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Freeman hits 1st game-ending slam in World Series history as Dodgers top Yankees 6-3 in openerVideo
LOS ANGELES — Freddie Freeman hit the first game-ending grand slam in World Series history with two outs in the 10th inning, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a 6-3 victory over the New York Yankees in a dramatic opener Friday night. Hobbled by a badly sprained ankle, Freeman homered on...
Penguins shut out by Oilers, losing streak reaches 4
At some point this season, the Pittsburgh Penguins likely will assign rookie goaltender Joel Blomqvist to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, if only for procedural purposes related to the salary cap. And such a demotion might be good for Blomqvist. That’s because it’s hard to fathom the...
Minor league report: Penguins shut out by CrunchVideo
Goaltender Filip Larsson made 17 saves on 18 shots for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins who were shut out by the Syracuse Crunch, 2-0, at the Upstate Medical University Arena in Syracuse, N.Y. on Friday. Larsson’s record fell to 1-2-0 while Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (3-2-0-0) was shut out for the first time this season....
Penn-Trafford dominates time of possession, defeats Latrobe
The Penn-Trafford football team played a game of keep-away Friday at Latrobe. The Warriors were clinging to a four-point lead in the second half at Memorial Stadium, and coach John Ruane decided to put the ball into the hands of running back Tasso Whipple and quarterback Derek Carr. And the...
WPIAL clinched: Field of automatic qualifiers set for football playoffs
Here’s a look at teams that have automatically qualified for the WPIAL football playoffs. The WPIAL football committee will choose the wild card qualifiers Saturday. The playoffs begin next Friday. Watch the Trib HSSN playoff pairings show at 3 p.m. Saturday. Class 6A (4 qualifiers) 1. Central Catholic, 2. North...
Top-ranked Pitt women’s volleyball scores 3-2 win over No. 4 Louisville
Facing a top-five opponent for the second consecutive match, the No. 1-ranked Pitt women’s volleyball team had a near-capacity home crowd on the edge of its seats when it was forced to a fifth set. That’s become commonplace for the Panthers against No. 4 Louisville, as their rivalry has extended...
Micah Parsons and DaRon Bland are ruled out again by Cowboys against NinersVideo
FRISCO, Texas — Star pass rusher Micah Parsons will miss another game for the Dallas Cowboys with a high ankle sprain, and the season debut for All-Pro cornerback DaRon Bland will have to wait at least one more week. Parsons and Bland were ruled out Friday for the game at...
Edge rusher Haason Reddick will make his Jets debut Sunday against PatriotsVideo
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Haason Reddick is ready to go. The star edge rusher will make his New York Jets debut Sunday against the New England Patriots, interim coach Jeff Ulbrich announced Friday. Reddick ended his lengthy contract holdout when he reported to the team Monday and was removed from...
Browns QB Deshaun Watson has surgery to repair ruptured Achilles tendon. Team expects full recoveryVideo
CLEVELAND — Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson had surgery Friday to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon, an injury that not only ended his third season with Cleveland but casts doubt about his future with the team. The Browns said they expect the 29-year-old Watson to make a full recovery. Typically, injuries...
TD catch in front of his father – the Jets WR coach – a ‘blessing’ for Steelers WR Van Jefferson
His touchdown last week meant the world to Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Van Jefferson. And not just because it was his first in almost two years. Jefferson’s father, Shawn, serves as wide receivers coach for the New York Jets, the team that fell 37-15 to the Steelers last Sunday in part...
Steelers’ practice squad pickup Andy Isabella crashing with younger brother, a Duquesne wide receiver
By 27 years old, most of us have moved past the phase of our lives where we’re crashing on the couch of a college apartment. Especially as someone who’s already pocketed more than $4 million in career earnings. In this case, though, Andy Isabella is happy to do it —...
S DeShon Elliott returns to Steelers practice, DT Keeanu Benton upgraded for Steelers
Safety DeShon Elliott returned to Pittsburgh Steelers practice Friday, a day after he sat out a session because of a back injury. Eliott is expected to be cleared to play in time for Monday night’s home game against the New York Giants. His change in status from “DNP” to “limited”...
Miami QB Tagovailoa clears concussion protocol, will make 1st start since Week 2 vs. Cardinals
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol and will play against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. It’s his first start since being concussed in Week 2. The Dolphins designated Tagovailoa to return to practice on Monday after he spent about a month on...
Panthers without starting WRs Diontae Johnson, Adam Thielen against Broncos
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young will be without starting wide receivers Diontae Johnson and Adam Thielen when he returns to the starting lineup on Sunday against the Denver Broncos. Johnson, who has been the subject of trade rumors, was ruled out after missing practice all week with...
Focused on the hold, his left toe, the football, Pitt’s Ben Sauls gets kick from perfection
Ben Sauls has a confession to make. Despite the enthusiasm and energy inside Acrisure Stadium, the high hopes surrounding the undefeated Pitt team and what can be called one of the best vantage points in the house, he doesn’t watch the games. At least half the time, anyway. It’s all...
Rookie ILB Payton Wilson aims to play like anything but a rookie for Steelers
A football lifer, Payton Wilson certainly understands and appreciates the unwritten code of a rookie. He’s spending his first season soaking up as much as he can from veteran teammates, speaking up when appropriate but respecting that he needs to make a name for himself before actively attempting to seek...
Bill Fralic among athletic greats to be inducted into Croatian American Sports Hall of Fame
Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania will be well represented as the Croatian American Sports Hall of Fame Committee welcomes 11 new members at a banquet ceremony Saturday evening at the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center hotel Downtown. Legendary Pitt athletes Bill Fralic, Ralph Cindrich and Tim Grgurich will be joined by Penn...
Mark Madden: Penn State’s James Franklin acted, so who cares if he doesn’t say anything?
Knickers got twisted when Penn State football coach James Franklin did the hokey-pokey on and off the podium at his weekly news conference by way of declining to comment on two ex-Nittany Lions players charged with rape. A PR flack exchanged places with Franklin and recited a prepared statement. The...
On Sports: Will an ex-Steeler make his Giants debut as starting LT vs. Steelers?; Bub Carrington makes NBA debut
O-line shakeup They’ll get no sympathy from the Pittsburgh Steelers, who themselves have started nine different offensive linemen and five starting combinations of the unit through seven games. But Pittsburgh’s next opponent is facing desperate times at its O-line’s most high-profile position. Signed off the San Francisco 49ers’ practice squad...
West Virginia, Arizona aiming to get back on track after losing streaksVideo
West Virginia (3-4, 2-2 Big 12) at Arizona (3-4, 1-3) When: 7 p.m. Saturday TV: FS1 Odds: Arizona by 3 1/2. Series record: First meeting. What’s at stake? Both teams need wins to try to salvage their seasons. Arizona has dropped three straight after being ranked as high as No....
Aliquippa youth football teams ousted from league following violent incident
There will be no more football for kids in the Aliquippa Little Quips. The youth teams were removed Wednesday from the Beaver County Youth Football League. Team officials and parents told TribLive news partner WTAE they are distraught over the decision, which came by a 6-3 vote and just days...
No. 3 Penn State wary of trip to Wisconsin before showdown with Ohio StateVideo
MADISON, Wis. — No. 3 Penn State has one more hurdle to clear before it can take an undefeated record into next weekend’s showdown with No. 4 Ohio State. It’s an obstacle that looks much tougher now than it did a few weeks ago. Wisconsin (5-2, 3-1 Big Ten) lost...
Football Footnotes: Sean McVay tamps down Cooper Kupp trade talk; Arthur Smith discusses Steelers’ WR depth
This Friday’s “Football Footnotes” updates the Cooper Kupp trade watch from a Pittsburgh Steelers’ perspective. There are some interesting numbers for Najee Harris heading into Monday night’s game against the New York Giants. We look ahead to what is next for 7-0 Pitt after the Panthers blew out Syracuse Thursday...
Take 5: Patience is a virtue for slow-starting Penguins, but the clock’s ticking
Now that Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is in his late 30s — almost certainly a literal graybeard should he have the chance to grow one in the spring — it’s fitting that his public comments portray a calming voice of wisdom. Yes, the Penguins are off to a lackluster...
Giants coach Brian Daboll would like to build consistent success like SteelersVideo
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants coach Brian Daboll didn’t need to be reminded how many times he has faced the Pittsburgh Steelers in his coaching career. His 18th game against the Steelers (5-2) and his first as a head coach will take place Monday night when the Giants...
