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Trevor Lawrence, Travie Etienne are Clemson’s dynamic duo of Heisman hopefulsVideo
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence and tailback Travis Etienne are doing their best to complement each other as teammates as they trample opponents. They also are giving Heisman Trophy voters plenty to think about down the road. “There’s not two better football players in the country than T-squared,” Clemson coach Dabo...
No. 5 North Carolina ahead of schedule under Mack BrownVideo
It took Mack Brown less than two years to lead a struggling North Carolina program to its highest ranking in more than two decades. Now the fifth-ranked Tar Heels will try to maintain that perch alongside tradition-rich programs atop the AP Top 25 poll. And he knows that won’t be...
Jets surprisingly cut Le’Veon Bell after exploring trades
NEW YORK — The New York Jets have surprisingly released disgruntled running back Le’Veon Bell, ending a disappointing tenure after less than two full seasons. The team issued a statement from general manager Joe Douglas on Tuesday night in which he says the Jets made the move after having several...
Doug Ferguson: Brooks Koepka back (again) and trying to salvage lost year
NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Welcome back, Brooks Koepka. For the third time this year. And yes, it’s a phrase he’s getting tired of hearing. “Hopefully, that won’t happen again,” Koepka said Tuesday at the CJ Cup at Shadow Creek, the very tournament where last year — in a much...
NFL will test for covid-19 on game days, has no bubble plans
The NFL has no plans to move into a bubble as it takes several new steps to combat the spread of the coronavirus. The league will begin PCR testing for covid-19 on game days starting this week, use of masks in walkthroughs are now mandatory and only play-callers will be...
Florida halts meetings, practices amid uptick in covid-19 cases
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — No. 10 Florida paused all team activities Tuesday following “an increase in positive COVID tests among players.” Athletic director Scott Stricklin said the decision was made “out of an abundance of caution.” Stricklin added that coach Dan Mullen has spoken with players and parents and that he...
Pitt’s Patrick Jones approaches college football like it’s his job
Charlie Partridge encourages open dialogue of all kinds when he gathers his defensive linemen in their meeting room. “A lot of guys are looser in meeting time and having fun with each other,” Pitt’s defensive line coach said. “Which is fine. “Our meetings rooms are designed in a way where...
Positive coronavirus test knocks Dustin Johnson out of CJ Cup
NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Dustin Johnson became the most prominent player to test positive for the coronavirus since golf resumed in June, forcing him to withdraw Tuesday from the CJ Cup at Shadow Creek. The PGA Tour said in a statement that Johnson notified officials he was experiencing covid-19...
Westmoreland Campus Clippings: WCCC women’s cross country wins again
This is starting to get repetitious. But the Westmoreland County Community College women’s cross country team wouldn’t have it any other way. The Wolfpack made it four wins in four races this fall as they captured the Lynx Invitational, hosted by Carroll Community College, in Westminster, Md. WCCC took the...
Game 7 Gang moves 60th anniversary of Pirates’ World Series celebration to PNC ParkVideo
They came to PNC Park on Tuesday with their memories, their stories and their folding chairs. The Game 7 Gang’s 60th anniversary celebration of Bill Mazeroski’s World Series-winning home run was pushed to the current home of the Pittsburgh Pirates by the pandemic. So, the diehard fans who annually celebrate...
Saint Vincent connection in Florida as Kayla Slovenec joins DP Harris’ staff at St. Thomas
Women coaching and officiating among men is becoming more common at all levels of basketball, from high school to the pros. A local woman is following that trend. Former Saint Vincent and Fox Chapel basketball standout Kayla Slovenec has been named a graduate assistant coach at St. Thomas University in...
Jets surprisingly cut Le’Veon Bell after exploring tradesVideo
NEW YORK — Later, Le’Veon. The New York Jets surprisingly released disgruntled running back Le’Veon Bell on Tuesday night, ending a disappointing tenure after less than two full seasons. The team issued a statement from general manager Joe Douglas in which he said the Jets made the move after having...
Through the years, Pitt has learned to bounce back from tough defeats
Those who dare to compete in the unforgiving world of college football often find the other team wants to win, too. Defeat is part of the equation, and Pitt has had its share of tough ones over the years. When Alex Kessman’s extra-point try went wide right in overtime last...
Quick-thinking Ben Roethlisberger is off to hottest start of Steelers’ career
The ability to make adjustments on third down is one factor in Ben Roethlisberger getting off to the best start of his 17-year career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Roethlisberger completed all 13 of his third-down attempts, throwing for 158 yards and two scores in such situations, in the Steelers’ 38-29...
Mike Tomlin: Steelers not looking for ‘reality TV storylines’ in rematch with Browns’ Myles Garrett
For the first time in 11 months, Myles Garrett and the Pittsburgh Steelers will share the same patch of grass on a football field. Mike Tomlin is more concerned about what Garrett does before the whistle is blown rather than after it. And he’s certain his Steelers players feel the...
Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw scratched from Game 2 start in NLCS
ARLINGTON, Texas — Clayton Kershaw has been scratched from his start for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the NL Championship Series due to back spasms. The Dodgers announced the decision on their longtime ace Tuesday, about seven hours before the first pitch in Arlington, Texas. Right-hander Tony...
Ex-Penguins forward Patrick Marleau re-signs with the SharksVideo
Former Penguins forward Patrick Marleau returned to the team for which he spent the bulk of his career. On Tuesday, the San Jose Sharks announced they re-signed the future Hockey Hall of Famer to a one-year contract. According to the Associated Press, Marleau’s salary will be $700,000. The No. 2...
Steelers Mike Tomlin looking forward to ‘hot’ AFC North matchup with BrownsVideo
The biggest test of the season awaits the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday at Heinz Field, and coach Mike Tomlin can’t be more excited. After winning their first four games against teams with a combined three wins, the Steelers will face the 4-1 Cleveland Browns. It is the first AFC North...
Penguins forward prospect Jonathan Gruden wants to make a name for himself
First off, it’s “Jonathan.” Jonathan Gruden, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ new forward prospect doesn’t want to be confused with that other Gruden. No, not the bloviating NFL coach. His father. John Gruden carved out a six-year NHL career that lasted 92 games as a journeyman defenseman with the Boston Bruins, Ottawa...
Facetime: NFL coaches have learned lessons on face masks
After the Las Vegas Raiders handed the Kansas City Chiefs their first loss in 337 days, Jon Gruden sat down for the postgame videoconference looking like a Wild West outlaw. “Can I take this off?” he politely asked his public relations man before slipping off his black bandana face mask....
Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for covid-19
LISBON, Portugal — Cristiano Ronaldo has become the latest high-profile soccer star to test positive for the coronavirus. The Portuguese soccer federation said Tuesday that Ronaldo was doing well and had no symptoms after he tested positive while with his country’s national team. He was in isolation and was dropped...
Robert Morris Island Sports Center rink renamed Clearview Arena
There’s a new name on the marquee at the Robert Morris Island Sports Center complex. Colonials Arena will now be Clearview Arena as part of Clearview’s role as the official credit union of RMU athletics. The university and credit union announced the partnership Tuesday. There will be updated logos and...
This Date in Sports History: Oct. 13
1893 — The U.S. yacht Vigilant wins the America’s Cup with a three-race sweep over the British challenger Valkyrie II. 1903 — The Boston Pilgrims win the first World Series, 5 games to 3, with a 3-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. 1947 — The NHL holds its first All-Star...
Steelers, Penguins fan Steve Byrne drops Pittsburgh references into directorial film debut
It’s natural for any filmmaker, right? You’re a week away from your first written and directed big-screen release. You’re worrying about how the premiere will be staged. You have press lined up all week. You’re coordinating with producers, actors and family. Above all else, though, one thing is weighing on...
Tim Benz: Like the idea of Tuesday night NFL games? Good. You’ll see them again.
“Are you ready for some football?? A Tuesday night party??” The Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans are. I think. Hank Williams Jr. should get back in the studio to re-record the old “Monday Night Football” open. Because thanks to a covid-19 scheduling backlog, I don’t think this evening’s game will...
