Garrett Greene are among those who have thrived. It’s only going to get busier for Howard,...
Friday Football Footnotes: Joe Burrow’s advice for Minkah Fitzpatrick, praise for T.J. Watt; NFL moves Bills-Browns game
As the Steelers get ready for a rematch against the Bengals, “Friday Football Footnotes” features some scouting on T.J. Watt from Joe Burrow. The Bengals QB also has advice for Minkah Fitzpatrick. Derrick Henry has tricks on “Thursday Night Football.” We study that venue change for the Browns and Bills....
Tim Benz: How the Steelers can expect the Bengals to get around Ja’Marr Chase’s absence
During the recent bye week, Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin went to the other side of the ball to best illustrate what the return of T.J. Watt could mean to his unit. “I put it similar to a great receiver. If you don’t take care of him and let him...
Pitt Take 5: Historic 9-victory season still possible
SirVocea Dennis doesn’t like some of what’s happened to Pitt this season, but he believes there’s still time to do something about it. A nine-victory season remains in Pitt’s grasp with Duke coming to Acrisure Stadium on Saturday. After that, the regular-season finale is Nov. 26 at Miami (a fourth...
Pirates A to Z: Oneil Cruz broke Statcast records, sets sights on improving at shortstop
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: Oneil Cruz Position: Shortstop Bats: Left Throws: Right Age: 24 (Oct. 4) Height: 6-foot-7 Weight: 220 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Slashed .233/.294/.450...
Ryan Tannehill, surging Titans take to air to beat fading Packers
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Ryan Tannehill and the Tennessee Titans showed they don’t have to rely exclusively on their bruising ground attack. With Green Bay focusing on trying to slow down Derrick Henry, Tannehill threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns to outduel Aaron Rodgers as the Titans beat the...
4-point night from Sidney Crosby leads Penguins past Wild
Even if he is the 17th leading scorer in NHL history, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby is sure of one axiom. Offense can’t come at the expense of defense. And throughout a mostly unremarkable November for the Penguins, their overall defensive game has largely struggled. “We’ve got to be better...
Without John Hugley, Pitt loses consolation game of Legends Classic, 71-67
When dissecting what went wrong Thursday night in VCU’s 71-67 victory against Pitt at Barclays Center, it’s important to note that both teams played without their best players. While playing 22 minutes upon his return from a six-week absence due to a preseason knee injury, John Hugley hurt the other...
Steelers stand behind kicker Matthew Wright after 2 missed FGs
Each of the past three Pittsburgh Steelers games has featured a different kicker. Danny Smith emphatically shot down any idea the Steelers might make it four kickers in four weeks. “There’s certain people in my life that I trust,” Smith, the Steelers’ special teams coordinator, said of Matthew Wright. “And...
Dru Joyce III eager to help spark a turnaround of Duquesne men’s hoopsVideo
Dru Joyce III is the kind of guy who might challenge his players to a push-up contest after practice at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. In May, the 37-year-old Joyce was named associate head coach at Duquesne, reuniting him with Keith Dambrot, who coached Joyce in high school at St. Vincent-St. Mary...
In the final 2 weeks of Pitt’s regular season, Pat Narduzzi won’t allow players to relax
While looking out his office window that overlooks the South Side practice fields, Pat Narduzzi was getting anxious Thursday morning, almost to the cusp of anger. Was his mood based on an unsatisfactory week of practice as his team prepared to confront Duke on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium? Was he...
NFL moves Bills home game vs. Browns to Detroit because of storm
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills’ home game against the Cleveland Browns is being moved to Detroit on Sunday because of a lake-effect snowstorm set to hit the Buffalo region, the NFL announced Thursday. The move to relocate the game comes before the storm even began. The forecast is...
NFL shifts Bills home game against Browns to Detroit because of storm
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The NFL is relocating the Bills home game against the Cleveland Browns to Detroit on Sunday because of a lake-effect snowstorm set to hit the Buffalo region. The move to relocate the game comes before the storm even began. The forecast is for between one to...
Injury could result in Steelers guard Kendrick Green being active for 1st time this season
The Pittsburgh Steelers have started the same five players on the offensive line for every game this season. Based on what transpired Thursday in practice, that streak could continue for another week, although there could be a change at one of the backup guard positions. Starter Kevin Dotson was limited...
Steelers rookie defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal awaits return from injured reserve
DeMarvin Leal doesn’t know exactly how he injured his knee in Week 5 against the Buffalo Bills. He just knows it continued to bother him the next two times he practiced, and the result was an unexpected trip to injured reserve. One day after returning to practice, the Pittsburgh Steelers...
