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Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger’s next pass will be his 200th in a row without being sacked
In assessing the play of his offensive line, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger combines the two biggest late-year holidays. The unit gave him as much a reason as any to give thanks this Thanksgiving, so much so that he has added them to his Christmas list. “My guys up front...
Why do the Penguins have so many Finnish players?Video
Having worked as a scout in some capacity for the Penguins since 2006, assistant general manager Patrik Allvin commands extensive familiarity with the franchise’s players, those on the NHL roster as well as their pool of prospects. He’s knows everything about their backgrounds, personalities, skill sets and development. There’s one...
CB Steve Nelson sits out practice for Steelers with knee injury
On the first official practice in a short week of preparation for the Pittsburgh Steelers, cornerback Steve Nelson was not a participant, which could foreshadow his absence Monday against Washington. Nelson was not listed by coach Mike Tomlin on the injury report he gave after the Steelers’ 19-14 win Wednesday...
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins sign former Ducks draft pick Kyle Olson
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins signed forward Kyle Olson to a one-year American Hockey League (AHL) contract. A fourth-round pick (No. 122 overall) by the Anaheim Ducks in 2017, Olson was never signed by that franchise and became an unrestricted free agent in 2019. Last season, he attended the Buffalo Sabres’ training...
Iowa St. seniors can cap almost worst to 1st in Big 12 with win vs. West Virginia
As the old man on the roster, Landen Akers has been at Iowa State longer than fifth-year coach Matt Campbell. The Cyclones occupied the spot next to Kansas at the bottom of the Big 12 when the wide receiver from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, arrived in Ames. Now the Cyclones (7-2,...
Pitt adds Virginia 4-star linebacker to its best recruiting class in nearly two decades
Pitt continued to add talent to its best recruiting class in nearly two decades Friday when four-star outside linebacker/defensive end Naquan Brown, who decommitted from 2019 national champion LSU on Thursday, pledged to enroll next year. Brown is a student at Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach, Va. Enough...
Penn State freshman Caedan Wallace provides stability at right tackle
Penn State’s 27-17 road win against Michigan was significant because it was the program’s first victory of a disastrous season. A note of much less significance was Penn State started five freshmen or redshirt freshmen on offense: tight ends Brenton Strange and Theo Johnson, running back Keyvone Lee, wide receiver...
Highlands alum Dale Shaw part of 1st all-Black officiating crew in NFL history
Nov. 23 was a historic day for the NFL, and Highlands alum Dale Shaw was a part of it. When the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers played on “Monday Night Football,” an all-Black officiating crew took the field for the first time in the history of the league....
Pitt’s Au’Diese Toney, Karim Coulibaly built confidence after strong finish to last season
There was nothing remarkable about the final six weeks of the 2019-20 Pitt basketball season. The Panthers lost 10 of 13 games to finish with the program’s fourth consecutive losing record (16-17, 6-10 ACC). Yet, anyone watching closely — and Jeff Capel was surely one — could see signs of...
Browns get 2 more players back from covid list
The Cleveland Browns got two more players back from the covid-19 list, activating starting linebacker Sione Takitaki and defensive end Joe Jackson on Friday. Earlier this week, the team activated star defensive end Myles Garrett, who missed the past two games after getting sick. Garrett has practiced this week and...
Ukrainian tennis player banned in match-fixing case
LONDON — Ukrainian tennis player Stanislav Poplavskyy has been given a lifetime ban for participating in match-fixing activities, the Tennis Integrity Unit said Friday. The TIU said Poplavskyy took part in match-fixing and “courtsiding” activities on multiple occasions between 2015 and 2019. Courtsiding involves transmission of live scoring data from...
Mark Madden: Sure, the Steelers are undefeated but skepticism is warranted
The Steelers are 11-0. It’s a weak 11-0. That sounds (is) absurd. But the Steelers have three wins of much note. Beating Daniel Jones, Jeff Driskel, Carson Wentz, Garrett Gilbert, Jake Luton and Robert Griffin III doesn’t add up to a championship-level resume. Those victories against rotten quarterbacks duly noted,...
Penguins A to Z: Can Zach Aston-Reese build off his breakout season?
While the NHL is on hold because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, 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. Zach Aston-Reese Position: Center Shoots: Right...
Texas prep football player attacks referee, faces assault charge, team out of playoffs
EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — A Texas high school football player who ran onto the field and blindsided a referee who had ejected him from a game was charged with assault Friday and his team has been taken out of the playoffs. Senior defensive lineman Emmanuel Duron of Edinburg High School...
Penn State hockey gets first win, beats Michigan, 9-5
Forwards Bobby Hampton and Aarne Talvitie each scored two goals for Penn State’s men’s hockey team which recorded its first win of the 2020-21 season by defeating Michigan, 9-5, at home in the Pegula Ice Arena on Thursday. The Nittany Lions (1-5-0) also got a goal and two assists from...
Pirates A to Z: Nik Turley brought intensity to mound with an incredible comeback story
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Nik Turley. Nik Turley Positions: Pitcher Throws: Left Age: 31 Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 235 pounds 2020 MLB statistics: 0-3, 4.98 ERA/1.108 WHIP in 21 2/3...
Duquesne cancels Friday’s game after 2 staff members test positive for covid-19
The Duquesne men’s basketball team will not play its game Friday against Winthrop at the Wade Houston Tipoff Classic in Louisville after two staff members tested positive for covid-19. The school will return to Pittsburgh on Friday and put its program on pause for an undetermined time period while players,...
Former Pitt guard Ryan Murphy transferring to Duquesne
Ryan Murphy, who spent last season leading Pitt in 3-point shooting before transferring, will enroll at Duquesne and join the basketball team as a graduate transfer, coach Keith Dambrot said Thursday night. Murphy will be eligible to join the team Dec. 11. After leaving Pitt, Murphy initially planned to go...
Steelers notes: Clinchings possible, Steven Nelson injured, Antoine Brooks promoted
It’s December, and the Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t lost yet. They’re considered a Super Bowl contender – but a playoff berth isn’t even yet mathematically assured. That will change in the coming weeks, perhaps as soon as this weekend. A victory against the Washington Football Team at Heinz Field on Monday...
Pitt’s Jeff Capel tackles long list of improvements before confronting ACC
Two games into Pitt’s season — and with a 10-point loss to a mid-major team that didn’t win its conference last season — there are more items on Jeff Capel’s to-do list than he can address in a week’s time. Especially this week, with players taking final exams while preparing...
Steelers bringing back James Harrison? ‘No one’s told me,’ his longtime agent says
A simple Instagram story sent a portion of the Pittsburgh internet into a tizzy Thursday. But there is no reason to believe there’s any fire to the smoke on the possibility of James Harrison coming out of retirement to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers. “He’s a pretty busy guy these...
Kirk Ciarrocca accepts responsibility for Penn State’s offensive issues
Penn State’s offensive numbers can tell two stories. First the yards. Penn State is third in the the 14-team Big Ten with 417.8 yards per game this season. But points carry more weight. And Penn State is ninth in the conference at 25 points per contest. That leads to the...
In a better mood, Mike Tomlin preps Steelers for another peculiar week of preparationVideo
Mike Tomlin’s mood had softened significantly in the 16 hours or so since his remarks to media following the Pittsburgh Steelers’ listless win Wednesday evening. So much so, in fact, he even obliged himself to talk about some positives. And in 2020, a clarification is necessary to note that —...
Duquesne men’s, women’s basketball moves 11 ‘home’ games off campus to La Roche
While waiting for renovation of the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse to be completed, Duquesne’s men’s and women’s basketball teams will move 11 Atlantic 10 games to La Roche University’s Kerr Fitness Center, 10 miles from campus. This will be the second consecutive season the Dukes will play most — it not...
5 things we learned: Computers like Steelers’ chances of securing 1st-round bye
Five things we learned from Steelers 19, Ravens 14: 1. Looking ahead Although the Steelers officially haven’t clinched a playoff spot, mathematical models give them a 99% chance of reaching the postseason for the first time in three years. A win against the Washington Football Team on Monday would do...
