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List of inactive players for NFL games in Week 8
Miami at Buffalo Dolphins: LB Jerome Baker (knee); CB Trill Williams; WR Preston Williams; S Sheldrick Redwine; OT Greg Little; TE Hunter Long; DT John Jenkins. Bills: TE Dawson Knox (broken right hand); Justin Zimmer (foot); OL Spencer Brown (back); RB Matt Breida; DL Efe Obada; DE Boogie Basham. Los...
As it turned out, Penn State had plenty of fight left, but Ohio State again was too much
COLUMBUS, Ohio — After what we’ve seen the past two games, the crippling injuries at Iowa, the incomprehensible 9-overtime loss to Illinois, the constant unchecked chatter about their head coach’s commitment, It seemed implausible that the Penn State Nittany Lions would even make a game of it, much less win...
Browns’ Myles Garrett shows up in Grim Reaper costume for game vs. Steelers
Myles Garrett showed up hoping to scare Ben Roethlisberger. Cleveland’s star defensive end — and the NFL’s sacks leader — arrived at FirstEnergy Stadium for Sunday’s game against the Steelers dressed as the Grim Reaper, complete with a scythe and the names of quarterbacks he’s taken down in the past...
Zach Banner again not in uniform for Steelers in game vs. Browns
CLEVELAND — Zach Banner has been medically cleared to play, but the Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t quite ready to use him during games. For the second consecutive game after his activation off the injured reserve list, Banner was designated as a gameday inactive for Sunday’s game at the Cleveland Browns. Banner’s...
New head coach has plans to grow CCAC Boyce baseball program
Bill Spina wasn’t ready to walk away from all the sweat equity he put into the Community College of Allegheny County Boyce Campus’ baseball program. Spina, a Plum graduate, will take over the program as coach this year following the resignation of his friend, Austin Long. Long took a position...
Pirates A to Z: Signed to eat innings, Trevor Cahill’s season was sidetracked by injuries
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: Trevor Cahill Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 33 Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 223 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Cahill was 1-5 with...
Minor league report: Nathan Legare scores first pro goal in overtime win for PenguinsVideo
Forward Nathan Legare scored his first career professional goal in overtime and gave the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins a 4-3 road win against the Springfield Thunderbirds at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass. on Saturday. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (5-1-01) also got two goals from forward Felix Robert while forward Valtteri Puustinen added a goal...
Braves rally past Astros to move within 1 win of World Series crown
ATLANTA — A guy who spent most of the season in the minors kept the Braves in it. Then the offense finally came to life. Just like that, Atlanta is one win from its first World Series title in 26 years. Dansby Swanson and pinch-hitter Jorge Soler connected for back-to-back...
Ohio State sends Penn State to 3rd straight loss
COLUMBUS, Ohio — TreVeyon Henderson ran for 152 yards and a touchdown and No. 5 Ohio State made just enough long plays and short field goals to hold off No. 20 Penn State 33-24 on Saturday night. Facing their first real challenge in a month and half, the Buckeyes (7-1,...
Sloppy scoreless draw dashes Riverhounds’ 2nd-place hopes
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds’ chances of hosting a first-round playoff game were dashed Saturday night in one of the sloppiest matches of the season. A total of 39 fouls and 12 yellow cards were handed out between the Riverhounds and Hartford Athletic in a match that featured little rhythm and ended...
Pat Narduzzi: ‘No comment’ when calls went against Pitt in loss to Miami
During his postgame news conference Saturday – after Pitt lost 107 yards in penalties and, finally, the game to Miami, 38-34 — Pat Narduzzi had no interest in talking about the officials. When asked what led to the nine penalties marched off against his team, he said, “No comment.” When...
Sidney Crosby’s long-awaited return not enough as Penguins lose to Devils
The Penguins needed Sidney Crosby. Not necessarily within the limited context of their home game against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday. But for the past 16 years. Over that span, they’ve needed him in just about every way a professional sports team needs an individual athlete. As for Saturday’s...
Hempfield grad Justin Sliwoski rallies St. Francis (Pa.) past DuquesneVideo
Backup quarterback Justin Sliwoski (Hempfield) threw a go-ahead, 5-yard touchdown pass to Kahtero Summers after his 61-yard run set up the score early in the fourth quarter and St. Francis (Pa.) rallied to beat Duquesne, 17-10, in Northeast Conference play on Saturday. Sliwoski entered the game to start the second...
District college football roundup: CMU defense shuts down Saint Vincent
Tre Vasiliadis ran for 102 yards and three touchdowns to lead Carnegie Mellon (6-2, 6-1) to a 34-7 victory over Saint Vincent (4-4, 3-4) in PAC play Saturday. Carnegie Mellon’s defense shut down Saint Vincent’s run game, giving up zero rushing yards. The Bearcats’ Brady Walker threw for 208 yards...
Penguins defenseman Juuso Riikola plays first NHL game in nine months
On a night All-Star forwards Sidney Crosby and Jeff Carter rejoined the Pittsburgh Penguins’ lineup, there was a slightly less celebrated return on the team’s blue line during Saturday’s home game against the New Jersey Devils at PPG Paints Arena. Reserve defenseman Juuso Riikola played in his first regular-season game...
Jarret Doege, Leddie Brown lead West Virginia over No. 22 Iowa StateVideo
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Jarret Doege threw three touchdown passes, Leddie Brown ran for two scores and West Virginia upset No. 22 Iowa State, 38-31, on Saturday. West Virginia (4-4, 2-3 Big 12) came alive on offense after averaging 20 points in its first four conference games. Iowa State (5-3, 3-2)...
The good, bad and scary of the Steelers’ storied rivalry with the Browns
Through seven-plus decades of NFL games, through the wins and losses and one tie, there has been one constant to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ rivalry with the Cleveland Browns: The bus ride up the turnpike. With the exception of the Browns’ three-year absence from the NFL in the 1990s, the Steelers...
With Melvin Ingram out, Steelers call up former 1st-round pick Taco Charlton
It’s Taco time for the Pittsburgh Steelers defense. With Melvin Ingram III ruled out from playing in Sunday’s game in Cleveland because of a groin injury, the Pittsburgh Steelers called up former NFL first-round pick Taco Charlton to serve as their primary backup at outside linebacker against the Browns. A...
Kiski Area grad Nick Bisceglia makes FG with 5 seconds left to lift Robert Morris past Hampton
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — George Martin threw for 315 yards and two touchdowns, and Nick Bisceglia made a 38-yard field goal with five seconds left to help Robert Morris beat Hampton, 38-35, on Saturday. Martin highlighted Robert Morris’ final drive with a scramble to get away from pressure before finding...
Brad Keselowski seeks another title round in final Penske season
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Brad Keselowski moved to Team Penske to become a NASCAR champion and industry leader. He achieved his first goal in 2012 when he won the Cup title, the first for team owner Roger Penske in NASCAR competition. Keselowski also earned Penske’s 500th victory and in 2019 passed...
Kenny Pickett throws two interceptions, defense struggles in No. 17 Pitt’s loss to Miami
When Pitt’s players, coaches and their somber faces gather Sunday to point the finger of blame, there will be many appropriate places where it should land. Start with the defense — a repeat offender — that kept missing tackles while allowing five touchdowns in Miami’s 38-34 victory Saturday in front...
Steelers Four Downs: On the shotgun, short yardage, deep passes and Watt Bros.
1. Shot and chaser There was chatter over the offseason after the promotion of Matt Canada to offensive coordinator that the Pittsburgh Steelers would go under center more often. That hasn’t played out. Ben Roethlisberger is in the shotgun as much as ever. According to data from footballoutsiders.com, the Steelers’...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Playing Baker Mayfield against Steelers complicates Browns’ attack
Cleveland quarterback Baker Mayfield wants to be a warrior. If he could, he’d wear the shoulder harness that protects his injured shoulder outside his jersey. Create a “Spirit of ’76” vibe. Turn it into a commercial. Mayfield has a torn labrum and a fracture in his left (non-throwing) shoulder. He...
Sidney Crosby, Jeff Carter expected to return as Penguins play Devils
Penguins forwards Sidney Crosby and Jeff Carter are slated to be in the lineup for Saturday’s home game against the New Jersey Devils at PPG Paints Arena. Coach Mike Sullivan announced their status following an optional morning skate. “It goes without saying they offer us so much on both sides...
Pirates A to Z: JT Brubaker challenged to improve durability after sophomore struggles
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: JT Brubaker Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 27 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 180 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Brubaker was 5-13 with...
