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Trade talk overshadows marginal class of QBs in free agency
An underwhelming free agent class for quarterbacks is overshadowed by the possibility of multiple big names changing teams, most notably Aaron Rodgers. From the potential move of Rodgers out of Green Bay to the likely departure of San Francisco’s Jimmy Garoppolo despite the 49ers reaching another NFC championship game with...
Judge approves fix to stem race bias in NFL concussion deal
PHILADELPHIA — Black retired football players who were denied payments for dementia in the NFL’s $1 billion concussion settlement can seek to be retested or have their claims rescored to eliminate racial bias in the testing and payout formula, under a revised plan finalized Friday. Outrage over the use of...
Penn State’s Jahan Dotson turns in solid outing in combine drills, testing
Over the next four days, the eight Penn State representatives are slated to work out at the 2022 NFL Combine in Indianapolis, which provides them the chance to put concrete measurements next to their names during the pre-draft process. Former Lions wide receiver Jahan Dotson was the first one up...
Mark Madden: Acquiring Canucks forward J.T. Miller would provide boost for Penguins
The Penguins have little cap space (just $3 million) and not much trade capital. But the Penguins could use a boost before the March 21 NHL trade deadline. There’s always a deal to be made. That was Jim Rutherford’s attitude when he was Penguins GM. He’s in charge at Vancouver...
First Call: Antonio Brown’s latest music venture; an offensive lineman that seems to have the Steelers’ interest before draft
Friday’s “First Call” features the latest adventure for former Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro Antonio Brown. Another Steelers Pro Bowler, Cameron Heyward, talks about the prospect of his team drafting a quarterback. One offensive lineman sure seems to be drawing the attention of the franchise. And we look at the Carolina Hurricanes...
Season’s final games will offer additional insight into present, future of Pitt program
The calendar, finally, has turned to March, and the madness that has been Pitt’s season soon will end. But the remaining games — starting Saturday at Notre Dame and continuing Tuesday with Pitt’s ACC Tournament opener — are not meaningless. Keeping watch over the game will be TV cameras, announcers,...
5 specifics to love about the Penguins’ big-picture romp through Tampa BayVideo
Before their trip to Tampa Bay, there was a lot of talk about whether or not the Pittsburgh Penguins were about to face a “measuring stick” run of games over the next few weeks. If that’s true, the Penguins measured up quite nicely in their first test. Certainly, they measured...
Tim Benz: Feeling nostalgic about college basketball after a rough year for the sport in Western Pa.
Nostalgia can be a wonderful thing in sports. Just look at the way Pittsburgh recently basked in the memories of Ben Roethlisberger’s career as he faded into retirement in January. We are also just getting back from our extended trip in the “way back machine” to relive Sidney Crosby’s journey...
Robert Morris sees season end with loss to Cleveland State in Horizon quarterfinals
Defending champion Cleveland State followed the script against Robert Morris in the Horizon League Tournament men’s basketball quarterfinals Thursday, capping a night of victories for the higher-seeded teams. Torrey Patton scored 25 points to lead the top-seeded Vikings into the semifinals with an 83-67 victory over the Colonials at Wolstein...
Evgeni Malkin drives Penguins to dominant win against Lightning
February is the shortest month of the year. And the Pittsburgh Penguins probably don’t mind that. Throughout that span of 28 days, they had a 6-3-1 record but were outscored 28-27. It was the only month this season in which they were in the red in terms of goal differential....
Penn State’s upset bid falls short against No. 20 IllinoisVideo
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Da’Monte Williams made four 3-pointers on his way to a season-high 14 points, helping No. 20 Illinois hold off Penn State, 60-55, on Thursday night. The victory keeps the Illini (21-8, 14-5 Big Ten) in contention for a share of the conference title if they beat Iowa...
Capitals to visit Hurricanes in 2023 outdoor game in RaleighVideo
WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals will be the Carolina Hurricanes’ opponent in the NHL’s outdoor Stadium Series game next season. The game is scheduled to take place Feb. 18, 2023, at N.C. State’s Carter-Finley Stadium across the parking lot from the Hurricanes’ home arena in Raleigh, N.C. The league announced...
Minor league baseball, hockey teams seeking covid-19 reliefVideo
WASHINGTON — Laying off 17 people in the Charlotte Checkers front office of 25 felt like gutting a team for chief operating officer Tera Black. “The front office is a team just as much as the team on the ice,” she said. “We never want to go through that again.”...
Easing of vaccine rules could allow Novak Djokovic to play French OpenVideo
France is easing its vaccination rules later this month, which could pave the way for Novak Djokovic to compete at this year’s French Open. French Prime Minister Jean Castex announced Thursday that people will no longer have to show proof of vaccination against covid-19 to access venues such as sports...
MLB, union meet again, discuss next step in labor negotiationsVideo
NEW YORK — Deputy commissioner Dan Halem and chief union negotiator Bruce Meyer met for 1 1/2 hours Thursday and discussed the major issues in the stalled talks to reach a deal that would end Major League Baseball’s lockout. Union general counsel Ian Penny and MLB executive vice president Morgan...
Dolphins legend Jason Taylor joining Miami football staff
Mario Cristobal is bringing in a South Florida legend to join his off-field staff. The Hurricanes are hiring NFL Hall of Fame defensive end/linebacker Jason Taylor in an off-field role, according to multiple reports. The news was first reported by 247Sports. Taylor, a Woodland Hills product, could not be reached...
Rory McIlroy shoots 65, off to another great start at Bay HillVideo
ORLANDO, Fla. — Rory McIlroy opened with a 7-under-par 65 on Thursday and had reason to expect a score like this at Bay Hill, not so much because of the course but rather the day of the week. Good starts have not been a problem for McIlroy at the Arnold...
NFL suspends all covid protocols, cites ‘encouraging trends’
The NFL suspended all aspects of its covid-19 protocols, citing recent trends showing that the spread of the coronavirus is declining. In an agreement with the players’ association, the league sent a memo to the 32 teams Thursday in which it mentioned “encouraging trends regarding the prevalence and severity of...
Hand measurement comes up short for former Pitt QB Kenny Pickett at NFL Combine
INDIANAPOLIS — NFL teams will have to hope Kenny Pickett’s heart is bigger than his hands. The former Pitt quarterback finally had his right hand measured Thursday at the NFL Combine, and the result came in at 8.5 inches. That is among the smallest measurement for a quarterback in NFL...
Syracuse’s Jim Boeheim says there’s a plan for retirement
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim said Wednesday on a sports radio call-in show that there’s a plan in place for when he steps down. “There’s a plan,” Boeheim told ESPN Radio in Syracuse. “I’m just telling you there’s a plan.” Boeheim did not reveal any details of the...
‘Slap Shot’ organist finds new career with expansion Kraken
SEATTLE — It started with an unsolicited email that landed in the inbox of the game presentation executives for the Seattle Kraken. The name Rod Masters didn’t immediately resonate with Jonny Greco and Lamont Buford, who are in charge of overseeing entertainment and game production for the expansion franchise, though...
Ole Miss QB Matt Corral says he has no regrets after getting hurt in bowl game
INDIANAPOLIS — Two of the top quarterback prospects attending the NFL Combine had to decide whether to play in a big-time bowl game for their college football programs or use the time to prep for the draft. Kenny Pickett opted out of the Peach Bowl, upsetting a portion of the...
Trib HSSN set to broadcast 2022 WPIAL championships for basketball, swimming, wrestling
The gold will be flowing on the hardwood, the mats and the pool as Championship Week for WPIAL winter sports continues on the TribLive High School Sports Network. We close out the WPIAL basketball playoffs with video and audio coverage of all 12 championship games from the Petersen Events Center....
McConnell brothers show pride as sister Megan carries on family tradition at Duquesne
In advance of his team’s Atlantic 10 tournament opener against St. Joseph’s on Thursday (5 p.m.), Duquesne women’s coach Dan Burt was discussing second-year guard Megan McConnell. For Burt, the description is easy. “Simply, she’s a McConnell,” Burt said. For those that follow basketball in the Pittsburgh area, that succinct...
Tim Benz: As Penguins face Tampa Bay, plenty of reasons why the Lightning are in legit position for a ‘3-peat’
A brutal stretch of games for the Pittsburgh Penguins resumes Thursday night in Tampa Bay. The Pens face the Lightning at 7 p.m., looking to win a third straight outing. Meanwhile, the Lightning have won five in a row. They are one of seven consecutive opponents for coach Mike Sullivan’s...
