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IUP names Todd Gazarelli athletic director
A University of Wisconsin-Whitewater administrator Wednesday was named athletic director at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. IUP officials said Todd Garzarelli, a Cresson native who earned his bachelor’s degree in sports management at Slippery Rock University, has more than 20 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics and higher education. Gazarelli will...
RJ Barrett to enter NBA draft after 1 season at Duke
DURHAM, N.C. — RJ Barrett is leaving Duke after one season to enter the NBA draft. Barrett announced his decision Wednesday in a video posted on social media . He said playing at Duke is a dream but added that “it’s also a dream of mine to play in the...
Penguins’ Jared McCann jittery before 1st career playoff gameVideo
UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Jared McCann was so excited about making his Stanley Cup playoffs debut that he found it “tough to sleep.” The Pittsburgh Penguins forward kept the same pre-game rituals Wednesday at the morning skate but didn’t quite know what differences to expect between the regular season and Game...
Steelers take look at tight end, guard as predraft visits continue
For the second day in a row, the Pittsburgh Steelers met with a tight end who could fit into their plans as a second-day NFL Draft pick. San Jose State’s Josh Oliver, a potential third-round selection, was one of two players to visit with the Steelers on Wednesday at UPMC...
Brian Dumoulin’s status remains uncertain as Penguins prepare for playoff opener
UNIONDALE, N.Y. – The status of defenseman Brian Dumoulin remained up in the air as the Pittsburgh Penguins prepared for Wednesday night’s playoff opener against the New York Islanders. Dumoulin did not participate in an optional morning skate Wednesday and coach Mike Sullivan said his status would be a game-time...
Antonio Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster social media beef gets put on a shirt
A Pittsburgh T-shirt company is capitalizing on the social media beef between Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and his former teammate Antonio Brown. Steel City released in the last couple days a black T-shirt with gold lettering that says: “JuJu is the best and everyone likes him.” “It’s just meant...
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Defensive depth brings big decisions for Penguins
When it comes to deciding the defense pairings for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs first-round series against the New York Islanders, Mike Sullivan has some important decisions to make. Just don’t call them difficult. The Pittsburgh Penguins are as about as healthy as they have been on defense...
Masters preview: Tiger Woods’ chances, rain, possible winners
Wednesday’s Sided.co “Breakfast With Benz” podcast looks at golf. It’s our annual Masters preview with my former broadcast partner in Salt Lake, Brian Taylor. He is covering his 20th Masters this year. Round 1 is Thursday. The Par 3 tournament is today. We talk about that and how some of...
Man charged with shining laser at Patriots QB Tom Brady
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A citation has been issued against a Missouri man accused of flashing a laser at New England quarterback Tom Brady during the Patriots’ AFC championship game victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Prosecutors said Tuesday that 64-year-old Dwyan Morgan, of Lee’s Summit, faces a single count...
First call: Steelers mock draft with a WPIAL tie; Devils win NHL draft lottery
In Wednesday’s “First Call,” an encouraging — but odd — mock draft for the Steelers. Ray Shero scores the first pick. And heartfelt goodbyes for Dirk and D-Wade. Mega mock Dane Brugler of The Athletic went through the massive task of doing a full seven-round mock NFL Draft. Here is...
Tim Benz: Penguins defensemen embrace cliches as playoffs loom
It’s playoff time. So that means all aspects of a hockey player’s game should rise. Their skating. Hitting. Defensive intensity. And cliché usage. That’s right. As the stakes rise, so do the amount of regurgitated, empty quotes. Hockey locker rooms usually win the cliché battle among the four major sports...
Tim Benz: Get off Twitter, Antonio Brown. I dare you.
On Tuesday, Antonio Brown said he isn’t giving the media any more “ammo.” I assume that means the endless supply of hand grenades he has gifted us over the past year via social media. Not giving you media fakes no more ammo ........ enjoy my name AB !!! I am...
Royals’ Billy Hamilton drops jaws on score from second base off sac fly
There’s fast and then there’s fast. Kansas City Royals outfielder Billy Hamilton showcased his motor to the baseball world Tuesday night when he scored off a sacrifice fly from second base. In the bottom of the third inning, shortstop Adalberto Mondesi belted a fastball from Mariners pitcher Marco Gonzales to...
Pirates minor league report: April 9, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 2-3) won 9-6 over Toledo (Tigers) for their second straight victory. 1B Will Craig (.238) and DH/OF Eric Wood (.273) each hit home runs. SS Cole Tucker (.261) finished 2 for 5 with two doubles and two RBIs. Six Indians drove in runs. RHP Geoff Hartlieb (1-0, 0.00)...
Michigan State tops AP’s way-too-early Top 25
MINNEAPOLIS — Virginia pulled off one of the great redemption stories in NCAA Tournament history, winning its first national title a year after losing to a No. 16 seed in the first round. The bad news: it’s seven months until the next season. The confetti is still being swept up...
Magic Johnson abruptly quits as Lakers president
LOS ANGELES — Magic Johnson abruptly quit as the Los Angeles Lakers’ president of basketball operations Tuesday night, citing his desire to return to the simpler life he enjoyed as a wealthy businessman and beloved former player before taking charge of this franchise just over two years ago. Johnson didn’t...
Corey Conners goes from Monday qualifier to Masters spotlight
AUGUSTA, Ga. — As the man in the green jacket recounted the incredulous events of the past week, Corey Conners cocked his head to one side and smiled ever so slightly. Almost as if he couldn’t believe it, either. A little over a week ago, Conners snatched the last spot...
Penn State’s Lamar Stevens declares for NBA Draft, could return
Penn State junior men’s basketball star Lamar Stevens will test the professional waters, announcing Tuesday he was declaring for the NBA Draft. Stevens can opt to withdraw from the draft and return to Penn State by the NBA’s May 29 deadline. A win-win situation for one of the best ever...
Seton Hill’s Eismann rewarded for stellar performance in goal
Max Eismann’s head-turning performance in net on Saturday for the Seton Hill lacrosse team earned him special recognition. Eismann, a junior goalkeeper, was named to the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association Division II Team of the Week. Only 10 players across the country make the cut each week. Eismann also...
How do these Penguins stack up to recent franchise Cup champions?
In 16 practice rinks across North America, players gathered Tuesday morning to make final preparations for the start of the Stanley Cup playoffs. As they pulled on their shoulder pads and laced up their skates, they peered around the locker room and wondered if they and the teammates looking back...
Replacing Pitt’s 1,000-yard backs may be toughest task of the springVideo
Pat Narduzzi makes no promises about his team in April, but it’s safe to say he’s looking for improvement in Pitt’s running game and among those trying to stop it. Asked to gauge his backs’ progress through the 12 practices since March 6, he said, “It depends on who they...
Penguins’ Matt Murray as cool, calm as ever as 4th playoff run begins
Just one starting goalie in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs is younger than 24-year-old Matt Murray. But only four have more postseason wins. Have three playoff runs added a layer of wisdom that could make the Pittsburgh Penguins goalie even better than the two-time Stanley Cup winner already is? Not...
Penguins matchup: Bryan Rust vs. Tom Kuhnhackl
A look at a key matchup in the first-round playoff series between the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders. Before almost every game of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2016 Stanley Cup run, home or road, a ruckus would break out in the vicinity of the team’s locker room. It was Bryan...
Tony Bennett, Virginia give Dick Bennett proud dad moment
MINNEAPOLIS — Dick Bennett has a difficult time watching his son, Tony, coach Virginia. He rarely attends games. “I’m not a model of decorum or poise,” said Dick Bennett, the former longtime high school and college basketball coach. “But I needed to be here.” The Cavaliers didn’t make it easy...
Campus clippings: Appleby’s decorated career comes to close at IUP
Not many college basketball players can say they played in two Division II final fours and led their team to the No. 1 ranking in the nation. But IUP senior Carolyn Appleby can say she’s done that — and much more. Appleby had quite the career for the Crimson Hawks...
