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Analysis: Is Pirates’ signing of Aroldis Chapman a precursor to a trade?
The Pittsburgh Pirates stunned the baseball world, including their own fan base, by agreeing to a one-year, $10.5 million contract with left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman on Monday. The move can be viewed in multiple ways, the most optimistic being that the Pirates bolstered a bullpen that features two-time All-Star closer...
Westmoreland County freshmen making immediate impact on college hardwood
When Montevallo men’s basketball coach Anthony Komara came to Landon Butler and told the true freshman he would be starting in the season opener, Butler didn’t get sweaty palms. Even if the opponent was the defending NCAA Division II national champion, Nova Southeastern, the team his brother, Bryce, faced in...
Which Penn State early enrollee freshmen are poised to make an impact in 2024?
The positives that come with enrolling early are obvious. Incoming freshmen get an advanced understanding of both the playbook and college life. They’re adding weight and muscle during winter workouts in the Lasch Building. And most importantly, they’re on the field for spring camp, pushing to make an initial impression....
Novak Djokovic holds off Taylor Fritz to reach Australian Open semifinals for 11th time
MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic is back at the stage of the Australian Open where he’s never been beaten. The 10-time champion held off Taylor Fritz, 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, in 3 3/4 hours Tuesday to reach the Australian Open semifinals for the 11th time. He’s won all 10...
Congress considers commemorative coin honoring Roberto Clemente
Pittsburgh Pirates great Roberto Clemente may be honored on a commemorative coin if a measure currently before Congress is approved. U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, joined local Reps. Chris Deluzio and Guy Reschenthaler in introducing legislation that would require the secretary of the treasury to mint commemorative coins honoring...
First Call: A free-agent CB may remain in Pittsburgh; other NFL hires may impact Steelers’ OC search
Tuesday’s “First Call” features some speculation about the future of Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Levi Wallace. We have some NFL coaching and front-office news with Steelers connections. And in local college hoops news, both Pitt and Duquesne are in action. Still liking Levi? According to at least one national post,...
Tim Benz: Mike Tomlin says Steelers are closer to NFL’s elite than they were last year. Is he right?
During his season-ending press conference Thursday, head coach Mike Tomlin was asked if he thought that the gap between his Pittsburgh Steelers and the teams playing in this weekend’s divisional round of the NFL playoffs was smaller than it was a year ago. “Certainly. But we’re watching and not playing,”...
Own goal dooms bumbling Penguins in loss to Coyotes
Thanks in part to a brutal own-goal in the third period, the Pittsburgh Penguins were defeated 5-2 by the Arizona Coyotes at Mullet Arena in Tempe, Ariz. on Monday. During a delayed penalty with the Penguins trailing 3-2, defenseman Kris Letang and forward Evgeni Malkin botched a seemingly mundane simple...
Titans agree to hire Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as head coach, AP source saysVideo
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have agreed to hire Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as their head coach, a person familiar with the decision told the Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal hadn’t been finalized. Callahan replaces...
Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg says he has metastatic prostate cancer
CHICAGO — Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg has been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer. The 64-year-old Sandberg said Monday in a release put out by the Baseball Hall of Fame that he has started treatment. “I am surrounded by my loving wife Margaret, our incredibly supportive family, the...
Source: Pirates sign 35-year-old reliever Aroldis Chapman
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a serious move to shore up their bullpen Monday when they agreed to terms on a one-year, $10.5 million contract with seven-time All-Star reliever Aroldis Chapman, a source confirmed to TribLive. The deal is pending a physical examination. Chapman, 35, would give the Pirates a left-handed...
Now 1 win from a Super Bowl, the Ravens face a big hurdle in Patrick Mahomes and the ChiefsVideo
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Yes, John Harbaugh will cop to having some Taylor Swift songs on his phone. Aside from that, he wasn’t playing along when asked about his next opponent’s celebrity fan. “I haven’t been distracted by that at all,” Harbaugh said. “It hasn’t really crossed my mind at...
Steelers notes: Rams’ Zac Robinson reportedly to interview for O-coordinator
Los Angeles Rams pass-game coordinator Zac Robinson will interview with the Pittsburgh Steelers for their vacant offensive coordinator job, Sports Illustrated reported Monday. Robinson, 37, just completed his fifth season on the Rams’ staff under head coach Sean McVay. Following two seasons as assistant quarterbacks coach and one as assistant...
Jeff Capel wants Pitt to put Duke victory in rear-view mirror, look ahead to Georgia Tech
If Jeff Capel had anything to say about it (and he did), Blake Hinson has moved on from his record-setting seven 3-pointers and Pitt’s victory against Duke. Social media might never end its fun with Hinson’s table-hopping interaction with the Cameron Crazies. But at least the last of those angry...
Eagles plan to interview coach with ties to Philadelphia
According to a report from ESPN senior NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler, the Philadelphia Eagles will be conducting an interview with former Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell. While Fowler’s report doesn’t explicitly state Caldwell is being interviewed for the defensive coordinator position, the Eagles are in need of filling that...
Browns GM says he would ‘absolutely love’ to re-sign Flacco, even as Watson’s backup
BEREA, Ohio — Joe Flacco’s short, surprising stint with the Browns could lead to a second season in Cleveland — maybe as Deshaun Watson’s backup. General manager Andrew Berry said Monday that he would “absolutely love” to re-sign the 39-year-old Flacco, who went 4-1 as a starter and helped the...
UConn, Purdue remain atop jumbled AP Top 25; No. 25 New Mexico moves into rankings
The AP Top 25 had another week of upheaval, with teams bouncing around like kernels in a popcorn maker. The same two teams remained at the top amid the poll turmoil. Reigning national champion Connecticut stayed No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll released Monday, receiving 44...
Chiefs defense continues to overcome mistakes as their march to a Super Bowl defense continues
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Everyone seems to keep waiting for the problems that have plagued the Kansas City Chiefs all season to be their downfall. The dropped passes. The turnovers. The penalties. But one thing has yet to fail them: their defense. It showed up again in Sunday night’s 27-24...
Mark Madden: The Penguins’ problems can be fixed, but will they be acknowledged?
The Penguins were on a 10-4-3 run heading into Monday’s visit to Arizona. That seems pretty good, but not really. That’s 10 wins, 7 losses. Don’t be lured by the siren song of the loser point. Before the Penguins started that run, they were six points out of a wild-card...
Pirates announce several staff changes, name Robby Hammock new manager in Altoona
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced several minor-league staff changes Monday, including new managers for three of the four full-season affiliates. Only manager Miguel Perez at Triple-A Indianapolis remains in his 2023 role. Robby Hammock, who spent last season managing at High-A Greensboro, is the new manager at Double-A Altoona. Hammock will...
Corey Perry signs with the Oilers, is back in the NHL after the Blackhawks terminated his contract
EDMONTON, Alberta — The Edmonton Oilers signed Corey Perry on Monday for the remainder of the season, adding the veteran winger to the hottest team in the NHL nearly two months since the Chicago Blackhawks terminated his contract for unacceptable conduct. Perry, 38, signed a pro-rated deal for the league...
Kansas State jumps to 4th in women’s AP Top 25; South Carolina is still No. 1
Kansas State has its best ranking in 21 years after the Wildcats moved up to fourth in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll on Monday. The Wildcats, who climbed three spots, were last ranked this high in 2003. They have a key Big 12 Conference showdown Monday night at No....
Steelers’ 2024 schedule highlighted by 1st trip to Washington in 8 years, both N.Y. teams at home
Only two players on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ current roster have played in a game for the team in the greater Washington, D.C., area. How long has it been since the Steelers played there? The team was called the Redskins. Two naming iterations later, the Steelers this year will make a...
Luke Weaver guaranteed $2 million by Yankees and could earn up to $8.25 million over 2 years
NEW YORK — Right-hander Luke Weaver is guaranteed $2 million as part of his one-year contract with the New York Yankees, a deal that includes a team option for 2025 and performance bonuses that allow him to earn up to $8.25 million over two seasons. As part of the deal...
Westmoreland County campus clippings: Christiane Frye hits milestone for Seton Hill women
Seton Hill senior basketball player Christiane Frye scored her 1,000th career point as the Griffins (9-7, 6-4) rallied for a 66-62 victory Saturday over visiting Mercyhurst. Frye finished with 18 points, eight in the fourth quarter, while sophomores Helene Cowan (17), Abby Mankins (Greensburg Salem, 12) and Hallie Cowan (11)...
