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Steelers’ Kevin Dotson goes on IR; Karl Joseph and 2 d-linemen called up from practice squad
Ben Roethlisberger’s activation off the NFL covid-19 list was just the first of a flurry of roster moves announced by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday. Starting left guard Kevin Dotson was placed on injured reserve because of an ankle injury suffered during last week’s tie against the Detroit Lions. Dotson...
West Virginia beats slumping Texas, keeps bowl hopes alive 
Suddenly, Texas has just a week left in a stunningly bad season under first-year coach Steve Sarkisian. West Virginia will get one more chance to avoid joining the Longhorns in ending the year in late November. Jared Doege threw three touchdown passes, and Leddie Brown rushed for 158 yards and...
Backup QB Christian Veilleux, defense carry Penn State to shutout of Rutgers 
STATE COLLEGE — Christian Veilleux used the biggest opportunity of his young college career to make up for lost time Saturday. Penn State’s freshman quarterback, who was out of football a year ago when his high school canceled the season because of the coronavirus pandemic, stepped in for an ailing...
Photos of missing Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai posted online 
BEIJING — An employee of Chinese state TV posted photos of missing tennis star Peng Shuai online in a new effort to dispel concern about her disappearance after she accused a senior leader of sexual assault. The photos appeared Friday on Twitter, which cannot be seen by most internet users...
Four Downs: Steelers pass more in the red zone than any NFL team
1. Red hot (zone) The sequence of three consecutive incomplete passes from the 5-yard line during the second half of last week’s tie with the Detroit Lions has taken plenty of criticism from fans and observers of the Pittsburgh Steelers. But that throw-first mindset has been part of the offense...
Mark Madden's Hot Take: Steelers' lack of identity, focus an indictment of Mike Tomlin
Did you know Mike Tomlin never has had a losing season? Tomlin is perceived to be a great coach, but that’s by rote. We say it so often, and the national media says it even more often. Perhaps it’s time to judge the actual coaching, not chant the Tomlin mantra....
Mount St. Mary's beats Robert Morris in OT
Nana Opoku recorded 13 points and 12 rebounds to lead Mount St. Mary’s to a 74-70 overtime win over Robert Morris on Friday night. Jalen Benjamin had 19 points for Mount St. Mary’s (2-3). Mezie Offurum added 18 points. Malik Jefferson had 14 rebounds. Rasheem Dunn had 18 points for...
Steelers to activate QB Ben Roethlisberger from reserve/covid list to start against Chargers
Ben Roethlisberger will be activated from the reserve/covid list Saturday with the “expectation” of starting Sunday night for the Pittsburgh Steelers in their prime-time game at the Los Angeles Chargers. Team spokesman Burt Lauten made the announcement Saturday morning before the Steelers boarded their charter flight to California. Lauten said...
Mike Vick, Duck Hodges led Steelers to memorable road wins against Chargers
Mike Tomlin spent the week preparing his backup quarterback to start a road game against the Chargers. He has some experience on the subject. The past two trips to southern California — first, San Diego and then Los Angeles — featured the Pittsburgh Steelers playing without their starting quarterback against...
Pirates roster additions a reflection of GM Ben Cherington's trades, investments in prospects
When the Pittsburgh Pirates protected shortstop Liover Peguero and outfielders Canaan Smith-Njigba, Jack Suwinski and Travis Swaggerty from the Rule 5 Draft by adding them to the 40-man roster Friday, it wasn’t as simple as picking prospects acquired by Ben Cherington. Clearly, there were investments involved. The Pirates general manager...
This date in sports history: Nov. 20
1934 — Busher Jackson scores four third-period goals to power the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Eagles. 1960 — Jerry Norton of St. Louis intercepts four passes to send past the Washington Redskins 26-14. 1977 — Walter Payton rushes for an NFL record 275...
Pirates A to Z: Pitching out of bullpen was a big adjustment for Rule 5 pick Luis Oviedo
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Luis Oviedo Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 22 Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 235 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Oviedo was 1-2 with...
Minor league report: Penguins fall to Thunderbirds in shootout 
Forwards Filip Hallander and Radim Zohorna each had a regulation goal and an assist for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 5-4 road shootout loss to the Springfield Thunderbirds at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass. on Friday. Defenseman Juuso Riikola recorded three assists for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (6-6-0-2) while defenseman Cam Lee...
Defensive stands, Yacamelli's runs lead Penn-Trafford past Pine-Richland in Class 5A semifinal
When Cade Yacamelli fumbled on the first play of the game, the Penn-Trafford senior said some unflattering words to himself. But he sure made up for it later. Yacamelli rushed for 207 yards on 19 carries and scored three second-half touchdowns to help lead Penn-Trafford to a dominating 24-6 victory...
Browns' Nick Chubb back from covid list; Baker Mayfield starting 
BEREA, Ohio — Nick Chubb returned to the Browns in shorts, sleeveless and raring to run. Cleveland’s star back was activated from the reserve/covid-19 list Friday, clearing the way for him to play Sunday when the Browns host the winless Detroit Lions to begin a crucial three-game stretch. Chubb tested...
Attorney: Bucs' Antonio Brown vaccinated, willing to get booster on live TV 
Antonio Brown’s former personal chef claims the vaccination card the Tampa Buccaneers receiver submitted to the NFL is a fake. Antonio Brown’s attorney, Sean Burstyn, said the seven-time Pro Bowler is vaccinated and would be willing to get his booster shot on live TV. This is fun, isn’t it? Ever...
Moon headed to 1st WPIAL final since 1998 after topping Penn Hills in semis
Heinz Field hadn’t been built the last time Moon made the WPIAL football finals, but the Tigers are headed there now. No. 1 seed Moon used a familiar combination of gritty defense, a physical running game and one long touchdown run to defeat No. 5 Penn Hills, 14-9, in a...
West Virginia lets big lead slip away, loses to unbeaten Marquette 
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Tyler Kolek scored 18 points, Justin Lewis added 17 and undefeated Marquette rallied from a double-digit deficit for the third straight game to beat West Virginia, 82-71, Friday night in a semifinal of the Charleston Classic. Kam Jones scored all 12 of his points off four 3-pointers...
Shaquille Walters scores 21 to carry Northeastern over Duquesne
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands — Shaquille Walters had a career-high 21 points as Northeastern topped Duquesne, 71-55, in the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam on Friday night. Vito Cubrilo had 11 points for Northeastern (2-2). Chris Doherty added 10 points. Nikola Djogo had eight rebounds. Amir Spears had 15...
Pitt rallies to defeat Towson, wins 2nd game in a row
William Jeffress hit a big shot late in the game that kept heat on Towson and, eventually, led to Pitt’s 63-59 victory Friday night at Petersen Events Center. That was on the court. Off the court, while discussing Pitt’s second consecutive victory with reporters, he was a bit defiant. But...
Seahawks' Chris Carson to undergo season-ending neck surgery
RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks will be without starting running back Chris Carson for the rest of the season after he chose to undergo surgery on his neck. Coach Pete Carroll didn’t fully describe the issue Friday but indicated Carson has a nerve in his neck being impacted by...
Giants running back Saquon Barkley on verge of returning from sprained ankle 
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — When Saquon Barkley stepped on the foot of a Cowboys defensive back while running a pass pattern last month and sprained his ankle, the New York Giants star running back envisioned he would be out only a few weeks. The MRI after the Oct. 10 game...
NASCAR to resume practice and qualifying next season 
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR will return both practice and qualifying to its weekend schedule for all three national series in 2022. The on-track activity had been mostly scrapped the last two seasons during the pandemic. NASCAR traditionally hosted three-day weekends for its races but dropped all qualifying and practice when...
Cowboys WR Amari Cooper goes on covid-19 list, out against Chiefs
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys receiver Amari Cooper was placed on the covid-19 reserve list and will miss the Cowboys’ game Sunday at Kansas City. The timing of the move Friday raises questions about Cooper’s availability for the Thanksgiving game against his former team, the Las Vegas Raiders. Cooper is...
China says 'not aware' of tennis player Peng Shuai issue
BEIJING — China’s Foreign Ministry on Friday stuck to its line that it wasn’t aware of the controversy surrounding tennis professional Peng Shuai, who disappeared after accusing a former top official of sexually assaulting her. Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian told reporters the matter was “not a diplomatic question, and I’m...


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