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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...
Odell Beckham Jr.’s journey to Rams allowing him to ‘definitely feel free’Video
Odell Beckham Jr.’s 2,000-mile trip on short notice allowed him to escape all the negative energy. Injury concerns? Hurt feelings? Off-the-field angst? On-the-field disappointment? They’re long gone, left behind with all those No. 13 Cleveland Browns jerseys. Beckham sounds and looks like a different person in Los Angeles, where the...
Bruins forward Brad Marchand disputes suspension for attacking Penguins goaltender Tristan JarryVideo
Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand doesn’t dispute that his attack on Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry earlier this week was stupid. In fact, he used that word — “stupid” — repeatedly while speaking with media Friday in Boston. But he does dispute the notion there should be consequences for his...
Black NFL coaches lament hiring policies that fall short
Veteran NFL coach Anthony Lynn designed a personal defense in response to the league policy that requires teams to interview minority candidates for their top jobs. While he appreciates the intent of the policy, Lynn, who is Black, long ago added his own amendment to it: As his star rose...
Take 5: Pitt aims to stack victories, salvage pride against N.C. State
The questions on Pitt fans’ lips are these: Was the 56-51 victory at Florida State on Wednesday a product of Pitt finally adhering to coach Jeff Capel’s insistence on defensive focus? Or, was Florida State just that bad? Whatever the case, it was the lowest offensive output by an ACC...
Pitt freshman offensive tackle Ryan Baer grew up a Steelers ‘fan-boy’ in Cleveland
At this embryonic stage of his college career, Ryan Baer might carry the highest profile of the 12 freshmen in Pitt’s class of 2022. That might be difficult to prove. After all, he’s been on campus for just a month and has yet to wear pads. But there’s no doubt...
Penguins assign forwards Michael Chaput, Valtteri Puustinen to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
The Penguins assigned forwards Michael Chaput and Valtteri Puustinen to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL). Both players were recalled to the NHL roster on Monday and served as healthy scratches in each of the past two games. Neither has appeared in an NHL contest this season. Chaput, 29,...
Mark Madden: Brad Marchand’s antics are criminal, but the NHL doesn’t want that to vanish
Boston’s Brad Marchand got a six-game suspension from the NHL’s Department of Player Safety for sucker-punching Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry, then sticking him in the face. ESPN’s uber-intelligent hockey guy John Buccigross committed a rare betrayal of his sense for the game when he wondered what Jarry might have said...
Former Steelers star Louis Lipps enters ARD program in drunken driving case
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Louis Lipps Jr. entered an accelerated probationary program Friday following a drunken driving crash in November. As part of the deal, Lipps must serve 12 months of probation, attend safe driving school and undergo a 60-day license suspension. Lipps entered the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program...
First Call: Predicting Diontae Johnson’s new contract; Ben Roethlisberger’s Steelers gear heads to Hall of Fame
Friday’s “First Call” has a prediction for what the Pittsburgh Steelers might have to pay Diontae Johnson. Ben Roethlisberger’s gear is getting into the Hall of Fame before he is. The Penguins are still stuck in second place despite their win on Thursday night. And Pittsburgh’s struggling college hoops teams...
Tim Benz: Bets to make — and avoid — on Super Bowl Sunday
My football betting season was a lot like the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2021 campaign. A lot of ups and downs. I finished strong the last two weeks. Was scorching hot to start the playoffs. Then wobbled during Championship Weekend. But what am I going to do? Sit out the Super Bowl...
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...
