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NCAA president to meet with protesting basketball playersVideo
NCAA president Mark Emmert is planning to meet this week with a group of basketball players who used a social media campaign at the start of March Madness to protest rules banning college athletes from earning money from their names, images and likenesses. Ramogi Huma, executive director of the National...
Duquesne’s Marcus Weathers enters transfer portal
Marcus Weathers, who led Duquesne in scoring the past two seasons, has entered his name in the NCAA transfer portal and will use his bonus year of eligibility at another school. Weathers could have returned to Duquesne next season, thanks to the NCAA’s ruling that 2020-21 doesn’t count against a...
New Penn State basketball coach Micah Shrewsberry tackles numerous topics during introduction
UNIVERSITY PARK — New Penn State men’s basketball coach Micah Shrewsberry was officially introduced Tuesday afternoon with a virtual news conference from the Bryce Jordan Center. Shrewsberry, the former associate head coach at Purdue who also served as an assistant in the NBA with the Celtics, fielded a variety of...
Column: Bristol avoided the mess most feared for a dirt race
BRISTOL, Tenn. — The pandemic gave NASCAR an overdue opportunity to break from the way things had always been done in the sport. The traditional three-day race weekend was scrapped as NASCAR scrambled to complete a season while following covid-19 protocols. Practice was scrapped and few complained, the same for...
A healthy scratch for a playoff game, Jared McCann looking invaluable now for Penguins
Jared McCann ended last season without a goal in 25 games and without a spot in the lineup for one of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ playoff games. From a healthy scratch who seemingly lost his scoring touch to … one of the Penguins’ more consistent scorers and relied-upon players? In March,...
Westmoreland Campus Clippings: Belle Vernon’s Judy rolling in awards
Junior Devin Judy can bring the heat, and the hard-throwing pitcher from Gannon is raking in the awards as a result. Judy, a Belle Vernon graduate, received a pair of accolades after a strong outing against nationally ranked Mercyhurst. The right-hander was named the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Atlantic...
Pirates starting pitching breakdown: Is JT Brubaker ready for a breakout season?
Breakout candidate JT Brubaker, the team’s 2018 minor league pitcher of the year, started last season in the bullpen before moving into the starting rotation when Mitch Keller went on the injured list. After missing most of the 2019 season with forearm issues, Brubaker went 1-3 with a 4.94 ERA...
Despite rocky spring, Pirates still counting on Mitch Keller to anchor starting rotation
When Derek Shelton named Chad Kuhl the Opening Day starter, the Pittsburgh Pirates manager refused to reveal the order for the rest of his starting rotation. Pirates general manager Ben Cherington clarified the situation somewhat, affirming he expects left-hander Tyler Anderson and righties JT Brubaker, Trevor Cahill and Mitch Keller...
Pitt hits ‘play’ after week-long ‘pause,’ but Pat Narduzzi remains cautious
Pat Narduzzi could be talking to his players, coaches, reporters, probably his wife and children, too, and his message would be the same: “Wear your mask. Wash your hands. Get yourself a little distance. Don’t pile up on each other. We’ll be good.” If that sounds familiar, it’s because he...
With Tristan Jarry’s status in limbo, Penguins recall G Maxime Lagace to taxi squad
In a move that otherwise might be swept aside among the torrent of procedural transactions the Pittsburgh Penguins execute on a seemingly daily basis in navigating the salary cap during this coronavirus-affected season, the recall of Maxime Lagace to the taxi squad Tuesday is notable because of the unknown status...
With approval of 17th regular-season game, Steelers get home matchup against Seahawks
The implementation of a 17th NFL regular-season game became official Tuesday, which means the Pittsburgh Steelers will play a ninth home contest next season and the opponent will be the Seattle Seahawks. The NFL schedule had enjoyed a 16-game format since 1978. The additional game will be an AFC vs....
NFL owners approve 17-game regular season, 3 preseason games
The NFL is increasing the regular season to 17 games and planning to have full stadiums for those games. While reducing the preseason to three games, the league will be able to generate additional revenue, of course. America’s most popular sport also will provide more content for the broadcast partners...
Kevin Newman finishes spring training with .606 batting average as Pirates tie Twins
Kevin Newman didn’t know which was better, finishing with the best batting average in spring training history or never striking out in 39 plate appearances over 13 Grapefruit League games. The Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop didn’t want to choose. “I’ll take both of them, honestly,” said Newman, who batted an astronomical...
New mock NFL draft predicts 2 Penn State players going in top 10
The latest mock draft from NFL Draft Bible founder Ric Serritella includes two Penn State players being selected in the top 10 — something that hasn’t happened in more than 20 years. The new draft, posted Monday on Sports Illustrated’s web site, puts linebacker Micah Parsons and defensive end Jayson...
Days after opting out, Todd Frazier returns to Pirates on a minor league contract
Todd Frazier was out, but the Pittsburgh Pirates pulled him back in. Three days after opting out of his contract after being told he wouldn’t make the Opening Day roster, the 10-year veteran corner infielder signed a minor league contract to return to the Pirates. Frazier batted .250 (7 for...
Flyers place defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere on waivers
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Flyers placed defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere on waivers on Tuesday, a surprising move that comes as Philadelphia is attempting to stay in the playoff hunt. Gostisbehere has five goals and six assists for 11 points in 25 games, and he was benched for a three-game stretch two...
Duquesne football will host NEC championship game April 11 vs. Sacred Heart
Spring football appears to suit Duquesne. The Dukes, who won all four games this spring after the covid-19 pandemic wiped out the fall season, will host the Northeast Conference championship game against Sacred Heart on April 11 at Arthur J. Rooney Field. Conference officials said a kickoff time has not...
Steelers add running back depth, sign Kalen Ballage to 1-year contract
Kalen Ballage is on his fourth team in four years with the Pittsburgh Steelers signing the 25-year-old running back to a one-year contract Tuesday. Ballage, who is listed at 6-foot-2, 231 pounds, spent last season with the New York Jets and Los Angeles Chargers after playing two years with the...
Mike Yurcich sets tone for Sean Clifford, Penn State offense: ‘He’s not a thermometer, he’s a thermostat’
STATE COLLEGE — Sean Clifford has established himself as a tough, hard-nosed competitor during his time at Penn State, especially in his two seasons as the team’s starting quarterback. The results haven’t always been consistent, and Clifford’s own play has been up-and-down at times, particularly in 2020, but his effort...
Supreme Court case could change the nature of college sports
WASHINGTON — A Supreme Court case being argued this week amid March Madness could erode the difference between elite college athletes and professional sports stars. If the former college athletes who brought the case win, colleges could end up competing for talented student athletes by offering over-the-top education benefits worth...
Duquesne gets commitment from former Indiana State center Tre Williams
Duquesne basketball coach Keith Dambrot continued to restock his roster, getting a verbal commitment from transfer center Tre Williams, who spent the past two seasons at Indiana State. Committed?? pic.twitter.com/PKk9Lqf9LC— Tre williams (@Treauhn) March 29, 2021 Williams is the third prospect in the past week to announce intention to enroll...
Pitt football resumes spring drills after covid-related pause
Pitt football resumed spring practice Tuesday morning at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on the South Side after postponing drills for the past week because of covid-related protocols. Absolutely a beautiful morning for football!!! #H2P pic.twitter.com/o0pkI3O1iL— Pat Narduzzi (@CoachDuzzPittFB) March 30, 2021 Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi led the team through four...
Highmark Inc. purchases naming rights to Buffalo Bills’ stadium
Pittsburgh is no longer the only city with a Highmark Stadium. The Buffalo Bills’ home is also called Highmark Stadium. The team made it official with a formal announcement Tuesday morning. Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, a newly rebranded health insurer, has purchased the naming rights for what...
Not so ‘Great Expectations’: Pirates balancing development process and final result as Opening Day nears
Back on March 10, BetOnline.ag posted odds on which Major League manager would get fired first. Pirates manager Derek Shelton was fifth on the list at 9/1. Shelton? Fired as manager of the Pirates? Don’t you have to fail to deserve to be fired from a job? And if you...
First Call: Sam Darnold trade idea tied to Steelers; Ex-Pirates bust tries a comeback; Sabres lose 18th in a row to Philly
Tuesday’s “First Call” features a trade idea for the Steelers to consider. It involves a young quarterback. The Buffalo Sabres found another creative way to lose. Some interesting dirt about the New England Patriots and Jimmy Garoppolo. And an infamous name from the Pirates’ past is trying to make a...
