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Pitt volleyball All-American Torrey Stafford enters NCAA transfer portal
Pitt volleyball’s Torrey Stafford, one of the team’s three first-team All-Americans, has entered the NCAA transfer portal, a Pitt athletics spokesperson confirmed. Stafford’s departure will be a major blow to the most successful program on campus after she finished second on the team to AVCA National Player of the Year...
LeBron James at 40: A milestone birthday arrives for the NBA’s all-time scoring leader
When LeBron James broke another NBA record earlier this month, the one for most regular-season minutes played in a career, his Los Angeles Lakers teammates handled the moment in typical locker room fashion. They made fun of him. “They told me I’m old as hell,” James quipped. By NBA standards,...
Westmoreland County campus clippings: Jeannette grad Marcus Barnes declares for NFL draft
Marcus Barnes always had NFL aspirations. When he was in high school, he and his teammates would talk about making it to “the league.” His father, Johnnie Barnes, was a ninth-round draft pick in 1992 and played wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers and Pittsburgh Steelers, so he came...
Chip Kelly returns to the Rose Bowl, this time as Ohio State’s offensive coordinator
Of all the things Chip Kelly is looking forward to in his return trip to Southern California, there is one that rises above everything else. “Gotta get more sunscreen looking at the weather report, because we haven’t seen the sun for a little while in Columbus,” said Kelly with a...
First Call: Kenny Pickett’s bizarre throw; Mason Rudolph and Mitch Trubisky toss TDs; Steelers are home ’dogs to CincyVideo
Monday’s “First Call” has the day, time and early line on the Steelers-Bengals game. All three of Pittsburgh’s quarterbacks from 2023 played Sunday for their new teams — with varying results. And, it turns out Marlon Humphrey did have some repercussions for that taunt on the way into the end...
Penguins defenseman Nate Clurman realizes a ‘long dream’ with his NHL debut
It wasn’t the most celebrated milestone someone in a Pittsburgh Penguins jersey achieved Sunday. But it might have been more profound. At least that’s what one can assume by watching Nate Clurman fight back tears as he discussed his first career NHL game in the home dressing room of PPG...
Madden Monday: ‘How long is (Mike) Tomlin going to be Teflon with the national media’ if Steelers lose out?
The Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6) are 2½-point underdogs on their home turf against the 8-8 Cincinnati Bengals for Saturday night’s regular-season finale. That’s the same Bengals team that the Steelers beat 44-38 on Dec. 1. But after three losses in four tries for the Steelers since then — and four straight...
Tim Benz: Forget big New Year’s resolutions. Steelers need quick fixes ASAP
For many of us, this time of year means New Year’s resolutions. A resolution that a lot of people make is to get their lives more organized. That’s a good one. But there’s a difference between cutting the clutter of one’s daily existence and just knocking out a generic “to-do”...
Steelers’ season finale against Bengals scheduled for prime-time Saturday kickoff
The final game of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ regular season will be held in prime time. The Steelers, who have a 10-6 record on the heels of a three-game losing streak, will face the 8-8 Cincinnati Bengals at 8 p.m. Saturday at Acrisure Stadium. The game will be televised by ABC/ESPN....
Oklahoma’s Zac Alley joins Rich Rodriguez’s West Virginia staff as defensive coordinatorVideo
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Oklahoma co-defensive coordinator Zac Alley is being reunited with Rich Rodriguez at West Virginia. Rodriguez, who was hired for his second stint as West Virginia’s coach Dec. 12, announced Sunday that he hired the 31-year-old Alley as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. “Zac is one of the...
Minor league report: Nailers move into 1st place in Eastern ConferenceVideo
Forwards Jack Beck and Logan Pietila each had a goal and an assist for the Wheeling Nailers in a 3-1 win against the Iowa Heartlanders at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va. on Sunday. Goaltender Sergei Murashov made 32 saves on 33 shots to boost his record to 13-2-0 as Wheeling...
Patriots lead race for No. 1 overall pick in 2025 NFL Draft with week to go
Thanks to two rivals, the Patriots are in a position to pick atop the 2025 NFL Draft. The Patriots tentatively hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft after the Giants beat the Colts on Sunday. Draft order is determined by record and strength of schedule. The...
Browns’ Myles Garrett makes history with 2 sacks, but another loss leaves him frustrated
CLEVELAND — Myles Garrett was in no mood to celebrate his birthday or making history. Garrett recorded two sacks to become the first NFL player with 14 sacks in four straight seasons, but the Cleveland Browns couldn’t do anything on offense during a 20-3 loss to the Miami Dolphins on...
NFC’s No. 1 seed comes down to Vikings-Lions showdown at Detroit in Week 18
The NFC’s No. 1 seed will come down to the final week when the Detroit Lions host the Minnesota Vikings. The winner takes the NFC North and gets a first-round playoff bye and home-field advantage until the Super Bowl. The loser becomes the No. 5 seed and must play on...
Sidney Crosby becomes Penguins’ all-time assist leader in win against Islanders
Sidney Crosby knows better than to compare himself to Mario Lemieux. After all, he was a fan of Lemieux well before he became Lemieux’s teammate nearly two decades ago. But, today, he is Lemieux’s superior. At least in one area. Assists. On Sunday, in a 3-2 win against the New...
Tyler Huntley-led Dolphins hand Browns 5th straight loss, keep playoff hopes aliveVideo
CLEVELAND — Tyler Huntley scrambled for a touchdown and threw for one while starting for Tua Tagovailoa, and the Miami Dolphins stayed in the playoff race heading into their season finale with a 20-3 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. With Tagovailoa sidelined by a hip injury, Huntley did...
NFL Week 17: Baker Mayfield throws 5 TD passes and Bucs keep playoff, NFC South hopes alive with rout of PanthersVideo
TAMPA, Fla. — Baker Mayfield threw for 359 yards and five touchdowns to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers keep their division and playoff hopes alive with a 48-14 rout of the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Tampa Bay’s fifth win in the past six weeks nudged the first-place Bucs (9-7) a...
Penguins forward Sidney Crosby surpasses Mario Lemieux as franchise’s career leader in assistsVideo
Forward Sidney Crosby recorded his 1,034th career assist and surpassed former teammate Mario Lemieux as the Pittsburgh Penguins’ all-time leader in assists during a game against the New York Islanders at PPG Paints Arena on Sunday. The Penguins’ current captain recorded a primary assist on a power-play goal by forward...
Kenny Pickett says he’ll ‘be OK’ after rib injury knocks him out of dream start for EaglesVideo
PHILADELPHIA — Kenny Pickett had only fond memories of going to Eagles games with his dad and grandfather since the New Jersey native was 5 years old. Pickett rooted for greats such as Donovan McNabb and Brian Westbrook and could not believe his good fortune this week when he knew...
Eagles QB Tanner McKee gets 1st career TD football back with a little help from fansVideo
PHILADELPHIA — Tanner McKee’s first career NFL touchdown pass was thrown to a Philadelphia Eagles fan named Patrick. OK, McKee actually threw the 20-yard TD to Pro Bowl wide receiver A.J Brown, who — in a momentary lapse of reason — chucked the souvenir football into the Lincoln Financial field...
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang sidelined by injury
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang will be scratched due to an undisclosed injury for Sunday’s game against the New York Islanders at PPG Paints Arena. The team announced Letang’s status approximately a half hour before the opening faceoff but did not provide substantive details as to the nature of Letang’s...
Robert Morris gets double-doubles from 2 players in 3OT win over Northern KentuckyVideo
Andy Toole was worn out just watching Sunday’s marathon Horizon League battle at UPMC Events Center. You can bet he was feeling an assortment of other emotions, too. “Your mind’s racing on every possession. It was exhausting,” the Robert Morris men’s basketball coach said moments after his Colonials came away...
Analysis: Bengals keep confidence high with Steelers on tap in regular-season finaleVideo
CINCINNATI — Saturday’s wild overtime win over the Denver Broncos was the most important in what has been a mostly disappointing season for the Cincinnati Bengals. Not only did the Bengals (8-8) win their fourth straight for the first time this season and keep their slim playoff hopes alive, but...
Saquon Barkley tops 2,000 yards rushing as Eagles rout Cowboys to clinch NFC EastVideo
PHILADELPHIA — Nick Sirianni wore the hat given to NFC East champions as he sat at the podium and considered all the greatness that his Eagles still could accomplish this season. Personal goals, sure. Saquon Barkley has Eric Dickerson’s NFL rushing record in sight. Team goals, absolutely. There are playoff...
Ace Baldwin leads Penn State men past Penn as Mike Rhoades records 400th career winVideo
UNIVERSITY PARK — Ace Baldwin Jr. had 23 points and 10 assists to help Penn State to an 86-66 win over Penn on Sunday to remain unbeaten at home to start the season. The Nittany Lions (11-2) closed their nonconference schedule and return to Big Ten Conference play Thursday when...
