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Former Norwin slugger JJ Matijevic recalled to Astros a day after getting his own bobblehead
Another MLB promotion and a bobblehead? JJ Matijevic’s dream summer just keeps getting better. A day after getting his own bobblehead, Matijevic is headed back to “The Show.” The former Norwin star is set to join the Houston Astros again after a third call-up from Triple-A Sugar Land where he...
Players-only private meeting was all about a better PGA TourVideo
WILMINGTON, Del. — Tiger Woods showed up for a private meeting of top PGA Tour players dressed in jeans and a long-sleeved plaid shirt. By the sound of his impact, he might as well have been wearing a Sunday red shirt. “I think it’s pretty apparent that whenever we all...
Daily camp report: Kenny Pickett in line for more ‘varsity-like action’ in Steelers’ 2nd preseason game
Kenny Pickett’s work as the second-team quarterback in training camp this week is preparing him for an expanded role Saturday night when the Pittsburgh Steelers play the Jacksonville Jaguars in their second preseason game. Pickett was the No. 3 quarterback in the opener against Seattle. He played the second half...
Booming punts at camp, Pressley Harvin III hoping to translate to season for Steelers
Pressley Harvin III proudly rattled off a series of numbers that were printed on a piece of paper he held in his hand. Without context and intimate knowledge of the subject matter, they might not have meant much. But to a player entering his second season as an NFL punter,...
Bengals’ Joe Burrow working on regaining strength after appendix surgeryVideo
CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow is trying to pack on the pounds, gaining back the weight he lost after having surgery to remove his ruptured appendix three weeks ago. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback won’t say how much he lost, but the pounds are coming back, along with the strength and mobility...
Chargers sign Derwin James to 4-year, $76.5M extension
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Derwin James signed a four-year, $76.5 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Chargers Wednesday morning, making him the NFL’s highest-paid safety. The deal includes $42 million in guaranteed salary. James is going into his fifth season and was expected on the field when the Chargers...
Blackhawks agree to 1-year deal with former Penguins D Jack JohnsonVideo
CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks agreed to a one-year contract with former Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jack Johnson after the veteran helped Colorado win the Stanley Cup last season. The rebuilding Blackhawks announced the deal Wednesday. Johnson’s contract carries a $950,000 hit for the salary cap. “Jack provides the team with...
AP sources: Talks on possible Deshaun Watson settlement progress
Talks between the NFL and NFL Players Association on a discipline settlement for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson have progressed. However, it’s uncertain whether the two sides will reach a deal, two people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The people spoke to AP on condition...
Chuck Howley, Joe Klecko, Ken Riley finalists for Pro Football HOF
Super Bowl MVP Chuck Howley and All-Pro defenders Joe Klecko and Ken Riley are finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2023. The defenders who starred in the 1960s, 70s and 80s were announced as the three senior candidates for next year’s Hall of Fame class from...
George Pickens continues to wow Steelers teammates, coaches with pass-catching ability
Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool were held out of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason opener because of minor injuries, so they could only watch the Acrisure Stadium debut of the George Pickens Show from the home sideline. Safe to say they gave the rookie receiver rave reviews. “He’s a freak, that’s...
Pitt QB still not set, but Pat Narduzzi won’t wait until game day to reveal his choice
While Pitt enters the final two weeks of training camp, the question on the lips of many fans remains: Who will be the starting quarterback for the opener against West Virginia and — in a perfect world — the rest of the season? My answer, only partially in jest: “What...
NFL looks like old self entering 3rd season in covid-19 era
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Derrick Henry has been seen jogging on the field with his daughter after practice. Green Bay Packers are once again borrowing kids’ bicycles for rides to practice. Fans are rubbing elbows with their favorite players to get those coveted autographs. Yes, the NFL is looking and acting...
Mark Madden: Devin Bush’s disappointing play, attitude have impact on entire Steelers defense
Inside linebacker Devin Bush is entering the final season of his contract. But Bush doesn’t seem worried about his Pittsburgh Steelers tenure potentially reaching its end. “I’m still going to be in the NFL, so we’ll see,” Bush said. Gee, Devin … you sure about that? Bush had a great...
First Call: Omar Khan downplays Mason Rudolph trade talk; ex-lineman has underwhelming review of Steelers guard
Wednesday’s “First Call” has some interesting observations about a new Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman. Another quarterback is out of a job. Omar Khan is downplaying Mason Rudolph trade rumors. And an ex-Pirate sparkles on the mound in Atlanta. Baldinger not bullish on Daniels Appearing on 93.7 The Fan on Tuesday,...
Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin on Minkah Fitzpatrick: ‘I’d like to see him get back to the turnover ways’
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin broached the topic on his own Tuesday. So it must be something top of mind for him and the rest of the Steelers coaching staff. How do they rediscover the natural playmaking ability of safety Minkah Fitzpatrick? How do they put him in positions...
Tim Benz: Red Sox broadcast team humiliates Pirates — and hopefully everyone in Pittsburgh applauds what they said
Just another night covering Pittsburgh Steelers training camp in Latrobe. The workday is done. The quotes are transcribed. The photos are attached. The stories are filed. Let’s have a beer or two at Sharky’s, watch the Pirates lose again and call it a night. Rinse. Wash. Repeat in the morning....
Chase De Jong shines in relief as Pirates bullpen throws 7 no-hit innings in loss to Red Sox
When Chase De Jong got the call in the bullpen to be ready to pitch the third inning after Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller was pulled for shoulder fatigue, De Jong knew exactly what was expected of him. Facing a Boston Red Sox lineup that scored five runs in the...
Column: No PGA Tour for LIV golfers, maybe a long road backVideo
WILMINGTON, Del. — Long before the PGA Tour’s postseason opener ended with a winning bogey in a three-hole playoff, the biggest drama was in the clubhouse at the TPC Southwind. A dozen or so players gathered around a screen to watch the outcome in the first of what figures to...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 16, 2022: Bubba Chandler, Anthony Solometo combine on shutout for Bradenton
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 54-56) was edged out by Iowa (Cubs), 2-1. SS Diego Castillo (.309) was 1 for 4 with an RBI for Indy, which managed four hits. LHP Cam Vieaux (5-1, 3.07) took the loss, giving ip one run on two hits in the eighth. RHP Johan Oviedo (5.24) started...
Red Sox jump to early lead to top Pirates, as Mitch Keller leaves with right shoulder fatigue
The Pittsburgh Pirates knew something was wrong with Mitch Keller even before the right-hander couldn’t get an out against the first six Boston Red Sox batters he faced. Keller wasn’t in pain so much as he was feeling and showing signs of fatigue, which sapped speed from his fastball, spin...
Little League player with head injury was ‘near death’ but now making ‘tremendous progress’
The family of a Little League player from Utah who had a severe head injury early Monday when he fell from a bunk bed in a player dorm said the boy was “near death” but has made “tremendous progress.” “Our Easton is a fighter,” they said. Spencer Beck shared on...
NBA schedule won’t have games on Election Day this yearVideo
The NBA will be off on Election Day. The league’s schedule for the coming season will have all 30 teams playing on Nov. 7, the night before the midterm elections. The NBA is hoping teams use that night as an opportunity to encourage fans to get out and vote, plus...
Inside the ropes: George Pickens draws Minkah Fitzpatrick, holds own, in 1-on-1 competition
When defensive backs lined up to go one-on-one against the wide receivers Tuesday in practice, two-time All-Pro pick Minkah Fitzpatrick was tasked with defending rookie George Pickens. It was no accident. “The exposure was not for Minkah,” coach Mike Tomlin said afterward. “It was for George.” Pickens showed he was...
MLB suspends Rodolfo Castro for phone incident, but Pirates infielder will appealVideo
Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Rodolfo Castro was suspended for one game and fined for violating MLB policy regarding unapproved electronic devices when his cellphone fell out of his back pocket during an Aug. 9 game at Arizona. While saying he truly respects MLB’s decision, Castro will appeal the suspension. That will...
Pitt safety Erick Hallett lays down the law: His only focus is football
When Erick Hallett II finally decides he has taken this football thing as far as it can go — whether that’s five, 10 or 15 years from now — Pitt’s senior free safety said he hopes to go to law school in his native Texas. Already holding a bachelor’s degree...
