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Keith Butler expects improvement from Steelers defense, Devin Bush
When the Pittsburgh Steelers gave up a franchise-record 610 yards to the New England Patriots in 2013, Keith Butler observed that 55-31 beating in his role as linebackers coach. It was just as painful to watch Sunday night when the Los Angeles Chargers put up 533 yards — the most...
Joe Haden returns to Steelers practice; T.J. Watt remains limited
Joe Haden returned to practice for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, the first time the veteran cornerback took to the practice field since suffering a foot injury during a game two weeks ago. Haden was listed as a limited participant on the league-mandated injury report, meaning Friday’s final practice of...
Stuffed with game prep and Thanksgiving dinner, Pitt turns its attention to Syracuse
Stuffed with his mom’s stuffing, Jordan Addison and his Pitt teammates, some of whom took advantage of his open invitation to Thanksgiving dinner, will report back to work Friday. The holiday emerged while Pitt (9-2, 6-1 ACC) was getting ready for its game Saturday against Syracuse (5-6, 2-5) at the...
Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick activated off NFL covid list
The Pittsburgh Steelers activated off Minkah Fitzpatrick of the NFL’s covid-19 list Thursday, clearing the way for the All Pro safety to return to game action Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Fitzpatrick missed this past Sunday’s loss at the Los Angeles Chargers after he was added to the list early...
Every Thanksgiving, Charlie Batch recalls infamous Steelers-Lions coin-flip gameVideo
It is now — literally — half a lifetime ago for the 46-year-old Charlie Batch. But what began as an eager opportunity for a rookie NFL quarterback to face his hometown team on national television turned into one of the quirkiest and infamous memorable moments in Thanksgiving football history. “People...
Pirates A to Z: Canaan Smith-Njigba ready to show he’s a big league outfielder
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: Canaan Smith-Njigba Position: Outfield Throws: Right Bats: Left Age: 22 Height: 6-foot Weight: 240 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Has not played in...
Steelers’ Cameron Heyward hasn’t heard from NFL about alleged punch of Justin HerbertVideo
Cameron Heyward has heard what some people have said about him this week on social media, and it hurts. But one entity he hasn’t heard from yet over the past few days is the NFL office. And that, Heyward hopes, means his wallet won’t also be hurt. With 3½ days...
This date in sports history: Nov. 25
1925 — Red Grange, playing his first game as a professional with the Chicago Bears, is held to 36 yards in a 0-0 tie with the Chicago Cardinals. 1934 — The Detroit Lions suffer the first defeat in franchise history, 3-0 to the Green Bay Packers. The Lions had won...
Minor league report: Penguins fall to CheckersVideo
Goaltender Tommy Nappier made 25 saves on 29 shots for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 4-3 road loss to the Charlotte Checkers at Bojangles’ Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C. on Wednesday. Forwards Jordy Bellerive, Kasper Bjorkqvist and defenseman P.O Joseph each scored goals for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (8-7-0-2). Highlights: The Penguins’ next game...
Vanderbilt’s 2nd-half blitz ends Pitt’s 2-game winning streak
After Pitt’s 68-52 loss to Vanderbilt on Wednesday night, Jeff Capel revealed the concepts he believes could help brighten what appears to be the start of a dark season. “We tried to talk about simple, smart and strong,” he said. For Capel, those three words translate into: Take good shots,...
Pirates keep Yoshi Tsutsugo on 1-year deal
Yoshi Tsutsugo, the Japanese slugger who revived his major league career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, has agreed to return on a one-year, $4 million deal, a source confirmed to the Tribune-Review. Tsutsugo, who turns 30 on Friday, batted .268/.347/.535 with eight doubles, eight home runs and 25 RBIs in 43...
Pirates stay in house, pick Mike Rabelo as new third base coach
The Pittsburgh Pirates will name Mike Rabelo their third base coach, moving their major league field coordinator to a new role next season, a source confirmed Wednesday night to the Tribune-Review. Rabelo, 41, was hired as assistant hitting coach in January 2020 then shifted into a position where he worked...
Penguins end scoring droughts, run win streak to 4 in victory over Canucks
On the eve of a national holiday, Bryan Rust was feeling thankful. He finally scored a goal during the Penguins’ 4-1 win against the Vancouver Canucks at PPG Paints Arena on Wednesday. But the Penguins forward’s gratitude over netting his first goal since the season opener was binary. “First, of...
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson says he expects to play this weekendVideo
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Lamar Jackson insists this is different than last week’s false start. Jackson said Wednesday he’s feeling better and fully expects to play Sunday night for the Baltimore Ravens against Cleveland. He also was at practice, three days after missing a victory at Chicago because of an...
No College Football Playoff spot price to pay for ACC parityVideo
Pat Narduzzi still can’t make up his mind. Back in July, the longtime Pitt coach thought the College Football Playoff should stand pat at four teams. Now, with the 20th-ranked Panthers assured of a spot in the ACC title game after wrapping up the Coastal Division title, he’s not so...
Grouse on the rise: State bird’s population showing improvement after devastation of West Nile virus
Pennsylvania’s state bird population is on an upward trend despite years of decline from West Nile virus. According to Lisa Williams, the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s division chief of wildlife diversity and former state ruffed grouse biologist, the combination of shortened hunting seasons and aggressive habitat work have helped boost grouse...
Vikings praise police for peaceful ending to Everson Griffen crisis
EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings have made mental health support an organizational priority, an investment that only became more important with Everson Griffen’s frightening experience three years ago. The condition of mental illness never truly goes away, as the Vikings were reminded Wednesday. The team was relieved when Griffen...
$790M settlement in lawsuit over Rams’ departure from St. Louis
ST. LOUIS — The NFL and Rams owner Stan Kroenke will pay $790 million to settle a lawsuit filed by St. Louis interests over the team’s relocation to Los Angeles, a joint statement from St. Louis city and county said Wednesday. No details of the settlement were released, and it...
T.J. Watt limited, Joe Haden does not practice in attempts to return to Steelers lineup
Of the three high-profile members of the Pittsburgh Steelers defense who missed this past Sunday’s game, only one returned for the beginning of a new week of practice. And that one returnee was limited in his participation, at that. All Pro outside linebacker T.J. Watt was listed on the league-mandated...
Role in winning TD against aside, Steelers rookie Tre Norwood relished opportunity to start
Rookie seventh-round pick Tre Norwood repeatedly used words such as “grateful” and “blessed” to play every defensive snap of this past week’s Pittsburgh Steelers game. It was the final meaningful snap among them, though, that was most regretful for the Steelers. Norwood was part of a secondary that was duped...
Apollo-Ridge graduate Tre Tipton made the most of his 7 seasons at Pitt
When one of his players is honored by an outside group or a scholarship is given to a deserving walk-on, Pat Narduzzi likes to inject drama into his team meetings. But when he gathered the Pitt team around him Wednesday to announce the most recent piece of good news, his...
Ben Roethlisberger more comfortable running no-huddle than earlier in Steelers’ season
For the first time since Week 4 in Green Bay, the Pittsburgh Steelers featured extensive use of the hurry-up offense in the second half Sunday night against the Los Angeles Chargers. Beginning late in the third quarter, Ben Roethlisberger went to the no-huddle on 11 plays, and that helped spark...
Former Steelers WR Hines Ward among 26 semifinalists for 2022 Hall of Fame class
For a sixth consecutive year, Hines Ward has made it to within two steps of enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver on Wednesday was named as one of 26 modern-era semifinalists to be part of the 2022 induction class. Ward, who retired...
Penguins forward Jake Guentzel seeing more goals and goaltender collisionsVideo
Entering Wednesday’s home game against the Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel was on a career-best five-game goal-scoring streak. Such a surge allowed him to become the team’s leader in goals (eight) and points (15) this season. He is also is one of the team’s leaders in penalty minutes...
Penguins to start goaltender Tristan Jarry against Canucks
Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry is expected to start Wednesday’s home game against the Vancouver Canucks at PPG Paints Arena. This will be Jarry’s sixth consecutive start. In his past five games, Jarry has a 3-2-0 record along with a 1.81 goals against average, a .932 saves percentage and two shutouts....
