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Tim Benz: Steelers should’ve played in Dallas without Vance McDonald
Going for a late fourth down during Sunday’s win in Dallas wasn’t the only questionable decision Mike Tomlin made on Sunday. Deciding to take tight end Vance McDonald on the trip is also worthy of second-guessing. Well, IF that’s who we are talking about when it comes to the mysterious...
U mad, bro? Steelers fans hate media criticism of 8-0 team, yet torn on Mike Tomlin
“U mad, bro?” Never mind. I know the answer to that question already. Everybody is mad. All the time. About everything. We just had an election. One side is angry about the result. The other side is angry the result is being disputed. Instead, let’s just talk about something that’ll...
Pirates A to Z: After strong start at plate, Erik Gonzalez finished as starting shortstop
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. (The only MLB player with a surname that starts with Z is Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmerman). Erik Gonzalez Position: Shortstop Bats/Throws: Right/right...
This date in sports history: Nov. 11Video
1911 — Carlisle Indian School of Carlisle, Pa., led by Jim Thorpe, beats nationally ranked Harvard 18-15 before 25,000 in Cambridge, Mass. Thorpe scores all the points for Carlisle, a touchdown, extra point and four field goals. 1939 — Texas Tech and Centenary (La.) play to a 0-0 tie in...
NHL could go with temporary realignment for next seasonVideo
The NHL could go with a temporary realignment of its teams for next season during the covid-19 pandemic. The league also is contemplating a reduced schedule and temporary hubs. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said realignment could help with ongoing travel restrictions for Canada and mandated quarantines for visiting certain states...
NFL approves proposals for minority hires, covid-19 playoff contingency planVideo
NFL owners approved a proposal that will reward organizations for developing minority coaches and front office executives who become head coaches, general managers or team presidents for other clubs. Also, the league’s owners unanimously approved a contingency plan to expand the playoff field to 16 teams if meaningful games are...
Miami’s Don Mattingly, Tampa Bay’s Kevin Cash win MLB Manager of the Year awardsVideo
Tampa Bay’s Kevin Cash won the AL Manager of the Year award Tuesday night, and Miami’s Don Mattingly took home the NL honor. Long regarded as one of baseball’s bright young minds, Cash guided Tampa Bay to an AL-best 40-20 record during the pandemic-shortened season. But he was roundly criticized...
Pitt elder statesmen Rashad Weaver, Jimmy Morrissey focus on final stretch
When Rashad Weaver was asked how he’s changed after five football seasons and more than four years at Pitt, he laughed. How could he not change? “I was fresh out of high school (in 2016 from Fort Lauderdale, Fla.),” Weaver said, “not doing any type of technique (as a pass-rushing...
Tiger Woods hopes to rekindle magic at most unusual MastersVideo
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods has gotten to spend some extra time with his green jacket. Maybe that’s just what he needs to rekindle a spark in his magnificent game, to prove again he is not washed up. Nineteen months removed from that magical Sunday at Augusta National — and...
Mike Tomlin: Mason Rudolph to get ‘bulk’ of QB reps, Josh Dobbs could play for Steelers
Mason Rudolph will take the most first-team practice reps for the Pittsburgh Steelers this week in Ben Roethlisberger’s stead. But should the worst-case scenario play out and Roethlisberger cannot play Sunday, coach Mike Tomlin left himself some wiggle room that Josh Dobbs could see some action against the Cincinnati Bengals....
Bryson DeChambeau brings his bulk, behemoth drives to MastersVideo
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The cart picking up golf balls on the practice range at Augusta National can only go so far. Club members were swapping tales Tuesday about the staff who reached the end of the range and had to sort through azalea bushes more than 350 yards away to...
Analysis: AFC features plenty of star power even without Tom BradyVideo
The AFC doesn’t lack for drama or star power even though Tom Brady has taken his talents to Davis Beach. The six-time champion with New England is tearing up the NFC at age 43, although the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ new (old) quarterback is realizing Drew Brees is every bit the...
Iowa team to beat in deep, talented Big TenVideo
The Big Ten office hasn’t released a conference schedule, nonconference games are in a state of flux and other uncertainties loom over the college basketball season because of the covid-19 pandemic. None of that can tamp down Illinois coach Brad Underwood’s enthusiasm. “This Big Ten basketball season,” he said, “will...
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin defends decision to allow Vance McDonald to travel last week
Four Pittsburgh Steelers, including franchise quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, are unable to practice this week in preparation for a division game. And, potentially, it’s possible the situation could have been avoided. With the benefit of hindsight, that’s how it appears with the Steelers’ decision to allow Vance McDonald to travel with...
No. 1 Alabama-LSU, No. 5 Texas A&M-Tennessee postponed
No. 1 Alabama at LSU, and No. 5 Texas A&M at Tennessee will not be played Saturday because of covid-19 issues, raising the number of SEC games postponed this week to three. The SEC said Tuesday the Aggies and Volunteers will be rescheduled for Dec. 12, but the Crimson Tide’s...
Celtics Hall of Famer Tommy Heinsohn dies at age 86Video
BOSTON — Tommy Heinsohn, who as a Boston Celtics player, coach and broadcaster over more than 60 years was with the team for all 17 of its NBA championships, died. He was 86. “This is a devastating loss,” the team’s owners said in a statement Tuesday. “Tommy was the ultimate...
At 0-3, tight end Pat Freiermuth remains committed to Penn State
Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth is certain of one thing. He is not going anywhere. When asked if he would consider opting out for the remainder of the season — as some other NCAA players with NFL aspirations have done — Freiermuth suggested he has given little consideration to...
South Carolina No. 1 in AP preseason women’s basketball poll
NEW YORK — Dawn Staley already has accomplished so much at South Carolina. Now she can add the first preseason No. 1 ranking in school history to the list of achievements. The Gamecocks received 29 of the 30 first-place votes in The Associated Press preseason women’s Top 25 released Tuesday....
Sewickley’s Furman South had an unusual road to becoming an NHL referee
Like many of us, for nearly eight months, Furman South has largely been idle. Employed as an NHL referee, the native of Sewickley hasn’t worked a game since all of hockey was brought to a halt in mid-March because of the coronavirus pandemic. Had South pursued his first choice of...
Tomlin: ‘A chance’ Hilton, Alualu play for Steelers this week; Roethlisberger not injuredVideo
The availability of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for Sunday’s game might be in question but not because of any injury issues with his knees. During his weekly news conference Tuesday, coach Mike Tomlin said Roethlisberger suffered “some bumps and bruises” during last week’s win at the Dallas Cowboys but...
Duquesne picked to finish 5th in Atlantic 10 preseason poll
When the basketball season opens Nov. 25, Duquesne will begin a quest to prove that Atlantic 10 coaches and media members underestimated its basketball team for the fourth consecutive year. The Dukes were picked to finish fifth in a poll of men’s basketball coaches and media, but Duquesne has exceeded...
Wheeling Nailers sign former Robert Morris forward Alex Tonge
The Wheeling Nailers have signed former Robert Morris forward Alex Tonge to an ECHL contract. Terms of the deal were not announced. Tonge, 25, is one of the most accomplished players in the history of Robert Morris’ men’s program. In 146 career NCAA games with Robert Morris, Tonge scored 138...
Pitt will allow 1,250 inside the Pete for basketball games
Employing an abundance of caution and in accordance with state and local covid restrictions, Pitt will allow 1,250 people in the Petersen Events Center for each of its 14 home basketball games this season, 10% of capacity (12,508). School officials released the details Tuesday morning. The capacity number is subject...
Pirates name John Baker director of coaching and player development
The Pittsburgh Pirates named John Baker their director of coaching and player development. Baker served as the MLB Head Applied Mental Skills Coach this past season, and spent five years in baseball operations with the Chicago Cubs. “We are excited to add John to our baseball operations leadership team,” Pirates...
Ben Roethlisberger among 4 Steelers placed on reserve/covid-19 list
Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is among four Pittsburgh Steelers players the team placed on the NFL’s reserve/covid-19 list Tuesday. The moves come a day after the team announced a player — later identified as tight end Vance McDonald — had tested positive for coronavirus and was placed on the list. Per...
