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Mike McCarthy says Mike Tomlin’s use of last timeout helped Dallas change its call to the right game-winning play
After the Steelers lost to the Dallas Cowboys (20-17) Sunday night, I wrote that I disagreed with Mike Tomlin’s decision to use his last timeout prior to the Cowboys’ fourth-down snap at the goal line with 26 seconds remaining. The play resulted in a game-winning touchdown pass for the Cowboys....
First Call: Ex-Steeler calls out George Pickens; Davante Adams update; Sidney Crosby ‘not an option’ to leave Pittsburgh
Tuesday’s “First Call” has a stern message for George Pickens from a former Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl champion. We also have an update on the chaos swirling around the Raiders as they prepare to host the Steelers on Sunday. Sidney Crosby discusses his long-term future in Pittsburgh. And some highlight...
Won’t change tactics? Won’t play the kids? Penguins coach Mike Sullivan pushes back at critics’ ‘narratives’
During his time as a defenseman with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Mike Matheson had a way with words. Especially when it came to those who had a way with words. Like his coach at that time, Mike Sullivan. “The first thing I noticed about him is just the way he speaks,”...
Rosters, opportunities grow with school sports co-ops
Jocelyn Spinelli was the only girl from St. Joseph High School in Harrison who ran cross country last year. Each meet, the 15-year-old would wear a soccer uniform loaned to her by the school and run as an independent. Her father was her coach. The school doesn’t have an official...
Patrick Mahomes, JuJu Smith-Schuster light up Saints in Chiefs win
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes threw for 331 yards, including 130 to JuJu Smith-Schuster on seven catches, and the Chiefs overcame more red-zone woes Monday to beat the New Orleans Saints, 26-13, on a big night for Kansas City’s professional sports teams. Just as the Chiefs were moving to...
Salvador Perez’s homer sparks Royals in series-tying win over Yankees
NEW YORK — Salvador Perez homered leading off the fourth inning to spark a four-run rally against Carlos Rodón, and the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Yankees, 4-2, on Monday night to even their AL Division Series at one game apiece. Four relievers held New York in check...
Kerry Carpenter belts homer in 9th to help Tigers even series with Guardians
CLEVELAND — Kerry Carpenter hit a three-run homer off Cleveland’s All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase in the ninth inning, and the Detroit Tigers stunned the Guardians, 3-0, in Game 2 on Monday to even their AL Division Series at one game apiece. Carpenter connected for a 423-foot shot with two outs...
Pierce not ready to name Raiders’ starting QB as questions swirlVideo
HENDERSON, Nev. — If Raiders coach Antonio Pierce changes quarterbacks, he likely will have to stick with Aidan O’Connell for the rest of the season. Otherwise, what’s the point? Pierce made clear when he took over as Las Vegas’ interim coach midway through last season that O’Connell was the starter...
A more comfortable Connor Bedard is hoping to put together a big second season with the BlackhawksVideo
CHICAGO — Connor Bedard was one of the first players on the ice Monday. He also was one of the last to leave when practice was over. In many ways, Bedard is the same guy as he begins his second season with the Chicago Blackhawks. In some subtle ways, he...
The Ravens’ offense is rolling with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry leading the wayVideo
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry have become one of the most formidable duos in the NFL, and that’s a primary reason the Baltimore Ravens are back where they expect to be: atop the AFC North. Jackson, a two-time MVP, is throwing the ball more efficiently than...
New manager Terry Francona says Cincinnati Reds job ‘just felt right’Video
Give Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman an assist in putting Cincinnati Reds officials together with Terry Francona, the man who would become the team’s new manager. After manager David Bell was fired late in the season, the 82-year-old Brennaman called Francona to urge his longtime friend to at least...
NCAA’s $2.78 billion settlement with colleges to allow athlete payments gets preliminary approvalVideo
A judge granted preliminary approval Monday to the $2.78 billion legal settlement that would transform college sports by allowing schools to pay players. U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken released an order setting a timeline for a deal that would put millions of dollars into the pockets of college athletes, who...
Penguins president Kyle Dubas wants to ‘change the story’
Kyle Dubas knows what is said about the club he is charged with crafting and steering. After two seasons of being a spectator for the playoffs — and six springs without a postseason series victory — the external view of the Pittsburgh Penguins isn’t what it once was. And it...
While Pitt’s offense continues to click, don’t forget how defense steps up on the money downs
Back when Pat Narduzzi was playing linebacker for Youngstown State and Rhode Island, he knew a third-down stop meant success. Series over, offense trudging to the bench, punt or field-goal try upcoming. That was in the 1980s and even into the next century, to be honest, which might as well...
Browns search for answers and mull changes as season sinks lower after pitiful performanceVideo
CLEVELAND — Deshaun Watson paused several times while searching for answers that were as elusive as a third-down completion. After the latest embarrassment, a 34-13 loss Sunday at Washington, Cleveland’s beleaguered and battered quarterback, who has yet to throw for 200 yards in a game this season while being sacked...
Penn State notebook: No. 4 Nittany Lions prepare for long travel week to face USC
After Penn State defeated UCLA at home Saturday, coach James Franklin pointed out that for the fourth straight season, the Nittany Lions have managed to start the season 5-0. Penn State (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten), now ranked No. 4, is the only program in the nation to have done so....
SportsNet Pittsburgh unveils Penguins broadcast schedule, programming highlights
SportsNet Pittsburgh released a multitude of broadcasting and programming notes Monday ahead of the Penguins’ season-opening contest Wednesday vs. the New York Rangers at PPG Paints Arena. That game will be broadcast nationally by TNT, but SportsNet Pittsburgh will provide one hour’s worth of pre- and postgame content. Josh Getzoff...
Tale of 2 defenses emerges for Steelers after 2nd consecutive loss takes sting off hot start
In the first three weeks of the season, opponents averaged 8.7 points and 229 yards. In the past two games, opponents have averaged 23.5 points and 401 yards. During a three-game winning streak, third-down stops and negligible rushing yards were the norm. During a two-game losing skid, drives regularly have...
Penguins set opening night roster with 17 returning players
The Pittsburgh Penguins finalized their 2024-25 opening-night roster Monday, comprising 13 forwards, seven defensemen and two goaltenders. Of the 22 players, 17 skated with the Penguins last year. Franchise pillars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin lead the club’s corps of forwards, joined by returning players Noel Acciari, Michael Bunting, Drew...
Hempfield grad Arin DeLattre plays key role in abrupt turnaround for Thiel women’s volleyball team
From a personal standpoint, Hempfield grad Arin DeLattre was pretty pleased with her freshman volleyball season at Thiel. The middle blocker played in all 25 matches, averaged 1.61 kills, 0.78 blocks and 0.88 digs per set. From a team standpoint, however, the season couldn’t have been more trying. Four matches...
Springdale grad Logan Dexter switches positions but maintains solid play for Edinboro football team
Logan Dexter didn’t waste any time making an impression on Edinboro football coach Jake Nulph. Nulph remembers it well: The first rep Dexter, a defensive back, took in practice as a freshman, he had an interception. Nulph knew he had a potential play-maker on his hands. But with the Springdale...
Westmoreland County campus clippings: Seton Hill’s Rick Hall earns 800th victory
Longtime Seton Hill women’s volleyball coach Rick Hall reached a career milestone as his team swept a PSAC West match against Slippery Rock. The win was the 800th for Hall, who is on his 40th season with the program. Hall, a Griffins hall of famer, is now 800-434. The Latrobe...
Penguins assign promising defenseman Harrison Brunicke back to junior club
Harrison Brunicke, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 18-year-old defenseman who turned heads throughout the preseason and made a case to crack the club’s opening day NHL roster, was reassigned to his junior team. The Penguins announced Monday that Brunicke was sent back to the Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League (WHL)....
5 things we learned vs. Cowboys: Blown 4th-quarter lead flipped script on SteelersVideo
Five things we learned from Cowboys 20, Steelers 17: 1. Flip the script For better or worse, there is some intentionality to the construction and mindset of the Pittsburgh Steelers. They are built with a formula in mind of keeping games close and then winning them late. And for whatever...
Duquesne men’s basketball picked 8th, women 6th in Atlantic 10 preseason poll
It took just two seasons for Duquesne forward David Dixon to feel the rush of winning consistently in college basketball games. Far from satisfied, even after being part of consecutive 20-win seasons at Duquesne for the first time since 1971 and ’72, Dixon dreams of yet another run at success....
