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More music at practice? More intensity? Steelers mull ways to emerge from malaise
Searching for answers after a three-game winless slide, the Pittsburgh Steelers are taking a closer look at their practice habits. That’s if the random sampling of two players made available to media Monday are any indication. In the wake of Sunday’s humiliating 41-10 loss at the Cincinnati Bengals, among the...
Ryan Clark rails on Steelers defense on ESPN: ‘They ain’t stopping a nosebleed’
If you thought Pittsburgh Steelers fans were upset after their blowout loss Sunday, wait until you hear what a former player had to say. ESPN analyst Ryan Clark went on a rant of nearly 2 minutes during Monday morning’s “Get Up” program. The ex-Steelers safety started it by saying, “They’re...
Steelers place outside linebacker T.J. Watt on reserve/covid-19 list
Another week, another high-profile Pittsburgh Steelers player added to the NFL’s covid list. On Monday, it was All-Pro outside linebacker T.J. Watt. The team announced the move in a 13-word release. By policy, the team does not reveal why its players are added to the covid list, but it is...
Pirates announce Jose Quintana signing, DFA Steven Brault to make room on roster
Major league teams expressed interest in signing Jose Quintana as a free agent, but the Pittsburgh Pirates whispered the one word that the 32-year-old left-handed pitcher wanted to hear: starter. A week after agreeing to a one-year, $2 million contract, Quintana signed with the Pirates on Monday and was formally...
5 Things: Reinforcements scarce as Steelers seek to get tougher up front after loss to Bengals
Five things we learned from Bengals 41, Steelers 10: 1. Man to man defeat Coach Mike Tomlin attributed the blowout loss to a lack of physicality up front on both sides of the ball, saying the Steelers lost the “mano-a-mano component of play too often.” It was hard to argue...
AP source: Max Scherzer and Mets nearing $130M, 3-year deal
NEW YORK — Max Scherzer has shattered baseball’s record for highest average salary, agreeing Monday to a $130 million, three-year contract with the New York Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement is subject to a...
Women’s AP Top 25 gets shakeup behind No. 1 South Carolina
Maryland dropped six spots to No. 8 in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll Monday after losing two games in a week that saw eight of the top 10 teams change places behind unanimous No. 1 South Carolina. UConn reclaimed the No. 2 spot — up one spot and shared...
Duke jumps to No. 1 in reshuffled AP Top 25; Purdue to No. 2
Mike Krzyzewski’s final team at Duke has reached a familiar milestone: No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll. The Blue Devils jumped four spots to the top of Monday’s poll following a win against Gonzaga that knocked the Bulldogs from the top spot. That adds...
Lee Elder, 1st Black golfer to play Masters, dies at age 87
Lee Elder, who broke down racial barriers as the first Black golfer to play in the Masters and paved the way for Tiger Woods and others to follow, has died at the age of 87. The PGA Tour announced Elder’s death, which was first reported Monday by Debert Cook of...
Penn State’s struggles continue with running game
EAST LANSING — The Spartan Stadium field was covered in snow from the opening kickoff of Saturday’s game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and Michigan State Spartans. Conditions were slick, with players like running back Keyvone Lee saying they had to work to find their footing on the playing...
Ravens overcome Jackson’s 4 INTs, beat Browns
BALTIMORE — On a night he threw a career-high four interceptions, Lamar Jackson still produced one incredible moment of brilliance. That was enough for the Baltimore Ravens, who now have the best record in the AFC after gutting out another tense victory. Jackson pulled off one of his signature scrambles...
GM Marc Bergevin out in Montreal as Canadiens shake up front office
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens fired general manager Marc Bergevin and two other executives Sunday amid on-ice struggles just months after advancing to the Stanley Cup Final. The Canadiens announced Bergevin’s dismissal along with those of assistant GM Trevor Timmins and Paul Wilson, senior vice president of public affairs and...
Mark Madden: Every game counts for the Penguins, even in November
The Pittsburgh Penguins recently won five straight. But they sandwiched those victories with home losses to the Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens, two of the NHL’s worst teams. In the middle of last decade, that wouldn’t matter. The Penguins were a lock to make the playoffs. November was just a...
WCCC working to rebuild men’s, women’s basketball programs
The goal of the Westmoreland County Community College men’s basketball team, simply put, is to be competitive. Then, perhaps, the victories will come. “We’re getting better in practice,” coach William Tyler Johnson said. “I’m not trying to control too much right now. It’s all just about teaching, having the guys...
Breakthrough season at Ohio worth the wait for Norwin graduate Sam Wexell
Sam Wexell probably seemed machine-like to opponents in high school, as she recorded 53 shutouts at Norwin and led the Knights to the 2017 state soccer title. But upon arriving at Division I Ohio University in 2018, she became, well, human. She suffered a concussion during the first week of...
Kiski Area grad Roscosky off to strong start for W&J wrestling
Brayden Roscosky wants to win every match he wrestles. He also has a firm grasp on reality, and the Washington & Jefferson freshman lets that guide his mindset. “If I’m not going to win, I want to lose that match in style,” Roscosky said. “If I’m going to lose. I’m...
Sharks place forward Evander Kane on waivers
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks have placed forward Evander Kane on waivers and plan to send him to the AHL if he isn’t claimed by another team. Assistant general manager Joe Will said Sunday that Kane has been placed on waivers before his 21-game suspension for submitting...
Mario Lemieux to oversee hockey operations as Fenway Sports Group deal with Penguins almost done
For Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang, Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle are much more than the people who have owned his employer. They’re “Mario and Ron.” He has a personal relationship with each of them. And he’s happy for them. That’s because they’re still going to be involved with the...
Penguins Prospect Watch: P.O Joseph scores his 1st goal of the seasonVideo
An occasional look at how the Penguins’ prospects have performed over the previous seven days: • In the American Hockey League (AHL), forward Filip Hallander had an overtime goal for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 3-2 road win against the Charlotte Checkers on Tuesday. A second-round pick (No. 58 overall)...
Steelers vs. Bengals: What they’re saying in Cincinnati after win
Bullied by the Bengals. What more is there to say? The Bengals rolled over to the Steelers Sunday in dominating fashion. Cincinnati is making a playoff push. Pittsburgh is making a push for an offseason team overhaul. Still, we checked in with writers in Cincinnati after the 41-10 home win....
First Call: Mike Hilton says Steelers’ familiarity aided pick-6; significant injury for upcoming Steelers’ foe; Penguins head west
An ex-Steeler talks about how knowledge of his former team helped during a showdown Sunday. We look at a significant injury concern for an upcoming team on the Steelers schedule, odds for the ACC championship game and some similarities between the Penguins and their next opponent. All that in Monday’s...
Pirates A to Z: Travis Swaggerty getting ready to return after losing 2 seasons to setbacks
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Travis Swaggerty Position: Center field Throws: Left Bats: Left Age: 24 Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 200 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Did not play...
Madden Monday: ‘What you saw the Steelers do is what the Steelers are’
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 41-10 defeat in Cincinnati Sunday was distasteful on every level. An anemic offense. A Swiss cheese defense. Silly penalties and ill-timed drops. But as Mark Madden pointed out during this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, one particular element sticks out beyond all else. “It’s the Bengals. It’s the...
Penguins fall to Flames in shootout despite goaltender Tristan Jarry’s strong play
Tristan Jarry has been good this season. That notion was validated Monday afternoon when the NHL named the Penguins goaltender the league’s second star of the week due to his strong play over the previous seven days. Entering the day, he was tied for second in the NHL with three...
Pitt women’s volleyball earns No. 3 overall seed for NCAA TournamentVideo
The Pitt women’s volleyball team, which came up just short of earning a spot in the Final Four last season, is among the favorites to make another deep run in the NCAA Tournament. Sunday night, the Panthers (26-3, 13-3 ACC) received the No. 3 overall seed for the NCAA Tournament....
