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Steelers 2024 pre-draft visit tracker: 35 players provide a peek at draft priorities
The Pittsburgh Steelers have hosted a range of players in advance of the 2024 NFL Draft later this month. Each team is allotted 30 official draft visits (excluding local prospects). Here is a breakdown, by position, of the players the Steelers have met with as they look to create their...
Analytical look at new QBs suggests Steelers may be getting into an NBA approach to NFL offense
This month, the Sports and Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County sent out a survey asking recent patrons of PPG Paints Arena if they would be interested in an NBA team (and/or a WNBA team) coming to Pittsburgh. I haven’t heard the results of the survey yet. But based...
Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame manager who led St. Louis Cardinals to 3 pennants, dies at 92
NEW YORK — Whitey Herzog, the gruff and ingenious Hall of Fame manager who guided the St. Louis Cardinals to three pennants and a World Series title in the 1980s and perfected an intricate, nail-biting strategy known as “Whiteyball,” has died. He was 92. Cardinals spokesman Brian Bartow said Tuesday...
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese hope to carry over college momentum to the WNBA
NEW YORK — Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and a deep WNBA draft class hope the momentum they created lifting women’s college basketball to new heights carries over to the pros. “We’re not just basketball players, we’re super impactful to the community, the people around us, the little kids that look...
Penn State guard Ashley Owusu drafted by WNBA’s Dallas Wings
Penn State’s Ashley Owusu had her name called Monday night at the WNBA Draft. The graduate student guard was picked No. 33 overall by the Dallas Wings. She is the 16th member of the Penn State women’s basketball team to be selected in the draft. Owusu had 1,726 points in...
Buffalo Sabres fire head coach Don Granato after extending playoff drought to 13th season
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres fired head coach Don Granato on Tuesday, making him the seventh coach to be ousted during what’s grown into an NHL-record 13-season playoff drought. The move was announced by the team a day after the Sabres closed their season with a 4-2 win at...
Pitt defense suffers another blow with linebacker Solomon DeShields planning to transfer
Pitt’s defense took its second major hit in as many days Tuesday — its fifth since the end of last season — when outside linebacker Solomon DeShields entered his name in the NCAA transfer portal. Dynamic Duo ???????????????? DayonHayes (@dayonhayes00) April 16, 2024 Officially in the portal ‼️‼️‼️ pic.twitter.com/Tv7hyBzekq—...
Here’s how the Penguins can make the Stanley Cup playoffs
Fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins who want to see the club qualify for the postseason will need to take the drastic but necessary step of inking theoretical one-day fan contracts with the Philadelphia Flyers and Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night. Even though the Penguins defeated Nashville, 4-2, on Monday in...
Christian Veilleux, 1 of 5 scholarship quarterbacks at Pitt, announces plans to transfer
The NCAA transfer portal claimed another player off Pitt’s roster Tuesday morning when Christian Veilleux announced on his X account that he is leaving the program. I would like to thank the University of Pittsburgh, as well as coach Narduzzi, Coach Cignetti, and coach Bell. I had a great time...
Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games
ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece — Even without the help of Apollo, the flame that is to burn at the Paris Olympics was kindled Tuesday at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece. Cloudy skies prevented the traditional lighting, when an actress dressed as an ancient Greek priestess uses the...
First Call: 49ers staying out of Brandon Aiyuk trade talks; Steelers looking at CB with Pitt ties
Pittsburgh Steelers fans are keeping their eyes on some big-name NFL wide receivers dealing with contract issues. A former Pitt and WPIAL player is sticking with a Steelers rival in the AFC North. The cousin of a former Pitt standout is getting a look from the Steelers. And we try...
Tim Benz: It only took the Penguins 81 games to perfect a winning formula
For as often as the Pittsburgh Penguins have made life difficult for themselves this season, they earned more breathing room than they were given Monday night. Unfortunately for them, thanks to two first-period disallowed goals on weak goalie interference interpretations, the Pens were forced to sweat out another result. Unlike...
Alika Williams embracing utility role for Pirates, proving his bat is better than expected
Alika Williams never had played anywhere but shortstop or second base before this season, when he started taking grounders at other infield positions and even shagging flies in the outfield. Williams knew his best chance of making the Pittsburgh Pirates out of spring training might be as a utility player,...
With season winding down, Penguins’ Reilly Smith snaps 13-game goal droughtVideo
For the first time in nearly a month, Pittsburgh Penguins winger Reilly Smith contributed a goal, delivering the winner Monday against Nashville in a 4-2 victory at PPG Paints Arena. Smith broke a 13-game scoreless streak with the goal, which came on a feed from linemate Lars Eller at 8...
Penguins tame Predators but remain on outside of wild-card playoff position
With everything at stake — or at least the ambitions of playing a minimum of four postseason games on the line — the Pittsburgh Penguins turned to the goaltender they signed this past offseason with hopes he would rejuvenate his sagging career and be a true difference-maker. Alex Nedeljkovic. As...
Aroldis Chapman ejected after giving up 3 runs in 8th inning as Mets rally past Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates endured another meltdown in the back end of their bullpen. This one belonged to Aroldis Chapman, who appeared angered that the strike zone was being squeezed. The seven-time All-Star reliever was ejected by home plate umpire Edwin Moscoso after surrendering a two-run double in a three-run eighth...
Ken Holtzman, MLB’s winningest Jewish pitcher who won 3 World Series with Oakland, dies at 78
CHICAGO — Ken Holtzman, MLB’s winningest Jewish pitcher who threw two no-hitters for the Chicago Cubs and helped the Oakland Athletics win three straight World Series championships in the 1970s, has died, the Cubs announced Monday on social media. He was 78. Holtzman’s brother Bob Holtzman told the St. Louis...
Chase Elliott drives backward after Texas win that could turn around season
FORT WORTH, Texas — Chase Elliott drove backward on the track after an emotional victory that could really get the 2020 Cup champion headed in the right direction again. It was a lot of relief for the 28-year-old driver who is part of NASCAR’s winningest team, and a tribute to...
Caitlin Clark goes No. 1 in WNBA Draft to Indiana Fever, as expected
Caitlin Clark admitted she was a bit nervous before being chosen with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, even though it was no surprise. “I dreamed of this moment since I was in second grade, and it’s taken a lot of hard work, a...
John Sterling retires from Yankees broadcast booth at age 85
NEW YORK — John Sterling, the hyperexcitable New York Yankees broadcaster known for decades of indelible, personalized home run calls, announced his immediate retirement Monday at age 85. Sterling made the unexpected decision a few weeks into his 34th season as the Yankees’ radio play-by-play voice. He had cut back...
Chiefs’ Rashee Rice, along with fellow driver, sued for $10M in recent lawsuit
Two Dallas County residents are suing Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice and fellow driver Teddy Knox for damages of at least $10 million, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday in Dallas County, Texas. On March 30, Edvard Potrovskiy and Irina Gromova were traveling in their 2022 Lexus 350 SUV, according to...
Pitt defensive end Dayon Hayes says he plans to enter NCAA transfer portal
Senior defensive end Dayon Hayes, who was expected to anchor Pitt’s line this season, told TribLive through a direct message on X (formerly Twitter) he is planning to enter the NCAA transfer portal for his final season of collegiate eligibility. In a tweet Hayes posted from his X account, he...
Mt. Lebanon’s Neal Shipley returns from Masters with amazing memories
It’s back to reality Friday for Neal Shipley. A week after playing in the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Shipley, a Mt. Lebanon native and Central Catholic graduate, will be leading the Ohio State Buckeyes golf team at the Robert Kepler Intercollegiate tournament at Ohio State’s Scarlet course. But...
Lakers’ LeBron James, Warriors’ Stephen Curry lead teams into NBA play-in tournament
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are back in the play-in tournament. So is Stephen Curry, as he and Golden State will be fighting for their season. And Jimmy Butler returns as well, after this round last year was the first step on Miami’s way to the NBA Finals....
Westmoreland Campus Clippings: Franklin Regional golfers make noise at next level
The Franklin Regional boys golf program reached a crescendo a few years ago when it produced a PIAA individual champion and then won a WPIAL team title. Big-time recruit Palmer Jackson went from states to Notre Dame, and a number of other Panthers alums moved on to play collegiate golf....
