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Saints’ Malcolm Jenkins primed for campaigns on and off the field
METAIRIE, La. — Malcolm Jenkins sees historically significant opportunities before him with both the contending New Orleans Saints and with a racial justice movement that has gathered momentum in recent months. He also sees no reason his focus on one should necessarily come at the expense of the other, dismissing...
Whole country might be watching what Pennsylvania decides about fall sports
The PIAA will meet at 3 p.m. Friday, presumably to make its final decision on the fate of fall high school sports in Pennsylvania. To play or not to play? The association’s action finally will give member schools a concrete initiative with which to move forward. It is not hyperbole...
Packers’ Jordan Love learning from Aaron Rodgers while adapting to NFLVideo
Green Bay Packers rookie Jordan Love says he has tried not to pay attention to all the media speculation surrounding the team’s long-term quarterback plans now that they’ve drafted him as Aaron Rodgers’ potential successor. Love instead is trying to soak in as much as possible as the former Utah...
English continues surge, ties for 1st-round lead at Northern TrustVideo
NORTON, Mass. — Harris English made the difficult look easy Thursday in The Northern Trust, just like he has done all year to even reach this position in the PGA Tour’s postseason. Facing the tough stretch on the back nine of TPC Boston to start his round, English hit 5-iron...
Ex-Penn State lacrosse player Chris Hogan back home with JetsVideo
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Chris Hogan’s latest stop through the AFC East landed him back home in New Jersey. And, when the veteran wide receiver arrived at the Jets training facility earlier this week, he was met by coach Adam Gase — and a blast from the past. “He called...
Roger Penske to Indianapolis 500 fans: ‘I wanted you here’Video
INDIANAPOLIS — Roger Penske will not pretend he isn’t disappointed he can’t open the gates to spectators for his first Indianapolis 500 as steward of the iconic event. Penske purchased Indianapolis Motor Speedway in January and spent an additional $15 million on capital improvements for an enhanced fan experience. He...
Fox says Thom Brennaman won’t announce NFL games after slur
LOS ANGELES — Thom Brennaman will not be calling NFL games on Fox after using an anti-gay slur on air during a Cincinnati Reds broadcast. Fox Sports issued a statement Thursday that said “we are moving forward with our NFL schedule which will not include him.” Fox also said Brennaman’s...
Chiefs to prohibit Native American imagery at Arrowhead
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs will prohibit the wearing of Native American headdresses, face paint and clothing at Arrowhead Stadium. They also are discussing the future of the iconic tomahawk chop as they address what many consider racist imagery associated with their franchise. The team said in...
Change doesn’t alter Pitt defense’s quest to be the best
The talk around the Pitt football team is the defense Pat Narduzzi has built could be his best in six seasons as coach of the Panthers. That’s a heavy load of expectations to carry around and probably too optimistic of a statement now that All-ACC defensive tackle Jaylen Twyman has...
Panthers ‘considering’ using McCaffrey on punt returns, tooVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers are considering expanding All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey’s role to include punt returns. McCaffrey saw more snaps than any running back in the league in 2019 and was productive with the ball in his hands, becoming only the third player in NFL history to...
Allegheny County Health Department offers to assist WPIAL with covid-19 restrictions
The WPIAL and Allegheny County Health Department will meet Friday to discuss plans for potentially playing high school sports this fall. Those talks will include the county’s 50-person limit on outdoor gatherings, a restriction that has school administrators concerned Allegheny County football teams won’t be able to host games. “We...
GOP bill that would leave sports decisions to school districts clears state House committee
Republican-sponsored legislation that would give Pennsylvania school districts the final say over whether to hold sports and other activities during the pandemic cleared a House committee Thursday, one day before the governing body for interscholastic sports was to decide the fate of the fall season. With dozens of parents, students...
Steelers’ lack of offseason action at inside linebacker an indication of faith in Ulysees Gilbert III
When the Pittsburgh Steelers went into their offseason, any outside observer could have made a checklist of positions that could be targeted for reinforcement. They could have used help and/or depth to varying degrees at tight end, interior offensive line, defensive line, wide receiver, running back, outside linebacker, safety and...
Browns CB Johnson hospitalized with lacerated liverVideo
BEREA, Ohio — Browns cornerback Kevin Johnson remains hospitalized with a lacerated liver, a serious injury suffered in practice when rookie tight end Harrison Bryant landed on him during a routine play. Johnson, who was signed by Cleveland in the offseason and wass expected to be the team’s starting nickel...
Still young, JuJu Smith-Schuster brings Steelers ‘wisdom’Video
JuJu Smith-Schuster’s public persona largely is built via platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Live and his personal Youtube channel. On them is portrayed a fun-loving young man who plays video games, dances and engages in other exuberant hi jinks. It’s an image that’s gained the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver millions...
Today in sports history: Aug. 21Video
1901 — William Larned wins the first of seven men’s singles titles in the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association championship. 1914 — Walter Hagen captures the U.S. Open golf title by edging Chick Evans. 1920 — Jock Hutchinson wins the PGA Championship with a 1-up victory over J. Douglass Edgar. 1931...
Cal Ripken says he’s cancer free after March surgery
Cal Ripken Jr. revealed Thursday he is cancer free after surgery in March to remove a tumor from his prostate. Known as “The Iron Man” for his record streak of playing in 2,632 consecutive games, the Hall of Famer for the Baltimore Orioles was diagnosed with cancer in February. He...
Pirates president Travis Williams tests positive for covid-19
Pittsburgh Pirates president Travis Williams tested positive for covid-19, he announced Thursday in a statement. Williams said the team has conducted contact tracing, and he wasn’t around any players or members of the coaching staff or baseball operations because the Pirates were in Cincinnati last week. The Pirates had three...
West Virginia won’t allow fans at opener Sept. 12
West Virginia will play its first game of the season in a nearly empty Milan Puskar Stadium, although families of players and staff, plus operations personnel, will be permitted inside. The Mountaineers are scheduled to open the season Sept. 12 against nonconference opponent Eastern Kentucky. WVU’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics...
Bills choose ‘Bills Stadium’ after cutting ties with New Era
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills are settling for simplicity in calling their home field “Bills Stadium” after they were unable to find a new naming rights partner before the start of the season. The Bills announced the decision on Thursday, shortly before the team practiced inside the facility...
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins sign forwards Luke Stevens, Felix Robert
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have signed forwards Luke Stevens and Felix Robert to one-year American Hockey League (AHL) contracts for the 2020-21 season. Stevens is the son of Kevin Stevens, a former All-Star forward for the NHL Penguins who now serves as a scout for the organization. Selected in the fifth...
Tyler Motte scores twice, Canucks rally to beat Blues
EDMONTON, Alberta — Fourth-line grinder Tyler Motte scored two breakaway goals to power the Vancouver Canucks to a come-from-behind 4-3 win over the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night. The Canucks lead the best-of-seven opening-round series 3-2 and can send the defending Stanley Cup champions packing from the postseason with...
U mad, bro? Fans rant about Bryan Rust, grouse about Gov. Wolf, get ticked off about Mike Tomlin vs. Mike Sullivan
This week’s “U mad, bro?” gets into some pretty choppy waters. Mike Sullivan versus Mike Tomlin. Bryan Rust versus trade talk. Governor Tom Wolf versus high school sports. And me versus copyright infringement. Read carefully. This could get dicey. Let’s start with James. He really enjoyed my recent column about...
First Call: Steely McBeam shunned, case for Cam Heyward, NFL playoff bubble talk, typical Torts and Tom Wilson
Thursday’s “First Call” looks at the prospect of an NFL playoff bubble. Some stats to back up Cameron Heyward’s call for a contract extension. Bad news for Steely McBeam. And a pair of Penguins fan favorites do what they do best. NFL playoff bubble? The NFL won’t be played in...
Tim Benz: September Mourn! Steelers need to get off to faster start in 2020
Here’s one way the Steelers need to get better in 2020. And no, this has nothing to do with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger returning. Because he’s been on the field for much of this problem in recent years. The issue is starting better in September. The Steelers’ failure to win a...
