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Deion Sanders dismisses speculation about future with No. 16 Colorado, says he’s happy in BoulderVideo
BOULDER, Colo. — Each win brings Deion Sanders and the 16th-ranked Colorado Buffaloes closer and closer to a spot in the Big 12 title game. It also brings more and more speculation about his future in Boulder. Sanders tamped that down Tuesday. “I’m happy where I am, man. I’m good....
Browns’ Nick Chubb facing Steelers for 1st time since suffering career-threatening knee injury in 2023Video
BEREA, Ohio — Nick Chubb’s most recent view of the Steelers came through tear-filled eyes as he sat on the back of a cart being driven off the field. He’ll see them again Thursday under far better circumstances. Chubb will face Cleveland’s hated rival for the first time since last...
Canucks’ J.T. Miller takes indefinite leave from team for personal reasonsVideo
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Vancouver Canucks center J.T. Miller (Coraopolis) is taking an indefinite leave from the team for personal reasons, the team announced Tuesday. General manager Patrik Allvin said the team’s focus is making sure Miller knows “the entire organization is here to support him.” Miller, 31, has six...
Rafael Nadal’s last match is a loss to van de Zandschulp as Spain fails to advance in Davis CupVideo
MALAGA, Spain — Rafael Nadal’s last match as a professional was a 6-4, 6-4 loss to No. 80 Botic van de Zandschulp in the Davis Cup as Spain was eliminated by the Netherlands on Tuesday. Spain lost 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the team event that marked the last tournament...
It’s Boise State, not BYU, with a bye in latest College Football Playoff rankings, with Oregon at No. 1Video
Boise State received the fourth and final bye in Tuesday night’s College Football Playoff rankings, leaving BYU out of that mix and placing the Big 12 alongside the SEC on the list of power conferences with a gripe. Undefeated Oregon received top billing again, delivered by the committee a few...
Cleveland’s Stephen Vogt wins AL Manager of the Year, Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy takes home NL honorVideo
Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy won National League Manager of the Year on Tuesday after a stellar debut season with the Brewers, and Cleveland’s Stephen Vogt took the AL honors honor after leading the Guardians to 92 wins and a division title in his first year as a skipper at any level....
Pitt assistant Jeremy Darveau working to fix issues on offensive line
When T.J. Parker lined up at defensive end for Clemson against Pitt, it was his 10th game this season. He came into the game with five sacks. In one afternoon, he had four. His teammates had four more. So went the game as Pitt lost its third in a row....
Tickets for U.S. Open at Oakmont now on sale with a wide range of prices
Tickets for the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club are now on sale, the United States Golf Association announced. The tournament will be held from June 9-15, 2025. It will be Oakmont’s record 10th U.S. Open. Gallery tickets start at $60 for Monday’s practice round and top out at...
Jake Paul-Mike Tyson was highest-grossing combat event in Texas at $18.1M, organizers sayVideo
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jake Paul’s unanimous decision over Mike Tyson was the highest-grossing combat sports event in Texas at $18.1 million, the promotions company co-founded by Paul said Tuesday. The eight-round fight at the home of the Dallas Cowboys drew about 72,000 fans and was part of a co-main event...
Grudge match: Browns star Myles Garrett says Steelers’ T.J. Watt should ‘apologize’ for snubVideo
Myles Garrett and T.J. Watt are bringing new meaning to the grudge match between the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers, making it clear there is no love lost between the NFL’s premier pass rushers. Garrett turned up the temperature before Thursday night’s game between the AFC North foes at Huntington...
Cory Trice again practices fully, Alex Highsmith remains out for Steelers
Whatever hopes for Alex Highsmith to play Thursday appear to have been extinguished. The outside linebacker sat out the lone Pittsburgh Steelers’ practice of the week in advance of Thursday night’s game at the Cleveland Browns. Highsmith was the only Steelers player who missed Tuesday’s practice because of injury, according...
Steelers’ Arthur Smith: Justin Fields a ‘premium’ QB, not ‘gadget guy,’ seeks to deploy him more
Justin Fields has started 44 NFL games, including six earlier this season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. As far as offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is concerned, Fields is no mere circus sideshow. “I still view Justin as a premium starter,” Smith said before practice Tuesday at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. “When...
Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin, other Penn State freshmen likely to redshirt this season
James Franklin and Penn State signed one of the best 2024 recruiting classes in the country a little less than a year ago, thanks in part to a collection of Pennsylvania’s top talent. Penn State inked eight of the highest-rated in-state prospects during last year’s signing period. Now, they’re true...
Deer Lakes grad Jake McCaskey signs with Washington Wild Things
Former Deer Lakes baseball standout Jake McCaskey has signed a contract with the Washington Wild Things in the Frontier League. The right-handed pitcher, who played four seasons at PennWest Cal (Pa.) and one more at Division I Gardner-Webb, will play for his second pro team in as many seasons after...
Former Penguins forward Jake Guentzel is loving life with the LightningVideo
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jake Guentzel had been in the visiting dressing room of PPG Paints Arena before Tuesday’s morning skate. He was stationed there as a member of the Carolina Hurricanes on March 26 during the late stages of the 2023-24 season. But even before that, some of his...
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin is week-to-week with a leg injury amid chase for NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin is considered week-to-week after injuring his lower left leg in the Washington Capitals’ most recent game at Utah, an absence that is expected to slow down his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record. The Capitals said Tuesday that Ovechkin would be evaluated further by doctors when...
Jets fire general manager Joe Douglas after team goes 3-8 to start the season, AP source says
The New York Jets have fired general manager Joe Douglas, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Douglas was in the final year of his contract after being hired in 2019. The Jets are 3-8 in a season that began with Super Bowl aspirations...
A starter the final 4 games last season, veteran DB Eric Rowe again joins Steelers practice squad
For the second consecutive year the week before Thanksgiving, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran safety Eric Rowe to their practice squad. Rowe’s addition Tuesday came 365 days after he was signed off the street to provide depth to the Steelers secondary. Last year, Rowe ended up starting the final three...
Penguins to start Tristan Jarry vs. Tampa Bay
The Pittsburgh Penguins will turn to Tristan Jarry on Tuesday night vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning at PPG Paints Arena. Coach Mike Sullivan revealed his starting netminder following the club’s morning skate in Cranberry. Jarry is 1-2-0 with a 5.36 goals-against average and .847 save percentage this season. He is...
U.S. runner Shannon Rowbury on course for 2012 Olympic medal after Russian disqualified
The results of the London Olympics are still changing more than 12 years later. Shannon Rowbury of the United States took another step toward a long-delayed bronze medal on Tuesday when Russian runner Tatyana Tomashova was officially disqualified from the women’s 1,500 meters final at the London Games. The Athletics...
Former Pitt offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti Jr. enjoying break from coaching
Frank Cignetti Jr. woke up Saturday morning, back in Pittsburgh from his home in Florida, wondering what he might do next. Normally, in his life as a coach, he was getting ready to navigate a game plan and mentor his quarterbacks through another football Saturday. This Saturday was different. “I’m...
First Call: Steelers LB Patrick Queen fires back at Bart Scott; Justin Fields ready if needed in ClevelandVideo
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen has some beef with former Baltimore Raven Bart Scott. Justin Fields is ready for an expanded role if called upon in Cleveland. The Penguins are preparing for the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night. And Alex Ovechkin scores twice more before getting hurt. All that...
Molded by Western Pa. roots, Curt Cignetti guides Indiana into national spotlight
In the 1970s, they were a couple of pre-teens running around Mountaineer Field on the campus of West Virginia University, sons of the head football coach. They mixed easily with players at practice and in the locker room but never took their proud eyes off their dad, Frank Cignetti Sr....
Tim Benz: Steelers have to improve upon recent checkered history in Cleveland
It’s not just Steelers players and coaches who need to turn the page on a win over the Baltimore Ravens as quickly as possible. Fans and those of us in the media have to as well. It’s tempting for fans to bask in the afterglow of an eighth win in...
Texans send Cowboys to 5th straight loss
ARLINGTON, Texas — Derek Barnett forced the first fumble and returned the second for a touchdown on the definitive defensive play of the game for the Houston Texans. Joe Mixon did his thing, and C.J. Stroud didn’t have to do much to extend the misery of the Dallas Cowboys. Mixon...
