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Lawsuit aims to strike down LGBTQ antidiscrimination protections in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Two public school districts and several parents have sued the state in a bid to undo antidiscrimination protections for gay and transgender people in Pennsylvania, saying that the two-year-old regulation is illegal because it goes beyond what lawmakers intended or allowed. The lawsuit, filed in the statewide...
For Robert Morris, ‘Losing was not an option … We didn’t want to let the city down’
With an 83-62 Horizon League quarterfinal win over Wright State on Thursday night, the Robert Morris men’s basketball team did something we haven’t seen recently in Pittsburgh sports. They delivered. At home. In the postseason. In fact, the Colonials were the last team to do that in March of 2020...
First Call: J.J. Watt says Steelers should have done T.J.’s contract extension last year; Christian Kirk traded before free agency
J.J. Watt has some interesting quotes about his brother’s contract talks with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Christian Kirk is off the free-agent market before he ever got there. A former Penguin is going back to the Golden Knights as the two teams prepare to play Friday night in Las Vegas. And...
Kyle Nicolas finds focus on breaking ball helped his heater in push for role in Pirates’ bullpen
Kyle Nicolas nearly touched 99 mph in February, yet the Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed reliever wanted to talk not about his fastball but the breaking balls he worked all winter to refine. Nicolas spent the offseason sharpening his curveball and slider, knowing they could be the key to success for his...
Pitt Take 5: Panthers fail to earn bye in ACC Tournament, will play Tuesday
The Petersen Events Center shuts its doors on college basketball until next fall Saturday when Pitt meets Boston College. Pitt (16-14, 7-12) has won its past two games with the Eagles by 19 and 25 points, but this is not the Pitt team of Blake Hinson and Jamarius Burton. This...
Tim Benz: With Rickard Rakell, Penguins GM Kyle Dubas is in a ‘can’t lose’ situation. So, don’t lose
At 3:01 p.m. Friday afternoon, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas is going to look good. Well, at least in terms of how he handles winger Rickard Rakell. It’s going to be hard to screw this one up. Again, by 3:01 p.m., anyway. This is a rare situation for a...
Bengals All-Pro edge rusher Trey Hendrickson receives permission to seek tradeVideo
All-Pro edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, who led the NFL in sacks this past season, received permission from the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday to seek a trade, according to multiple reports. ESPN first reported Hendrickson received permission to seek a trade after receiving a statement from the Bengals star. “It’s been...
Robert Morris women defeat Northern Kentucky, advance to Horizon League semis MondayVideo
During the women’s basketball regular season, Northern Kentucky gave Robert Morris fits. On Thursday in the Horizon League Tournament quarterfinals, the Colonials returned the favor. Noa Givon scored a season-high 23 points, and No. 4 seed Robert Morris defeated No. 5 Northern Kentucky, 70-57, at UPMC Events Center to advance...
Robert Morris men top Wright State in Horizon League quarters in front of record crowd
Robert Morris’ UPMC Events Center was rocking Thursday night. And why not? The Colonials are a hot ticket these days. They certainly didn’t disappoint their screaming faithful in passing their first test in the Horizon League Tournament for their eighth consecutive victory and 14th in the past 15 games. Kam...
Aaron Rodgers may have to wait until after NFL Draft to find team
Aaron Rodgers is a four-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion and future first-ballot Hall of Famer. He still may have to wait until after the draft to find a team for 2025. The New York Jets announced they’re releasing the 41-year-old quarterback after two disappointing seasons. Rodgers hasn’t said he...
Paul Skenes pitches into 4th inning in deepest start of spring training, as Pirates beat Orioles
Paul Skenes was neither overpowering nor incredibly efficient in his second start of spring training, but the Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander didn’t that let stop him from delivering his deepest start. Skenes pitched into the fourth inning for the first time in a 9-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday...
Wyndham Clark handles a stressful test at Bay Hill to lead by 2Video
ORLANDO, Fla. — Wyndham Clark handled a stressful day at Bay Hill by eliminating as much trouble as possible. Two late birdies as the wind finally waned carried him to a 5-under-par 67 and a two-shot lead Thursday in the Arnold Palmer Invitational. It was clear from the start Bay...
PIAA faces criticism from all sides after changing transgender athlete policy
The PIAA is drawing criticism from all sides for changes made to its transgender athlete policy. The changes didn’t go far enough, says one Western Pennsylvania superintendent, who wanted to see the state high school athletic association adopt the NCAA’s stricter policy. Yet LGBTQ+ advocacy groups say the PIAA and...
While preparing to honor Pitt’s seniors, Jeff Capel recalls his own special night at Duke
More than anything, the game matters to Jeff Capel, just as much then as it does now. So he is looking forward to Saturday night and celebrating his seniors in the final home game of the season when Pitt plays Boston College at Petersen Events Center. Ishmael Leggett, Zack Austin,...
WPIAL wrestlers find tough sledding on 1st day of PIAA Class 2A tournament
HERSHEY — There is no hiding at the PIAA wrestling championships. No matter where a wrestler turns, he is going to face someone good. Three Westmoreland County wrestlers survived the first round Thursday and advanced to the quarterfinals Friday at Giant Center with solid wins. The competition for Derry senior...
Jaguars agree to trade WR Christian Kirk to Texans for 2026 7th-round pickVideo
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars found a trade partner — a division rival, no less — for receiver Christian Kirk before officially releasing him. The Jaguars agreed to trade Kirk to AFC South opponent Houston on Thursday for a seventh-round draft pick in 2026, according to multiple reports. The...
Canadian former Olympic snowboarder accused of ordering killings added to FBI’s Most Wanted list
A Canadian former Olympic snowboarder who allegedly became the head of a transnational drug organization and ordered numerous killings was added to the FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” list Thursday. Federal investigators announced at a news conference in Los Angeles that Ryan Wedding, who participated in the 2002 Winter Olympics...
Devils get Dumoulin, Panthers add Sturm and Golden Knights reacquire Smith as NHL trades pile upVideo
The banged up New Jersey Devils wasted no time filling an area of need ahead of the NHL trade deadline, the defending champion Florida Panthers made an under-the-radar move that could pave the way for another deep playoff run and the Vegas Golden Knights brought back a member of their...
Browns restructure Watson’s contract to get under the salary cap, AP source saysVideo
Deshaun Watson’s contract has been reworked again by the Cleveland Browns as the team looks to clear salary cap space with the new league year less than a week away. A person with knowledge of the move told the Associated Press on Thursday that the latest restructuring of the quarterback’s...
U.S. Open countdown rekindles history at Oakmont Country Club
In fewer than 100 days, many of the top golfers in the world will be at historic Oakmont Country Club teeing it up for the U.S. Open. It will be a record 10th time the tournament will be held at the famous venue, and each time a different story has...
Louisville QB Tyler Shough among draft prospects hosted by Steelers
The draft prospects have begun to trickle into Pittsburgh Steelers headquarters. And the first day of visits included a quarterback. Louisville QB Tyler Shough was one of three players hosted by the organization Thursday at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. By rule, each team can have 30 such players as in-person...
Steelers restructure contract of ILB Cole Holcomb as he works way back from injury
The Pittsburgh Steelers and veteran inside linebacker Cole Holcomb agreed to a restructured contract for the 2025 season, it was reported Thursday by NFL Network. Under the terms of a thee-year free-agent deal signed in March 2023, Holcomb was due $6 million in compensation and to count $7.64 million against...
Duquesne women dominate Fordham, advance in Atlantic 10 Tournament
Duquesne women’s basketball set the tone early Thursday in its second-round game of the Atlantic 10 Tournament and was never challenged in a 79-63 victory against Fordham. The No. 9-seeded Dukes (19-11) held No. 8 Fordham (15-15) scoreless for 7 minutes, 24 seconds of the first quarter and took a...
Mark Madden: Steelers would be wrong to extend T.J. Watt’s contract now, but they will
As the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offseason kicks into high gear with the launch of NFL free agency Wednesday, their handling of T.J. Watt’s contract situation figures to exemplify the weakness of their organization. The superstar edge rusher and 2021 NFL Defensive Player of the Year is heading into the final year...
Top prospect Bubba Chandler headlines Pirates’ roster for Spring Breakout against Phillies
Pitcher Bubba Chandler headlines the roster of Pittsburgh Pirates prospects to play against Philadelphia Phillies prospects in the Spring Breakout on March 14 at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Fla. The 22-year-old Chandler is ranked the Pirates’ No. 1 prospect and No. 15 overall by MLB Pipeline. The 6-foot-3, 218-pound right-hander...
