Duquesne football to play at Michigan State in 2027
The Duquesne football team has scheduled a trip to East Lansing to open the 2027 season, the university announced Thursday. The Dukes will play at Michigan State on Sept. 4, 2027, in their first matchup against a Big Ten opponent in the FBS-FCS era. Kickoff time has yet to be...
Penguins re-sign pending free agents Connor Dewar, Ilya Solovyov
Joining the Pittsburgh Penguins represented different but fairly universal ideals to forward Connor Dewar and defenseman Ilya Solovyov. For Dewar, he just wanted to find a role as an NHLer, whereas Solovyov just wanted to play. Each of them will be able to continue those pursuits with the Penguins after...
Aaron Rodgers reportedly coming to Pittsburgh, will discuss contract with Steelers
Rodgers Watch comes to the South Side this weekend. Aaron Rodgers will be in Pittsburgh and could sign a contract with the Steelers, according to a report from 93.7 FM that was corroborated by the NFL Network. A 42-year-old, four-time NFL MVP quarterback, Rodgers would be returning for a 22nd...
Penguins prospect Bill Zonnon joins Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on tryout agreementVideo
Forward Bill Zonnon, one of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ top prospects, signed an amateur tryout agreement (ATO) with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League for the remainder of this season on Thursday. The Pittsburgh Penguins selected Zonnon in the first round (No. 22 overall) in the 2025 NHL Draft....
5 things to watch at Steelers rookie minicamp
It’s the first chance for dozens of players to take to an NFL practice field wearing NFL practice jerseys. And for many, it’s the only chance. Setting aside those who will be taking part in Pittsburgh Steelers rookie minicamp on a tryout basis — and therefore almost certainly won’t be...
Rickard Rakell remains confident Penguins can winVideo
The last time the Pittsburgh Penguins entered an offseason with franchise icon Evgeni Malkin as a pending unrestricted free agent, they had to re-sign several other members of the club that qualified for the playoffs in 2022. One of those was forward Rickard Rakell, whom former general manager Ron Hextall...
Joe Starkey: Will Ben Cherington’s redemption story last through the trade deadline and beyond?
It was a year ago Friday that the Pittsburgh Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton and spared general manager Ben Cherington. It was also a year ago Friday that I wrote a column suggesting Cherington was the worst GM in Pittsburgh sports history. So … happy anniversary? I don’t think I...
First Call: Ex-Pitt QB Nathan Peterman gets another NFL shot; Colts WR praises new Steeler Michael Pittman Jr.Video
Thursday’s “First Call” has evidence of how well-liked Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Michael Pittman Jr. was by his former Indianapolis teammates. An ex-Pitt Panther quarterback is getting another NFL chance. The Penguins’ AHL club is looking to advance in the Calder Cup playoffs. And Mitch Keller tries to stay hot in...
Jacksonville outshines Robert Morris in NCAA 1st-round lacrosse showdown at Joe Walton Stadium
On Tuesday, the country’s news cycle was honed in on the theory of “kamikaze dolphins.” Wednesday night at Joe Walton Stadium, it appeared that the Robert Morris lacrosse team was a victim of them. The Colonials were eliminated from the NCAA Tournament in the opening round on their home turf...
Penguins A to Z: Even with his streakiness, Justin Brazeau broke throughVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason after a brief return to the postseason, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 53 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization. Starting with...
U mad, bro?: Penguins’ playoff exit, departing superstars, expanding NFL schedule have readers in a twistVideo
The Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL playoffs. The NFL might mess with its schedule. Evgeni Malkin could leave Pittsburgh. Andrew McCutchen is grumpy about how he left the Pirates. You can probably imagine how all of that is going over with our readers. If you...
Minor league report: Nailers to face Mariners in North Division final
The Wheeling Nailers will face the Maine Mariners in the North Division final series of the ECHL’s Kelly Cup playoffs. That matchup was established after the Mariners claimed a 3-1 home win against the Adirondack Thunder in Game 7 of a North Division semifinal series on Tuesday. The schedule for...
Wembanyama and Spurs rebound to hand Timberwolves largest postseason defeat, 133-95, to even series
SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs handed Minnesota the worst postseason loss in franchise history, beating the Timberwolves, 133-95, on Wednesday night to even their Western Conference semifinal series at one game apiece. Stephon Castle had 21 points, and De’Aaron...
Ducks beat Golden Knights 3-1 and send series back to Anaheim at 1-1
LAS VEGAS — Beckett Sennecke, Leo Carlsson and Jansen Harkins scored, Lukas Dostal came 5.6 seconds from his first career playoff shutout and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Vegas Golden Knights, 3-1, on Wednesday night to even their series at a game apiece. The Ducks head home with the chance...
Skenes sharp, Lowe homers as Pirates rebound to shut out Diamondbacks
Say one thing for Paul Skenes: He knows how to rebound after a rare subpar performance. Skenes was at his best Wednesday night for the Pittsburgh Pirates, throwing eight scoreless innings in a 1-0 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Skenes (5-2) retired the first 14 batters and...
Pirates farm report for May 6, 2026: Jared Jones makes 2nd rehab start
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple A, 13-22) split a doubleheader with Omaha (Royals). In Game 1, a 5-0 Omaha win, RHP Jared Jones (0-1, 3.00) made his second rehab start. He went three innings, allowing one run on five hits with one walk and two strikeouts. LHP Brandon Neeck (2.25) pitched a scoreless...
Jalen Brunson helps Knicks grab closer-than-normal win vs. 76ers
NEW YORK — Jalen Brunson scored 26 points and helped New York seize control of a close game after a run of blowouts, leading the Knicks to a 108-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Playing without the injured...
Revived power play lifts Sabres past Canadiens in Round 2 series opener
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Bowen Byram and Ryan McLeod scored on consecutive power-play opportunities in reviving Buffalo’s anemic special-teams unit, and the Sabres defeated the Montreal Canadiens, 4-2, in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series on Wednesday night. Josh Doan and Jordan Greenway also scored for Buffalo, which is making...
Avalanche’s depth turns into 14-goal statement in 1st 2 games against Wild
DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche both deep and dynamic, and that unusual combination has the Minnesota Wild searching for answers to their opponent’s offensive onslaught. “It’s one game at a time,” Wild forward Matt Boldy said after the Avalanche’s 5-2 win Tuesday night put Minnesota in a 2-0 hole in...
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo won’t run Preakness
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not run in the Preakness Stakes next weekend, trainer Cherie DeVaux announced Wednesday. DeVaux and owners decided to skip the Preakness and set their sights on the Belmont Stakes on June 6 at Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York. DeVaux, who became the...
Preparing for adversity has helped Seton Hill baseball team construct record-setting season
Some of the best college baseball teams in the country face the same adversity as those struggling to win. Even perennial powers such as Seton Hill are susceptible to getting banged up during the wear and tear of a long season. Contrary to what the Griffins’ impeccable image shows —...
Pitt lands commitment from Texas tight end Ryker Reynolds
Pitt football coach Pat Narduzzi secured his sixth commitment in the Class of 2027 on Wednesday after Texas three-star tight end Ryker Reynolds announced his pledge on X. #H2P After talking with my family and @coachbrentdavis @CoachDuzzPittFB I have decided to commit to the University of Pittsburgh to continue my...
Under Omar Khan, Steelers established trend of drafting champions
As Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Patrick Graham sat down to address media late last month in the immediate aftermath of the team taking cornerback Daylen Everette in the draft, the very first topic Graham addressed was that Everette came “from a good program down there in Georgia.” Indeed, Everette played...
The WNBA’s 30th season brings 2 new teams, a transformational CBA and another title chase for Aces
The WNBA is poised for a historic 30th season after a transformational new collective bargaining agreement was reached in March. Now the league can focus on the play on the court, which will feature the Las Vegas Aces looking for a fourth championship in five years, the return of Caitlin...
NFL and the NFL Referees Association are moving closer toward a new deal, AP source says
The NFL and its officials are moving closer toward a new agreement that avoids a work stoppage. After a lengthy stalemate, negotiations have reached a point where the NFL Referees Association is planning to have a ratification vote this week, a person with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated...
