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Four Downs: Steelers shelve blitz-heavy philosophy in opener
1. Four is enough Going on three decades, a core tenet of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ identity has been an aggressive defense that pressures opposing quarterbacks. In the 2021 opener, the Steelers certainly pressured the quarterback, but they didn’t do it by being aggressive. After ranking near the top of the...
Chris Stratton embraces the challenge of closer role for Pirates, shining in save situations
Chris Stratton has kept the same mentality and the same routine — with one exception — whether he is a starting pitcher, multi-inning reliever or in his newest role as the closer for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Stratton is learning to find the catcher — either Jacob Stallings or Michael Perez...
Bryan Rust, Kasperi Kapanen flipped the script with the Penguins’ right wingers
In advance of the Penguins’ upcoming training camp, the Tribune-Review will look at the Penguins’ depth. Today, the right wingers: At the dawn of the 2020-21 season, the Penguins intended to insert newly reacquired right winger Kasperi Kapanen on the top line, riding shotgun with franchise center Sidney Crosby. That...
Week 3 high school football roundup for Sept. 17, 2021: Peters Township tops Penn-Trafford
Sam Miller threw three touchdown passes, including two to Carter Shanafelt, as Class 5A No. 5 Peters Township earned a 28-14 victory over Class 5A No. 3 Penn-Trafford (2-2) in nonconference play Friday night. Cade Yacamelli and Carter Green ran for 134 and 109 yards, respectively, for Penn-Trafford, with each...
2021 WPIAL statistical leaders for rushing, passing, receiving in Week 3
Top performers for Week 3 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania. Passing 360 - Thomas Burke, Leechburg (18 of 35) 291 - Michael Smith, East Allegheny (10 of 14) 288 - Brad Birch, Gateway (21 of 30) 260 - Graham Hancox, Seneca Valley (14 of 28) 236 - Nick...
Sto-Rox’s big-play defense steals momentum, finds end zone in win over AvonworthVideo
Jaymar Pearson had already shed his Sto-Rox jersey in the minutes after Friday night’s win, but Avonworth’s coach recognized him even without a No. 7 on his back. “That’s the guy right there,” Antelopes coach Duke Johncour said. “He changed the game.” With less than a minute until halftime, Sto-Rox...
This date in sports history: Sept. 18Video
1899 — The Cincinnati Open begins. It is the oldest tennis tournament in the United States still played in its original city and now is known as the Cincinnati Masters & Women’s Open. 1938 — The Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers, 2-0. Left end Dick Plasman tackles Arnie...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 17, 2021: Miguel Yajure throws 6 scoreless for Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 55-62) shut out St. Paul (Twins), 2-0. RHP Miguel Yajure (2-3, 3.09) got the start, walking just one and striking out six in six scoreless frames. RHP Joe Jacques (4.31), RHP Shea Spitzbarth (1.41) and RHP Tyler Bashlor (2.16) each pitched a scoreless inning, with Bashlor collecting his...
Latrobe bounces back with impressive win over Mt. Pleasant
Latrobe achieved what it was looking for Friday against Mt. Pleasant. The Wildcats got back into the win column with an impressive 35-0 victory, and they did it convincingly. Latrobe (2-2) dominated the game in all phases and took advantage of an opponent that was missing its starting quarterback. The...
Bishop Canevin edges Springdale in defensive struggle
The Bishop Canevin and Springdale football teams came into Friday’s Eastern Conference opening clash averaging about 33 points a game each. Both coaches, however, felt the game could be a defensive battle. That is what it turned out to be. Bishop Canevin scored on its opening drive and added a...
Cole Tucker’s sacrifice fly, Chris Stratton’s save lead Pirates past Marlins
After Chris Stratton gave up a leadoff triple then struck out the next two batters in the ninth inning, Derek Shelton made a mound visit to offer a risky proposition that put the outcome on the line. The Pittsburgh Pirates manager gave the righty reliever the choice of facing Lewin...
Saint Vincent football eyes 2-0 start as it hosts PAC opponent Geneva
NCAA Division III Presidents’ Athletic Conference Geneva (0-2, 0-1 PAC) vs. Saint Vincent (1-0, 0-0 PAC) 1 p.m. Saturday, Chuck Noll Field, Latrobe Series: Geneva leads 16-11-1 Last meeting: Geneva 48, Saint Vincent 10 on Oct. 5, 2019 About Geneva: The Golden Tornadoes opened the season with losses to Wooster...
Seton Hill football looking to stay undefeated as it preps for Kutztown
NCAA Division II Nonconference Seton Hill (2-0) vs. Kutztown (1-1) Noon Saturday at Andre Reed Stadium, Kutztown Series: Tied 1-1 Last meeting: Kutztown 62, Seton Hill 17 (2017). About Seton Hill: The Griffins defense is tops in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference in points allowed per game at 10.5. Jaylen...
Steelers notes: Stephon Tuitt takes over police initiative, Raiders rule 5 players out Sunday
Maurkice Pouncey has retired, but a mark he left on the community is being carried on by a former teammate. Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Stephon Tuitt is taking over an initiative in partnership with the Pittsburgh Police that distributes 25 tickets to every Steelers home game to the police department...
Former Pitt coach, Steelers assistant Carl DePasqua dies at 93
Carl A. DePasqua, who scouted Joe Greene for the Pittsburgh Steelers, recruited Dave Wannstedt to Pitt and coached the Panthers for four years before the arrival of Johnny Majors, died Wednesday in Mt. Lebanon. He was 93. Born in Williamsport, DePasqua was a three-sport athlete at Williamsport High School (football,...
JuJu Smith-Schuster OK with his slot/outside assignments in Steelers opener
The change in his role appears to be minor from what he balked at last season, but JuJu Smith-Schuster is saying all the right things about his responsibility in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense. “I was very happy with our playcalling and the position they put us in,” Smith-Schuster said Friday...
Hendrick Motorsports stars dodging NASCAR playoff elimination at BristolVideo
A surprisingly strong start to the playoffs for Joe Gibbs Racing — two races, two wins and two drivers locked into the second round — has put Hendrick Motorsports in a precarious position headed into the first elimination race. Alex Bowman and William Byron both start Saturday night’s race at...
Penguins CEO/president David Morehouse undergoes heart procedure
Penguins president and CEO David Morehouse underwent a scheduled heart procedure Wednesday at UPMC Presbyterian. The team issued a statement on Friday indicating Morehouse, 61, “is resting comfortably and is expected to make a full recovery and resume work prior to the start of the 2021-22 regular season.” The Beechview...
With 34 sacks in 32 games at Heinz Field, Steelers’ T.J. Watt excited for home opener
One by one, all week long, Pittsburgh Steelers players and coaches have discussed the eagerness with which they are looking forward to playing a game in front of a packed Heinz Field for the first time in more than 21 months. T.J. Watt, though, seemingly has the most to gain...
Newberry: A tribute to the trailblazers of college football
ATLANTA — When racial protests rocked the nation last summer, the College Football Hall of Fame became a target of the anger. The glass facade that looks out over Centennial Olympic Park was shattered. The gift shop was vandalized. The final toll was a quarter-million dollars in damage. Fortunately, nothing...
Joe Haden, Devin Bush questionable to play for Steelers
So much for the lack of “injury damage” that coach Mike Tomlin referred to in the wake of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season opener. Tuesday, Tomlin indicated there were no injury concerns for the Steelers leading up to Sunday’s home opener against the Las Vegas Raiders. But by the time the...
Full day of amateur, pro boxing set for Saturday in Murrysville
Boxing promoter Derek Gionta of Monroeville is back on his mission to return boxing to a prominent place among Pittsburgh sports. That mission continues with a full day of amateur and pro fights Saturday at the Murrysville SportZone. “The key is to have enough shows to keep fighters busy so...
Payton: Saints to spend Week 3 at TCU, then return home
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints have decided to continue practicing at TCU next week in preparation for their Week 3 game at New England before returning to their New Orleans-area headquarters in Week 4, when they will host the New York Giants in the Superdome, coach Sean Payton...
Penguins announce television schedule
The Penguins announced their television schedule for the 2020-21 season. A total of 13 of their games will be exclusive to national outlets between ABC (three), TNT (five) ESPN (one) and ESPN+ or Hulu streaming platforms (four). The other 69 games on their schedule will appear regionally on AT&T SportsNet....
ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit on returning to Penn State for Whiteout: ‘I think it’s going to be electric’
STATE COLLEGE — ESPN commentator Kirk Herbstreit has been a vocal advocate of the Penn State Whiteout as one of the best environments in all of college football. And the longtime analyst has the chance to experience it yet again this weekend when he calls Saturday night’s game between No....
