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Holdout hasn’t ‘crossed my mind,’ Mike Hilton says as he awaits new deal
Mike Hilton exited minicamp without a contract and without assurances he will get a favorable deal from the Pittsburgh Steelers prior to training camp. Because he has not signed his $645,000 exclusive-rights tender, the 25-year-old slot cornerback remains the Steelers’ only player without a contract. The Steelers don’t report to...
Steelers wrap minicamp; Mike Tomlin turns attention on training camp
It’s no secret that coach Mike Tomlin enjoys the three weeks the Pittsburgh Steelers spend each summer at training camp. If Tomlin had his way, the Steelers would skip the nearly six-week break until they report to Latrobe on July 25 and get the process started immediately. Tomlin joked as...
Pitt names star-studded 12-member Hall of Fame class
Pitt announced a dozen athletes ranging from All-Americans to All-Pros will be welcomed to its Hall of Fame in 2019. The 12-member class will be inducted Sept. 20 at Petersen Events Center and introduced at Heinz Field when the Panthers play UCF on Sept. 21. Sam Clancy, men’s basketball: A...
Jerald Hawkins at ‘75%’ for Steelers minicamp, took reps at tackle, guard
Compared to last year, this summer’s slate of Pittsburgh Steelers workouts was more enjoyable and productive for offensive lineman Jerald Hawkins. During organized team activities last year, Hawkins suffered a torn left quadriceps that ended his third season. Back on the practice fields at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex the past...
Penguins aren’t longshots to claim 2020 Stanley Cup
Despite an uneven season and a dismal playoff showing, the Pittsburgh Penguins remain in the top third of the league as far as bookmakers are concerned. The Penguins are an 18-1 shot to win the 2020 Stanley Cup, according to odds released by BetOnline.ag hours after the St. Louis Blues...
No Steelers make Pro Football Focus list of Top 50 players
When a team is coming off a 9-6-1 non-playoff season, individual accolades are not expected. Still, the Pittsburgh Steelers not placing a single player on the Pro Football Focus Top 50 list is a bit surprising considering the team employs the NFL’s 2018 passing yardage leader in Ben Roethlisberger, perennial...
Ryan Switzer delivers Bruster’s ice cream to Steelers’ minicampVideo
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ryan Switzer hooked up his teammates with ice cream Wednesday after minicamp at the team’s facility on the South Side. Switzer brought in a Bruster’s Ice Cream truck and helped serve the treat to teammates. He gave some love to the local company, which is headquartered...
First Call: Sir Charles loves Sir Sidney, Mike Rupp eats his shoe
In Thursday’s “First Call,” Charles Barkley loves him some Sidney Crosby! Mike Rupp eats his shoe. And Jenna Fischer has the last laugh. Sir Charles on Sir Sidney For reasons still unknown, the NBC hockey crew decided it would spend the first intermission of Game 7 of the Stanley Cup...
6 suspects, including gunman, arrested in David Ortiz shooting; 1 suspect wanted in Reading
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — An alleged gunman and five accomplices have been detained in the shooting of former Red Sox superstar David Ortiz, Dominican officials said Wednesday, while providing no information about why a group of young men would try to kill their country’s most beloved sports hero. Four...
U mad, bro? Fans defend Steelers, Steve Blass, attack Pirates pitching
In “U mad, bro?” this week, defenders of the Pittsburgh Steelers come out of the woodwork. People are still angry at those who lashed out at Steve Blass. And what would this weekly post be without a few agitated Pirates fans honked off at the pitching staff? Jamie didn’t like...
Pirates can’t hold on, lose to Braves in extra innings, 8-7
ATLANTA — Austin Riley knew he had a good chance to score from first base as soon as Ozzie Albies made contact. The power-hitting left fielder just didn’t know whether he’d get the green light from third base coach Ron Washington. “I knew it was in the gap, so run...
Tim Benz: Is Penguins GM Jim Rutherford kidding us? Or himself?
When it comes to Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford, one question needs to be asked. Who is he kidding? Us? Or himself? Right now, I’d say it’s the former. By the time the 2019-20 season starts, it may end up being the latter. Over the past three weeks, the...
U.S. Open Preview: Koepka looks for threepeat, Mickleson wants his first
Golf’s U.S. Open starts today. So that’s the topic of our Thursday “Breakfast With Benz” podcast. We turn to our expert on the links, Brian Taylor of “Real Golf Radio.” . He joins us to talk about all the major championships. Those events are often won by Brooks Koepka. He...
Australian leads Sunnehanna Amateur in Johnstown
Australian Lachlan Barker shot a 5-under par 65 to grab the first round lead at the 66th annual Sunnehanna Amateur at Sunnehanna Country Club in Johnstown. The Iowa State golfer, who placed third in the 2019 3rd Colleton River Collegiate event, holds a one shot lead of James Nicholas, who...
Blues win Stanley Cup title in Game 7 road victory over BruinsVideo
BOSTON — Ryan O’Reilly scored for the fourth straight game, and rookie Jordan Binnington stopped 32 shots in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 4-1 victory over the Boston Bruins and their first NHL championship. Alex Pietrangelo added...
Pirates sign seven more draft picks, including fifth-rounder Grant Ford
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed seven more draft picks on Wednesday, including fifth-rounder Grant Ford, a right-handed pitcher from Reno-Nevada. Also signing were Clemson catcher Kyle Willis (12th round), Georgia Tech outfielder Chase Murray (13th), The Masters University infielder Aaron Shackelford (14th), Rollins right-hander Garrett Leonard (15th), Minnesota catcher Eli Wilson...
Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi improves to No. 42 in Sporting News’ ranking of college football coaches
The college football off-season has only about a month left, which makes it time for Sporting News’ annual ranking of the coaches, 1-130. Not surprisingly, the top 25 is the exclusive domain of the Power 5, led by the Big Ten with seven coaches, followed by the SEC with six,...
U.S. catches heat for World Cup goal celebrations in 13-0 rout
REIMS, France — The goals were one thing, the celebrations another. The U.S. women’s national team faced criticism following its record-breaking 13-0 rout of Thailand on Tuesday night. The win set a World Cup record for goals and margin of victory. Alex Morgan alone had five goals, matching the most...
Kevin Gorman: Steelers have to hope JuJu learned dos and don’ts from AB
To say JuJu Smith-Schuster learned from Antonio Brown is an understatement about the understudy of the NFL’s most prolific pass-catcher and social-media star of this decade. That Smith-Schuster embraces the opportunity to replace Brown as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ top player in both regards is only as valuable as how much...
Eric Lindros backing anti-concussion efforts in native Canada
TORONTO — Hockey Hall of Famer Eric Lindros is hoping a new campaign launched across Ontario will help amateur athletes, parents and coaches better identify the signs and symptoms of a concussion after his career was cut short by repeated blows to the head. “You see anything that’s off or...
Warriors play final game at Oracle trying to force Game 7Video
OAKLAND, Calif. — Stephen Curry offered a long list of things motivating the Golden State Warriors to extend their season once more and keep alive the chase for a third straight championship. Winning for injured teammate Kevin Durant certainly ranks No. 1 heading into Game 6 of the NBA Finals....
Fox Chapel’s Sheppard named MVP of pro ultimate disc all-star game
Max Sheppard turns 24 next week, and he picked up an early birthday present Saturday as he brought home Most Valuable Player honors at the inaugural American Ultimate Disc League all-star game in Madison, Wis. The Fox Chapel and Edinboro graduate is making the most of his fifth season on...
Analysis: Koepka the man to beat U.S. Open at Pebble BeachVideo
A step-by-step guide to winning the U.S. Open, which begins Thursday at Pebble Beach: Step No. 1: Don’t hit it into the rough. Step No. 2: There is no Step No. 2. Just follow Step No. 1. That might be overly simplistic, but staying on the fairway will go a...
Pirates recall Mitch Keller to start Wednesday’s game against Atlanta Braves
The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled top prospect Mitch Keller and will start the right-hander against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night at SunTrust Park. It will mark Keller’s second start in the majors. In his debut, Keller allowed six runs in the first inning, including a grand slam, before throwing three...
Sharon native, Pitt alum Teryl Austin back in town working for SteelersVideo
It was 28 years ago a recent Pitt graduate by the name of Teryl Austin had wrapped up a brief playing career in the CFL and moved on to his life’s work, taking a job at the local Coca-Cola bottler. Austin, then in his mid-20s, on occasion would run into...
