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Duquesne gets verbal commitment from 2021 Ohio guard
Fabian Lara uses the word “goofy” when describing Andy Barba, a shooting guard who is Duquesne’s first verbal commitment in the class of 2021. COMMITTED! ?? @DuqMBB pic.twitter.com/O8V7h7ZnPR— Andy Barba (@andybarba5) October 28, 2020 Barba, who plays at the International Sports Academy in Willoughby, Ohio, announced on Twitter his intention...
Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers prep for ‘football in its purest form’ vs. RavensVideo
A decade ago against the Baltimore Ravens, Ben Roethlisberger suffered a broken nose. Another time, one of their linebackers bragged about “feeling the air rushing out of his body” while delivering a brutal sack. Yet, through it all, Roethlisberger longs for the chance to subject himself to the potential abuse....
Mark Madden: It’ll take more than ‘next man up’ to stop Ravens’ Lamar Jackson
One of Mike Tomlin’s longest-standing empty platitudes is “next man up.” If somebody gets injured, whoever sits below him on the depth chart goes in. Inside linebacker Devin Bush got hurt against Cleveland a couple weeks ago, so Robert Spillane went in. He did fine in his first NFL start...
Dodgers’ Justin Turner tests positive for covid-19, pulled during World Series clincher
ARLINGTON, Texas — No large dogpile, no champagne and a mask on nearly every face — the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their first World Series title since 1988 in a manner no one could have imagined prior to the coronavirus pandemic. They started the party without Justin Turner, too, after...
First Call: Steelers fan confidence grows; Ravens, Super Bowl gambling lines shrink
For Wednesday’s “First Call” we look at how much confidence is rising within the Steelers fanbase. We also see a correlation in the gambling world. And can things really get worse for the Dallas Cowboys? Yes. Yes, they can. Direct correlation As confidence grows in the 2020 Steelers, the gambling...
This date in sports history: Oct. 28
1939 — Kansas State’s homecoming contest against Nebraska is the second college football game ever televised, following the Fordham-Waynesburg contest in New York earlier this fall. The Cornhuskers spoil homecoming with a 25-9 triumph in Manhattan, Kan., before a limited Nebraska ETV audience in the surrounding area. 1950 — Nevada...
Antonio Brown officially signs with Tampa Bay … in forcefully understated fashion
It’s official. A.B. is in T.B. with TB 12. Antonio Brown is a Tampa Bay Buccaneer. The former Steelers All-Pro is now on his third team since forcing his way out of Pittsburgh at the end of the 2018 season. It’s been known that the Bucs were planning on signing...
Pirates A to Z: Trade gave Tyler Bashlor a fresh start, chance to provide multi-inning relief
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). Player: Tyler Bashlor Position: Pitcher Throws:...
Tim Benz: Ravens defense is biggest challenge yet for Steelers offense
As the Steelers prepare to visit Baltimore Sunday, the Ravens defense of 2020 may not conjure the images of 10 to 15 years ago. It’s still very good, though. And it is the best one this Steelers offense will have faced so far in this season. Denver’s isn’t bad. Philadelphia’s...
Rays manager roasted for pulling ace Blake Snell early
ARLINGTON, Texas — Blake Snell turned away from his manager and yelled an expletive as Kevin Cash headed to the mound. In control all night, the Tampa Bay ace no longer had the ball in his potent left hand. Soon, the Rays no longer had a grip on the lead,...
Mookie Betts sparks Dodgers past Rays, clinching team’s first World Series since 1988
ARLINGTON, Texas — Mookie Betts came to the Dodgers to make a World Series difference. With a mad dash to home plate, he put Los Angeles over the top. The end of a frustrating championship drought for LA — and perhaps just the start for Betts and the Dodgers. Betts...
Pitt, Penn State basketball teams lose tournament dates
Two eight-team men’s basketball tournaments involving district teams and played in South Carolina were canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Charleston Classic and the Myrtle Beach Invitational, set to be played Nov. 19-20 and Nov. 22, have been called off until 2021. The websites of both events said that...
Eric Reid says he rejected Washington’s practice squad offer
Free agent safety Eric Reid told the Associated Press he declined an offer to join Washington’s practice squad. Washington (2-5) lost safety Landon Collins to a season-ending Achilles tendon injury in a win over Dallas on Sunday. Rookie Kamren Curl, a seventh-round pick, will replace him for now. “I just...
Carson Wentz playing more like Ol’ Gunslinger Brett Favre
PHILADELPHIA — Carson Wentz is playing more like his favorite player this season. Wentz, who grew up rooting for Brett Favre, has turned into a younger version of the Ol’ Gunslinger in his fifth year with the Philadelphia Eagles. Just like Favre was in his two decades with the Packers,...
NASCAR playoffs rained out for 3rd consecutive day at Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas — NASCAR will make a fourth attempt to complete its playoff race at Texas Motor Speedway on Wednesday after persistent mist and cold temperatures continued the long delay. The race began Sunday, and drivers completed 52 of the scheduled 334 laps before mist and drizzle halted the...
What happens when outbreak hits QB room for college teams?Video
Wisconsin might be facing the type of nightmare scenario coaches feared as soon as the coronavirus pandemic arrived. What happens if an outbreak hits a team’s quarterback room? Wisconsin isn’t commenting on the covid-19 testing results of individual players, but CBS Sports first reported quarterback Graham Mertz has tested positive...
Before lightweights return to schedule, Steelers must get past Ravens
Once questioned about the validity of their early-season success, the Pittsburgh Steelers no longer are hearing about the ease of their schedule. Not after victories against the one-loss Cleveland Browns and undefeated Tennessee Titans in successive weeks. Of course, the stakes are magnified in Week 8, when the Steelers go...
Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence: ‘I have the option’ to leave or stayVideo
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence stopped short of calling an audible on his plans to head to the NFL next year, though the likely No. 1 pick in next year’s draft did not rule out returning to school. “My mindset has been that I’m going to move on,” said the 6-foot-6...
Dez Bryant joins Ravens practice squad after 2-year hiatusVideo
Former Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant has moved one step closer to playing in the NFL again. The 31-year-old Bryant signed with the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday and was assigned to the practice squad. Bryant last played in 2017, when he had 69 catches for 838 yards in his eighth and...
Doug Ferguson: First-timers at Masters won’t get the real MastersVideo
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Nick Taylor never has been to the Masters. He already is motivated to get back. Taylor is excited to be playing Augusta National in two weeks, make no mistake about that. The 32-year-old Canadian has only watched on television, often enough to have a good idea...
UAA cancels winter sports, but Carnegie Mellon will pursue out-of-conference schedule
Despite a resolution from the University Athletic Association Presidents Council to cancel all winter sports, Carnegie Mellon plans to pursue playing a nonconference schedule. “The UAA resolution applies to formal UAA competition only, and Carnegie Mellon will continue to pursue competitive opportunities for all sports during the spring semester,” athletic...
Penn State running back Noah Cain to miss remainder of season
Penn State running back Noah Cain will miss the remainder of the 2020-21 season because of an undisclosed ailment, coach James Franklin announced during a video conference with media Tuesday. “Love Noah,” Franklin said. “So much respect for Noah. He really had an unbelievable offseason and worked really hard for...
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin looking for right ‘answer’ to stopping Ravens QB Lamar Jackson
Sure, the Pittsburgh Steelers confused and harassed Lamar Jackson into his worst individual performance of an MVP season in 2019. Just don’t ask coach Mike Tomlin about the secret to keeping the Baltimore Ravens quarterback in check. “I wish I had an answer to that,” Tomlin said Tuesday. “I think...
Steelers-Bengals game Nov. 15 flexed to later time slot
At 6-0, the Pittsburgh Steelers are becoming popular with the NFL schedule makers. It was only a matter of time until one of the Steelers’ games was flexed out of a 1 p.m. timeslot, and that happened Tuesday. It’s just that it didn’t involve any of their AFC North games...
Penn State running back Noah Cain will miss rest of 2020 season
Penn State running back Noah Cain will miss the remainder of the 2020 season due to an undisclosed injury, coach James Franklin announced on Tuesday. Cain went down early during last Saturday’s road loss at Indiana. His last carry came with less than two minutes gone in the first quarter...
