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Tim Benz: Steelers on cusp of ‘dream scenario’ to wrap up 1st half of season
For NFL fans, it’s human nature. We all love to do the “Win, loss, win, win, loss, loss, win, loss, win” routine the moment our favorite team’s schedule is released. That’s a fruitless endeavor. Given the NFL’s injury rate and massive allowance for change week-to-week, predicting games that are scheduled...
First Call: Steelers, Giants make moves before ‘MNF’ game; Mason Rudolph won’t keep Titans’ QB job long-term
Tuesday’s “First Call” features the Pittsburgh Steelers adding to the secondary. Meanwhile, the New York Giants add to their defensive line as the two teams prepare to face one another Monday night. It sure sounds like Mason Rudolph is heading back to the bench soon in Tennessee. The Penguins have...
Marcus Pettersson professes love for Penguins, but contract situation looms
Skelleftea is situated in northern Sweden, near the east coast along the Gulf of Bothnia. And it’s not exactly an easy place to reach. One of its more notable residents, Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson, estimates it takes between 20 and 24 hours — spread out over two days —...
Lamar Jackson throws for 281 yards, 5 TDs to lead streaking Ravens to victory over BuccaneersVideo
TAMPA, Fla. — Lamar Jackson threw for 281 yards and five touchdowns, helping the Baltimore Ravens overcome an early double-digit deficit and extend their winning streak to five games with a 41-31 victory Monday night over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who lost their top two receivers to injuries. The two-time...
After thrilling season ends, surprising Mets have ‘work to do’
NEW YORK — Yes, the New York Mets have much to feel good about following a rousing run of unexpected success this season. All those warm fuzzies were warranted. Now, the cold reality: Pete Alonso’s uncertain future is far from the only priority this winter. New York probably will have...
Dodgers stay alive all the way to the World Series with bullpen games and contributions from allVideo
LOS ANGELES — The World Series is always the goal for the big-spending Los Angeles Dodgers. It has been elusive recently, with first-round flops two years running. Now, with Shohei Ohtani leading the way for the first time, they are going for another championship. So a raucous clubhouse celebration was...
No need for a crowbar to pry the truth from Pitt tight end Gavin Bartholomew … he enjoys blocking, receiving equally
The life of a tight end often can be cloaked in anonymity, with true celebrity difficult to attain. Travis Kelce excluded, of course. Pitt tight ends coach Jacob Bronowski did nothing to dispel that notion when he decided to put crowbars on players’ desks before a meeting Sunday. The idea,...
Duke’s Cooper Flagg makes preseason AP All-America team as ACC, Big 12, SEC each place 2 players
Alabama’s Mark Sears and North Carolina’s RJ Davis looked into the possibility of leaving for the NBA before deciding to return for another college season. Their decisions helped their teams earn top-10 rankings in the AP Top 25 and earned both players some preseason honors, too. Sears was a near-unanimous...
Westmoreland County campus clippings: Latrobe grad Sofia DeCerb stands tall for JMU soccer
Sofia DeCerb was a tall task for opposing soccer players when she guarded the net at Latrobe — literally, she’s 6-foot tall. Now, she is stopping shots at James Madison, and other teams also have to shoot low. DeCerb, a redshirt freshman, has taken over the position for the Dukes...
Western Pa. women who paved the way in sports to share stories on History Center panel
Women’s sports are experiencing game-changing moments like never before with more television coverage, opportunities for females to coach men and sponsorships for athletes and teams. Many of these present situations have come from the past and those who have paved the way. Four Western Pennsylvanians will be on the panel...
Andy Kotelnicki’s impact includes explosive plays, balance for Penn State’s offense
What’s different about the 2024 Penn State offense compared to the 2023 version? James Franklin’s No. 3 Nittany Lions are more explosive, more productive in the run game and more diversified in the pass game. A good chunk of the credit must go to new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, whose...
5 things we learned: Steelers defense dominates 2nd half for 2nd week in row
Five things we learned from Steelers 37, Jets 15: 1. Getting defensive The headlines in the aftermath of the victory, not surprisingly, centered around quarterback Russell Wilson and his performance in his first start of the season. Wilson not only shook off a slow start to pass for 264 yards...
Athleticism, versatility allow Hempfield grad Sean Knight to excel at different positions along Cal (Pa.) offensive line
Every offensive lineman has the same dream: to score a touchdown. And who can blame them? The guys who do all the grunt work wouldn’t mind a little glory. Cal (Pa.) right tackle Sean Knight has come close. He has lined up at tight end for the Vulcans. He even...
Apollo-Ridge grad Emily Bonelli back to form for Pitt-Greensburg women’s soccer after missing 2 seasons with injuries
In the second match of the season, Pitt-Greensburg’s Emily Bonelli scored what turned out to be the only goal in a 1-0 Bobcats victory. The goal was significant for several reasons: • It provided UPG with its first victory of the 2024 season. • It gave the Bobcats a win...
Yankees and Dodgers meet in World Series for 12th time in matchup of Broadway and Hollywood
NEW YORK — Broadway vs. Hollywood. Subway vs. Freeway. Judge vs. Ohtani. New York neighbors who became cross-country rivals, the Yankees and Dodgers renew their starry struggle in the World Series for the first time in 43 years. “When you’re playing for the Dodgers and playing for the Yankees, it...
NBA season set to begin with the Celtics seeking a 19th title and several challengers looming
Jayson Tatum was already a proven winner before last season. In Tatum’s first six seasons, no NBA player won more games with one team than he did. Tatum played in 334 wins with the Boston Celtics over that span, including playoffs. He was a perennial All-Star, a legitimate MVP candidate,...
Browns QB Deshaun Watson ruptured his Achilles tendon and is out for the season, AP source says
CLEVELAND — Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will miss the rest of Cleveland’s season after rupturing his right Achilles tendon on Sunday against Cincinnati, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday. Watson was injured on a non-contact play in the second quarter of Cleveland’s 21-14 loss...
AP Top 25: Oregon is No. 1 for first time since 2012; Vanderbilt enters poll and Michigan drops out
Oregon became the fourth team this season to hold the No. 1 ranking in The Associated Press college football poll, moving into the top spot on Sunday for the first time in 12 years after Texas lost at home to Georgia. Vanderbilt made its first appearance since the 2013 season,...
Mark Madden: Steelers, Mike Tomlin changed the game by letting Russ cook
It’s been so long since the Pittsburgh Steelers had a real quarterback, we forgot what one looked like. It’s been so long since the Steelers had a real offense, we forgot what that looked like. Justin Fields did OK deputizing. He went 4-2. He’s no Mike Kruczek, but you couldn’t...
Madden Monday: Biggest thing the Steelers gain with Russell Wilson at QB is ‘George Pickens isn’t wasted’
After the Pittsburgh Penguins looked rough against the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday afternoon, the Steelers offense looked invigorated against the New York Jets on Sunday night. So let’s begin with the good before we get to the bad as we dive into this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast with Mark Madden...
Steelers vs. Jets: What they’re saying in New York after loss
You know it was a bad night for the New York Jets when a female fan sprinting down the field is a highlight on the sports pages of New York media. The Jets, led by future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers, didn’t have the best of nights against the Pittsburgh...
First Call: Mason Rudolph starts; Kenny Pickett plays; a story behind Beanie Bishop’s picks; Brandon Aiyuk’s injury
Monday’s “First Call” has an interesting angle to Beanie Bishop’s big night for the Pittsburgh Steelers. We recap Mason Rudolph’s first start with the Tennessee Titans. Kenny Pickett saw some game action with the Philadelphia Eagles. Brandon Aiyuk suffered what is expected to be a serious knee injury. And a...
Ryan Shea takes playing time as it comes in year 2 with Penguins
Ryan Shea found himself swimming in uncharted waters last season when he made the Pittsburgh Penguins’ roster out of training camp. He went on to spend extended time with the club, appearing in 31 NHL games by year’s end. All marked new accomplishments for Shea, who made his NHL debut...
Feats of Strength: Mike Tomlin’s ‘Lone Ranger’ decision to start Russell Wilson; Beanie Bishop comes up bigVideo
According to Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin “went Lone Ranger” on the decision to pull the plug on quarterback Justin Fields and replace him with Russell Wilson. If that’s what really happened, then, “Hi-Yo, Silver,” Coach T. Well played. Wilson is now 1-0 when it...
WR George Pickens has big day in Steelers’ winVideo
The New York Jets elected to deploy man coverage. George Pickens knew what to do. “You know when you get those situations,” Pickens said late Sunday night, “you’ve got to most definitely capitalize.” Pickens was speaking not long after he had five catches for 111 yards and his first touchdown...
