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Pitt’s Jeff Capel: Better players, recruiting needed in wake of ACC tourney loss to Boston College
In the moments after Pitt bowed out of the ACC Tournament and walked away from another miserable season, Jeff Capel didn’t need to be reminded of what is required to shake Pitt basketball out of six years of lethargy. “It takes discipline. It takes commitment. It takes sacrifice,” he said....
FIFA postpones Ukraine playoff, gives Poland bye vs. RussiaVideo
GENEVA — Amid a shutdown of domestic soccer during the invasion by Russia, FIFA agreed Tuesday to Ukraine’s request to postpone the national team’s World Cup qualifying playoff in Scotland in two weeks. FIFA also awarded Poland a bye through its playoff semifinal against Russia that was also scheduled March...
MLB, union bargain into night to salvage 162-game seasonVideo
NEW YORK — Negotiators for locked-out players and Major League Baseball bargained into the night for the second time in a week ahead of commissioner Rob Manfred’s Tuesday deadline to reach a deal preserving a 162-game season. Union chief negotiator Bruce Meyer and general counsel Ian Penny headed a bargaining...
The Penguins are among the NHL’s leaders in hits. But is that important?
A major reason the Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Brock McGinn to a four-year contract this past offseason was his physical game. He is a steady checker, as evidenced by the 84 hits he has been credited with, fifth-most on the roster. Combined with linemate Zach Aston-Reese’s team-leading 174 hits, the...
Dolphins place franchise tag on former Penn State tight end Mike GesickiVideo
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Mike Gesicki is getting a big raise from the Miami Dolphins. What remains unclear is if he’ll be getting a longer deal. The Dolphins on Tuesday placed the franchise tag for the coming season on Gesicki, ensuring the tight end will be back for 2022 and...
AP sources: Seahawks agree to trade QB Russell Wilson to BroncosVideo
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos have finally landed a worthy successor to Peyton Manning. Six years and a day after Manning retired, Broncos general manager George Paton agreed to send a massive haul of players and draft picks to the Seattle Seahawks for nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson,...
Saint Vincent weightlifter Amanda Serapiglia wins bronze at national event
She majors in biochemistry, but Saint Vincent’s Amanda Serapiglia also experiments in another discipline. The junior from Trafford is bringing home a bronze medal after competing in the Arnold Sports Festival’s USA Weightlifting National University Championships in Columbus, Ohio. Serepiglia, a 20-year-old cross-fitter, took third in her weight division while...
Aaron Rodgers reportedly agrees to stay with Packers
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers is planning to come back to the Green Bay Packers for an 18th season, a move that keeps the reigning MVP off the trade market and answers the question that had dominated NFL offseason discussions. NFL Network and Pat McAfee, the host of “The...
Penguins to start goaltender Tristan Jarry against Panthers
Goaltender Tristan Jarry is slated to be in net for the Penguins when they host the Florida Panthers at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday. In 44 games this season, Jarry has a 27-11-6 record, a 2.30 goals against average, a .921 save percentage and four shutouts. Jarry has appeared in...
Westmoreland campus clippings: Grove City’s Podkul, Kallock earn all-conference honors
Allison Podkul and Megan Kallock used to play for neighboring high schools. But now they are college teammates and starters on the Grove City women’s basketball team. And, they’re both all-conference players. Podkul, a senior forward from Hempfield, and Kallock, a junior out of Greensburg Salem, picked up All-Presidents’ Athletic...
First Call: Mike Florio advances Steelers-Aaron Rodgers connection further; potential cost for top NFL free agent center
Tuesday’s “First Call” follows up on the Steelers’ alleged connection to Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. There’s more news about an offensive lineman the Steelers may want in free agency. Some AFC North standout players got franchise tags. And a repeat personal honor for a Duquesne basketball player. How much to...
Penguins will be challenged to maximize points in trio of upcoming home games
The Penguins just got done with a tough two-game road trip against the Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes. Now they’ve got to turn around and host a three-game homestand which isn’t exactly going to be a walk in the park either. Taking home three of a possible four points...
Tim Benz: Let’s stop the blame shifting when it comes to Calvin Ridley’s gambling suspension
Long ago, the National Football League surpassed Major League Baseball as America’s favorite pastime. In part that’s true because another favorite American pastime is gambling on America’s favorite pastime. Unfortunately, if you are a player in the NFL, you aren’t allowed to gamble on the NFL. That’s what Atlanta Falcons...
Alexander Zverev put on 1-year probation for outburst in AcapulcoVideo
Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Alexander Zverev was put on probation for one year by the ATP on Monday for violently hitting the chair umpire’s stand repeatedly with his racket following a loss in doubles at the Mexico Open. If Zverev receives a code violation that results in a fine for...
So far, NASCAR’s new Next Gen car delivers on race trackVideo
LAS VEGAS — NASCAR’s underdogs will have a fighting chance in the Next Gen car, according to the development plan for the ballyhooed new model, and the racing would be much better. New car configurations would force drivers to muscle the cars like never before. Well, four races into the...
NHL suspends agreement with Russia-based KHLVideo
The NHL suspended its dealings with the Russia-based KHL on Monday, a move that could make it more difficult for teams to sign players from there. The NHL told its teams to cease contact with KHL counterparts and Russia-based agents as part of the suspension of the memorandum of understanding...
MLB owners, locked-out players closing gap on labor agreement despite tensionVideo
NEW YORK — For all of the vitriol, Major League Baseball owners and locked-out players have closed the gap in recent weeks and are negotiating on similar frameworks for a new collective bargaining agreement. With the lockout in its 96th day Monday, the sides remained apart to various degrees on...
Pitt Take 5: Panthers drag 4-game losing streak into ACC Tournament
Perhaps Jeff Capel’s most difficult task this season will surface Tuesday afternoon in Brooklyn, N.Y., when Pitt opens the 2022 ACC Tournament against Boston College. Tipoff is 2 p.m. on the ACC Network. Pitt’s coach must find a way extract a few more determined efforts from his players, who are...
Brittney Griner’s wife thanks fans for support after arrest
Brittney Griner’s wife, Cherelle, has thanked everyone for their support of the WNBA star, who was arrested last month in Russia. Brittney Griner was detained at a Moscow airport when Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges. They were identified as containing oil derived from cannabis,...
Injured Penguins forward Teddy Blueger on verge of returning
A veteran of 14 seasons, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Brian Boyle is well-versed on most things as it pertains to an existence in the NHL. There are two axioms in particularly that ring true to him. First, job security is hard to come by. Second, defense can land you some steady...
Russian gymnast facing ban for pro-invasion symbol on podiumVideo
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak is expected to be investigated after displaying a symbol on his uniform supporting the invasion of Ukraine. Kuliak taped the “Z” symbol — seen on Russian tanks and military vehicles in Ukraine and embraced by supporters of the war — to his vest...
Penguins assign goaltender Louis Domingue to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
The Penguins activated reserve goaltender Louis Domingue from injured reserve and assigned him to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL) on Monday. Domingue had been rehabilitating a right foot injury since being struck by a puck during an optional morning skate on Jan. 20. This season, Domingue has appeared...
Falcons WR Calvin Ridley suspended for ’22 for bets on NFL games
ATLANTA — Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended for the 2022 season for betting on NFL games in 2021. The suspension announced by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday is for activity that took place while Ridley was away from the team addressing mental health concerns. The...
Browns place franchise tag on tight end David Njoku
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns have placed a franchise tag for next season on tight end David Njoku, preventing him from hitting the free agent market. Njoku was one of the few bright spots last season for the Browns, who went 8-9 and missed the playoffs amid massive expectations. The...
ACC returns to Brooklyn, not its typically strong self
NEW YORK — The Atlantic Coast Conference returns to Brooklyn this week, not quite the college basketball powerhouse it has historically been. The ACC Tournament starts Tuesday at Barclays Center, with just two teams ranked in the latest AP Top 25. No. 7 Duke is the top seed heading into...
