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This date in sports history: Jan. 5
1964 — Keith Lincoln of the San Diego Chargers, rushes for 206 yards in 13 carries, catches seven passes for 123 yards, completes one pass for 20 and scores two touchdowns in a 51-10 rout of the Boston Patriots for the AFL title. 1983 — In his 42nd game, Edmonton’s...
Tim Benz: NFL set itself up for 'worst nightmare' Week 18 tie scenario that could impact Steelers
As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for their regular-season finale in Baltimore on Sunday, we all know the likelihood of them making the playoffs is slim. Sure, they could beat the Ravens for a second time this year. Even though the game is on the road and the Steelers are a...
Blues a tough test as Penguins look to extend 'lengthy' win streak to 9
When is an NHL eight-game win streak longer than an eight-game win streak? Probably when it lasts a full month. The Penguins’ lengthy eight-game unbeaten jaunt began back on Dec. 4 in Vancouver. So between the holiday break and a covid pause, you’ve got to go back to before you...
Novak Djokovic given medical exemption to play at Australian Open
BRISBANE, Australia — Novak Djokovic will get a chance to defend his Australian Open title after receiving a medical exemption to travel to Melbourne, ending months of uncertainty about his participation because of the strict covid-19 vaccination requirements in place for the tournament. The top-ranked Djokovic wrote on Instagram on...
Kirby Smart, Georgia trying to stop skid against Nick Saban, Alabama 
The Georgia Bulldogs aren’t the only team having a tough time beating fellow SEC powerhouse Alabama. They’re just the only one that gets another shot in the season’s biggest game. The No. 3 Bulldogs have the kind of talent-rich roster that appears built to give the top-ranked Crimson Tide a...
Cincinnati CB Ahmad 'Sauce' Gardner departing early for NFL Draft 
CINCINNATI — Cincinnati has lost two stars from its College Football Playoff team to the NFL Draft. The school announced Tuesday that junior cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner declared for the draft, one day after junior running back Jerome Ford said he would do the same. The pair helped the Bearcats...
NFL's 2nd season of covid just as trying as 1st, maybe more 
The NFL worked around covid-19 with pauses and postponements during a 2020 season that figured to be the worst in dealing with the virus. Now the league — and its teams, coaches and players — are just working through coronavirus concerns in 2021, even with positive tests skyrocketing compared to...
Tied atop NHL, Capitals get players back from virus protocol 
ARLINGTON, Va. — Tied for the most points in the NHL, the Washington Capitals are faring better in the ongoing battle against the coronavirus than many of their rivals. The Capitals navigated a stretch in which top players Nicklas Backstrom, Evgeny Kuznetsov, T.J. Oshie and others went into league covid-19...
Titans linebacker Bud Dupree cited for misdemeanor assault 
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee outside linebacker Bud Dupree was charged with misdemeanor assault in connection with a physical altercation at a Walgreen’s hours after the Titans clinched their second straight AFC South title. Metro Nashville police detectives cited Dupree on Tuesday morning after consulting with the district attorney’s office. Dupree...
CFP championship: Matchups that will decide 'Bama-Georgia II 
The last time No. 1 Alabama and No. 3 Georgia played, things could not have gone much better for the Crimson Tide. Alabama dropped 41 points on the Bulldogs, more than double the next-highest total they have allowed this season, in the SEC title game Dec. 4. Bryce Young shredded...
Doug Ferguson: New year starts with a familiar question about Woods 
KAPALUA, Hawaii — The largest winners-only field ever assembled at Kapalua can make it seem as though getting to paradise isn’t as difficult as it used to be. Try telling that to Dustin Johnson, who will not be starting a new year on Maui for only the second time since...
With uncertain future, Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has more immediate focus
Kris Letang was short on specifics about his future. But he was long with his thoughts regarding the present. After practice Tuesday in Cranberry, the Penguins’ all-time leader among defensemen in most statistical categories was asked about his future with the franchise. He didn’t say much and professed he hasn’t...
Pitt, Louisville rosters sport new looks for Wednesday's ACC encounter
When Pitt visits Louisville on Wednesday in its third ACC game, both teams will present a different look from their most recent meeting early in the 2020-21 season. Pitt’s starting lineup will include five new starters, unless Ithiel Horton somehow slips into the lineup. The game will be Pitt’s first...
Browns' Baker Mayfield will have shoulder surgery, miss season finale 
CLEVELAND — Baker Mayfield’s broken fourth season with the Browns has mercifully ended with one game left. His time in Cleveland could be running short as well. Mayfield is sitting out the season finale against Cincinnati so he can undergo surgery on his left shoulder, an injury that affected his...
5 things: Ben Roethlisberger hits historical highs, lows in final game at Heinz Field
Five things we learned from Steelers 26, Browns 14: 1. By the numbers Some things to digest as Ben Roethlisberger prepares to exit the NFL after 18 seasons: • His 248 games in the regular season rank sixth on the all-time list among quarterbacks and are third with one franchise....
Penn State hires new special teams coordinator to replace departed Joe Lorig
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State moved quickly to hire its new special teams coordinator to replace the departed Joe Lorig. Less then 24 hours after Lorig was officially hired by Oregon, Penn State hired Stacy Collins to Lorig’s old post of special teams coordinator/outside linebackers/nickels coach. Collins comes to the...
Mike Tomlin doesn't expect emotional letdown with Steelers' final game looming
With the pomp and circumstance surrounding Ben Roethlisberger’s farewell game at Heinz Field in the books, Mike Tomlin is challenged by making sure his Pittsburgh Steelers players don’t have an emotional letdown in their regular-season finale. After Roethlisberger and the Steelers pulled out a 26-14 victory Monday night against the...
Penguins place forward Drew O'Connor on covid-19 protocols list
The Penguins had to place another player into protocols for covid-19 on Tuesday but did see three others who were recently in protocols rejoin the team for practice in Cranberry Rookie forward Drew O’Connor was placed on the NHL’s list for covid-19 protocols after testing positive for the virus on...
Lernerville Speedway's 2022 schedule announced
It looks to be another busy season ahead on the dirt track at Lernerville Speedway. The 2022 schedule will include more Fab4 Revved Up and Marburger Farm Dairy events in addition to national and regional sanctioned events — the 16th annual Big River Steel Firecracker 100, the Don Martin Memorial...
PIAA competitive-balance rule impacts Aliquippa football unfairly, says Beaver County NAACP
The Beaver County branch of the NAACP added its voice to those opposing a PIAA rule that could force the small-school Aliquippa football team to face even larger opponents in Class 5A next season. In a letter dated Monday and addressed to the WPIAL, the branch argued that the PIAA...
Pitt's Keyshon Camp declares for NFL Draft
Keyshon Camp, who spent six seasons at Pitt helping to anchor the defensive line from the tackle position while enduring a series of injuries, has declared for the NFL Draft. Camp (6-foot-4, 290 pounds) made the announcement on his Twitter account. Lake Gibson alum is heading to the NFL ????...
Najee Harris' stiff-arm wins him 2nd Angry Runs title of the season 
With most of the football world talking about Ben Roethlisberger’s Heinz Field farewell on Monday night, Najee Harris was racking up the yards. And the anger. Not that the Pittsburgh Steelers running back was irate. But his running style certainly was. For the second time this season, Harris was awarded...
Nance, Northwestern host Penn State
Penn State (6-5, 1-2) vs. Northwestern (8-3, 1-1) Welsh-Ryan Arena, Evanston, Illinois; 9 p.m. Wednesday Bottom line: Two forwards will be on display as Seth Lundy and Penn State will face Pete Nance and Northwestern. The junior Lundy has scored 21 percent of the team’s points this season and is...
Washington to reveal new name Feb. 2; won't be RedWolves
Washington’s NFL team announced Tuesday it will unveil its new name on Feb. 2 and that it will not be called the Wolves or RedWolves. Commanders, Defenders, Red Hogs, Armada, Presidents, Brigade and the status quo “Washington Football Team” were the other finalists. Team president Jason Wright said the decision...
Mark Madden: It's tough to watch Ben Roethlisberger go; it will be tougher to recover from his departure
It was the best of times, it was … well, not quite the worst of times. But even as Ben Roethlisberger went out a winner in his last game at Heinz Field, his performance underscored that it is, indeed, time for the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback to retire. Roethlisberger was 24...


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