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Hands down, Kenny Pickett’s finger span to be scrutinized by talent evaluators at NFL Combine
Of all the measurements, tests and times that will be recorded this week at the NFL Combine, perhaps the most anticipated one won’t be produced in the 40-yard dash. It won’t be found in the number of bench press reps or the height of a vertical jump. It will take...
Late 3 helps Michigan State snap slump with victory over No. 4 PurdueVideo
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Tom Izzo was choked up as he walked off the court, and the emotional display had nothing to do with matching Bob Knight’s record for the most wins by a men’s basketball coach at a Big Ten school. Tyson Walker made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 3...
Negotiations between MLB, players on verge of breaking downVideo
JUPITER, Fla. — MLB negotiations moved to the verge of a breakdown after taking several steps forward Saturday, leaving less than two days until management’s deadline for an agreement to salvage Opening Day on March 31 and a 162-game schedule. While the sides moved toward each other on some topics...
Montour holds off Belle Vernon, advances to WPIAL championship game
For the second straight season, Belle Vernon’s chase for an elusive WPIAL title ended in the semifinals. No. 2 seed Montour withstood a few surges by the Leopards to come away with a 64-53 win in a Class 4A game Saturday at Bethel Park, denying Belle Vernon coach Joe Salvino...
Rhode Island cruises past Duquesne as Dukes drop 14th straight game
When things are going badly for a struggling basketball team, nothing should be a surprise. So, when Rhode Island’s Jeremy Sheppard took a lead pass from Malik Martin and dribbled to half court Saturday with the first-half clock winding down, Sheppard did what anyone else might do: He heaved the...
Lockout limbo: Judge, Sale, others find fields to stay loose
TAMPA, Fla. — Aaron Judge stepped into the batting cage and sent a long, high drive completely out of the park. Far behind the left-field wall, a couple of University of South Florida students paid no attention. They walked right past the stray ball that glistened in bright sunshine on...
Pitt Take 5: 2 months after bowl game, spring drills kick off Monday
Never mind the loss of Heisman Trophy finalist Kenny Pickett. He was one of the best players to wear a Pitt uniform this century, and now he’s gone. Never mind that starting linebackers John Petrishen, Phil Campbell III and Cam Bright — the heart of a good defense — must...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Don’t get sucked in by Steelers QB chatter
This past week, a national sports website reported San Francisco will trade quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to the Pittsburgh Steelers. A Seattle radio station said the Seahawks would send QB Russell Wilson to the Steelers. A football data site said Las Vegas quarterback Derek Carr is headed to Pittsburgh. A national...
Penguins to start goaltender Tristan Jarry against Rangers
The Penguins are expected to start goaltender Tristan Jarry for Saturday’s home game against the New York Rangers at PPG Paints Arena. His status was announced via a statement by the team this afternoon. Appearing in 42 games this season — third-most in the NHL — Jarry has a 25-11-6...
‘I feel the pain and hurt’: Ex-Schenley star D.J. Kennedy playing for Ukrainian team praying for teammates
D.J. Kennedy has played professional basketball in 10 countries over three continents in the past decade, so the 32-year-old former Schenley star wasn’t worried about living in Ukraine until last week. That changed when Russia invaded Ukraine early Thursday, attacking major cities in which he has played for BC Prometey....
Minor league report: Nailers edge Wings
Defenseman Chris Ortiz scored two goals for the Wheeling Nailers in a 4-3 home win against the Kalamazoo Wings at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va. on Friday. Forwards Justin Almeida and Tim Doherty each recorded two assists for Wheeling (28-19-1-0) while goaltender Brody Claeys made 21 saves on 24 saves...
Steelers season-ticket holders to see price hike in at least some sections of Heinz Field in 2022
Pittsburgh Steelers season ticket holders began receiving their 2022 invoices Friday, and at least in some sections, the cost of attending games at Heinz Field continues to go up. Ticket price in the lower bowl near the enclosed end zone were increased for the third consecutive year. A season ticket...
Penn State hits 13 3-pointers, beats Northwestern
UNIVERSITY PARK — Dallion Johnson made five 3-pointers for all 15 of his points, John Harrar had 11 points and a career-high 20 rebounds and Penn State beat Northwestern, 67-60, on Friday night. It was a defensive battle through the first 13 minutes as Northwestern led 48-43. Penn State then...
Nashville ready for NHL Stadium Series debut vs. Tampa BayVideo
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The NHL always knew it would hold an outdoor game in Music City. It was just a question of timing. The Nashville Predators are hosting the reigning Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night at Nissan Stadium, home to the NFL’s Tennessee Titans, as part...
Former Steelers player sought in fatal stabbing
CLEVELAND — Authorities have issued a warrant for the arrest of former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Eric Wilkerson on charges stemming from a fatal stabbing. The 55-year-old, who played for the Steelers in 1989, was charged with aggravated murder in the death of 46-year-old Brian Weems III. According to Cleveland...
Daniel Berger shoots another 65, moves atop Honda leaderboard
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Daniel Berger no longer needs to answer questions about how his back is feeling. The scorecard is telling the story. Berger — playing what amounts to a home tournament for him, with his residence a 15-minute drive away in Jupiter — had a three-shot lead...
Slumping Penguins ‘haven’t had success for a reason’ recently
Kasper Bjorkqvist has all of six NHL games on his resume. So the Penguins forward is not exactly burdened with a great deal of experience of what the sport is like at its highest professional level. But on Friday, he offered one axiom that rings true, no matter if you’re...
Ex-Auburn, Chargers running back Lionel James dies at 59Video
AUBURN, Ala. — Former Auburn and San Diego Chargers running back Lionel James, who made a name for himself for being unstoppable despite his small stature, died Friday after a lengthy illness, the university said. He was 59. Auburn announced the death of James, a 5-foot-6 player nicknamed “Little Train,”...
Andretti family awaits decision from FIA on expansion applicationVideo
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Michael Andretti said Friday that his father revealed his Formula One aspirations last week to show the FIA there is strong public support for an expansion team — and he would need a decision from motorsports’ governing body in the next month to be properly prepared...
Commissioner Rob Manfred joins talks as MLB, locked-out players meet againVideo
JUPITER, Fla. — Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred entered long-stalled labor negotiations with players Friday with just over three days until Major League Baseball’s deadline for a deal that would ensure a 162-game season. After four straight days of largely fruitless negotiating sessions that focused on exchanging proposals in areas of...
Penguins recall defenseman P.O Joseph from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled defenseman P.O Joseph from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL) on Friday. His recall comes on the same day the team revealed incumbent defenseman Mike Matheson will be sidelined on a “week-to-week” basis with an undisclosed injury. This marks the third time this season Joseph...
NFL Network draft analyst thinks Malik Willis, Matt Corral could be QB options for Steelers
NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah has seen enough of Malik Willis to predict he could be a good fit for the Pittsburgh Steelers with the No. 20 pick in the NFL Draft. Jeremiah, who attached the Liberty quarterback to the Steelers in his most recent mock draft, also knows such...
Saturday could mark last local game for former Norwin star Alayna Gribble
A basketball career that seemed to begin ages ago is turning to twilight, but Alayna Gribble has one more local stop before she throws her sneakers over the telephone wires. Gribble, a grad student guard at St. Joseph’s and the all-time leading scorer at Norwin, will play in Pittsburgh one...
Tony Grenek resigns as Point Park women’s basketball coach
Tony Grenek is stepping down as the head women’s basketball coach at Point Park after 11 seasons. Grenek had a record of 206-101. The wins are the most in program history. He put together four 20-win seasons and led the Pioneers to eight conference tournament appearances. This season, the Pioneers...
Penguins defenseman Mike Matheson out indefinitely due to injury
Penguins defenseman Mike Matheson will be sidelined indefinitely due to an undisclosed injury. Coach Mike Sullivan announced Matheson’s status on Friday and labeled it as “week to week.” The left-handed defenseman completed Thursday’s 6-1 home loss to the New Jersey Devils at PPG Paints Arena. In fact, he skated the...
