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Rams get better of division-rival Seahawks in 1st roundVideo
SEATTLE — A lot of Cam Akers churning yards on the ground and mostly a great defense has the Los Angeles Rams moving on in the NFC playoffs at the expense of the division-foe Seattle Seahawks. Akers rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown, Darious Williams returned Russell Wilson’s interception...
Goaltender Casey DeSmith grateful to be back with Penguins
In a strictly pecuniary sense, last season was outstanding for Casey DeSmith. He made a seven-figure salary for the first time in his life, having signed a three-year contract with a salary cap hit of $1.25 million in January of 2019. At the same time, for all the blessings that...
Saints not taking underdog Bears for grantedVideo
NEW ORLEANS — Saints linebacker Demario Davis’ largely productive NFL career also has had its share of disappointing, teachable moments. Losing seasons with the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns helped Davis cherish recent postseason opportunities with New Orleans. And in the playoffs, Davis has experienced excruciating losses in each...
Penguins A to Z: Chad Ruhwedel is the perfect No. 7 defensemanVideo
As the NHL prepares for a new season scheduled to start in mid-January, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 48 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Chad Ruhwedel Position: Defenseman Shoots:...
Last second 3-pointer lifts No. 4 Texas over No. 14 West VirginiaVideo
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Three years to the day since Texas coach Shaka Smart told his players Andrew Jones was diagnosed with leukemia, the junior guard put his latest stamp on what is turning into a special season for the Longhorns. Jones hit a 3-pointer with 1.8 seconds left to lift...
Allen leads Bills past Colts in AFC wild-card gameVideo
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Quarterback Josh Allen and safety Micah Hyde teamed up to make the Buffalo Bills’ losing past history. Now do you Bill-ieve? In a season in which the Bills busted numerous slumps, Allen became Buffalo’s first starter in a quarter century to win a playoff game. And...
Century United joins Women’s Premier Soccer League as expansion team for ’21 season
Another Women’s Premier Soccer League team is coming to the city of Pittsburgh, ahead of the 2021 season. On Saturday, the WPSL, which is entering its 23rd season and is the largest women’s soccer league in the world with more that 130 clubs in 35 states, announced Century United would...
Duquesne loses 2 more players but defeats Fordham
Keith Dambrot has experienced a variety of emotions in what might be the strangest week of his 23-year coaching career. His Duquesne team lost two of its past three games, barely salvaging a 48-45 victory against Fordham on Saturday at La Roche University. Yet, the dominant issue six games into...
Steelers activate Matt Feiler, Robert Spillane, elevate TE Kevin Rader from practice squad
The Steelers activated two players from injured reserve, as expected, and elevated tight end Kevin Rader from the practice squad a day ahead of their AFC wild-card game against the Cleveland Browns. Guard Matt Feiler and inside linebacker Robert Spillane were activated to the 53-man roster Saturday. They returned to...
Duquesne guards Sincere Carry, Maceo Austin leave team
Duquesne is playing short-handed Saturday afternoon against Fordham after starting guards Sincere Carry and Maceo Austin left the team. It is not clear if the players’ absences are permanent. A Duquesne spokesman said Carry “has decided to take time away from the program.” Austin has “stepped away for personal reasons,”...
Four Downs: Browns’ depleted pass defense a good matchup for Steelers
1. Air raid Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback (and Ohio native) Ben Roethlisberger is 24-2-1 in his career against the Cleveland Browns, including 13-0 at Heinz Field. There is reason to believe he can add to that total during Sunday night’s playoff game, based on some of the statistics surrounding the Cleveland...
American Legion baseball pushing forward for spring season
It may be early January, but American Legion Baseball made a huge announcement this week. The season will go on. Jason Bush, who wears numerous American Legion hats, including Region 7 director, District 31 president and Latrobe manager, said national, state, regional and local officials have met and agreed to...
Under Ryan Day, Ohio State’s offense and QBs have taken off
Much has been made of Alabama’s transformation from a dynasty built on Nick Saban’s lock-down defense to one powered by a prolific offense. No. 3 Ohio State, which faces top-ranked Alabama on Monday night in the national championship game, has undergone an offensive evolution of its own in recent years....
Browns get back 3 players off covid list to face Steelers
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns flew to Pittsburgh for the playoffs with some reinforcements — and missing some regulars. Top cornerback Denzel Ward stayed in Cleveland as he recovers from covid-19, leaving a massive hole in the Browns’ secondary as they get ready to face Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Odds of wild-card victory heavily stacked in Steelers favor
Last week, against the Steelers’ JV, Cleveland was in a no-win situation…but had to win. This week, with the Browns ravaged by covid and injury, the Steelers are in a no-win situation…but have to win. As of Friday, the Browns had eight players on the covid list and seven players...
Penguins A to Z: Evan Rodrigues finds a fitVideo
As the NHL prepares for a new season scheduled to start in mid-January, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 48 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Evan Rodrigues Position: Center Shoots:...
Penguins cancel Saturday’s practice due to potential coronavirus exposureVideo
The Penguins canceled their practice and scrimmage at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday out of coronavirus-related concerns. In a statement, the team indicated “the decision was made out of an abundance of caution due to potential exposure of covid-19.” Saturday night, the team said it would announce an update as...
Veteran Steelers players aren’t taking return trip to NFL playoffs for granted
Cameron Heyward thought he would have a Super Bowl ring by now. At worst, an appearance. After all, when he was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 2011 draft, the former Ohio State defensive lineman went to a team a few months removed from playing...
Leading medical expert says some winter sports run greater covid risk than others
With a disclaimer, Dr. Amesh Adalja, a Pittsburgh-based infectious disease and critical care physician, said he is all for winter sports resuming in the WPIAL. He wants to see people active and living their normal lives again. Adalja, who has discussed the effects of covid-19 and “dark days ahead” with media...
High school winter sports set to attempt season with coronavirus waiting around every cornerVideo
In a normal year, real estate is hard to come by on the mats in the Kiski Area wrestling room. Cavaliers wrestlers usually stretch wall to wall as they drill with practice partners and try avoid other teammates doing the same. Over the course of a two- or three-hour practice,...
Varying mask policies create conundrum for high school athletics
Just before the PIAA soccer finals, Gov. Tom Wolf and Pa. Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine announced ramped-up guidelines that would make sports teams wear face coverings during competition. The rules later were loosened, and athletes did not have to wear masks during play, only on the sidelines, if...
Minor league report: Nailers dropped by StingraysVideo
The Wheeling Nailers’ hopes for their first winning streak of the season were dashed with a 4-2 road loss to the South Carolina Stingrays at the North Charlotte Coliseum in North Charleston, S.C., on Friday. Forwards Sean Josling and Lawton Courtnall scored goals for Wheeling (2-4-3) while goaltender Brandon Halverson...
Penguins forward Kasperi Kapanen to arrive in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Penguins coach Mike Sullivan indicated forward Kasperi Kapanen has his immigration status squared away and is expected to arrive in Pittsburgh, from Finland, on Saturday. The Finnish native has not been able to participate in the team’s training camp to this point after failing to secure a work visa on...
Steelers defense will have its hands full with Browns RBs Chubb, Hunt
According to pro-football-reference.com, Nick Chubb finished tied for fourth in the NFL in broken tackles this season with 21. There is no truth to the rumor half of those came during last week’s 47-yard touchdown run against the Pittsburgh Steelers. One of the players who missed a shot to bring...
The Penguins realize coronavirus-related disruptions are likely
On Friday, the NHL began to face the reality the NFL, MLB and countless NCAA teams have dealt with the past nine months. Trying to play during a pandemic won’t go smoothly. The Dallas Stars and Columbus Blue Jackets experienced disruptions in some regard to their practices. Early in the...
