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Pat Narduzzi reflects on 8 seasons at Pitt on the day Georgia Tech fires coach Geoff Collins
After Dave Wannstedt was fired in 2010 and in the four years before Pat Narduzzi arrived on the day after Christmas, 2014, Pitt football players called six men coach: Three interims with one-game tenures, Michael Haywood, whose two weeks ended badly, and two others — Todd Graham and Paul Chryst...
Penguins forwards Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin to make preseason debuts against Red Wings
The Penguins’ lineup for their third game of the preseason will include most of their top players, including forwards Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Their scheduled lineup for Tuesday’s home contest against the Detroit Red Wings at PPG Paints Arena includes: Forwards:- Teddy Blueger, Drake Caggiula, Sidney Crosby, Jake Guentzel,...
GCC grad Brenna Springer finds new, more comfortable home with Seton Hill women’s soccerVideo
Brenna Springer needed a fresh start. Like many high school athletes, she was enamored with the idea of playing at the Division I level, so the former Greensburg Central Catholic star accepted a scholarship to play soccer at Akron. The experience left a lot to be desired. During her freshman...
Plum grad Jamie Seneca confident of having strong 2nd season for Gannon women’s soccerVideo
One of Jamie Seneca’s greatest assets always has been her speed. It allows the Plum grad to be a prototypical box-to-box midfielder on the soccer pitch. But during Seneca’s freshman season at Gannon in 2021, coach Colin Petersen asked her to pump the brakes. He didn’t want to rein in...
NFL ends Pro Bowl, to hold skills competitions, flag football game instead
The NFL is replacing the Pro Bowl with weeklong skills competitions and a flag football game, The Associated Press has learned. The new event will replace the full-contact showcase started in 1951. It will be renamed “The Pro Bowl Games” and will feature AFC and NFC players showcasing their football...
Jimmie Johnson to retire from full-time racing
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson is retiring from full-time racing and will turn his focus toward spending time with family. He figures his future schedule will include no more than 10 bucket-list events, but the 47-year-old had no idea Monday what that schedule will look like. Johnson...
Tim Benz: Steelers have no one to blame but themselves for extra-loud ‘elevator music’ on QB situation
Up until now, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has avoided snapping despite repeated speculation about the status of his starting quarterback. He was asked (once again) about the prospect of replacing Mitch Trubisky — and/or offensive play caller Matt Canada — after the team’s 29-17 loss in Cleveland on Thursday...
First Call: Update on Jets plans at QB before playing Steelers; another milestone for Aaron Donald; rebuilding Matt Murray
Monday’s “First Call” looks at the New York Jets quarterback situation in advance of Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. We also have Aaron Donald’s latest milestone and a big day for a former Steeler in Miami. Plus, an in-depth piece about Matt Murray’s attempt to rediscover his game in...
Madden Monday: Don’t stop with scrutiny of Steelers’ ‘juvenile’ offense; blame defense too
Like everyone else, Mark Madden of 105.9 The X isn’t thrilled with the Pittsburgh Steelers offense during their 1-2 start. “Najee Harris looks clueless. Or hurt. Or both,” Madden said during this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast. “And the offensive play-calling is juvenile. Everything is to the sideline. There’s nothing in...
Penguins forward Samuel Poulin progressing at center
The Penguins needed to stage a comeback on Sunday to claim a 3-2 overtime home win against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena to open their preseason. While forward Jason Zucker’s overtime goal got the most attention, it would not have been possible without the efforts of a...
Just call them champions, young Guardians win AL CentralVideo
ARLINGTON, Texas — A sturdy pair of goggles was mandatory attire Sunday in Cleveland’s clubhouse, where impromptu showers of Champagne and beer broke out inside a thick haze of cigar smoke. The Guardians, baseball’s youngest team, finished an unexpected run to the top of the AL Central. Rookie Steven Kwan...
Reddick wins NASCAR playoff race in long, tiring Texas dayVideo
FORT WORTH, Texas — Tyler Reddick opened the round of 12 in NASCAR’s playoff with a victory at Texas on Sunday, winning a week after being one of the first four Cup drivers knocked out of title contention. After none of the contenders won the first three races of the...
Mark Madden: Penguins lineup already mostly determined, but they have options
Pittsburgh Penguins training camp seems to get shorter every year. The Penguins played exhibition games in two different cities Sunday. That’s certainly hurrying things up. NHL preseason used to be longer. Players would work themselves into shape after truly taking the summer off. Now conditioning is a year-round endeavor. Sidney...
Penguins fall to Blue Jackets in second half of split-squad games
In the second half of a set of split-squad games Sunday evening, the Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets, 5-1, at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. Earlier in the day, the Penguins claimed a 3-2 overtime win against the Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena. The Blue Jackets opened...
Geoff Collins out as Georgia Tech coach, Todd Stansbury likely out as AD
Four games into his fourth season, coach Geoff Collins’ inability to lift Georgia Tech into a competitive realm has cost him not only what he often referred to as his dream job, but also likely the job of the man who hired him, athletic director Todd Stansbury. After the Yellow...
Pirates claim Miguel Andujar off waivers from the Yankees
Miguel Andujar once was a rising star for the New York Yankees, finishing second in AL Rookie of the Year voting in 2018 before being sidelined by a shoulder injury. When the Yankees designated Andujar for assignment Thursday, the Pittsburgh Pirates set their sights on the 27-year-old Dominican infielder/outfielder. The...
Joe Burrow leads Bengals to 1st win of season over Joe Flacco, Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Joe Burrow played it cool all week, urging Cincinnati Bengals fans to not panic. The quarterback then started rolling quickly and gave them something to cheer about. Burrow threw three touchdown passes and the defending AFC champions got their first victory of the season, rolling past...
Texts: Brett Favre also sought welfare money for football facility
JACKSON, Miss. — After Mississippi spent millions of dollars in welfare money on Brett Favre’s pet project, a university volleyball arena, the retired NFL quarterback tried two years later to get additional cash from the state’s welfare agency for another sports facility, new court documents show. The governor at the...
Spieth goes 5-0 as Americans rule Presidents Cup againVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jordan Spieth capped a perfect week at the Presidents Cup, and the Americans made it nine straight victories against an International team depleted by defections to Saudi-funded LIV Golf. The Internationals showed plenty of fight. They just don’t have a cup to show for it. That stays...
Jackson accounts for 5 TDs as Ravens hold off Patriots; Jones hurtVideo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Lamar Jackson has spent his career doing things nobody in the NFL has ever done. The Ravens quarterback added another outstanding performance with his arm and his legs Sunday. Jackson threw four touchdown passes and ran for another score to help Baltimore (2-1) hold off the New...
NFL Week 3: Dolphins halt Josh Allen, survive ‘butt punt’ to beat BillsVideo
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins’ defense stopped Josh Allen and the Bills at the goal line late, then held again after punter Thomas Morstead bizarrely kicked the ball off a teammate and out of bounds for a safety in a 21-19 win over Buffalo on Sunday. Tua Tagovailoa...
Penguins forward Jason Zucker wants to prove he can still ‘play at a high level’Video
Playing his first game at PPG Paints Arena in roughly four months, Jason Zucker was in a different position. On the bench. That is to say he actually was sitting on the bench during the Penguins’ preseason-opening 3-2 overtime victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday afternoon. During the...
Pirates commit 4 errors, bullpen struggles again as Cubs roll to series win
The Pittsburgh Pirates gave a glimpse of their future with a starting lineup that featured seven players age 25 years or younger and six rookies in their final Sunday home game of the season. A player from their past spoiled Fan Appreciation Day. Adrian Sampson, a former Pirates farmhand traded...
A-K Valley campus clippings: Durci helps Allegheny football team top Waynesburg
Ian Durci made his mark for the Allegheny football team in its 31-15 Presidents’ Athletic Conference victory over Waynesburg on Saturday. The sophomore wide receiver from Burrell finished the game with a team-high six catches for 76 yards. His top catch went for 25 yards. Durci recorded his first touchdown...
Penguins open preseason with overtime win against Blue Jackets
An overtime goal by forward Jason Zucker gave the Penguins a 3-2 home win against the Columbus Blue Jackets that opened the preseason Sunday at PPG Paints Arena. Zucker’s goal came at 1 minute, 58 seconds of the overtime period. Defenseman Marcus Pettersson and forward Rickard Rakell recorded assists. Former...
