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Tiger Woods says he ruptured his Achilles tendon, an injury likely to keep him out of the MastersVideo
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Tiger Woods had a less invasive surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon on Tuesday, which will keep him out of the Masters and leaves in question whether he can play in any other major championship the rest of the year. Woods posted the development on...
Pitt bows out of ACC Tournament after 55-54 loss to Notre Dame
Jaland Lowe and Zack Austin spoke through tears Tuesday afternoon inside Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., reflecting on Pitt’s 55-54 loss to Notre Dame in the first round of the ACC Tournament. “I’m just hurt, man. I’m just hurt,” said Austin, who played his last game after two seasons at...
Paul Skenes strikes out 5 as Pirates hit pair of homers, 5 doubles to pound Yankees
Paul Skenes didn’t get another showdown with Aaron Judge, but the Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander got something almost as rare and just as valuable as the two-time AL MVP slugger: run support. Skenes benefited from a big lead after the Pirates hit two home runs and five doubles in a 9-1...
Daniel Jones agrees to 1-year, $14 million deal with Colts
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts wanted someone to challenge quarterback Anthony Richardson for the starting job. They opted for Daniel Jones. The former New York Giants starter agreed Tuesday to a one-year, $14 million contract with the Colts, a person with knowledge of the deal told the Associated Press. The...
Pitt players, coaches carry on after the death of freshman Mason Alexander
Pat Narduzzi opened practice Tuesday in the same manner that marked his 10 previous spring sessions as Pitt’s head football coach. There were the usual calisthentics, drills and meetings on and off the field, but Narduzzi walked around the Beano Cook Fields overseeing the proceedings with a heavy heart. This...
Gibsonia’s Brandon Saad bets on himself by joining the Golden KnightsVideo
If you’re going to bet on yourself, Las Vegas is quite the place to do it. That is essentially what Brandon Saad is doing these days. And so far, the Gibsonia native has largely come up aces since he joined the Vegas Golden Knights a few weeks ago. “It’s been...
Penguins’ Tommy Novak sidelined day-to-day; Ryan Shea out week-to-week
Following only two games with the Pittsburgh Penguins, forward Tommy Novak has hit a bump in the road with his new club. When Novak was absent from Tuesday’s morning skate, coach Mike Sullivan revealed the 27-year-old, acquired in a trade from the Nashville Predators on March 5, is sidelined day-to-day...
Penguins scheduled to start Tristan Jarry in net vs. Golden Knights
The Pittsburgh Penguins are scheduled to start goaltender Tristan Jarry on Tuesday night at home vs. the Vegas Golden Knights. Coach Mike Sullivan revealed his starting netminder following the Penguins’ morning skate in Cranberry. Jarry, called up from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League on March 3, will make his...
Penguins recall defenseman Sebastian Aho, forward Matt Nieto from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled defenseman Sebastian Aho and forward Matt Nieto on Tuesday from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League on an emergency basis. Nieto has played eight games (one goal, two assists) for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton since being placed on waivers by the Penguins on Feb. 26, after which he cleared...
First Call: Aaron Rodgers most likely to Steelers; Russell Wilson could end up in Tennessee or New York
Tuesday’s “First Call” has an update on the remaining quarterbacks the Pittsburgh Steelers may be able to sign. Another big-name wide receiver could become available. The Patriots are acquiring an ex-Steelers QB. And a former Steelers linebacker is heading to Las Vegas. Quarterback carousel According to various reports from SNY-TVs...
Seattle radio host says Russell Wilson was ‘poisoning the well’ when it came to DK Metcalf staying with Seahawks
Shortly after Russell Wilson came to Pittsburgh last year, Ian Furness of KJR Radio in Seattle joined the “Breakfast With Benz” podcast and had a less than glowing review of what Steelers fans could expect from their new quarterback. While Wilson went above and beyond in Pittsburgh to compensate for...
Tim Benz: Steelers couldn’t tell Justin Fields what he wanted to hear — and shouldn’t have said it anyway
On Day 1 of the NFL’s legal negotiating period, it was reported that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields had agreed to a contract with the New York Jets. “NFL Daily” podcast host Gregg Rosenthal said that the Steelers believed Fields would give the club “a Tomlin discount” to stay in...
For Pirates lefty reliever Ryan Borucki, a season spent mostly sidelined changed perspective
On his darkest days, Ryan Borucki watched the Pittsburgh Pirates turn to their bullpen in situations where he once thrived. It was a reminder of how fast an injury can change fortunes, not to mention perspective. The wiry 6-foot-4 left-handed reliever was sidelined for the better part of five months...
Steelers make moves on 1st day of NFL legal tampering period, but still lack starting QB
So much for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ goal of signing a quarterback on the opening day of the NFL’s legal tampering period before addressing other positions on the roster. On a busy day Monday, the Steelers agreed to a deal with a cornerback who isn’t yet a free agent, tendered their...
Robert Morris men rally from 2nd-half deficit, beat Oakland in OT to make Horizon League title game
When Robert Morris and Oakland met twice in men’s basketball during the regular season, the games developed into fierce battles. Robert Morris won both times by a combined 10 points. The third affair Monday night in the Horizon League Tournament semifinals at Corteva Coliseum in Indianapolis was an absolute war....
Former Steelers guard James Daniels agrees to 3-year, $24 million deal with Dolphins
Spending the final 13 games on injured reserve didn’t appear to cost former Pittsburgh Steelers guard James Daniels in the free agent market. Daniels agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract with the Miami Dolphins on Monday, a deal that won’t become official until the start of the new NFL...
After 4 years with Steelers, RB Najee Harris signs free-agent deal with Chargers
One way or another, the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025 will have a new workhorse running back for the first time in four years. Najee Harris reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers late during the day of the opening of the so-called “legal tampering...
Hot mic: Jared Triolo triples, makes spectacular stop on broadcast as Pirates lose to Orioles
Jared Triolo was wearing a microphone while playing third base for the Pittsburgh Pirates but thought he was done discussing his defense with SportsNet Pittsburgh broadcasters Greg Brown and Kevin Young. The crack of the bat changed everything in an instant. When Daz Cameron drilled a sharp grounder down the...
Steelers sign veteran inside linebacker Malik Harrison
The Pittsburgh Steelers added an inside linebacker likely to play a subpackage role on their defense, reportedly agreeing to terms with veteran Malik Harrison on the opening day of free agency Monday evening. A five-year veteran who’d spent his entire career with Baltimore, Harrison becomes the second Ravens inside linebacker...
Christopher Bell takes a 3-race winning streak to Las Vegas with Adam Stevens in his cornerVideo
AVONDALE, Ariz. — Nothing seemed to be going right at the start of Christopher Bell’s relationship with crew chief Adam Stevens. They struggled to get the right setups and results. That concerned Bell, who was still early in his NASCAR Cup Series career, but Stevens wasn’t worried. He previously won...
New-look Big 12 Tournament set to begin Tuesday in Kansas City with Houston as the No. 1 seedVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The new-look Big 12 Tournament begins with the first of three straight quadruple-headers Tuesday, and the addition of four programs and the departure of Texas and Oklahoma aren’t the only things that promise to make it look a bit different. Kansas as the No. 6 seed...
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole to have Tommy John surgery, out for seasonVideo
TAMPA, Fla. — Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will have season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Tuesday. The Yankees said the 34-year-old right-hander was examined Monday by Dr. Neal ElAttrache at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles. ElAttrache, the Dodgers’ head team physician, will operate. Cole, a former...
Browns acquiring QB Kenny Pickett from Super Bowl champion EaglesVideo
The Cleveland Browns are acquiring quarterback Kenny Pickett from the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, a person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press on Monday. The person, speaking to the AP on condition of anonymity because deals can’t be announced until Wednesday, said the Eagles will receive...
Reports: Commanders acquire LT Laremy Tunsil from Texans, agree to sign DT Javon KinlawVideo
The Washington Commanders made two big splashes Monday in the opening hours of NFL free agency, agreeing to terms with defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw and acquiring standout offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil in a trade with the Houston Texans, according to multiple reports. In the Tunsil deal, the Commanders are sending...
Mt. Pleasant grad Dayton Pitzer named Most Outstanding Wrestler as Pitt places 2nd at ACC Tournament
It was quite a weekend for the Pitt wrestling team. The Panthers finished second at the ACC Tournament at Duke, had three champions and qualified seven wrestlers for the NCAA Championships set for March 20-22, in Philadelphia. The winning trio were graduate student Reece Heller (184 pounds), Mt. Lebanon grad...
