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Jon Gruden sues NFL over publication of his offensive emails
Former Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden has sued Commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL, alleging a “malicious and orchestrated campaign” was used to destroy Gruden’s career by leaking old emails he had sent that included racist, misogynistic and homophobic comments. The suit was filed in district court in Clark...
Browns star Nick Chubb out against Patriots, on covid-19 list
CLEVELAND — Bill Belichick doesn’t have to worry about his New England defense containing the Cleveland Browns’ best offensive player. Star running back Nick Chubb will miss Sunday’s game against the Patriots after testing positive for covid-19 earlier this week and then not passing protocols in time to be eligible...
T.J. Watt on the art, science of batting passes, at which Steelers excel
There were 81 batted down passes in the NFL through nine weeks of this season, according to Pro Football Focus. Teammates T.J. Watt and Cameron Heyward, by themselves, have accounted for almost 10% of them. Heyward’s five plus Watt’s three in addition to two from Chris Wormley gave the Pittsburgh...
Analysis: Can NFL’s halfway award contenders sustain success?Video
In an unpredictable NFL season, with only the Detroit Lions showing true consistency — and not quite what you seek — pinpointing the best performances at the halfway mark is a particularly difficult task. For example, who is the front-runner for coach of the year with the likes of Kliff...
Steelers WR Chase Claypool will not play Sunday, but TE Eric Ebron will
The attrition continues on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ wide receivers depth chart. Chase Claypool will not play in Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions after sitting out the entire week’s worth of practice because of a toe injury. Claypool joins JuJu Smith-Schuster, who had season-ending shoulder surgery last month, as wide...
Holding aside, Pressley Harvin III seeks more consistency as Steelers punter
What Pressley Harvin III has done with his right foot at the midpoint of his rookie season indicates he is among the bottom third of NFL punters. The Pittsburgh Steelers, though, place a value on what Harvin can do with his hands, and it is in that job as a...
Penguins recall defenseman Juuso Riikola, goaltender Louis Domingue
Juuso Riikola’s return to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton did not last that long. Barely even one day, in fact. On Friday, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced they recalled the reserve defensemen less than 24 hours after he was assigned to their American Hockey League affiliate. Riikola’s recall is on an emergency basis. Such a...
Annual Pennsylvania Karate Championships set to test the best Saturday
Saturday’s 48th annual Pennsylvania Karate Championships are going back to where it all began. The Quality Inn in New Kensington, formerly the Clarion Inn, will provide the setting for the event, and co-organizer Master Frank Caliguri from Caliguri’s Academy of Martial Arts in Lower Burrell said this year’s event will...
Despite mid-week injuries, Steelers’ Najee Harris and Kendrick Green will play vs. Lions
Despite an apparent mid-week foot injury, Pittsburgh Steelers workhorse running back Najee Harris will play in Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions. After he was listed as a limited participant at Thursday’s practice, Friday’s injury report had Harris as a full participant. Starting center Kendrick Green similarly was a Thursday...
Mark Madden: Louis Lipps made a mistake but should still get his Steelers Hall of Honor moment
Louis Lipps is an all-time Pittsburgh Steelers great. Had Lipps played on Super Bowl teams, he might be recognized as their best wide receiver ever. Lipps was arrested for DUI this past Saturday night. His truck struck a parked trailer. Lipps was scheduled to be inducted into the Steelers’ Hall...
Pirates announce promotional dates, including bobbleheads for Mazeroski, Drabek, Reynolds
In advance of single-game ticket sales starting Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced 36 promotional dates for the 2022 season at PNC Park, including bobbleheads celebrating Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski, Cy Young winner Doug Drabek and All-Star Bryan Reynolds. The Pirates are planning 36 promotional dates, including 26 giveaways, a...
Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi allows his pride, bravado to show after victory against North Carolina
Sometimes, Pat Narduzzi just can’t help himself. Pitt’s coach is justifiably proud of his team’s 8-2 record as it moves closer to a second ACC Coastal championship since 2018. If Pitt defeats Virginia on Nov. 20 at Heinz Field and Miami loses any of its three remaining games, the Panthers...
Jahan Dotson, No. 23 Penn State set to host No. 9 Michigan
No. 9 Michigan (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten, No. 6 CFP) at No. 23 Penn State (6-3, 3-3), Saturday at noon EST (ABC). Line: Michigan by 1 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series record: Michigan leads 14-10. What’s at stake? The Wolverines will try to snap a two-game series losing streak...
West Virginia hopes to reverse fortunes against red-hot Kansas StateVideo
MANHATTAN, Kan. — West Virginia coach Neal Brown made an obvious observation about Kansas State this week. “They’re playing their best football of the year,” he said. If only the Mountaineers could say the same thing. They were trending in the right direction after back-to-back wins over TCU and Iowa...
First Call: Steelers hope to continue minimizing opponents’ top threats; John Harbaugh says Ravens ‘outplayed’ in loss
In Friday’s “First Call,” the Pittsburgh Steelers know where to focus their defensive attention when the Detroit Lions come to town Sunday afternoon. Ravens coach John Harbaugh is upset with someone very specific in the wake of his team’s loss in Miami on Thursday night. The Penguins’ next opponent is...
Tim Benz: Steelers’ desire to always avoid a rebuild illustrated by Lions’ never-ending process
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward said he won’t be able to fully appreciate it until he retires. The fact that the team that drafted him has never had to go through a season like the one Sunday’s opponent, the Detroit Lions, are going through. For Heyward, a bad season...
Yankees, Mariners among teams allegedly interested in trading for Pirates All-Star Bryan Reynolds
A few Major League Baseball teams are looking for a center fielder. Their eyes are locking on Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star Bryan Reynolds. According to Jon Morosi of the MLB Network, a significant market is building for Reynolds, with the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners in front of the pack....
This date in sports history: Nov. 12
1892 — William “Pudge” Heffelfinger becomes the first pro football player by getting $500 to play for the Allegheny Athletic Association against the Pittsburgh Athletic Club. Heffelfinger doesn’t disappoint his bosses, returning a fumble for a touchdown to give Allegheny a 4-0 victory. 1920 — Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis is...
Ex-Penguins forward Patric Hornqvist welcomed back to PittsburghVideo
Patric Hornqvist was back in a familiar spot Thursday. Near the crease of one of the net in PPG Paints Arena. Thursday’s contest between the Florida Panthers and Pittsburgh Penguins was the first in Pittsburgh since Hornqvist was traded to the Panthers in exchange for defenseman Mike Matheson and forward...
A stunner: Dolphins win 2nd straight, top RavensVideo
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Xavien Howard forced a fumble and returned it 49 yards for a touchdown, Tua Tagovailoa came off the bench and capped his night with a 1-yard sneak for a score with 2:19 left and the Miami Dolphins stunned the Baltimore Ravens 22-10 on Thursday night. The...
Pitt needs overtime to defeat North Carolina
Kenny Pickett vs. Sam Howell was advertised as a shootout between two of college football’s most prolific quarterbacks. Various betting parlors set the over/under points total for Pitt vs. North Carolina well into the ’70s. Passes would fly. Records would shatter. Defenses would bow in embarrassment when it was all...
Jubilant Tristan Jarry leads Penguins to shootout victory against Panthers
Tristan Jarry isn’t the most loquacious member of the Pittsburgh Penguins. He’s fairly stoic and usually just gets directly to the point when queried on any matter. But the Penguins’ starting goaltender doesn’t dodge responsibility. After his squalid performance during the 2021 playoffs, he pledged, “I will be better next...
Ex-Penguins forward Patric Hornqvist welcomed back to Pittsburgh
Patric Hornqvist was back in a familiar spot Thursday. Near the crease of one of the net in PPG Paints Arena. Thursday’s contest between the Florida Panthers and Pittsburgh Penguins was the first in Pittsburgh since Hornqvist was traded south to the Panthers in exchange for defenseman Mike Matheson and...
Riverhounds ‘gutted’ by sudden, unexpected end to season
For two years, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds were able to avoid a covid-19 outbreak within the team, but that changed last week and it forced them to forfeit their first-round playoff game Sunday at Birmingham Legion FC. It was a bitter ending to the season for the Riverhounds, who qualified for...
Pirates CF Bryan Reynolds misses out on winning hardware in Silver Slugger awards
Bryan Reynolds earned his share of honors this season, as the Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder was selected to his first All-Star Game, a finalist for the Gold Glove Award and nominated for the All-MLB team. Once again, he missed out on bring home hardware. Reynolds was a finalist for the...
