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Trevor Lawrence still in concussion protocol as Jaguars prepare to play without star QB
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Trevor Lawrence was in the facility but still in the NFL’s concussion protocol Wednesday, leaving the Jacksonville Jaguars preparing to play without their star quarterback for the first time in three seasons. Coach Doug Pederson said Lawrence is “progressing well” but declined to speculate on Lawrence’s chances...
West Virginia lands 4-star WR to highlight 2024 recruiting class
Ric’Darious Farmer committed to three schools during the past year. West Virginia was the final, and official, one. The four-star wide receiver from Melbourne Central Catholic in Florida signed a letter of intent with West Virginia on Wednesday, part of a 22-player class for the Mountaineers. “Day Day” Farmer (5-foot-11,...
Steelers notes: Myles Jack ready to step back in at ILB, T.J. Watt leads AFC OLB Pro Bowl voting
Myles Jack looks back at his experience with the Pittsburgh Steelers last season, and he doesn’t believe it’s representative of his play or abilities. “I was pushing through a lot of things last year,” Jack said, referencing a nagging groin injury, “and that’s probably a bad habit of mine. I’ve...
Jets QB Aaron Rodgers activated from IR as next step in rehab. He won’t play again until next seasonVideo
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers will remain on the practice field to continue working on his return for the New York Jets but for next season. Coach Robert Saleh announced Wednesday the four-time NFL MVP was being activated from the injured reserve list, a move that’s merely the next...
James Franklin welcomes Penn State’s 2024 recruiting class, including 3 WPIAL standouts
STATE COLLEGE — James Franklin was in a jovial mood Wednesday, joking that he might get more than five hours of sleep per night now. And it’s easy to understand why. A lot of big-picture questions have been answered for Penn State this month. A few weeks ago, the Nittany...
Trenton Thompson remains out of Steelers practice but Najee Harris, Isaac Seumalo return
Trenton Thompson missed another practice, putting into question the availability of yet another Pittsburgh Steelers safety for Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Thompson has not practiced this week after suffering what initially was characterized by the team as a “stinger” during this past Saturday’s loss at the Indianapolis Colts....
Kenny Pickett has ‘good day’ at Steelers practice, Mike Tomlin leaves open he’ll play vs. Bengals
With regards to who will start at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ next game, don’t write down Mason Rudolph’s name in permanent marker just yet. Indications are Kenny Pickett continues to remain in play for the role. Pickett had what coach Mike Tomlin characterized as “a good day” at practice...
Mike Tomlin: WR George Pickens won’t be benched for Steelers game against Bengals
If George Pickens faces any discipline from the Pittsburgh Steelers for his recent on-field conduct and subsequent comments to the media, it won’t be made public, and it won’t involve the second-year wide receiver being benched Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Coach Mike Tomlin said Wednesday that Pickens is a...
For the Penguins, struggles with the Hurricanes are nothing new
Pittsburgh Penguins backup goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic enjoyed his time as a member of the Carolina Hurricanes. Especially because his best season as an NHLer came during his employment in the Piedmont. As a rookie in 2020-21, Nedeljkovic was named to the NHL’s All-Rookie team after posting a 15-5-3 record in...
Mark Madden: Steelers need to bench George Pickens, then dump him this offseason
On Saturday at Indianapolis, Steelers wideout George Pickens quit on a play. Pickens stood idle while running back Jaylen Warren got tackled at the Colts’ 1-yard line. If Pickens blocks, Warren scores a touchdown. On Tuesday, Pickens said he declined to block because he didn’t want to risk injury, citing...
Freshman Owen McCown leads UTSA to Frisco Bowl win over Marshall
FRISCO, Texas — Redshirt freshman Owen McCown recovered from a shaky beginning to his first start of the year to complete 22 of 31 passes for 251 yards and two touchdowns as UTSA rallied from a two touchdown deficit to beat Marshall, 35-17, in the Frisco Bowl on Tuesday night....
‘I feel like this is my final stop’: Andrew McCutchen says he hopes to retire as a Pirate
Andrew McCutchen is vocal about his desire to play for the Pittsburgh Pirates, so the decision to return for another season proved “fairly quick” and “pretty painless” for the five-time All-Star and fan favorite. After McCutchen’s one-year, $5 million contract with the Pirates was announced Wednesday morning, the 37-year-old designated...
Central Catholic DE and German OL among 1st to officially commit on Pitt’s signing day
Moritz Schmoranzer kick-started Pitt’s signing day at 7:08 a.m. Wednesday when coach Pat Narduzzi received a signed national letter of intent from the German-born offensive lineman. Schmoranzer sent his letter from Germany where he is spending the holidays before enrolling next month. Let’s go‼️ All the way from Germany! ????????...
Tim Benz: September mistakes in December? Welcome to a winter of discontent for Steelers fans
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin often says that he does not like to “paint with a broad brush.” After losing a third straight game Saturday in Indianapolis, though, Tomlin understood it was time to use a few wide strokes when describing what is wrong with his team. One of them...
First Call: Ex-NFL, Pitt player calls out George Pickens’ effort; Pat Freiermuth owns bad play vs. Colts
If Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens thinks that only non-athlete media types are criticizing his lack of effort, then he is sorely mistaken. Pat Freiermuth is taking the blame for a bad play in the Steelers’ most recent loss. The officiating crew has been revealed for this week’s Steelers-Bengals...
2023 TribLive HSSN Terrific 25 Football All-Stars
Here’s a look at the TribLive High School Sports Network’s Terrific 25 football all-stars for the 2023 season. Terrific 25 Tyree Alualu North Allegheny, RB/LB 6-0, 220, senior Alualu was a two-way standout for the Tigers, who won back-to-back WPIAL Class 6A titles. He rushed for nearly 900 yards and...
Analysis: Eagles in world of hurt, uncertainty after 3-game losing streak
PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts might have the answer why the once-mighty Eagles have slid from 10-1 and the top of the NFC to 10-4 and fighting for a division title amid a three-game losing streak. A streak in which they failed to score more than 19 points. A streak that...
Longtime Chiefs offensive lineman Ed Budde dies at age 83
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Ed Budde, who spent 14 years playing along the offensive line of the Kansas City Chiefs and helped the franchise win its first Super Bowl with a victory over Minnesota in 1970, died Tuesday. He was 83. The family announced his death through a statement issued...
Jake Paul to train with USA Boxing, go with team to Paris Olympics
LOS ANGELES — Jake Paul is teaming up with USA Boxing to put a spotlight on the nation’s top competitors at the Paris Olympics. Paul announced the partnership Wednesday with the amateur sport’s U.S. governing body. The YouTube star and professional boxer will train with Olympic qualifiers and other fighters...
QB transfers dominate headlines, but portal impacts every position in college football
All the attention surrounding quarterbacks who switch schools has overshadowed how the transfer portal has affected the way colleges try to stockpile talent at other positions. The Associated Press measured the impact of the transfers by tracking the top 20 prospects at every position each year from 2019-22, as rated...
Pitt secures commitments from 2 more transfers: defensive end David Ojiegbe, tight end Jake Overman
The results of Pitt’s venture into the transfer portal won’t be completely known until the end of the 2024 season, but it’s clear coach Pat Narduzzi considers that avenue an important road toward rebuilding his program. Narduzzi claimed his seventh and eighth verbal commitments from transfers Tuesday when former Clemson...
Backup QBs on display across NFL as teams push toward postseason
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Joe Flacco was at home a month ago, all but ready to accept his 15-year NFL career might be over. Then came a phone call from his agent with an invitation to a workout with the Cleveland Browns. A commercial flight and practice squad deal later,...
Column: Reviewing the year in golf based on shots from every club in the bagVideo
One swing can win a tournament as easily as it can lose one. Other shots are more subtle, and even if they don’t yield birdies or eagles, they can go a long way in shaping a player’s season. What follows is an annual review of the year in golf by...
Pitt’s Jeff Capel likes team’s progress, seeks improved on-court communication
Jeff Capel’s sixth season as Pitt’s head coach is off to a good (not great) start. The 8-3 record is nothing special, and he knows it. The Panthers have won eight of their first 11 games in three of Capel’s five previous seasons. “Certainly would not like to have three...
Broderick Jones, Pat Freiermuth added to Steelers injury report
Right tackle Broderick Jones and tight end Pat Freiermuth were additions to the Pittsburgh Steelers injury report on Tuesday, each of the starters on offense listed as a limited participant at practice. Jones has an ankle injury and Freiermuth a knee ailment. Neither is expected to miss Saturday’s game against...
