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Steelers 6th-rounder Sutton Smith, a college linebacker, taking reps at fullback
Much of the post-draft chatter surrounding Pittsburgh Steelers sixth-round pick Sutton Smith concerned whether the All-American pass rusher would play on the edge or at inside linebacker in the NFL. Turns out, there was another yet unexplored position for Smith. Smith confirmed Thursday that he has spent time at fullback...
Minus Fleury factor, fewer fans watching Stanley Cup Final in Pittsburgh market
The Pittsburgh market remains interested in the Stanley Cup Final, though not at the level it was a year ago when Marc-Andre Fleury was involved. Pittsburgh was the fifth highest-rated market in the country for Game 2 between the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night, delivering a...
Plenty of opinions about where Penguins’ Phil Kessel could land in trade
The Phil Kessel trade watch is one of the biggest topics in hockey right now. And the opinions are flying. Dave Poulin said on TSN, “He’s an acquired taste that has run its course in Pittsburgh.” On the same panel, Craig Button made it sound like the team is scapegoating...
Report: Terrelle Pryor to join Jacksonville Jaguars
Don’t close the book on Terrelle Pryor’s NFL career just yet. The veteran wide receiver from Jeannette is reportedly set to join the Jacksonville Jaguars. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network first reported the news after Pryor worked out with Jacksonville Wednesday. The #Jaguars are expected to sign veteran WR Terrelle...
Cubs’ Albert Almora Jr. breaks down after foul ball strikes young girl
Albert Almora Jr. couldn’t help but break down at what he saw when he lined a foul ball into the stands Wednesday night. The Cubs outfielder hit a line drive into the third-base stands during the fourth inning against the Astros at Minute Maid Park, striking a girl who was...
First Call: Jon Gruden was ready to give up 2nd-round pick for Antonio Brown
In “First Call” Thursday, the Steelers may have been able to do better in the Antonio Brown trade. A WPIAL star is climbing toward the majors. Ryan Reaves dabbles in comedy. How it could`ve gone Here’s an item we’ve buried this week. It turns out the Steelers may have been...
Steelers QB Josh Dobbs flying high off the field
As a recipient of an aerospace engineering degree, Joshua Dobbs is all too familiar with Newton’s third law of motion. He just didn’t expect it to be such a jarring part of his flight training for a trip with the Air Force Thunderbirds. What goes up must come down —...
Tim Benz: Mike Munchak’s offseason departure among hardest for Steelers
Much of the discussion at Steelers organized team activities this week has been about the guys who are gone. Namely Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell. But a third Steeler of importance has departed and probably hasn’t been talked about enough. That’s offensive line coach Mike Munchak. He left Mike Tomlin’s...
Tim Benz: If Pirates, Reds weren’t so lame, they could have a decent rivalry
Given all the attention on how the Pirates may retaliate against Derek Dietrich preening after his three home runs Tuesday, tempers were a little hot Wednesday afternoon in Cincinnati. The Pirates beat the Reds, 7-2. But it wasn’t without incident. Pirates pitcher Clay Holmes, not exactly renowned for his control...
Diontae Spencer — the Steelers’ other Diontae — making name for himself at OTAs
Diontae Spencer stopped in mid-sentence and turned his head toward the voice that called his name, before running back Benny Snell clarified that he was looking for the other Diontae. If there is cause for confusion among wide receivers at Pittsburgh Steelers organized team activities, it’s because they signed CFL...
Jeremy Roenick: Penguins’ Phil Kessel will accept trade to only 1 team
Popular Pittsburgh Penguins winger Phil Kessel will accept a trade to one team and one team only, NBC Sports analyst Jeremy Roenick said in a radio interview on Wednesday. “I know where he wants to go and we’ll see if he gets that option,” Roenick told 550 AM in Buffalo....
Blues even Stanley Cup Final with overtime win vs. Bruins
BOSTON — Carl Gunnarsson scored on a delayed penalty 3 minutes, 51 seconds into overtime, Jordan Binnington made 21 saves and the St. Louis Blues beat the Boston Bruins, 3-2, on Wednesday night to tie the Stanley Cup Final at a game apiece. Robert Bortuzzo and Vladimir Tarasenko also scored...
Pirates minor league report: May 29, 2019
Pirates INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 29-20) won 2-0 over Charlotte (White Sox). The Indians scored two runs in the seventh inning on a line-drive RBI single from DH Jung-Ho Kang (.500) followed by an RBI sacrifice fly from 2B Kevin Kramer (.278). Kang finished 1 for 3 in his second game on...
TCU’s Dixon says he decided to stay instead of going to UCLA
IRVING, Texas — TCU coach Jamie Dixon is planning to go home soon to the Los Angeles area to visit his parents. He said he could have been coaching there if that’s what he had really wanted to do. Dixon said Wednesday that he made the decision to stay at...
Westmoreland campus clippings: Greensburg Salem graduate picked for NFL coaching summit
Brennan Marion is a sponge when it comes to gaining — and sharing — football information. Which made him a perfect candidate for the NFL Quarterback Coaching Summit. Marion, the offensive coordinator at William & Mary and a Greensburg Salem graduate, will join a number of other NFL and college...
Chris Harris Jr. returns to Broncos, ready to prove worth at $12M/yearVideo
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Chris Harris Jr. finally feels appreciated — financially. “Oh yeah, definitely more satisfied for what I do on the field. I definitely get more respect around the league for what I’ve done and I mean, that’s what it’s about,” Harris said Wednesday following his first workout with...
Browns star WR Odell Beckham Jr. gets custom orange Rolls RoyceVideo
CLEVELAND — Odell Beckham Jr. has a new team and a new ride. The star wide receiver purchased a tricked-out, orange Rolls Royce complete with a pop-up hood ornament that features a miniaturized model of him in a Browns uniform making one of the one-handed catches he became known for...
Jon Gruden challenges Antonio Brown during Raiders offseasonVideo
ALAMEDA, Calif. — Antonio Brown’s credentials were well established long before he arrived as the Oakland Raiders’ new No. 1 receiver. Brown posted six straight 100-catch seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and was the NFL’s most prolific receiver before he forced his way out of town...
Haloti Ngata retires as a Raven; Brian Billick also honored by teamVideo
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — On a day designed to honor Haloti Ngata’s retirement as a member of the Baltimore Ravens, his former coach in stole a portion of the limelight. Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti welcomed Ngata and Brian Billick into the team’s prestigious Ring of Honor, announcing Wednesday that Billick...
Diontae Johnson working to get ‘timing down’ with Roethlisberger at OTAs
Diontae Johnson has been watching and learning during many of the team concepts in organized team activities this week. His best work, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ third-round draft pick said Wednesday afternoon, has come in early individual work with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Johnson said Roethlisberger has spent the past two days...
Warriors’ new NBA Finals road goes to Canada to face RaptorsVideo
TORONTO — Dynasty versus dinosaurs. The Golden State Warriors’ road to a fifth straight NBA Finals has detoured to a new destination, and this one requires a passport. The Toronto Raptors, a team that arrived in the NBA 24 years ago as the dinosaur-logoed basketball franchise in a hockey-loving country,...
Josh Bell homers again, Colin Moran hits 3-run shot as Pirates winVideo
CINCINNATI — Josh Bell is finishing off one of the best power-hitting months in Pittsburgh Pirates history. The switch-hitting first baseman tied the club record with his 12th homer in May, and the Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds, 7-2, on Wednesday for a split of their four-game series that ended...
Defending champ Ariya Jutanugarn learns from last U.S. Women’s OpenVideo
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Ariya Jutanugarn isn’t concerned about making history with a second straight U.S. Women’s Open. She is more focused on the lessons learned from last year’s back-nine collapse that nearly kept her from the championship. Jutanugarn held a seven-shot lead through 63 holes at Shoal Creek in what...
Big or small, Bruins defense making it happen in playoffs
BOSTON — The Boston Bruins are a case study in extremes on the blue line. There are some prototypical bruisers: At 6-foot-9 and 250 pounds, 42-year-old Zdeno Chara anchors Boston’s first pairing and the 6-foot-5 Brandon Carlo is on the second line. The rest of the defense? Take it down...
Eden Hazard scores 2 as Chelsea beats Arsenal in Europa League finalVideo
BAKU, Azerbaijan — If this was goodbye for Eden Hazard and Maurizio Sarri, then it was a stylish farewell. For Petr Cech, it was the worst way to retire. Hazard scored twice past his former teammate as Chelsea sliced through Arsenal in the second half of the Europa League final...
