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Wolff hurt by bad breaks, mistakes and DeChambeau at U.S. OpenVideo
Matthew Wolff stood over the closest thing he would find to an easy shot at Winged Foot: 103 yards away from the pin on a flat lie in the fairway. The 21-year-old basher, who gouged his way out of the rough all week at the U.S. Open, blocked the wedge...
Steelers adjust to no fans at Heinz Field for season opener against Broncos
The scoreboard crew cued up “Renegade” in the fourth quarter in an attempt to fire up the Pittsburgh Steelers defense playing in front of an empty stadium. The Styx song was one of the touches of normalcy the entertainment staff provided for the first home game of the season —...
James Conner re-established as Steelers’ ‘bell cow’ amid Benny Snell struggles in win
For the first time since he became the Pittsburgh Steelers’ featured running back more than two years ago, James Conner over the past week was openly questioned for his deservedness for that role. One-hundred-six yards and a touchdown later, Conner re-established himself as the Steelers’ “bell cow” in Sunday’s 26-21...
Pirates bullpen blows another lead, wastes Joe Musgrove’s 11-strikeout performance
Frustrated by the feeling he was carrying the weight of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitching staff on his shoulders, Joe Musgrove took a “selfish mentality” to the mound against the St. Louis Cardinals. Musgrove recorded a career-best 11 strikeouts in six shutout innings, only to see the bullpen blow the lead...
Steelers seek more discipline after 10 penalties in win
Players on the Pittsburgh Steelers defense can feel good about stopping 10 of the Denver Broncos’ 15 third-down conversion attempts Sunday. But imagine how they’d feel if 60% of Denver’s third-down conversions weren’t handed to them by way of Steelers penalties. It was that kind of afternoon for the Steelers...
Tim Benz: ‘Feats of Strength/Airing of Grievances’ after Steelers barely hang on to beat Broncos
Steelers fans weren’t allowed in the stands at Heinz Field on Sunday. Yet, somehow, I could sense 68,000 Pittsburghers simultaneously tensing up during the second half against the Denver Broncos. In my mind’s eye, I could see the Terrible Towels being thrown to the ground. I could hear the screams...
DeChambeau earns first major title at U.S. Open
MAMARONECK, N.Y. — What was supposed to be a typical U.S. Open produced a most unconventional champion. Bryson DeChambeau was not the least bit concerned by the narrow fairways or the ankle-deep rough that shape Winged Foot into historically the toughest of all U.S. Opens. With his extra 40 pounds...
Slow-starting Lightning seek early spark vs Stars in Game 2
Blake Coleman and the Tampa Bay Lightning are going to have to focus on faster starts to games if they’re going to count on enjoying better finishes against the Dallas Stars in the Stanley Cup Final. A Lightning team that led the NHL in scoring for a third straight season...
NFL Week 2: 49ers blast Jets 31-13, but lose Garoppolo, Bosa, MostertVideo
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Raheem Mostert ran for an 80-yard touchdown on San Francisco’s first play from scrimmage and Jimmy Garoppolo threw two TD passes — before both players sat out the second half with injuries — and the banged-up 49ers rolled past the inept New York Jets 31-13 on...
Steelers nearly implode late but hold off Broncos for victory
A performance that was so dominating in the first half started to unravel shortly after the Pittsburgh Steelers returned from intermission Sunday afternoon. A defense that produced five sacks, forced two turnovers and set up the offense for 10 points in the first 30 minutes suddenly couldn’t get off the...
Pirates trade 3 minor-league pitchers, 2 for international bonus pool money
The Pirates made three trades involving prospects Sunday, two for additional capacity in the 2019-20 international bonus pool and another to complete an earlier deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. The Pirates sent left-handed pitcher Domingo Robles to St. Louis and right-hander Conner Loeprich to Baltimore, both for international bonus pool...
John Steigerwald: Debut of ‘Monday Night Football’ 50 years ago was risky, revolutionary
The NFL went to prime time 50 years ago on Monday night, Sept. 21, 1970. It was so long ago that it made perfect sense for the league to have the first prime-time game played in Cleveland. The Browns were a well respected, successful organization, and they could be counted...
AP Top 25: No. 12 Miami rises; Marshall jumps into rankingsVideo
A week before Big Ten teams become eligible again for the Associated Press college football poll, No. 25 Marshall is ranked for the first time since 2014, and Miami jumped to No. 12 after a conference road victory. Clemson remained a nearly unanimous No. 1 in the AP Top 25...
This date in sports history: Sept. 21
1940 — For the first time in the history of photo finishes a triple dead heat for first place is recorded, at Willow’s Park, Victoria, British Columbia. 1955 — Rocky Marciano knocks out Archie Moore in the ninth round at Yankee Stadium in New York to retain the world heavyweight...
Pitt moves to No. 21 in Associated Press poll after victory against Syracuse
Pitt made the second-largest jump in the Associated Press poll Sunday when the Panthers landed at No. 21 after their 21-10 victory Saturday against Syracuse. Pitt (2-0, 1-0 ACC) was ranked 25th last week. Only Miami, which leapfrogged from No. 17 to No. 12, made a bigger jump. Next up...
Maurkice Pouncey honors fallen police officer Eric Kelly for Steelers game against Broncos
After indicating he would reconsider honoring Antwon Rose Jr. as a helmet tribute, Pittsburgh Steelers center and offensive captain Maurkice Pouncey chose the name of a fallen police officer to wear on the back of his helmet Sunday against the Denver Broncos. Pouncey had the name of Eric Kelly, one...
Newly promoted linemen Jerald Hawkins, Derwin Gray active for Steelers against Broncos
Unlike the season opener in New York, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin dressed a full 48-man roster Sunday against the Denver Broncos. Because of a misinterpretation of the new game day inactives rules, Tomlin had only 47 available players in the opener Monday night at MetLife Stadium. He got it...
Eagles RB Miles Sanders explains choice to honor Antwon Rose Jr. on his helmet
PHILADELPHIA — Miles Sanders didn’t play for the Eagles in their season opener last week because the team was bringing him back slowly from a hamstring injury he suffered during training camp. But the second-year running back still offered a glimpse at his game-day attire. Like many other NFL players,...
Albert Dikwa leads Riverhounds past Loudoun United to extend winning streak to 5
In his first career start for the Riverhounds, forward Albert Dikwa came through in the clutch. The Garoua, Cameroon native, who had only one goal heading into Saturday’s matchup with Loudoun United, tallied his second of the season in the 81st minute to give the Riverhounds a 1-0 lead and...
Greater Pittsburgh Aquatic Club growing in numbers, enthusiasm
When Becca Rice was introduced to the Greater Pittsburgh Aquatic Club, she had no interest in putting her coaching hat on. But after the head coaching position was offered, Rice couldn’t resist the itch. When Rice took over a few years ago, the GPAC had around 30 kids involved in...
Brentwood grad Ian Thomas lands in linebacker spot at John Carroll
Ian Thomas is a well-rounded athlete — a three-sport standout at Brentwood competing in football, basketball and track and field. But football is his favorite sport, and his best. As a result, he is continuing his football career at the next level at John Carroll. “Ultimately, what led to my...
Rotating designated hitter has led to disastrous results for Pirates
From the start, Derek Shelton had no designs on designating a designated hitter. The Pittsburgh Pirates manager preferred a rotation, using that spot to keep players in the lineup but off the field. The results have been disastrous. The Pirates have used six players as designated hitters, a position new...
Pitt notebook: ‘Old man’ Rashad Weaver hasn’t forgotten how to sack quarterback
Pitt defensive end Rashad Weaver’s 14-game absence didn’t hurt his ability to sack the quarterback. Perhaps just as important, he retained a most refreshing character trait: honesty. In a 21-10 victory Saturday against Syracuse, Weaver experienced his first game competition since the Sun Bowl on New Year’s Eve 2018. After...
This date in sports history: Sept. 20Video
1913 — Twenty-year-old amateur Francis Ouimet beats Britain’s Harry Vardon and Ted Ray in an 18-hole playoff to win the U.S. Open. 1924 — Grover Cleveland Alexander wins his 300th game as the Chicago Cubs defeat the New York Giants, 7-3, in 12 innings. 1939 — Joe Louis knocks out...
Pirates second baseman Kevin Newman goes on 10-day IL after being hit by a pitch
The Pittsburgh Pirates lost Kevin Newman for the remainder of the season when he suffered a contusion to the peroneal nerve on his left knee after being hit by a pitch Saturday night. Newman was hit by reliever Genesis Cabrera’s 97 mph fastball with one out in the ninth of...
