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7 up for Ben Roethlisberger: A look at the Steelers' quarterback's best games at Heinz Field
When examining a career that has spanned 18 seasons, 123 home games and 11 more in the postseason, coming up with a definitive list of Ben Roethlisberger’s top moments at Heinz Field is like picking the finalists in a Miss America pageant. There are plenty of worthy contenders, and it’s...
No. 6 Baylor tops No. 8 Ole Miss in Sugar Bowl; QB Matt Corral hurt
NEW ORLEANS — A Sugar Bowl showdown against Mississippi and coach Lane Kiffin’s explosive, Southeastern Conference-leading offense provided a high-profile platform for Baylor to validate its old-school formula of ball control and aggressive defense. Al Walcott set a Sugar Bowl record with a 96-yard interception return, Monaray Baldwin raced 48...
Minor league report: Nailers edged by Admirals
Forwards Justin Almeida and Cam Hausinger each had a goal and an assist for the Wheeling Nailers in a 4-3 home loss to the Norfolk Admirals at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va. on Saturday. Goaltender Tommy Nappier made 18 saves for Wheeling (15-10-1-0). Highlights: The Nailers’ next game is a...
Jordan Kyrou keeps Blues warm Winter Classic win vs. Wild
MINNEAPOLIS — Jordan Kyrou had two goals and two assists in a five-goal second period for St. Louis, and the Blues cruised through the coldest outdoor game in NHL history to beat the host Minnesota Wild, 6-4, in the Winter Classic on Saturday night. The official faceoff temperature was minus-5.7...
No. 25 Kentucky rallies late to beat No. 17 Iowa 20-17 
ORLANDO, Fla. — Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz knew from experience that his vaunted defense would be challenged trying to contain dynamic Kentucky receiver Wan’Dale Robinson in the Citrus Bowl. With the game on the line, Ferentz looked on in horror as Robinson made the most spectacular play of the day...
No. 7 Ohio State beats No. 10 Utah in wild Rose Bowl
PASADENA, Calif. — C.J. Stroud capped his record-setting offensive day by leading a 56-yard drive ending in Noah Ruggles’ 19-yard field goal with nine seconds to play, and No. 7 Ohio State beat No. 10 Utah 48-45 on Saturday night in the wild 108th edition of the Rose Bowl. Stroud...
No. 9 Oklahoma State beats No. 5 Notre Dame 37-35 in Fiesta 
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Oklahoma State was a step slow in the first half, appearing to be stuck in the desert sand while Notre Dame raced around the field. A quick scoring drive just before halftime gave the No. 9 Cowboys a spark, and they rode it one of the biggest...
CFP title game QBs: Former 5-star recruit vs. former walk-on 
ARLINGTON, Texas — Bryce Young is a former five-star recruit who won the Heisman Trophy in his first season as Alabama’s starting quarterback. Stetson Bennett is a former walk-on who became the starter at Georgia and never really lost the confidence of his teammates. They will meet again in the...
A new year brings new opportunity for Penguins forward Drew O'Connor
Spatially, Drew O’Connor is exactly where he was at the start of 2021. On the ice at PPG Paints Arena. Metaphorically, he is light years away from that point at the start of his 2022. When the Pittsburgh Penguins gathered for a brief training camp Jan. 3, 2021 in advance...
Arkansas runs over Penn State for Outback Bowl victory 
TAMPA, Fla. — Arkansas football is on the rise. KJ Jefferson picked up 104 of his 110 rushing yards in the second half and threw for 90 more to lead No. 22 Arkansas past Penn State, 24-10, in the Outback Bowl on Saturday. Raheim Sanders had 79 yards and two...
Carr leads No. 17 Texas past short-handed West Virginia, 74-59 
AUSTIN, Texas — Marcus Carr scored a season-best 20 points, and No. 17 Texas defeated short-handed West Virginia, 74-59, on Saturday in the Big 12 opener, snapping the Mountaineers’ eight-game winning streak. West Virginia (11-2) played without starting guard and leading scorer Taz Sherman (20.9 points per game) along with...
With Steelers thin at inside linebacker, T.J. Watt expects Browns to rely heavily on the run
Inside linebacker play is crucial for stopping the run, and finding two consistent defenders has been a problem the entire season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. On Monday night, when they face the Cleveland Browns, the Steelers will be trying to find two healthy players to man the position. Devin Bush...
Steelers vs. Browns: Center Kendrick Green questionable to play with calf injury
For the first time this season, the Pittsburgh Steelers could have a different starter at center when they play the Cleveland Browns on Monday night. Rookie Kendrick Green, who has been bothered by a calf injury, was limited in practice Saturday and is listed as questionable to face the Browns...
Steelers Four Downs: Ben Roethlisberger tribute edition
1. Just how valuable? With the most definitive word yet coming this week that Ben Roethlisberger will likely retire following this season, much discussion and reflection has been undertaken on his career and legacy as he faces what will probably be his final home game Monday night against the Cleveland...
Hank Aaron, Lee Elder overcame hate to achieve records, milestones
Henry Aaron made history with one swing of his bat. A year later and on the other side of Georgia, Lee Elder made history with one swing of his driver. They both overcame racist threats to reach milestones that will always be part of sports lore. “Hammerin’ Hank” supplanted Babe...
John Marino, Mike Matheson, Dominik Simon rejoin Penguins for practice
The Pittsburgh Penguins ushered in a new year with a rare bit of positive news. Defensemen John Marino, Mike Matheson and Dominik Simon were removed from the NHL’s protocols for covid-19 and rejoined their teammates for practice Saturday at PPG Paints Arena. Coach Mike Sullivan indicated they are available to...
Former Broncos, Falcons, Giants coach Dan Reeves dies at 77
ATLANTA — Dan Reeves, who won a Super Bowl as a player with the Dallas Cowboys but was best known for a long coaching career highlighted by four more appearances in the title game with the Denver Broncos and the Atlanta Falcons, all losses, died Saturday. He was 77. A...
Repeat or revenge: Alabama vs. Georgia, again, for CFP title
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Alabama has a chance to repeat. Georgia has a chance for revenge. The rematch is set, and it will decide the College Football Playoff national championship. After a pair of easy wins in the semifinals on Friday night, the Crimson Tide and the Bulldogs — the...
Mark Madden's Hot Take: James Washington didn't get fair shake with Steelers
Mike Tomlin is fond of saying he wants volunteers, not hostages. That rationale has seen LeGarrette Blount, James Harrison and Melvin Ingram depart Pittsburgh because they were unhappy. Keeping Blount in 2014 and Ingram this season would have proven useful because of injury above them on the depth chart. But...
Steelers activate defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs, bring back former linebacker
A day after defensive lineman Chris Wormley was placed on the reserve/covid list, the Pittsburgh Steelers got a member of his position group back on the active roster. Defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs was activated from the reserve/covid list Saturday, making him eligible to play Monday night when the Steelers play...
As they maybe bid goodbyes to Ben, 'Heinz,' Steelers hope to continue strong play at home
Much has been made this week about the likelihood that Monday will be the final pro game for Ben Roethlisberger in Pittsburgh. And for good reason, as over the past two decades few names have been more associated with the iconic Pittsburgh Steelers franchise and the city in which it...
Angry Dawgs: No. 3 Georgia beats No. 2 Michigan in CFP
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — With one overwhelming half at the Orange Bowl, No. 3 Georgia showed that a humbling loss to Alabama did not break the Bulldogs. In fact, it might have made them even stronger. Stetson Bennett threw three touchdown passes, Nakobe Dean led an angry defense and Georgia...
Minor league report: Josh Maniscalco's 2 goals lead Nailers to win 
Defenseman Josh Maniscalco, in the second-year of a three-year entry-level contract with the Penguins, scored two goals and led the Wheeling Nailers to a 5-2 home win against the Norfolk Admirals at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va. on Friday. Forwards Felix Pare and Patrick Watling each collected a goal and...
No. 1 Alabama runs over No. 4 Cincinnati in College Football Playoff semifinal 
ARLINGTON, Texas — Brian Robinson Jr. ran for a career-high 204 yards and top-ranked Alabama rolled into yet another national championship game by overwhelming the first non-Power Five team to make the College Football Playoff. Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young threw three touchdown passes while mostly avoiding Cincinnati’s standout cornerbacks,...
West Virginia QB Jarret Doege plans to transfer 
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia quarterback Jarret Doege said Friday that he plans to transfer. Doege announced his decision on Twitter. “I will forever be grateful for the friendships and memories I’ve made at WVU over the past three years,” Doege said. “I am excited about the future and will...


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