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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...
Mark Madden: Beating Ravens would legitimize Steelers’ hopes of AFC North title … and more
Refreshing sports notes, top of the league! Sports notes, top of the league! • Beating Washington on the road legitimizes the Steelers’ 7-2 record. Beating Baltimore at Acrisure Stadium this coming Sunday would legitimize their pursuit of the AFC North championship and their possibility of winning a playoff game. (Or...
Penguins recall forward Sam Poulin from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled forward Sam Poulin from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL) on Monday morning. Primarily deployed as a right winger, Poulin has appeared in 11 AHL games this season and is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s second-leading scorer with nine points (three goals, six assists). A first-round draft pick (No....
Studying with QBs helps Seton Hill receiver Todd Phillips become best deep-ball threat in the country
Seton Hill wide receiver Todd Phillips suffered a dislocated shoulder in spring practice leading up to his senior season in 2023. Subsequent surgery kept him out for the entirety of the fall. While he couldn’t do anything physically on the field, Phillips figured he at least could keep his football...
Saint Vincent men’s basketball sets championship expectations
Saint Vincent enters another college basketball season with high hopes in the third year of D.P. Harris’ second men’s coaching stint with the Bearcats. “It’s business as usual,” Harris said. “We expect to win championships.” After finishing a year ago as runner-up to Geneva in the NCAA Division III Presidents’...
Burrell grad Jordyn Kowalkowski hopes to end soccer career at U of Rochester with another NCAA berth
The past 12 months have been quite the ride for Burrell grad Jordyn Kowalkowski. On Nov. 4, 2023, Kowalkowski and the U of Rochester women’s soccer team completed an undefeated regular season (12-0-5, 3-0-4 University Athletic Association) under second-year coach Ashley Van Vechten. It earned the Yellowjackets their first NCAA...
Westmoreland County campus clippings: Longtime coach Tom Harbert to be honored at Saint Vincent
The Saint Vincent wrestling program will honor one of its greats Tuesday night before the season opener against visiting Shippensburg. The man of the hour will be Tom Harbert, the head wrestling, lacrosse and cross country coach at SVC for over 50 years and a advocate for bringing wrestling back...
Steelers vs. Commanders: What they’re saying in Washington after loss
The last-minute loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers stung badly for the Washington Commanders, said head coach Dan Quinn. But the Steelers’ 28-27 comeback victory provided a lot of lessons for his team. “Heading into this game, I thought it was going to be a hard fought game,” he said in...
First Call: Commanders lament pivotal plays against Steelers; Kenny Pickett enters game for EaglesVideo
A pair of Washington Commanders are facing the music after some plays didn’t go their way in a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Kenny Pickett closes out a win for the Eagles. Things aren’t too great in Dallas with the way the Cowboys are playing lately. Meanwhile, Dallas’...
5 things we learned in Steelers’ win over Commanders: Jayden Daniels isn’t Lamar Jackson
LANDOVER, Md. Five things we learned from Steelers 28, Commanders 27. 1. Daniels isn’t Jackson The Steelers improved to 26-6 against rookie quarterbacks under coach Mike Tomlin, who showed respect for Commanders dual-threat phenom Jayden Daniels with an aggressive game plan. Daniels completed a season-worst 50% of his passes (17...
After dropping ball on fake punt, Steelers CB James Pierre comes through in the clutch
LANDOVER, Md. — For James Pierre — and perhaps only James Pierre — there was no element of surprise when the Pittsburgh Steelers ran a fake punt against the Washington Commanders. The Steelers cornerback had practiced the trick play all week and knew the pass was coming his way. So...
Madden Monday: Debating Zach Ertz’s catch, Steelers’ fake punt, T.J. Watt’s holding calls, Jaylen Warren’s fumbleVideo
There were so many calls, decisions and moments to digest from the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 28-27 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday that no two people were going to agree on all of them. During this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden and I certainly did not. For instance, I...
Utah AD Mark Harlan apologizes after Big 12 fine for blasting officiating crew in loss to BYUVideo
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah athletic director Mark Harlan apologized on Sunday after he was publicly reprimanded and fined $40,000 by the Big 12 for blasting a conference officiating crew following BYU’s 22-21 win over the Utes for controversial calls on the Cougars’ winning drive. Harlan took the podium shortly...
Mike Williams was barely used in his Steelers debut, and he only made 1 play. It won the game
LANDOVER, Md. — That ballyhooed, long-awaited trade acquisition to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ wide receivers corps? He barely played during his debut with the team. But he made the play that ultimately provided the Steelers their victory. Mike Williams had appeared in only eight offensive snaps and had not been targeted...
Joey Logano wins Phoenix finale for 3rd NASCAR Cup championship in 1-2 finish for Team PenskeVideo
AVONDALE, Ariz. — Joey Logano won his third NASCAR Cup Series championship Sunday with a relentless drive at Phoenix Raceway that gave Team Penske its third major motorsports title in less than a month. Logano held off Penske teammate Ryan Blaney over the final 20 laps to beat him for...
Feats of Strength: George Pickens, Russell Wilson, new additions come up huge as Steelers edge Commanders
It was a wild scene in Washington, D.C. Western Pennsylvania was very much in the spotlight. Lots of emotional swings. Plenty of ups and downs. A big comeback. Quite a few surprises. And I’m just talking about Tuesday during Election Day. They hadn’t even gotten to the football game between...
Zach Frazier sold QB sneak, Russell Wilson barks hard count — Steelers seal win on Washington offsidesVideo
LANDOVER, Md. — Rookie Zach Frazier did his part to sell it. Russell Wilson deployed his veteran savvy to deliver the proverbial kill shot. Washington rookie Jer’Zhan Newton took the bait — and it sealed a big Pittsburgh Steelers win. Newton jumped offsides when the Steelers lined up for a...
NFL Week 10: Chiefs block potential game-winning field goal, remain undefeated after topping BroncosVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs blocked Broncos kicker Wil Lutz’s 35-yard field goal attempt as time expired on Sunday, and Kansas City escaped with a 16-14 victory over the Broncos to extend its winning streak to 15 games dating to last season. The Chiefs had taken the lead on...
Steelers’ Alex Highsmith suffers ankle injury late in win, leaves stadium on crutches
LANDOVER, Md. — Alex Highsmith was spotted walking without hindrance, but he was using crutches when he left the visitor’s locker room at Northwest Stadium. A Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker, Highsmith suffered an ankle injury late in Sunday’s 28-27 win against the Washington Commanders. Highsmith was on the pass rush...
Alvaro Folgueiras scores 19, Robert Morris cruises past Chatham University 79-51Video
MOON TOWNSHIP — Alvaro Folgueiras’ 19 points helped Robert Morris defeat Division III Chatham, 79-51, on Sunday. Folgueiras also contributed 13 rebounds for the Colonials (1-2), who were playing their home opener for the 2024-25 season. Ryan Prather Jr. shot 5 for 8 (4 for 6 from 3-point range) and...
It was a lost college football weekend in Florida. The state’s FBS and FCS teams went 0-9Video
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Worst day ever? Worst week ever? There was no joy, at least of the major-college football variety, in Florida this weekend. There were eight games involving the state’s FBS and FCS teams Saturday. There were nine such games this weekend. There were no wins. For only...
Chiefs block Broncos’ potential winner as time expires, hold on for 16-14 win to remain perfectVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs have won just about every way imaginable during a perfect 15-game run that dates to last season: Patrick Mahomes leading last-second touchdown drives, their defense making a stand and Harrison Butker kicking game-winning field goals. They added a walk-off block to the list against...
