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First Call: Steelers, Giants face O-line questions; Matt Murray and NHL goalie pool; Pitt star shines in NBA playoffs
Wednesday’s “First Call” looks at a shared concern for both the Steelers and the New York Giants in advance of Monday Night Football. A former Pitt basketball player is emerging in the NBA playoffs. And the NHL goalie rumor mill may have one less name in the hopper. So what...
Steelers prepare for Giants team with new coaches, no preseason tape
Here’s a fun question for Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and his players heading into the 2020 season opener. How do you study film when there is no film to study? I know. Very meta n’at. But it’s a worthy concern going into the season opener for Tomlin’s team on...
This date in sports history: Sept. 9Video
1940 — Donald McNeil beats Bobby Riggs after losing the first two sets to capture the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association title. Alice Marble wins her third straight title with a two-set triumph over Helen Jacobs. 1956 — Australia’s Ken Rosewall wins the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association title with a four-set...
Vegas is back, evens series with DallasVideo
EDMONTON, Alberta — Paul Stastny scored to end a lengthy goal drought by Vegas forwards, Robin Lehner stopped all 24 shots he faced for his fourth shutout of the playoffs and the Golden Knights rediscovered their winning ways and beat the Dallas Stars, 3-0, Tuesday in Game 2 of the...
Kevin Newman comes up clutch, leads Pirates to walk-off win over White Sox
Kevin Newman came to bat in the ninth inning against the Chicago White Sox in an ideal situation for someone with his track record of delivering walk-off wins: Bases loaded and no outs. “It’s a good spot to be in with a tie ballgame,” Newman said. “Just went up there...
Alexander Zverev, Naomi Osaka reach U.S. Open semifinalsVideo
NEW YORK — The disqualification of Novak Djokovic from the U.S. Open, and the absences of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, presented quite an opportunity to Alexander Zverev and the other men left in the tournament — all in their 20s, all seeking a first Grand Slam title. Who would...
Browns sign RB Kareem Hunt to 2-year extensionVideo
Kareem Hunt has found a home — at home. Suspended last season by the NFL for two physical off-field altercations, Hunt signed a two-year, $13.25 million contract extension with the Cleveland Browns, who took a chance on the running back and are now committing to him long term. Hunt, who...
Broncos star Von Miller suffers serious ankle injuryVideo
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — A person with knowledge of the situation told the Associated Press the Denver Broncos fear star linebacker Von Miller suffered a season-ending ankle injury toward the end of practice Tuesday. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team hadn’t addressed Miller’s injury, said the team...
WPIAL Class A football breakdown: Defending champ Clairton brimming with confidence, talent
Clairton returned to the top of Class A in 2019, and with numerous key starters returning, many feel the Bears are the team to beat in 2020. Clairton coach Wayne Wade agrees. He also agrees Class A got a little stronger with the addition of Burgettstown, Shenango and Carmichaels, all...
WPIAL Class 3A football breakdown: Scenery changes but Central Valley still team to beat
The WPIAL Class 3A race may look a little different this year, but the winner could be the same. Perennial contender Aliquippa has moved up to Class 4A, and Beaver Falls has moved down to Class 2A after fielding one of its best teams since 2016. The entire classification has...
WR DeAndre Hopkins negotiates own extension with ArizonaVideo
TEMPE, Ariz. — DeAndre Hopkins is one of the NFL’s best players. Someday, he’d like to run one of the game’s best organizations. So during the past few weeks, the 28-year-old receiver has spent lots of late nights studying the terminology of contracts and the art of negotiation. Considering he...
Pitt’s Wendell Davis humbly accepts starting job at middle linebacker
Wendell Davis has confronted temptation and walked away from it — not his toughest task as Pitt’s starting middle linebacker. But staying on course helped him remain healthy and focused, two of the most important attributes any college football player needs to survive this season. Davis was not tempted to...
Mike Tomlin: Giants’ new coaches have 1 big advantage in opener against Steelers
Oddsmakers have installed the Pittsburgh Steelers as nearly a one-touchdown favorite to defeat the New York Giants in the season opener Monday night at MetLife Stadium. Mike Tomlin, though, doesn’t quite see his team holding an advantage as the Steelers prepare to play for the first time under the cloud...
Puerto Rican players follow Pirates’ push to wear No. 21, celebrate Roberto ClementeVideo
Josh Bell admits he knew little about Roberto Clemente before arriving in Pittsburgh, where mementos, murals and museums serve as constant reminders of the Pirates Hall of Fame right fielder. Nothing represents Clemente quite like his No. 21, which Bell and his Pirates teammates and coaches will wear Wednesday against...
Ex-Penguins assistant Mark Recchi not out of work long
The Devils fired former Pittsburgh general manager Ray Shero in January, but the pipeline of former Penguins moving to New Jersey continues to flow. The Devils hired Mark Recchi as an assistant coach Tuesday, less than a month after he was let go from the same position with the Penguins....
Top 5 questions facing the Steelers as 2020 season looms
Every NFL team faces questions heading into a new season, even the defending Super Bowl champion. But when a perennial contender misses the playoffs in back-to-back years, the questions stack up higher than the U.S. Steel Building. The Steelers face their share as they prepare for the 2020 season, which...
Penn State lands latest Class of 2022 commitment, 4-star Ken TalleyVideo
Penn State landed another four-star recruit in the Class of 2022. The Lions picked up a pledge from Philadelphia, four-star end/linebacker Ken Talley, on Tuesday. He is the first defender to join the six-member group and is the second junior-to-be to do so this month, as four-star offensive tackle Drew...
EA Sports adds Kaepernick to latest version of ‘Madden 21’
LOS ANGELES — Madden NFL players will have the opportunity to see how Colin Kaepernick might fare if he was back on the field. EA Sports announced Tuesday that the company has partnered with Kaepernick and is including him in the latest version of “Madden 21.” Fans can sign Kaepernick...
Son of former Steelers player, Cal (Pa.) football player Jamain Stephens dies
Editor’s Note: On Wednesday afternoon, Central Catholic High School said in an amended statement that the school does not have an official confirmation on the cause of Jamain Stephens’ death. Previously, the high school reported that Stephens died of complications from covid-19. Here is a portion of Central Catholic’s statement:...
WWE wrestler Adam Cole talks about Children’s Hospital visit, Kurt AngleVideo
Prior to the covid-19 pandemic, WWE Superstars visiting children at hospitals around the country was a routine part of their weekly schedule. WWE is still producing over seven hours of live television each week. all out of Orlando, Fla., and they’re staying committed to having their wrestlers put smiles on...
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin remains vague about right tackle, DeCastro’s availability ahead of season opener
In his season opening news conference, coach Mike Tomlin did little to clear up the competition at right tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and he also was vague Tuesday about right guard David DeCastro’s availability for the season opener in six days. Chuks Okorafor and Zach Banner are competing at...
MLB to allow Puerto Rican players to wear No. 21 in celebration of Roberto Clemente DayVideo
MLB has granted permission to Puerto Rican players to wear No. 21 as part of Roberto Clemente Day celebrations on Wednesday, and all players will be allowed to wear a patch with the number to honor the legacy of the late Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame right fielder. The Pirates...
First Call: T.J. Watt hears some trash talk from J.J. Watt; head-scratching Antonio Brown anniversary
“First Call” is back after a long holiday weekend. Steelers star T.J. Watt is on the receiving end of some trash talk from his brother, J.J. We investigate how Jadeveon Clowney almost became a Baltimore Raven. We check up on Charlie Morton’s comeback. And it’s been a year since Antonio...
Tim Benz: Cameron Heyward follows Steelers legacy of Brett Keisel, Aaron Smith. Now he’ll try try to outlast it.
There are multiple reasons why the Pittsburgh Steelers reworked the contract of defensive end Cameron Heyward to the tune of $75.1 million between now and the end of the 2024 season. He’s an All-Pro. He’s a stabilizing locker room influence in an unstable time. He’s a tremendous fan, media and...
Madden Monday: Whose window will stay open longer? The Steelers or Penguins?
If Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford is really trying to keep his core players together, let’s look at what that means. Sidney Crosby is signed through 2025. Jake Guentzel is locked up until the end of the 2024 playoffs. But Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin both only have two years...
