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Steelers lack TD of more than 8 yards this season; every other team has one of at least 23
The Pittsburgh Steelers are having trouble scoring points, which intuitively implies they are having trouble scoring touchdowns. But what might lack most is long touchdowns. The data, indeed, suggests long touchdowns are lacking at a level not seen in decades. SharpFootballAnalysis.com compiled a list of the longest offensive touchdowns scored...
Pirates name Endy Rodriguez player of year, Quinn Priester pitcher of year for minor leagues
Endy Rodriguez started his season with a hot bat and finished it by leading Pittsburgh Pirates prospects in most major offensive categories. Quinn Priester started the season with a strained oblique yet found a way to produce the best ERA in their farm system. Both ended their seasons one step...
3 takeaways: The Crosby-Ovechkin show delivers another entertaining episode
Three takeaways from the Penguins’ 4-1 win over Washington Wednesday at Capital One Arena: The Crosby vs. Ovechkin show Neither Sidney Crosby nor Alexander Ovechkin is showing any signs of slowing down, although without question, both are currently approaching (if not already in) in the final chapter of incredible careers...
Tim Benz: Circumstances of how Penguins snapped losing streak could prove meaningful
No one on the Pittsburgh Penguins bench — or in the entire fan base — could’ve been faulted for being nervous all the way through Wednesday night’s game in Washington. A seven-game losing streak was hanging over their heads. The second-string goalie was playing. They were down two — and...
Many positive, negative surprises mark NFL season’s 1st half
The New York Jets, New York Giants and Miami Dolphins could end long playoff droughts while the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams and reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers’ Green Bay Packers are well below .500 These aren’t the NFL standings anyone envisioned before the season. “I guess I would say...
U mad, bro?: Steelers fans pop off about Matt Canada, the Chase Claypool trade, criticism of Najee Harris
The Steelers took a week off for their bye. Steelers fans did not. My Twitter feed and inbox are proof of that. At 2-6, I didn’t expect that they would. Here’s this week’s “U mad, bro?” A guy named Tim did not appreciate us posting the comments ex-Bengals cornerback Adam...
First Call: Kenny Pickett emulated this Saints player; bad memories for Steelers against Saints coach
Thursday’s “First Call” has an interesting anecdote from Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett. There is some unfortunate history against the Saints and their head coach that Mike Tomlin is going to have to overcome. Micah Parsons is trying to lure a free-agent star to Dallas. And a few of Duquesne’s former...
Pirates A to Z: Acquired in August, reliever Jeremy Beasley aims to secure spot in bullpen
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: Jeremy Beasley Position: Relief pitcher Throws: Right Age: 26 (Nov. 20) Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 235 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Had a 4.80...
Rams QB Matthew Stafford in concussion protocol, status unclearVideo
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is in the concussion protocol, and coach Sean McVay is uncertain whether the Super Bowl winner will be ready to play Sunday against Arizona. Stafford entered the protocol Tuesday afternoon after consultation with the Rams’ medical staff, the team announced...
Fake LeBron James, Adam Schefter accounts among those tweeting non-newsVideo
So if Twitter is to be believed, LeBron James wants to leave the Los Angeles Lakers, Adam Schefter says Josh McDaniels is done as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, Aroldis Chapman is sticking with the New York Yankees, and Connor McDavid has been traded from the Edmonton Oilers to...
Browns’ Nick Chubb picking up yards, admirers with every runVideo
BEREA, Ohio — Nick Chubb’s fan club is expanding beyond the walls of Cleveland’s locker room and outside the wider circle of Browns backers. Count Tennessee’s Derrick Henry as a member. Asked by NBC’s Mike Tirico, “how’s the best running back on the planet?” in a recent interview, the Titans’...
Oilers’ Evander Kane out 3-4 months after wrist cut by skateVideo
EDMONTON, Alberta — Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane will miss three to four months after being cut on the left wrist by a skate blade, the team announced Wednesday. The injury occurred during Edmonton’s 3-2 win at Tampa Bay on Tuesday night. Kane got tangled with Lightning defenseman Philippe Myers...
Penguins beat Capitals, snap 7-game skid despite rash of injuries on defense
Having lost seven consecutive games entering Wednesday’s road game against the rival Washington Capitals, the Pittsburgh Penguins changed their blue line considerably before the puck dropped. Once the contest began, they changed it again. And again. Then, once again. Because they had to. Despite losing three defensemen at one point,...
Robert Morris basketball team routs Pitt-Greensburg
The Robert Morris men’s basketball program gladly accepted a nice-sized paycheck from Ohio State for traveling to Columbus, Ohio, earlier in the week for an anticipated spanking by the Buckeyes, who entered the season receiving votes in the Associated Press Top 25 poll. Ohio State won that game Monday night...
Pitt represents clear example of changes gripping college basketball
If you need any more confirmation of how dramatically college basketball in general and Pitt’s program in particular have changed, you need look no further than the box score from the 2021 West Virginia game. Pitt coach Jeff Capel used nine players in the 74-59 loss to the Mountaineers on...
Tim Ream, Haji Wright make U.S. World Cup roster; Zack Steffen, Paul Arriola cutVideo
NEW YORK — Tim Ream, Haji Wright, Joe Scally and Sean Johnson made the United States’ World Cup roster, while Zack Steffen, Paul Arriola, Jordan Pefok and Ricardo Pepi were among those cut. U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter made the long-awaited announcement Wednesday of the 26-man group that will gather in...
Pirates claim OF Ryan Vilade from Rockies, filling out 40-man roster
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington filled the final spot on the 40-man roster on the eve of the start of free agency by claiming outfielder Ryan Vilade off waivers Wednesday from the Colorado Rockies. A converted infielder, the 6-foot-2, 226-pound Vilade was a second-round pick (No. 48 overall) by...
Tiger Woods to return at his tournament in the BahamasVideo
Tiger Woods made it official Wednesday by announcing he would return to competition as part of the 20-man field at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas. Woods is the tournament host of the unofficial event Dec. 1-4 at Albany Golf Club, where the tournament has been played since 2015....
Steelers’ Kenny Pickett bonding with receivers, confident INTs won’t persist
During down periods for the first-team offense at recent Pittsburgh Steelers practices, four of the team’s most recognizable players haven’t put the time to waste. Quarterback Kenny Pickett and his three most prized pass-catchers — Diontae Johnson, George Pickens and Pat Freiermuth — often have gathered to work on routes....
Minor league report: Nailers beat Walleye in shootoutVideo
Shootout goals by forwards Brooklyn Kalmikov and Cedric Desruisseaux gave the Wheeling Nailers a 4-3 road win against the Toledo Walleye at the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio on Wednesday. Goaltender Taylor Gauthier made three saves on four shootout attempts and 36 saves on 39 shots in regulation and overtime...
Bills QB Josh Allen to miss practice, listed day-to-dayVideo
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott said Josh Allen will miss practice Wednesday because of an injury to his throwing elbow, but the star quarterback could play against the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings this weekend. McDermott wouldn’t reveal the severity of the injury and stuck mostly to...
Pitt shows respect for struggling Virginia, quarterback Brennan Armstrong
For the past several days, Pitt coaches and players have been talking about Virginia’s offense as if it isn’t ranked next-to-last in the ACC in average points per game (18.1). For all the praise heaped upon Cavaliers quarterback Brennan Armstrong, not one person associated with Pitt mentioned that he leads...
Matthew Wright re-joins Steelers with stronger, more proven leg than 2019 rookie stint
Matthew Wright’s first stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers was fresh out of college in 2019. Given Chris Boswell’s struggles the year before, it was reasonable to believe coach Mike Tomlin was genuine when he said the kicker job that season was an open competition. Boswell reverted to form, allowing him...
Levi Wallace returns to practice, but Steelers missing 2 other corners as they prep to play Saints
While two veteran cornerbacks didn’t practice Wednesday for the Pittsburgh Steelers, another was a full participant and could return for the team’s game Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. Levi Wallace, who did not play in the Steelers’ 35-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 13 because of a...
Scouting the Steelers’ Week 10 opponent: New Orleans Saints
For the first time in four weeks, the Steelers play at Acrisure Stadium when they face the New Orleans Saints. They will look to snap a two-game losing streak following road defeats to Miami and Philadelphia. Here is a look at their Week 10 opponent: The basics Coach: Dennis Allen,...
