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Mark Madden: National media continues to disrespect Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger
Former NFL executive Gil Brandt posted a Twitter poll: Who is the NFL MVP? Voting for Ben Roethlisberger (four interceptions, no losses) wasn’t an option. Kyler Murray (eight interceptions, three losses) was. Russell Wilson (10 interceptions, three losses) was. Rudy Giuliani needs to get to the bottom of this. Former...
This date in sports history: Nov. 20Video
1934 — Busher Jackson scores four third-period goals to power the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Eagles. 1960 — Jerry Norton of St. Louis intercepts four passes to send past the Washington Redskins, 26-14. 1977 — Walter Payton rushes for an NFL record 275...
Tim Benz: ‘MAC school’ potholes for Steelers to avoid in Jacksonville
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin was emphatic when trying to dismiss the notion that his 9-0 team could be stepping into a “trap game” against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon. “We are not a Big Ten team playing a MAC opponent this week. Every time we step into a...
Pirates A to Z: Spending a month sidelined forced Joe Musgrove to change his mindset
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 Trevor Williams. Joe Musgrove Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 27 Height: 6-foot-5 Weight: 235 pounds 2020 MLB statistics: 1-5, 3.86 ERA/1.235 WHIP, 55 strikeouts, 16...
Former football coach Lou Holtz tests positive for covid-19
COLUMBIA. S.C. — Lou Holtz has tested positive for the coronavirus. The 83-year-old former college football coach confirmed the test Thursday to Columbia TV station WOLO. “I don’t have a lot of energy right now,” Holtz told the ABC station. Holtz led Notre Dame to the 1988 national title in...
Ex-Pitt star Dorin Dickerson ‘can’t wait to start working’ for Penguins on Lower Hill project
Since his NFL playing days ended, Dorin Dickerson has been building a balance between two budding careers that ultimately led to the union of a perfect position for him with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The former Pitt All-American, who has worked as a weekend and pre-game host for the Panthers and...
Expect hectic, brief NBA free agency sprintVideo
NBA free agency usually is a weeklong frenzy. Deals get struck, then teams and players must wait a few days before they can sign those contracts. And from there, a few more months often pass before the player goes to work with his new club. Not this year. What promises...
Wolf administration, Steelers at odds over face-covering mandate for players
The office of Gov. Tom Wolf said Thursday that the Pittsburgh Steelers have not been granted an exemption that would allow players to go without masks during games at Heinz Field for the rest of the 2020 season. That contradicted a statement released by the Steelers on Wednesday that said...
WVU men’s hoops postpones home opener after Youngstown State pauses for covid-19
West Virginia postponed its men’s basketball home opener Dec. 2 because a member of Youngstown State’s “inner bubble” tested positive for covid-19 and forced the Penguins to pause team activities. Through contact tracing, Youngstown State determined members of the men’s basketball program were close contacts and will be quarantined to...
Pitt’s Jeff Capel knows he must confront challenges on, off the court
Like every coach on every level in every sport, Jeff Capel doesn’t know what to expect. He just knows it won’t be easy navigating through more than 20 basketball games — walking in and out of gyms and on and off airplanes and buses — in the midst of a...
‘Young Pup’ Antoine Brooks fit in during NFL debut on defense for SteelersVideo
One of Mike Tomlin’s favorite expressions is “two dogs, one bone.” He uses it in regards to creating a competitive environment on his team as players compete for playing time. That certainly applies to Antoine Brooks. But the canine references don’t stop there for the rookie from Maryland. “He calls...
Pitt seniors contemplate stretching their careers into 2021
After chatting with reporters on his usual Thursday conference call, Pat Narduzzi arose from his chair and uttered these hopeful words, “Say your prayers. Hope to see you on Saturday.” For so many reasons, Pitt’s encounter with Virginia Tech, scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday at Heinz Field, is one of...
Steelers’ Jaylen Samuels misses another practice but Mike Hilton on track to return to games
Mike Hilton was a full participant at Pittsburgh Steelers practice for the second straight day Thursday. Barring a late-week setback, the nickel cornerback appears well on track to make his return to the lineup after a four-game absence because of a shoulder injury. Thursday’s practice report offered no surprises. All...
Defense still matters in rugged Big TenVideo
As the Big Ten prepares to have its version of “Separation Saturday,” it already is clear what trait distinguishes the league’s top four teams. Both division leads are at stake Saturday when No. 3 Ohio State (3-0) hosts No. 9 Indiana (4-0) and No. 10 Wisconsin (2-0) visits No. 19...
Randy Fichtner hints that FB Derek Watt could play bigger role in Steelers offense
Derek Watt hasn’t provided the durability he displayed before the Pittsburgh Steelers gave him a three-year, $9.75 million contract. The 28-year-old fullback — and older brother of Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt — has appeared in just five games this season after playing in 64 consecutive games during his four...
Greensburg Central Catholic declares Friday ‘Centurion Day’ as soccer teams vie for PIAA titlesVideo
It’s been a complicated fall sports season for teams across the country, with an extra layer of health and safety guidelines to protect players, coaches and staff from the coronavirus. That makes it all the more impressive to see both the boys and girls soccer teams from Greensburg Central Catholic...
PSAC will permit swimming, cross country to stage league championships
The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference on Thursday announced it will permit league championships to take place in women’s and men’s swimming and cross country. The decision comes after the recent conference board of directors votes to cancel mandated regular-season schedules and championships for all fall and winter sports. The board...
Jeannette defense ready for PIAA semifinal test against Reynolds’ rushing attack
The first thing Jeannette football coach Roy Hall told his players at Monday’s practice was to forget about winning the WPIAL title. That game is over. Jeannette won the school’s 10th WPIAL championship Saturday, claiming the Class A title with an impressive and shocking 45-14 victory against Eastern Conference rival...
Ben Roethlisberger proving difficult to bring down during Steelers’ perfect start
Ben Roethlisberger is debunking the theory that the more times a quarterback drops back to pass the more likely he is to get sacked. In his 17th season, at age 38, Roethlisberger will take his second-longest streak of pass attempts without a sack into the Pittsburgh Steelers’ game Sunday against...
Robert Morris postpones men’s basketball opener, team on hold after positive covid test
The Robert Morris men’s basketball season won’t start on time. The school has paused team activities after receiving positive covid-19 test results among team personnel, including players, coaches and staff. In addition, the 2020-21 season opener against Point Park at the UPMC Events Center, scheduled for Wednesday, has been postponed....
Preparation played key role in Devyn Ford’s promotion to Penn State starting running back
Little has gone as planned for Penn State’s football team in 2020-21. First, the season did not open until Oct. 24 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Then, hopes of contending for the Big Ten championship, or even a berth in the NCAA’s postseason tournament, dissipated quickly with early losses. Even...
Penn State men’s basketball players still searching for answers after Pat Chambers’ resignation
Izaiah Brockington opened up preseason media availability with a quick statement about his former head coach Pat Chambers, an uncommon action from a player. The junior guard gathered his thoughts and spoke softly. “I was shocked and hurt by the decision that coach made (to resign),” Brockington said. “As a...
Carnegie Mellon athletics cancels winter sports seasons
Carnegie Mellon athletics announced Thursday it has canceled intercollegiate competition for the winter season because of ongoing concerns with the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement from the athletic department, Tartans athletic teams also will not resume play any sooner than March 1, 2021. The decision affects the schedules for both...
Pitt men’s soccer makes history, beats Notre Dame to earn first berth in ACC championship game
Ranked No. 1 in the nation, Pitt’s men’s soccer team reached another milestone Wednesday night, earning its first berth in the ACC Championship Final with a 3-1 semifinal victory against Notre Dame. The Panthers will meet Clemson for the championship at noon Sunday at WakeMed Park in Cary, N.C. The...
First Call: Steelers’ playoff lock jinx? Penguins get Mario Lemieux’s hard sell on alternate jersey
It’d take a meteor hitting the Earth to prevent the Steelers from making the playoffs this season. Or just a bad flashback to 2018? Hmm. The Steelers were hoping for a little help from the Las Vegas Raiders against the Kansas City Chiefs this week. That’s looking like a long...
