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Olympic champion wrestler Gable Steveson ends retirement, returns to University of MinnesotaVideo
Gable Steveson, who won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, said Tuesday he is coming out of retirement and will return to the University of Minnesota for a fifth and final season of college wrestling. Steveson won gold as a freestyle heavyweight in Tokyo at age 21,...
Minor league report: Sergei Murashov, Nailers conquer Komets
Goaltender Sergei Murashov made 32 saves on 33 shots for the Wheeling Nailers in a 3-1 home win against the Fort Wayne Komets at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va. on Tuesday The result boosted Murashov’s record to 4-2-0. Forward Dustin Manz had a goal and an assist for Wheeling (6-3-1-0)...
Penn State finding playing time for promising prospects while preserving redshirtsVideo
There was no indication that Penn State’s final possession last weekend against Washington would be anything other than a routine, clock-eating maneuver. Getting the ball back up 35-6 with less than 90 seconds remaining, coach James Franklin had subbed in a fair amount of reserve players. Included in that bunch...
How VCU’s Jesse Pellot-Rosa became an example for any team coached by Jeff Capel
When Jeff Capel called his VCU players together for the 2003-04 season, he didn’t pay much attention to the walk-ons. But if Capel didn’t notice walk-on Jesse Pellot-Rosa at the time, he surely got to know him later. Ever perceptive, Pellot-Rosa noticed Capel not noticing. “He didn’t play me in...
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott to have season-ending surgery on torn hamstringVideo
FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott has decided on surgery for his torn hamstring, ending the season for the franchise quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys when their playoff hopes already were fading fast. Owner Jerry Jones said Prescott will have the surgery Wednesday in New York. Jones was speaking on his...
Penguins’ Joel Blomqvist reflects on being pulled for 1st time in young NHL careerVideo
No Pittsburgh Penguins player escaped the dark cloud that lingered over the club after Monday night’s humiliating 7-1 home loss to the Dallas Stars. Prominent among those conducting some soul-searching in the aftermath of the defeat was rookie goaltender Joel Blomqvist, who allowed three first-period goals on eight shots before...
Penguins maintain optimism, resolve as struggles continue
The Pittsburgh Penguins held a fairly brief practice Tuesday in Cranberry. While vigorous in pace, it was approximately 25 minutes in length. And it when it came to a conclusion, the entire group gathered at center ice for a somewhat lengthy chat. The substance of that discussion is a private...
Steelers OLB Alex Highsmith ruled out against Ravens, but Nick Herbig expected to return
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without one of their top pass rushers for Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens, as coach Mike Tomlin ruled out outside linebacker Alex Highsmith. Tomlin characterized Highsmith, who injured his left ankle in the fourth quarter of the 28-27 win at the Washington Commanders, as...
Hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field can be fixed for about $55M in time for 2026 season, per report
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A detailed assessment of the hurricane damage to Tropicana Field concludes that the home of the Tampa Bay Rays is structurally sound and can be repaired for about $55.7 million in time for the 2026 season. The 412-page report released Tuesday by the City of St....
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin bills Ravens game as 5-star matchup with ‘villains on both sides’Video
The Baltimore Ravens represent not a regular old rivalry to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but one that Mike Tomlin believes has history and texture because of the organizational continuity of their coaches. What adds another interesting layer is their first meeting this season didn’t arrive until mid-November and serves as the...
Former Notre Dame football coach Gerry Faust dies at age 89
AKRON, Ohio — Gerry Faust, the gravel-voiced Cincinnati high school coach who lived a dream by becoming the coach at Notre Dame, has died. He was 89. Notre Dame said in an email to The Associated Press on Tuesday that the family confirmed Faust’s death. No details were immediately provided....
Tim Benz: Penguins can’t explain away ‘humbling’ 7-1 beatdown
Wanna know how bad the Pittsburgh Penguins were Monday night against the Dallas Stars? They allowed Dallas’ hockey team to outscore Dallas’ football team. Your final score Sunday: Philadelphia Eagles 34, Dallas Cowboys 6. Your final score Monday: Dallas Stars 7, Pittsburgh Penguins 1. The Stars showed good sportsmanship and...
First Call: Diontae Johnson to ‘ramp up’ participation for Ravens vs. Steelers; Bengals miss on veteran additions
Tuesday’s “First Call” has lots of news out of Baltimore as the Ravens (7-3) prepare to battle the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-2). The Cincinnati Bengals swung and missed on a pair of veteran free agents. And the Duquesne football team is riding high with more in-season honors. Hey, hey, Diontae! We...
New Steelers WR Mike Williams has a dart for ex-Jets teammate Aaron Rodgers
Before wide receiver Mike Williams became a Pittsburgh Steeler, he was a New York Jet. After a loss to Buffalo earlier this season, quarterback Aaron Rodgers was critical of Williams for not running a proper “red line” (the center track of an outside deep pattern) route late in the game....
‘Tomorrow is a new day’: Penguins aim to move past defensively disastrous lossVideo
The Pittsburgh Penguins wrapped their recent road trip by beating a hot Washington Capitals team on Nov. 8, collecting one of their more impressive victories of the year. Returning home to PPG Paints Arena Monday against Dallas, the Penguins promptly turned in a performance that ranks among the season’s worst,...
Tyreek Hill makes key TD catch as Dolphins hold off Rams, snap 3-game skid
LOS ANGELES — Tyreek Hill caught a short touchdown pass from Tua Tagovailoa in the third quarter, and the Miami Dolphins snapped their three-game losing streak with a gritty 23-15 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. Rookie receiver Malik Washington rushed for his first NFL touchdown on...
Penguins scout Krissy Wendell-Pohl inducted into Hockey Hall of FameVideo
Pittsburgh Penguins amateur scout Krissy Wendell-Pohl was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto on Monday. She received the honor in recognition of her career as a forward at the collegiate level and international stage. With the University of Minnesota, she claimed the Patty Kazmaier Award, which recognizes...
Penguins give up 6 goals in 1st period of embarrassing loss to Stars
The Pittsburgh Penguins profess comfort with their depth in net. And at the moment, they have three goaltenders on the roster in rookie Joel Blomqvist as well as veterans Tristan Jarry and Alex Nedeljkovic. “It’s a good luxury to have,” Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson said Sunday in Cranberry. “It’s good...
Pitt defeats Gardner-Webb, stretches season-opening victory streak to 3
Pitt’s 83-64 victory Monday night against Gardner-Webb was not unexpected, and the outcome never was in doubt. Yet it might have been one of the most important nonconference games of the season. It showed coach Jeff Capel a facet of his players’ game they need to master when the competition...
Burdened by injuries, 2-game losing streak, Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi running out of options
Pat Narduzzi has juggled his offensive line. He’s turned to a backup quarterback. He had seven different pass catchers targeted at least three times Saturday. Injuries have been among the reasons for Pitt’s coach turning to so many options, but he’s running out of players and running out of time....
Jack Del Rio leaving Wisconsin’s staff after arrest on charge of operating vehicle while intoxicated
MADISON, Wis. — Former NFL head coach Jack Del Rio was arrested by Madison police for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and will step down from his role on Wisconsin’s coaching staff, coach Luke Fickell announced Monday. Del Rio, the former head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Oakland Raiders,...
Steelers defensive back Cory Trice Jr. selected as recipient of Ed Block Courage Award
Defensive back Cory Trice Jr. has been selected the recipient of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2024 Ed Block Courage Award. The award is presented annually to one player from every NFL team who “exemplifies commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage.” Recipients are selected in a vote of their teammates...
3rd-down effectiveness key for Penn State in achieving weekly offensive goals
Ineffective performances on third down doomed Penn State’s offense against Ohio State on Nov. 2, contributing significantly to the Nittany Lions’ lone loss of the year on a big stage at home. Better managing third downs, and benefiting from the ripple effect of doing so, became a priority heading into...
Penguins forward Sam Poulin is ‘just really happy to be back’Video
Sam Poulin was smiling. Even with inane cliched queries by reporters about his defensive game and being a power forward, Poulin failed mightily to stifle his grin Monday at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry following the Pittsburgh Penguins’ optional morning skate. Earlier in the day, he had been...
Penguins goaltender Joel Blomqvist scheduled to start against Stars
The Pittsburgh Penguins are scheduled to start rookie goaltender Joel Blomqvist in Monday’s home game against the Dallas Stars at PPG Paints Arena. Additionally, Alex Nedeljkovic will serve as the backup goaltender. Coach Mike Sullivan announced the status of his goaltenders following an optional morning skate in Cranberry. In seven...
