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Coach Mike Sullivan expected to return to Penguins’ bench Sunday
Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan is expected to return to his team’s bench for Sunday’s road game against the Washington Capitals. Sullivan has been in isolation since the team announced he tested positive for covid-19 on Nov. 4. Assistant coach Todd Reirden, who has been filling in for Sullivan during...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Steelers are walking tightrope that usually leads to heartbreak
The American Football Conference stinks. The Tennessee Titans have seven wins, the Baltimore Ravens have six and nine teams have five (including the Pittsburgh Steelers). The AFC might be deep, but so is an outhouse’s reservoir. This has led to optimism among Steelers fans, especially with win No. 6 pending...
Norwin graduate Declan O’Brien playing big role for Allegheny football
Declan O’Brien is hungry for more. The Norwin graduate has emerged as one of Allegheny’s top receivers as a sophomore, and he credited some of his success to a bulkier frame. After being listed at 138 pounds as a high school junior, he entered college at 150. Now, he said...
Pirates A to Z: From perfect debut to strong finish, Max Kranick showed he can be a starter
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: Max Kranick Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 24 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 210 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Kranick was 2-3 with...
This date in sports: Nov. 13
1934 — Ralph Bowman of the St. Louis Eagles scores the first penalty-shot goal in NHL history. Bowman’s goal comes on the second penalty shot attempt in league history and is the only goal for the Eagles, who lose to the Montreal Maroons 2-1. 1949 — Chicago’s Bob Nussbaumer intercepts...
Pine-Richland shakes off slow start, beats Peters Township in Class 5A quarterfinals
With a sputtering offense, miscues on defense and his team trailing at halftime, Pine-Richland coach Steve Campos didn’t need to do much to inspire his team in the locker room, just a reminder was all that was needed. “It was simple and we talked about it all week,” said Campos....
High school football roundup for Nov. 12, 2021: No. 9 OLSH upsets No. 1 Clairton in quarterfinals
Clairton knocked Our Lady of the Sacred Heart out of the WPIAL Class A playoffs the past two seasons in the quarterfinals. On Friday night, the Chargers got their revenge. Nehemiah Azeem threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as No. 9 OLSH upset top-seeded Clairton, 29-15, in the...
Defense, special teams carries Mt. Lebanon past NA, into 1st WPIAL title game since 2000
For the first time since 2000, Mt. Lebanon is headed to the WPIAL championship. No. 1 Mt. Lebanon (11-0) got on the board first and refused to relinquish its lead during a 28-17 victory over No.4 North Allegheny (7-5) to punch its ticket to the Class 6A finals and snap...
2021 WPIAL statistical leaders for rushing, passing, receiving in Week 11
Top performers for Week 11 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania. Passing 411 - Josh Jenkins, Sto-Rox (13 of 14) 342 - Jaren Brickner, Beaver Falls (12 of 26) 333 - Nick Buckley, Keystone Oaks (26 of 49) 307 - Brad Birch, Gateway (22 of 41) 274 - Cadin...
Play from deep in playbook helps Penn Hills get past Gateway
With less than a minute remaining and facing third-and-goal, Penn Hills quarterback Julian Dugger was sent off the field for a play because of an equipment issue, so the Indians had to dial up something they hadn’t done all season. They went to the wildcat with Amir Key. “I just...
Minor league report: Goaltender Filip Lindberg injured as Penguins winVideo
Goals by defenseman Chris Bigras and forward Valtteri Puustinen gave the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins a 2-1 home win against the Charlotte Checkers at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Friday. Goaltender Filip Lindberg started the game for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (6-5-0-1) and made 27 saves on 28 shots but left after the second...
West Virginia rolls over Pitt, gives coach Bob Huggins milestone victory
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — William Jeffress understands the dire situation standing like a fortress between Pitt and success on the basketball court. “Most nights we walk in the gym,” he said, “the odds aren’t in our favor. Our team has been through a lot. We lost a lot. “That’s OK because...
Rochester football team pulls away for win over Springdale
Rochester and Springdale were knotted at seven at halftime of Friday’s WPIAL Class A quarterfinal at Freedom’s Jimbo Covert Field. But the Rams grabbed the lead early in the third and added a pair of scores in the fourth to finalize a 27-7 victory. “Springdale is a good football team....
Thomas Jefferson returns to WPIAL semifinals with dominant win over HamptonVideo
Hampton’s offense had posted extraordinary rushing numbers all season, but Thomas Jefferson knows a little about running the football, too. The Jaguars proved it Friday night. Thomas Jefferson rushed for more than 300 yards, quarterback Joe Lekse scored five times and the Jaguars defeated host Hampton, 42-14, in a run-heavy...
Penn-Trafford makes short work of upset-minded Fox Chapel
It didn’t take long for the Penn-Trafford football team to let upset-minded Fox Chapel know what was in store: a long Friday night in Harrison City. The second-seeded Warriors scored less than two minutes into the game, scored on all five of their possessions in the first half and rolled...
Robert Morris no match for No. 10 KentuckyVideo
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kellan Grady had 19 points, including four 3-pointers, Oscar Tshiebwe had 20 rebounds and 14 points and No. 10 Kentucky blew out Robert Morris, 100-60, in its home opener on Friday night. Daimion Collins went 7 of 8 for 14 points and had a couple of highlight-reel...
Saints without Alvin Kamara, other standouts vs. Titans
NEW ORLEANS — Star New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, starting left tackle Terron Armstead and prominent defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson have been ruled out of Sunday’s game at Tennessee. Kamara has not practiced this week after injuring his knee — but continuing to play — during a loss...
Martin Trainer surprisingly leads PGA Tour’s Houston OpenVideo
HOUSTON — Martin Trainer was in rare territory Friday. Not only did he play well enough to stick around for the weekend, he found himself leading the Houston Open. Trainer holed a pair of long birdie putts and three short ones in a bogey-free round at Memorial Park for a...
Analysis: Confounded by blitz, Ravens offense wilts against MiamiVideo
The Baltimore Ravens weren’t climbing out of this hole. Not the way their offense was sputtering, completely unable to counter what Miami was doing. “This falls squarely on me as the head coach,” Baltimore’s John Harbaugh said. “We were not prepared the way we need to be prepared.” The best...
Duquesne finally gets 2nd shot at Hofstra … 44 years later
The last time Duquesne played in an NCAA Tournament men’s basketball game was during the 1976-77 season, the same year the Dukes played their only game against Hofstra, a 76-70 loss to the Pride in the first round of the Pittsburgh Classic at the former Civic Arena. Duquesne finally gets...
No. 23 Penn State to lean on passing game vs. No. 9 MichiganVideo
STATE COLLEGE — Quarterback Sean Clifford used to run a lot, but that’s not really part of Penn State’s gameplan these days. At this point in the season, with three games left, the No. 23 Nittany Lions aren’t worried about trying to kickstart a stagnant running game by giving their...
Rodgers’ vaccine comments may test his clout with sponsorsVideo
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers could be playing football again less than two weeks after testing positive for covid-19 and misleading everyone about being an unvaccinated player. Whether the off-field consequences of the reigning MVP’s science-defying explanation for why he chose not to get the...
Alison Riske beats Jaqueline Cristian in Linz for 3rd WTA title
LINZ, Austria — Alison Riske rallied to beat Jaqueline Cristian of Romania, 2-6, 6-2, 7-5, in the final of the Upper Austria Ladies Linz on Friday for the American’s third career title. It was the 73rd-ranked Peters Township product’s first tournament win since recovering from foot injuries last year that...
College football preview capsule: Bethany at Saint Vincent
NCAA Division III Presidents’ Athletic Conference Bethany (1-8, 1-7) at Saint Vincent (4-5, 3-5 PAC) 1 p.m., Saturday, Chuck Noll Field, Unity Series: Bethany leads, 12-5 Last meeting: March 26, 2021: Saint Vincent 35, Bethany 6 About Bethany: The Bison enter this week on a three-game losing skid and were...
College football preview capsule: Seton Hill at Lock Haven
NCAA Division II Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Seton Hill (4-6, 2-5 PSAC West) at Lock Haven (1-9, 0-7 PSAC East) 1 p.m., Saturday at Hubert Jack Stadium, Lock Haven Series: Seton Hill leads, 2-0. Last meeting: Seton Hill 27, Lock Haven 10 (2015) About Seton Hill: Seton Hill has struggled...
