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Browns RB Kareem Hunt practices after demanding tradeVideo
BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns’ training camp hasn’t lacked for drama because of quarterback Deshaun Watson’s NFL disciplinary case over sexual misconduct allegations. Now, there’s a new storyline involving running back Kareem Hunt — even if the head coach insists the 27-year-old’s fight for an extension is “normal.” The...
Special version of competition emerges at Pitt’s training camp
Fans seeking information about the first week of Pitt training camp want to know, of course, about the two quarterbacks vying to replace Kenny Pickett. They are curious about the wide receivers expected to step up in the absence of Jordan Addison. Will transfers Konata Mumpfield and Bub Means allow...
‘2 dogs, 1 bone’ at left guard for incumbent Steelers starters Kevin Dotson, Kendrick Green
There was a point about a year ago in which Kendrick Green and Kevin Dotson had the look of a pairing that could anchor the middle of the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line for a decade. Mid-round picks in successive drafts who showed early promise, Steelers fans held hope the pair...
North Allegheny grad Joey Porter Jr. stands out among Penn State’s defensive backs
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State hasn’t had many cornerbacks like Joey Porter Jr. Few possess his raw talent. Even fewer are built like him. Porter is already a 2023 first-round projection in several mock drafts. The North Allegheny grad, the son of Pittsburgh Steelers great Joey Porter, was a third-team...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 6, 2022: Mike Burrows, Quinn Priester suffer losses
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 50-52) was beaten by Louisville (Reds), 8-3. RHP Mike Burrows (0-3, 5.34) started and took the loss, allowing four runs, three earned, on five hits, including a homer. He struck out two and walked one in five innings. LHP Cam Vieaux (3.16) was touched up for four runs...
JT Brubaker struggles along with the Pirates’ bullpen in 6-3 loss to Baltimore
On Friday, the Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t score a run, spoiling a solid night’s work by starter Mitch Keller in a loss that began three games on the road against Baltimore. Saturday night featured something of a reversal, with the Pirates generating a decent amount of offense but struggling as a...
Tony Boselli becomes 1st Jaguars player in Hall of FameVideo
CANTON, Ohio — Tony Boselli looked out at all the teal-colored jerseys in the crowd and screamed: “Duuuuval!” Finally, the Jacksonville Jaguars have a player in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Boselli, the first pick in Jaguars history, was among eight members of the Class of 2022 enshrined Saturday...
George Guido: Skyy Moore showing Chiefs his best
New Kensington native Skyy Moore quickly is becoming the hit of the Kansas City Chiefs training camp. The second-round draft pick from Western Michigan and former quarterback at Shady Side Academy has been making his share of spectacular plays for the Chiefs at their St. Joseph, Mo., facility. Among the...
Sue Bird at peace for what could be final game in Seattle
SEATTLE — Now that a bit of time has passed, Sue Bird knows she made the right decision announcing publicly what she knew inside — that this would be her last season. But the emotions that are likely to come when she plays what could be her final game in...
Motorsports Gone Mad: Silly season spins out of control
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Fernando Alonso created this mess, right? Or was it IndyCar champion Alex Palou? Maybe the blame should be aimed at McLaren Racing head Zak Brown? After all, he’s the one stockpiling just about anyone who can drive a race car in a motorsports silly season in which...
NASCAR’s Kyle Busch thankful family escaped mall shooting
BROOKLYN, Mich. — Kyle Busch’s tumultuous year took another turn. Busch, his wife and their two children escaped the Mall of America in Minnesota after shots were fired, three days before racing at Michigan International Speedway. “If you look at that dark cloud that’s over me lately, hence the other...
Mitch Trubisky taking designation as No. 1 quarterback on Steelers’ depth chart in stride
The initial depth chart Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin released Friday had Mitch Trubisky listed as the first-team quarterback. The designation didn’t mean much to Trubisky. “I didn’t look at it,” Trubisky said Saturday. “Coach said it doesn’t matter.” Tomlin reiterated after a two-hour practice at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex...
Robert Spillane looking to get ‘greedy,’ earn starting job at inside linebacker with Steelers
Before he headed home for the offseason, Robert Spillane asked the Pittsburgh Steelers video staff to compile three visual databases for his spring homework assignment: • All interceptions recorded by inside linebackers in the 2021 season. • All forced fumbles produced by inside linebackers. • All sacks registered by inside...
After 2 disappointing seasons, James Franklin likes Penn State’s depth, but question marks remain
Something Penn State players, coaches, fans and administrators probably would agree on is the Nittany Lions have fallen well short of expectations over the past two seasons. The covid-impacted 2020 campaign was something of a mulligan for all college football programs (those lucky enough to even play a season), but...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: For Steelers players, ‘hold-ins’ work every time
Steelers training camp is the home of the “hold-in.” If it wasn’t born there, it was perfected there. It’s part of the scenery, like lawn chairs. T.J. Watt’s was the noisiest. Diontae Johnson’s was the latest. Minkah Fitzpatrick limited his to OTAs and minicamp. Cam Heyward did it. Probably. It...
Gateway notebook: Olivia Miller nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year
Olivia Miller enjoyed a standout gymnastics career at the University of Pittsburgh, and her accomplishments during her four years on the Oakland campus extended beyond the court to her academic studies and extensive community service. Pitt recently honored the 2022 graduate as its nominee for NCAA Woman of the Year,...
Good as gold?: Pirates ‘spoiled’ by 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes making spectacular plays
After Ke’Bryan Hayes missed the first two months of the season last year, the Pittsburgh Pirates understood just how valuable his presence was on the field. He won the Fielding Bible Award as baseball’s best player at his position but didn’t play enough innings to qualify for the Rawlings Gold...
Pitt’s Tylar Wiltz, Karter Johnson step onto bigger stage with confidence
The new Pitt linebacker began his first chat with reporters while flashing a smile and offering a friendly greeting. “How y’all doing? I’m Tylar Wiltz, from Beaux Bridge, La.” Not 20 seconds into the interview — before he answered his first question — he added, “It’s been a blessing to...
Russell Cicerone scores twice as Riverhounds’ hot streak continues
Russell Cicerone scored a pair of goals, one in each half, and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds kept up their torrid summer pace with a 2-0 road win over the Indy Eleven on Saturday night, The Riverhounds (13-6-4) are 6-0-1 since the beginning of July and are in fourth place in the...
Mitch Keller delivers quality start but Orioles shut out Pirates to snap 3-game win streak
The Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t have asked for much more from Mitch Keller, as the right-hander delivered his fifth consecutive quality start and escaped several scoring situations. But the Baltimore Orioles also got a strong start from Dean Kremer and did something the Pirates couldn’t: Score a run. Ramon Urias squeaked...
Titans patient as QB Malik Willis makes jump from LibertyVideo
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Malik Willis is experiencing some growing pains as the Tennessee Titans rookie works through his first training camp. Willis threw a deep pass to Josh Malone for a nice connection Friday and came back by finding Mason Kinsey across the middle in coverage. Needing a touchdown to...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 5, 2022: Roansy Contreras fans 9 in 4 innings for Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 50-51) handled Louisville (Reds), 6-1. RHP Roansy Contreras (2.76) started and worked four innings, giving up one run on three hits, walking none and striking out nine. RHP Travis MacGregor (1-1, 9.00) pitched 2.1 scoreless innings to earn the win. LHP Joe Jacques (5.40) didn’t allow a hit...
Tom Kim going places in a hurry, among leaders at Wyndham
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Joohyung “Tom” Kim began the Wyndham Championship with a quadruple bogey on his first hole and wasn’t the least bit bothered. The kid seems to be going places in a hurry. Already assured a PGA Tour card for next season, Kim overcame his rough start with a...
‘I’m going to swing it hard’: Pirates SS Oneil Cruz producing eye-popping exit velocities
When he came to the plate with the Pittsburgh Pirates trailing the Milwaukee Brewers by three runs Tuesday night, Oneil Cruz had one thought on his mind: “I’m going to make one swing. Whether it’s a hit or home run, I’m going to swing it hard.” Upon contact, another thought...
Former Ohio State RB Master Teague eager for his opportunity with Steelers
Master Teague was at his home in Tennessee more than a week after NFL training camps had opened when his phone rang. “My agent called, and he said, ‘You ready to go to the Steelers?’” Teague recalled Thursday. “‘Oh, yeah, of course, let’s go!’ I was on a plane up...
