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Penguins forward Danton Heinen avoided a summer of discontent
The summer of 2022 wasn’t all that different than the summer of 2021 for Danton Heinen. His employer opted to let him go. During the 2021 offseason, the versatile forward had just concluded an underwhelming campaign as a member of the Anaheim Ducks, who opted not to extend him a...
Duquesne will face difficult early test against Kentucky at Rupp Arena
Duquesne men’s basketball coach Keith Dambrot wants to expose the Dukes to the best possible competition he can find, and he found a tough one for their second game of the season. The Dukes will travel to Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Nov. 11 to play the Kentucky Wildcats,...
Jets QB Zach Wilson cleared by doctors, will start against Steelers
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Zach Wilson will start at quarterback for the New York Jets at Pittsburgh on Sunday, six weeks after having knee surgery. Coach Robert Saleh announced the decision Wednesday to have the second-year QB make his season debut “if all goes well this week” at practice. Wilson...
Steelers QB Mitch Trubisky says he still has faith in offensive coordinator Matt CanadaVideo
A day after his head coach spoke on themes of resolve and blocking out “the noise,” Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky similarly put a happy face on staying the course in leading an offense for a 1-2 team that ranks second-to-last in the NFL in yards. “On the film, you’ve...
Viewer’s guide for this year’s World Cup in Qatar
A last chance for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Kylian Mbappé back on the biggest stage of all. Brazil bidding for a record-extending sixth title. One of the most eagerly anticipated World Cups in memory — as much for off-the-field reasons as those on it — is just around the...
Mark Madden: Some Steelers are playing well, but it’s a short list
Tyson Alualu got dropped to the second string. Montravius Adams took Alualu’s spot as a starter on the defensive line in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ base 3-4 defense. This clearly solves all the Steelers’ problems. They should do no worse than 13-4. Regarding further change, coach Mike Tomlin said, “We’re not...
Penguins defenseman Jeff Petry fined for roughingVideo
Penguins defenseman Jeff Petry was fined $5,000 by the NHL for roughing Detroit Red Wings forward Jonatan Berggren during a preseason game Tuesday. At 5:46 of the second period of a 6-2 win by the Red Wings at PPG Paints Arena, Petry was penalized after he punched Berggren in the...
Body of missing famed U.S. extreme skier recovered in Nepal
KATHMANDU, Nepal — The body of a famed U.S. extreme skier who went missing this week after falling from the world’s eighth-highest mountain was recovered Wednesday and transported to Nepal’s capital. Hilaree Nelson, 49, was skiing down from the 26,775-foot summit of Mount Manaslu with her partner, Jim Morrison, on...
DT Montravius Adams grateful to start, particularly after injury-filled camp for Steelers
Montravius Adams acknowledges that it was less than a month ago he had fears he could be let go by the Pittsburgh Steelers. That only served to make this week’s promotion to starter all the more gratifying for the veteran defensive tackle. “I’m just glad to be recognized,” Adams said...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 27, 2022: Quinn Priester touched up in Indianapolis loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 74-74) only mustered two hits in another blowout loss to Columbus (Guardians), 7-1. RHP Quinn Priester (1-1, 3.86) started and went 4.1 innings, allowing four runs on three hits, including a home run, walking five and striking out four. RHP Colin Selby (3.00) followed and went two-thirds of...
Miguel Andujar’s 3-run double lifts Pirates past Reds, as David Bednar earns 18th save
Miguel Andujar took a strong swing and slowly strolled out of the batter’s box with both hands wrapped around his bat, watching the ball soar toward left-center field with hopes it would clear the wall. If the newest Pittsburgh Pirates player thought he’d hit a grand slam off Cincinnati Reds...
Penguins defenseman Jeff Petry likes his new surroundingsVideo
Jeff Petry still is getting used to his new surroundings. For instance, after a morning skate Tuesday at PPG Paints Arena, there was a plastic bag of new equipment that had yet to be opened next to his stall in the dressing room. On the ice, Petry still is trying...
Penguins’ power play struggles in home preseason loss to Red Wings
Up until Tuesday, the Penguins had largely not worked on their power play in the early stages of training camp. On Tuesday, they got plenty of opportunity to address that special teams unit. They had nine opportunities to be precise. And each of them failed. Despite having an ample 16:57...
NFL players tackle housing issues when joining teamsVideo
NEW YORK — New playbooks, teammates and coaches are the focus during the day. Buying air mattresses, scanning house listings and securing short-term leases are tasks to tackle the rest of the time. Finding a home — on and off the field — can be an overwhelming chore for many...
Browns star Myles Garrett suffers sprained shoulder, strained biceps in car crashVideo
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett suffered a sprained shoulder, strained biceps and minor cuts when he flipped his Porsche in a frightening single-car accident Monday. Garrett, who spent several hours being treated at a hospital, rolled his car on a rural road after practice. He was...
For Big Ten football teams, ups and downs mark early portion of seasonVideo
Northwestern was feeling pretty good about itself. Then, September rolled around. The Wildcats are reeling with three straight nonconference losses after opening with a win over Nebraska in Ireland. At least they’re not the Cornhuskers. Nebraska fired coach Scott Frost just over two weeks ago in the wake of an...
Westmoreland campus clippings: GCC grad Sam Nemeth making plays at IUP
Sam Nemeth is getting more involved in the offense this season for the IUP women’s soccer team. The junior midfielder is becoming the scoring threat and facilitator she was when she played at Greensburg Central Catholic. Nemeth had a career day for the Crimson Hawks (2-1-3) in a 4-2 PSAC...
Grading Pitt: Overcoming injuries leads to 3-1 record and hope for start of ACC play
The questions on the minds of Pitt fans thirsty for another championship are these: • Just how good is Pitt? • Are trips to Charlotte, N.C., and the ACC Championship game part of the Panthers’ destiny for the second consecutive season? • Without Kenny Pickett and Jordan Addison, how can...
Manny Diaz’s defense looking dangerous for No. 11 Penn StateVideo
STATE COLLEGE — When he was hired as Penn State’s defensive coordinator last winter, Manny Diaz quickly realized the Nittany Lions were already built to play his style. Penn State’s fast, physical defense can attack from all angles and is designed to take the ball back. “I think that’s a...
Jordan Berry returns to Steelers after injury to Pressley Harvin III
Jordan Berry is back for another stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 31-year-old punter was signed to the practice squad Tuesday, a day when coach Mike Tomlin announced that Pressley Harvin III is dealing with hip discomfort. Berry was the Steelers punter from 2015-19. The Steelers replaced him with Dustin...
MLB playoff primer: Things to know as postseason nears
Major League Baseball’s postseason has a little more heft this season. The playoffs are rapidly approaching, with the final regular season games set for Oct. 5. The postseason begins two days later with a field of 12 teams — up from last year’s 10 — and includes a best-of-three format...
James Franklin on Drew Allar’s playing time and Penn State’s push to establish depth
Standing in a makeshift media room adjacent to Ross-Ade Stadium’s visiting locker room, James Franklin was crystal clear about the intent behind playing underclassmen in Penn State’s opener at Purdue: “I am determined to develop depth.” It was a point he made in the offseason. It was a point he...
Minkah Fitzpatrick dealing with concussion as Steelers return from layoff to face Jets
Ahkello Witherspoon wasn’t the only member of the Pittsburgh Steelers secondary to suffer an injury in the 29-17 loss at the Cleveland Browns on Thursday. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick will begin the practice week in concussion protocol, coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday at his weekly press conference. Fitzpatrick played all 72...
Scouting the Steelers’ Week 4 opponent: New York Jets
The New York Jets will visit Acrisure Stadium at 1 p.m. Sunday to face the Pittsburgh Steelers in a meeting of 1-2 football teams. Here’s a look at the Steelers’ Week 4 opponent: The basics Coach: Robert Saleh, second season (5-15 record) Record: 1-2 Division: AFC East, third place Win:...
Forward Johnny Gaudreau’s arrival energizes Blue Jackets
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets pulled off the improbable, landing the hottest free agent on the market in winger Johnny Gaudreau. The 29-year old Gaudreau had a career-high 115 points last season in his ninth year with Calgary. He was lured to Columbus with a seven-year deal worth...
