Sports category, Page 2541
Pitt’s losing streak reaches 7 games with loss to N.C. StateVideo
An array of emotions flew around Petersen Events Center on Saturday before, during and after Pitt’s 79-76 loss to N.C. State. Senior Jared Wilson-Frame remained confident but also angry while his team’s losing streak reached seven games. Coach Jeff Capel lamented his team’s “very, very, very small margin for error”...
Malik Ellison injured, won’t play against N.C. State
Pitt junior Malik Ellison, who came close to a double-double in each of the past two games, won’t play Saturday when the Panthers meet N.C. State at 2 p.m. at Petersen Events Center. Pitt basketball’s Twitter account reported Ellison was hurt late in the overtime loss to Wake Forest on...
Penguins expect physical fireworks in matchup with Lightning
TAMPA, Fla. – The last time the Pittsburgh Penguins met the Tampa Bay Lightning, on Jan. 30 at PPG Paints Arena, it was reasonable to expect a high-flying showdown between two of the NHL’s most skilled offenses. Instead, it got a little nasty. Cedric Paquette leveled Kris Letang with a...
Penguins’ Sullivan picks DeSmith over Murray for Saturday night showdown in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. – Matt Murray is medically cleared to return from an upper-body injury, but he’ll back up Casey DeSmith as the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the first-place Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night. Throwing Murray into the fire against a potent Lightning offense after he sat out Wednesday’s practice...
Former Pitt offensive coordinator Shawn Watson lands in Georgia
Shawn Watson, fired as Pitt’s offensive coordinator shortly after the season, has found work with SEC powerhouse Georgia. He joins the Bulldogs as an offensive quality control analyst, working with new coordinator and quarterbacks coach James Coley, who was promoted after Jim Chaney, another former Pitt coordinator, left for the...
Healthy Wainwright optimistic heading into season for Cards
ST. LOUIS — At 37, Adam Wainwright remains confident in his ability to still be effective on the mound for the Cardinals. Wainwright made just eight starts in an injury-plagued 2018 season, giving up 12 earned runs on 22 hits in 22 1/3 innings. He still struck out 25 and...
‘Give us a chance’: Marlins make plea to fans entering 2019Video
MIAMI — The outfield grass at Marlins Park was a worn-out mess Saturday, with those who arrived for the team’s annual FanFest greeted by signs reminding them the turf will be replaced soon. When it comes to the Miami Marlins, many things are a work in progress. Wearing new uniforms...
Rob Manfred: No DH or draft changes likely for 2019
ORLANDO, Fla. — Don’t look for a National League designated hitter this year or for new anti-tanking rules in June’s amateur draft. Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said Friday management is focused on pace-of-game changes for 2019, and bolder ideas proposed by the players’ association are too complex to be put...
Lindsey Vonn and boyfriend P.K. Subban go together like snow and ice
ARE, Sweden — Of all the people flying in to attend Lindsey Vonn’s final race — her dad and two siblings, U.S. Ski Team top brass and even Swedish great Ingemar Stenmark — one very significant other will be missing. P.K. Subban, Vonn’s boyfriend and a defenseman for the NHL’s...
Architect of Jimmie Johnson’s success starting over in 2019
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Chad Knaus got his first big break at Hendrick Motorsports when he was picked to build a team from scratch around a rookie driver who had yet to prove he belonged at NASCAR’s top level. The driver was Jimmie Johnson. Once Johnson was paired with Knaus...
Mickelson, Spieth among leaders as rain halts Pebble Beach Pro-Am
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Phil Mickelson survived a wild finish without having to deal with the rain. Jordan Spieth endured a wet finish to his day with three tough pars, followed by some unwitting help by a spooked fan. Both were atop the leaderboard Friday in the AT&T Pebble Beach...
Lindor’s injury adds more uncertainty to new-look Cleveland Indians
CLEVELAND — The Indians swung a wrecking ball at their roster this offseason. With a frugal eye on their future, the three-time defending AL Central champions slashed payroll by nearly $20 million while letting core championship players like All-Star outfielder Michael Brantley, franchise career saves leader Cody Allen, reliever Andrew...
Mark Madden: Penguins need a 1-A type backup as insurance for Matt Murray
Penguins GM Jim Rutherford might be done dealing after acquiring forwards Nick Bjugstad and Jared McCann from Florida on Feb 1. But he probably isn’t. Tweaking the roster is in Rutherford’s blood. He’s changed a quarter of his team since season’s start. That’s no complaint. The results speak for themselves....
Plum grad Zezza provides solid, steadying presence for St. Francis (Pa.) women’s basketball
The St. Francis (Pa.) women’s basketball team rode a wave of momentum into the 2018-19 season. The Red Flash were coming off a Northeast Conference title and berth in the NCAA Tournament, and they had one of the nation’s best scorers, Jess Kovatch, returning. The momentum quickly was halted by...
Clint Hurdle confident Pirates lineup ready for power move
Clint Hurdle smiled. After 16 seasons as a major league manager, he is at ease in addressing tough questions. Plus, he just faced a group of inquiring season-ticket holders, so Hurdle expected the gathered media at PiratesFest to ask him about the Pittsburgh Pirates’ lack of power. “It’s a great...
St. Francis star Zinobile to have jersey number retired
It wouldn’t be Legends Night at St. Francis (Pa.) without Jess Zinobile in the house. St. Francis will honor one of its all-time great women’s basketball players Saturday at DeGol Arena in Loretto by raising her No. 22 jersey to the rafters. The Red Flash (9-12, 6-3) host Central Connecticut...
Scoring touch goes cold for Penguins’ Patric Hornqvist
TAMPA, Fla. – When it comes to the fickle nature of goal scoring in the NHL, Pittsburgh Penguins winger Patric Hornqvist has lived at both ends of the spectrum this season. Remember his natural hat trick in the third period of a 6-3 Penguins win over Colorado on Dec. 4?...
As he sets Penguins’ games played record, Sidney Crosby happy to stay in one place
TAMPA, Fla. — When Sidney Crosby tied Mario Lemieux for the Pittsburgh Penguins franchise record with 915 career games played Thursday night, it was a bit of a bittersweet occasion. On one hand, it was a moment for Penguins fans to savor. They’ve been able to witness each and every...
Injured Penguins goalie Matt Murray could return as soon as Saturday
TAMPA, Fla. – Among a handful of players fighting through injuries at Pittsburgh Penguins practice on Friday, goalie Matt Murray might have received the best news. Murray, who missed Thursday night’s game in Florida with an upper-body injury, was a full participant in practice and didn’t rule out playing Saturday...
Antonio Brown filing for custody of his daughter after alleged domestic incident
Antonio Brown is filing for custody of his daughter in the wake of the mother of the child accusing the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver of domestic misconduct, according to his family attorney. Jaclyn Soroka, who represents Brown, said in a statement provided to ESPN that Brown has taken legal action...
Steelers add linebacker, running back to offseason roster
The Steelers added depth to their 90-man roster Friday by signing linebacker Robert Spillane and running back Malik Williams to contracts. Williams, 22, spent the 2018 training camp with the Atlanta Falcons and was waived/injured with a shoulder injury on Sept. 1. Williams spent his final two college seasons at...
Mason Rudolph reflects on rookie season on Steelers’ bench
It wasn’t easy, Mason Rudolph acknowledges, serving as a No. 3 quarterback and not playing in meaningful football games for the first autumn of his competitive life. But as his rookie season with the Pittsburgh Steelers was ending, Rudolph was able to reflect on how far he came in 2018....
First Call: The latest in Steelers fashion, Patrick Mahomes hoops it up
In Friday’s “First Call,” I’ll help your Black and Gold wardrobe. Pat Mahomes got in trouble for his basketball video. And the Penguins have a tough task as they try to get back on track. _________ Fine fashion You may have seen the Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown “Dumb and...
First Call: The latest in Steelers fashion, Patrick Mahomes hoops it up
In Friday’s “First Call,” I’ll help your Black and Gold wardrobe. Pat Mahomes got in trouble for his basketball video. And the Penguins have a tough task as they try to get back on track. _________ Fine fashion You may have seen the Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown “Dumb and...
Pitt has time for a reversal of fortuneVideo
Perhaps the cynics among Pitt basketball fans will find this hard to believe, but there’s still time — and resources — to salvage the season. With eight games remaining, starting Saturday at Petersen Events Center against slumping N.C. State, Pitt should be competitive in most games. The only ranked teams...
