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U mad, bro?: Fans tee off on Mitch Trubisky, Steelers defense, Sidney Crosby’s quote and … gremlins
In the midst of Pittsburgh Steelers season, normally I can just load up “U mad, bro?” with angry complaints about the Black and Gold, every week for 18 weeks in a row. Even when they win. Based on how the offense is looking, we may be heading down that path....
Pirates farm report for Sept. 21, 2022: Quinn Priester sparkles in Triple-A debut
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 73-70) used a strong showing from recent Altoona call-ups to beat St. Paul (Twins), 7-1. RHP Quinn Priester (1-0, 0.00) started and went five strong innings, allowing only two hits and two walks while striking out six to earn the win. RHP Colin Selby (0.00), another call-up, allowed...
Yankees start with a slam to pound Pirates, but Aaron Judge still sitting at 60 homers
The New York Yankees started Wednesday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates almost the same way they finished the night before, with a grand slam. That this one wasn’t preceded by an Aaron Judge homer left Yankees fans disappointed. They came to see the slugger make history by matching Roger Maris’...
ACC off to strong start in nonconference gamesVideo
BOSTON — All that talk about how the Big Ten and SEC are making the rest of college football irrelevant? Well, the ACC would like a word. Winner of two national championships in the past six years — the only league other than the SEC to claim even one —...
Injured Steelers safety Damontae Kazee suspended 3 games
Injured Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee has been suspended by the NFL for three games as the result of violating the league’s policy on substances of abuse. Kazee has been on injured reserve since the start of the regular season and previously would have been eligible to return as early...
Buccaneers’ Mike Evans loses appeal of 1-game suspensionVideo
TAMPA, Fla.— The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face the Green Bay Packers without leading receiver Mike Evans, whose appeal of a one-game suspension for his role in an on-field brawl was denied Wednesday. The NFL disciplined the eight-time, 1,000-yard receiver for “violations of unnecessary roughness and unsportsmanlike conduct rules” after...
Pitt linebackers coach Ryan Manalac unafraid to make his players mad
An important part of good coaching is knowing what buttons to push and when to push them, and recognizing how much adversity is the right amount to throw at players. The idea is to ensure they won’t be surprised on gameday. Pitt linebackers coach Ryan Manalac likes when his players...
Steelers’ run defense ready for challenge presented by Browns running back tandem
Mike Tomlin calls the Nick Chubb-Kareem Hunt pairing on the Cleveland Browns the “most complete tandem” in the NFL, with little separation between the two running backs. “They’re not 1 and 2,” Tomlin said, “They’re 1 and 1a.” Chubb, in search of a fourth consecutive 1,000-yard season, already is nearly...
Training camps open around NHL after another short offseason
Training camps open around the NHL on Thursday after another short offseason, a third in a row squeezed by the pandemic. That doesn’t bother Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon one bit. For one of hockey’s best players and his teammates, it’s already time to get back on the ice and...
West Virginia, Virginia Tech to square off in Lane Stadium
West Virginia (1-2) at Virginia Tech (2-1) 7:30 p.m. Thursday, ESPN Line: West Virginia by 1 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series record: West Virginia leads 29-23-1. What’s at stake? The Mountaineers had a late loss against Pittsburgh and then an overtime loss at Kansas before beating up on FCS...
Suspended Sarver says he’s decided to sell Suns, Mercury
Robert Sarver says he has started the process of selling the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury, a move that comes only eight days after he was suspended by the NBA over workplace misconduct that included racist speech and hostile behavior toward employees. Sarver made the announcement Wednesday, saying selling “is...
Mark Madden: Yankees fan should have cashed in on Aaron Judge’s remarkable accomplishment
Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees is making $19 million this year. He’s made $36 million during his career. He’s going to break the bank in free agency after the season. On Tuesday, he hit his 60th home run. That’s in the Yankees’ 147th game. Judge got to 60...
Penguins preseason primer: What you need to know as training camp opens
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ “Big Three” of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang is back for their 17th season together. And that officially gets underway Thursday, when the team opens training camp at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry. The veterans will lead the way as the Penguins look...
Aaron Judge’s 60th the latest in a long line of historic home runs against the Pirates
When Aaron Judge hit his 60th home run of the season in the ninth inning Tuesday night, the New York Yankees slugger became the latest major league star to reach a milestone against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Judge tied Babe Ruth for the second-most homers in a single season in Yankees...
All substance: Nick Singleton impressing Penn State on, off field
James Franklin joked Nick Singleton “hasn’t said 17 words” since he joined the program in January as one of the most highly touted running back recruits in Penn State history. He sure has let his play say plenty, though. Even as the Nittany Lions’ star true freshman’s national profile skyrocketed...
Former Steelers cornerback Joe Haden signing 1-day contract to retire with the Browns
The day before bitter rivals the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers meet for the first time this season, word has come that arguably the greatest player to have productive tenures for both franchises is retiring from football. And he’s doing so as a Brown, not a Steeler. Cornerback Joe Haden...
First Call: Steelers lineman draws praise; Sidney Crosby and Marc-Andre Fleury reunite; new heights for Duquesne soccer
Wednesday’s “First Call” has some Pro Football Focus research into a Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman. Former Penguins teammates Sidney Crosby and Marc-Andre Fleury relive old times. Plus, there were some big TV ratings for those dueling Monday night NFL games. And Duquesne has something to celebrate for one of its...
Tim Benz: Steelers fans change their tune on Mitch Trubisky with Kenny Pickett on the sideline
When it comes to the play of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky — and the analysis of it from the fanbase — I wish I had some truth serum. And a time machine. Who has one of those lying around? Because I’d love to see how many Steelers fans and...
Browns broadcaster pans team for complaining about being booed; Nick Chubb takes blame for loss
The Cleveland Browns stunningly managed to blow a 13-point lead with less than two minutes remaining against the New York Jets on Sunday. So the fans booed. No surprise there, right? But Cleveland defensive lineman Myles Garrett took exception. “These guys are still putting their (rear ends) on the line...
5 questions about the Penguins entering training camp
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2022 training camp won’t be nearly as fraught with consternation as the 2021 edition. A year ago, it remained to be seen who would play center as franchise pillars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin were convalescing from offseason surgeries. And the futures of Malkin and All-Star defenseman...
Aaron Judge hits 60th homer as Yankees top Pirates on Giancarlo Stanton walk-off slam
On a night New York Yankees fans came to see Aaron Judge chase home run history, they got that and so much more. Judge hit his 60th home run to spark a Yankees rally from a four-run deficit in the bottom of the ninth against Wil Crowe, winning on a...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 20, 2022: Indy gets reinforcements from Altoona, rallies for win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 72-70) used a four-run eighth inning to break a 3-3 tie and beat St. Paul (Twins), 7-3. On a night when Indianapolis called up six players from Altoona, RF Matt Gorski (.500) went 1 for 2 and DH Endy Rodriguez (.667) hit a sacrifice fly in the bottom...
Browns’ Nick Chubb regrets final TD run before Jets’ comebackVideo
BEREA, Ohio — Nick Chubb pointed the finger at himself, taking the blame for a touchdown run that should have put away the Jets. Instead, it gave them hope. “I probably shouldn’t have scored right there, honestly, looking back at it,” said Chubb, whose Browns host the Pittsburgh Steelers on...
D-lineman by trade, rookie DeMarvin Leal being deployed as outside linebacker by Steelers
Just two games into his NFL career, DeMarvin Leal performed a position switch. But will it last? With star T.J. Watt out because of injury and a dearth of depth at outside linebacker, Leal played the position most often for the Pittsburgh Steelers during their Week 2 loss to the...
Penn State’s Franklin explains new defensive look, rise of TE Strange
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State’s offense has earned the spotlight after what the Nittany Lions did to Auburn last Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium. James Franklin’s 3-0 team generated 245 rushing yards and five touchdowns on the ground in a 41-12 triumph. PSU’s offensive line had a major say in the...
