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Time to channel a little extra motivation if Duquesne is going to upset Davidson
Since Tuesday marked the 42nd anniversary of the 1980 Team USA hockey win over the Russians, maybe Duquesne basketball coach Keith Dambrot caught a rerun of the movie “Miracle” on television. Perhaps he can gin up a Herb Brooks-esque pregame speech. I mean the Dukes do wear red, white and...
First Call: Predicted landing spot for JuJu Smith-Schuster in free agency; Antonio Brown flips on Tom Brady again
Wednesday’s “First Call” features a possible free agent landing spot for JuJu Smith-Schuster. Ray-Ray McCloud is angling for a new contract to stay in Pittsburgh. Antonio Brown is back to sniping at Tom Brady. Jarvis Landry is getting itchy in Cleveland. And a local college hockey team is preparing for...
Tim Benz: Plenty for Steelers to learn from outside candidates in general manager search
When Kevin Colbert leaves his post as Steelers general manager after this spring’s NFL Draft, he’ll leave behind a 22-year legacy of constructing teams that went to three Super Bowls, won two Vince Lombardi trophies and qualified for the playoffs 14 times. He’ll also leave behind a legacy of essentially...
Minor league report: Jonathan Gruden, Penguins beat BearsVideo
A goal and two assists by forward Jonathan Gruden helped the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defeat the rival Hershey Bears, 3-1, at the Giant Center in Hershey on Tuesday. Forward Kyle Olson scored two goals for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (21-21-2-3) while goaltender Tommy Nappier made 21 saves on 22 shots. Highlights: The Penguins’ next...
Turnovers compound Pitt’s problems in blowout loss to Miami
The finger of blame can be pointed in a variety of directions after Pitt’s 18th loss of the season Tuesday night, 85-64, to Miami. The game was close for only a few moments in the first half, and the 21-point margin of victory was not indicative of how low Pitt’s...
UK wants UEFA to move Champions League final out of RussiaVideo
LONDON — UEFA faced calls from the British government to strip Russia of hosting the Champions League final over concerns it would legitimize what it called an “illegal invasion” of Ukraine, prompting European football’s governing body to say Tuesday it would reconsider St. Petersburg staging the showpiece match. The biggest...
Youthful Cavaliers out of LeBron’s shadow, surprise of NBA seasonVideo
CLEVELAND — There were skeptics, and they included pretty much anyone who watched the Cavaliers struggle the past three years, who wondered about the team’s “Let ‘Em Know” theme heading into the 2021-22 season. It hardly made sense. After all, the Cavs had plummeted from elite status and back to...
Pittsburgh Maulers select QB Kyle Lauletta with 1st-round pick in USFL Draft
The Pittsburgh Maulers turned to a Hall of Fame quarterback to announce their first-round draft pick, and Steelers great Terry Bradshaw attempted in vain to get the pronunciation of Kyle Lauletta’s last name right. It's hammer time in Pittsburgh ⚒ #DropTheHammerSee the moment Terry Bradshaw announced Kyle Lauletta is joining...
Longtime college basketball coach Phil Martelli leads Michigan for Juwan HowardVideo
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — In a hallway in the guts of Crisler Center, an anxious Michigan athletics employee walked Phil Martelli to the news conference. More than once, she offered to help: Do you need me? Can I do anything? Martelli, his shoulders relaxed and his demeanor confident, assured her...
IndyCar opens with bright new stars, big expectationsVideo
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The stars of IndyCar crowded into Indianapolis Motor Speedway to celebrate an upcoming season of opportunity for America’s open-wheel racing series to further cement its legitimacy and expand its popularity. The party to mark the 100-day countdown to the Indianapolis 500 went off course amid word...
Phil Mickelson apologizes for Saudi comments, deal with KPMG endsVideo
Phil Mickelson apologized Tuesday for comments about the Saudis and a proposed super league, damaging words he claims were off the record and not meant to be shared publicly. “It was reckless, I offended people, and I am deeply sorry for my choice of words,” he said. The same time...
Locked out MLB players, owners agree to meet again for 3rd consecutive dayVideo
JUPITER, Fla. — Locked out baseball players and team owners agreed to meet for a third day in a row Wednesday in an attempt to reach a deal that would salvage Opening Day on March 31. Players made counteroffers on several topics during Tuesday’s session. The talks on the 83rd...
Aaron Donald, Pat Narduzzi make financial commitments to Pitt football
Aaron Donald never played for Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi, but they are part of the same team of donors to the football program. On Pitt’s sixth annual Day of Giving, Donald donated $200,000 to the Pitt Football Championship Fund. Narduzzi and his family gave an unspecified amount. Both men have...
Judge: Deshaun Watson depositions can begin in assault suits
HOUSTON — A judge has declined efforts by attorneys for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson to delay all his depositions in connection with lawsuits filed by 22 women who have accused him of sexual assault and harassment. During a court hearing on Monday, defense attorney Rusty Hardin had asked that...
Robert Morris football hopes to receive boost after Big South/Ohio Valley merger
Robert Morris football hopes to take a step forward in prestige, recruiting and championship possibilities after the Big South Conference, where it has been a member for nearly two years, announced an alliance with the Ohio Valley Conference. The merger of the FCS conferences will begin with the 2023 NCAA...
Injured Penguins forward Teddy Blueger resumes practicing
With the benefit of three days between games, the Penguins utilized Tuesday’s practice in Cranberry to boost individual skills. So no formal line rushes or usage of the special teams units. Also, no contact. That allowed injured forward Teddy Blueger to practice with his teammates for the first since he...
Aaron Rodgers says he still hasn’t decided on his 2022 plansVideo
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers said he’s still making up his mind about whether he wants to return to the Green Bay Packers next season. “There will be no news today,” the four-time MVP quarterback said Tuesday on “The Pat McAfee Show” on YouTube and SiriusXM. “No decision on...
Column: Mickelson needing the greatest escape of his careerVideo
LOS ANGELES — The commercial slogan associated with Phil Mickelson for years is never more true than it is now, minus the anticipation of something extraordinary. What will Phil do next? Whether his true intentions were chasing Saudi Arabian money or gaining more control over how he thinks the PGA...
Chad Ruhwedel: ‘I want to be a Penguin. This is where my heart is for sure’
Last week, the Penguins ensured a piece of their future. They re-signed a dependable veteran defenseman who, even if he is in his 30s, still figures to have a few more years left as a viable NHLer. As a puck-mover, he is a perfect fit for the up-tempo, aggressive style...
Brian Flores’ journey to joining Steelers’ coaching staff ‘happened very fast’
Brian Flores wasn’t expecting to get a job offer to coach linebackers for the Pittsburgh Steelers when he placed a call to head coach Mike Tomlin late last week. He was merely seeking advice on how to get back into the coaching profession after filing a class-action lawsuit against the...
Alverton native Brandon Stone finds familiarity at Robert Morris
Andy Toole turned and pointed to his bench. Brandon Stone immediately popped up and headed to the scorer’s table. It was hard to miss the slender, 6-foot-11, 200-pound Stone, who grew up in the southwestern Westmoreland County village of Alverton, as he was buzzed into the game during a stoppage...
Westmoreland campus clippings: Belle Vernon grad Zach Hartman climbing national rankings
Senior Zach Hartman is gearing up for the NCAA Division I wrestling championships with a great strategy. He’s taking down nationally ranked opponents. The 165-pounder from Bucknell, who graduated from Belle Vernon, is ranked No. 18 in the country in his weight class. In a matchup of top-25 competitors who...
American women players settle suit vs. U.S. Soccer for $24M
U.S. women soccer players reached a landmark agreement with the sport’s American governing body to end a six-year legal battle over equal pay, a deal in which they are promised $24 million plus bonuses that match those of the men. The U.S. Soccer Federation and the women announced a deal...
Emmanuel Miller leads balanced TCU past West Virginia
FORT WORTH, Texas — Emmanuel Miller had 18 points and all five starters scored in double figures as TCU defeated West Virginia, 77-67, on Monday night. Mike Miles had 15 points, Chuck O’Bannon 11, and Damion Baugh and Xavier Clark 10 each for TCU. Baugh also had seven assists and...
Penguins-Hurricanes game a sign of things to come for regular season Metro Division rematches — maybe beyond
Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal apologized for the hit on his former Pittsburgh Penguins teammate Evgeni Malkin. “That was my bad,” Staal said. “I saw him late. He was kind of coming the other way. I was going the other way. He’s a big, heavy boy. I’m glad that he...
