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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...
Pitt’s Kenny Pickett, Penn State’s Jahan Dotson named semifinalists for Walter Camp Award
Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett and Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson have been named semifinalists for the Walter Camp Award, which recognizes “the nation’s most outstanding player.” Pickett has become a regular contender for several national awards this season. Previously, he was named a Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award “Top...
Penn State’s young DL making strides, position coach says
STATE COLLEGE — The Penn State defensive line faced a large void, both on the field and off, when 6-foot-4, 326-pound defensive tackle PJ Mustipher suffered a season-ending injury a month ago in the loss at Iowa. The Nittany Lions needed to replace a stout performer on the interior along...
WPIAL football playoff preview: An in-depth look at all 22 games
The simple math tells the story. Twenty-nine WPIAL football teams saw their dreams of a championship end on opening night. Twenty-nine others advanced to join 15 teams that enjoyed a bye week, leaving 44 teams still alive for district gold. The postseason continues Friday with two games on the Road...
Christian Pulisic won’t start in U.S. World Cup qualifier against Mexico
CINCINNATI — Christian Pulisic will not start in the United States’ World Cup qualifier against Mexico on Friday. U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter said Thursday that he envisions the 23-year-old Chelsea winger entering the game off the bench. Pulisic sprained his left ankle during the Americans’ World Cup qualifier at Honduras...
Penguins defensemen Marcus Pettersson, Chad Ruhwedel activated from covid-19 list
Pittsburgh Penguins defensemen Marcus Pettersson and Chad Ruhwedel returned to the lineup Thursday after being activated from the NHL’s list for covid-19 protocol Thursday. To make room for them, defensemen Taylor Fedun and Juuso Riikola were assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL). The team initially announced Pettersson...
Receiver Odell Beckham Jr. agrees to deal with Rams
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Receiver Odell Beckham Jr. agreed to a one-year deal with the Rams on Thursday, choosing Los Angeles and its burgeoning super team over several potential free-agent destinations. The Browns released Beckham on Monday midway through his third season in Cleveland. He cleared waivers Tuesday with no...
Peters Township native Alison Riske advances to Linz final on injury-marred day
LINZ, Austria — Alison Riske advanced to the final of the Upper Austria Ladies Linz Thursday when fellow American Danielle Collins pulled out of their match with a right arm injury after losing the first set 7-5. It was the only set played on semifinals day, as Simona Halep withdrew...
Quiet GM meetings end without hint of CBA resolution
CARLSBAD, Calif. — A looming lockout at the expiration of baseball’s collective bargaining agreement Dec. 1 didn’t change much at the general manager’s meetings this week. “I’m not part of the negotiating team, so I mean, business as usual for us,” Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said. “Business as usual,”...
Najee Harris added to injury report; Ben Roethlisberger, Chase Claypool don’t practice
Facing a short week of preparation after playing Monday night, the Pittsburgh Steelers had their first bona fide practice Thursday, and the session didn’t include quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and wide receiver Chase Claypool. Roethlisberger did not participate because of a shoulder injury that cropped up on the injury report last...
Pirates A to Z: Mitch Keller’s rollercoaster ride included a demotion, change to delivery
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: Mitch Keller Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 25 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 220 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Keller was 5-11 with...
Trai Turner emerges as respected, sage leader of young Steelers offensive line
Is 28 considered old? It’s all relative in life, and perhaps nowhere more than among the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive line. In the context of that inexperienced group, 28-year-old Trai Turner is a veritable pied piper of sage knowledge and insight. “We were all laughing because we were sitting on the...
Panthers agree to deal with QB Cam Newton
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Superman has returned. Whether Cam Newton can save the Carolina Panthers’ sinking season remains to be seen. The Panthers (4-5) announced they’ve agreed to a one-year contact with Newton, bringing him back to the franchise that drafted him No. 1 overall in 2011 — and later cut...
Steelers sign experienced DE-OLB Jacob Tuioti-Mariner to practice squad
A day after being released by the Atlanta Falcons, outside linebacker Jacob Tuioti-Mariner was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers to their practice squad. Tuioti-Mariner is an intriguing depth addition, considering that he played in six games for the Falcons this season and contributed two sacks while playing 18% of Atlanta’s...
Tim Benz: 5-on-5 play crucial as Penguins look to grab 2 points against Panthers
On one hand, the Pittsburgh Penguins have gathered points in eight of their 11 games. On the other, they are currently in last place in the Metropolitan Division. It is far too early to make season-long declarations about this team. Especially since they have yet to play a game with...
