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While waiting for contract, Diontae Johnson sits out team drills on 1st day of Steelers camp
Diontae Johnson said Wednesday morning that he’d “paid attention” to the situations involving T.J. Watt and Minkah Fitzpatrick entering the final year of their contracts with the Pittsburgh Steelers. So, Wednesday afternoon, Johnson followed in their footsteps. Johnson did not participate in team drills during the first day of training...
Angels’ Mike Trout sidelined at least another week with back issuesVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mike Trout will go at least another week without doing any baseball activity because of his ailing back, Los Angeles Angels trainer Mike Frostad said Wednesday. There a chance the injury could affect the three-time AL MVP in some capacity for the rest of his career,...
No. 1 pick Jackson Holliday gets $8.19 million bonus from OriolesVideo
BALTIMORE — Jackson Holliday slipped on a Baltimore Orioles jersey, jammed the team’s cap over his long, sandy blond hair and grinned broadly as the cameramen clicked away. And boy, did he have reason to smile. The 18-year-old high schooler and No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 amateur draft...
Eagles have Jalen Hurts’ back, and his T-shirts, hats, in supportVideo
PHILADELPHIA — The first peek at Jalen Hurts on the first day of the Philadelphia Eagles’ training camp was his printed image — his eyes covered by cool sunglasses — on the front of coach Nick Sirianni’s green T-shirt. The shirt pairs well with the black “HURTS SZN ” hat...
Central Catholic grad Neal Shipley rallies to claim Pennsylvania Amateur
Central Catholic 2019 grad and future Ohio State player Neal Shipley shot a 3-under-par 67 during the final round to win the 109th Pennsylvania Golf Association Amateur Championship on Wednesday at Llanerch Country Club in Philadelphia. It was the second huge win this season for the St. Clair Country Club...
Penn State’s James Franklin optimistic about PJ Mustipher’s health, talks about depth at QB at Big Ten Media Days
INDIANAPOLIS — Penn State’s James Franklin, now in his ninth season, used part of his opening press conference at Big Ten Media Days to break down some of the strengths of the Nittany Lions entering training camp. Franklin is also aware of the significant challenge facing Penn State in the...
Waiting game: Deshaun Watson, Browns open camp as NFL ruling looms
BEREA, Ohio — Deshaun Watson is practicing and waiting. He’s had plenty of work at that. Cleveland’s controversial quarterback gets on the field Wednesday as the Browns opened training camp still not knowing if Watson will be suspended by the NFL for violating its personal conduct policy. Watson has been...
Defensive linemen Habakkuk Baldonado, Calijah Kancey represent Pitt on All-ACC preseason team
Indicative of the anticipated strength Pitt will employ in the trenches this season, defensive end Habakkuk Baldonado and defensive tackle Calijah Kancey were named to the 2022 All-ACC preseason team Baldonado, a senior from Rome, Italy, and Kancey, a junior from Miami, were part of Pitt’s pass rush last season...
In rare contact, U.S. offers Russia deal for Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday. In a sharp reversal of previous policy, Blinken also said he expects to speak with his Kremlin counterpart...
Steelers vice president Art Rooney Jr., former coach Buddy Parker named Hall of Fame finalists
The Pittsburgh Steelers took over the Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremonies last summer when five members of the organization were inducted as part of the Classes of 2020 and 2021. The Steelers could have another inductee in 2023. On Wednesday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced 12 finalists...
Saudi-funded LIV Golf announces 14-event schedule for 2023
BEDMINSTER, N.J. — The Saudi-funded LIV Golf series announced a 14-tournament schedule for next year with 12 established team franchises and a chance for players to either be promoted or relegated through its series of Asian Tour events. Greg Norman, the CEO and commissioner of LIV Golf, said Wednesday in...
Mark Madden: Steelers’ QB competition smokescreen overshadows plenty of roster concerns
Pay attention to the non-battle at quarterback if you like. But Mitch Trubisky will be the Steelers’ starting quarterback. There’s no “competition.” Meantime, plenty of legit issues surround the Steelers as training camp opens. Their problems are great, and they are many. • If the Steelers don’t get much improved...
First workout on tap for Steelers at Saint Vincent after 2-year absence
For the first time in three years, fans are descending on Saint Vincent College to watch the Steelers conduct a training camp practice. The Steelers returned Tuesday to the Unity campus for the first time since 2019 because of the coronavirus pandemic. The first workout will be held Wednesday from...
Big Ten’s expansion further damages Rose Bowl’s status
INDIANAPOLIS — Playing in the Rose Bowl was the pinnacle of a college football career for those who coached and played in the Big Ten for decades. The Rose Bowl’s importance has been waning for years as college football’s postseason evolved. The latest expansion by the Big Ten puts the...
Ravens report to camp with late Jaylon Ferguson on their minds
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — For the Baltimore Ravens, the start of training camp this year brings a certain amount of heartache. Being back at the facility is another reminder of the tragedy that shook the organization last month. Shortly after the end of minicamp, Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson died at...
Tim Benz: Larry Ogunjobi willing to play multiple roles to buffer retirement of ‘Mustang’ Stephon Tuitt
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed free-agent defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi to help along the defensive line. Now they just have to figure out the best way to use him. In the base defense, anyway. One thing is clear. In the sub package, they want him to push the pocket. Get after...
Jackie Robinson Museum opens after 14 years of planning
NEW YORK — Long dreamed about and in development for longer than the big league career of the man it honors, the Jackie Robinson Museum opened Tuesday in Manhattan with a gala ceremony attended by the widow of the barrier-breaking ballplayer and two of his children. Rachel Robinson, who turned...
U mad, bro?: Quarterback concerns; stadium name-change anger; RB depth; Pirates draft discord
We’ve had a week off from “U mad, bro?” because I was on vacation. As a result, we’ve got a ton of angst built up. So I thought it would be best to release a bit of the building pressure on my inbox and my Twitter mentions before they pop....
On-the-job training helps Pirates’ Oneil Cruz learn what it takes to play in the majors
The throws from shortstop don’t always land cleanly in the first baseman’s glove. And he still has a lot to learn about hitting against left-handed pitchers. But what better place for Oneil Cruz to discover what it takes to play big-league ball than the big leagues? Cruz showed why he’s...
First Call: New jobs for a Steelers great on the sideline and booth; slight health setback for Joe Burrow
Wednesday’s “First Call” features two new jobs for a Pittsburgh Steelers legend. A Cincinnati Bengals star has hit a health snag. A big-name college football coach with Pittsburgh ties is less than happy with his sport. And Jack Suwinski had a highlight in Indianapolis. Broadcasting the Birds In Pittsburgh, we...
Women’s dek hockey teams train in Murrysville for international competition
Michelle Cook hasn’t even been playing club ball hockey for two years, so the prospect of traveling to the Czech Republic for an international competition this fall is still a little surreal. “I’m so excited and I can’t wait to go,” said Cook, 38, of Pittsburgh’s Highland Park neighborhood. Cook...
Joe Burrow to miss part of Bengals’ camp after appendectomy
CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has had a successful appendectomy, but there is no timetable for his return to the field, coach Zac Taylor said Wednesday. Taylor said he didn’t expect the star quarterback to fall behind in practice. Burrow had surgery Tuesday and Taylor expected Burrow to...
Pirates farm report for July 26, 2022: Jack Suwinski belts grand slam in Indy win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 44-47) got past Toledo (Tigers), 5-4. CF Jack Suwinski (.190) went 1 for 4 with a first-inning grand slam, his third Triple-A homer of the year. RHP Roansy Contreras (2.82) started and went two innings, allowing one hit, a solo home run, and striking out two. LHP Cam...
Jerry Jones sticking with Cowboys coach Mike McCarthyVideo
OXNARD, Calif. — Describing himself as playing a game of poker, Jerry Jones acknowledged he had options for who would be the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys this season. In retaining Mike McCarthy for a third year, Jones decided the hand he held was worth playing a little longer....
Pirates sign 4 more draft choices; 14 under contract
The Pirates signed four more 2022 draft choices Tuesday, bringing the total to 14 players under contract from general manager Ben Cherington’s 21-man class. They are outfielder Tanner Tredaway (10th round), catcher Nick Cimillo (16th round) and pitchers Jaycob Deese and Elijah Birdsong (17th and 18th rounds). • Tredaway hit...
