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Panthers bench Cam Newton, will start Sam Darnold at QB vs. Saints 
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers coach Matt Rhule said Sam Darnold will start at quarterback Sunday against the New Orleans Saints instead of 2015 league MVP Cam Newton. Newton is 0-5 as Carolina’s starting quarterback this year and has lost 13 straight starts as the Panthers starting QB dating to the...
Rest of world junior championship canceled over covid-19 
The remainder of the world junior hockey championship in Canada has been canceled over fears of a covid-19 outbreak. The International Ice Hockey Federation made the announcement Wednesday on the recommendation of the organization’s medical officials. Citing the spread of the coronavirus and the omicron variant, the IIHF canceled the...
After missing 2 games with ankle injury, Ravens QB Lamar Jackson returns to practice Wednesday 
Lamar Jackson is back at practice, and Tyler Huntley could be available soon. The Baltimore Ravens won’t ever return to full strength this season, but with two games to play, perhaps the worst is behind them. Jackson was limited at practice Wednesday, but that’s a step in the right direction...
In passing league, some NFL teams still find success on ground 
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Relying on a big-play quarterback to carve up opposing defenses in the passing game remains the best path to offensive success in the modern NFL. But for teams that don’t have an accomplished passer such as Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady or Patrick Mahomes, sticking to the...
Pitt's Pat Narduzzi believes it's time to name a college football commissioner
ATLANTA — Pat Narduzzi isn’t lobbying for the job of commissioner of college football (a job that doesn’t exist at the moment). But he clearly believes it’s time one is appointed. “For sure,” he said Wednesday on a Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl conference call. “That’s not a slam on anybody who’s...
Trai Turner unfazed by Steelers losing position coach with 2 games left in season
NFL players come and go on a weekly basis, so why not coaches? That is the philosophy Pittsburgh Steelers right guard Trai Turner is taking about the departure of position coach Adrian Klemm with two games left in the season. A week after accepting a job at Oregon, Klemm was...
Covid cases cancel Robert Morris men's basketball game at Detroit Mercy
The Robert Morris men’s basketball team’s game at Detroit Mercy scheduled for New Year’s Day has been canceled because of coronavirus cases in the Detroit Mercy program. As per Horizon League policy, the game will be considered a no contest. Games canceled because of “extraordinary circumstances” are considered no contests...
Evgeni Malkin still believes the Penguins are Stanley Cup contenders
Evgeni Malkin apologized Wednesday. Walking into the media room of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ facility in Cranberry to speak publicly for the first time in six months, Malkin expressed remorse over not wearing a face mask to the assembled but socially distanced reporters in front of him. But he had a...
Pitt Take 5: After the Peach Bowl, how long does Pat Narduzzi want to coach?
ATLANTA — Nearly a month after the fact, Pat Narduzzi has not allowed himself the pleasure to reflect on the significance of Pitt winning the ACC championship. “I think that happens when you retire as a coach,” he said. OK, so what about it? How long do you want to...
Steelers reinstate camp darling WR Rico Bussey from IR
The Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday announced they are reinstating rookie wide receiver Rico Bussey to the practice squad from the practice squad injured reserve list. While on face value a minor procedural transaction, it could mean the Steelers are considering elevating Bussey for one of their final two regular-season games....
Candace Parker voted AP Female Athlete of Year for 2nd time
Candace Parker wrestled with the decision to make a huge change in her life and leave Los Angeles — where she had played her entire WNBA career — and head home to Chicago. In the end, the appeal of a homecoming was too much for Parker to ignore, and it...
NHL cutting isolation time to 5 days, change applies in U.S.
The NHL is following other leagues and the CDC by cutting covid-19 isolation times to five days under certain conditions and where it is allowed by local laws. The change went into effect Wednesday and applies only in the U.S. because of stricter pandemic regulations in Canada. The league has...
Duquesne-George Mason men's basketball game postponed
For the second time in as many days, the Duquesne men’s basketball team had a game postponed. The Atlantic 10 announced the Dukes game against George Mason, scheduled for Sunday, has been postponed because of covid-19 protocols within the Duquesne program. The game will be rescheduled. George Mason will instead...
Jahan Dotson’s opt-out paves way for young Penn State wide receivers to take center stage at Outback Bowl
TAMPA, Fla. — During his sparkling Penn State career — and especially over the past two seasons — Jahan Dotson was a gravitational player for the Nittany Lions offense. No matter where the wide receiver lined up, that’s where the opposing defense had its focus, and it presented other cracks...
John Madden's Steelers connections are many, and numerous Steelers fondly acknowledged his legacy
Pro Football Hall of Famer John Madden died on Tuesday at the age of 85. His indelible imprint on the NFL came in many ways. As a Super Bowl winning coach with the Oakland Raiders. A legendary broadcaster. And the voice and name behind the iconic EA sports “Madden NFL”...
NHL players vent frustration over being barred from Olympics
Brad Marchand is not happy. Neither is Vladimir Tarasenko. And they are not alone. A handful of NHL players are voicing their frustration over the league’s decision barring them from participating in the Winter Olympics in China in February. Even though the agreement between the league and NHL Players’ Association...
Penn State defensive end Arnold Ebiketie opts out of Outback Bowl to prepare for NFL Draft
Penn State redshirt defensive end Arnold Ebiketie announced his decision to opt out of Saturday’s Outback Bowl against Arkansas on Tuesday afternoon on Twitter. “To my Penn State family, my time here has been an incredible testament to the places your dreams can take you if you’re willing to work...
Penguins forward Kasperi Kapanen placed into covid-19 protocols
Forward Kasperi Kapanen is the Pittsburgh Penguins’ latest player to be placed into protocols for covid-19. The team announced his status shortly before practice began Wednesday in Cranberry. He is the eighth member of the team in protocols. He joins forwards Teddy Blueger, Evan Rodrigues and Dominik Simon; defensemen P.O...
Mark Madden: Browns have tools to bury Steelers, but will they use them?
The Pittsburgh Steelers have many problems, and they are great. But problem No. 1 is their defense against the rush. The Steelers rank last in the NFL in that department. They allow an average of 143 rushing yards per game. Cleveland is the Steelers’ next foe. The Browns rank No....
This date in sports history: Dec. 29
1926 — Merlyn Phillips of the Montreal Maroons scores five seconds into the game at Chicago for an NHL record for the fastest goal from the start of a game. The Black Hawks win the game in overtime, 5-4. It would be matched three times. 1934 — The first college...
First Call: Pat Freiermuth posts health update; Rocky Bleier rips Steelers again; ex-Steeler now a Jaguars coaching candidate
An important piece of the Steelers offense may be back for “Monday Night Football.” Rocky Bleier is torching his former team again. Reinforcements are coming for the Kansas City Chiefs in advance of their big AFC showdown against the Cincinnati Bengals. And a former Steeler is in the hunt for...
After another 1-point loss, Jeff Capel challenges Pitt to have 'confidence that we can win'
If Jeff Capel sounded frustrated by Pitt’s late lapses that allowed Notre Dame to rally from an eight-point, second-half deficit for a 68-67 win Tuesday night at Petersen Events Center, it was nothing compared to his exasperation over John Hugley’s postgame comments. Capel was lamenting the lessons his Panthers could...
Tim Benz: Robert Morris hockey has been reinstated. Now it needs to be rebuilt
For Robert Morris University men’s hockey coach Derek Schooley, the past seven months have been dedicated to resurrecting the school’s hockey programs. The next two years will be dedicated to rebuilding them. In May, the RMU administration cut the men’s and women’s hockey teams from the athletic department. Thanks to...
Minnesota shuts down West Virginia in Guaranteed Rate Bowl
PHOENIX — Ky Thomas ran for 144 yards and a touchdown, Mar’Kiese Irving added 129 yards rushing, and Minnesota shut down West Virginia on defense to win the Guaranteed Rate Bowl, 18-6, on Tuesday night. Thomas and Irving became the Gophers’ one-two punch after Mohamed Ibrahim and Trey Potts sustained...
Notre Dame sinks shot in final seconds as Pitt drops ACC home opener
Looking to find an open Notre Dame teammate, Prentiss Hubb dribbled through the lane and into the left corner only to find himself all alone. As the shot clock ticked, the senior guard realized he was out of options. So Hubb launched a turnaround jumper over the outstretched arm of...


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