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After losing 3 in a row, Jeff Capel hopes Pitt can regain ‘mojo’
Even in the pre-covid days (and especially now), Pitt basketball practice is closed to outsiders. For strategic and privacy purposes, coach Jeff Capel understandably insists on conducting business behind closed doors. Too bad, though. Pitt’s practice Monday — the first after the 26-point loss to a sub-.500 Notre Dame team...
Gateway grad Kayla Trozzi honored by Westminster
During her soccer career at Gateway and then for four years at Westminster College, Kayla Trozzi used her speed and scoring touch to make an impact and earn numerous accolades. Her efforts for the Titans recently were honored with selection to Westminster’s All-Decade Women’s Soccer Team as a first team...
Empty Thoughts: Penguins 5, Rangers 4 (OT)Video
Observations from the Penguins’ 5-4 overtime win against the Rangers: First things first — and boy has that been typed way too often in this space — there was no update on Kris Letang after the game. He left the game at 10:15 of the first period. On a fairly...
This date in sports history: Jan. 31Video
1920 — Joe Malone of the Quebec Bulldogs scores an NHL record seven goals in a 10-6 victory over the Toronto St. Patricks. 1941 — Joe Louis knocks out Red Burman in the fifth round at Madison Square Garden to retain the world heavyweight title. 1950 — High school pitcher...
Minor league report: Nailers lose to FuelVideo
Playing their first game in two weeks, the Wheeling Nailers lost at home, 5-4, to the Indy Fuel on Saturday at the WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va. The Nailers had their past four games postponed due to covid-19-related concerns. Forward Austin Fyten scored two goals for Wheeling while forwards Sean...
Source: Lions trade Matt Stafford to Rams for Goff, draft picks
LOS ANGELES — The Detroit Lions are trading quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for quarterback Jared Goff, two future first-round picks and a third-round pick, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Saturday night...
Patricia Rooney, wife of late Steelers owner Dan Rooney, dies at age 88
Patricia Rooney, the wife of late Pittsburgh Steelers chairman and Ambassador Dan Rooney, died Saturday night at her home, the team announced. She was 88. The matriarch of the Steelers, Mrs. Rooney had nine children, including Art Rooney II, the team’s president. “My family and I are mourning the passing...
Penguins beat Rangers in OT, but lose Kris Letang
The Pittsburgh Penguins entered Saturday’s road game against the New York Rangers knowing they had to do something different to combat what plagued them during the early stages of their ongoing road trip. “We’ve just got to play a better team game,” forward Bryan Rust said. “We’ve got to focus...
Hot-shooting Notre Dame sends Pitt to 3rd straight loss
Jeff Capel had plenty to say after Notre Dame did anything it wanted Saturday night in an 84-58 demolition of Pitt at Petersen Events Center. There were so many negative remarks that it was hard to pick out the one that told the true story of what has happened to...
Duquesne routs St. Joseph’s with suffocating defense
Goodbye to the “La Roche Hex.” Duquesne made its final home-away-from-home men’s basketball game a rousing success before shedding its vagabond status Saturday night. Riding senior Marcus Weathers’ 24 points and 12 rebounds and a suffocating defense, the Dukes posted a 67-50 victory over St. Joseph’s at Kerr Fitness Center....
Robert Morris men drop 6th straight gameVideo
DAYTON, Ohio — Loudon Love scored a career-high 34 points with 11 rebounds, and Wright St. beat Robert Morris, 86-56, on Saturday. Jon Williams had 10 points for the Colonials (3-9, 2-7 Horizon League), who have lost six games in a row. Olisa Ngonadi added seven rebounds. Tanner Holden had...
Super distancing: CBS keeps season protocols for big gameVideo
Jim Nantz and Tony Romo were inseparable when CBS broadcast the Super Bowl two years ago. Next week, they won’t see each other until they are in the broadcast booth a couple of hours before kickoff. “For me, this is going to be very much like what we did during...
Reed dodges rules controversy to share 54-hole lead at FarmersVideo
SAN DIEGO — Patrick Reed was involved in another rules controversy Saturday in the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. He also had a share of the lead with Carlos Ortiz. On the par-4 10th, Reed hit a 190-yard shot out of a bunker with a TV replay showing the...
Chiefs following patchwork O-line into Super Bowl vs. BucsVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs were supposed to have a talented lineup of millionaires, each a seasoned veteran of the rough-and-tumble NFL, protecting their half-billion dollar quarterback as they defended their Super Bowl title this season. Instead, they’ll have a motley cast of late-round draft picks, journeymen...
AP source: Cubs agree to 1-yr deal with former Pirates righty Trevor WilliamsVideo
CHICAGO — Right-hander Trevor Williams agreed to a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, giving the NL Central champions another option for the back end of their rotation. A person familiar with the situation confirmed the deal to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the contract...
Franks-to-Yeboah TD seals National’s 27-24 Senior Bowl winVideo
MOBILE, Ala. — Texas A&M’s Kellen Mond was the Senior Bowl MVP, but two fellow SEC Western Division products made the decisive big play. Arkansas’ Feleipe Franks threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Mississippi tight end Kenny Yeboah in the fourth quarter to help seal the National team’s 27- 24...
Harrar helps lead Penn State to first win over Wisconsin since 2011Video
STATE COLLEGE — John Harrar managed an awkward smile and quick laugh after pulling himself up from the baseline where he had just been denied — by the rim — a highlight-reel dunk on an otherwise career-best day. The missed wide-open slam aside, Harrar did plenty otherwise to help Penn...
Florida beats No. 11 WVU in Big 12-SEC Challenge, 85-80Video
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Colin Castleton scored 15 of his 21 points in the second half, and Florida beat No. 11 West Virginia, 85-80, on Saturday in the Big 12-SEC Challenge. Noah Locke had 19 points for Florida (10-4), which has won a season-high four straight. Tyree Applebee finished with 12....
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Talk of Steelers’ one last shot at Super Bowl is pipe dream
It seems Ben Roethlisberger is going to play in 2021. He’ll extend his contract a few more years but retire after the coming season. He’ll probably convert the $19 million he is due to a signing bonus to spread out the cap hit. He’ll talk center Maurkice Pouncey into playing...
Marseille game off after angry fans march to training groundVideo
MARSEILLE, France — The French league postponed Marseille’s home game against Rennes just three hours before kickoff Saturday after angry Marseille fans marched to the club’s training complex to protest poor results. The LFP said in a statement no new date has been set for the match. But seventh-place Marseille’s...
Buccaneers, Chiefs head into Super Bowl littered with connections to Steelers, region
Before being pushed into “retirement” after the 2011 season, Bruce Arians enjoyed an eight-year run with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including the final five as offensive coordinator. Although Arians’ departure was turbulent, he didn’t forget the connections and friendships he made during his time with the organization. That is apparent by...
Pine-Richland grad focuses on defense to earn starting role at Binghamton
Dan Petcash saw an opportunity and he took it. Going into his sophomore season at Binghamton, there were several openings in the lineup, so he spent the summer working on becoming a lockdown defender. That training has paid off and has led to Petcash, a Pine-Richland grad, getting starter’s minutes...
Grant Basile carries Wright St. over Robert Morris
DAYTON, Ohio — Grant Basile had a career-high 29 points plus 11 rebounds as Wright State topped Robert Morris, 79-70, on Friday night. Tanner Holden had 16 points and six assists for Wright State (12-4, 10-3 Horizon League), which won its fourth straight game. Jaylon Hall added 10 points. Loudon...
Steelers 2021 offseason positional outlook: Defensive line
Editor’s note: This is Part 7 of a 12-part series breaking down the Pittsburgh Steelers at each position in the offseason. All salary cap information courtesy spotrac.com or overthecap.com: One of the biggest questions surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive line entering the 2020 season was how well Stephon Tuitt would...
This date in sports history: Jan. 30Video
1926 — The major league rules committee mandates pitchers must have access to a rosin bag. 1971 — UCLA starts its 88-game winning streak with a 74-61 win over UC Santa Barbara. 1983 — John Riggins rushes for a Super Bowl-record 166 yards on 38 carries to spark the Washington...
