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Steelers inside the ropes: Offense (finally) gets a TD in 2-minute drill — from Skylar Thompson
The defense starting out as ahead of the offense is a cliched mantra seemingly as old as training camp itself. That’s certainly been true this year for the Pittsburgh Steelers — almost unanimously, when it comes to the staged 2-minute drills. Until Thursday, that is. But it took fourth-string quarterback...
Dak Prescott is upbeat Micah Parsons will remain with Cowboys
OXNARD, Calif. — Having dealt with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones in multiple rounds of high-profile contract negotiations, quarterback Dak Prescott has played the proverbial game and lived to tell about it. His own experience is why Prescott remains confident star defensive end Micah Parsons will be a Cowboy for...
Akshay Bhatia shoots career-best 62 to lead in PGA playoffs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Akshay Bhatia had a blazing finish to get his PGA Tour postseason off to a good start, closing eagle-birdie-birdie for an 8-under-par 62 to post his career low and take a one-shot lead over Tommy Fleetwood in the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Scottie Scheffler, playing for the...
Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffers leg injury at practice
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. — Houston Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson appeared to suffer a significant leg injury Thursday during practice at the Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia. According to reports, Gardner-Johnson tried to tackle receiver John Metchie and after making contact fell to ground and began writhing in pain....
Impressive Steelers rookie Yahya Black ‘blocks’ out praise the same way he does QBs’ passes
Asked what the key is for a pass-rushing interior lineman at batting down passes, Yahya Black has a quick answer. “Just repetition,” the Pittsburgh Steelers rookie defensive lineman said. “At first, you’re just throwing (a hand) up there, hoping that you’re in the way. But, yeah, it comes with repetition.”...
Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater out for season
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Los Angeles Chargers tackle Rashawn Slater suffered a torn patellar tendon in practice Thursday and will miss the upcoming season. He’ll undergo surgery and be placed on injured reserve, the team said. Slater was hurt less than two weeks after signing a multi-year contract extension last...
Rams’ Jared Verse helped off field after apparent knee injury
LOS ANGELES — Jared Verse had to be helped off the field during practice with the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday after bumping knees with teammate Braden Fiske. Coach Sean McVay wasn’t immediately certain of the severity of the injury for Verse, the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year last...
New Penguins D Caleb Jones eyes earning everyday NHL role
When Caleb Jones reports to preseason training camp in September, he’ll be getting underway with the Pittsburgh Penguins at a time of considerable organizational change. With Dan Muse — a first-time head coach in the NHL — and a new staff replacing Mike Sullivan and his assistants for 2025-26 and...
Slippery Rock picked to win PSAC West Division in preseason football poll
The Slippery Rock football team made a trip to the NCAA semifinals last season and, according to coaches in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, the Rock has the capability to find additional success this fall. Slippery Rock was voted as the favorite in the PSAC West Division in a preseason...
Cameron Heyward not practicing while awaiting new contract from Steelers
Cameron Heyward isn’t practicing in team portions of training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and it apparently has nothing to do with injury or keeping the 36-year-old defensive tackle fresh for the regular season. Heyward isn’t practicing because he wants a reworked contract. According to an ESPN report that TribLive...
Penn State has installed Jim Knowles’ defense at ‘rapid pace,’ with a few big changes coming
STATE COLLEGE — Jim Knowles has quickly made his presence known at Penn State. He carries a calm, quiet demeanor as he observes practices, noting everything he likes and doesn’t to pass it on to his position coaches. But when he wants to command a room, he can do so...
Jaguars to play starters, including Travis Hunter, vs. Steelers
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter will make his professional debut playing both sides of the ball. Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen said Thursday that Hunter and most of the team’s other starters will play in their preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night. “Everybody’s going...
Steelers sign former 3-time Pro Bowl tackle Andrus Peat, backup QB Logan WoodsideVideo
In an effort to address the depth of their offensive line, the Pittsburgh Steelers added veteran Andrus Peat on Thursday. A 31-year-old taken with the 13th overall pick of the 2015 draft, Peat has 126 games and 103 starts of NFL experience. Between midway through his rookie season and 2022,...
QB Aaron Rodgers to join most Steelers veterans on sideline for preseason opener at JacksonvilleVideo
The backups will be on full display for the Pittsburgh Steelers when they open the preseason Saturday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Coach Mike Tomlin announced Thursday that most of the team’s veterans won’t see the field at Everbank Stadium. That includes many of the big names that the Steelers...
Pitt AD Allen Greene discusses revenue-sharing strategy, Panthers’ positioning in new college sports landscape
In the aftermath of the House vs. NCAA settlement in June, which greenlit direct revenue-sharing between universities and student-athletes, Pitt athletic director Allen Greene painted an optimistic picture as to how the Panthers are ready to meet the moment. Two months later, Greene again projected confidence in Pitt’s positioning within...
Here’s what you need to know about ESPN’s new steaming service and its deals with the NFL and WWE
ESPN’s much-discussed streaming service finally has its launch date. The network announced Wednesday that its direct-to-consumer service and enhanced app will debut Aug. 21. The announcement coincided with Disney’s quarterly earning report. This week’s expanded deals with the NFL and a new partnership with WWE provides ESPN with more inventory...
Tim Benz: Can’t get optimistic about Paul Skenes contract rumors? Embrace your own cynicism first
A lot of Pirates fans and media members have been quick to dismiss this week’s “rumor” via 93.7 The Fan that the Pirates have “tried to make some headway” on a contract extension with star pitcher Paul Skenes. Most folks have been dubious of that prospect for many reasons. •...
U mad, bro? Rotten trade deadline, monumental collapse in Colorado have Pirates fans seething
A comically bad loss in Denver. A tragically mangled trade deadline. And some remarkably ill-phrased quotes from a general manager grasping at straws. I’ll hand it to the Pirates. Even now that Steelers training camp has started, they keep finding ways to stay in the headlines. I’ll hand it to...
First Call: Watch David Bednar’s first save as a Yankee; Art Rooney II on Ireland travel plans
Thursday’s “First Call” features Art Rooney II’s travel plans for the Steelers when they head to Ireland. We look at the Browns quarterback situation for their preseason opener and Travis Hunter’s chances of playing on both sides of the ball against the Steelers on Saturday in Jacksonville. Plus, you can...
Dennis Santana plans to ‘turn the page’ after early struggles as Pirates’ new closer
Dennis Santana had blown a save for the second time in three appearances, surrendering two earned runs in the ninth inning of a 4-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday afternoon. That it came only five days after a disastrous outing in Colorado where the Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed...
Former Pirate David Bednar goes longer than expected for 1st Yankees saveVideo
ARLINGTON, Texas — Mars graduate David Bednar got his first save for the New York Yankees after going a little longer than expected, and they ended their five-game losing streak before going home. Bednar got the final five outs, all on strikeouts, in their 3-2 win at Texas on Wednesday....
Rookie Dylan Fairchild making strides on OL as Bengals set for preseason openerVideo
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals drafted Dylan Fairchild in April with the expectation he would be their starting left guard when the season opens Sept. 7 in Cleveland. During the first two weeks of training camp, Fairchild has looked every bit like a starter. Fairchild and the rest of Cincinnati’s...
RB James Cook’s contract standoff with Bills reaches 3rd practiceVideo
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills and James Cook are in agreement on at least one aspect of the running back’s contract standoff, which had the starter skipping his third consecutive training camp practice Wednesday. Neither side will hazard guessing on how much longer Cook will continue declining to practice...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 6, 2025: Antwone Kelly, 2 relievers combine on 2-hitter for Curve
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 65-44) lost 5-4 to Omaha (Royals). LF Ronny Simon (.311) went 3 for 5 with a run scored, RBI and his 27th stolen base. 1B Nick Solak (.365) went 2 for 3 with a double and RBI. RF Matt Fraizer (.291) went 2 for 4 with a double...
Red Sox sign rookie phenom Roman Anthony to an 8-year, $130 million contact
BOSTON — The Red Sox signed rookie phenom Roman Anthony to an eight-year, $130 million contract Wednesday, spending some of the cash they saved by trading Rafael Devers away on a player they hope will be the centerpiece of the next generation of Boston stars. The 21-year-old outfielder, who had...
