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Raiders’ Davante Adams says no word from coach Antonio Pierce about possible tradeVideo
HENDERSON, Nev. — Davante Adams said on his weekly spot on the “Up and Adams Show” that he hadn’t heard from Las Vegas coach Antonio Pierce since a screenshot appeared of him appearing to like a social media post about possibly trading the Raiders star wide receiver. Sports Illustrated writer...
Gonzaga set to join rebuilt Pac-12, while UTEP goes to Mountain WestVideo
Rebuilding the Pac-12 Conference centered around football. It’ll be a pretty good basketball conference, too, after landing one of the perennial hoops powers on the West Coast. Gonzaga will become the latest member of the rebuilt Pac-12, the conference and school announced Tuesday, ending several years of conversations with other...
Ex-Jaguars worker who stole $22M from team sues FanDuel, saying it preyed on his gambling addiction
A former financial manager for the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars who stole $22 million from the team is suing FanDuel for $250 million, saying the betting company preyed on his gambling addiction. Amit Patel, who is serving a 6 1/2-year prison sentence in South Carolina, filed a lawsuit Tuesday in federal...
Injured guard Isaac Seumalo has ‘real shot’ to return to beat-up Steelers offensive line
After losing three players to season-ending injuries, the Pittsburgh Steelers may be getting some good news on their offensive line. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that left guard Isaac Seumalo could return when the Steelers face the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium. Seumalo began practicing on a limited...
Pittsburgh approves $1M outlay for 2026 NFL Draft
Pittsburgh will pay $1 million to support the 2026 NFL Draft, which the city will host. City Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to spend the money despite initial criticism from some members that Mayor Ed Gainey committed taxpayer dollars without first seeking their approval. The vote also commits the city...
Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson resumes skating
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson took to the ice prior to his team’s morning skate Tuesday in Cranberry. Sidelined since the start of training camp due to an undisclosed injury, Karlsson skated for the first time since Sept. 24. He has yet to participate in a formal practice session or...
Russell Wilson closer to returning to practice for Steelers as Mike Tomlin preps Justin Fields to start again
Russell Wilson’s health, perhaps more than Justin Fields’ play, is an overriding factor on which quarterback Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin will start as the NFL season navigates into its fifth week. That philosophy could change provided Fields keeps playing the way he has in the first month of season....
‘Cueto!’: Looking back at Pirates’ 2013 NL Wild Card victory
Clint Hurdle called it one of the best days of his life. Many of the thousands of Pirates fans who filled PNC Park 11 years ago have a similar feeling as the then-Bucs manager. Tuesday is the anniversary of the 2013 National League Wild Card game between the Pirates and...
Will anyone hit 74 homers? Even Aaron Judge thinks MLB season record is ‘a little untouchable’
What used to be one of baseball’s most magical numbers — 61 home runs — now sits buried, eight lines deep, in the Major League Baseball record book. The number now at the top of that record book — 73 home runs — is steeped in a steroid-addled purgatory, but...
Shohei Ohtani looking to top himself in his 1st playoff appearance with Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani was already a superstar with his hitting and pitching accomplishments over six years with the Los Angeles Angels. Yet every October, Ohtani vanished, with the Angels having a losing record and never making the playoffs. Coming up Interstate 5 to the Los Angeles Dodgers seemingly...
Pirates shake up staff by firing hitting coach Andy Haines, bullpen coach Justin Meccage
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington gave a vote of confidence to Derek Shelton last month, saying he would return in 2025 for his sixth season as manager. Shelton’s coaching staff, however, is undergoing changes. Sources confirmed to TribLive that the Pirates dismissed hitting coach Andy Haines and bullpen coach...
Tim Benz: Don’t let win total fool you, the Pirates regressed in so many ways
“You either get better or you get worse. You never stay the same.” If ever there was a sports team that personified that inspirational thought-for-a-day calendar entry, it was the 2024 Pittsburgh Pirates. In the strictest of terms, this year’s Pirates club stayed the same as last year. They were...
First Call: Micah Parsons frustrated over injury before Steelers game; Mason Rudolph helps Titans in ‘MNF’ win
Tuesday’s “First Call” has highlights of Mason Rudolph’s Monday Night Football win for the Tennessee Titans, news about potential moves at wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, context for the franchise’s current offensive line woes, and an update on Micah Parsons’ health in advance of his trip to Acrisure Stadium...
Analysis: After ‘frustrating’ year, Pirates need Ke’Bryan Hayes to put back issues behind him
Ke’Bryan Hayes repeated the words “definitely frustrating” over and over, reinforcing that he wasn’t pleased with anything related to his health or performance when discussing the 2024 season. After winning the NL Gold Glove at third base and being voted team MVP, the 27-year-old was entering his prime and expected...
Penguins prospect Owen Pickering and his ‘war at the dinner table’
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Owen Pickering is in a fight. I’m not talking about a brawl against an opponent, or his battle to win a roster spot with the NHL club. I’m talking about his own personal war. Against food. “It was war sometimes at the dinner table,” Pickering told me...
Mason Rudolph leads Titans past Dolphins for 1st win of season
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Mason Rudolph was happy to help lead the Tennessee Titans to their first win of the season Monday, even though he felt like he didn’t have to do much. Nick Folk helped him with five field goals, and Rudolph led seven scoring drives after starter Will...
Jared Goff completes all 18 of his passes, catches TD toss in Lions’ win over Seahawks
DETROIT — Jared Goff threw a perfect game, setting an NFL record by completing all 18 of his passes to help the Detroit Lions beat the Seattle Seahawks, 42-29, Monday night. “I just gave the game ball to somebody else, so I feel awful,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said. “I...
Pitt’s George raising funds in late teammate’s honor to support families of young cancer victims
In his nearly 24 years, Pitt senior middle linebacker Brandon George has been on the football field for many punt returns. Some are special, such as the blocked punt he scooped up and returned for a touchdown against West Virginia. Most are routine, forgettable. Anthony Myers’ 80-yard punt return six...
Major League Baseball mourns death of all-time hits leader Pete Rose
On the field, Pete Rose will be remembered as an all-time great. His resume is nearly unparalleled: 17-time All-Star, three-time World Series champion, World Series MVP, National League MVP, NL Rookie of the Year, three-time batting champ and two-time Gold Glove winner. He became MLB’s all-time leader with 4,256 hits...
Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic leaves early in preseason win against Red Wings
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic is believed to have suffered a right leg injury during a 5-1 road preseason win against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Per the team’s radio broadcast, Nedeljkovic was hobbled after a goalmouth scramble and left the contest at 13 minutes, 4 seconds...
Penguins announce lineup for preseason home game against Red Wings
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced their scheduled lineup for Tuesday’s home preseason game against the Detroit Red Wings at PPG Paints Arena. Forwards - Anthony Beauvillier, Michael Bunting, Sidney Crosby, Cody Glass, Jonathan Gruden, Kevin Hayes, Joona Koppanen, Ville Koivunen, Evgeni Malkin, Rutger McGroarty, Vasily Ponomarev, Rickard Rakell, Bryan Rust Defensemen...
Pete Rose, baseball’s banned hits leader, has died at age 83
Pete Rose, baseball’s career hits leader and fallen idol who undermined his historic achievements and Hall of Fame dreams by gambling on the game he loved and once embodied, has died. He was 83. Stephanie Wheatley, a spokesperson for Clark County in Nevada, confirmed on behalf of the medical examiner...
Braves salvage playoff berth with 3-0 win over the Mets, who win thrilling opener 8-7 to clinch
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves bounced back from a stunning loss in the first game of a makeup doubleheader, claiming the last postseason berth with a 3-0 win over the Mets in the nightcap Monday after New York clinched a playoffs trip with an 8-7 victory in the opener. With...
Sebastian Aho (the other one) sees a fit on the Penguins’ blue line
Sebastian Aho is a pretty prominent name in hockey. The Carolina Hurricanes have been blessed to deploy the dynamic Finnish forward who blends offensive acumen with defensive discipline and has been a major reason that team has reached the postseason for six consecutive seasons. And the Pittsburgh Penguins? They have...
Pitt, coach Pat Narduzzi gear up for 1st ACC game at North Carolina
During his regular Monday news conference, Pat Narduzzi was as welcoming as you might expect from any undefeated coach, especially when his most recent game was a 73-17 victory nine days ago. “Good to see you again, missed having you guys in here (last week). I did,” Pitt’s coach told...
