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Jalen Hurts throws 2 TD passes as Eagles send Browns to another loss 
PHILADELPHIA — Perhaps indignant that Eagles fans had chanted for his firing, Nick Sirianni could not button up his mouth in the final seconds. Philadelphia’s coach — already a habitual trash-talking offender — put a finger to his right ear and chirped at fans in the first rows at the...
Lamar Jackson outduels Jayden Daniels as surging Ravens beat Commanders 
BALTIMORE — Lamar Jackson threw nine passes to Zay Flowers in the first half and never went to him again. Mark Andrews rebounded from a ball bouncing off his hands for an interception to catch his first touchdown pass of the season. And Derrick Henry was Derrick Henry. The result...
AP Top 25: Oregon, Penn State move behind No. 1 Texas. Army, Navy both ranked for 1st time since '60
Oregon and Penn State each moved up a spot in The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday following thrilling wins in high-profile games, and Top 25 newcomers Navy and Army are in the rankings together for the first time since 1960. Texas strengthened its hold on No. 1 with...
Rookie receiver Roman Wilson gets helmet for 1st time when Steelers face Raiders
LAS VEGAS – Rookie wide receiver Roman Wilson is in uniform and could make his NFL debut Sunday when the Pittsburgh Steelers play the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. The team’s third-round pick missed the entire preseason because of an ankle injury and was inactive for the first five...
Analysis: Plenty of gifts from California helped No. 20 Pitt remain undefeated
The speed in Desmond Reid’s legs, the power in Ben Sauls’ left foot and Pat Narduzzi’s risk-taking on fourth down were vital elements in Pitt’s 17-15 victory against California on Saturday. Give Pitt credit for all three. Those were not gifts. Without them, the Panthers (6-0, 2-0 ACC) would not...
On campus: Gateway grad Courtney Jackson shines at Arkansas State
Courtney Jackson again has shown himself to be a top receiving threat for the Arkansas State football team. The Gateway graduate, who also returns punts for the Red Wolves, caught 16 passes for 169 yards through five games. He recorded a season-best five receptions for 69 yards in the opener...
Penn State QB Drew Allar makes a statement with game-tying drive in comeback win at USC
LOS ANGELES — With his back up against the wall, in a city known for making stars, at an iconic venue with a rich history of memorable moments, Drew Allar created his own. Allar made a statement in Penn State’s come-from-behind, dramatic overtime win against USC on Saturday. Call it...
Are Penguins' defensemen Ryan Graves, Jack St. Ivany a shutdown pairing?
With 20 years on his odometer as an NHL superstar, Sidney Crosby has butted heads with plenty of defensemen. One strain of blue liner seems to be the most common in Crosby’s encounters. A shutdown defenseman. A pair of them, in fact. Earlier in his career, Crosby would duke it...
Rocco Becht, Carson Hansen lead No. 11 Iowa State over West Virginia for 1st 6-0 start since 1938
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht believes the Cyclones have yet to hit their peak during their best start in 86 years. Carson Hansen rushed for three scores, Becht threw a touchdown pass and No. 11 Iowa State beat West Virginia, 28-16, on Saturday night. The Cyclones (6-0,...
Quick start helps Riverhounds beat Charleston, improve playoff hopes
In a match they desperately needed, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds came out on the front foot Saturday night at Highmark Stadium and took control. And now they’ll have a compelling final two weeks of the season. Edward Kizza scored in the second minute and Robbie Mertz added another goal 18 minutes...
Minor league report: Penguins drop season-opener to Checkers 
Forward Emil Bemstrom had a goal and an assist for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, who lost their season opener, 7-6, to the Charlotte Checkers at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday. Defensemen Sebastian Aho and Nate Clurman as well as forwards Ville Koivunen and Sam Poulin all recorded two assists...
Anthony Chiccitt's 3 total TDs power Robert Morris to win 
Anthony Chiccitt threw two scores and ran for a third, and Robert Morris celebrated homecoming with a 23-0 victory over Delaware State on Saturday. The Colonials (3-3) led 3-0 at halftime on a 37-yard field goal by Jayon Jenkins. Chiccitt then dominated the second half with touchdown passes of 42...
Pitt's defensive front smothers Cal, posting season-high 6 sacks plus 11 TFLs 
Pitt’s usually explosive offense did not show up Saturday at Acrisure Stadium vs. the Cal Golden Bears. The No. 22 Panthers, who had averaged more than 500 yards, entering the afternoon with a top offense nationally, managed a season-low 277 in a narrow 17-15 win over the Bears. Quarterback Eli...
Quinn Ewers returns as No. 1 Texas beats No. 18 Oklahoma in Red River Rivalry
DALLAS — Quinn Ewers returned from injury to lead No. 1 Texas to a 34-3 win over 18th-ranked Oklahoma on Saturday, throwing for 199 yards and the go-ahead touchdown and running for another score in the teams’ first Red River Rivalry matchup as SEC members. Quintrevion Wisner ran for 118...
District college football roundup: Led by dominant defense, Grove City knocks off No. 10 CMU
Grove City’s defense held No. 10 Carnegie Mellon to minus-9 yards rushing, intercepted two passes and scored on a fumble recovery in a 17-10 victory in PAC football Saturday. Ryan Montgomery scored the defensive touchdown by recovering a fumble forced by Ben Bladel at the 3-yard line. Logan Pfeuffer threw...
Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers downgraded to doubtful for game vs. Steelers 
HENDERSON, Nev. — Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers was downgraded to doubtful Saturday because of an ankle injury, further weakening a thin position as Las Vegas prepares to host the Pittsburgh Steelers. If Meyers doesn’t play Sunday, the Raiders will be without their top two receivers against Pittsburgh. No. 1...
Tyler Warren's record-tying game helps Penn State rally to beat Southern Cal in OT 
LOS ANGELES — Penn State traveled about 2,500 miles across the continent on its first road trip in the new Big Ten. The Nittany Lions then spent most of Saturday playing from behind against Southern Cal. Thanks to several clutch throws by Drew Allar, a few key defensive stops and...
Roger Goodell: Super Bowl could be played outside U.S.
LONDON — The NFL’s aggressive international growth plan could include holding a Super Bowl outside the United States for the first time, commissioner Roger Goodell said Saturday. Goodell has shot down the idea in the past, but he told a fan forum in London that it’s a possibility. “We’ve always...
NASCAR playoffs roll into reconfigured Roval at Charlotte
CONCORD, N.C. — It’s elimination time in NASCAR’s playoffs at the reconfigured Charlotte Motor Speedway, where changes to the hybrid road course/oval called The Roval have created an uneasiness for the drivers racing for a championship. The field of 12 will be cut by four drivers after Sunday’s race, and...
Pitt offense stumbles, but Panthers edge California, improve to 6-0 for 1st time since 1982
When Eli Holstein walked into the interview room Saturday night after Pitt’s 17-15 victory against California that in reality was a lesson in survival, reporters were ready for him. His captivating season hit a roadblock in his second career ACC game when he threw two interceptions, completed just half of...
No. 7 Alabama overcomes botched recovery of onside kick to beat South Carolina 
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama was pushed to the brink of a second straight SEC upset loss. This time the Crimson Tide survived, if only barely. No. 7 Alabama (5-1, 2-1) botched the recovery of an onside kick to give South Carolina one last chance, but Domani Jackson intercepted LaNorris Sellers...
Pitt basketball announces plans to retire Sam Clancy's No. 15 jersey
Pitt will retire the No. 15 jersey of legendary basketball star Sam Clancy during its game Jan. 18 against Clemson at Petersen Events Center. Coach Jeff Capel made the announcement at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday between the first and second quarters of Pitt’s football game against California. Clancy, a member...
Darius Perrantes throws 2 TD passes, defense gets 2 TDs as Duquesne tops St. Francis (Pa.)
LORETTO — Ty Howard returned an interception 40 yards to open the scoring, and Darius Perrantes threw two touchdown passes and Duquesne rolled to a 38-7 win over St. Francis (Pa.) on Saturday. The defending Northeast Conference champion Dukes (4-2, 2-0) led 17-0 at the half, and when the Red...
Lane Thomas hits grand slam off Tarik Skubal, Guardians advance
CLEVELAND — Lane Thomas hit a grand slam off Tarik Skubal, and Cleveland beat the Detroit Tigers, 7-3, on Saturday in Game 5 of their AL Division Series, moving the Guardians into another postseason matchup against the Yankees. Cleveland will meet New York in the ALCS, setting up a series...
Rookie goalie Joel Blomqvist earns 2nd straight start for Penguins in Toronto
The Pittsburgh Penguins are turning to rookie goaltender Joel Blomqvist for their third game of the season Saturday in Toronto vs. the Maple Leafs. Blomqvist, 22, impressed in his NHL debut Thursday at Detroit, making 32 saves on 35 shots vs. the Red Wings, helping the Penguins to a 6-3...


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