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Myles Garrett thinks Browns are in a better place after extension, discussions about team’s futureVideo
BEREA, Ohio — Myles Garrett has sacked 31 different quarterbacks during his eight-year NFL career. On Friday, the four-time All-Pro edge rusher had to stand in his own pocket and take the pressure of fielding questions about his decision to sign an extension with the Cleveland Browns instead of trying...
Hawkeyes’ worst season in 7 years prompts firing of Fran McCaffery, program’s all-time wins leader
Iowa fired coach Fran McCaffery on Friday after the Hawkeyes won their fewest games and had their lowest Big Ten regular-season finish in seven years. The 65-year-old McCaffery, who was under contract through 2028, had said last week that he intended to return for a 16th season rather than retire....
Vegas Golden Knights sign goalie Adin Hill to 6-year, $37.5 million extension
Two years since backstopping the Vegas Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup, Adin Hill has become their undisputed No. 1 goaltender. Now he has the contract to show for it. Hill on Friday signed a six-year extension worth $37.5 million. Rather than testing the market as an unrestricted free agent...
Pirates top prospect Bubba Chandler dazzles with 4 Ks in Spring Breakout loss to Phillies
Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Bubba Chandler came out throwing heat against the Philadelphia Phillies, firing four-seam fastballs on five straight pitches for the first of four strikeouts in a pair of perfect innings. It was the second consecutive year that a flamethrowing right-hander delivered a dominant start in the Spring...
Former Pitt CB Dane Jackson returns to Bills, who also sign ex-Steelers OL Kendrick GreenVideo
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Cornerback Dane Jackson is back in Buffalo, and the Bills also added depth to their offensive line by agreeing to sign interior offensive lineman Kendrick Green on Friday. The 28-year-old Jackson returns to Buffalo after spending last season with the Carolina Panthers. He was the Bills’...
Falling short of the NCAA Tournament, Pitt men’s basketball says it will decline all postseason invitations
After missing out on an NCAA Tournament berth for the second year in a row, Pitt basketball will decline any other postseason opportunities, athletic director Allen Greene announced Friday. Greene, who added that coach Jeff Capel is in agreement, said the immediate focus of the program will be on the...
Police investigate alleged financial issues at Pennsylvania’s largest youth football league
The largest youth football league in Pennsylvania is part of a police probe as officers investigate accusations of financial impropriety. Its former president suddenly and unexpectedly resigned this week. The league, which includes 44 organizations and 140 teams across seven counties, is under investigation by the Greene County Regional Police,...
Big WR Savion Williams, small RB Dylan Sampson among official draft visits to Steelers
Already loaded with big wide receivers and compact running backs on their roster, the Pittsburgh Steelers hosted one of each for an official daft visit Friday. TCU’s Savion Williams — a 6-foot-4, 222-pound receiver — and Tennessee’s Dylan Sampson — a 5-8, 200-pound running back — joined Iowa defensive tackle...
ESPN’s Pat McAfee, a Plum native, sells out PPG Paints Arena
It will be a homecoming for Plum native Pat McAfee when he hosts his “Big Night AHT” show at Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena next month. A sold-out homecoming, at that. Tickets for the April 9 event went on sale Thursday and sold out in less than two hours. On hearing...
Happy in Rockies front office, Clint Hurdle would manage again only via ‘act of God’
Clint Hurdle has had two opportunities since leaving Pittsburgh to put on an MLB uniform again, first as hitting coach with the San Diego Padres soon after the Pirates fired him in 2019 and a bench coach with the Los Angeles Angels in 2024. He decided not to take either...
Clint Hurdle’s new book includes hard-learned lesson on humility
In his book, “Hurdle-isms: Wit and Wisdom from a Lifetime in Baseball,” former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle details 25 phrases he has used over the years — in other words, Hurdle-isms. He said people “pause … and chuckle” when they hear No. 11: “There are two kinds of people...
Mark Madden: Steelers should pursue long-term path, timetable that’s best for the franchise
The Steelers offseason is all over the place. The highlights of free agency so far: • Recycling a quarterback they never trusted previously. • Getting a second-string running back to go with their other second-string running back. • Adding a 34-year-old cornerback. The Steelers might sign a 33-year-old fullback, which...
Stephen Curry becomes 1st player in NBA history to make 4,000 3-pointers
SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry’s shooting range and accuracy from way back have long stood alone — whether with a defender or two in his face or when letting it fly from the logo. Now, the NBA’s career leader in 3-pointers has reached new territory from beyond the arc: Golden...
A lot to like for Kyle Dubas during the Penguins’ 3-game win streakVideo
The Pittsburgh Penguin who had the best night on Thursday wasn’t even on the ice. It was general manager Kyle Dubas. Well, unless he is quietly rooting for the team to finish with as bad of a record as possible so that it can boost the odds of getting the...
Ex-Pirates manager Clint Hurdle turns 25 ‘Hurdle-isms’ into a book of ‘wit and wisdom’
Just like fathers and sons often form a bond tied together by baseball, Clint Hurdle started loving the game the day his dad, Big Clint, asked him, “Do you want to go outside and play catch?” The former Pittsburgh Pirates manager was 5. A flame was lit. Hurdle, now 67...
Tim Benz: DK Metcalf proves that $150 million can buy a lot of things — including faith
The Pittsburgh Steelers are paying $150 million to DK Metcalf to catch passes over the next five seasons. During his introductory press conference on Thursday, Metcalf may have caught himself in the middle of a quote. When asked about why he felt comfortable enough to sign a long-term deal in...
First Call: Giants reportedly offer more money to Aaron Rodgers than Steelers; another possible QB option for Pittsburgh
Friday’s “First Call” has an off-the-wall suggestion to fill the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback void. We play follow-the-money with Aaron Rodgers’ contract talks. I’ll give you the latest on the potential Round 2 version of Kenny Pickett-plus-Russell Wilson in Cleveland. And a former Steelers offensive lineman has a new team. Big...
‘Here to stay’: Like his signature ‘stache, Nick Gonzales is making plans to stick with Pirates
Nick Gonzales showed up to spring training with a handlebar mustache and an announcement: “It’s here to stay.” There’s a method to his mustache: When Gonzales grew it for “Mustache May,” it coincided with his promotion to Pittsburgh after starting the season at Triple-A Indianapolis. Gonzales stayed with the Pirates...
New defenseman Conor Timmins chips in 1st goal with Penguins, a ‘goal-scorer’s goal’Video
There are few complexities in what the Pittsburgh Penguins are asking Conor Timmins to do each night. And Timmins, who has spent all of a week on the Penguins roster after being acquired from the Toronto Maple Leafs on March 7 at the NHL trade deadline, understands his assignment. “Just...
Penguins beat Blues for 3rd consecutive win
In the aftermath of deconstructing his flawed roster, Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas laid out Saturday the base level of expectations of what he demands over the remainder of the regular season from a team that will miss the playoffs for the third consecutive season. “There’s a...
Camilo Villegas and Lucas Glover among those sharing Players Championship lead on wild dayVideo
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Camilo Villegas was on the phone the day before The Players Championship trying to sort out his swing with a coach who is in Singapore caddying at a LIV Golf event. He wound up tied for the lead, a peculiar twist in a tournament filled...
Pitt’s Khadija Faye declares for 2025 WNBA Draft
Pitt women’s player Khadija Faye, who averaged a double-double and was named All-ACC first team this season after transferring from Texas, announced Thursday night her intention to enter the 2025 WNBA Draft. The draft is scheduled for April 14. Faye, who played only one season at Pitt as a graduate...
Injuries to freshman star Cooper Flagg, Maliq Brown hit at inopportune time for No. 1 DukeVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cooper Flagg went airborne to snag a rebound in his first ACC Tournament game when Duke’s freshman star landed awkwardly and crashed to the court, holding his left ankle and writhing in pain. It came moments after defensive whiz Maliq Brown had to be helped to the...
DK Metcalf embraces change of scenery with Steelers while awaiting decision at quarterback
DK Metcalf has a new team, a new fiancee and a new number. What he doesn’t have is the identity of his new quarterback. That will come in time, and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ biggest offseason acquisition isn’t sweating the choice, whether it’s Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Mason Rudolph or someone...
Pitt notebook: Spring drills offer Panthers opportunity to move past last season’s losing streak
Ryan Baer used the words “embarrassing” and “unacceptable.” Kyle Louis spoke unashamedly of his “missed assignments … missed tackles … many screw-ups” during his All-American season last year at outside linebacker. Eli Holstein, according to Baer, is making clear improvements as a leader at quarterback while “stepping up” his game...
