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Sibling athletes finding ways to stay competitive, in shape during lockdown
Social-distancing is as novel a term in the American vernacular as the virus that created it. But the concept of creating 6-foot spacing between people can be a challenge in a full household. What about a home filled with aspiring college and high school athletes who otherwise at this time...
Montour, Penn State grad John Hufnagel continues to build winning legacy in CFL
The Canadian Football League will hold its draft Thursday, and, like he has for the past decade-plus, John Hufnagel will be in the middle of the action. The Montour and Penn State graduate is president and general manager of the Calgary Stampeders, a position he has held since 2016. From...
NFL to hold 2021 draft in Cleveland
CLEVELAND — After a successful virtual, stay-at-home experience this year, the NFL plans to hold its draft outdoors in downtown Cleveland next year from April 29 to May 1. The dates were announced Tuesday, three days after the completion of a unique draft that went smoothly despite logistical obstacles due...
Penguins A to Z: Jordy Bellerive adapts to a bottom-six role
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 54 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Jordy Bellerive Position: Center Shoots: Left...
Erie star William Jeffress chooses Pitt; 2020 class ranked 13th nationally
William Jeffress’ basketball journey began in the second grade when he scored half of his AAU team’s points in a game against the Pittsburgh Storm. His team lost, 45-6. “We were in second grade and they were in fourth grade, and they handled us,” Jeffress said, unashamedly. “We hit two...
Senior Spotlight: Hopewell pitcher aimed for return to WPIAL championship game
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight WPIAL spring athletes whose senior years have been cut short by the coronavirus pandemic. Heading into his senior season, Hopewell pitcher Jake McGovern felt like this was the year for the Vikings. “I can’t tell you the emotions I was feeling. I...
Chiefs to release 2-time Pro Bowl punter Dustin Colquitt after 15 years
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs are releasing two-time Pro Bowl punter Dustin Colquitt, whose 15-year career with the franchise allowed him to set numerous club records, including the most games played and most postseason appearances. Colquitt, who turns 38 next month, posted a farewell on Instagram late...
CBS Sports predicts Pitt to finish 7-5 … but it sounds a bit pessimistic
Pitt fans looking for good news won’t find it from Chip Patterson, a college football analyst for CBSSports.com. Patterson predicted every ACC team’s season, game-by-game, and he sees Pitt winning only seven of its 12 and finishing 4-4 in the ACC Coastal (fourth place). It’s a curious prediction, with Pitt...
Sunnehanna Amateur moved to July
If everything goes as planned and things start to get back to somewhat normal because of the coronavirus pandemic, the 67th annual Sunnehanna Amateur will be held, but a month later than usual. One of the top amateur tournaments in the country, which has featured a Who’s Who list of...
Latest on NHL prospects: Border issues, schedule, draft talk, locations, style of play
Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me for our weekly “Essey Tire” hockey podcast. Are we finally seeing some movement when it comes to restarting the National Hockey League? According to Metzer, a lot of talk is percolating about important topics, such as unified destinations and dates for...
First Call: NFL schedule plans, Buccaneers reporter stands by Jameis Winston-Steelers story
Tuesday’s “First Call” gives us the odds on new Steeler Chase Claypool winning offensive rookie of the year. The reporter who claims the Steelers offered Jameis Winston a contract isn’t changing his tune. And the NFL schedule could be a real mess if the season is pushed back because of...
Tim Benz: Messages sent to Steelers defensive players after the NFL Draft
Defense wins championships! It also closes out our 2020 NFL Draft coverage. On Monday, I gave you a list of messages sent to Steelers offensive players directly from the coaching staff and the front office. At least, that was my interpretation after the NFL Draft last weekend. Today we look...
After Pitt lands Virginia wide receiver, Panthers’ 2021 class ranked fifth in the ACC
Pitt boosted its class of 2021 to seven members when wide receiver Myles Alston announced through his Twitter account Monday his intention to enroll next year. @CoachAlstonOL @bredlife757 @RivalsFriedman @HamiltonESPN @BrianDohn247 @LandonVCooper @clarissacoop @KDotTheGemini C O M M I T T E D ! pic.twitter.com/j4B2u29t0z— MYLES ALSTON (@Myles1Alston) April 27,...
Latrobe umpire Jansen Visconti waiting for MLB to startVideo
If Jansen Visconti had his way, he’d be calling balls and strikes in Chicago on Monday instead of fishing for trout on Fourmile Run in Ligonier. Fishing is a new sport Visconti has picked up since MLB shut down the 2020 season March 13 because of the Coronavirus. Who knows...
Former Seton Hill WR Leatherbury signs with Arizona Cardinals
Shane Leatherbury, who played one season at Seton Hill in Greensburg, is set to embark on a professional football career. Leatherbury, who was a freshman for the Griffins in 2015, signed a free agent contract with Arizona Cardinals. After a year in Greensburg, Leatherbury transferred to Towson. There, the Salisbury,...
Steelers hoping to take advantage of ‘half linebacker, half safety’ Antoine Brooks
A prevailing opinion heading into last week’s draft was the Pittsburgh Steelers could have used immediate help at seven positions. With six picks at their disposal, that was a problem. The Steelers ultimately got reinforcements at wide receiver, outside linebacker, running back and offensive line with their first four picks....
Texans OL Tunsil proud of negotiating big-money deal without agentVideo
Laremy Tunsil became the NFL’s highest-paid offensive lineman by negotiating a $66 million contract extension with the Houston Texans without the help of an agent. As he basks in his big payday, the 25-year-old left tackle hopes his unorthodox decision will start a trend in the league. “Hopefully, that will...
Lakers return $4.6 million from stimulus loan programVideo
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers have repaid a loan of roughly $4.6 million from coronavirus business relief funds after learning the program had been depleted. The Lakers applied for the loan under the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program, a part of the federal government’s $2.2 trillion stimulus...
Patriots fullback James Develin retires because of complications from neck injuryVideo
BOSTON — Patriots fullback James Develin is retiring from the NFL because of complications from the neck injury that caused him to miss the final 14 games of last season. Develin announced his decision in an Instagram message Monday. “I have decided it is my and my family’s best interest...
All eyes on NASCAR as it races toward restartVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sports eventually will start again, and all eyes are on NASCAR, which appears to be racing full speed ahead to get there. The sanctioning body is working on a revised schedule that could have NASCAR back on track in roughly three weeks. The May 9 race at...
NBA pushes plan to reopen facilities until May 8 at earliestVideo
MIAMI — The NBA pushed back the possible reopening date of some team practice facilities for at least a week until May 8 at the earliest, saying Monday the extra time was needed in part to make sure player training options would be safe and controlled in an effort to...
PAC declares team golf champions
With its final rounds thwarted by the coronavirus, the Presidents Athletic Conference declared winners of its team golf championships. The women’s final round was set for April 18 at Chestnut Ridge in Blairsville and the men’s for April 25 at Oglebay Resort (W.Va.), but the spring season was wiped out...
Browns pick up options on Myles Garrett, David NjokuVideo
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns exercised the fifth-year contract options on star defensive end Myles Garrett and tight end David Njoku on Monday. The decision on Garrett was not a surprise, but Njoku’s future seemed uncertain following several offseason moves by the team. Garrett was the No. 1 overall pick...
Beadling SC joins the Girls Academy League
Beadling SC, an established soccer club in Western Pennsylvania, is starting to gain traction as one of the top clubs in the country. On Friday, Beadling announced that it would be joining the newly formed Girls Academy League as a part of its inaugural Mid-America conference for the upcoming season....
Clock ticking for NHL veterans as they might face final chance at Stanley CupVideo
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Goaltender Pekka Rinne scratched scoring a goal off his NHL bucket list this season. Winning the Stanley Cup? That remains on the list with the season suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic amid concerns next season will be affected, too. Rinne, a three-time All-Star and former Vezina...
