Pitt volleyball to host 2026 Opening Spike Classic
Pitt volleyball will begin the 2026 campaign with two major tests, as the Panthers were announced as hosts for the Opening Spike Classic, featuring matchups against Kansas and Wisconsin. The two-day event at Petersen Events Center will be televised nationally on ESPN and see Pitt play the Jayhawks Aug. 28...
Penguins forward Tommy Novak is starting to find more offenseVideo
The Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t necessarily have detailed designs on how to use forward Tommy Novak when they traded for him from the Nashville Predators on March 5. But plenty of intrigue existed over what he could offer as a center. “We like Tommy’s ability to control play, generate scoring chances...
First Call: Ben Roethlisberger says Baltimore TD should’ve counted; Minkah Fitzpatrick discusses return to Pittsburgh
Wednesday’s “First Call” has Ben Roethlisberger’s take on a controversy from the Steelers-Ravens game. We check in on Minkah Fitzpatrick prior to his return to Acrisure Stadium. We know the officiating crew for the Steelers’ “Monday Night Football” game versus Fitzpatrick and the Dolphins. Plus, we preview a trip out...
‘We’re casting a wide net’: After striking out on Kyle Schwarber, Pirates GM ready to pivot
When MLB Network showed a potential Pittsburgh Pirates starting lineup based on the current 40-man roster, it gave a glimpse into why the front office plans to be aggressive in free agency and through trades. While the Pirates have 2025 National League Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes, the position...
Mike Tomlin’s ‘hot seat’ response has more layers than you might think
In the last few minutes of Mike Tomlin’s news conference Tuesday, WTAE’s Ashley Liotus asked the Steelers’ coach if he felt like he was on the hot seat heading into last week’s game against the Baltimore Ravens. “Man, I’ve been in the hot seat for 19 years,” Tomlin responded. Before...
Tim Benz: If Kyle Schwarber bid signals dive into deep waters, Ben Cherington can’t wear a life vest
At his weekly press conference, the only thing Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was not asked about was his level of surprise at the news that the Pirates’ “bid” to sign free agent slugger Kyle Schwarber came up short. My guess is that he is as completely stunned as the rest...
Penguins suffer mind-boggling shootout loss to Ducks after allowing last-second goal
The Pittsburgh Penguins have had losses this season that were far uglier than the 4-3 shootout defeat they suffered at the hands of the Anaheim Ducks in PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday. And they’ve certainly been on the wrong end of setbacks that were far more lopsided. There are probably...
After missing on Kyle Schwarber, Pirates sign lefty reliever Gregory Soto to $7.75M deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates took their first big swings in free agency, missing on slugger Kyle Schwarber on a multiyear offer but signing a veteran left-handed, high-leverage reliever in Gregory Soto to a one-year, $7.75 million contract, a source confirmed Tuesday night to TribLive. Where the Pirates offered Schwarber a long-term...
Honor Huff scores 24 points for West Virginia in 90-58 win over Little Rock
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Honor Huff scored 24 points behind eight 3-pointers, and Treysen Eaglestaff added 23 for West Virginia in a 90-58 win over Little Rock on Tuesday night. The Mountaineers (8-2) pulled away on a 19-2 run that lasted almost six minutes. Huff shot 8 of 13 from the...
NASCAR chairman refuses to budge on team charters in testimony during Michael Jordan’s lawsuit
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR chairman Jim France testified Tuesday in Michael Jordan’s federal antitrust lawsuit against his family that he still has not changed his mind on granting teams permanent charters, and evidence showed he entered negotiations on a new revenue-sharing agreement determined to thwart teams’ efforts for a better...
Steelers notes: Minkah Fitzpatrick to return to Pittsburgh with Dolphins
About 5 1/2 months after his shocking trade by the Pittsburgh Steelers, Minkah Fitzpatrick will soon be back in Acrisure Stadium. Fitzpatrick and the Miami Dolphins play at the Steelers on “Monday Night Football.” In a trade announced June 30 — after all of spring practice, organized team activities and...
Steelers defensive line could get some help with Harmon scheduled to return to practice
Mike Tomlin on Tuesday alluded to defensive tackle Derrick Harmon’s potential return to the lineup. Because of attrition at the position and the performance of the run defense without Harmon, it can’t come soon enough for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers have three defensive linemen on injured reserve, creating a...
Despite having 3rd-best odds of winning 2026 MLB Draft lottery, Pirates draw No. 5 pick
The Pittsburgh Pirates slipped two spots in the lottery for the 2026 MLB Draft, drawing the No. 5 overall pick despite having a 16.8% chance of landing the top overall pick for the third time in six years. The Chicago White Sox, who had the best odds at 27.7%, received...
NHL cautiously optimistic of Olympic participation despite smaller rink size and ice safety concerns
The NHL said Tuesday it remains cautiously optimistic about sending the world’s best hockey players to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in February amid issues with a smaller-than-expected rink size and questions regarding ice quality resulting from construction delays. Deputy commissioner Bill Daly reiterated that belief in an email to...
Notre Dame AD still upset with ACC and CFP committee, calls for expansion to 16-team playoff field
Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua thinks there’s a simple solution to politicking for College Football Playoff spots — expansion. He was still upset Tuesday about the selection committee’s decision to bypass the Fighting Irish from the 12-team playoff field and the ACC’s public campaigning to get full-time league member...
Walk-on to Heisman finalist: Diego Pavia’s journey fuels Vanderbilt’s rise from SEC cellar
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Clark Lea can tick off all the statistics Diego Pavia piled up leading Vanderbilt to its best season ever as the quarterback put himself all over the program’s record books. Defining what Pavia means to the Commodores is much simpler. “This guy deserves all the attention, all...
Bronx man charged in shooting of New York Jets’ Kris Boyd
NEW YORK — A Bronx man has been charged with attempted murder in the shooting of New York Jets’ player Kris Boyd, police announced Tuesday. The New York Police Department said Frederick Green, 20, was charged late Monday night. Police had revealed Monday that a “person of interest” was in...
Former Penn-Trafford RB Cade Yacamelli will enter transfer portal after 4 years at Wisconsin
After dropping on the depth chart, Wisconsin’s most experienced running back is rushing out the door. Former Penn-Trafford running back Cade Yacamelli announced Tuesday he is departing the Badgers after four years and will enter the NCAA transfer portal. The redshirt junior rushed for 571 yards and two touchdowns and...
Record-setting Penn State RB Kaytron Allen selected 1st-team All-Big Ten
Penn State senior running back Kaytron Allen was named first-team All-Big Ten by the Associated Press on Tuesday, and junior guard Olaivavega Ioane was selected to the second team. Allen broke Evan Royster’s career rushing record this season. Indiana and Ohio State dominated the honors, with the Hoosiers’ Curt Cignetti...
‘I wanted to stay a part of it’: Penn State interim head coach Terry Smith happy to continue on with Nittany Lions
Penn State will be turning over most of its coaching staff over the next few weeks for the first time in over a decade as new head coach Matt Campbell builds the program in his image. But there will be at least one holdover from the previous regime. Terry Smith...
Schwarber going back to Philadelphia on a $150 million, 5-year contract
ORLANDO, Fla. — Kyle Schwarber is going back to Philadelphia. Multiple outlets reported on Tuesday that Schwarber had agreed to a $150 million, five-year contract with the Phillies. ESPN was the first to report on the deal, citing unidentified sources. Schwarber had been one of the biggest names in free...
Colts sign 44-year-old Philip Rivers to practice squad with 2 quarterbacks injured, AP source says
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts bolstered their injury-depleted quarterback corps Tuesday by bringing 44-year-old Philip Rivers out of retirement and signing him to the practice squad, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team...
Mark Madden: Pirates are making free agency headlines, but is it all for show?
Some offers are meant to be refused. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ reported four-year, $100 million-plus offer to free-agent slugger Kyle Schwarber, for example. The Pirates knew Schwarber would get better offers. He ultimately re-upped with Philadelphia: Five years, $150 million. The Phillies dangled more cash and, obviously, a better chance to...
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin: ‘I’ve been in the hot seat for 19 years’
With the Pittsburgh Steelers in first place and in clear control of the AFC North following a big victory at their biggest rival, the volume of criticism for coach Mike Tomlin has lowered this week. Still, as he spoke during his weekly news conference Tuesday it had been only nine...
Penguins recall Danton Heinen, Sam Poulin to fill gaps at center
The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled forwards Danton Heinen and Sam Poulin from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League on Tuesday on injured reserve. Those transactions were made in conjunction with forwards Evgeni Malkin and Blake Lizotte being placed on injured reserve. Malkin and Lizotte have been labeled as “week-to-week” with undisclosed...
