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The ‘other’ running back in Sunday’s showdown, Steelers’ James Conner proves worth
Derrick Henry is getting all the headlines in advance of Sunday’s AFC showdown pitting undefeated teams in Nashville. But Henry isn’t even the starting running back participating in the contest who has the highest average yards per carry. That would be James Conner. Perhaps that’s fitting for a player who...
This date in sports history: Oct. 24Video
1943 — The Green Bay Packers make nine interceptions, seven off Frank Sinkwich, in a 27-6 victory over the Detroit Lions. 1948 — Chicago’s Bill Blackburn returns two interceptions for touchdowns to highlight a 35-point third quarter as the Cardinals beat the Boston Yanks, 49-27. 1965 — Fran Tarkenton of...
Dodgers overpower Rays, take 2-1 World Series leadVideo
ARLINGTON, Texas — Walker Buehler was dominant for Los Angeles. Just like Orel Hershiser during the Dodgers’ last title run. Buehler struck out 10 in six innings in a pulsating performance, and Los Angeles beat the Tampa Bay Rays, 6-2, on Friday night for a 2-1 World Series lead. Justin...
McKeesport hands Thomas Jefferson its first home loss in 5 years in Class 4A shocker
The final two and a half minutes of Friday night’s showdown with Thomas Jefferson was arguably the most stressful of Matt Miller’s coaching career at McKeesport. Trailing by six, the Jaguars started their possession on the Tigers’ 30-yard line before, after seven plays, eventually getting down to the 9 while...
WPIAL high school football Week 7 scores for Oct. 23, 2020
TribLIVE’s sports reporters have you covered from Friday’s Week 7 high school football action. GAMES OF THE WEEK • MT. LEBANON 28, SENECA VALLEY 27 Blue Devils junior Joey Peters blocked an extra point in overtime, letting teammate Casey Sorsdal kick the game-winner a few plays later. • PENN-TRAFFORD 56,...
Mt. Lebanon tops Seneca Valley with blocked extra point in overtime
With its playoff hopes in jeopardy, Mt. Lebanon would’ve gone for two in overtime Friday night, sticking with coach Bob Palko’s win-or-go-home reputation. Instead, the decision was made for them. Blue Devils junior Joey Peters blocked an extra point in overtime, letting teammate Casey Sorsdal kick the game-winner a few...
Freeport pushes North Catholic to the brink but the Trojans come away victoriousVideo
It wasn’t pretty, but Friday night at Mars, the No. 2 North Catholic Trojans were happy to get off the field with their seventh win of the season and in turn capture the Allegheny Seven Conference title. Despite giving up a 14-point lead to Freeport in the second half, the...
No. 1 Clairton routs Springdale for 700th win in program history
For a program that has celebrated plenty of milestones, Clairton added another Friday night. The Bears won the 700th game in school history with a 45-10 victory over Springdale at Neil C. Brown Stadium. Top-ranked Clairton improved to 6-0, with all the wins coming in Eastern Conference play. It marks...
Quick start propels Plum past Armstrong; Mustangs finish regular season unbeaten
Plum didn’t waste any time getting on the scoreboard in Friday’s Greater Allegheny Conference game against Armstrong at Mustangs Stadium. Sophomore Eryck Moore took a handoff on Plum’s first play and raced around the right side for a 63-yard touchdown to give the Mustangs the lead just 18 seconds into...
Penn-Trafford scores every which way, routs Franklin RegionalVideo
Penn-Trafford won’t be recognized as a conference champion but the Warriors sure played like one in their regular-season finale. And these Warriors showed what they can do with a full week of practice. Fourth-ranked Penn-Trafford did a little of everything, executing offensively, defensively and on special teams, on the way...
Fast start helps Justin Thomas to 1-shot lead at PGA’s Zozo ChampionshipVideo
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Justin Thomas went from a fast finish one day to a fast start the next, and it carried him to a 7-under-par 65 on Friday and a one-shot lead in the Zozo Championship at Sherwood. Thomas wasn’t particularly thrilled, except for his position, mainly because the...
On other side of an outbreak, college football teams can find some reliefVideo
A few days before the long-awaited start of the Big Ten football season, Ohio State coach Ryan Day was not about to celebrate a win over covid-19. “To look at it like it’s been a success right now would be premature because we have two more months,” Day said. “This...
Analysis: The NFL’s not good, very bad and incredibly ugly
It’s very easy to ridicule the teams in the NFC East. And yes, we will be doing so. Still, the grit and determination displayed by the Philadelphia Eagles — maybe we should call the team the Half-Eagles considering all of their injuries — had to be uplifting in a division...
Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin strike balance on NASCAR team nameVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Denny Hamlin said there was never a question about the car number for Michael Jordan’s new NASCAR team in partnership with the three-time Daytona 500 champion. Determining the name and a logo were a bit more of a balance. The team name 23XI Racing — that’s pronounced...
More than 30 college basketball teams to play early games at Connecticut casinoVideo
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — A resort casino on tribal land in Connecticut is finalizing plans to host more than 30 college basketball teams as it becomes a modified bubble for several early-season tournaments, including two being moved from New York. The Mohegan Sun teamed up with the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall...
Army-Navy game moving to West Point because of Pennsylvania restrictionsVideo
The Army-Navy football game in December has been moved from Philadelphia to West Point because of attendance limits placed on outdoor events in Pennsylvania. By playing the game on Army’s home field in New York, the entire Brigade of Midshipmen and Corps of Cadets will be able to attend. The...
Arizona basketball receives notice of allegations from NCAAVideo
Arizona received a formal notice of allegations from the NCAA stemming from a federal investigation into shady recruiting practices three years ago. The university acknowledged in a statement Friday it had received the notice. “However, in order to protect the integrity of the ongoing enforcement process, the University is not...
Former Steeler McLendon practices, will make Buccaneers debut against RaidersVideo
TAMPA, Fla. — Newly acquired defensive tackle Steve McLendon is ready to do his part to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers realize their potential. The 11th-year pro was acquired in a trade from the winless New York Jets last weekend. He practiced with his new team for the first time...
AP source: NBA targeting Dec. 22 as start to coming seasonVideo
The NBA might be back before Christmas, and fans could return to games at some point next season, if one plan considered by the league’s board of governors becomes reality. The board is targeting a Dec. 22 start to what would be a season of 70 to 72 games, with...
1942 Negro Leagues World Series Bobblehead featuring Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson unveiledVideo
It was a scene reminiscent of Babe Ruth calling his home run against the Chicago Cubs in the 1932 World Series at Wrigley Field. Except that it happened in the Negro Leagues World Series, 10 years later. The setting was Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, which hosted Game 2 of the...
West Virginia pits top defense against sluggish Texas Tech
Texas Tech might be able to pick up a few pointers from West Virginia’s game films on slowing down offenses in the Big 12. The Red Raiders (0-3, 0-2 Big 12) will need more than a few stops as they try to exit the league basement Saturday when they host...
Browns TE Austin Hooper undergoes appendectomy, out against BengalsVideo
CLEVELAND — The Browns will be without dependable tight end Austin Hooper for Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals after he underwent an appendectomy. Coach Kevin Stefanski said Hooper, who signed a four-year, $42 million contract with Cleveland as a free agent this year, is having the operation Friday. Stefanski...
Bengals RB Joe Mixon ruled out for game against BrownsVideo
CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon is out with a foot injury and won’t play Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. Mixon injured his right foot in the first half of last week’s game with the Indianapolis Colts but later returned. He didn’t practice this week and was ruled...
Penn State defensive end Shaka Toney embraces leadership role
It’s roughly an 11-hour drive between Philadelphia and Bloomington, Ind. Despite such a distance, it’s fair to assume Penn State defensive end Shaka Toney will have his most ardent supporters on hand when his school opens its season on the road against Indiana at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. “My gang...
Mike Hilton, Derek Watt ruled out for Steelers; David DeCastro will start
On the heels of losing a defensive starter for the season, the Pittsburgh Steelers will play a big game Sunday down yet another starter on defense. But two offensive starters will return to their lineup for the AFC showdown against the Tennessee Titans. Nickel cornerback Mike Hilton was ruled out...
