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Pitt offensive tackle Matt Goncalves says he’s entering NFL Draft
Pitt lost another senior Wednesday when offensive tackle Matt Goncalves declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. In his announcement over X (formerly Twitter), Goncalves wrote that seeking an NFL career is “a lifelong dream.” He also said that his five years at Pitt have been “the greatest years of my...
With Patriots visiting, Steelers looking for right ‘recipe’ to avoid another loss to 2-10 team
Another game, another opponent with a 2-10 record coming into Acrisure Stadium to play the Pittsburgh Steelers. This time, it’s the New England Patriots paying a visit Thursday night. No longer resembling a team that made the AFC championship game an annual destination when Tom Brady was employed in New...
Pirates lose No. 14 prospect Dariel Lopez, add 4 players in minor league phase of Rule 5 Draft
The Pittsburgh Pirates passed on making a pick in the major-league phase of the Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday at the winter meetings in Nashville but selected four players and lost four others in the minor-league portion. Only 10 players were selected in the major-league phase, the lowest in a...
Not concerned with any curse, bad luck or superstitions, Aliquippa aims to cap undefeated season with PIAA title
Aliquippa has an imperfect history in the state football finals that’s hard to explain. Every time the Quips have gotten to the championship game with an undefeated record, they’ve lost. Every time they’ve gotten there with at least one loss on their record, they’ve won. And, well, this year’s team...
Greenfield native, Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy out with appendicitis, expects to be on sideline against Eagles
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy is away from the team to undergo surgery for appendicitis but expects to be on the sideline Sunday night for a highly anticipated rematch with Philadelphia. The team said McCarthy was hospitalized after experiencing abdominal pain Wednesday morning. He was expected to...
NCAA transfer portal, NIL make redshirting athletes risky business
Back in ancient times — otherwise known as the 1990s in terms of college athletics — Pitt coach Jeff Capel thought about transferring from Duke. “I thought about it one time,” he said, “but my dad talked some sense into me.” The NCAA transfer portal opened Monday, and more than...
5 things to know about Ole Miss, Penn State’s Peach Bowl opponent
Penn State and Ole Miss are set to square off in what promises to be an exciting Peach Bowl. James Franklin and the No. 10 Nittany Lions are looking to win their fourth New Year’s Six bowl game, whereas Lane Kiffin and the No. 11 Rebels are hoping to secure...
Mark Madden: What will happen if Mitch Trubisky plays better than Kenny Pickett?
Thursday’s matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and visiting New England Patriots figures to be one of the NFL’s worst games this season. Neither team scores much. The over/under is a microscopic 30 1/2. Yet the under seems an incredibly safe wager. The Steelers just lost at home by 14 to...
Northeast Conference adds Chicago State as full member for ’24-25 athletic year
The Northeast Conference (NEC) has added a new member. Effective July 1, 2024, Chicago State University will join the NEC as a full affiliate, the league announced Tuesday, joining Fairleigh Dickinson, Long Island, Saint Francis (Pa.), Wagner, Central Connecticut State, Stonehill and Le Moyne. Upon entering the NEC, the Cougars...
First Call: Steelers veteran says ‘we sure can’t lose’ to another 2-win team; Patriots’ top RB out multiple weeks
In Wednesday’s “First Call,” a Pittsburgh Steelers veteran is drawing a line in the sand in advance of the team’s game against New England on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Patriots will have to get over the loss of an important contributor to their already anemic offense. An upcoming opponent for the...
Pirates A to Z: Quinn Priester made it to majors but must improve to earn spot in rotation
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Quinn Priester Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 23 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 210 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Went 3-3 with a 7.74 ERA and 1.70 WHIP, 36 strikeouts and 27 walks...
Tim Benz: Kenny Pickett’s latest injury shows how rough QB life may get in Pittsburgh
Kenny Pickett’s latest injury — on top of his overall lack of progress this year — is starting to make people wonder if the Steelers got it wrong in their first attempt to replace future Hall of Fame quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. The fact that Pickett is being replaced by Mitch...
Pirates trade for starting pitcher Marco Gonzales
The Pittsburgh Pirates added a starting pitcher to their rotation Tuesday night by acquiring left-hander Marco Gonzales and cash from the Atlanta Braves for a player to be named later or cash. Gonzales spent the past seven seasons with the Seattle Mariners before being dealt to Atlanta in a five-player...
Tommy DeVito to remain Giants starting QB over Tyrod Taylor
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Tommy DeVito will remain the New York Giants’ starting quarterback, while veteran Tyrod Taylor expressed disappointment with the decision. Coach Brian Daboll made the announcement Tuesday morning before the Giants (4-8) started practicing for Monday night’s home game against the Green Bay Packers (6-6). “I think...
Bailey Zappe appears likely to make his 2nd straight start for the offensively challenged PatriotsVideo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — All signs point to quarterback Bailey Zappe making his second straight start for the New England Patriots on Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 2022 fourth-round pick addressed the media from the podium Tuesday, usually a good sign when trying to figure out who will be...
Shohei Ohtani met with the Dodgers in LA for 2-3 hours, manager Dave Roberts saysVideo
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Shohei Ohtani met with the Los Angeles Dodgers a few days ago at Dodger Stadium, manager Dave Roberts revealed Tuesday at the winter meetings. The two-way star is expected to command a record contract of $500 million-plus on the free agent market coming off his second AL...
Najee Harris added to Steelers’ injury report; Elandon Roberts, Isaac Seumalo limited
Running back Najee Harris was added to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ injury report Tuesday because of a knee ailment. Though the Steelers held a mere walkthrough, the league-mandated status report listed Harris as a “did not participate.” Harris was not among those listed by coach Mike Tomlin as nursing injuries after...
Pirates slip to No. 9 in MLB Draft lottery, marking 5th consecutive year with top-10 pick
The Pittsburgh Pirates slipped out of the top six in the draft lottery and will have the No. 9 pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. The Cleveland Guardians defied the odds, winning the No. 1 overall pick despite 2% odds. The draft order follows with the Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies,...
Mitch Trubisky trying to strike balance for Steelers offense in 1st start for injured Kenny Pickett
Subbing for a quarterback who recently underwent “tightrope” surgery, Mitch Trubisky also is walking a fine line these days. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ backup-turned-starter in the wake of Kenny Pickett’s high ankle sprain, Trubisky must navigate between being aggressive in trying to score points for one of the NFL’s least productive...
Roger Goodell says football will become a global sport in a decadeVideo
LAS VEGAS — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell sees football becoming a global sport within the next decade, with his league at the forefront of that effort. That includes, Goodell said Tuesday, adding another international market to next year’s regular-season schedule. He wasn’t specific, but Brazil and Spain are the front-runners....
Column: Major champions talk signature shots. And one that stands out to themVideo
Tiger Woods is not done for the year. Still to come is what he referred to as the “fifth major,” which is 36 holes at the PNC Championship with his son. Those other majors have long been in the books and still have lasting memories of shots that will be...
College coordinators Marion, Gasparato earn postseason honors
A pair of coaches with local ties are taking home awards after impressive seasons with their respective teams. Brennan Marion, a Greensburg Salem alum and the offensive coordinator at UNLV, and Troy defensive coordinator Greg Gasparato, who has family in Jeannette, were selected as Light on College Sports assistant coaches...
WVU coach Josh Eilert makes sure players feel ‘passion’ generated by Backyard Brawl with Pitt
Josh Eilert’s plans to prepare his Mountaineers for Pitt’s intrusion into the West Virginia Coliseum on Wednesday night didn’t start with the first day of basketball practice in October. Go back another month. Eilert, the WVU interim head coach, demanded that every player attend the Pitt football game at Milan...
Analysis: Jake Browning’s 354-yard performance rekindles Bengals’ playoff hopes
CINCINNATI — With Joe Burrow out for the season, the Cincinnati Bengals’ chances of making the playoffs seemed slim. Jake Browning’s performance Monday night has rekindled those hopes. Burrow’s backup threw for 354 yards and a touchdown in his second start. He also had a 1-yard TD run and a...
Jets waiving QB Tim Boyle, signing QB Brett Rypien off Seahawks practice squad
The New York Jets are waiving Tim Boyle after two starts and signing Brett Rypien off the Seattle Seahawks’ practice squad Tuesday in the team’s latest shuffle at the quarterback position, according to multiple reports. Boyle mostly struggled while replacing the benched Zach Wilson the past two games. He was...
