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Role players often have major impacts on Super Bowl winners
NEW ORLEANS — The Super Bowl matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs isn’t lacking for star power. Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are among the most recognized players in the NFL thanks to their stellar play, numerous commercials and Kelce’s pop star girlfriend, and the Chiefs have...
Travis Kelce is in no hurry to retire even if the Chiefs win another Super Bowl
NEW ORLEANS — Travis Kelce has no plans to retire anytime soon even if the Kansas City Chiefs win a third straight Super Bowl on Sunday. The future plans for the 35-year-old Kelce have been a lingering question as his fame has risen off the field thanks to his relationship...
Jagged Penguins schedule may not be such a bad thing after all
The Pittsburgh Penguins are channeling The Beatles: “Hello, Goodbye.” After being away from Pittsburgh for 14 days and seven games, the Penguins have just gotten back to PPG Paints Arena for a pair of contests against the Nashville Predators on Saturday (a 3-0 win) and Tuesday night’s game against the...
First Call: Potential AFC destinations for Myles Garrett; reinvestigating the idea of Cooper Kupp to the Steelers
Tuesday’s “First Call” reinvestigates the idea of Cooper Kupp coming to Pittsburgh. We have some possible trade destinations for Myles Garrett. A veteran Steeler has high praise for a rookie offensive lineman. And NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell really likes flag football. Perhaps … toooooo much? Out of sight, out of...
Tim Benz: Luka Doncic trade should open eyes of Steelers management regarding George Pickens
It’s not often an NBA headline makes waves in Pittsburgh, but the trade of superstar Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers for a package headlined by 31-year-old All-Star Anthony Davis was that far-reaching. The Mavs will also receive third-year wing Max Christie and the Lakers’...
Pirates by Position: Counting on 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes’ health, 1B Spencer Horwitz’s hitting
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a trio of Gold Glove winners and a player billed as the “significant acquisition” of the offseason, yet their corner infield spots might be the biggest question marks in the lineup. Defensively, the Pirates are in good hands at third base, whether Ke’Bryan Hayes or Jared...
Pitt falls flat against Virginia, loses 6th game in past 8
Losses hurt, especially when they happen to a team in desperate need of a victory. Yet words can hurt just as bad (no matter how truthful they are). That was Pitt’s situation Monday night after a 73-57 loss to Virginia at Petersen Events Center. Not only did the Panthers lose...
Longtime Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton to step down at end of seasonVideo
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Longtime Florida State basketball coach Leonard Hamilton is stepping down at the end of the season. Hamilton, who is being sued by six former players over allegations he failed to deliver on name, image and likeness promises, announced his decision Monday following a team meeting. “I’m very...
Cooper Kupp says the Rams intend to trade him. He’s disappointed to end his 8 years with the team
LOS ANGELES — Receiver Cooper Kupp says the Los Angeles Rams are attempting to trade him after eight seasons with the club, and he doesn’t like the move. The Super Bowl 56 MVP made the announcement on social media Tuesday, saying the Rams told him they “will be seeking a...
Super Bowl might hinge on fierce interior pass rushes for Chiefs, EaglesVideo
Once Josh Allen backpedaled from the shotgun snap after the Buffalo Bills had just gone ahead of Kansas City, this crucial 2-point conversion play late in the third quarter of the AFC championship game quickly turned into chaos. Allen retreated to the 14-yard line, sized up the pressure and desperately...
Pirates sign lefty reliever Tim Mayza, designate middle infielder Alika Williams for assignment
To add left-handed reliever Tim Mayza to their 40-man roster Monday, the Pittsburgh Pirates cleared room in the middle of their infield by designating Alika Williams for assignment. Williams, 25, started 44 games at shortstop and 15 at second base for the Pirates over the past two seasons since being...
Roger Goodell says perception that officials favor Chiefs is ‘ridiculous theory’Video
NEW ORLEANS — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell disputed the perception that officials favor the Kansas City Chiefs, saying it’s a “ridiculous theory.” Goodell addressed several topics, including diversity, an 18-game season, international expansion, Tom Brady’s dual role as a broadcaster and co-owner and more during his annual news conference that...
NASCAR’s preseason Clash was once a Daytona 500 preview. Chase Elliott hopes that’s still the caseVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One win — particularly in an exhibition race — does not guarantee anything. But if this was NASCAR of only five years ago, then Chase Elliott’s dominating victory in the preseason Clash would make him the favorite to win the Daytona 500. That’s what the Clash was...
Umpire Pat Hoberg fired by MLB for sharing sports gambling accounts with friend who bet on baseball
NEW YORK — Umpire Pat Hoberg was fired by Major League Baseball on Monday for sharing his legal sports gambling accounts with a friend who bet on baseball games and for intentionally deleting electronic messages pertinent to the league’s investigation. MLB opened the investigation last February when it was brought...
Westmoreland County campus clippings: Norwin grad Brianna Zajicek hits career-high in comeback win
A 15-point halftime deficit meant nothing to Brianna Zajicek. The Cedarville junior basketball player led a fervent comeback with a career day as the Yellow Jackets rallied past Findlay, 81-80, in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference. Zajicek, a Norwin alum, poured in a career-high 25 points on 7-of-13 shooting and...
Controlling owner Josh Harris says Washington Commanders name not changing
ASHBURN, Va. — Washington Commanders controlling owner Josh Harris said Monday the team name is not changing. Harris said the name is here to stay after inheriting it when he and his group bought the team from longtime owner Dan Snyder in 2023. “I think it’s now being embraced by...
Super Bowl ticket prices drop for Eagles-Chiefs matchup
With less than a week until the Super Bowl, fans might be looking to score last-minute tickets. You might be in luck — ticket prices are dropping, according to reports. To watch the Philadelphia Eagles face off against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl 59, the cheapest ticket has...
Penguins forward Bryan Rust remains a reliable 20-goal scorerVideo
It doesn’t have a name. But Rickard Rakell can identify it when it’s about to happen. “When he has the separation and gets the cross-over starting and moves the puck to his forehand, you know it’s coming,” the Pittsburgh Penguins winger said. “It’s his signature move, and he’s really good...
Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin skates but remains on injured reserve
Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan said injured forward Evgeni Malkin’s status remains the same following the club’s Monday afternoon practice in Cranberry. Malkin, 38, was placed on injured reserve with an undisclosed ailment Jan. 27 and is out week-to-week. He skated individually Monday ahead of the Penguins’ full team session....
Auburn, Duke remain 1-2 atop latest AP Top 25; Maryland jumps in for 1st time since 2023
Auburn and Duke remain 1-2 atop The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for the third straight week, while Maryland is back in the rankings for the first time in nearly two years. Bruce Pearl’s Tigers (20-1) held the No. 1 ranking for the fourth consecutive week in...
Southern Cal drops to No. 7 after loss; UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame remain atop women’s Top 25
Southern Cal’s second loss of the season dropped the Trojans to seventh in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll Monday. The previously No. 4 Trojans were shocked in Iowa when the Hawkeyes beat them 76-69 Sunday on a day Caitlin Clark’s jersey was retired. USC’s only other loss...
Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett requests to be traded so he can have chance at Super Bowl
CLEVELAND — Star defensive end Myles Garrett has requested a trade from the Cleveland Browns with the hope of better positioning himself to win a Super Bowl, according to a statement he sent to media outlets Monday. The Browns finished last in the AFC North with a 3-14 record, and...
Franklin Regional grad Kadyn Hannah helps steady ship after Cal (Pa.) men’s basketball team is ravaged by injuries
As a senior — one of only three on the roster — with two years of experience, Kadyn Hannah figured to take on a larger role with the Cal (Pa.) men’s basketball team this season. After spending his freshman season at La Roche then having his share of ups and...
Burrell grad Niko Ferra building skills, confidence under coach Vince DeAugustine with Seton Hill wrestling
The 2023-24 season might have been Vince DeAugustine’s first as a college wrestling coach, but after overseeing the Hempfield (16 years) and Norwin (two years) wrestling programs, he is no stranger to the talent around the WPIAL. So when he assumed the helm of Seton Hill’s program last season, he...
Mark Madden: Tee Higgins joining the Steelers is pure fantasy talk
It’s the time of year for Pittsburgh Steelers fantasies. “Here come the jesters, 1-2-3…” Draft this guy. Trade for that guy. But the No. 1 fantasy is to sign the big-name free agent. (Which the Steelers don’t do. That’s why it’s a fantasy.) Every Steelers fan’s current dream is receiver...
