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After simple advice, Pirates catcher Henry Davis hopes homer signals turnaround at plate
For all of the work Henry Davis has done in the batting cage trying to find his way out of a funk at the plate, the Pittsburgh Pirates catcher got some simple but sage advice from a baseball lifer. After taking early batting practice Thursday, it was a conversation with...
First Call: Jaguars will play starters vs. Steelers; Travis Hunter to play both WR and CB; Justin Fields starting for Jets
We know the Pittsburgh Steelers are sitting lots of players for Saturday’s preseason opener in Jacksonville. The Jaguars are not. In Friday’s “First Call,” we hear from Jags coach Liam Coen about why his team is putting its starters on the field. The Jets are doing the same thing in...
Tim Benz: Steelers need strong seasons from 2 ‘redshirt freshmen’
As Pittsburgh Steelers right tackle Troy Fautanu was walking into the players’ dorm at Saint Vincent College to start the team’s 2025 training camp, he vividly flashed back to a single snap during spring workouts. The first play of the “Seven Shots” red zone drill. Day 1 of organized team...
USA Gymnastics entering new era on, off floor as U.S. championships beginVideo
NEW ORLEANS — There was a time, not that long ago really, when Joscelyn Roberson would combat the nerves that inevitably popped up before a major gymnastics meet by reminding herself of one very simple fact. “I could be like, ‘Oh no one’s watching me,’” the 19-year-old said with a...
Umpire Jen Pawol emotional as she prepares to break big-league gender barrierVideo
NEW YORK — Jen Pawol was in her hotel room in Nashville, Tenn., when she got the call she had awaited for a decade. She was going to make her major-league debut this weekend, becoming the first female umpire in a century and a half of big-league baseball. “I was...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 7, 2025: Konnor Griffin belts 15th homer in Greensboro win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 66-44) doubled up Omaha (Royals), 4-2. RF Jase Bowen (.667) went 2 for 3 with a double and homer in his Triple-A debut. 3B Alika Williams (.262) went 1 for 3 with his fourth homer. SS Cam Devanney (.272) went 1 for 3 with a double and an...
Paul Skenes tosses 6 scoreless innings as Pirates pound Reds for shutout victory
The return of Ke’Bryan Hayes with the Cincinnati Reds brought a warm reception from a crowd that cheered the first third baseman in Pittsburgh Pirates history to win a Gold Glove. The better ovation was saved for Paul Skenes, who continued to build his candidacy for the National League Cy...
After being traded to Cincinnati, Ke’Bryan Hayes returns with Reds to play Pirates
Don Kelly said it would be weird to see Ke’Bryan Hayes in red after so many years wearing black and gold while playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he became baseball’s premier defensive third baseman. Hayes used the same word to describe dressing in the visiting clubhouse and sitting in...
Steelers inside the ropes: Offense (finally) gets a TD in 2-minute drill — from Skylar Thompson
The defense starting out as ahead of the offense is a cliched mantra seemingly as old as training camp itself. That’s certainly been true this year for the Pittsburgh Steelers — almost unanimously, when it comes to the staged 2-minute drills. Until Thursday, that is. But it took fourth-string quarterback...
Dak Prescott is upbeat Micah Parsons will remain with Cowboys
OXNARD, Calif. — Having dealt with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones in multiple rounds of high-profile contract negotiations, quarterback Dak Prescott has played the proverbial game and lived to tell about it. His own experience is why Prescott remains confident star defensive end Micah Parsons will be a Cowboy for...
Akshay Bhatia shoots career-best 62 to lead in PGA playoffs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Akshay Bhatia had a blazing finish to get his PGA Tour postseason off to a good start, closing eagle-birdie-birdie for an 8-under-par 62 to post his career low and take a one-shot lead over Tommy Fleetwood in the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Scottie Scheffler, playing for the...
Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffers leg injury at practice
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. — Houston Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson appeared to suffer a significant leg injury Thursday during practice at the Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia. According to reports, Gardner-Johnson tried to tackle receiver John Metchie and after making contact fell to ground and began writhing in pain....
Impressive Steelers rookie Yahya Black ‘blocks’ out praise the same way he does QBs’ passes
Asked what the key is for a pass-rushing interior lineman at batting down passes, Yahya Black has a quick answer. “Just repetition,” the Pittsburgh Steelers rookie defensive lineman said. “At first, you’re just throwing (a hand) up there, hoping that you’re in the way. But, yeah, it comes with repetition.”...
Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater out for season
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Los Angeles Chargers tackle Rashawn Slater suffered a torn patellar tendon in practice Thursday and will miss the upcoming season. He’ll undergo surgery and be placed on injured reserve, the team said. Slater was hurt less than two weeks after signing a multi-year contract extension last...
Rams’ Jared Verse helped off field after apparent knee injury
LOS ANGELES — Jared Verse had to be helped off the field during practice with the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday after bumping knees with teammate Braden Fiske. Coach Sean McVay wasn’t immediately certain of the severity of the injury for Verse, the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year last...
New Penguins D Caleb Jones eyes earning everyday NHL role
When Caleb Jones reports to preseason training camp in September, he’ll be getting underway with the Pittsburgh Penguins at a time of considerable organizational change. With Dan Muse — a first-time head coach in the NHL — and a new staff replacing Mike Sullivan and his assistants for 2025-26 and...
Slippery Rock picked to win PSAC West Division in preseason football poll
The Slippery Rock football team made a trip to the NCAA semifinals last season and, according to coaches in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, the Rock has the capability to find additional success this fall. Slippery Rock was voted as the favorite in the PSAC West Division in a preseason...
Cameron Heyward not practicing while awaiting new contract from Steelers
Cameron Heyward isn’t practicing in team portions of training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and it apparently has nothing to do with injury or keeping the 36-year-old defensive tackle fresh for the regular season. Heyward isn’t practicing because he wants a reworked contract. According to an ESPN report that TribLive...
Penn State has installed Jim Knowles’ defense at ‘rapid pace,’ with a few big changes coming
STATE COLLEGE — Jim Knowles has quickly made his presence known at Penn State. He carries a calm, quiet demeanor as he observes practices, noting everything he likes and doesn’t to pass it on to his position coaches. But when he wants to command a room, he can do so...
Jaguars to play starters, including Travis Hunter, vs. Steelers
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter will make his professional debut playing both sides of the ball. Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen said Thursday that Hunter and most of the team’s other starters will play in their preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night. “Everybody’s going...
Steelers sign former 3-time Pro Bowl tackle Andrus Peat, backup QB Logan WoodsideVideo
In an effort to address the depth of their offensive line, the Pittsburgh Steelers added veteran Andrus Peat on Thursday. A 31-year-old taken with the 13th overall pick of the 2015 draft, Peat has 126 games and 103 starts of NFL experience. Between midway through his rookie season and 2022,...
QB Aaron Rodgers to join most Steelers veterans on sideline for preseason opener at JacksonvilleVideo
The backups will be on full display for the Pittsburgh Steelers when they open the preseason Saturday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Coach Mike Tomlin announced Thursday that most of the team’s veterans won’t see the field at Everbank Stadium. That includes many of the big names that the Steelers...
Pitt AD Allen Greene discusses revenue-sharing strategy, Panthers’ positioning in new college sports landscape
In the aftermath of the House vs. NCAA settlement in June, which greenlit direct revenue-sharing between universities and student-athletes, Pitt athletic director Allen Greene painted an optimistic picture as to how the Panthers are ready to meet the moment. Two months later, Greene again projected confidence in Pitt’s positioning within...
Here’s what you need to know about ESPN’s new steaming service and its deals with the NFL and WWE
ESPN’s much-discussed streaming service finally has its launch date. The network announced Wednesday that its direct-to-consumer service and enhanced app will debut Aug. 21. The announcement coincided with Disney’s quarterly earning report. This week’s expanded deals with the NFL and a new partnership with WWE provides ESPN with more inventory...
Tim Benz: Can’t get optimistic about Paul Skenes contract rumors? Embrace your own cynicism first
A lot of Pirates fans and media members have been quick to dismiss this week’s “rumor” via 93.7 The Fan that the Pirates have “tried to make some headway” on a contract extension with star pitcher Paul Skenes. Most folks have been dubious of that prospect for many reasons. •...
