Duquesne lands unique commitment from Orthodox Jewish forward Chaim Galbut
Coach Dru Joyce III and Duquesne received a unique commitment this week for the 2026-27 campaign from 6-foot-7 forward Chaim Galbut. Galbut, who hails from Miami (Miami Country Day School), is a practicing Orthodox Jew who observes the Shabbat. That means that he’ll be unavailable for any games on Saturdays....
Jim Furyk is returning as U.S. Ryder Cup captain for 2027, AP sources say
HOUSTON — Jim Furyk is returning as U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland as the Americans try to get back on track against a European team that has dominated the last three decades, The Associated Press has learned. Furyk would be the fourth U.S. captain to...
8 NFL teams are slated to make their 1st picks of the draft in Round 2 after a flurry of trades
Eight teams are still waiting to make their first selection of the NFL draft after a chaotic opening round that featured a flurry of trades. Just 16 of the 32 first-round picks chosen Thursday night were made by the original teams that owned them. The 49ers and Bills traded out...
Joe Starkey: Incredible night for Pittsburgh … until it was the Dallas Cowboys’ turn to pick
Let’s go back to Thursday afternoon, hours before the Pittsburgh Steelers stepped to the podium on what was until then a historically glorious night for the city. If I would have asked you for a worst-case scenario in Round 1, what would you have said? Maybe something like this? Worst case,...
First Call: Eagles GM discusses nabbing Makai Lemon from Steelers; coveted picks land in AFC North
Friday’s “First Call” has quotes from the Philadelphia Eagles’ general manager about stealing Makai Lemon from the Pittsburgh Steelers. We look at how moves within the AFC North impacted the Steelers. The Eagles took a little dig at the Penguins, and the Flyers did the same to the Steelers. And...
Bucs Beat Q&A: How versatile role player Billy Cook stays ready in a pinch for the Pirates
When the Pittsburgh Pirates hit a home run, Billy Cook is often at the center of the celebration. The outfielder/first baseman, who is valued for his versatility, is enjoying his role in rewarding teammates with a welder’s mask and hoisting an orange traffic cone to lead the cheers for game-changing...
Tim Benz: I like Max Iheanachor but not what the Steelers did before or after drafting himVideo
It’s hard to evaluate the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-round draft choice of Arizona State offensive tackle Max Iheanachor in the moment. That’s because I’m not quite sure the moment is over yet. Is it? I sure hope it’s not. It feels like the Steelers are working backward on this one. If...
With 4 picks on Day 2 of NFL Draft, Steelers could target receiver, other positions of need
The Pittsburgh Steelers addressed one of their needs on Day 1 by drafting an offensive tackle in the first round. They’ll have four chances Friday to fix some other weak spots on Day 2 of the NFL Draft. Receiver remains an obvious position of need, especially since the Steelers had...
Pirates farm report for April 23, 2026: Mitch Jebb homers twice in 3rd Triple-A game
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple A, 9-15) beat St. Paul (Twins), 6-1. LF Mitch Jebb (.385), playing his third Triple-A game, went 4 for 5 with two home runs, a double, four RBIs and first stolen base. DH Enmanuel Valdez (.313) went 2 for 2 with two walks. CF Ronny Simon (.367) went...
Eagles celebrate trading up to snatch WR Makai Lemon away from SteelersVideo
The Flyers aren’t the only Philadelphia team getting the best of Pittsburgh this week. On Thursday night, the Eagles swooped in and grabbed the Steelers’ man. USC wide receiver Makai Lemon was on the phone with representatives from the Steelers as the Steelers’ pick approached in the first round of...
Devin Williams gets the win (and the save) after Mets bullpen mixup
NEW YORK — Already struggling to win games, the New York Mets also had difficulty figuring out which pitcher was supposed to be on the mound Thursday night. Closer Devin Williams headed to the mound from the bullpen to start the ninth inning after Bo Bichette’s go-ahead, three-run double. And...
McCollum ruins New York’s night again, leading the Hawks to a victory
ATLANTA — CJ McCollum hit a fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds left to ruin New York’s night again, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 109-108 victory and a 2-1 lead over the Knicks in their first-round playoff series Thursday night. After starring in a Game 2 stunner at Madison Square...
Steelers draft Georgia CB Daylen Everette, Iowa guard Gennings Dunker in 3rd round
When Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Patrick Graham first met Daylen Everette, the first thing that stood out to him was the then-Georgia cornerback’s size. “He’s well put together in terms of build,” Graham said late Friday evening after the Steelers took Everette with the second of three third-round picks they...
Steelers draft pick bio: Max Iheanachor, 1st round
Max Iheanachor First-round pick, No. 21 overall Offensive tackle, Arizona State 6-foot-6/321 pounds Stats: As a senior, allowed 11 hurries, three QB hits and no sacks in 484 pass-blocking snaps in 2025, according to Pro Football Focus. Allowed three career sacks in 31 starts over three seasons at Arizona State....
Pirates drop series in Texas as veteran pitcher deGrom outduels Chandler
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ strong start to the season was bolstered by young talent coming up and offseason acquisitions making their lineup much more dangerous. As the calendar creeps toward May, the Pirates now will need to see the entire group continue to progress as teams around majors start to adjust...
Sabres rally to beat Bruins for series lead; Hurricanes go up 3-0
BOSTON — Bowen Byram scored a minute after Boston missed a penalty shot, and Alex Tuch broke a third-period tie to help Buffalo come from behind and beat the Bruins, 3-1, on Thursday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series. Alex Lyon stopped 24 shots in...
Steelers select Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor with 1st-round pick
For the third time in four years, the Pittsburgh Steelers went with an offensive tackle as their first-round draft pick. Arizona State’s Max Iheanachor was the Steelers’ selection at No. 21 overall Thursday night. Though he was the sixth offensive tackle taken, Iheanachor is believed to have among the highest...
Penn State’s Vega Ioane drafted 14th overall by Baltimore Ravens
Vega Ioane grew up in the state of Washington but moved across the country to play college football at Penn State. An All-Big Ten offensive guard for the Nittany Lions who developed into a projected first-round NFL Draft pick this year, the Baltimore Ravens kept him on the Eastern seaboard...
Nelly Korda off to fast start with 65 to lead by 2 in Chevron Championship
HOUSTON — Nelly Korda leaned on her putter to save pars early and then poured it on her back nine of Memorial Park for a 7-under-par 65, her best start to a major in four years to take a two-shot lead Thursday in The Chevron Championship. Patty Tavatanakit, who won...
NFL Draft prospects bring the bling on the red carpet at Point State Park
Bye-bye boring business suits, hello bling and bold fashion statements. Football and fashion are colliding more than ever, and top prospects from the NFL 2026 Draft class understood the red carpet assignment as 17 first-round players showed off their personal fashion “fits” at the 2026 NFL Red Carpet event held...
Ohio State stars shine in Pittsburgh spotlight during 1st round of NFL Draft
Black and gold shared the spotlight with scarlet and gray at the top of the NFL Draft. Pittsburgh Steelers fans showed up on the North Shore by the thousands for the first round of the draft (an NFL-record 320,000 to be exact), which was held Thursday night outside Acrisure Stadium....
Fitzpatrick brothers 6 shots behind Smalley and Springer at Zurich Classic
AVONDALE, La. — Matt Fitzpatrick, fresh off his RBC Heritage victory, teamed with younger brother Alex to shoot an 8-under-par 64 in better-ball play Thursday in the Zurich Classic, leaving the English duo six shots behind Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer. Smalley and Springer matched the tournament record with a...
Photos: Check out the scene in the NFL Draft theater on the 1st night of the draft
Fans were dressed up to show support for their team ahead of the start of the NFL Draft in front of Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Thursday....
Reports: WR George Pickens plans to sign $27.3M franchise tag with Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys receiver George Pickens is planning to sign the $27.3 million franchise tag after the club declared it wouldn’t negotiate a long-term contract this offseason, according to multiple reports Thursday. Pickens has yet to sign the one-year, fully guaranteed contract but intends to put the issue...
My day at the NFL Draft: Pittsburgh didn’t disappoint
It’s a giant football party, and you’re invited. For veterans of the Acrisure Stadium tailgate scene, entering through the gates of the 2026 NFL Draft Experience probably looked familiar. But in place of charcoal grills and parked cars, it was official food kiosks, beer tents and a variety of activities....
