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On the Fringe: Jason Caron had his best week at the Senior PGA. Now the club pro has a tour card again
The words without context would sound ridiculous, which is about the only way Jason Caron can describe his past five months. “What am I supposed to do now? This ruins all my dreams. Now I have to play golf.” He said this with a heavy dose of sarcasm because Caron...
PGA Tour to consider big changes to eligibility and small field sizes
The PGA Tour is considering sweeping changes that would eliminate 25 cards through the FedEx Cup and shrink the size of fields, part of a plan to make golf’s biggest circuit even more competitive while reducing the time it takes to play and making it easier to watch. Proposed changes...
Shohei Ohtani’s rural hometown honors its superstar son — from city hall to the hair salons
OSHU CITY, Japan — Shohei Ohtani’s hometown in northern Japan is a rural place, famous for its high-quality Maesawa beef, its history of making traditional ironware and the intense green hills and mountains that surround it. The Japanese call such places “inaka” — roughly translated as the “countryside.” No glitz,...
Pitt defensive coordinator Randy Bates praises ‘good day’ vs. Syracuse while looking for more
Pitt’s defense toyed with Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord last week, and Randy Bates called it “a good day.” Five interceptions. Three pick-6s. Four sacks. Holding the opponent under 25 points for the fourth consecutive game. Good, but … “I think we had a lot more in us, quite frankly,” said...
Steelers waive OLB Ade Ogundeji, cut RB La’Michael Perine, CB Thomas Graham
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced several roster moves Tuesday, waiving outside linebacker Ade Ogundeji from the active roster and terminating running back La’Michal Perine and cornerback Thomas Graham from the practice squad. Ogundeji, 26, was signed to the Steelers’ practice squad this fall after playing 32 games (27 starts) for the...
Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs out for season after tearing right ACLVideo
HOUSTON — Houston Texans receiver Stefon Diggs will miss the rest of the season after tearing the ACL in his right knee Sunday. Coach DeMeco Ryans made the announcement Tuesday, calling Diggs being out a huge loss. “It hurts our team to hear that news,” Ryans said. “He’s been such...
Veteran Joe Flacco taking over for Anthony Richardson at QB for ColtsVideo
The Indianapolis Colts are benching Anthony Richardson to start Joe Flacco at quarterback on Sunday at Minnesota, according to multiple reports. Coach Shane Steichen said Monday he was “evaluating” whether Richardson would remain the starter — the first hint that a move might be coming for the 4-4 Colts. Richardson,...
Ravens acquire former Steelers WR Diontae Johnson from PanthersVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers traded former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson and a sixth-round pick in 2025 to Baltimore for the Ravens’ 2025 fifth-rounder, according to multiple reports. Johnson had been Carolina’s leading wide receiver since being acquired in an offseason trade with the Steelers for cornerback...
West Virginia fires defensive coordinator Jordan Lesley, names Jeff Koonz interim DC
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia fired defensive coordinator Jordan Lesley on Tuesday. Inside linebackers coach Jeff Koonz will replace Lesley for the rest of the season, coach Neal Brown said. West Virginia’s injury-riddled secondary has struggled all season. The Mountaineers (4-4, 3-2 Big 12) are surrendering 9.3 yards per pass...
Neck protection remains optional in the NHL a year after ex-Penguins forward Adam Johnson’s deathVideo
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson has warm memories of Adam Johnson. One in particular stands out. Johnson’s first and only NHL goal. During a 7-4 road win by the Penguins against the Minnesota Wild on Oct. 12, 2019, Johnson, a speed forward who grew up in Hibbing, Minn., scored on...
Penn State balancing business-as-usual approach with appreciation for magnitude of Ohio State game
Penn State players and coaches have a balancing act to pull off this week, as they attempt to go about their business regularly in preparation for a showdown with Ohio State that is anything but typical. Much is on the line Saturday in State College when the No. 3 Nittany...
Penguins forward Bryan Rust sidelined on ‘week-to-week’ basis
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust will be sidelined on a “week-to-week” basis because of an undisclosed injury. Coach Mike Sullivan announced Rust’s status after an optional morning skate Tuesday in Cranberry. Rust was injured during a 4-3 road loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. In eight games this season,...
Iowa begins post-Caitlin Clark era with lower expectations and a new coach
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Caitlin Clark era at Iowa ended with her as the NCAA Division I overall scoring leader and the Hawkeyes playing in two straight national championship games and being the hottest ticket in women’s basketball. Clark recently finished her first pro season as the WNBA rookie...
Oregon State and Washington State hoops cozy up to WCC for now ahead of Pac-12 rebuild
The Pac-12 Conference will never be what it once was even after the efforts to rebuild it. “I never thought I’d see the Pac-12 fall apart,” Oregon State coach Wayne Tinkle said. “I mean, what a freakin’ shame that is, but we are where we are.” That could be taken...
50 years after Ali fought Foreman in Congo, the ‘jungle’ hasn’t stopped rumbling
KINSHASA, Congo — Alfred Mamba remembers the frenzy that gripped the main soccer stadium in Zaire, now known as Congo, as the fierce heavyweight title bout unfolded through eight rounds between the underdog Muhammad Ali and the seemingly invincible George Foreman. “It was a big party,” Mamba said as he...
Steelers vs. Giants: What they’re saying in New York after loss
There was one word New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones repeated numerous times during his postgame interview after losing “Monday Night Football” to the Pittsburgh Steelers: frustrating. It’s no wonder — his team dropped to 2-6 on the season, special teams players allowed a 73-yard punt return for a touchdown...
First Call: Beanie Bishop called his game-winning interception; refs tell Steelers OLB he was legal on punt return TD
Tuesday’s “First Call” gives us the predictive powers of Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Beanie Bishop. Jeremiah Moon explains why he didn’t get flagged on Calvin Austin’s punt return. We get a look at the Penguins’ next opponent beyond the return of Marc-Andre Fleury. Plus, we have honors for both Robert Morris...
Feats of Strength: T.J. Watt’s timely turnover, Calvin Austin contributions key to ‘MNF’ victory over GiantsVideo
The Pittsburgh Steelers posted a 26-18 victory over the New York Giants on Monday night at Acrisure Stadium. That was on the heels of a 37-15 Sunday night win over the Jets last week. So, now the Steelers no longer need to be in a New York state of mind....
5 things we learned in Steelers’ win vs. Giants: Offense breaks out with switch to Russell Wilson
Five things we learned from Steelers 26, Giants 18: 1. 400 reasons From the start of the 2021 season through the game two weeks ago in Las Vegas, the Steelers had gone through six starting quarterbacks and three play callers over 3½ seasons. And, in the 57 games in that...
Steelers’ Calvin Austin had a breakout game Monday, but to him, it was long overdueVideo
As Calvin Austin III was prepping for a third-quarter punt return Monday night, Mike Tomlin told him that it was “his time.” To Austin, though, his time was long overdue. Austin has his first career punt return for a touchdown, in addition to a receiving touchdown, in propelling the Pittsburgh...
Freeman and Buehler lead Dodgers past slumping Yankees for 3-0 advantage in World SeriesVideo
NEW YORK — Freddie Freeman homered for the third straight game and Walker Buehler pitched another World Series gem as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees 4-2 on Monday night for a 3-0 lead in the Fall Classic. With superstar Shohei Ohtani playing despite a partially dislocated...
Steelers, Calvin Austin ‘overcame the obstacles’ in Monday night win over Giants
The Pittsburgh Steelers were stunned when two first-half touchdown passes to George Pickens were called back, as penalties stalled scoring drives by forcing them to repeatedly settle for field goals. With the game against the New York Giants tied at halftime, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin told his team to acknowledge...
Steelers notes: Cam Heyward officially breaks franchise games played record on defense
Technically, Cameron Heyward broke a defensive record by playing special teams. Heyward officially became the Pittsburgh Steelers’ all-time leader in games played by a defensive player during his first appearance in Monday night’s game against the New York Giants. And, because the Steelers had possession first — New York won...
Connor McDavid injured in the Oilers’ game at the Blue JacketsVideo
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Connor McDavid left the Edmonton Oilers’ game at the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night after getting injured on the first shift. McDavid was chasing the puck past the Blue Jackets blue line when he tripped over Zach Werenski’s extended stick and slid into the boards left...
Steelers place rookie 3rd-round pick Roman Wilson on injured reserve
It is looking increasingly likely that this is a lost rookie season for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first third-round pick. Wide receiver Roman Wilson was placed on injured reserve Monday because of a hamstring injury that prevented him from practicing all of the past week. The No. 84 overall pick from...
