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New Pirates reliever Colin Holderman ready for bigger role after being traded by Mets
Colin Holderman had his uniform on and was getting ready for a game against the San Diego Padres on July 22 when he was called into the office by New York Mets management. “Honestly, I thought I was getting optioned, and I ended up getting traded,” Holderman said of being...
Rookie RB Jaylen Warren making most of an opportunity with Steelers
An underrated “Tomlinism” that the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach deploys is, “One man’s misfortune is another man’s opportunity.’ Rookie Jaylen Warren has heard Mike Tomlin said that during his first training camp. But he wasn’t quite on point in trying to recite it Tuesday morning. “One man’s… um… mishap is...
Pirates send Johan Oviedo, Malcom Nunez to minors after trade with Cardinals
After trading for right-handed pitcher Johan Oviedo and corner infielder Malcom Nunez, the Pittsburgh Pirates sent both players to the minors Tuesday. Oviedo and Nunez represent the Pirates’ return in the trade Monday of veteran pitchers Jose Quintana and Chris Stratton to the St. Louis Cardinals. Oviedo was optioned to...
Franklin Regional grad Nate Leopold working with Houston Texans
Last fall, Nate Leopold was breaking up passes, wrapping up running backs and earning all-conference accolades at John Carroll. This summer, he is helping the Houston Texans prepare for the NFL season. Leopold, a former Franklin Regional two-sport standout, is working as a team personnel assistant. He initially had plans...
Westmoreland County campus clippings: Derry grad earns preseason honors for W&J
Justin Huss is primed for a big junior season at Washington & Jefferson. The running back and return specialist out of Derry was named to the Division III Preseason Starting Lineup, which is presented by College Football America Yearbook — one of 27 players from NCAA Division III to make...
Focus shifts to signing Diontae Johnson after Steelers ink Chris Boswell to 5-year deal
After signing kicker Chris Boswell to a four-year contract extension Tuesday, Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan can focus on his last important piece of financial business before the start of the season. Khan said he has “been in conversations” with the representatives for wide receiver Diontae Johnson about a...
Running backs, special teams keep Pitt assistant Andre Powell busy
Class was in session for members of the media Monday afternoon at Pitt’s practice facility, and Andre Powell was the instructor. It’s a good idea to listen when Powell speaks. Not only is he one of two assistants who have been with Pat Narduzzi for all eight seasons — tight...
NFL hits Dolphins hard for tampering, dismisses Brian Flores’ allegations of tanking
Brian Flores and his representatives are less than satisfied with the scope of the NFL’s punishment levied against his former employer. Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross was suspended and fined $1.5 million Tuesday, and the team will forfeit a 2023 first-round pick and 2024 third-round selection for tampering. The NFL’s...
Washington sends star outfielder Juan Soto, Josh Bell to San Diego for package of prospects
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres acquired superstar outfielder Juan Soto from the Washington Nationals on Tuesday in one of baseball’s biggest deals at the trade deadline, vaulting their postseason chances by adding one of the game’s best young hitters. The Padres also obtained first baseman Josh Bell while...
As ACC looks to address revenue gap, competing worldviews emerge on future of college sports
In the span of about a week, in cities separated by about 600 miles, two of the most powerful leaders in college athletics offered contrasting worldviews in this summer of massive change and uncertainty. One of them espoused the supposed values of the traditional collegiate sports model; the other embraced...
Browns get some clarity on Deshaun Watson, await closure
BEREA, Ohio — The Browns finally have some clarity on Deshaun Watson’s playing status. Now, they’re waiting for closure. It could be hours or days away. More than four months since Cleveland signed him to a five-year, $230 million contract, Watson was suspended six games without pay Monday by independent...
First Call: Steelers work out Maulers QB; ex-Steeler suffers long-term foot injury; Josh Bell traded with Juan Soto
The Steelers may have an interest in a former Pittsburgh Mauler. An ex-Steeler suffers a significant injury setback in Dallas. Another one is heading to Arizona. Ex-Pirate Josh Bell was traded. And a former Robert Morris hockey player is on the move. All that in Tuesday’s “First Call.” Pittsburgh(ish) connection...
Tim Benz: Good luck to what remains of Pirates roster after trade deadline passes
The trade deadline for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the rest of Major League Baseball is Tuesday evening. Whatever the Pirates do, it’ll no doubt make their Major League roster even less competi— Uh, I mean … it’ll no doubt stock their farm system with even more pieces for the inevitable...
Steelers linebacker speaks cautiously, but he’s clearly not a fan of NFL’s protective Guardian Caps
When it comes to the NFL’s new “Guardian Caps,” Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Myles Jack is at least trying to be more diplomatic than, say, for instance, Green Bay’s De’Vondre Campbell. “I just think it’s stupid, to be honest,” Campbell said via Packers Wire. “You say you’re doing it to protect...
Pirates deal with trade deadline anxiety, preparing to give more goodbye hugs
Zack Thompson heard rumors designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach could be dealt to a contender, but like most major leaguers — especially on the Pittsburgh Pirates — he ignores trade talk until it comes to fruition. Thompson was preparing to pitch against the Miami Marlins on July 22 when word spread...
Abington rallies to win Little League 8-10 state title at West Point
Abington Little League bounced back Monday to defeat Morrisville and win the Pennsylvania Little League 8-10 state title at West Point. A three-run fourth inning helped Abington rally for a 4-2 victory. Shane Goldberg and Jerry Jordan had clutch two-out RBI singles for the winners. Jake Kwiatkowski had an RBI...
Pitt notebook: Expectations high, but Pat Narduzzi says preseason rankings don’t matter to him
Pitt hasn’t been ranked in the Associated Press preseason college football poll since 2010, a streak that could end this month. The Panthers finished 2021 as ACC champions and were ranked No. 13 in the final AP poll. They return 15 starters from that team, and Sports Illustrated predicted Pitt...
Pirates trade LHP Jose Quintana, RHP Chris Stratton to St. Louis Cardinals
The Pittsburgh Pirates traded a pair of veteran pitchers who provided leadership for the starting rotation and bullpen, sending left-handed starter Jose Quintana and right-handed reliever Chris Stratton to the NL Central rival St. Louis Cardinals late Monday night. In return, the Pirates will receive right-handed pitcher Johan Oviedo and...
Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi hopes NIL is brought under control to eliminate poaching
Pat Narduzzi seemed to think the answer was obvious when he was asked Monday if he believes his Pitt program was violated this offseason by name, image and likeness rules. “You tell me,” he said. “I would say, probably.” Narduzzi did not specifically reference former Pitt All-American wide receiver Jordan...
Kedon Slovis, Nick Patti build bond with teammates while competing for Pitt QB job
When Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi was luring quarterback Kedon Slovis from USC, he was able to use Jordan Addison as bait. Why wouldn’t he? Addison caught 17 touchdown passes among his 100 receptions last season and was named winner of the Biletnikoff Award as college football’s best wide receiver. What...
Steelers inside the ropes: Backs on ‘backers on 1st day of pads always camp highlight
Mike Tomlin was smiling, the competitive juices were flowing, the pads were popping. Must have been the return of backs on ’backers at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. The tradition for annual first day of padded practices is among the camp must-sees. Tomlin’s voice booms as he calls on the combatants...
Brian Flores ‘passionate’ about getting chance to coach football again as Steelers assistant
Six months to the day after he filed a lawsuit against the NFL and its 32 teams alleging racial discrimination in its hiring practice, the pending litigation was the last thing on Brian Flores’ mind Monday morning at Saint Vincent. The 41-year-old former head coach who was hired to work...
Steelers, kicker Chris Boswell agree to 4-year, $20 million extension: report
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Chris Boswell agreed to a four-year contract extension that will match the biggest average annual salary given to a kicker in NFL history, according to an ESPN report. Boswell, 31, signed for a total of $20 million with $12.5 million guaranteed. The contract is identical in...
Daily camp report: Kenny Pickett gets chance to work with 2nd-team offense for first time
The first day the Pittsburgh Steelers donned pads for practice coincided with rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett getting his first snaps with the second-team offense. The first-round pick from Pitt was elevated behind starter Mitch Trubisky for the day. He got two repetitions in the practice-opening Seven Shots drill, and he...
Pirates sign 14th-round pick, South Carolina LHP Julian Bosnic, before deadline
When the Pittsburgh Pirates signed first-round pick Termarr Johnson last Friday, general manager Ben Cherington indicated they could be done dealing with their draft picks but didn’t totally rule it out. Still, the signing of 14th-rounder Julian Bosnic before Monday’s 5 p.m. deadline was a surprise. Bosnic, a 6-foot-3, 218-pound...
