1 year later, reliever Justin Lawrence finds rhythm, seeks defined role with the Pirates
BRADENTON, Fla. — Justin Lawrence sent his wife a joke text wishing her a happy anniversary Sunday, marking a year since he was designated for assignment by the Colorado Rockies. Lawrence celebrated the one-year anniversary of being claimed by the Pittsburgh Pirates with an impressive outing in a World Baseball...
Converted DE Zane Durant from Penn State still plays with explosiveness as NFL Draft prospect
It was one of those oddball inquires typically associated with Super Bowl media day. But when, at the NFL Combine last week, Zane Durant was presented with a question regarding what emoji he would say best describes his game, the Penn State product was quick with an answer. “I probably...
Just 3 years after program reboot, RMU hockey is top 3 in the AHA, hosting playoff gamesVideo
It’s not like there is a bronze medal for finishing in third place in Atlantic Hockey’s regular season. Robert Morris’ players and coaches are aware of that. Especially with the conference playoffs coming up this weekend at Clearview Arena. What the Colonials’ program achieved so far isn’t something they’ll hang...
U mad, bro?: Penguins fans hate the idea of trading for Vince Trocheck; Steelers’ low NFLPA player gradesVideo
On Wednesday, I wrote a column suggesting that the Pittsburgh Penguins should trade for New York Rangers center Vince Trocheck. To reiterate some of my arguments, the Penguins need a center. He’s great at faceoffs. He’s good in shootouts. The Penguins are deficient in both of those areas. Trocheck was...
Pitt rally comes up just short on senior night as Florida State escapes
It’s anyone’s guess as to the nature of coach Jeff Capel’s postgame message to players following Pitt’s wild 75-74 loss to Florida State on Wednesday night. On senior night at Petersen Events Center, Pitt trailed by 16 at halftime and 24 early into the second half before a furious comeback...
Minor league report: Penguins lose; Taylor Gauthier sets Nailers win recordVideo
Forward Aidan McDonough had two goals and an assist for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 5-4 loss to the Springfield Thunderbirds at Mohegan Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (36-14-4-2) also got two assists from forward Rugter McGroarty, while forwards Rafael Harvey-Pinard and Tanner Howe each contributed a goal. Goaltender...
Aaron Judge crushes 453-foot HR as U.S. dominates again in WBC exhibition game
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Aaron Judge looks ready for his first World Baseball Classic. Alex Bregman does, too. As for the recently retired Clayton Kershaw? Understandably a little rust. Judge crushed a 453-foot solo homer in the first inning of the team’s exhibition game against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, the...
Patriots tell 4-time Pro Bowl receiver Stefon Diggs he’ll be released next week
The New England Patriots informed wide receiver Stefon Diggs that he’ll be released when the new league year begins next week, according to multiple reports Wednesday. Diggs posted a goodbye on social media, thanking the Patriots for the season and saying: “We family forever.” Diggs led the team with 85...
Fight at Coastal Carolina, South Alabama women’s Sun Belt game injures ref, results in 8 ejectionsVideo
PENSACOLA, Fla. — A brawl between South Alabama and Coastal Carolina in the women’s Sun Belt Tournament on Wednesday left eight players ejected and knocked a referee to the floor where she required medical attention. One player, Coastal Carolina’s Tracey Hueston, was suspended for the rest of the 2026 postseason....
Penn State men put up little fight in loss to Ohio State
UNIVERSITY PARK — John Mobley Jr. scored 28 points, and Bruce Thornton added 18 in Ohio State’s 94-62 win over Penn State on Wednesday night. Penn State (12-18, 3-16 Big Ten) was led in scoring by Freddie Dilione V and Ivan Juric with 15 each. Dominick Stewart added 11. Ohio...
Mammoth acquire Weegar from Flames; Stars get Myers from Canucks
Defense spending ramped up around the NHL on Wednesday, with the blue line the focus of trades as the deadline approaches. The Utah Mammoth made a splash by getting defenseman MacKenzie Weegar from Calgary for three second-round picks in the draft this year, former Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta and...
Losing streak hits 4 games as Duquesne falls at Rhode Island
With the start of the Atlantic 10 Tournament a week away, Duquesne has hit a late-season slide. Tyler Cochran scored 21 points, including a three-point play during a key second-half run, as Rhode Island handed the Dukes their fourth consecutive loss, 64-52, Wednesday night at Ryan Center in Kingston, R.I....
Robert Morris heats up, dusts Youngstown State in Horizon League Tournament opener
It took some time, but Robert Morris finally took control. The defending Horizon League Tournament champion used a second-half scoring burst, led by Ryan Prather Jr., to power its way past neighboring Youngstown State, 68-53, in the opening round of the Horizon Tournament on Wednesday night at UPMC Events Center....
Pirates trade reliever Kyle Nicolas to Reds for IF/OF Tyler Callihan
The Pittsburgh Pirates traded right-handed reliever Kyle Nicolas to the Cincinnati Reds for infielder/outfielder Tyler Callihan. Callihan, 25, is ranked the Reds’ No. 19 prospect by both Baseball America and MLB Pipeline. The 5-foot-11, 205-pounder made his major league debut April 30 and went 1 for 6 in four games....
Report: Steelers to release tight end Jonnu Smith after 1 season
Jonnu Smith’s tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers is ending after one season. The Steelers plan to release the veteran tight end in a move that saves the team $7 million against the cap, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Wednesday night. The 30-year-old Smith, acquired from the Miami Dolphins in a July...
Aaron Rodgers says he moved out of beach house because of stalkers
Stalkers drove Aaron Rodgers out of his beach home, the quarterback said Wednesday while addressing the troubles he’s had in living the private life he desires. The four-time NFL MVP also blasted individuals who’ve tried to dig up information on his wife, calling it an “obsession” by some that he...
Without PGA card, Joel Dahmen makes $20M Arnold Palmer Invitational
ORLANDO, Fla. — Joel Dahmen was down to his last chance to keep his full PGA Tour card at the final tournament of the year. He missed the cut, headed home to Arizona to be with his newborn son and had a month to ponder a future that didn’t look...
Tim Benz: The only thing Aaron Rodgers owes the Steelers is a timely answer. So why not give them one?Video
About 20 minutes into his winding 75-minute conversation on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Wednesday, Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers gave us the money quote about his future with the franchise. “I want to say that anybody on here who was expecting me to make some big decision, just turn it...
Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89Video
Lou Holtz, the pint-sized motivator who restored greatness at Notre Dame and demanded it everywhere else he went, died in Orlando, Fla., Notre Dame announced Wednesday. He was 89. Spokeswoman Katy Lonergan said the family did not provide a cause of death. “Notre Dame mourns the loss of Lou Holtz,...
Panthers and Maple Leafs are trade deadline sellers with the playoffs likely out of reach
NEWARK, N.J. — A decade has passed since the Toronto Maple Leafs missed the playoffs, their nine-year streak the longest going in the NHL. The Florida Panthers are back-to-back Stanley Cup champions who have made three consecutive trips to the final while qualifying in each of the past six seasons....
Steelers should avoid early-round QBs in 2026 NFL Draft, says Ben Roethlisberger
Rather than search for their next quarterback early in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ all-time leading passer wants the team to prioritize other needs first. “I think too many teams try and get a quarterback … and they build a team around a quarterback,” retired quarterback Ben Roethlisberger...
Aaron Rodgers: There hasn’t been ‘progressive conversations’ with Steelers on 2026 contract
In making his first public comments since the end of the 2025 season two months ago, Aaron Rodgers on Wednesday recognized there would be attention on his appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.” About 20 minutes into his live video chat with McAfee on the latter’s popular YouTube channel, Rodgers...
Pat Narduzzi, dismissing low transfer class rankings, trusts Pitt’s evaluation of players
Pat Narduzzi is aware of the discourse surrounding Pitt’s latest class of transfers. After losing key players such as linebacker Rasheem Biles, receiver Kenny Johnson, defensive lineman Francis Brewu, kicker Trey Butkowski and others, the Panthers brought in 16 new players from the portal. But once the dust settled, assessments...
Rams, Chiefs working on trade sending CB Trent McDuffie to Los Angeles, AP sources say
LOS ANGELES — The Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Rams are working on a trade to send star cornerback Trent McDuffie to Los Angeles in exchange for several draft picks, two people with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. The sources spoke on condition of anonymity...
Luke Donald to return as Ryder Cup captain for Europe for 2027 competition
VIRGINIA WATER, England — European players chanted, “Two more years!” when they won the Ryder Cup in New York, and Luke Donald listened. He was named captain on Wednesday for the 2027 matches in Ireland, making him the first captain in 30 years to lead in three straight Ryder Cups....
