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‘He’s our guy’: Penn State AD discusses James Franklin’s contract extension, future with program
TAMPA, Fla. — For James Franklin, the 10-year contract extension he agreed to with Penn State last month was another step toward his goal of elevating the Nittany Lions program to be among the elite in college football. In Franklin’s view, that means a year-round commitment to the program from...
Colts’ Darius Leonard off covid-19 list; Browns’ JC Tretter, Greg Newsome activatedVideo
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard couldn’t wait to get back to work Thursday. He has even bigger plans for Sunday. Less than three hours after team officials activated the two-time All-Pro and two other starters from the reserve/covid-19 list, Leonard explained how difficult it was to miss Saturday’s game at...
Browns’ Baker Mayfield downplays death threats after Packers lossVideo
CLEVELAND — Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield downplayed death threats he received after his four-interception performance at Green Bay, and he called social media critics “keyboard warriors that make empty threats.” Mayfield didn’t provide details on the threats, which were first revealed in an Instagram post earlier this week by his...
NFL exec Troy Vincent hopes Rooney Rule becomes unnecessaryVideo
NFL executive Troy Vincent hopes hiring minority candidates becomes so common that the Rooney Rule is unnecessary. “We should be creating a workplace culture that doesn’t require mandates to interview people of color and minorities,” Vincent told the Associated Press on Thursday. “They should be doing the right thing for...
Kendrick Green does not practice, Pat Freiermuth and Chris Wormley do for Steelers
Even with an extra day off, Kendrick Green’s calf injury still had yet to sufficiently heal so he could participate in Pittsburgh Steelers practice Thursday. Green left Sunday’s loss at the Kansas City Chiefs because of the ailment, and his status Thursday suggests he might miss a start for the...
Year in Review: Pitt’s run to ACC championship among top Pittsburgh sports stories
A look back at the 2021 Pitt football season is put in its best perspective by comparing it to 2020. A year ago, Pitt football was plagued by a preseason All-American who opted out, another who quit in mid-season, a quarterback who missed two important games with an ankle injury,...
Charges dismissed against Pitt basketball player Ithiel Horton, could be refiled
Criminal charges accusing Pitt basketball player Ithiel Horton of punching a city police officer were dismissed Thursday but are likely to be refiled, officials said. Magisterial District Randy Martini dismissed the charges after the prosecution attempted to postpone the case for a second time when witnesses failed to appear. Mike...
Pitt’s basketball game at Virginia Tech postponed amid Hokies’ covid complications
Pitt men’s basketball joined the growing list of teams affected by the recent covid-19 surge when the Panthers’ game scheduled for Saturday at Virginia Tech was postponed because of complications within the Hokies’ program. The ACC will attempt to reschedule the game. It’s the second postponement this week for Virginia...
DB Arthur Maulet latest on Steelers’ covid list; ILB Marcus Allen comes off it
The Pittsburgh Steelers swapped a pair of subpackage defensive players from their covid-19 list Thursday, reinstating Marcus Allen to the active roster and placing Arthur Maulet on the virus list. Maulet has settled into the Steelers’ top nickel defensive back role as the season has progressed. Signed as a free...
Ben Roethlisberger confirms game vs. Browns likely will be his last at home for Steelers
Barring a change of heart, Ben Roethlisberger will play his final regular-season home game Monday night for the Pittsburgh Steelers. In his first extensive public comments about his future, Roethlisberger admitted Thursday that “this could be it” as he nears the end of his 18th year with the Steelers. “I...
Penn State coach James Franklin discusses how team will adjust to opt outs for Outback Bowl
TAMPA — Penn State is traveling into uncharted waters on both sides of the ball as it prepares for Saturday’s Outback Bowl against No. 21 Arkansas. The team will have at least five absences on defense and two on offense as it tries to cobble together cohesive units. The Nittany...
First Call: Ex-Pitt kicker now on Browns practice squad; Steelers’ playoff odds may be longer than you thought
Thursday’s “First Call” shows how long the odds are against the Pittsburgh Steelers making the playoffs. A Pitt product may be kicking for the Cleveland Browns against the Steelers on Monday. And familiar names dot the scoresheets in some NHL games that were actually able to be played on Wednesday....
This date in sports history: Dec. 30
1956 — The New York Giants win the NFL title with a 47-7 rout of the Chicago Bears. 1962 — The Green Bay Packers beat the New York Giants 16-7 to win the NFL title for the second straight year. 1973 — The Minnesota Vikings beat the Dallas Cowboys 27-10...
Mark Madden: To revive season, NHL must dictate covid terms to Canada
The Pittsburgh Penguins have a seven-game win streak. Now they also have a five-game postponement streak. The NHL schedule is being decimated by covid. Canada isn’t wholly to blame, but that country’s fear of covid and much stricter policies concerning the virus are trickling down to the entire NHL. That’s...
U mad, bro?: Fans critical of negative Steelers headlines, Diontae Johnson’s Pro Bowl gripe, loss to Chiefs
Pittsburgh Steelers fans are switching the heat. It’s no longer the team’s headline-worthy bad play that is making them angry. It’s our actual headlines at TribLIVE that they don’t like. Yes, I received a disproportionate amount of responses in my email on that topic over the past few days. So,...
Oklahoma jumps on Oregon in Alamo Bowl
SAN ANTONIO — Kennedy Brooks ran for 142 yards and three touchdowns as No. 14 Oklahoma rode a dominant first half to a 47-32 victory over No. 15 Oregon in the Alamo Bowl on Wednesday night. Caleb Williams threw three touchdown passes for the Sooners, who gave interim coach Bob...
Minor league report: Jan Drozg gets 1st goal as Penguins fall to BearsVideo
Forward Jan Drozg scored his first goal of the season for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in a 6-1 road loss to the Hershey Bears at the Giant Center in Hershey on Wednesday. Goaltender Alex D’Orio made 28 saves on 34 shots for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (9-12-1-2) which dressed a depleted lineup due to issues related...
Clemson tops Iowa State in Cheez-It Bowl for Dabo Swinney’s 150th winVideo
ORLANDO, Fla. — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney became the sixth-fastest coach in college football history to reach 150 voctory. He gave the credit to his players following the No. 19 Tigers’ 20-13 victory over Iowa State on Wednesday night in the Cheez-It Bowl. “This team’s journey was full of adversity...
Aaron Rodgers says he won’t drag out decision on future
Aaron Rodgers says he won’t drag out any offseason decisions regarding his future with the Green Bay Packers. Rodgers, 38, said he would make a decision after talking to his loved ones as well as team officials such as CEO/President Mark Murphy, general manager Brian Gutekunst and executive vice president/director...
T.J. Watt, other Steelers pledge to stay off their phones for a week
If you’re posting on social media about T.J. Watt’s chances of winning the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year award, chances are Watt won’t see it. Not this week, at least. Watt is the headliner of a group of Pittsburgh Steelers teammates who pledged to put their phones down fully...
Penguins coach Mike Sullivan endorses new covid-19 protocols
On Wednesday, the NHL announced changes to its protocols for covid-19 and lowered the isolation time for individuals who tested positive for the virus in certain conditions. The change, which mirrors recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, calls for an isolation period of five days instead of...
Joe Haden also facing likelihood that Monday is final home game with Steelers
He’s a 30-something multi-time Pro Bowl honoree who’s recognized across the NFL and identified as a veteran, respected leader of the Pittsburgh Steelers. And many signs point Monday night being the final game he plays for the organization at Heinz Field. Ben Roethlisberger? Yep. But he’s not the only one....
Taulia Tagovailoa leads Maryland past Virginia Tech in Pinstripe Bowl
NEW YORK — Tarheeb Still returned a punt 92 yards for a touchdown, Taulia Tagovailoa threw touchdown passes of 70 and 32 yards to Darryl Jones and the sudden scores sparked Maryland to a 54-10 rout of Virginia Tech in the Pinstripe Bowl on Wednesday. The game belonged to Tagovailoa,...
Dick Vitale taking extended break from ESPN college hoops
Dick Vitale is taking an extended break from the airwaves to rest his voice. The ESPN college basketball analyst said in a story posted Wednesday to ESPN Front Row that on a recent visit to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, throat specialist Dr. Steven Zeitels advised him to rest his...
Panthers bench Cam Newton, will start Sam Darnold at QB vs. SaintsVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers coach Matt Rhule said Sam Darnold will start at quarterback Sunday against the New Orleans Saints instead of 2015 league MVP Cam Newton. Newton is 0-5 as Carolina’s starting quarterback this year and has lost 13 straight starts as the Panthers starting QB dating to the...
