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Analysis: Surging Eagles shove aside injuries, celebrate victory over Steelers

PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley both played through injuries that served more as minor inconveniences than long-term concerns for the Eagles. Injuries heal. So, it turns out, do bruised egos and hard feelings caused by criticism and gossip spread not by fans, social media tolls or sports talk...

Analysis: Joe Burrow, Bengals maintain slim playoff hopes after sloppy win

CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow keeps throwing touchdown passes, and the Cincinnati Bengals have won two in a row for just the second time this season. However, the star quarterback was far from happy with the effort. “It was too sloppy, we had too many penalties, too many procedural penalties. I...

Analysis: Browns mulling another switch at QB after Jameis Winston throws 3 more picks

CLEVELAND — Jameis Winston’s third interception Sunday — No. 8 in three games — was the last Browns coach Kevin Stefanski could stomach. He benched Winston. Maybe for good. With three games left in this dreadful season for Cleveland, Stefanski said Monday that he’s still working through plans at quarterback...

Penn State lands transfer portal commitment from former USC WR Kyron Hudson

Drew Allar announced Monday morning that he’s expected to return for the 2025 season. And Monday night, Penn State secured a future target for Allar via the transfer portal. Kyron Hudson, a wide receiver from Southern Cal, verbally committed to Penn State. He announced his decision on social media on...

Analysis: Lamar Jackson looks almost flawless vs. Giants as Ravens turn focus to Steelers

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — A talking to from his mother seemed to bring out the best in Lamar Jackson. After a loss to Philadelphia earlier this month, Jackson said his mom cursed him out, telling him he missed opportunities to run. That wasn’t a problem in Sunday’s 35-14 victory over...

Americans now paid to play in Ryder Cup with $200K stipend and $300K to donate to charity

Americans will be paid to play in the Ryder Cup for the first time under a new PGA of America program announced Monday that gives them a $200,000 stipend and $300,000 for them to distribute to charity. The $500,000 directed to each of the 12 players and the captain is...

Clemson's Swinney can't wait for Belichick's positive impact on the Atlantic Coast Conference

CLEMSON, S.C. — Practice plans. Film breakdowns. Travel bookings. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney had his focus split several ways getting ready to face No. 4 Texas in the College Football Playoff. Still, Swinney had enough time to follow how Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Belichick joined the ACC as North Carolina’s...

Analysis: NFL can't revise the onside kick fast enough for Dan Campbell

The NFL already was planning to explore the onside kick before Dan Campbell made a regrettable decision to try one at an unusual time. Detroit’s ultra-aggressive coach called for an onside kick with the Lions trailing the Bills by 10 points and 12 minutes remaining. Buffalo’s Mack Hollins recovered the...

Westmoreland campus clippings: Seton Hill women's basketball team continues to rise in rankings

The unbeaten Seton Hill women’s basketball team (10-0) jumped seven spots to No. 7 in the D2CSC poll, while remaining No. 1 in the Atlantic Region rankings. In addition, and perhaps more significantly, the Griffins vaulted seven spots to No. 14 in the WBCA Division II Coaches Poll. The 10-0...

Penn State's James Franklin on timing of Beau Pribula's transfer: 'We’ve got problems in college football'

Finding a Penn State player or coach who has uttered a single bad thing about quarterback Beau Pribula would be a difficult task. Pribula, through three seasons in State College, had the respect of teammates and coaches because of his attitude, work ethic and athletic abilities. But Sunday night, Pribula...

Distance, faith in defense led Mike Tomlin to punt in 4th quarter of Steelers' loss to Eagles

Mike Tomlin didn’t expect the Philadelphia Eagles to run out the final 10 minutes, 29 seconds to put a stranglehold on a 27-13 victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Otherwise, Tomlin would not have sent his punt team on the field at that stage of the fourth quarter with...

Dolphins' Grant DuBose has movement in extremities after scary hit to the head vs. Texans

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins wide receiver Grant DuBose remained in the hospital but had movement in all extremities after being stretchered off the field following a scary helmet-to-helmet hit against the Houston Texans on Sunday. In an update Monday morning, the Dolphins said DuBose remained at a local...

Penn State QB Drew Allar announces he'll return, but distractions remain heading into CFP

Penn State has plenty of pressing business to handle heading into Saturday’s first-round College Football Playoff game in State College vs. SMU. However, this time of year often features distractions from the task at hand. Primarily, transfer portal drama, plotting out who and who won’t be returning to the program...

Former Steelers QB Michael Vick talks to Sacramento State, Norfolk State about head coaching jobs

Former Pittsburgh Steelers QB Michael Vick has talked to at least two schools about becoming a college head coach. Sacramento State president Dr. Luke Wood said Monday he has spoken with Vick about the opening at his school, and the Virginian-Pilot reported that Norfolk State has also interviewed the former...

Reports: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has high-ankle sprain, status for this week unclear

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has a high-ankle sprain, additional testing confirmed, and his status for this week’s game against Houston remains in question, according to multiple reports Monday. The Chiefs did not have any usual availability Monday but are scheduled to practice Tuesday ahead of their...

49ers suspend De'Vondre Campbell for final 3 games after LB refused to enter game

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers suspended linebacker De’Vondre Campbell for the rest of the regular season Monday after he refused to enter a game after losing his starting job. The news came four days after Campbell’s refusal to go into a game against the Los Angeles Rams...

Ravens excuse WR Diontae Johnson from practice following his suspension last week

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens excused Diontae Johnson from practice this week, another part of the fallout after the team says the receiver refused to enter a game against Philadelphia on Dec. 1. Johnson was suspended for last weekend’s win over the New York Giants. The Ravens said...

Lions lose RB David Montgomery, 2 others to season-ending injuries

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The banged-up Detroit Lions took some serious hits in their loss to the Buffalo Bills. “Nobody cares,” coach Dan Campbell said Monday. “Nobody is going to give us a pass, or put an asterisk next to your record.” Running back David Montgomery and defensive tackle Alim...

Penguins forward Blake Lizotte is producing more offense after leaving the Kings

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Nieto doesn’t have any specific memories of playing against linemate Blake Lizotte when they were foes in the Western Conference with the rival San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings, respectively. Just one overlying sensation. “It’s never fun playing against him,” Nieto said. “I’m happy we’re...

Notre Dame jumps to 3rd in AP Top 25 women's poll after win over UConn; UCLA, South Carolina 1-2

Notre Dame jumped to No. 3 in The Associated Press Top 25 on Monday after beating rival UConn last week. The Irish climbed five spots after the 79-68 victory over the Huskies, who fell two places to fourth. Notre Dame’s victory over UConn gave the Irish three wins over top...

No. 2 Auburn closes the gap on No. 1 Tennessee as the SEC holds 5 of top 7 spots in AP Top 25

Tennessee held onto No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for the second consecutive week, though No. 2 Auburn closed the gap as the top five remained unchanged in the men’s college basketball poll Monday. The Volunteers received 50 first-place votes from the national media panel after wins over Miami...

AP All-America team: Travis Hunter, Xavier Watts back on first team; Ashton Jeanty is unanimous pick

Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter of Colorado was a first-team selection at two spots and a second-team pick at another on The Associated Press All-America team announced Monday. Hunter and Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts were repeat first-team selections, and Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty was the only unanimous pick after...

Sports category, Page 282

Analysis: Surging Eagles shove aside injuries, celebrate victory over Steelers

Analysis: Joe Burrow, Bengals maintain slim playoff hopes after sloppy win

Analysis: Browns mulling another switch at QB after Jameis Winston throws 3 more picks

Penn State lands transfer portal commitment from former USC WR Kyron Hudson

Analysis: Lamar Jackson looks almost flawless vs. Giants as Ravens turn focus to Steelers

Americans now paid to play in Ryder Cup with $200K stipend and $300K to donate to charity

Clemson's Swinney can't wait for Belichick's positive impact on the Atlantic Coast Conference

Analysis: NFL can't revise the onside kick fast enough for Dan Campbell

Westmoreland campus clippings: Seton Hill women's basketball team continues to rise in rankings

Penn State's James Franklin on timing of Beau Pribula's transfer: 'We’ve got problems in college football'

Distance, faith in defense led Mike Tomlin to punt in 4th quarter of Steelers' loss to Eagles

Dolphins' Grant DuBose has movement in extremities after scary hit to the head vs. Texans

Penn State QB Drew Allar announces he'll return, but distractions remain heading into CFP

Former Steelers QB Michael Vick talks to Sacramento State, Norfolk State about head coaching jobs

Reports: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has high-ankle sprain, status for this week unclear

49ers suspend De'Vondre Campbell for final 3 games after LB refused to enter game

Ravens excuse WR Diontae Johnson from practice following his suspension last week

Lions lose RB David Montgomery, 2 others to season-ending injuries

Penguins forward Blake Lizotte is producing more offense after leaving the Kings

Notre Dame jumps to 3rd in AP Top 25 women's poll after win over UConn; UCLA, South Carolina 1-2

No. 2 Auburn closes the gap on No. 1 Tennessee as the SEC holds 5 of top 7 spots in AP Top 25

AP All-America team: Travis Hunter, Xavier Watts back on first team; Ashton Jeanty is unanimous pick

Pitt All-American running back Desmond Reid says he'll return for 2025 season

Mark Madden: Steelers' humbling loss to Eagles revealed certain truths

Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson 'week to week' because of injury

Country star forced to postpone Pittsburgh show later this month