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Former Steelers guard Alan Faneca describes moment he learned of Hall of Fame selection
Alan Faneca knew for about two weeks he would be a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021. Keeping that knowledge a secret might have been more difficult than pancaking a 325-pound defensive lineman. Particularly since the former Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro guard missed the cut the...
Empty Thoughts: Islanders 4, Penguins 3Video
Observations from the Penguins’ 4-3 loss to the Islanders First things first, there was no update on Penguins forward Jared McCann. He left the game at 15:00 of the first period due to an undisclosed injury. From the television broadcasts available, it wasn’t evident what might have led to his...
This date in sports history: Feb. 7Video
1882 — John L. Sullivan wins the world heavyweight bare-knuckle title by beating Paddy Ryan in a nine-round bout in Mississippi City, Miss. 1942 — At the Millrose Games in New York, Dutch Warmerdam becomes the first man to clear 15 feet in the pole vault indoors. Warmerdam, the first...
Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson, Calvin Johnson lead Hall of Fame classVideo
Though others have eclipsed him in some sections of the record book, Peyton Manning’s stamp on the NFL is very much a thing of 2021 and beyond. Manning, the quarterback whose meticulous attention to detail helped turn the 21st-century gridiron into a chessboard on turf, was awarded his spot in...
Browns’ Kevin Stafanski named NFL Coach of the Year
For turning around a moribund Cleveland Browns franchise, overcoming injuries and covid-19 concerns, Kevin Stefanski was the Associated Press Coach of the Year on Saturday. The Browns snapped their postseason drought going back to the 2003 season by going 11-5 in the rugged AFC North, then beating the Pittsburgh Steelers...
Steelers get 2 more Hall of Fame representatives in Alan Faneca, Bill Nunn
Alan Faneca and Bill Nunn were members of the same Hall of Honor class for the Pittsburgh Steelers, so it was fitting they also received the NFL’s biggest honor together. Faneca, the former All-Pro guard, and Nunn, whose scouting and personnel career with the Steelers spanned five decades, were elected...
Penguins fall to Islanders, possibly lose Jared McCann
There was plenty to like about the Penguins’ 4-3 road loss to the New York Islanders on Saturday. • Rookie defenseman P.O Joseph got his first career goal. • Forward Evgeni Malkin had his first even-strength goal this season. • The top line of Sidney Crosby, Jake Guentzel and Bryan...
Penn Hills, Pitt grad Aaron Donald beats out Steelers’ T.J. Watt for AP defensive player of year award
T.J. Watt hit the defensive trifecta in 2020, leading all NFL players in sacks, quarterback hits and tackles for a loss. It wasn’t good enough, however, for Watt to win the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year award. The fourth-year Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker was edged by former Penn...
Eagles closer to trading Carson Wentz, but obstacles remainVideo
PHILADELPHIA — Two NFL personnel sources said Friday they heard the Eagles were getting close to trading quarterback Carson Wentz, as Colts general manager Chris Ballard was telling an Indianapolis radio show he is “exploring lots of options” to replace retiring quarterback Philip Rivers. Indianapolis seems a likely landing place...
Robert Morris drops 2nd OT game in row to Youngstown State
The first season in the Horizon League for the Robert Morris men’s basketball team has been a struggle for the stubborn Colonials, yet they don’t appear ready to stop until they get it right. Say one thing: These guys keep on trying. “We’re battling at times,” coach Andy Toole said....
Jordan Spieth shoots 61, raises volume at Phoenix Open
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A day after saying he needed to be patient about results, Jordan Spieth shot a 10-under-par 61 on Saturday for a share of the lead in the Waste Management Phoenix Open. He then repeated himself. “What I’m looking forward to is just staying the course, trusting it,”...
Former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks Jr. dies at 67
LAS VEGAS — Former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks Jr. died after battling prostate and other cancers. He was 67. Spinks died Friday night, according to a release from a public relations firm. His wife, Brenda Glur Spinks, and a few close friends and other family members were by his side...
Rangers deal Elvis Andrus to A’s for DH Khris Davis
Elvis is leaving Texas. Veteran infielder Elvis Andrus was traded to the Oakland Athletics on Saturday, just over two months after the Texas Rangers said the only player remaining from their only two World Series appearances no longer would be the starting shortstop after 12 seasons in that role. Texas...
Super Bowl storylines galore as Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes meetVideo
Someone will make history Sunday in a Super Bowl so filled with storylines it could fill a season of TV programming. Tom Brady, already the true Game of Thrones king, going for a seventh ring. Patrick Mahomes, the apparent heir to the quarterbacking summit, seeking a second in a row...
Virginia turns close game into 73-66 victory against Pitt
Whether the coach is embarrassed or proud — and Jeff Capel has been both in the past week — every loss looks the same in the standings. It’s one more rung you get pushed down the ladder you’re trying to climb. But during the 73-66 loss to No. 14 Virginia...
Buccaneers kicker in 1st Super Bowl vs. team that drafted him
Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop’s NFL career has gone from Mr. Irrelevant in 2009 finally to his first Super Bowl in his 12th season. And it’s been quite a trip. Cut by not one but two teams. A role in one of the NFL’s worst seasons kicking a football...
Miles McBride, Taz Sherman help No. 17 WVU top No. 23 KansasVideo
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Miles McBride scored a career-high 29 points, Taz Sherman had a career-best 25 and No. 17 West Virginia beat No. 23 Kansas, 91-79, on Saturday. The Mountaineers (13-5, 6-3 Big 12) never trailed and got off to a good start in a challenging stretch where they will...
Chiefs’ Kpassagnon driven to succeed on, off football fieldVideo
TAMPA, Fla. — Tanoh Kpassagnon grew up in a home where excellent grades and academic achievements were not only encouraged, they were expected. That’s what happens when your mother is a chemist and father an economist, both holding doctoral degrees. The bar is set incredibly high. “I kind of always...
For Pirates manager Derek Shelton, search for leadership starts with listening, learning
Derek Shelton is looking for leadership on the Pittsburgh Pirates, and believes the search starts from within. As Shelton prepares for his second spring training — and, fingers crossed, his first full season as Pirates manager — he will do so without three key players. First baseman Josh Bell and...
A look inside how CBS planned Super Sunday coverage
LOS ANGELES — CBS and NBC trading Super Bowls is one of the rare times that might end up benefitting both networks. Under the usual rotation, NBC originally had this year’s game from Tampa and CBS owned rights to 2022 in Los Angeles. But in 2019 the networks and the...
Penguins to start goaltender Tristan Jarry against Islanders
The Penguins are scheduled to start goaltender Tristan Jarry for Saturday’s road game against the New York Islanders. In six games this season, Jarry has a 2-3-1 record, a 3.92 goals-against average and an .859 save percentage. He has served as the backup to Casey DeSmith for the Penguins’ last...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Ron Hextall is best choice for Penguins GM, right now
Eyebrows were raised when Chris Drury and Scott Mellanby declined to interview for the Pittsburgh Penguins’ vacant GM job. Drury, 44, is assistant GM for the New York Rangers. Mellanby, 54, has the same job with Montreal. Drury might be the best of up-and-coming NHL executives. If I were Drury...
Penguins activate defenseman Mike Matheson from injured reserve
The Pittsburgh Penguins activated defenseman Mike Matheson from injured reserve. Sidelined for the past eight games because of an undisclosed injury, Matheson returned to the lineup Saturday in a road game against the New York Islanders. Limited to two games this season, the left-handed Matheson has no points. Additionally, the...
NHL reschedules 8 Penguins games
The NHL announced schedule changes for 27 games Saturday because of covid-19 protocol issues around the league. Eight of those changes involve the Penguins. • Penguins at New Jersey, originally scheduled for Feb. 9, is now scheduled for Thursday, March 18, at 7 p.m. • Penguins at New Jersey, originally...
This date in sports history: Feb. 6Video
1943 — Montreal’s Ray Getliffe scores five goals to lead the Canadiens to an 8-3 triumph over the Boston Bruins. 1958 — Ted Williams signs a contract with the Boston Red Sox for $135,000, making him the highest paid player in major league history. 1967 — Muhammad Ali successfully defends...
