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Analysis: Lamar Jackson looks almost flawless vs. Giants as Ravens turn focus to SteelersVideo
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — A talking to from his mother seemed to bring out the best in Lamar Jackson. After a loss to Philadelphia earlier this month, Jackson said his mom cursed him out, telling him he missed opportunities to run. That wasn’t a problem in Sunday’s 35-14 victory over...
Americans now paid to play in Ryder Cup with $200K stipend and $300K to donate to charityVideo
Americans will be paid to play in the Ryder Cup for the first time under a new PGA of America program announced Monday that gives them a $200,000 stipend and $300,000 for them to distribute to charity. The $500,000 directed to each of the 12 players and the captain is...
Clemson’s Swinney can’t wait for Belichick’s positive impact on the Atlantic Coast ConferenceVideo
CLEMSON, S.C. — Practice plans. Film breakdowns. Travel bookings. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney had his focus split several ways getting ready to face No. 4 Texas in the College Football Playoff. Still, Swinney had enough time to follow how Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Belichick joined the ACC as North Carolina’s...
Analysis: NFL can’t revise the onside kick fast enough for Dan CampbellVideo
The NFL already was planning to explore the onside kick before Dan Campbell made a regrettable decision to try one at an unusual time. Detroit’s ultra-aggressive coach called for an onside kick with the Lions trailing the Bills by 10 points and 12 minutes remaining. Buffalo’s Mack Hollins recovered the...
Westmoreland campus clippings: Seton Hill women’s basketball team continues to rise in rankings
The unbeaten Seton Hill women’s basketball team (10-0) jumped seven spots to No. 7 in the D2CSC poll, while remaining No. 1 in the Atlantic Region rankings. In addition, and perhaps more significantly, the Griffins vaulted seven spots to No. 14 in the WBCA Division II Coaches Poll. The 10-0...
Penn State’s James Franklin on timing of Beau Pribula’s transfer: ‘We’ve got problems in college football’Video
Finding a Penn State player or coach who has uttered a single bad thing about quarterback Beau Pribula would be a difficult task. Pribula, through three seasons in State College, had the respect of teammates and coaches because of his attitude, work ethic and athletic abilities. But Sunday night, Pribula...
Distance, faith in defense led Mike Tomlin to punt in 4th quarter of Steelers’ loss to Eagles
Mike Tomlin didn’t expect the Philadelphia Eagles to run out the final 10 minutes, 29 seconds to put a stranglehold on a 27-13 victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Otherwise, Tomlin would not have sent his punt team on the field at that stage of the fourth quarter with...
Dolphins’ Grant DuBose has movement in extremities after scary hit to the head vs. Texans
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins wide receiver Grant DuBose remained in the hospital but had movement in all extremities after being stretchered off the field following a scary helmet-to-helmet hit against the Houston Texans on Sunday. In an update Monday morning, the Dolphins said DuBose remained at a local...
Penn State QB Drew Allar announces he’ll return, but distractions remain heading into CFP
Penn State has plenty of pressing business to handle heading into Saturday’s first-round College Football Playoff game in State College vs. SMU. However, this time of year often features distractions from the task at hand. Primarily, transfer portal drama, plotting out who and who won’t be returning to the program...
Former Steelers QB Michael Vick talks to Sacramento State, Norfolk State about head coaching jobs
Former Pittsburgh Steelers QB Michael Vick has talked to at least two schools about becoming a college head coach. Sacramento State president Dr. Luke Wood said Monday he has spoken with Vick about the opening at his school, and the Virginian-Pilot reported that Norfolk State has also interviewed the former...
Reports: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has high-ankle sprain, status for this week unclearVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has a high-ankle sprain, additional testing confirmed, and his status for this week’s game against Houston remains in question, according to multiple reports Monday. The Chiefs did not have any usual availability Monday but are scheduled to practice Tuesday ahead of their...
49ers suspend De’Vondre Campbell for final 3 games after LB refused to enter gameVideo
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers suspended linebacker De’Vondre Campbell for the rest of the regular season Monday after he refused to enter a game after losing his starting job. The news came four days after Campbell’s refusal to go into a game against the Los Angeles Rams...
Ravens excuse WR Diontae Johnson from practice following his suspension last week
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens excused Diontae Johnson from practice this week, another part of the fallout after the team says the receiver refused to enter a game against Philadelphia on Dec. 1. Johnson was suspended for last weekend’s win over the New York Giants. The Ravens said...
Lions lose RB David Montgomery, 2 others to season-ending injuriesVideo
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The banged-up Detroit Lions took some serious hits in their loss to the Buffalo Bills. “Nobody cares,” coach Dan Campbell said Monday. “Nobody is going to give us a pass, or put an asterisk next to your record.” Running back David Montgomery and defensive tackle Alim...
Penguins forward Blake Lizotte is producing more offense after leaving the KingsVideo
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Nieto doesn’t have any specific memories of playing against linemate Blake Lizotte when they were foes in the Western Conference with the rival San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings, respectively. Just one overlying sensation. “It’s never fun playing against him,” Nieto said. “I’m happy we’re...
Notre Dame jumps to 3rd in AP Top 25 women’s poll after win over UConn; UCLA, South Carolina 1-2
Notre Dame jumped to No. 3 in The Associated Press Top 25 on Monday after beating rival UConn last week. The Irish climbed five spots after the 79-68 victory over the Huskies, who fell two places to fourth. Notre Dame’s victory over UConn gave the Irish three wins over top...
No. 2 Auburn closes the gap on No. 1 Tennessee as the SEC holds 5 of top 7 spots in AP Top 25
Tennessee held onto No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for the second consecutive week, though No. 2 Auburn closed the gap as the top five remained unchanged in the men’s college basketball poll Monday. The Volunteers received 50 first-place votes from the national media panel after wins over Miami...
AP All-America team: Travis Hunter, Xavier Watts back on first team; Ashton Jeanty is unanimous pick
Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter of Colorado was a first-team selection at two spots and a second-team pick at another on The Associated Press All-America team announced Monday. Hunter and Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts were repeat first-team selections, and Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty was the only unanimous pick after...
Pitt All-American running back Desmond Reid says he’ll return for 2025 season
On the day he was named an Associated Press All-American, running back Desmond Reid announced Monday via Instagram and X that he is returning to Pitt for the 2025 season. Let’s run it???? pic.twitter.com/ppfrGEGw5Z— Desmond Reid (@fastboidez) December 16, 2024 The news was not unexpected but qualifies as a significant...
Mark Madden: Steelers’ humbling loss to Eagles revealed certain truths
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 27-13 loss Sunday at Philadelphia seemed a declaration that they are a tier below the host Eagles and, indeed, several other top-echelon NFL teams. The Steelers might have stolen a victory had Najee Harris not fumbled away a potential game-tying drive in the third quarter with the...
Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson ‘week to week’ because of injury
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson will be sidelined on a “week-to-week” basis because of an undisclosed injury. Coach Mike Sullivan announced Pettersson’s status after practice Monday in Cranberry. Pettersson was injured during a 3-2 overtime road loss to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. He did not record a shift beyond...
Pitt lands 2 players on AP All-America team
For the second time in three seasons, Pitt has placed two players on the Associated Press All-America team. Sophomore linebacker Kyle Louis and junior all-purpose back Desmond Reid were second-team selections at their positions on the team that was revealed Monday. Louis and Reid previously were named All-Americans by The...
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin leaving ‘door ajar’ for injured starters, including T.J. Watt, to play vs. Ravens
Three starters didn’t dress Sunday, and the Pittsburgh Steelers lost two others, plus their backup quarterback, to injury in a 27-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Coach Mike Tomlin said Monday he is leaving the “door ajar” for all six to suit up when the Steelers complete a short turnaround...
Penn State QB Drew Allar expected to return next season
Drew Allar is expected to come back to Penn State for the 2025 season. Allar, Penn State’s starting quarterback, has informed James Franklin and the coaching staff of his intention to return for his senior season in 2025, according to a Monday morning report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel. The news...
Preparation, teamwork have Seton Hill women’s basketball team perfect after 10 games
For her second season as the Seton Hill women’s basketball coach, Maeve Gallagher wanted to increase the degree of difficulty in the Griffins’ nonconference schedule. The goal, of course, was to prepare them for the rigors of the PSAC West. So Gallagher loaded up the front of the schedule, opening...
