Penguins recall goaltender Sergei Murashov from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
PHILADELPHIA — The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled rookie goaltender Sergei Murashov from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL) on Wednesday. This transaction was made in advance of the Game 3 of a first-round playoff series between the Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Murashov, who was sitting in...
Penguins forward Justin Brazeau expected to rejoin lineup for Game 3
PHILADELPHIA — Pittsburgh Penguins forward Justin Brazeau is expected to rejoin his team’s lineup for Game 3 of his team’s first-round series against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Wednesday. Coach Dan Muse declined to confirm the composition of his lineup but during a morning skate, Brazeau...
Mark Madden: Why are the Steelers letting Aaron Rodgers drag them around again?
Aaron Rodgers still hasn’t agreed to play a second season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. What’s the holdup? Ex-Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch suspects it’s about money. ESPN’s Adam Schefter says that’s not the case. The stooge media says Rodgers’ return is a lock. That the Steelers know with certainty when Rodgers...
Riverhounds, First National Bank reach naming rights deal for stadiumVideo
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC will have a new name on the club’s South Shore stadium after announcing First National Bank as a naming rights partner Wednesday. The picturesque home of the Riverhounds professional men’s soccer team and Pittsburgh Riveters women’s soccer team will be called F.N.B. Stadium, replacing the former Highmark...
Cup of Joe (Starkey): Domed stadium for Steelers? Art Rooney II has the perfect take
Cup of Joe: Starkey on sports in 400 words or less (sometimes more) I am saddened to report the following, but it’s true: By the year 2031, the majority of NFL teams will have a domed stadium. It’s all about the revenue, of course (the answer to all your questions...
Penguins turn to Justin Brazeau to boost 2nd-chance scoring near the net
PHILADELPHIA — There aren’t many scenarios in which dressing a 6-foot-6, 232-pound buffalo of a power forward like Justin Brazeau would make your lineup smaller. Though when the guy he is replacing is the tallest player in franchise history — Elmer Soderblom is measured at 6-8, 252 pounds — there...
Pirates farm report for April 22, 2026: Hunter Barco, 2 relievers throw 4-hit shutout for Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple A, 8-15) gave up four hits and smoked St. Paul (Twins), 12-0. LHP Hunter Barco (1-0, 2.45) started and went five innings, allowing one hit with five strikeouts and two walks. RHP Justin Meis (3.86) followed with two one-hit innings and RHP Cam Sanders (2.25) closed it out...
Steelers receiver Michael Pittman, top draft prospects turn spotlight to girls flag football
In the midst of a wild and hectic week in Pittsburgh, girls flag football took center stage Wednesday afternoon. Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., NFL Draft prospects Ty Simpson and Jordyn Tyson and U.S. women’s national team players Vanita Krouch and Isabella Geraci took part in the Toyota NFL...
Art Rooney II on waiting for Aaron Rodgers: ‘I wish I could tell you we’re at the end of the discussion’Video
For the first time, Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II expressed a little fatigue with the Aaron Rodgers situation. Last year’s starting quarterback still hasn’t signed a contract for 2026 as he decides whether to play in Pittsburgh for a second year, retire or try to latch on elsewhere. Last...
ACC’s new coaches at Virginia Tech, California, Stanford get 1st looks at teams in spring drills
James Franklin is eager to replicate success from a long run at Penn State now that he is preparing for his first season at Virginia Tech as one of the ACC’s three incoming coaches. That included hiring the man he ultimately replaced — Brent Pry, fired last year in his...
Spring quarterback battles fading away in Big Ten
Quarterback competitions traditionally have been the focal point of spring football when a team has lost its starter from the previous season. Look no further than the Big Ten to see how those battles are becoming a thing of the past. There will be eight new starters in the conference...
First Call: Mike McCarthy ‘would love to have 4′ QBs; another potential Steelers trade partner; Pens’ history down 0-2
Wednesday’s “First Call” has an interesting quote from Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy about quarterbacks. The Steelers may have another trade partner in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night. NHL television ratings look good. The Penguins have some history on their side when it comes to...
Photos: Inside the NFL Experience on the North Shore
Members of the media had the opportunity to interact in the NFL Draft Experience at Acrisure Stadium during a behind-the-scenes tour on Wednesday....
5 local golfers advance to U.S. Open final qualifier
The United States Golf Association’s 126th Open championship will be played June 18-21 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y. Five local players have hopes to be part of the final field after taking the first step Tuesday at the USGA local open qualifier at The Club at Nevillewood....
What time will the 2026 NFL Draft begin each day?
The 91st edition of the NFL Draft will be hosted at Acrisure Stadium and Point State Park in Pittsburgh. A total of 257 players will be selected, including 32 compensatory selections. The time between first-round selections has been shortened from 10 minutes to eight minutes. Here’s a look at the...
Here are maps for the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
Trying to figure out how to navigate NFL Draft week in Pittsburgh — and what to check out while you’re there? Fans will find most of the action centered in two key areas: the North Shore and Point State Park. The NFL has released maps for both zones, which are...
Pirates farm report for April 21, 2026: Rafael Flores Jr. hits 2nd homer in Indianapolis win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple A, 7-15) beat St. Paul (Twins), 7-5. 1B Rafael Flores Jr. (.211) went 1 for 4 with a two-run homer, his second. DH Nick Cimillo (.171) went 1 for 4 with his second homer. LF Ronny Simon (.357) went 2 for 4 with a three-run homer, his first,...
Moser scores in OT as Lightning beat Canadiens and tie 1st-round series
TAMPA, Fla. — J.J. Moser scored 12:48 into overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night, tying the first-round playoff series at 1-1. The series shifts to Montreal for two games, with Game 3 set for Friday night. Game 4 is...
Mlodzinski can’t continue streak of effective pitching as Rangers defeat Pirates
Carmen Mlodzinski’s early-season form was sparkling entering his start Tuesday night at Globe Life Field. The Pirates right-handed pitcher was sporting a 1.77 ERA and hadn’t conceded a run during his previous two appearances, which included 11 2/3 innings of work. Mlodzinski saw the Texas Rangers’ lineup knock the shine...
Brooks Koepka appears to have left LIV Golf at just right time
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Brooks Koepka never spent more time doing so little at a golf course. Considering where he could have been — Mexico City, still part of LIV Golf — it was a small price to pay. Koepka was the first alternate for the RBC Heritage so...
Eagles, Buccaneers, Cowboys, Jets, Dolphins could be active traders in 1st round of NFL Draft
Six teams enter the first round of the NFL Draft without a pick. Six others have two picks apiece. Let’s make a deal. There have been 60 trades involving first-round picks over the past five years. Eighteen were traded in 2022. Last year, six first-round picks were dealt. That was...
Mike Vrabel says he’s had difficult conversations after publication of photos with NFL reporter Dianna Russini
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Tuesday that he’s had “difficult conversations with people I care about,” including his family, his coaching staff, team officials and players, following the publication of photos of the coach and longtime NFL reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort. “Those...
Ohio State transfer details decision to join Penn State
Penn State is replacing two of the most productive running backs in program history — Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton. James Peoples wanted to play for a program that was committed to optimizing his growth. And it doesn’t hurt that the Nittany Lions have a couple of openings on their...
Pitt lands commitment from Philadelphia linebacker Walter Hudson
Pitt gained a new commitment for its Class of 2027 on Tuesday afternoon from Philadelphia (Roman Catholic) linebacker Walter Hudson. Hudson announced his verbal commitment on social media platform X. I’m blessed to announce that I’m committed to the University of Pitt❗️#H2P@Pitt_FB @CoachDuzzPittFB @Coach_JoeBowen @graham_wilbert @PghSportsNow @PantherLair @RomanCatholicHC @NextLevelQBs @CoachStedman...
Mike McCarthy wants versatility in his wide receivers — this draft class offers that for Steelers
For the Pittsburgh Steelers’s bad luck with this weak quarterback draft class, they seem to have more than made up for it at another important offensive position of need. Over the past couple years, the Steelers believed they could target a long-term QB of the future in 2026 — only...
