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Grad transfer OT Keldrick Wilson signs with Pitt
Like many coaches, Pat Narduzzi makes a habit of regularly checking the NCAA transfer portal. When Pitt’s coach saw graduate transfer Keldrick Wilson’s name appear, he acted promptly. Pitt immediately began recruiting Wilson, an offensive tackle from Hampton (Va.) University, and he signed a letter of intent Tuesday. He’ll compete...
On the Fringe: Golf gets de facto restart with made-for-TV matches, Arizona eventVideo
The next few weeks might resemble a return to the silly season. Except this is serious business. Besides, this isn’t the cash grab from the old “silly season” days of the Skins Game, the Skills Challenge, the Diner’s Club Matches. In two notable events, there’s no prize money at all....
Steelers top picks likely to be seen more on special teams than offense/defense as rookiesVideo
It’s an annual rite of spring for the Pittsburgh Steelers: Coach Mike Tomlin and general manager Kevin Colbert sit down for remarks to the media about their newest top draft pick. And while this year’s gushing over superlatives and complimentary scouting reports were not about a first-round pick but a...
AP Source: Coyotes president Ahron Cohen no longer with teamVideo
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Arizona Coyotes president and CEO Ahron Cohen is no longer with the organization, a person familiar with the move told the Associated Press. The person spoke Tuesday on condition of anonymity because no formal announcement has been made. No other details were provided. Cohen has been with...
Browns coach Kevin Stefanski finally arrives in ClevelandVideo
Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski finally can call Cleveland home. After delaying his family’s move from Minnesota because of the covid-19 pandemic, Stefanski, his wife and his young kids made the trip to Ohio over the weekend. “We did an 11-hour drive on Friday and powered through that,” he told...
English Premier League clubs could play at home after ‘positive’ talks with policeVideo
MANCHESTER, England — Premier League clubs could be allowed to complete the season at their own stadiums after police pulled back on their insistence neutral venues were the only safe way of staging games during the coronavirus pandemic. The league’s leadership held talks with police Monday night after being told...
PGA Tour’s Memorial to have fans, will use chips in ticket badges to monitor fan movementVideo
The PGA Tour said only the first four events upon its return at Colonial next month will not have fans. That means the Memorial — now scheduled as the sixth event (July 16-19) — is planning to have spectators. Just not as many. Dan Sullivan, the tournament director, said there...
Kobe Bryant’s sports academy retires ‘Mamba’ nicknameVideo
LOS ANGELES — The Southern California sports academy previously co-owned by the late Kobe Bryant has retired his “Mamba” nickname and rebranded itself nearly four months after the basketball icon’s death in a helicopter crash. Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others were killed as they flew to a...
6 key elements in latest reported plan for coronavirus-delayed 2020 MLB season
The latest on the 2020 MLB season, for those who missed it, isn’t much different than what has been floating around for a couple weeks. The season, according to reports, would begin in early July with an early- to mid-June spring redux. Teams would play 82 games, down from the...
Like it or not, National League designated hitters limber up
Before all the self-proclaimed purists forecasting the destruction of baseball strategy and the very sanctity of the sport as we know it go berserk bemoaning the inclusion of a designated hitter in the National League this season, remember this: In a most remarkable October full of huge momentum swings, the...
Penguins A to Z: Tristan Jarry finally realizes his potential
While the NHL is on hold because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 55 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Tristan Jarry Position: Goaltender Catches: Left...
WWE’s Becky Lynch announces pregnancy, ‘going away for awhile’Video
One of the biggest current stars in WWE is set to add another title to her collection: mom. Becky Lynch announced her pregnancy at the opening of “Monday Night Raw” on Monday. Before making the big announcement, an emotional Lynch recounted her start in WWE, coming to the U.S. while...
Steelers support grant program to provide equipment, resources for Pittsburgh-area youth leagues
The Pittsburgh Steelers have partnered with USA Football to award grants for new equipment and uniforms to youth and scholastic programs throughout the Pittsburgh region. USA Football, the sport’s national governing body, will award $1 million in resources in 2020 based on “need, merit and the organization’s commitment to coaching...
For John Wehner, final game for Pirates at Three Rivers Stadium was ‘most amazing thing’
From the first time he set foot inside Three Rivers Stadium to the last, the memories are as clear for John Wehner of taking the 51C bus from Carrick to baseball games as a young fan as they were of playing third base for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The final game...
Tim Benz: NHL players, if you don’t want to play, stay home. You may be helping.
Some NHL players have expressed reservations about trying to reboot the NHL season. For instance, Montreal’s Brendan Gallagher wonders if a return would be worth it for a team such as his, unless the postseason bracket is expanded. The Canadiens would resume play 10 points out of a playoff spot...
Tim Benz: Trying to answer ESPN’s impossible question about Barry Bonds and Pirates
Recently, ESPN.com put forth one overarching debate for every franchise in Major League Baseball. Not one they are currently facing. Rather on an “all-time” question for each club. Items such as: • Which member of the Red Sox belongs on the Boston sports Mount Rushmore: Ted Williams or David Ortiz?...
First Call: Odds on Cam Newton to Steelers? Stats hint Chase Claypool can help. Myles Garret staying in Cleveland.
Tuesday’s “First Call” looks at how Chase Claypool may best help the Steelers. Why many gamblers seem to think Cam Newton is coming to Pittsburgh. And so much for those Myles Garrett trade rumors. So how can rookie wide receiver Chase Claypool specifically help the Steelers in 2020? Well, after...
Before Jay Buhner became a ‘Seinfeld’ storyline, the Pirates traded him to the Yankees
If you think Frank Costanza was livid with New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner for trading Jay Buhner, he would have had a lot of problems with the Pittsburgh Pirates, too. Not to, you know, air any grievances. The death of actor Jerry Stiller on Monday brought back memories of...
NCAA leading scorer Dugan agrees to join Vegas Golden KnightsVideo
LAS VEGAS — NCAA leading scorer Jack Dugan agreed Monday to turn pro and join the Vegas Golden Knights. Dugan was a fifth-round pick of the Golden Knights during their first draft in 2017. Because of his age, his NHL entry-level contract beginning next season would be for two years....
Commentary: NASCAR set for ‘huge microscope’ as racing returnsVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR’s season started with the Secret Service doing a security check on the firesuit-clad pole-sitter for the Daytona 500 and thousands of fans waiting hours in line to pass through a metal detector. When the season resumes Sunday, some 13 weeks later, drivers will have their temperatures...
Ravens sign D.J. Fluker, who will seek to replace Yanda at guardVideo
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens signed free agent guard D.J. Fluker, who is expected to compete for the opening on the offensive line created by the retirement of Marshal Yanda. Fluker has 92 games of NFL experience over seven years with three teams, most recently the Seattle Seahawks....
Penn State defenseman Cole Hults named Big Ten Player of the Year
Former Penn State defenseman Cole Hults has been named Big Ten Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year. Hults is the first player in the history of Penn State’s program, which opened NCAA play in 2012-13, to claim the honor. As a junior this season, Hults appeared...
6 Penn State players sign undrafted free agent contracts in NFL
Six undrafted Penn State players have signed with NFL teams, giving the Nittany Lions a total of 11 preparing for professional football camps this summer. The undrafted players include: • Tight end Nick Bowers, a Kittanning graduate (Las Vegas Raiders), a two-time Academic All-Big Ten selection. • Wide receiver Dan...
New assistants Ike Hilliard, Matt Canada face unique challenges prepping Steelers rookies
The two new faces on the Pittsburgh Steelers coaching staff for this season work with the skill positions on offense. It just so happens two of their first three draft picks play skill positions on offense. In the midst of this peculiar offseason, relationship-building between coaches and players isn’t conventional....
Duquesne’s UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse won’t be ready in time for start of winter sports seasonsVideo
After sitting through a nearly two-month construction delay on Duquesne University’s UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, athletic director Dave Harper said Monday that the $45 million facility won’t be ready for at least the first part volleyball season nor the start of the basketball season in November. “That’s not going to happen,”...
