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Trib HSSN celebrates 25th anniversary of broadcasting high school footballVideo
Student-athletes across Western Pennsylvania have made countless memories over the past quarter-century, and the TribLive High School Sports Network has helped chronicle those moments and performances. Trib HSSN is celebrating 25 years of broadcasting high school sports, looking back at what shaped the network’s beginning and ahead for what comes...
How Pitt defenders Donovan McMillon, Ryland Gandy, Francis Brewu survived summer camp
The last day of Pitt’s summer camp Thursday offered bright morning sunshine, football-like weather more suited for the fall and the opportunity for three members of the defense to reflect on the previous 23 days. Senior safety Donovan McMillon, sophomore cornerback Ryland Gandy and freshman defensive tackle Francis Brewu said...
Eagles acquire former Penn State WR Jahan Dotson from NFC East rival CommandersVideo
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles acquired wide receiver Jahan Dotson and a fifth-round pick in the 2025 draft from the Washington Commanders for a third-round pick and two seventh-round picks from the 2025 draft in a rare deal between the NFC East rivals on Thursday. Dotson, a first-rounder out of...
Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz, WR coach suspended for recruiting violation
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz and an assistant coach will be suspended for the No. 25 Hawkeyes’ opener against Illinois State on Aug. 31 over a violation while recruiting a player. Iowa athletic director Beth Goetz said Thursday the suspension of Ferentz and wide receivers coach Jon...
Mike Tomlin looking for ‘best of both worlds’ from Steelers starters, backups in preseason finale
Since the NFL adopted the 17-game schedule in 2021, coach Mike Tomlin has taken varying approaches to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ final preseason game. He has kept his starters on the sideline from start to finish. He has played them for a couple series. He has watched them play the entire...
Penguins swing blockbuster trade of forward prospects, shipping Brayden Yager to Jets for Rutger McGroartyVideo
Earlier this summer, a rift between the Winnipeg Jets and their 2022 first-round draft pick, winger Rutger McGroarty, became public. The 20-year-old McGroarty, selected 14th overall two years ago, reportedly was concerned with the Jets’ developmental plan for him, desiring a quicker path to the NHL. If fresh surroundings were...
Panthers observations: Pitt training camp winding down, but work just beginning
Pitt conducted one of its last practices of training camp Thursday morning, but there’s plenty of work to do even before players and coaches begin to singularly focus on Kent State and the opener Aug. 31. Among the so-called “fun” activities over the next few days will be posing for...
Penguins sign 26-year-old Russian blueliner Nikolai Knyzhov to tryout contract
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed 26-year-old Russian defenseman Nikolai Knyzhov to a professional tryout contract Thursday, with the club’s preseason camp in September growing closer. Knyzhov, a 6-foot-3 left-handed shot, has played 81 career NHL games, all with the San Jose Sharks, over parts of four seasons from 2019-21 and 2022-24,...
Mark Madden: Pirates have decisions to make, or not make, before next season
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ disintegration since the trade deadline defies belief. Except I believe it. Even at their best, this year’s Pirates never truly looked a playoff team. Fringe, no better. But there was nothing marginal about how they dropped out of the wild-card race, imploding via 10 straight losses. Travesty...
Kevin Winston Jr.’s journey led to becoming a Penn State captain, one of college football’s top safeties
Kevin Winston Sr. and his wife, Natasha, were in town last Saturday when they received a text from a Penn State football staffer, asking them to go to James Franklin’s office after watching practice. Initially, they wondered what their son — star safety Kevin Winston Jr. — might have done...
Trib HSSN changes access for some broadcasts
As it enters its 25th year, Trib HSSN will rely on sponsorships and business partnerships to bring free broadcasts to its loyal viewers. For more than two decades, HSSN brought live coverage to viewers free of charge, and we remain committed to that cause. However, in cases where sponsorships are...
First Call: Kyle Shanahan tries to update Brandon Aiyuk situation; ex-Steeler Markus Golden discusses sudden retirement
In Thursday’s “First Call,” San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan struggles to provide an update on Brandon Aiyuk as the Pittsburgh Steelers trade offer continues to sit on the table. Former Steeler Markus Golden addresses his retirement. It appears that “Hard Knocks” is a bit toned down as the...
Tim Benz: If Mike Tomlin wants more possession-down success, give the offense more to work with in Detroit
After both of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason losses so far in 2024, head coach Mike Tomlin has appropriately bemoaned his offense’s inability to convert on possession downs. Over the first eight quarters of the preseason, the Steelers’ offense has only converted six times on 26 third-and-fourth-down opportunities. That stat is...
U mad, bro?: Fans are peeved over Pirates’ ineptitude, torn over Steelers quarterbacks, alarmed by preseason offense
On July 22, Pittsburgh was pumped up about Steelers training camp starting in two days, and the fact that the Pirates were a half-game out of a wild-card slot. Exactly one month later Pittsburghers are doubting the Steelers offense, longing for Kenny Pickett and ready to turn off Pirates games...
After strong outing, Pirates’ Domingo German makes case for more starts
At the beginning of their Wednesday afternoon series finale against the Texas Rangers, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced starting pitchers for Aug. 22-25, when the Cincinnati Reds visit PNC Park for four games. Paul Skenes will take the hill first Thursday, followed by Bailey Falter on Friday. Jake Woodford is slated...
Scottie Scheffler and PGA Tour’s best players face a new course in mile-high Castle Pines
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. — Scottie Scheffler easily could have chosen to sit out the BMW Championship to boost his chances of capping off his sensational season with the FedEx Cup. Barring a victory by Xander Schauffele at Castle Pines, Scheffler is assured of being the No. 1 seed who starts...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 21, 2024: Jack Suwinski homers in Indianapolis loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 57-61) lost 5-1 to Columbus (Guardians). RHP Mike Burrows (4.00) started and went four innings, giving up one run on five hits and a walk with four strikeouts. LHP Michael Plassmeyer (3-9, 7.85) took the loss, allowing four runs on four hits in three innings. LHP Geronimo Franzua...
Steelers notes: Roman Wilson vows return to field ‘soon,’ Markus Golden explains retirement
As a rookie drafted in the middle rounds given a legitimate opportunity to play a significant role in the offense, Roman Wilson decries the timing of the injury he suffered during the fifth practice of training camp. “It does (stink) not being able to play in preseason,” Wilson said after...
Senior P.J. O’Brien, freshman Cruce Brookins help make safety position one of Pitt’s strongest
At the age of 21 and with three seasons and 36 games of collegiate experience behind him, P.J. O’Brien has ascended to a position of leadership on the Pitt defense. He will talk trash with the best of them, but he has grown up since arriving on campus from Pompano...
Rangers walk it off in bottom of 9th to beat Pirates, win series
Before Wednesday afternoon against the Texas Rangers, Domingo German last started an MLB game July 25, 2023. That was as a result of his time (2017-19, 2021-23) with the New York Yankees coming to an end in the aftermath of multiple suspensions, as well as on-field struggles. So, it’d probably...
No. 8 Penn State hoping new offensive coordinator can help QB Drew Allar cut loose
STATE COLLEGE — Before Andy Kotelnicki became Penn State’s offensive coordinator, he admittedly didn’t know much about Drew Allar. It didn’t take long for Kotelnicki to conclude the Nittany Lions’ quarterback is a special talent. “His wittiness, his decision-making, those kinds of things are really hard to coach and they...
As slot corner position remains in limbo, Beanie Bishop vows to return for Steelers’ preseason finale
Beanie Bishop’s chance of earning the starting slot cornerback job with the Pittsburgh Steelers was stalled when he missed the preseason game Saturday against Buffalo with an undisclosed injury. The undrafted free agent from West Virginia will have one more chance to impress the coaching staff this weekend when the...
Russell Wilson: It’s time for Steelers starting offense to ‘celebrate in the end zone’
Quarterback Russell Wilson has set a modest goal for the offense in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason finale. “The most important thing for us to accomplish is to play efficient football, move the ball up and down the field,” Wilson said Wednesday. “We want to celebrate in the end zone. That...
Warriors Hall of Famer Al Attles, one of NBA’s first Black head coaches, dies at 87Video
OAKLAND, Calif. — Al Attles, a Hall of Famer who coached the 1975 NBA champion Warriors and spent more than six decades with the organization as a player, general manager and most recently team ambassador, has died. He was 87. The Warriors announced Wednesday that Attles had died in his...
Pitt basketball’s nonconference schedule includes 7 home games, 5 power conference opponents
Pitt released its men’s basketball nonconference schedule Wednesday, with the hope that it turns out to be challenging enough to help the Panthers return to the NCAA Tournament. The 11-game schedule (seven home, four away from Petersen Events Center) includes five against opponents from power conferences: West Virginia, LSU, UCF...
