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Tim Benz: Of all the Steelers’ QB options, this idea is the worst of the bunch
There are many options for what the Pittsburgh Steelers should do at quarterback this year. One of them is to draft a potential starter — most likely Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders or Mississippi’s Jaxson Dart — in the first round. Another idea is to continue the free-agent pursuit of Aaron Rodgers....
First Call: Mike Tomlin reportedly buying in on Shedeur Sanders; Browns ‘really high’ on Kenny Pickett
Mike Tomlin is reportedly a fan of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Plus, he may be a fit for Arthur Smith’s offense. In Wednesday’s “First Call,” we investigate both of those angles to the Steelers’ ongoing quarterback search. Plus, we get some good news about Kenny Pickett from Cleveland. College hockey...
Aaron Rodgers ‘entering critical stretch’ for his decision to sign with Steelers, says Adam Schefter
The Aaron Rodgers saga may finally be getting to a pivotal point. That’s according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter on his own podcast. “I think we are entering the critical stretch for Aaron Rodgers’ final decision about whether or not to sign,” Schefter said. “The Pittsburgh Steelers’ voluntary offseason workout program...
Injuries leave Pirates with inexperienced options at 1st base, testing depth
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a concerted effort to address first base this past offseason. Spencer Horwitz was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays in the hope of creating stability at a position that’s been a revolving door for three-plus seasons, featuring 24 players since the Pirates traded Josh Bell in...
Pirates farm report for April 15, 2025: Jared Triolo homers in rehab start with Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 5-8) lost 11-6 to Toledo (Tigers). 3B Jared Triolo (.667), rehabbing a back injury, went 2 for 3 with a solo home run, a walk, two runs scored and two RBIs.LF Billy Cook (.200) went 3 for 5 with a double, triple and run scored. SS Liover Peguero...
Riverhounds advance to round of 32 in U.S. Open Cup
Captain Danny Griffin’s scored the game’s lone goal off a first-half corner kick as the Pittsburgh Riverhounds secured a 1-0 victory over Columbus Crew 2 in the third round of the U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday night. In the 28th minute, Jorge Garcia sent a corner into the box and...
A sweet 16 for Dude Perfect, from college trick shots to trusted sports and entertainment brand
FRISCO, Texas — The five buddies who now comprise Dude Perfect had no intention of creating a brand or even a business 16 years ago when they started making a video of basketball trick shots while they were attending Texas A&M. “My dad would say we were procrastinating studying for...
Nationals top punchless Pirates, who follow win by suffering 2nd shutout in 3-day span
Mitch Keller squatted on the infield grass next to a kneeling Henry Davis, as the Pittsburgh Pirates battery watched trainers tend to Washington Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong. When Keller’s fastball stayed up and inside and hit DeJong in the face, it was the start of what soon spiraled into...
What is Jackie Robinson Day around Major League Baseball and why is it always on April 15?
LOS ANGELES — Jackie Robinson’s legacy is being celebrated around the major leagues on Tuesday, with the day named for the first Black baseball player of the modern era and marking the 78th anniversary of his debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Robinson’s historic achievement preceded President Harry S. Truman’s desegregation...
Objectors have final say and $2.8 billion NCAA lawsuit settlement goes to judge for a decision
The $2.8 billion legal settlement designed to reshape college sports is now before a federal judge for a final decision. Attorneys who hashed out the House settlement filed a brief that did not include changes urged by U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken regarding team roster limits, saying such a...
Penn State men’s hockey team finishes 5th in both national polls
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Coming off its first Frozen Four appearance in program history, the Penn State men’s ice hockey team received a No. 5 final ranking in both the USCHO.com and the USA Hockey/The Rink Live national polls, the highest final ranking in program history. After beginning the 2024-25...
Who will win Stanley Cup? Odds, math and probability collide on picking champVideo
Everybody’s got a hunch this time of year, a thought about the so-called Presidents’ Trophy “curse” or maybe a dark-horse Stanley Cup pick. Only one team of the 16 in the NHL playoffs gets to be champion, and even before the first round begins Saturday, there is rampant disagreement on...
Hilary Knight gets assist record as U.S. shuts out Switzerland at the women’s hockey worlds
CESKE BUDEJOVICE, Czech Republic — Hilary Knight set an assist record as the United States wrapped up the group stage at the women’s ice hockey world championship by beating Switzerland 5-0 on Tuesday. The U.S. topped Group A with a perfect record of four wins from four and will face...
Steelers re-sign veteran reserve offensive lineman Max Scharping
The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed veteran reserve offensive lineman Max Scharping to a one-year contract, it was announced Tuesday. Scharping joined the Steelers this past Oct. 1 via a signing off the practice squad of the Washington Commanders. He spent the rest of the season on the Steelers 53-man roster but...
Pirates to place C/1B Endy Rodriguez on IL, recall RHP Chase Shugart in roster shuffle
The finger laceration that caused Pittsburgh Pirates catcher/first baseman Endy Rodriguez to be removed from Monday’s game against the Washington Nationals required four stitches and a stint on the 10-day injured list, Pirates manager Derek Shelton said Tuesday afternoon. Rodriguez was injured when Pirates starter Paul Skenes hit James Wood...
NFL Draft preview: Patience pays off for former Penn State tight end Tyler Warren
Penn State is historically known for churning out linebackers to the NFL. Tyler Warren did his best last year to help carve out a niche for his position on offense. Tight End U, anyone? When Warren enrolled at Penn State during the 2020 pandemic season, he found himself in a...
Penguins defenseman Filip Kral wants ‘one more shot in the NHL’
Filip Kral has a history with Ville Koivunen. And it isn’t necessarily rooted in a good place. Or however one might label the place below Koivunen’s belt. “We played against each other in the playoffs in the Liiga (Finland’s top league),” Kral said. “I slashed him between the legs. He...
Rory McIlroy has the Masters and a Grand Slam. That gives him freedom to chase moreVideo
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The Mount Rushmore of golf now has six faces carved into granite, and for that, Rory McIlroy should feel as though he achieved the highest pinnacle in golf. But there is so much more ahead for McIlroy. He turns 36 next month and believes he is a...
Dolphins pursuing trade options for All-Pro cornerback Jalen RamseyVideo
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins are pursuing trade options for All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey, general manager Chris Grier confirmed Tuesday. Ramsey did not ask for a trade, and he didn’t ask for more money, Grier clarified, but after weeks of conversations with Ramsey’s representation, both sides agreed it...
Record number of entrants accepted for 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club
It’s no secret that playing Oakmont Country Club is on the bucket list for many golfers. The best in the world will descend upon the historic course June 12-15 when the venue hosts the 125th U.S. Open, and a record number of golfers are seeking a spot in the field....
Penguins forward Kevin Hayes nominated for King Clancy Memorial Trophy
Forward Kevin Hayes was selected as the Pittsburgh Penguins’ nominee for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy. The NHL announced nominees for all 32 teams on Tuesday. Named after Hockey Hall of Famer Frank “King” Clancy, the award recognizes “the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice...
Penguins defenseman P.O Joseph looks for the positives in a tough seasonVideo
P.O Joseph looked different Tuesday. He wasn’t wearing white. Instead, the Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman was in yellow. And he practiced. “It was just good to be out there today,” Joseph said. “It’s hard to be in the stands and watching the guys battle like that. It just feels good to...
Judge rejects defense that Gaudreau brothers contributed to their deaths by cycling while impaired
SALEM, N.J. — The family of NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew listened in pain Tuesday as lawyers debated whether the men’s own drinking contributed to their deaths when they were hit by an allegedly drunken and enraged driver as they cycled at night. After nearly two...
Transfer portal roundup: Former Pitt forward Guillermo Diaz Graham commits to San Francisco
One of Pitt’s towering twins has found a new place to play. Guillermo Diaz Graham, a 7-foot junior forward from Spain’s Canary Islands, committed to San Francisco on Monday night. San Francisco here we goo!!! Great day to be a Don!!???????? pic.twitter.com/uBzN1DGx1D— Guillermo Diaz Graham (@guilleediazz_) April 15, 2025 Diaz...
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby voted most complete, smartest overall player in NHLPA player poll
The annual NHL Players’ Association (NHLPA) poll was released Tuesday morning, and Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was once again shown to be held in high regard by his peers. Featuring participation of 663 players, Crosby, for the sixth straight season, earned the most votes for most complete player (33.81%),...
