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English soccer warned of $1B pandemic losses, clubs closingVideo

English soccer faced warnings on Tuesday that losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic could exceed $1 billion and clubs could go out of business. The financial alarm was sounded by the heads of the English Football Association and Premier League as well-paid players in the top flight resist calls to...
Oilers’ Colby Cave in medically induced coma after brain bleedVideo

Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave was placed in a medically induced coma after suffering a brain bleed. The Oilers said Tuesday on their Twitter account that the brain bleed happened overnight and that Cave was in the critical care unit at Toronto’s Sunnybrook Hospital. A 25-year-old from Battleford, Saskatchewan, Cave...
Penguins’ 2016 Stanley Cup Final wins, 2009 Game 7 to air on TV, radio

The Stanley Cup playoffs would have begun Wednesday, and as such potentially could have been one of the most-watched and listened-to nights of the year on AT&T SportsNet and 105.9 FM radio. In lieu of what could have been Game 1 of a Pittsburgh Penguins-Philadelphia Flyers first-round series, the stations...
Steelers partner to help send pizzas to health care workers during pandemic

The initiative “Pizza vs. Pandemic” was launched to support health care workers trying to stop the spread of covid-19 by arranging for pizzas from independent owners to be sent to care centers, hospitals and clinics around the country. The Pittsburgh Steelers are doing their part, too. The Steelers are among...
New Penn State OC Kirk Ciarrocca learns to ‘adapt, overcome’

The only time Kirk Ciarrocca had an opportunity to watch Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford throw a football, he didn’t pay close attention. Penn State’s first-year offensive coordinator was fixated on Minnesota’s Tanner Morgan, who completed 18 of 20 passes for 339 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-26 victory...
Angello’s commitment to Penguins, community recognized by AHL

Community service has been important to Anthony Angello for as long as he can remember and something his mother always preached. Whether it was volunteering at a nursing home, meeting with hospital patients or something as simple as reading a book to children, he has cherished those experiences and is...
Report: HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ skips Steelers, will feature Rams and Chargers

It appears that Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers will not be spotlighted on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” this year. The team was eligible to appear on the annual late-summer football series, but that honor will be shared by the two Los Angeles franchises. That is, of course, is if the...
The day Pirates catcher Mike LaValliere finally cussed out the 1992 Game 7 umpire

On Friday night, the MLB Network replayed the painful seventh game of the 1992 NLCS. "I was hoping those people in left field were blowing on my back to give me some tailwind." - Sid BreamWatch the @Braves' thrilling 1992 NLCS Game 7 win at 10pm ET on MLB Network...
Tim Benz: Minkah Fitzpatrick’s quotes about Patrick Mahomes were confident, not cocky

As you may have heard by now, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick “is” the Steelers’ first-round choice in this month’s upcoming NFL Draft. At least that’s what people keep demanding that I say. Does that mean Derick Brassard “was” the Penguins’ first-round pick in 2018? You never hear that trade presented in...
First Call: Bill Cowher endorses idea of Jameis Winston to Steelers; Antonio Brown has new agent

Tuesday’s “First Call” features a big name joining the “Jameis Winston to Pittsburgh” bandwagon. Antonio Brown found someone insane enough to be his agent. And how Kiya Tomlin is helping the battle against covid-19. Joining the Jameis bandwagon Over the past few weeks, I’ve given you a few endorsements from...
UFC 249 still planned for April 18

While President Trump and medical officials warn the United States is heading into its toughest two-week stretch of the coronavirus pandemic, the UFC has been working to make sure its April 18 UFC 249 card takes place. And UFC President Dana White tweeted Monday the card will still happen “somewhere...
MLB, union discuss playing all games in ArizonaVideo

NEW YORK — Putting all 30 teams in the Phoenix area this season and playing in empty ballparks was among the ideas discussed Monday by Major League Baseball and the players’ association. The sides held a telephone call to talk about paths forward for a season delayed by the coronavirus...
NFL delays start of offseason workout programs for teamsVideo

CHARLOTTE, N.C — The NFL is delaying the start of its offseason workout program while formulating a plan with the NFL Players Association on how to proceed during the coronavirus pandemic. At least for the time being, NFL coaches won’t be allowed to communicate with players via videoconferencing. Normally, Monday...
Latrobe grad Jake Biss wins Shippensburg athlete of the year honors

Latrobe graduate Jake Biss has been named Shippensburg’s male student-athlete of the year. A junior point guard, Biss led the Raiders with 15.9 points per game and was fourth in the PSAC with 4.4 assists per game. He shot 40.3% from 3-point range and 89.9% from the free-throw line. Shippensburg...
CFL already feeling schedule disruptions that could be omen for NFLVideo

The NFL hit its first roadblock with covid-19 when it was forced to alter its draft. The draft will happen, but players and fans must watch from afar as it is conducted virtually April 23-25. Though organized team activities and minicamps also could face disruption, the most critical parts of...
Penske cancels IndyCar’s doubleheader in Detroit, makes other schedule changesVideo

Roger Penske canceled the doubleheader race at Detroit and adjusted the IndyCar schedule Monday as the series remains on hold during the covid-19 pandemic. Penske told the Associated Press he had no choice but to cancel the two races at Belle Isle because Michigan is under a stay-at-home order and...

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