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Mark Madden’s Hot Take: In Bishop Canevin-Carlynton dispute, kids are being led astray
The bad side of high school sports got unfortunate exposure when a coach sadly chose to be a manipulator instead of an adult. A number of Bishop Canevin athletes competed as members of Carlynton’s boys track team as part of a WPIAL-sanctioned co-op. Between 10-15 of those Canevin athletes boycotted...
Dearth of premier passers in draft had QB carousel spinning
A dearth of premier passers in the upcoming NFL draft meant the quarterback carousel spun faster than ever this spring. Russell Wilson, Matt Ryan, Marcus Mariota, Carson Wentz, Teddy Bridgewater, Drew Lock and Deshaun Watson all changed teams in 2022. Franchises still searching for a prized quarterback won’t find much...
Pitt adds Louisiana Tech wide receiver Jerrod ‘Bub’ Means from transfer portal
Despite a full stable of talented wide receivers, Pat Narduzzi didn’t believe Pitt had enough at that position. So, he dipped into the NCAA transfer portal and secured another — for now and future seasons. Jerrod “Bub” Means, who played at Louisiana Tech last season, announced on his Instagram page...
Former Latrobe stars have map to follow to overseas pro basketball leagues
Professional basketball outside of the country could await former Latrobe teammates Austin Butler and Jake Biss, but what comes along with it remains somewhat of a mystery to the backcourt stalwarts. Should they not play stateside … There’s the living out of suitcases part. The strange cities part. The language...
Pirates farm report for April 22, 2022: Max Kranick takes loss in rehab start
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 7-8) lost 4-3 to Columbus (Guardians). RHP Max Kranick (0-1, 10.80), rehabbing a forearm injury, started and went 1.2 innings, giving up two runs on three hits, including a pair of home runs, with two strikeouts. SS Oneil Cruz (.200), hitting in the leadoff spot, went 2 for...
Roberto Perez’s 3-RBI night, another strong bullpen performance lead Pirates past Cubs
When the Pittsburgh Pirates signed catcher Roberto Perez, the focus was on his defense. After all, he was a two-time AL Gold Glove winner with Cleveland who had a reputation for working with talented pitchers. Perez wanted to proved he still has some pop. With a two-run single and a...
Minor league report: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton clinches 1st playoff berth since 2018; Nailers win Game 1Video
Two goals by forward Radim Zohorna led the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to a 4-1 road win against the Providence Bruins at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, R.I. on Friday. The victory helped the Penguins clinch a playoff berth for the first time since 2018. Forward Drew O’Connor recorded two assists...
Cantlay, Schauffele maintain 1-shot lead in Zurich ClassicVideo
AVONDALE, La. — Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele shot a 4-under-par 68 in alternate-shot play Friday at windswept TPC of Louisiana to maintain a one-stroke lead in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. The Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup partners opened with a tournament-record 59 on Thursday in best-ball play....
Penguins forward Jake Guentzel reaches 40-goal mark again
Jake Guentzel doesn’t emote often. He is pretty straight-laced and largely keeps his thoughts to himself. On the occasions he speaks with media, he adheres to a frugal economy of words. But on Thursday, during a 4-0 home win against the Boston Bruins at PPG Paints Arena, Guentzel was quite...
Ty Gibbs wins races but is viewed as NASCAR’s newest villainVideo
TALLADEGA, Ala. — First things first when it comes to Ty Gibbs and his latest controversy: Gibbs didn’t want to waste any time removing his helmet as he and Sam Mayer argued at Martinsville Speedway. What started as some jawing between Xfinity Series rivals on pit road escalated into a...
Ho, ho, hut: NFL will play 3 games on Christmas for 1st time
The NFL will capitalize on Christmas Day falling on a Sunday. The league will have three games Dec. 25 for the first time: two in the afternoon on CBS and Fox, followed by a prime-time contest on NBC. NFL vice president of broadcasting Mike North revealed the tripleheader on a...
Steelers retain strong safety Terrell Edmunds on 1-year, $2.5 million contract
The Pittsburgh Steelers will have a starting player at every position on the field heading into the NFL Draft next week after strong safety Terrell Edmunds agreed to terms on a one-year contract, according to reports. NFL Network reported Friday that Edmunds will return on a contract worth $2.5 million....
Newberry: Amid increasing abuse, officials flee youth sports
ATLANTA — When one looks at the ugly bruise encircling Kristi Moore’s left eye, it’s not surprising so many refs and umps are hanging up their stripes. Why put up with incessant taunts and threats from out-of-control parents? Why fret over potential violence — even the chance of losing your...
What can the Penguins expect in Evgeni Malkin’s return from suspension?Video
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brian Dumoulin has an eye for trends. Particularly among his teammates. To wit, the last time forward Evgeni Malkin missed a game, he returned to the lineup and erupted for a hat trick against the Detroit Red Wings. After being sidelined for a 5-1 road loss to...
Steelers teammates, coaches, loved ones pay respects at Dwayne Haskins’ memorial service
Dozens of friends and teammates joined the wife of late Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins and packed Allegheny Center Alliance Church for a private service Friday that celebrated the 24-year-old’s life. The memorial service was preceded by a two-hour public viewing session at the North Side church. Most of the...
Starting time for Pirates-Cubs game changed to 8:05 p.m. because of weather forecast
The Chicago Cubs have changed the start time for Friday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, moving it back to 8:05 p.m. (EST) because of a forecast of inclement weather throughout the morning and afternoon. The game, the second in a four-game series between the NL Central foes, was originally scheduled...
Confidence contagious in Pirates bullpen after 6 ‘outstanding’ scoreless innings against Cubs
The Pittsburgh Pirates have found signs of relief in a balanced bullpen where confidence is contagious, especially after five pitchers combined to throw six shutout innings to spark another comeback victory. Wil Crowe, Dillon Peters, Heath Hembree, David Bednar and Chris Stratton were dominant in the 4-3 win over the...
Hockey Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur dies at age 70
MONTREAL — Hockey Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur, who helped the Montreal Canadiens win five Stanley Cup titles in the 1970s, has died at age 70. A cause of death was not immediately known, but Lafleur had been diagnosed with lung cancer. “We are deeply saddened to learn of the...
Betting odds suggest confidence Steelers will pick QB in 1st round
The Pittsburgh Steelers taking a quarterback in the first round of the draft. Wanna bet? If so, at least according to one bookmaking website, odds are you’ll be correct. Bookies.com released its odds for the player the Steelers will select at No. 20 overall in the draft that begins Thursday...
Mark Madden: Can the Penguins win a playoff series with Casey DeSmith in goal?
After Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Casey DeSmith made 52 saves to shut out Boston, 4-0, at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday, coach Mike Sullivan wouldn’t directly address the possibility of DeSmith starting in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Nor would winger Jake Guentzel. Nor would winger Jason Zucker. Nor would DeSmith himself....
A year after taking Najee Harris, Steelers could seek his backup on 3rd day of NFL Draft
No matter which player the Pittsburgh Steelers pick in the first round of the NFL Draft, they only can hope to duplicate the same type of value they received from Najee Harris in 2021. All Harris did in his first professional season was play 84% of all offensive snaps and,...
Tim Benz: The ‘assists before the assists’ make the difference as Penguins blank Boston
Sometimes two assists just aren’t enough. And sometimes it’s the assists before the assists that can help make a difference. That’s something the Penguins personified during Thursday night’s 4-0 victory over the Boston Bruins at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday night. On the Penguins’ first goal in the first period,...
First Call: Daniel Jeremiah still sees Kenny Pickett as ‘best fit’ if Steelers go QB in draft; Ravens may nab Jordan Davis
At least one NFL draft analyst still sees Pitt’s Kenny Pickett as the Steelers’ best option if they go quarterback in the first round of next week’s draft. However, the team is the betting favorite to land a different quarterback instead. The Baltimore Ravens may scoop up a different player...
Pirates farm report for April 21, 2022: Liover Peguero collects 5 hits in Altoona sweep
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 7-7) was clobbered by Columbus (Guardians), 12-5. RHP Jerad Eickhoff (1-1, 8.18) gave up four runs on four hits and two walks with seven strikeouts in 4.2 innings. RHP Brad Case (11.12) was lit up for seven runs on seven hits with two walks in 1.1 innings. LF...
Yoshi Tsutsugo’s 2-run double, bullpen key Pirates’ comeback win over Cubs
For as much as the Pittsburgh Pirates are finding difficulty in getting a lead, their bullpen made protecting one a priority with a dominant performance against the Chicago Cubs. Yoshi Tsutsugo’s two-run double in the fifth inning delivered the go-ahead run, and five Pirates relievers combined to hold the Cubs...
