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Jim Harbaugh proposes one-and-done rule change for NFL draftVideo
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh is pushing for a change that would allow football players to enter the NFL draft after one year in college. “My first proposal is that we put this decision to `go or stay’ in the hands of the individual and his family,...
Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, QBs to donate $10M to virus reliefVideo
HOBE SOUND, Fla. — The next match involving Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson involves a $10 million donation for covid-19 relief efforts, along with plenty of bragging rights in a star-powered foursome May 24 at Medalist Golf Club. Turner Sports announced more details Thursday for “The Match: Champions for Charity,”...
IndyCar to open delayed season next month without fansVideo
FORT WORTH, Texas — IndyCar has gotten the green flag to finally start its season in Texas next month with a nighttime race June 6 without spectators. The race at Texas Motor Speedway was the next one on the series schedule that hadn’t been postponed or canceled because of the...
Ravens’ Earl Thomas held at gunpoint by wife after alleged affair, documents sayVideo
BALTIMORE — The lawyer for the wife of Baltimore Ravens safety Earl Thomas said she is being subjected to an “unfounded ongoing investigation” by Texas police after she allegedly pointed a gun at her husband’s head upon finding him in bed with another woman last month. According to a police...
Penguins A to Z: Jan Drozg adjusts between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, WheelingVideo
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. Player: Jan Drozg Position: Left winger...
New KBO fan? Here’s a rundown of Korean baseball’s teamsVideo
With MLB on hold because of the coronavirus lockdown, the KBO could be a fill-in for your baseball needs. The Korean baseball league had its Opening Day this week and will have regular-season games broadcast six days a week via ESPN. If you’re looking to jump on the KBO bandwagon,...
Pitt, Duquesne, Robert Morris coaches band together in attempt to bounce covid-19
Keith Dambrot is serious when he says people need to practice social distancing as one of the best ways to fight covid-19. “Our daughter (Alysse) works in a physical therapy facility,” Duquesne’s men’s basketball coach said, “and we told her, ‘Don’t come (to visit).’ “We love our daughter, but we...
VideoChart: MLB’s most career home runs since 1900Video
Our latest VideoChart shows the MLB’s top 10 career home run leaders from 1900 to 2020. Do you know which Pirates enter the ranks? Want to see more animated stats? Check out all of our VideoCharts here....
As MLB prepares return-to-play proposal with start dates, Pirates staying in ready state
As baseball prepares for the possibility of a return, with reports of target dates in early June to start spring training and early July to start playing games, the Pittsburgh Pirates are attempting to be in a sweet spot. That’s what Pirates general manager Ben Cherington called the “ready state”...
First Call: Ravens GM dodging questions about Antonio Brown, Steelers GM pumping up James Conner
Thursday’s “First Call” features attempts from Baltimore to quell rumors about Antonio Brown joining the Ravens. NFL scheduling leaks. And Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert props up James Conner as hype surrounding one of his backups swells. Antonio who? We all know former Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown and Baltimore...
Tim Benz: Jay Glazer’s shot at Ben Roethlisberger raises interesting dynamic
Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer is known to have a good relationship with Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. I’m not sure how great his relationship will be with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger now, though. In a mailbag Q&A with The Athletic, a fan asked Glazer about potential success for the 2020 Steelers...
U mad, bro? Steelers fans lash back at criticism of draft strategy, JuJu Smith-Schuster
The black and gold pom-poms are out in force for “U mad, bro?” this week. Mark Madden and I get an earful from Steelers fans. And the message is clear: “Yinz shalt not be critical of ‘dem Stillers, n’at!” Nary a discouraging word is allowed to be uttered within the...
NFL sets protocols for reopening of team facilitiesVideo
The NFL has set protocols for reopening team facilities and has told the 32 teams to have them in place by May 15. In a memo sent by commissioner Roger Goodell and obtained Wednesday night by the Associated Press, several phases of the protocols were laid out. The first phase...
Taiwan baseball league set to allow fans back in ballparksVideo
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Fans will be allowed to enter baseball stadiums for games in Taiwan for the first time this season as part of a gradual easing of restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic. The China Professional Baseball League said up to 1,000 people would be permitted to enter ballparks from...
Dek hockey tournament planned for Belle Vernon area
Hockey fans might not be able to watch Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins play hockey this summer because of the state’s restrictions against large gatherings, but they may be able to take part in a Dek hockey tournament open to youngsters and adults in July that will serve as...
Brett Favre repaying $1.1M for no-show speeches, auditor saysVideo
JACKSON, Miss. — Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre is repaying $1.1 million in welfare money that he received for multiple speeches where he did not show up, the Mississippi state auditor said Wednesday. Auditor Shad White said his office received $500,000 from Favre on Wednesday, plus a commitment Favre will...
Lock Haven names Belle Vernon graduate Austin Bell most improved wrestler
Austin Bell had an outstanding wrestling career at Belle Vernon. He had a 160-24 record, was a two-time PIAA third-place finisher and WPIAL champion in 2014 and runner-up in ’15 and ’16. His effort earned him a scholarship to Pitt. Things didn’t work out, and he transferred to Lock Haven....
Lower Burrell native signs with top collegiate bass fishing school
When Lower Burrell native Austin Aikins started fishing, he never could have imagined how his future would pan out. But the Central Catholic senior is ecstatic with how it has. While some high school athletes are looking for a college scholarship in sports such as football, baseball or basketball, Aikins...
Penn State’s James Franklin ‘confident … hopeful’ season of some sort will occurVideo
James Franklin has heard all the possible scenarios for how to safely begin and maintain the college football season in this year of the global pandemic. They include a shortened season, delayed season, full season with fans or full season with partial fans. Almost anything is up for discussion. “I’m...
Ex-Penguins forward Martin Straka named Czech Republic assistant coach
Former Penguins forward Martin Straka has been named assistant coach of the Czech Republic’s national team for the next two years. Straka, 47, was one of that country’s most accomplished players during his career. A member of the Czech Republic’s 1998 team that won gold during the Olympic tournament, Straka...
Penn Hills graduate Shy Faulkner earns NJCAA All-American honors
Shy Faulkner finished his 2019-20 basketball season as one of the top scorers in National Junior College Athletic Association Division III, and the Penn Hills graduate was honored Wednesday for his on-court exploits. The Community College of Allegheny County sophomore guard was named third-team All-American after he finished the season...
More than half of ACC football schools aim to reopen in fallVideo
Eight of the 14 football-playing members of the ACC are making plans for reopening campuses this fall, while four others have publicly said they are exploring scenarios for a return following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. Reopening campuses for in-person instruction is a crucial step toward restarting college sports,...
Despite July 1 optimism, MLB remains far from structured plan to open season: report
NEW YORK — Former major league infielder Trevor Plouffe sparked somewhat of a storm on Monday after he posted a dubious tweet that began with five simple words. “Want some good baseball news??” Plouffe asked, rhetorically. The 33-year-old then mentioned July 1 as a potential opening day for Major League...
Brian Dumoulin’s development makes him one of Penguins’ top homegrown talents
On his Instagram page this week, as he does from time to time, Penguins defenseman Brian Dumoulin recommended a favorite bottle of wine. The boisterous player who was caught on camera drinking from three beer bottles held in the same hand in the celebration after the clinching of the 2016...
Steelers’ Ryan Shazier among NFL players in charity ‘Call of Duty’ tournament
Injured Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier will join Hall of Famer Terrell Owens and six active NFL players in a video game tournament that will benefit charities related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Shazier and the other NFL players will face professional gamers in “Call of Duty Warzone” matches that...
