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Safeties Minkah Fitzpatrick, Trenton Thompson questionable for Steelers vs. Ravens
The drama of who plays at safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers with their season on the line will linger on for at least another day. All Pro Minkah Fitzpatrick and fill-in starter Trenton Thompson each were deemed questionable to play in Saturday’s Steelers regular-season finale at the Baltimore Ravens, according...
Kenny Pickett given clean injury designation, on track to be Steelers’ QB2 vs. Ravens
Kenny Pickett was a full participant at each of the three Pittsburgh Steelers practices this week and carries no injury status designation headed into Saturday’s regular-season finale at the Baltimore Ravens. Pickett is on track to be in uniform and serve as the backup to Mason Rudolph for a game...
Steelers’ Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren one of NFL’s best — and most balanced — RB duos
It was fitting that, during the game in which they became the fourth Pittsburgh Steelers running back duo to eclipse 1,000 yards from scrimmage in a season, Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren combined for their most productive game together. Never in 31 games before last week’s win at the Seattle...
Mets and center fielder Harrison Bader agree to 1-year deal for about $10 million, AP source says
NEW YORK — Center fielder Harrison Bader and the New York Mets have agreed to a one-year contract for about $10 million, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the move was pending a physical and...
Braves rework Sale’s contract, agree to $38 million, 2-year deal with ’26 club option
ATLANTA — Chris Sale will admit he didn’t live up to his end of a big-money deal with the Boston Red Sox. Now, with a reworked contract and feeling better than he has in years, the injury-plagued pitcher is hoping to earn his hefty paycheck from the Atlanta Braves. The...
NBA fines Nets $100,000 for violating participation policy by resting 4 players
The NBA fined the Brooklyn Nets $100,000 on Thursday, marking the first time a team was sanctioned for violating the league’s player participation policy that went into effect this season. The Nets held out four rotation players — starters Spencer Dinwiddie, Nic Claxton and Cam Johnson, along with key reserve...
Steelers ILB Elandon Roberts says he’s returning from injury for game vs. Ravens
After last week’s gameday roster at inside linebacker included a pair of recent practice-squad call-ups who came out of retirement earlier this year, the return of starter Elandon Roberts is a welcome prospect for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Roberts, the veteran run-stuffer, said Thursday that he will play in Saturday’s regular-season...
Penguins forward Matt Nieto undergoes knee surgery
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Nieto underwent laparoscopic surgery on his right knee and is expected to be sidelined until mid-February at the earliest. The team announced Nieto’s procedure via a release Thursday but did not specify when it took place. An expected recovery time frame of six to eight weeks...
MetLife Stadium to remove 1,740 seats for 2026 World Cup, officials hoping to host final
NEW YORK — MetLife Stadium officials plan to remove 1,740 seats to widen the field for World Cup matches as they hope to host the 2026 final but will retain a narrower surface for this year’s Copa América. The stadium in suburban East Rutherford, New Jersey, is among the contenders...
Alabama linebacker Chris Braswell declares for NFL draft
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama linebacker Chris Braswell is heading into the NFL draft. Braswell joined fellow linebacker Dallas Turner and offensive tackle JC Latham in announcing plans to leave the Crimson Tide for the NFL. He announced his decision in a post Thursday on Instagram. “Throughout my tenure at UA,...
Next on the Tee: Kermit Zarley recalls U.S. Open battle with Jack Nicklaus at Pebble Beach
Next on the Tee host Chris Mascaro kicks off Season 11 of the podcast with guests Tom Patri, Kermit Zarley, Bob Winters and Jane Crafter. Patri, a Golf Magazine Top 100 instructor discusses the deadline that wasn’t with the Public Investment Fund and the PGA Tour. The New Year’s deadline...
Tim Benz: Penguins are facing a different kind of challenge in Boston
For the Pittsburgh Penguins, this will be a different challenge. Different. Certainly not less daunting. But, different. Since Christmas, Pittsburgh’s perpetually up-and-down hockey team has played four games. Three of them came against opponents they are chasing in the Metropolitan Division standings as they flail away in an attempt to...
PIAA plans to move Aliquippa football to Class 5A under competitive-balance rule
In a move coach Mike Warfield called déjà vu, the PIAA has notified Aliquippa that its football team will be forced up another classification before next season. The Quips won the Class 4A state title this fall and were runners-up in 2022, and the PIAA now plans to move them...
U mad, bro?: Steelers fans are riled up about Kenny Pickett and the media coverage of him
It was a very contentious week when it comes to Pittsburgh Steelers coverage. Everybody had opinions about what went down with Kenny Pickett’s healthy scratch heading into Seattle. And all of them were very heated. We touch on many of them and more in this week’s “U mad, bro?” I...
First Call: Cam Heyward leaves future open; Travis Kelce rips Tomlin critics; Jags-Titans injury update
Thursday’s “First Call” features an unknown future for Pittsburgh Steelers defensive captain Cameron Heyward and an injury report on one of the games that impacts the Steelers’ playoff hopes. Plus, Tyreek Hill’s agent provides an update on the scary house fire at his client’s home. And Travis Kelce has some...
Forward Jesse Puljujarvi joins Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on tryout
Forward Jesse Puljujarvi joined the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on a professional tryout (PTO) contract Thursday morning. That team announced the transaction via a release. Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas revealed those plans for Puljujarvi during a radio interview with team broadcaster Josh Getzoff on Wednesday evening. Markus Lehto,...
Diggins scores 16 as Massachusetts downs Duquesne 80-61Video
AMHERST, Mass. — Rahsool Diggins scored 16 points, and Massachusetts beat Duquesne, 80-61, in an Atlantic 10 opener on Wednesday night. Diggins shot 5 of 8 from the field and 6 for 7 from the line for the Minutemen (10-3). Matt Cross scored 15 points and added eight rebounds. Jaylen...
Brock Purdy, Tua Tagovailoa were selected to their 1st Pro Bowl as the starting quarterbacksVideo
Brock Purdy and Tua Tagovailoa were selected to their first Pro Bowl as the starting quarterbacks for their respective conferences. It’s the first time the two starting QBs are first-time picks since the 1999 season when Pro Football Hall of Famers Peyton Manning and Kurt Warner were chosen. Purdy was...
Miles Killebrew gets 1st Pro Bowl nod, joins Steelers teammates T.J. Watt, Minkah Fitzpatrick
Outside linebacker T.J. Watt and free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick are used to being recognized by their NFL peers for what they accomplish on the football field. Such accolades aren’t as common for Miles Killebrew. The veteran special teams player joined his more decorated Pittsburgh Steelers teammates Wednesday when Killebrew, Watt...
Steelers’ rookie class making impact, looks like major part of future
Consider the source biased, if you must. But in the opinion of Broderick Jones, efforts from general manager Omar Khan and the Pittsburgh Steelers player personnel department in the 2023 draft were quite successful. “Omar did a great job,” Jones said, laughing. “That’s all I can say.” Jones continued to...
Firefighters put out large fire at the home of Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek HillVideo
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill and his family are safe after fire rescue crews responded to a large fire at his South Florida home Wednesday afternoon. The house, which is located in Southwest Ranches about 30 miles northwest of Miami, was shown Wednesday on local station...
Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, ILB Elandon Roberts return to practice on limited basis for Steelers
Two defensive starters returned to practice on a limited basis Wednesday, but one on offense did not take any reps as the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare to face the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday at M&T Bank Stadium. It’s the first free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) and inside linebacker Elandon Roberts (pectoral)...
Michigan QB McCarthy says sign-stealing saga masked work of players who ‘did things the right way’Video
The sign-stealing scandal that has hung over Michigan’s season has overshadowed the work the team has put in to go unbeaten and reach the College Football Playoff championship game, quarterback J.J. McCarthy said Wednesday. Michigan plays Washington for the national title in Houston on Monday as the NCAA continues to...
McIlroy eases off criticism of LIV Golf. He’s says Rahm defection was a smart business moveVideo
KAPALUA, Hawaii — Rory McIlroy has gone from being the harshest critic of LIV Golf to extending an olive branch. He said on a British soccer podcast Wednesday he was too judgmental about players defecting and has accepted that LIV is “part of our sport now.” He referred to Jon...
Lamar Jackson to be held out of Ravens’ regular-season finale. Tyler Huntley set to start at QBVideo
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Lamar Jackson again is missing the end of the regular season, except this time it’s a good sign for the Baltimore Ravens. Jackson will not play in Baltimore’s finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend, coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday. Harbaugh said Tyler Huntley will start...
