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On Sports: Steelers won’t pick up 5th-year option on Justin Fields; Ben Roethlisberger celebrates draft anniversaryVideo
Did anyone believe it was prudent to exercise a 2025 contract option valued at more than $25 million for a player entering this season as a backup who was given up on by his previous team in exchange for nothing guaranteed more than a sixth-round pick? No? Some might have...
NFL Draft Guide 2024: Who Steelers might pick, position breakdowns, mock drafts
The Pittsburgh Steelers have seven overall picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, starting with the 20th overall in the first round. Here are the team’s picks: • Round 1, selection 20 overall • Round 2, selection 51 • Round 3, selection 84 • Round 3, selection 98 (from Philadelphia via...
Penguins A to Z: Defense remains Raivis Ansons’ route to the NHLVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2023-24 season coming to an end without any postseason action, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 49 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from...
Breakfast with Benz NFL Draft preview: QB class will impact Steelers even if they don’t take one
After replacing Kenny Pickett, Mason Rudolph and Mitch Trubisky with Russell Wilson, Justin Fields and Kyle Allen, the Pittsburgh Steelers are unlikely to draft a quarterback of consequence in this weekend’s NFL Draft. However, this doesn’t mean the Steelers are immune from the impact of the quarterback draft market over...
Pitt’s Bub Means, Matt Goncalves carry high hopes into NFL Draft weekend
Turning back the pages of time to the first NFL Draft on Feb. 8, 1936, you will see no one who wore Pitt colors was chosen from a team that shut out six of its 10 opponents during the preceding autumn. That draft held inside Philadelphia’s Ritz-Carlton Hotel 24 years...
Pirates closer David Bednar gets green light, finds groove to earn 2nd consecutive save
David Bednar had pitched the previous two games, so the Pittsburgh Pirates wanted to be careful before deciding whether the two-time All-Star closer was available for the ninth inning Tuesday night. Pirates manager Derek Shelton believed Bednar reported to PNC Park with the mindset that he wanted to pitch, so...
Pirates farm report for April 23, 2024: Veteran 1B Jake Lamb hitting .400 for Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 11-11) lost 7-4 to Omaha (Royals). 1B Jake Lamb (.400) went 3 for 3 with two singles, a double, a walk and an RBI. 2B Nick Gonzales (.390) went 2 for 4 with two singles, a walk and a strikeout. CF Ji Hwan Bae (.429) finished 1 for...
Minor league report: Nailers shut out Fuel, take 3-1 series leadVideo
Goaltender Jaxon Castor made 21 saves for the Wheeling Nailers in a 3-0 shutout of the Indy Fuel in Game 4 of a Central Division semifinal series at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va. on Tuesday. The Nailers lead the best-of-seven series, 3-1. Forward Jordan Martel scored two goals for Wheeling...
Pirates team doctor Patrick DeMeo among witnesses called by Aliquippa in lawsuit against PIAA
Renowned orthopedic surgeon Patrick DeMeo, while testifying for Aliquippa in its lawsuit against the PIAA, said he wanted to see some numbers. “Show me the data,” said DeMeo, who wondered how the PIAA decided its competitive-balance rule doesn’t increase health risks for the teams forced to play against larger schools....
Andrew McCutchen’s leadoff homer, Bailey Falter’s strong start lead Pirates past Brewers
After six games of scuffling, the Pittsburgh Pirates found a winning combination that worked for the second consecutive game: A leadoff home run and a quality start. Andrew McCutchen homered for the second consecutive game, and lefty Bailey Falter matched a career best with eight strikeouts over seven innings as...
Goalie Ivan Fedotov signs 2-year, $6.5M deal with Flyers after long journey to NHL
PHILADELPHIA — Goaltender Ivan Fedotov signed a two-year, $6.5 million contract with the Flyers on Tuesday, landing a short-term commitment in the NHL less than a month after joining the team and nine years after his complicated and secretive journey to Philadelphia began. Fedotov made his long-awaited Flyers debut earlier...
It’s no longer a red flag for prospects to play for multiple schools on their way to the NFL draftVideo
DENVER — Playing for multiple schools no longer raises a red flag for NFL talent evaluators in this day and age of the ever busier transfer portal and financial windfalls available to college football players before they’re even old enough to buy a round of drinks. That’s a good thing...
Analysis: The IndyCar season has just started but free agency is in full swing after only 2 racesVideo
IndyCar, after just two races, is suddenly rife with rumors about driver free agency with its biggest month coming up. Blame it on a mountain bike trail out West and a mistake by David Malukas in February. The Arrow McLaren driver dislocated his wrist and tore tendons in a mountain...
Caitlin Clark set to sign new Nike deal valued at $28 million over 8 years
Caitlin Clark appears to be on the cusp of setting another record. The most prolific scorer in NCAA Division I history and the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft will continue her association with Nike by signing a $28 million contract that spans eight years and includes a...
Chris Adamski’s Steelers mock draft: Doubling up on Georgia tackles… and ex-Cornell players?
How about a redux at one of the sport’s most important positions — a spot that’s prominent among the in-the-trenches group along the line of scrimmage that team management is known to covet? Likewise, how about another type of sequel? Call it, “National-Champion Dawg, 2.0.” When it comes to the...
Nikola Jokic’s brother reportedly involved in an altercation after the Nuggets beat the LakersVideo
DENVER — The NBA and Denver police are looking into an incident in which a man reported to be one of the brothers of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was seen punching a fan after the team’s buzzer-beating 101-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA playoffs. In...
Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko will miss Game 2 against PredatorsVideo
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Vancouver Canucks will be without goalie Thatcher Demko when they face the Nashville Predators in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series Tuesday. Coach Rick Tocchet said the 28-year-old netminder is going to be evaluated later Tuesday and is “day to day.” “He skated yesterday....
Analysis: Golf has 2 dominant forces in Scheffler and Korda, but it didn’t happen overnightVideo
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Golf went a decade without being able to identify a dominant player. And then within the last month, the sport suddenly has two of them. Scottie Scheffler won his first PGA Tour event in the Phoenix Open two years ago and now he has 10...
NFL Draft preview: Deep cornerback class awaits Steelers as they reshape position
Of the five cornerbacks who dressed for the 2023 season opener, four no longer play for the Pittsburgh Steelers. That makes Joey Porter Jr., with all of 11 career starts, the longest-tenured Steelers player at his position as the organization prepares for the NFL Draft. Patrick Peterson was released and...
NFL draft has been on tour for a decade and the next stop is Detroit, giving it a shot in spotlight
DETROIT — The NFL draft has taken the show on the road for a decade, giving cities around the country a chance to be in the spotlight. Detroit is on the clock. The Motor City, which was once one of the nation’s largest and most powerful cities, has bounced back...
Reilly Smith takes ownership of disappointing debut campaign with Penguins
Acquiring winger Reilly Smith just before last year’s NHL Draft represented the first major offseason move Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations/general manager Kyle Dubas made after being hired to lead the club’s front office. Bringing in Smith from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for a third-round pick in...
Penguins have options with their bottom-6 forwards
During the 2023 offseason, Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas stressed improvement to the team’s group of bottom-six forwards. His most prominent free agent signings toward that pursuit were forwards Noel Acciari, Lars Eller and Matt Nieto. Also included in the mix were reserves such as Vinnie Hinostroza,...
Penguins A to Z: A strong 2nd half to his 2nd season lifted Corey AndonovskiVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2023-24 season coming to an end without any postseason action, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 49 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from...
Offseason dates of note for the Penguins
Over the next five months, the Penguins will have several key dates of note for this upcoming offseason. TBD – The NHL draft lottery Having missed the playoffs for the second consecutive season, the Penguins are in the NHL’s draft lottery to determine the order of the first 16 selections....
First Call: Levi Wallace leaves in free agency; medical concern for potential Steelers draftee; bizarre MLB ejection
Tuesday’s “First Call” features news about a departing Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back. A potential Steelers draft target may have a medical concern. The Brandon Aiyuk trade conversation has more oxygen. And a Pittsburgh-area native was a star during a crazy day at Yankee Stadium. Losing Levi Cornerback Levi Wallace is...
