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Florida State’s Leonard Hamilton, 71, ready to face Pitt with no hint of retirement
The reporter couldn’t bring himself to use the word retire when speaking to the coach with 555 career victories. So, he asked the question in the most respectful way possible. “Did the ‘R’ word ever cross your mind?” he said, addressing Leonard Hamilton on Monday on the ACC basketball coaches...
Pitt will see a different Florida State team in Tallahassee rematch
When Pitt opened the basketball season Nov. 6 with a 63-61 victory against Florida State, there were still four games left in the football season. As far as Pitt coach Jeff Capel is concerned, that was another time. Literally, it was another place. After opening the season at Pitt’s Petersen...
Mark Madden: Myles Garrett is lying about Steelers QB Mason Rudolph
Myles Garrett is lying. But very few will say that, at least not directly. As a result, Garrett’s lie is, by default, becoming the truth. Entire sports-talk TV segments are built around “what if.” As in, “what if Mason Rudolph did call Myles Garrett the n-word?” As George Costanza said,...
NEC reprimands Robert Morris coach Andy Toole, fines 2 officialsVideo
The Northeast Conference on Monday reprimanded Robert Morris men’s basketball coach Andy Toole for criticizing officials following the Colonials’ 72-71 loss Saturday to Fairleigh Dickinson, saying some of Toole’s postgame comments were “unacceptable” and “in clear violation of our sportsmanship policy.” The league also reprimanded and imposed fines on two...
Pitt-Greensburg names coaches for women’s bowling, men’s golf programs
Playing experience stood out on the resumes of two new coaching hires at Pitt-Greensburg. Amanda Balas was named coach of the new women’s bowling team, which will play an independent schedule in 2020-21 and plans to join the AMCC the following year. Balas was an accomplished bowler at Division-I St....
‘No hesitation’ in planning on Ben Roethlisberger’s return, Steelers’ Mike Tomlin says
It was Christmas Day when Ben Roethlisberger made his first public statements regarding his return to the playing field in 2020. It was earlier this month when Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II said that his franchise quarterback’s rehab has been “positive,” and it was last week when general manager...
Weekend College Top 10: Jordan Rawls becomes Allegheny’s all-time scoring leader
Every Monday, the Tribune-Review will highlight 10 top area college performances from the weekend: 1. Allegheny’s Rawls breaks school’s scoring record Senior Jordan Rawls (Allderdice) scored 18 points Saturday and became the program’s all-time leader with 1,701 points during a 90-63 victory over Denison. AND THERE IT IS!!! Jordan Rawls...
Mike Tomlin: Steelers open to helping Antonio Brown – but not to signing him
As Antonio Brown continues on an apparent effort to regain favor in the NFL in hopes of continuing his playing career in 2020, his former head coach said not to expect it to be in Pittsburgh. During his ESPN “First Take” appearance ostensibly to stand up for Mason Rudolph, Pittsburgh...
Mike Tomlin defends Mason Rudolph, ‘hacked off’ at ESPN’s portrayal of Steelers QB
Characterizing himself as “hacked off” at ESPN’s portrayal of his young quarterback over the weekend, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin went on the network Monday morning to clear the air. Saying he “thought it was appropriate that Mason was properly defended,” Tomlin said on “First Take” that he “fully supports...
Tim Benz, Mark Madden discuss Penguins’ big weekend, Myles Garrett-Mason Rudolph racism claims
There’s a lot of ground to cover in this week’s “Madden Monday.” Mark Madden of 105.9 the X joins me to talk Penguins hockey, football and the start of another Major League Baseball season. We begin with the Penguins and their wins Friday and Sunday. They beat up on the...
Pirates’ Adam Frazier wants to improve at plate after playing through pain in 2019Video
BRADENTON, Fla. – Adam Frazier revealed a secret that helps explain his inconsistency at the plate last season and gives an indication of his willingness to play through pain. The Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman broke his right index finger in spring training, then suffered a slight separation in his right...
In wake of cheating scandal, sportsbook takes bets on Astros getting hit by pitches
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred is trying to prevent teams from intentionally throwing at hitters, particularly the cheating-shamed Houston Astros. But who wants to bet those warnings will be heeded? At at least one website, you can. Sportsbettingdime.com is taking wagers on potential beanballs directed at Houston players. According...
First Call: NFL player says Ben Roethlisberger tanked 2019, RMU coach explodes on refs
Monday’s “First Call” features an NFL player suggesting Ben Roethlisberger tanked last season. Robert Morris got robbed on the basketball court Saturday. And a major twist in the NFL CBA that could impact the Steelers. Hot Take Thomas Last year, Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Thomas Davis led his team in...
Tim Benz: ESPN coverage of Myles Garrett vs. Mason Rudolph was a disgrace
The only thing more maddening than the Myles Garrett-Mason Rudolph situation has been ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” coverage of it. It was biased, agenda-driven and, at times, vengeful. Not just toward Rudolph. But toward the Steelers as well. On Thursday, ESPN released a condensed version of an interview between Mina...
Kevin Gorman: Making the majors a tall order for Pirates shortstop prospect Oneil CruzVideo
BRADENTON, Fla. – Things are looking up at shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates, as top prospect Oneil Cruz is officially listed at 6-foot-7 after being measured at his physical exam. Cruz is the tallest position player at the major-league camp in spring training at Pirate City, and hopes to become...
Pat Leonard: Can Saquon Barkley rescue expensive NFL running backs?Video
NEW YORK — Saquon Barkley’s second NFL contract will move toward the front burner for the New York Giants and their dynamic running back this time next year. The Dallas Cowboys’ Ezekiel Elliott signed a market-leading six-year, $90 million deal last fall entering his fourth NFL season. Carolina Panthers stud...
Pirates GM Ben Cherington: Money to build winner will be there when neededVideo
NORTH PORT, Fla. — Ben Cherington made a remark on the day he was hired as the Pittsburgh Pirates’ general manager that raised the eyebrows of many fans. Cherington said Nov. 18 he felt he would have the resources necessary to win in Pittsburgh. Nearly two months later, the Pirates...
MLB commish Rob Manfred: No beanball tolerance in wake of Astros scamVideo
NORTH PORT, Fla. — With baseball ablaze over the Houston Astros’ cheating scandal, commissioner Rob Manfred met with nearly half of the major league managers Sunday and told them to knock off any notion of get-even beanballs. “I hope that I made it extremely clear to them that retaliation in-game...
Kevin Gorman: Jarrod Dyson is nothing if not completely candid when it comes to the Pirates
BRADENTON, Fla. — Jarrod Dyson was with the Pittsburgh Pirates for all of a day when he had the clubhouse cracking up, pulling a stack of scratch-off lottery tickets out of his leather backpack that fell to the floor like a Slinky. “I’m messing around, trying to hit the lotto...
Brother of Antwaan Randle El surrenders, charged in double homicideVideo
CHICAGO — A former University of Wisconsin football player who is the brother of former Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Antwaan Randle El surrendered to Chicago police Saturday in connection with the deaths of two people who were found with gunshot wounds on a road in Janesville, Wisc. Marcus Randle El, 33,...
Empty Thoughts: Penguins 5, Red Wings 1
Observations from the Penguins’ 5-1 win against the Red Wings: First things first, Penguins forward Zach Aston-Reese left the game at 8:46 of the second period because of an undisclosed injury. Coach Mike Sullivan suggested an update might be available on Tuesday as the Penguins have an off day Monday....
Alle-Kiski campus clippings: WVU’s Pierson dazzles for gymnastics teams
Abbie Pierson is making her mark in her first season with the West Virginia women’s gymnastics team. The St. Joseph graduate and Mountaineers freshman has four podium finishes: two on balance beam, one on vault and one on floor. Three are event wins. In her collegiate debut Jan. 11 against...
After Big 3, SEC loaded with NCAA Tournament bubble teamsVideo
The SEC has three teams that should be locks for the NCAA Tournament. The rest of the conference has work to do. No. 11 Auburn (22-3) climbed as high as No. 5 in the AP Top 25 and was among the top 16 seeds in the NCAA’s preliminary rankings earlier...
Pirates’ Trevor Williams works on building strong foundation, adds new pitchVideo
BRADENTON, Fla. — Trevor Williams dropped weight and got a new delivery in the offseason, a development he deadpanned had nothing to do with baseball. Instead, it was pure exhaustion. “It’s stress that’s taking the pounds off,” Williams said with a laugh, as his family expanded from three...
Tavian Dunn-Martin helps Duquesne get past pesky FordhamVideo
NEW YORK — Tavian Dunn-Martin had 15 points off the bench to lift Duquesne to a 59-54 victory over Fordham on Sunday. Dunn-Martin made 3 of 8 shots from beyond the 3-point arc and all four of his free throws for the Dukes (19-6, 9-4 Atlantic 10). Reserve Baylee Steele...
