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Madden Monday: Steelers receiving corps ‘is overrated’ and ‘there is not a No. 1 receiver there’
For all the problems that exist with the Pittsburgh Steelers run game — and there are many — 105.9 The X radio host and TribLIVE columnist Mark Madden is also concerned about the passing game. During the Steelers’ 26-17 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger got hit...
First Call: Steelers still favored for next game; Shane Baz set for MLB debut; Gerrit Cole crushed
Monday’s “First Call” has an early look at the Pittsburgh Steelers’ odds of bouncing back from Sunday’s loss when they host the Cincinnati Bengals this week. Another chapter in the Chris Archer trade is about to be written. Gerrit Cole had a rough outing at Yankee Stadium. And we found...
Cole Tucker finds mojo in Miami, finally getting in groove at plate for Pirates
Since spring training, Cole Tucker has been on a soul-searching mission to establish a solid foundation with the Pittsburgh Pirates. It started at the plate, where the emphasis to stay grounded has helped him soar. Tucker might have found his mojo in Miami. He went 6 for 11 (.545) in...
Slippery Rock’s Chad Kuhn hopes final chapter ends with national championship
Chad Kuhn spent four seasons dissecting defenses as Kiski Area’s starting quarterback from 2012-15. Six years, 2 inches, 40 pounds and a position change later, and it’s safe to say Kuhn has a different perspective. Now 24 and working toward his MBA, the 6-foot-3, 240-pound Kuhn ranks among the best...
Lamar Jackson finally leads Ravens over ChiefsVideo
BALTIMORE — Lamar Jackson finally beat Patrick Mahomes, using his legs to rush for 107 yards and scoring twice, including flipping into the end zone for the winning score as Baltimore defeated Kansas City 36-35 Sunday night. Jackson was 0-3 against the Chiefs, and he needed all of his multiple...
Sean Clifford’s growing comfort fueling No. 6 Penn State’s riseVideo
UNIVERSITY PARK — Sean Clifford had plenty of time to bask in the Beaver Stadium atmosphere from the sideline on Saturday. No. 6 Penn State’s quarterback also could have slipped a few appreciative glances at the sprawling sea of white-clad fans from the pocket if he wanted to. “There was...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 19, 2021: Arden Pabst smacks 3-run homer in Curve’s season finale
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 57-62) won 10-3 over St. Paul (Twins). DH Michael Chavis (.267), who is rehabbing an elbow injury in Triple-A, was 2 for 5 with three RBIs, giving him 33 for the season. 2B Tucupita Marcano (.236) was 2 for 4 with two RBIs. SS Diego Castillo was 2...
Filip Hallander ready to ‘take a spot’ with the Penguins
A few days after he sent veteran forward Jared McCann to the Toronto Maple Leafs in a mid-July trade primarily motivated by salary cap concerns, Penguins general manager Ron Hextall offered an optimistic assessment of the primary return he received, forward prospect Filip Hallander. “I would hope he comes into...
Penn State jumps to 6th in AP Top 25 poll after beating AuburnVideo
Clemson and Ohio State slipped to the back of the top 10 in the Associated Press college football poll Sunday, and Penn State jumped four spots to No. 6 after another weekend in which lots of ranked teams had issues. Even No. 1 Alabama. The defending national champion Crimson Tide...
Airing of Grievances: Penalties; injuries; ill-timed big plays highlight Steelers’ latest upset loss to Raiders
On Saturday at Heinz Field, it was S.O.P — same old Pitt. On Sunday at Heinz Field, it was S.O.S — same old Steelers. Yet another upset loss to the Raiders franchise, their sixth in eight games since 2006. Yet another offensive catastrophe. Yet another give-back game in the standings...
Tyson Alualu, Diontae Johnson further in-game injury casualties for Steelers in loss
The day began with the news that two depended-on starters on defense weren’t going to play in the home opener for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The biggest news of the day, aside from the deflating loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, was that star outside linebacker T.J. Watt was injured late...
4th-quarter ejection of Steelers guard Trai Turner displeases Mike Tomlin
Two players were flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct in the fourth quarter Sunday of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 26-17 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders at Heinz Field. That Steelers guard Trai Turner was the only one ejected from the game bothered coach Mike Tomlin. Turner and Raiders defensive tackle Solomon Thomas...
Ben Roethlisberger after Steelers’ loss: ‘I need to be better’
The first public words spoken by Ben Roethlisberger after Sunday’s game were, “I wasn’t good enough.” Two questions from media later, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback’s answer included the phrase, “I just didn’t play well enough.” Not long after that, Roethlisberger remarked, “I just need to be better.” Sense a trend?...
NFL Week 2: Matthew Stafford leads Rams to late scores in win over ColtsVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — Matthew Stafford led Los Angeles on two late scoring drives and Matt Gay made a tiebreaking 38-yard field goal with 2:23 to play Sunday, giving the Rams a 27-24 victory. The Rams have won three straight in this series and have taken all five road openers under coach...
Baker Mayfield shakes off injury, leads Browns past TexansVideo
CLEVELAND — Baker Mayfield came back after hurting his left shoulder to throw a touchdown pass and run for a TD, leading the Cleveland Browns to a 31-21 win Sunday over the Houston Texans, who were in it until starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor got hurt. Nick Chubb had a 26-yard...
Lewin Diaz hits 2-run walk-off homer in 10th to lift Marlins past Pirates, avoid series sweep
The Pittsburgh Pirates are the only team in baseball without a series sweep, and their search for one ended in heartbreak once again. Lewin Diaz hit a two-run home run to right field off Chad Kuhl in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the Miami Marlins to a...
Justin Fields takes over for injured Andy Dalton as Bears beat BengalsVideo
CHICAGO — Justin Fields played the second half after Andy Dalton exited with a knee injury against his former team, and the rookie quarterback used Chicago’s stellar defensive performance to direct the Bears to a 20-17 victory over Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Roquan Smith returned an...
Banged-up Steelers drop home opener to Raiders
Forget all of the positive vibes the Pittsburgh Steelers generated with their season-opening win at Buffalo. Any goodwill the Steelers established a week ago wilted in the 79-degree heat at Heinz Field amid a sea of injuries and big second-half plays that enabled the Las Vegas Raiders to spoil the...
Steelers’ T.J. Watt has groin injury, leaves game vs. Raiders
All Pro Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt left Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders because of a groin injury and did not return. Watt, who less than two weeks ago signed a nine-figure contract extension with $80 million in guarantees, played most of the first half of the...
Brian Dumoulin remains the standard on the left side of the Penguins’ blue line
In advance of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ upcoming training camp, the Tribune-Review will look at the team’s depth. Today, the left-handed defensemen: Despite having been a vital member of the Penguins’ success over the past half-decade, Brian Dumoulin did not break into the franchise’s top 100 career scorers until this past...
NFL Inactives: List of inactive players for NFL games in Week 2
BUFFALO AT MIAMI Bills: DE Boogie Basham; OL Tommy Doyle; DT Harrison Phillips; DE Efe Obada; LB Andre Smith. Dolphins: CB Elijah Campbell; WR Will Fuller; CB Noah Igbinoghene; OL Greg Little; TE Hunter Long; CB Trill Williams. SAN FRANCISCO AT PHILADELPHIA 49ers: CB Emmanuel Moseley (knee); CB Ambry Thomas;...
Joe Haden, Devin Bush injured, did not play in Steelers’ home opener vs. Raiders
Coming off a strong effort in the season opener last week, the Pittsburgh Steelers defense was without two of its starters for Sunday’s home game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Cornerback Joe Haden and inside linebacker Devin Bush were late additions to the Week 2 injury report, each being listed...
Penn State WR Jahan Dotson proves he’s among best in country … again
UNIVERSITY PARK — Jahan Dotson’s teammates can’t help but laugh. The senior wide receiver is one of the most dynamic players in the country and continues to make play after play for the Nittany Lions. He has jokes for his teammates, including ragging on senior defensive tackle P.J. Mustipher for...
Analysis: Wasted opportunity leads to questions about Pitt’s defense
Pitt football coach Pat Narduzzi made a point Saturday afternoon aimed at keeping hope alive after the 44-41 loss to Western Michigan. “It’s one game. It’s not an ACC game,” he said. “All our goals are still ahead of us.” That’s one way to look at it, and that’s probably...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 18, 2021: Michael Chavis homers on rehab stint with Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 56-62) outslugged St. Paul (Twins), 9-5. DH Michael Chavis (.263) in Triple-A rehabbing an elbow injury, went 3 for 5 with his 12th homer of the season. 3B Hunter Owen (.224) went 2 for 5 with two long balls, his 18th and 19th, and drove in three runs....
