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Steelers’ Christian Kuntz, Mike Tomlin in disbelief over false start call on punt
A bob of the head left Christian Kuntz scratching his head, while Mike Tomlin was left figuratively shaking his dismissively. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ long snapper, Kuntz was flagged for a curious false start during the fourth quarter of Thursday night’s loss to the New England Patriots. “I was given an...
After healthy scratch, DL DeMarvin Leal vows to earn way back on field for Steelers
DeMarvin Leal is so oozing with talent, he has never had to deal with what he encountered Thursday. His coaches told him they wouldn’t be needing his services. Leal admitted that being designated a healthy scratch by the Pittsburgh Steelers hurt. “Definitely did,” Leal said. “But it’s the name of...
Tim Benz: Kareem Rozier’s maturity, leadership keys to Duquesne’s early success
Duquesne sophomore point guard Kareem Rozier turned 19 right before Thanksgiving. But if you meet him, talk to him, or just see him run the Dukes on the floor, you might say to yourself, “Are we sure he isn’t 29? Or 39? And is he really running the point? Or...
5 things we learned: Lack of faith in running game late hurts Steelers’ cause
Five things we learned from Patriots 21, Steelers 18: 1. Rundown feeling New England entered the game with the NFL’s third-ranked run defense, so it wasn’t like the Steelers didn’t know they might have a difficult time running the ball. Falling into an 18-point deficit in the first half also...
Penguins recall trio from Wilkes-Barre/ScrantonVideo
The Pittsburgh Penguins made a series of transactions Friday morning in advance of their road game against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Most notably, forward Noel Acciari, who has been sidelined for the past three games due to an undisclosed ailment, was placed on injured...
Penn State could make college football history in 2023 Peach Bowl
Penn State’s trip to the Peach Bowl on Dec. 30 to face off against Ole Miss brings an opportunity for the Nittany Lions to make college football history. The Nittany Lions have recorded a win in five of the “New Year’s Six” bowl games — the Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl,...
Mark Madden: Steelers should fire Mike Tomlin
Coach Mike Tomlin should be fired the minute this wasted Steelers season ends. Enough with adhering religiously to what daddy and granddaddy did. When the coach deserves to be fired, fire him. Never changing coaches is supposed to give the Steelers stability. Do these Steelers look stable to you? Tomlin’s...
Steelers vs. Patriots: What they’re saying in New England after 21-18 win
For the first time this season, the New England Patriots had some life. Thanks to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Sports writers for the Boston Globe and Boston Herald remarked Thursday night’s game in Pittsburgh was actually entertaining. All at the Steelers expense. “How refreshing, how fulfilling, how doggone good did it...
First Call: Steelers’ upset losses result in historically bad stat; ex-ref disagrees with Christian Kuntz penalty
Friday’s “First Call” puts the Pittsburgh Steelers’ egregious losses to the Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots into a historical context. At least one former NFL official thinks the Steelers got jobbed on the Christian Kuntz call Thursday night. The rest of the teams in the AFC playoff picture will...
Pirates A to Z: A starter upon arrival, Endy Rodriguez emerged as catcher of the futureVideo
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Endy Rodriguez Position: Catcher Bats: Both Throws: Right Age: 23 Height: 6-foot Weight: 200 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Batted .220/.284/.328 with seven doubles, two triples, three home runs and 13...
Airing of Grievances: Impotent offense, disappointing defense, scattered coaching as Steelers gag against Patriots
Under normal circumstances, I wouldn’t bat an eyelash at the Pittsburgh Steelers getting dusted at home by the New England Patriots. During the height of the Tom Brady-Bill Belichick years, that was a common occurrence. However, Brady is long gone and so is that era of Patriots football. They entered...
‘I feel like I let the guys down:’ Mitch Trubisky struggles in 1st start in a year for Steelers
Some of his teammates were long gone. The vast majority of the others had showered and were getting ready to leave. But Mitch Trubisky sat alone in his chair in front of his stall in the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room at Acrisure Stadium. He stared blankly forward with slumped posture....
Shady Side Academy girls basketball coach Jonna Burke no longer facing suspension after judge’s ruling
After a judge’s ruling Thursday, Shady Side Academy girls basketball coach Jonna Burke is no longer facing a one-year suspension for contacting a junior high player’s parents via social media. U.S. Magistrate Judge Cynthia Reed Eddy issued a permanent injuction Thursday that said Burke “is restored to her full coaching...
Patriots’ JuJu Smith-Schuster makes big plays, gets win in his 1st game against Steelers
JuJu Smith-Schuster had plenty of reasons to smile late Thursday night. The least of which was when he referenced the color and style of the jerseys bearing his name in circulation in the public. “I probably have more Steelers jerseys still than the Patriots,” Smith-Schuster said. The formerly precocious Pittsburgh...
Steelers suffer 2nd straight embarrassing home loss, falling to last-place Patriots
Just when it looked like the Pittsburgh Steelers couldn’t set the bar any lower in terms of humiliating home defeats, they found a way to limbo under it Thursday night. Fresh off an upset loss to two-win Arizona four days earlier, the Steelers also were no match for the two-win...
Bills coach Sean McDermott apologizes for referencing 9/11 hijackers in team meeting 4 years ago
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — An emotional Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott acknowledged regret Thursday for crediting the 9/11 hijackers for their coordination during a team meeting four years ago. McDermott had cited the hijackers while stressing the importance of communication. Upon realizing how his message was being interpreted, McDermott said...
Steelers notes: Thin at OLB after Markus Golden scratch, team loses Alex Highsmith in 1st half
The Pittsburgh Steelers made the decision to designate veteran outside linebacker Markus Golden as a healthy inactive for Thursday night’s game against the New England Patriots. Based on the way the early portion of the game played out, they perhaps grew to quickly regret that decision. Golden was their top...
Aliquippa dominates Dallas to become school’s 1st undefeated state championship team
MECHANICSBURG — Not Ty Law. Not Darrelle Revis. None of the all-time greats in Aliquippa history had ever celebrated an undefeated state championship. That perfect ending had eluded the Quips five times before, including just a year ago here at Cumberland Valley. But this season turned out flawless. Tikey Hayes...
Steelers welcome Thursday night spotlight, though short turnaround presents challenges
When the Pittsburgh Steelers arrived at Acrisure Stadium in advance for their game Thursday evening, it might have felt as if they’d just left. After all, those players and coaches had just left that facility less than 100 hours earlier. Furthermore, it was the second time in a five-week span...
Jags employee charged with stealing $22M gambled away 99% of funds, plans guilty plea, lawyer says
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A former Jacksonville Jaguars financial manager accused of stealing more than $22 million from the franchise has a gambling addiction and plans to plead guilty to resolve federal charges against him, his attorney said Thursday. Attorney Alex King of First Coast Criminal Defense in Jacksonville released a...
QB Joe Flacco set for 2nd start as Browns meet Jaguars with AFC playoff ramifications
CLEVELAND — Joe Flacco has gone from the couch to contention. Signed three weeks ago by Cleveland as emergency protection when quarterback Deshaun Watson was lost with a season-ending shoulder injury, Flacco has a chance to get the Browns into the playoffs — a scenario not even he could have...
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence returns to practice in hope of playing Browns
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence returned to practice in a limited capacity Thursday, taking another step toward playing at Cleveland despite a high ankle sprain. Lawrence took snaps, moved around on his right ankle and threw passes during the portion of practice open to reporters. It came...
Entertaining Saint Vincent men’s basketball team off to scorching start
A quick glance at the Presidents’ Athletic Conference men’s basketball statistics shows Saint Vincent is tops in assists per game (16.1) and assist-to-turnover ratio (1.52). That makes sense for a team that shares the ball, plays at a breakneck pace and throws alley-oops in transition. Social media videos tell the...
LB Elandon Roberts, RB Najee Harris among injured players active for Steelers’ game vs. Patriots
Four starters who were listed as questionable for the Pittsburgh Steelers are active for the game Thursday night against the New England Patriots at Acrisure Stadium. Running back Najee Harris (knee), left guard Isaac Seumalo (shoulder), inside linebacker Elandon Roberts (groin) and center Mason Cole (neck) will play against the...
Army goes for Commander-in-Chief’s trophy vs. Navy
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — College football keeps changing. The Army-Navy game never does. In an era of booster collectives and transfer portals, the nation’s oldest service academies will line up their triple-option offenses Saturday at the home of the New England Patriots for a day full of pageantry, tradition and a...
