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Pirates C Jacob Stallings, SS Kevin Newman, CF Bryan Reynolds named Gold Glove finalists
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Jacob Stallings, shortstop Kevin Newman and center fielder Bryan Reynolds were announced as Gold Glove finalists Thursday by Rawlings, which sponsors the fielding award. The player who is perhaps the Pirates’ best defender didn’t make the cut, however, as Ke’Bryan Hayes missed the minimum innings requirement because...
Gannon, Shippensburg ranked atop PSAC women's basketball preseason poll
Defending conference champion Gannon and Shippensburg are the favorites to win titles in the Pennsylvania State Athetic Conference West and East divisions, according to preseason coaches polls. Gannon went 13-1 in a season shortened by the covid pandemic, a year after the Golden Knights finished 25-6. Gannon returns key players...
Shippensburg, IUP tabbed as favorites in PSAC men's basketball preseason poll
After averaging 77.6 points and going 24-7 last season, including an 18-4 mark in conference, the Shippensburg men’s basketball team is expected to repeat in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference East Division. IUP, meantime, is the favorite to win the West Division. Shippensburg brings back three starters, including grad student...
Run defense expects to be tested often when Steelers face top-ranked Browns
The Pittsburgh Steelers used the bye week to identify the reason they had a season-high 14 missed tackles in their most recent game. They are using this week of practice to make fundamental adjustments as they prepare to face the NFL’s most prolific rushing offense. They will use their game...
Lack of interceptions 'doesn't really eat' at Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick
As a two-time, first-team All-Pro free safety, Minkah Fitzpatrick is counted upon to make big plays in the Pittsburgh Steelers secondary. It hasn’t happened yet this season. Playing on a defense that has recorded just two interceptions — only two NFL teams have fewer — Fitzpatrick is searching for his...
Penguins forward Sidney Crosby remains sidelined
Penguins forward Sidney Crosby will not play in Thursday’s home game against the Calgary Flames. Coach Mike Sullivan announced Crosby’s status following an optional morning skate at PPG Paints Arena. Crosby remains sidelined as he recovers from offseason surgery to a chronically injured left wrist. That surgery took place on...
Tim Benz: Penguins lineup battles get interesting as stars work their way back to health
It’s impressive that Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan was even able to spit out the soundbite with his tongue planted so firmly in his cheek. “I’m pretty confident that Sid is going to get a spot back in the lineup,” Sullivan joked after Tuesday’s 5-1 loss to the Tampa Bay...
Pirates name Matt Fraizer minor league player of year, Adrian Florencio top pitcher
Matt Fraizer had one of the hottest bats in minor league baseball, to the point that the Pittsburgh Pirates promoted the 23-year-old outfielder from High-A Greensboro to Double-A Altoona in early August. After leading all Pirates minor leaguers with at least 350 plate appearances in batting average (.306), on-base percentage...
Fall turkey season begins Saturday in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Game Commission reports that turkey reproduction was well above average this past summer, translating to above average fall flock sizes that are worth pursuing. Pennsylvania’s fall turkey season kicks off Saturday in 19 of Pennsylvania’s 23 Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) — and there’s reason for hunters to be...
Pirates A to Z: David Bednar started season as hometown hero, finished as future closer
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: David Bednar Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Left Age: 27 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 245 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Bednar was 3-1 with...
First Call: Browns getting healthy ahead of Steelers game; troubling Pitt-Miami trends; Penguins prepare for red-hot Flames
Thursday’s “First Call” lets us know which Cleveland Browns are tracking to play against the Steelers Sunday. T.J. Watt’s brother, J.J., may be done for the rest of the season. The Calgary Flames are on fire heading into Thursday’s game against the Penguins. And Pitt’s game against Miami may be...
U mad, bro?: Readers dislike my Pitt column, questions for Mike Tomlin and college football OT format
This week’s “U mad, bro?” is peppered with Pittsburgh Steelers fans who resent me for asking Mike Tomlin about some vacant college coaching jobs. Others voice their displeasure with the new college football overtime format. And prickly Pitt fans are … well … just being true to who they have...
Pitt's John Hugley hopes to turn his back on the past while resuming basketball career
The first thought that comes to mind when you see John Hugley is this: Living with mom’s home cooking for much of the past 10 months did Pitt’s big sophomore forward some good. He is now listed at 6-foot-9, 280 pounds, 40 over his weight as a freshman last year....
This date in sports history: Oct. 28 
1939 — Kansas State’s homecoming contest against Nebraska is the second college football game ever televised, following the Fordham-Waynesburg contest in New York earlier this fall. The Cornhuskers spoil homecoming with a 25-9 triumph in Manhattan, Kan., before a limited Nebraska ETV audience in the surrounding area. 1950 — Nevada...
Minor league report: Radim Zohorna's 2 goals lead Penguins to victory 
Two goals by forward Radim Zohorna, including one on a power-play opportunity, led the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to a 4-2 home win against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. Forwards Michael Chaput and Jamie Devane also scored twice for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (4-1-0-0) while forward Valtteri Puustinen...
Rookie Jose Siri propels Astros past Braves to tie World Series 
HOUSTON — Jose Siri launched himself headfirst into home plate, popped up with arms flexed and screamed with all his might. Welcome to the World Series, rook. The career minor leaguer sparked a team whose biggest stars took a while to shine, sending the Houston Astros to a 7-2 victory...
Nelson Cruz wins MLB's Roberto Clemente Award for philanthropy 
HOUSTON — Nelson Cruz was given MLB’s Roberto Clemente Award for character, community involvement and philanthropy. Cruz, the 50th winner of the honor, received the award before World Series Game 2 on Wednesday night. “Growing up as a Latin, you always heard about Roberto Clemente,” he said. “I never had...
Riverhounds win restarted game in Miami, stay alive in race for 2nd place
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds took care of business during a restarted match Wednesday night in Miami, holding on for a 1-0 victory to stay alive in the race for second place in the USL Championship’s Atlantic Division. The game began Oct. 16 and originally went to a scoreless draw. The USL...
Mike White to start for Jets vs. Bengals in place of injured Zach Wilson 
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Mike White is going from little-known backup to the Big Apple spotlight. White will make his first NFL start Sunday for the New York Jets against the Cincinnati Bengals in place of the injured Zach Wilson. “We have a lot of faith in Mike,” coach Robert...
Pitt among ACC teams lighting up league scoreboards 
BOSTON — ACC teams are lighting up scoreboards lately, and Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall isn’t exactly loving it. The son of a defensive end who played safety in college and worked as a defensive coordinator before taking over the Cavaliers, Mendenhall said he would prefer a 13-6 victory to the...
Penn State QB Sean Clifford, Slippery Rock's Henry Litwin among Campbell Trophy finalists 
IRVING, Texas — Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford, Iowa State All-America tight end Charlie Kolar and Michigan star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson are among 13 finalists for the Campbell Trophy, which honors the top scholar-athlete in college football. The National Football Foundation chooses finalists from all levels of college football,...
'Animalism': Chicago Blackhawks scandal raises culture questions 
CHICAGO — For three weeks in 2010, they did nothing. That’s how long it took for the leadership of the Chicago Blackhawks to act on allegations that an assistant coach sexually assaulted a player. Three weeks. Three weeks that — more than a decade later — rocked a once-proud franchise...
Penguins notebook: When will backup goaltender Casey DeSmith play next?
Just over two weeks into the season, Penguins backup goaltender Casey DeSmith still is looking for his first win. But first, he needs to find his next start. Because of the nature of the Penguins schedule to open the 2021-22 campaign, which has yet to include any games on back-to-back...
Lightning's Nikita Kucherov out 8-10 weeks after undergoing surgery 
Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov is expected to be out 8-10 weeks after undergoing an unspecified surgery for an unspecified lower-body injury. The two-time defending Stanley Cup champions announced Kucherov’s prognosis with no additional details Wednesday. The timeframe would mean Kucherov could be back just before or after the...
Raiders owner Mark Davis: Team wasn't targeted in email investigation 
NEW YORK — Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis says he doesn’t believe the team was targeted in the leaking of emails that led to the resignation of coach Jon Gruden. Speaking after the NFL owners meetings ended Wednesday, Davis also acknowledged the team has reached a settlement with Gruden,...


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