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Pitt coach Jeff Capel sees progress from his young team, but he’s smart and savvy enough to understand a lot can happen between November and March. He will continue to learn more Tuesday night in the ACC/SEC Challenge when Missouri (5-2) visits Petersen Events Center. “I think we’re pretty good,”...

CLEVELAND — Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett did not suffer any structural damage to his left shoulder in Sunday’s game at Denver, a positive development for a Cleveland team rocked by major injuries all season. Garrett, who has 13 sacks for Cleveland’s top-ranked defense, got hurt during the...

Pitt middle linebacker Brandon George has decided to use his final season of eligibility elsewhere after announcing on social media Monday night his intention to enter the transfer portal. Thank you Pitt???????????? pic.twitter.com/10XGakT15F— Brandon George (@B_George06) November 27, 2023 George was among five seniors with eligibility who were honored at...

A video posted on the Pittsburgh Steelers social media account Sunday night showed a dance party taking place inside the visiting locker room at Paycor Stadium following a 16-10 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals. Players young and old were cutting the rug, from elder statesman Cameron Heyward to veteran Elandon...

CINCINNATI – Five things we learned from Steelers 16, Bengals 10: 1. Free-and-out A quick review of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ drive chart from Sunday’s win reveals the (relative) absence of what had been one ubiquitous digit: 3. As in, a “3” under the category of “# plays” in the “Ball...

It has been two decades since the Saint Vincent men’s basketball team started 5-0. With a fast-paced style and skilled lineup, SVC is becoming a must-see attraction in Latrobe. The Bearcats were averaging 90 points and winning by a margin of 21 with their 5-0 mark heading into the Thanksgiving...

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ cratered right wing depth might get a boost as soon as Tuesday. Forward Bryan Rust, sidelined for the past three games because of an undisclosed injury, is expected to be a “game-time” decision for a road contest against the Nashville Predators. Typically, such a label — which...

Lacking the most important element in trying to pinpoint the identity of Pitt’s next offensive coordinator — that being the key to the desk drawer where Pat Narduzzi keeps his list of candidates — we are left to speculate. Coach searches are typically secretive endeavors for obvious, professional reasons. The...

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 7-4. They’ll be 9-4 after beating pushovers in their next two games. After that, their schedule gets harder but not a lot. It’s easy to imagine the Steelers finishing, say, 11-6 and getting the No. 1 wild card in the AFC. Heck, the Steelers could win...

If you’re not actually looking for the Mat Factory, you may drive right by it. Situated at 2827 Leechburg Road in Lower Burrell, the Mat Factory has a mat space of just 22 feet by 75 feet, which is just fine with founder Isaac Greeley. “I’ve always loved that atmosphere...

Even before she enrolled at Cal (Pa.), Knoch alumnae Nina Shaw had plenty of familiarity with the school. She often played in a summer league there, even staying in the dorms. And Vulcans women’s basketball coach Jess Strom started recruiting Shaw when the point guard was a freshman in high...

Monday’s “First Call” takes a look at the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opponent next week. We also check in on injuries to two key Cleveland Browns and an important Cincinnati Bengal. Then we see how a former Steeler helped close out a win for the Ravens in Los Angeles. Bird’s eye view...

The Pittsburgh Steelers improved to 7-4 by virtue of their 16-10 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Mark Madden of 105.9 The X and TribLive is still trying to figure out how that is possible given their frequent inability to score points. Despite the fact that the offense got...

During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Mitch Keller Positions: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 27 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 220 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Went 13-9 with a 4.21 ERA and 1.25 WHIP, 210 strikeouts against 55 walks...

The Burrowless Bengals got a taste of a rejuvenated Kenny Pickett on Sunday as the Steelers racked up the yards and just enough points to beat Cincinnati. With Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow out for the season with a wrist injury, the Steelers came into town and sent the fans down...

Forward Lukas Svejkovsky had two goals and an assist for the Wheeling Nailers in a 4-1 home win against the Iowa Heartlanders at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va. on Sunday. Goaltender Taylor Gauthier made 28 saves on 29 shots in the victory, raising his record to 4-3-0 while forwards Matthew...

CINCINNATI — Whether intentional or not, on the first play of Sunday’s game, the Pittsburgh Steelers offense delivered a message. In the first game of the post-Matt Canada era, things apparently were going to look noticeably different under interim coordinator Eddie Faulkner and play-caller Mike Sullivan. Quarterback Kenny Pickett took...

DENVER — Russell Wilson accounted for two touchdowns and Denver’s defense produced three more takeaways and a safety in the Broncos’ 29-12 win over the injury-riddled Cleveland Browns on Sunday. With their fifth consecutive victory, the Broncos (6-5) moved above .500 for the first time under coach Sean Payton. The...

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals are facing life without Joe Burrow. The first week didn’t go so well. With a healthy Burrow, the Bengals won four straight games and were firmly back in the AFC playoff picture. Their star quarterback is now out for the season with a torn ligament...