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Scottie Scheffler shoots 66 to move into contention to win 3rd straight Phoenix Open
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Scottie Scheffler surged into contention to win a third straight Phoenix Open on Sunday, overcoming a huge mistake on the 18th hole to shoot a 5-under 66 in the weather-delayed third round. Scheffler was at 13 under, two shots behind Sahith Theegala and Nick Taylor as players...
Norwin, GCC girls could draw No. 1 seeds as WPIAL playoff brackets are revealed
Brian Brozeski doesn’t wade too far into the waters of bracketology. The Norwin girls basketball coach would rather look at a playoff bracket as an extension of his team’s schedule. Take it and move on, no questions asked. “Anything can happen,” Brozeski said. “Look at our boys soccer team. There...
Super Bowl updates: Taylor Swift arrives at Allegiant Stadium
LAS VEGAS — Live updates from the Super Bowl in Las Vegas. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. ET, and the game will air on CBS and Nickelodeon: Taylor Swift has arrived Taylor Swift finished her epic trek from the Tokyo Dome to Allegiant Stadium for the Super Bowl on...
Mark Madden: The Penguins face a tall task to reach the playoffs, so where do they go from here?
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ run is over. (It’s actually been over for years, but now there’s no denying.) The Penguins are a withered husk of what they used to be and fancy they still are. Sidney Crosby is their primary strength. That’s easy to believe. But the Penguins can’t score. They...
Iconic Three Rivers Stadium implosion anniversary falls on Super Bowl SundayVideo
It was a beautiful day for the end of a sporting era on this day 23 years ago in Pittsburgh. Three Rivers Stadium was imploded under cold temps and sunny blue skies on Feb. 11, 2001 to make way for two newer sporting venues — PNC Park and Heinz Field...
Gateway grad Sarah Corrie chasing PSAC indoor shot put title
Sarah Corrie is on a mission to bring home another Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference shot put title this winter, and the Gateway graduate is on her way to again challenging for gold. The Slippery Rock standout kicked off the indoor season Dec. 2 with a runner-up finish at the Youngstown...
Pirates by Position: Once a strength, Endy Rodriguez’s injury makes catcher a concern
When the 2023 season ended, general manager Ben Cherington called catcher a position that appeared to be a strength for the Pittsburgh Pirates, in terms of talent and depth. After a mid-July call-up, Endy Rodriguez showed off a strong arm and a positive personality in his rookie season. Jason Delay...
Once a pariah in NFL circles, legalized betting has become as much a part of Super Bowl as the game itself
After decades of treating gambling like a pariah, the NFL has pushed all of its chips into the center of the table. The league is all in when it comes to Las Vegas — the world’s gambling mecca and host city of Super Bowl LVIII — and partnerships with sports...
Super Bowl prop bets take on life of their own among wagering community
Caesars sportsbook executive Adam Pullen has taken sizeable bets in his two-plus decades establishing the betting lines for the Super Bowl. Just not a six-figure wager on which side a coin will land. That changed when a gambler visiting the famed Las Vegas casino plopped down $100,000 on the outcome...
Minor league report: Nailers tie record with 12th consecutive winVideo
The Wheeling Nailers claimed their 12th consecutive win on Saturday with a 3-0 shutout of the Reading Royals at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va. With the victory, the Nailers tied a franchise record — since moving to Wheeling in 1992 — for longest winning streak. The 2003-04 Nailers initially set...
‘Careless’ 1st period dooms Penguins in Winnipeg
Despite 29 saves on 31 shots by goaltender Tristan Jarry, the Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the host Winnipeg Jets, 2-1, on Saturday at Canada Life Centre. Saturday’s result came less than 24 hours after a 3-2 road loss to the Minnesota Wild on Friday. “We didn’t establish the game we...
Dustin Johnson wins LIV Golf Las Vegas in windy, chilly conditions
LAS VEGAS — Dustin Johnson won LIV Golf Las Vegas on Saturday in windy and chilly conditions for his third victory on the Saudi-funded tour, pulling ahead with a birdie on No. 17 and closing with a par to edge Peter Uihlein and Talor Gooch by a stroke. Johnson shot...
Nick Taylor takes 1-shot lead into Sunday at waterlogged Phoenix OpenVideo
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Nick Taylor had a one-shot lead at 13-under-par with 12 holes left in the third round of the waterlogged Phoenix Open when play was suspended Saturday because of darkness. The Canadian continued to ride his fast start after matching the TPC Scottsdale record with an 11-under 60...
Despite splashy offenses, defense should decide Super Bowl between Chiefs, 49ers
LAS VEGAS — The Chiefs go as far as Patrick Mahomes takes them. The 49ers have Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, George Kittle and a star-studded group surrounding Brock Purdy. This Super Bowl will come down to the other side of the ball. Defense wins the Vince Lombardi Trophy on Sunday....
Abmas moves past ‘Big O’ in scoring as Texas throttles West VirginiaVideo
AUSTIN, Texas — Dylan Disu scored 19 of his 27 points in the first half, and Max Abmas scored 19 points and moved past Oscar Robertson on the all-time scoring list and Texas routed West Virginia, 94-58, on Saturday. Abmas, a graduate transfer who played four years at Oral Roberts,...
Duquesne holds off St. Bonaventure for A-10 road victory
OLEAN, N.Y. — Fousseyni Drame scored 16 points to lead Duquesne over Saint Bonaventure, 75-69, on Saturday. Drame added 14 rebounds for the Dukes (14-9, 4-6 Atlantic 10 Conference). Jimmy Clark III contributed 15 points and eight assists, and Dae Dae Grant scored 10 of his 12 points in the...
Following OT heartbreaker Thursday, Robert Morris tops Milwaukee for 10th win on year
Robert Morris was left with a bad taste in mouth after Thursday’s overtime loss at home to Green Bay, the Horizon League’s top team. Making matters worse, guard TJ Wainwright went down with an injury, which kept him out of Saturday afternoon’s matchup at UPMC Events Center vs. Milwaukee. Facing...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: No-showing NFL Honors bad look for Steelers’ T.J. Watt
For the Pittsburgh Steelers, this past Thursday’s NFL Honors show was an evening of triumph and perceived tragedy. The triumph was Cameron Heyward being given the Walter Payton Man of the Year award in recognition of off-the-field community service. Heyward is a thoroughly good man who has given back from...
Here’s how to bet legally on the Super Bowl
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — More people in the U.S. than ever before are expected to bet on this year’s Super Bowl, including novice bettors attracted to the game due to the possible attendance of pop star Taylor Swift, whose boyfriend Travis Kelce will be among the players. With sports betting...
Analysis: Despite a disappointing offseason, the Pirates — fingers crossed — should be better
When the Pittsburgh Pirates completed a season that marked a 14-win jump, Ben Cherington acknowledged the importance of their improvement but stressed the need to keep getting better. The Pirates general manager knows a 76-win season and fourth-place finish in the National League Central isn’t satisfactory. “It starts with me...
Several late picks and undrafted players make an impact for Chiefs and 49ers
LAS VEGAS — If you’re the last player picked in the NFL draft, at least you get a nickname — Mr. Irrelevant — and a certain amount of fanfare. When you’re taken a little bit earlier, you’re just a normal seventh-round selection. “I had no idea where I was going....
South Fayette product, Chiefs WR Justin Watson seeks 3rd Super Bowl ring over 4-year span
He might be earning a third Super Bowl ring Sunday. But Justin Watson holds a former football championship near and dear to his heart, too. “One of my favorite things when I go home is you pull into South Fayette, and right off the exit there’s a sign that says...
New Kensington native David Girardi preps for Super Bowl as Patrick Mahomes’ position coach
An increasing number of people are beginning to wonder if Patrick Mahomes just might end up as the greatest quarterback of all time. And at present, Mahomes’ defined position coach hails from New Kensington. David Girardi has been part of the Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive staff since Mahomes took over...
Minor league report: Penguins fall in shootout, Nailers’ winning streak reaches 11Video
Forward Vinnie Hinostroza had a goal in regulation and two assists for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 5-4 shootout loss to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms at the PPL Center in Allentown on Friday. Goaltender Joel Blomqvist made 27 saves on 31 shots in regulation and overtime as his record slipped...
Penguins’ power play falters again in loss to Marc-Andre Fleury, Wild
Before Friday’s game at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn., the Pittsburgh Penguins participated in a ceremony celebrating their old goaltender, Marc-Andre Fleury, who recently played his 1,000th career game with his current employer, the Minnesota Wild. After the game, they were presumably cranky over a problem that has...
