Dolphins, RB De’Von Achane agree to 4-year, $64M extension
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins and Pro Bowl running back De’Von Achane agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $64 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told the Associated Press on Wednesday. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the...
Rockies rip Mitch Keller for 6 runs in 5th inning to roll past Pirates to even series
For four innings, Mitch Keller was pitching to perfection as the Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander required only 42 pitches to retire the first dozen batters he faced. The Colorado Rockies countered with five consecutive hits to start the fifth, batting around the order in a six-run inning to pull away from...
Peterson, Dybantsa, Boozer and Wilson wait for NBA draft selections
CHICAGO — Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa had an epic showdown in high school, crossed paths in college and could be the top two picks in this year’s NBA Draft after starring at Kansas and BYU. That’s if Duke’s Cameron Boozer and North Carolina’s Caleb Wilson don’t have something to...
Canadiens-Sabres Game 5, Golden Knights-Ducks Game 6 test experience vs. youth
While John Tortorella has only been coaching the Vegas Golden Knights for a little over six weeks, they are his sixth NHL team and he is coming up on his 22nd anniversary of hoisting the Stanley Cup. Through all that, he still wonders something about playoff hockey. “I’m not sure...
ACC formally backs Big Ten’s push for College Football Playoff to expand to 24 teams
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. — The Atlantic Coast Conference is backing the Big Ten’s push for a 24-team playoff, commissioner Jim Phillips said Wednesday. Speaking at the end of three days of spring meetings in a posh resort in northeast Florida, Phillips said ACC coaches and athletic directors reached consensus on...
Florida attorney general issues investigative subpoena to NFL over Rooney Rule
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said he has issued an investigative subpoena to the NFL regarding the Rooney Rule. Uthmeier, who threatened possible enforcement actions against the league in March if it didn’t suspend the 23-year-old rule, sent the subpoena along with a letter to NFL executive vice president and...
Braden Shattuck keeps his day job teaching golf before playing in the PGA Championship
SPRINGFIELD — Braden Shattuck grabbed a golf club and held it horizontally just above his knees. He stretched the club out about even with his toe line to help show an amateur how to keep her club on the correct swing plane. “I used to do that as a junior...
Westmoreland baseball, softball players chip in for NCAA Tournament teams
To make the NCAA baseball and softball postseason, teams have to win conference titles. Some get at-large bids, but spots are guaranteed only for those that finish first in their league tournaments. For teams to win conferences, they need talent across the ballpark. Several have advanced in the national postseason,...
Steelers sign 6-foot-4 safety Makari Paige, replacing waived DB Cory Trice
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed safety Makari Paige on Wednesday, filing the roster spot that opened when they waived defensive back Cory Trice. Trice, a seventh-round pick in 2023, showed promise at times over his tenure with the Steelers but suffered myriad injuries. Trice appeared in just six regular-season games for...
Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer unanimously wins Calder Trophy as NHL’s top rookie
NEW YORK — Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders is the unanimous winner of the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s rookie of the year. The league surprised him with the award Wednesday. Schaefer, the No. 1 pick in the draft, was the Calder front-runner from just about the time...
Pirates announce time change for Memorial Day game vs. Cubs
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ Memorial Day home game Monday, May 25 against the Chicago Cubs has been changed to a 1:35 p.m. first pitch, a club spokesperson confirmed. Originally, the holiday contest was slated for 6:40 p.m., but per the Pirates, the change was enacted in response to significant outreach on...
2027 Florida safety Saniiyn Black commits to Pitt
Pitt’s 2027 recruiting class reached seven Wednesday with the addition of Zephyrhills, Fla., safety Saniiyn Black, who announced his commitment on social media. Black, a 5-foot-11, 165-pound prospect, is rated as a three-star recruit by 247Sports. BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED????????!¡ 1000% COMMITTED!!! #HAIL2PITT????????????????@_CoachCarroll_ @CoachDuzzPittFB @HarlonBarnett @damien_pickett @AthleteAsset @PascoCoSports @pascoschools @PantherLair...
Up close and personal with LiveSplats, a new 3D virtual tech tool developed by CMU teamVideo
Fernando De la Torre’s 10-year-old son, Nico, wants to attend a FIFA World Cup match this summer in Atlanta, to cheer on Spain. The problem: not only are the tickets themselves costly, they’re difficult to obtain through a high-demand lottery process. “The question is, how can we offer a similar,...
Mark Madden: Penguins caught between nostalgia and rebuilding as Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby decisions loom
Evgeni Malkin becomes a free agent July 1. President of hockey ops/GM Kyle Dubas says the Pittsburgh Penguins “would love to have him back.” Malkin says he wants to play. So, what’s the holdup? Dubas has already re-upped lesser lights like winger Connor Dewar and defenseman Ilya Solovyov. Dubas’ press...
Steelers president Art Rooney II calls chance to play in Paris an ‘exciting moment for our organization’Video
The Olympics. The World Cup. Major European professional soccer championships. The Rugby World Cup. And now, the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 28-year-old Stade de France has hosted its share of major events over the years. Next is an NFL regular-season game. The league on Wednesday formally announced its slate of nine...
Cup of Joe (Starkey): Pirates ace Paul Skenes probably won’t win NL MVP — but he could own postseason
As long as Shohei Ohtani stays healthy, the National League MVP award likely is on lockdown — although it’s also possible that voter fatigue could emerge. So could Paul Skenes with 20 wins and something ridiculous like a 1.80 ERA. Still, Ohtani remains the greatest athlete in the world and...
First Call: Omar Khan redirects question about Aaron Rodgers; Jared Jones not happy with bullpen question
In Wednesday’s “First Call,” Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan has an indirect response about Aaron Rodgers’ status. Meanwhile, Bill Cowher is optimistic that the Hall of Fame quarterback will return to Pittsburgh. Steelers rookie Kaden Wetjen gets a hearty endorsement as a top return specialist. Pirates pitcher Jared Jones...
Pirates farm report for May 12, 2026: Jhostynxon Garcia belts 3 homers in return to Triple-A
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple A, 16-24) outslugged Louisville (Reds), 10-8. CF Jhostynxon Garcia (.226) went 5 for 5 with three home runs in his return to Triple-A after an injury rehab stint with Bradenton. 2B Tyler Callihan (.231) went 1 for 5 with his fourth homer. 3B Davis Wendzel (.236) went 2...
Victor Wembanyama returns with huge performance, Spurs take series lead
SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama atoned for his first career ejection with another huge performance, finishing with 27 points, 17 rebounds and three blocks as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 126-97, on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their second-round series. Keldon Johnson had 21...
Zach Benson scores tiebreaking goal on birthday as Sabres knot series with Canadiens
MONTREAL — Zach Benson broke a tie on a third-period power play on his 21st birthday, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Montreal Canadiens, 3-2, on Tuesday night in Game 4 to even the Eastern Conference semifinal series. Benson took a pass in the slot from Josh Doan, kicked the...
Minor league report: Penguins shut out Thunderbids as Bill Zonnon scores in debutVideo
Making his American Hockey League debut, forward Bill Zonnon scored the winning goal for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 2-0 victory against the Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 1 of the Atlantic Division final series at Mohegan Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday. A first-round draft pick (No. 22 overall) of the...
Paul Skenes masterful in striking out 10 in 8 scoreless innings as Pirates beat Rockies
Paul Skenes flirted with perfection for four-plus innings and took a no-hitter into the seventh, but the Pittsburgh Pirates ace kept his head down after fielding a ground ball for the final out of the eighth inning. Skenes slowly walked off the field, tipping the bill of his ballcap as...
NFL selects Steelers for 1st international game in Paris, a Week 7 matchup vs. Saints
Call up Frenchy Fuqua’s “Foreign Legion” because the Pittsburgh Steelers are heading to France. They will play the New Orleans Saints this season in the first NFL game held in Paris, according to league sources. The 80,698-seat Stade de France will host the Week 7 matchup Sunday, Oct. 25. Kickoff...
Jason Collins, NBA’s 1st openly gay player, dies at 47 of brain tumor
Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died after an eight-month battle with an aggressive form of a brain tumor, his family announced Tuesday. Collins spent 13 years as a player in the...
Blue Jackets sign forward Charlie Coyle to 6-year, $36 million extension
Charlie Coyle knew Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell could have traded him near the March deadline after the center did not fully commit to re-signing with the club. Waddell’s decision to stand pat and the team’s second-half improvement under coach Rick Bowness are two factors why Coyle is...
