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Bengals DB Mike Hilton discusses emotions toward Steelers in advance of Super Bowl
When former Pittsburgh Steeler Mike Hilton came back to Heinz Field with the Cincinnati Bengals in September, he definitely relished his new team’s 24-10 victory over his former franchise. Bengals teammate Tyler Boyd said Hilton spoke to the team twice in the days leading up to that game, claiming he...
If MLB adopts universal DH, Pirates lack in-house candidates beyond 1B Yoshi Tsutsugo
When MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announced that owners agreed to adopt the universal designated hitter, it promised to end a National League tradition and force the Pittsburgh Pirates to adjust their lineup. For the first time since baseball’s lockout started on Dec. 2, Manfred spoke publicly Thursday at the owners...
Shaun White finishes 4th in snowboard halfpipe as prolific Olympic career comes to a closeVideo
ZHANGJIAKOU, China — Shaun White lifted his helmet off, the red hair that made him famous much shorter than it once was. He waved his black helmet to the crowd, lifted his hand and nodded his head. Awaiting his score that he knew he wouldn’t change the standings, White wiped...
Tony Boselli among 8 voted into Pro Football Hall of FameVideo
LOS ANGELES — The long wait to be voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame is finally over for several deserving candidates. In a year with no sure-fire first-ballot candidates, the panel of voters opted to choose five players who have waited years — or even decades — for...
Steelers OLB T.J. Watt wins NFL Defensive Player of the Year award
The NFL’s single-season sacks leader is also the league’s defensive player of the year. After coming close the previous two seasons, T.J. Watt won the AP award given to the NFL’s top defensive player Thursday night. The announcement was made at the NFL Honors awards ceremony in Los Angeles, site...
Penguins, Casey DeSmith outduel Senators, Matt Murray
Matt Murray will always be a consequential figure in the history of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The franchise’s two most recent Stanley Cup championship banners are evidence of that. At one point, he was the Penguins’ goaltender of the future, but those designs went as catawampus as his play did following...
Bengals’ Kevin Huber grew up dreaming of Super moment
Kevin Huber completely understands how big a deal this really is. He’s living out the dream every Cincinnati Bengals fan ever has had. Including himself. The 36-year-old punter has been rooting all his life for the only NFL team for which he has played. He grew up in Cincinnati, went...
U.S., Canada men’s hockey to meet in Olympics after intense scrimmageVideo
BEIJING — Jeremy Colliton was not sure what would have happened if the pre-Olympic scrimmage between the United States and Canada had gone on another period. Some chippiness might’ve gone over the edge. He and everyone else get a chance to find out when the U.S. and Canada face off...
Rams, Bengals have enough stars to keep attention on field in Super BowlVideo
LOS ANGELES — Three-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald. Three-time All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. with his pass-catching flair. And the NFL’s best receiver this year in Cooper Kupp. Those are only some of the big names on the Los Angeles Rams....
Sources: Nets send James Harden to 76ers for Ben Simmons
PHILADELPHIA — Ben Simmons got his wish, a trade out of Philadelphia. The 76ers got their second superstar, with James Harden coming over in a blockbuster multiplayer trade with the Brooklyn Nets. The Sixers sent Simmons, the disgruntled star who demanded a trade last summer, guard Seth Curry and center...
Franklin Regional alum Spencer Lee part of clue on ‘Jeopardy!’
Spencer Lee already has a Wikipedia page, his own clothing line and a fan following that stretches from Murrysville to Des Moines, Iowa — and beyond. He is a well-known figure in college wrestling. But the Iowa sensation’s popularity has reached new heights. The Franklin Regional graduate was part of...
Struggling Edmonton Oilers fire coach Dave Tippett
EDMONTON, Alberta — The struggling Edmonton Oilers have fired coach Dave Tippett. Tippett will be replaced by Jay Woodcroft, the head coach of the Oilers’ AHL affiliate in Bakersfield, California. After beginning the season 16-5-0, the Oilers have gone 7-13-3 in a head-scratching performance for a team led by stars...
Canucks hire Cammi Granato as an assistant general manager
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Vancouver Canucks have named Hall of Famer Cammi Granato as an assistant general manager, the team announced Thursday. Granato, 50, moves to the Canucks from the Seattle Kraken, where she has served as a scout since 2019. “We wish Cammi the best and thank her...
MLB keeps spring camps on hold, missing opener ‘disastrous’
ORLANDO, Fla. — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says spring training remains on hold because of a management lockout and his goal is to reach a labor contract that allows opening day as scheduled on March 31. With the second-longest work stoppage in baseball history stretching into its 71st day, Manfred...
Penn State’s season opener at Purdue moved up to prime-time Thursday slot
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State will open its 2022 season on a Thursday night in prime time. The Nittany Lions will face Purdue on Thursday, Sept. 1, both programs announced Thursday morning. The time and television network remains to be announced, but for reference, when Ohio State and Minnesota opened...
U.S. beats out China to win mixed aerials Olympic debut
ZHANGJIAKOU, China — Ashley Caldwell thinks of Christopher Lillis as family, and Justin Schoenefeld as something even more. Together, they’re Olympic gold medalists. The trio of Americans won gold in the Olympics’ first mixed team aerials event Thursday, giving the United States its first medals in the freestyle skiing discipline...
First Call: More Steelers GM names to track; Malik Willis hype grows; NFL games in Germany; Fleury shines; Kessel scores
Thursday’s “First Call” introduces us to a few more candidates in the Pittsburgh Steelers general manager black book. More hype about the Steelers and a potential first-round quarterback. The NFL is heading to Germany. And three ex-Penguins flash out West. Keep ’em coming Add two more names to the Steelers...
U mad, bro?: Fending off rampaging readers about Steelers QB situation, Tom Brady, Olympics in China
After opening my inbox this week, now I know what Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris feels like. I was facing an oncoming assault from a bunch of angry people, with a free run, who wanna rip my head off. Meanwhile, I’ve got nowhere to escape, and no one to...
Let’s be ‘Blount’: Former Steeler LeGarrette Blount gives his story on why things went so bad for him in Pittsburgh
Appearing on 93.7 The Fan from Radio Row at the Super Bowl, former Pittsburgh Steelers running back LeGarrette Blount cleared up some questions about his time in Pittsburgh. Blount signed with the Steelers before the 2014 season. But he didn’t make it through the entire year. Because on Nov. 17,...
Golden moment: Nathan Chen wins long-sought Olympic title
BEIJING — Nathan Chen completed his four-year journey toward an elusive Olympic gold medal Thursday, following his record short program at the Beijing Games with a near-perfect free skate that earned him a standing ovation from supporters inside historic Capital Indoor Stadium. The 22-year-old star landed all five of his...
Rams’ Von Miller back on big stage 6 years after MVP performanceVideo
Zac Taylor texted Sean McVay after the Los Angeles Rams acquired Von Miller from the Denver Broncos in a midseason trade. Not to congratulate him. To thank him. The Bengals had a trip to Denver coming up in December, and Cincinnati’s coach was grateful he wouldn’t have to worry about...
Ithiel Horton’s 25 points help Pitt beat Florida State, stop 4-game losing streak
Ithiel Horton knows what it takes to shoot a basketball through the cords. Eyes on the rim. Feet square. Ball secure. Fire. But there was much more to it Wednesday night when he scored 25 points in his first start of the season, leading Pitt (9-16, 4-10 ACC) to a...
American Chloe Kim turns in big 1st run, defends Olympic halfpipe titleVideo
ZHANGJIAKOU, China — Snowboarder Chloe Kim turned in a strong opening run — one of her best top-to-bottom performances — as she easily defended her Olympic halfpipe title Thursday. The last rider to drop into the halfpipe, and with the contest already over, the 21-year-old American still attempted to go...
Minor league report: P.O Joseph scores again as Penguins loseVideo
Defenseman P.O Joseph scored the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins’ lone goal in a 3-1 road loss to the Rochester Americans at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, N.Y. on Wednesday. Joseph has scored goals in four of his past five games. Goaltender Alex D’Orio made 17 saves on 19 shots for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton...
Duquesne losing streak hits 8 with defeat at Dayton
Duquesne’s losing streak expanded to eight games Wednesday night with its second lopsided loss of the season to Dayton. “They just have better players than we do,” Duquesne coach Keith Dambrot said, clearly upset with another lackluster finish from his team. Kobe Elvis scored 13 points, and Toumani Camara added...
