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Belle Vernon product Zach Hartman enters NCAAs with confidenceVideo
Zach Hartman might not end his freshman college season as an NCAA national champion. But if the Belle Vernon alumnus doesn’t, rest assured it won’t be because he wasn’t aggressive about going for it. “The thing that makes Zach really tricky and really dangerous,” Bucknell coach Dan Wirnsberger said, “is...
Pitt hires new marketing firm for its 19 sports
In a move intended to help grow Pitt’s brand among its 19 sports in terms of what matters in big-time college athletics — corporate sponsorships and multimedia rights — the university’s athletic department signed a long-term deal Thursday with JMI Sports, a collegiate marketing firm. The new agreement is set...
5 Pirates hit home runs off Phillies, snap 6-game Grapefruit League losing streak
Five Pittsburgh Pirates hit home runs off the Philadelphia Phillies to snap a six-game skid in the Grapefruit League with a 11-2 victory Thursday at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla. Trevor Williams allowed three hits and an unearned run but had four strikeouts with no walks in five innings. The...
New Steelers WR Donte Moncrief not trying to replace Antonio BrownVideo
With the ink still drying on the Antonio Brown trade, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran wide receiver Donte Moncrief to a two-year contract. That brings impossible expectations for a receiver who, at least on paper, is filling the roster spot of a seven-time Pro Bowl player. Moncrief made it clear...
Former Steelers linebacker L.J. Fort reportedly signs with Eagles
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed up several of their unrestricted free agents. L.J. Fort, though, apparently has gotten away. The Philadelphia Eagles signed the inside linebacker and special teams standout, according to NBC Sports Philadelphia. Fort reportedly will sign a three-year, $3.9 million contract. Fort joined the Steelers in 2015...
New Detroit Lion Jesse James ‘glad to get away’ from Steelers, Antonio Brown drama
In something of a dead period for media interaction with current members of the Pittsburgh Steelers, there’s been a vacuum of sorts for player reaction to the trade of Antonio Brown. A newly-former Steeler was able to chime in, though, on Thursday. Speaking to Detroit media at his introductory news...
Former Penn-Trafford RB Gay leaving Air Force
John Gay IV wants to be a more traditional college student, which he hopes can make him a more traditional college football player — and maybe lead to something further. The former Penn-Trafford standout running back is leaving the Air Force Academy and will transfer to Lafayette, a FCS program...
Robert Morris men accept postseason invitation to CIT
It turns out the men of Robert Morris aren’t finished playing basketball. School officials announced Thursday that the team has accepted an invitation to the CollegeInsider.com Tournament (CIT). The Colonials (17-16) lost to Fairleigh Dickinson, 66-62, last Saturday in a Northeast Conference semifinal game. Fairleigh Dickinson went on to earn...
New Steelers cornerback Steven Nelson brings ‘toughness’ to secondaryVideo
Among the offseason goals of the Pittsburgh Steelers is to find players in the secondary who can produce turnovers. New cornerback Steven Nelson believes he can bring such ball-hawking abilities to a unit that produced few interceptions last year. “I know this year will be different,” Nelson said Thursday when...
With Kris Letang out, defensemen take turns leading Penguins in ice time
BUFFALO, N.Y. – When Kris Letang went down with an upper-body injury during the outdoor game in Philadelphia on Feb. 23, the remaining healthy defensemen on the Pittsburgh Penguins roster realized it would require a collaborative effort to replace him. They’re taking that concept to the extreme. The Penguins have...
Ex-Penguins winger Conor Sheary heating up for Sabres
BUFFALO, N.Y. – When the Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night, the most dangerous scorer on the other bench might be a familiar face. With Jack Eichel serving the second game of a two-game suspension Thursday night and Jeff Skinner slumping, Conor Sheary is Buffalo’s leading scorer...
Injury news good for Penguins’ Bryan Rust, bad for Zach Aston-Reese
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The news was good for Bryan Rust, bad for Zach Aston-Reese and status quo for Kris Letang and Olli Maatta as Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan gave an injury update Thursday afternoon. Rust made the trip to Buffalo with the team and participated in morning skate in...
Pitt basketball gets its 3rd verbal commitment
There’s an empty spot on the wall in Edwin Gonzalez’s office at Bishop Loughlin High School in Brooklyn, N.Y. Next to it is a photo of former Pitt guard Ronald Ramon. If Gonzalez has his way, Justin Champagnie, the most recent member of Pitt’s 2019 recruiting class, will be joining...
Penguins give Matt Murray night off in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Matt Murray’s streak of consecutive starts in net for the Pittsburgh Penguins won’t hit double digits. After turning to Murray to start the team’s previous nine games, coach Mike Sullivan will use backup Casey DeSmith in goal for Thursday night’s game against the Buffalo Sabres. Murray was...
MLB players, owners to start labor talks 2 years early
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball and its players’ union reached an unprecedented agreement to discuss renegotiating their labor contract that has three seasons remaining, part of a deal that includes modest rule changes for 2020 and drops pitch clocks until 2022 at the earliest. Players have been furious at...
CBS adding 2 Alliance games to network schedule
SAN FRANCISCO — CBS is adding two Alliance of American Football games to its network schedule, including a playoff match. After broadcasting the new league’s first game on Feb. 9, CBS turned most of its Alliance coverage to its cable outlet, CBS Sports Network. But it will now handle a...
Nose tackle Dan McCullers reportedly returning to Steelers on 2-year deal
The Pittsburgh Steelers are maintaining continuity in terms of defensive line depth by re-signing backup nose tackle Daniel McCullers. ESPN reported the deal is for two seasons. McCullers, 26, has spent all five of his NFL seasons with the Steelers and his career stalled in 2017 when he appeared in...
Slot receiver Eli Rogers returns to Steelers on 2-year contract
The Pittsburgh Steelers are giving slot receiver Eli Rogers a chance to get his career back on track. Rogers returned to the team, signing a two-year contract Thursday morning. Rogers, 26, spent most of last season on the physically unable to perform list because of a torn ACL he sustained...
First call: Antonio Brown buys ‘Thank you, Pittsburgh’ billboard, visits new QB Derek Carr
In “First Call” Thursday, Antonio Brown will annoy you from afar. Lamar Jackson may be channeling his inner A.B. A look at the Metropolitan Division rundown for the evening. Laying it on thick Drew Rosenhaus bought a farewell billb …. Oops, I mean, Antonio Brown bought a farewell billboard in...
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Steelers’ spin on Antonio Brown trade falls flat
The only thing worse than the Pittsburgh Steelers trading Antonio Brown to the Oakland Raiders for third- and fifth-round draft picks was their weak attempt at defending it. In an interview with Steelers.com, general manager Kevin Colbert tried to put a positive spin on a disaster of a deal by...
‘Obligatory PSU Pregame’ examines spring football, dissects wrestling team’s NCAA chances
After goofing off for months following Penn State’s Citrus Bowl loss to Kentucky, “The Obligatory PSU Pregame” gang is back. Brandon Noble, a former Nittany Lions defensive tackle; Mike “the Mailman” Herr, a beloved Happy Valley retired postal carrier; Chris Buchignani, founding president of The Nittany Valley Society; and Kevin...
Tim Benz, Jonathan Bombulie discuss Penguins’ strong push, injury updates
It’s our weekly Sided.co Penguins podcast with Tribune-Review beat writer Jonathan Bombulie. We open up wondering if labor peace in the NHL could be a model for the NFL. Then we talk about how the Penguins have blended good play with entertaining hockey of late. LISTEN: Penguins making strong push...
U mad, bro? Tim Benz vs. national media on Antonio Brown, Le’Veon Bell
Welcome to the most contentious “U mad, bro?” yet. It’s mainly me getting mad at the national media because the national media seem to be mad at the Steelers organization, the NFL, Mike Tomlin and Ben Roethlisberger. That’s more politically correct, I guess, than being mad at Antonio Brown and...
Tim Benz: Penguins’ speed starting to dominate again
The comment from Nick Bjugstad resonated after the Pittsburgh Penguins blanked the Columbus Blue Jackets, 3-0, on March 7. “It’s a little different style than what I was used to,” the former Florida Panther forward said. “These guys play … fast! It’s a fun way to play.” Even with Bjugstad’s...
West Virginia beats Oklahoma in Big 12 Tournament on overturned call
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — West Virginia held on to beat Oklahoma, 72-71, in the Big 12 Tournament on Wednesday night when the Sooners’ Christian James, who appeared to knock down a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to force overtime, was ruled to have had his foot on the line. The officials overturned their...
