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Bad tackling day vs. Eagles was just a ‘one-off’ — but Steelers know they can’t repeat it
Everyone from the head coach to the best players on the unit acknowledges what was readily apparent to anyone who watched Sunday’s game. The Pittsburgh Steelers did not have their best tackling performance. Coordinator Teryl Austin, though, does not foresee it portending a trend. “I would think, based on the...
Ivy League football to compete in FCS playoffs beginning next season
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The Ivy League will compete in the FCS playoffs beginning next season, the conference announced on Wednesday, ending a century-long postseason ban originally aimed at allowing the athletes to focus on their schoolwork. “It’s a monumental day in the Ivy League and a special day to be...
Penguins defenseman Jack St. Ivany ‘week to week’ due to injury
Pittsburgh Penguins rookie defenseman Jack St. Ivany is sidelined on a “week-to-week” basis due to an undisclosed injury he suffered while playing for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins earlier this month. Coach Mike Sullivan provided St. Ivany’s status following a practice in Cranberry on Wednesday. St. Ivany is physically in town (Cranberry)...
Penn State DE Abdul Carter believes he’s the ‘best player’ in college football
Abdul Carter was a finalist for three national awards: the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and the Chuck Bednarik Award — each given to the best defensive player in college football — and the Lombardi Award, presented annually to the top lineman in college football. Carter, Penn State’s star edge rusher, didn’t...
Mark Madden: Penguins can’t lose sight of big picture as playoff hopes clash with rebuilding roster
The Penguins are putting president of hockey ops/GM Kyle Dubas in a difficult position. Before the team went on its ongoing 7-2-1 run — which features six wins vs. teams currently in playoff spots — it was easy to brace for the inevitability of Dubas trading players like defenseman Marcus...
Steelers LB Patrick Queen unfazed by upcoming return to Baltimore
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen is unfazed about how he will be received by the fans in Baltimore on Saturday afternoon. If anything, he’s looking forward to it. “I’m probably going to get a lot of ‘F-You’s’ and boos and stuff,” Queen said. “At the end of the day, I...
First Call: Eagles DB says Kenny Pickett gave ‘tips’ to beat Steelers; Ravens confident for Steelers rematch
Wednesday’s “First Call” shows us that the Baltimore Ravens are confident about Saturday’s game versus the Pittsburgh Steelers, despite their recent woes in the rivalry. And we now know the officiating crew for that game too. The Eagles are saying former Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett helped their cause en route...
Tim Benz: Penguins beat Kings ‘at their own game’ — who would have thought it 3 weeks ago?
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic summed up the team’s 3-2 overtime victory against the Los Angeles Kings in the most succinct way possible. “I thought we did a great job of staying with it and beating them at their own game in a way,” Nedeljkovic said. The final score, the...
With assist from Sidney Crosby, Penguins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk finally nets goal of his ownVideo
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk has had little difficulty in setting up teammates this season. Heading into Tuesday’s puck drop vs. the Los Angeles Kings, Grzelcyk’s 15 assists ranked fourth on the club, trailing only Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Erik Karlsson. However, finding the back of the net himself...
Trib HSSN 2024 WPIAL Football Player of the Year: Fort Cherry’s Matt Sieg
2024 Trib HSSN Football Player of the Year Matt Sieg School: Fort Cherry Position: Quarterback/defensive back Class: Junior A football season might be considered successful in various ways, but Fort Cherry’s Matt Sieg had just one measuring stick for his junior year. “I don’t really base it off of the...
Memphis hangs on to beat West Virginia in wild Frisco Bowl
FRISCO, Texas — Seth Henigan threw for 294 yards and two touchdowns in his final game for No. 25 Memphis, matching the American Athletic Conference career TD passing record with 104, as the Tigers held on to beat West Virginia, 42-37, in the Frisco Bowl on Tuesday night. Memphis (11-2)...
MLB study: Velocity, max efforts likely causing pitching injuries; rule changes should be considered
NEW YORK — A yearlong study by Major League Baseball concluded rising velocities, pitch shaping and emphasis on maximum effort are the likely causes of the vast increase in pitcher injuries and recommended exploring rules changes to address the problem. The 62-page report released Tuesday said the trends extended to...
Penn State volleyball coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley hopes her Final 4 experience can help guide her team
It’s a long way from Hawaii to Louisville, Ky., but Katie Schumacher-Cawley has enjoyed every mile of the journey. Schumacher-Cawley, Penn State’s women’s volleyball coach, knows all about what she calls the external “chaos” of the NCAA Tournament Final Four. She was there in Hawaii in 1999 when — as...
Kyle Tucker open to long-term deal with Cubs after trade
CHICAGO — Kyle Tucker played his first major-league games at Wrigley Field when the Houston Astros visited the Chicago Cubs in April. It was cold, he said, and a lot of fun. “Those fans love their Cubs,” Tucker said. “That’s kind of how it felt from, you know, the visiting...
Robert Morris gets back in win column with furious comeback vs. TowsonVideo
There were many heroes Tuesday night in Robert Morris’ epic, come-from-behind victory over Towson in men’s basketball at UPMC Events Center, a 68-67 decision that saw the Colonials enjoy the lead for a grand total of 73 seconds. What mattered was they led when the game was over after trailing...
Falcons name rookie Michael Penix Jr. starter, bench Kirk Cousins
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons are turning to rookie Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback and benching veteran Kirk Cousins as they fight for their first playoff berth since 2017. Coach Raheem Morris announced the decision in a statement Tuesday night. “After review we have made the decision Michael...
All-Pro safety Budda Baker signs 3-year deal with Cardinals
TEMPE, Ariz. — Two-time All-Pro safety Budda Baker signed a three-year deal on Tuesday to stay with the Arizona Cardinals through the 2027 season. The 28-year-old Baker’s deal is worth $54 million and includes $30 million guaranteed, according to NFL Network and ESPN. Baker has been a mainstay for the...
Reports: Greensburg Salem grad Brennan Marion to become Sacramento State head coach
Greensburg Salem graduate Brennan Marion is finalizing a deal to become the head coach at Sacramento State, according to multiple reports and first reported by Matt Zenitz of 247Sports. Marion was the offensive coordinator at UNLV for the last two seasons. Dan Mullen was hired after UNLV head coach Barry...
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes plans to play vs. Texans despite high-ankle sprainVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is preparing to play against Houston on Saturday, unless his ailing ankle puts the two-time MVP in such a precarious position that he can’t protect himself or he “puts the football team in a bad position.” Mahomes suffered a mild high-ankle sprain...
Reports: Yankees agree to acquire Cody Bellinger from Cubs for pitcher Cody PoteetVideo
NEW YORK — The New York Yankees agreed to acquire outfielder Cody Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday for right-hander Cody Poteet, according to multiple reports. Chicago will send the Yankees $5 million as part of the trade. The 29-year-old Bellinger, whose father Clay helped the Yankees win World...
Reports: Browns bench QB Jameis Winston, will start Dorian Thompson-RobinsonVideo
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns are starting quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson on Sunday in Cincinnati with the switch coming after Jameis Winston threw three more interceptions, according to multiple reports. Winston, who took over Cleveland’s starting job in October when Deshaun Watson suffered a season-ending injury, was benched after throwing his...
Trey Cabbage released by Pirates in order to pursue opportunity to play in Japan
Trey Cabbage’s short stint with the Pittsburgh Pirates ended Tuesday when the outfielder/first baseman cleared unconditional release waivers and was released from their roster. Cabbage is pursuing an opportunity to play in Japan, where he is expected to sign with the Yomiuri Giants of the Nippon Professional Baseball League. Cabbage,...
‘Better than going to Disney World’: Fans revel in CFP debuts at campus sitesVideo
Forget the cost, the frenzied planning and the timing around the holidays. SMU fan Will Howard is living the dream: His beloved Mustangs are in the 12-team hunt for a national championship, and he’s going to ride it to the end. “It’s better than going to Disney World,” Howard said....
T.J. Watt among 4 injured starters listed as non-participants in Steelers’ practice
Four Pittsburgh Steelers starters, including All-Pro outside linebacker T.J. Watt, were listed as not practicing Tuesday in the team’s injury report. Watt (ankle) was joined by fellow starters in wide receiver George Pickens (hamstring), strong safety DeShon Elliott (hamstring) and cornerback Donte Jackson (back), as well as backup quarterback Justin...
NBA announces All-Star tournament plan for this season: 4 teams, 3 games, 1 night
LAS VEGAS — The NBA ‘s All-Star Game is going to be an All-Star tournament this season, with the league announcing on Tuesday that it has finalized plans to use a different format for the upcoming midseason showcase in San Francisco. And scoring is sure to be down — way,...
