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Mike Tomlin leaving light on for Minkah Fitzpatrick’s return against Cardinals
Mike Tomlin isn’t predicting a return to the lineup for All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick this weekend when the Pittsburgh Steelers face the Arizona Cardinals at Acrisure Stadium. Tomlin, though, sounded optimistic about Fitzpatrick, who has missed four games with a hamstring injury, getting back on the practice field this week....
Patrick Kane is signing with the Detroit Red Wings, an AP source says
Patrick Kane is joining the Detroit Red Wings for the rest of the season, choosing the championship-rich franchise over other suitors for the four-time All-Star’s return to the NHL from hip surgery. A person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Kane has agreed to...
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin: Diontae Johnson ‘needs to answer for’ lack of effort on fumbleVideo
Mike Tomlin didn’t have an explanation for why wide receiver Diontae Johnson didn’t react or provide any effort after Jaylen Warren’s fumble in the first quarter of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 16-10 victory Sunday at Cincinnati. Tomlin didn’t try to offer one, either, at his weekly news conference Tuesday, saying Johnson...
Mark Madden: Patric Hornqvist changed Penguins; Josh Anderson could do the same
The Pittsburgh Penguins were 10-10 going into Tuesday night’s game at Nashville. You can’t get more mediocre than that. The Penguins have shown signs of life, especially against strong foes. But they don’t look like a good bet to win a playoff series for the first time since 2018 or...
Hines Ward, James Harrison advance to semifinal round for Pro Football Hall of Fame
Hines Ward and James Harrison are among 25 modern-era semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The two former Pittsburgh Steelers stars survived the cutdown from 173 candidates that were announced in September. The next step will be to make the list of 25 finalists. Ward has reached the...
NFL rules analyst Gene Steratore weighs in on disputed Diontae Johnson call in end zone
Coming out of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first game post-Matt Canada, we’ve had to frequently remind ourselves that the offense still only scored 16 points in Cincinnati on Sunday. Although we should also probably keep in mind that it should have been 23 points en route to the win if Diontae...
Tim Benz: Despite finally eclipsing 400 yards, Steelers offense still has plenty of areas to improve
For the past two years, complaints about the Pittsburgh Steelers offense under deposed coordinator Matt Canada from fans and media went something like this: • They don’t use the middle of the field enough. • Whenever he’s actually healthy, they don’t use tight end Pat Freiermuth enough. • They don’t...
First Call: Cam Heyward upset Steelers’ dust-up is public; Myles Garrett update; Josh Dobbs struggles on ‘MNF’
Pittsburgh Steelers veteran Cameron Heyward is upset that word of the team’s locker room disagreement in Cleveland became public. We have an update on Myles Garrett’s injury. Josh Dobbs had a rough go of it on “Monday Night Football.” A former Steeler is out of a coaching job. And we...
Pirates A to Z: Max Kranick’s road to recovery involved rehab stints at Bradenton, Indianapolis
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Max Kranick Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 26 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 220 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: None. Contract: Not eligible for arbitration until 2025. Acquired: Selected in the 11th round...
Bears outlast Vikings on 4th field goal by Cairo SantosVideo
MINNEAPOLIS — Cairo Santos made a 30-yard field goal for Chicago with 10 seconds left, his fourth of the game after a miss on the opening drive, and the Bears had four interceptions of Joshua Dobbs in a defense-dominated 12-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night. Justin Fields...
Zay Flowers’ TDs, celebrations sent Ravens into bye on a high note
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Zay Flowers showed a national TV audience how he can impact a game — and added a couple of clever touchdown celebrations to boot. Baltimore’s offense didn’t have many other highlights, but the Ravens did enough to earn another road win. Flowers caught a touchdown pass...
Analysis: AFC’s race for the No. 1 seed is tight with 4 division leaders earning Week 12 wins
Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars took control of their division. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs shrugged off a big deficit. Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens showed their balance. Three of the AFC’s division leaders kept pace on the road Sunday, setting up a wide-open race for...
Penn State’s Manny Diaz snubbed by Broyles Award, not named a finalist for top assistant
Manny Diaz, somehow, is not a finalist for the Broyles Award. Diaz, Penn State’s defensive coordinator who was a semifinalist for the award given to college football’s top assistant, was not named among the five finalists Monday. Instead, the Broyles Award finalists are Michigan offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore, Iowa defensive...
Bengals QB Joe Burrow has right wrist surgery, expected to make full recoveryVideo
CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow had surgery Monday to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist. “The procedure went as planned, and he is expected to make a complete recovery,” the Bengals said in a statement. Burrow was lost for the season when he injured his wrist...
Cardinals’ lopsided loss to the Rams is more proof that Arizona’s rebuild won’t be easyVideo
TEMPE, Ariz. — The fact the Arizona Cardinals lost another football game on Sunday isn’t particularly surprising. The unexpected part was just how bad they looked. There wasn’t much good to say for the Cardinals after they were thumped in their home stadium by the Los Angeles Rams, 37-14. Arizona...
Jeff Capel says Pitt will face ‘chaotic’ pressure against Missouri
Pitt coach Jeff Capel sees progress from his young team, but he’s smart and savvy enough to understand a lot can happen between November and March. He will continue to learn more Tuesday night in the ACC/SEC Challenge when Missouri (5-2) visits Petersen Events Center. “I think we’re pretty good,”...
Browns’ Myles Garrett avoids serious shoulder injury
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett did not suffer any structural damage to his left shoulder in Sunday’s game at Denver, a positive development for a Cleveland team rocked by major injuries all season. Garrett, who has 13 sacks for Cleveland’s top-ranked defense, got hurt during the...
Pitt linebacker Brandon George announces plans to transfer
Pitt middle linebacker Brandon George has decided to use his final season of eligibility elsewhere after announcing on social media Monday night his intention to enter the transfer portal. Thank you Pitt???????????? pic.twitter.com/10XGakT15F— Brandon George (@B_George06) November 27, 2023 George was among five seniors with eligibility who were honored at...
Shaq Lawson apologizes for shoving Eagles fan, alleges person threatened Bills players and familiesVideo
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills pass rusher Shaq Lawson apologized Monday for shoving a Philadelphia Eagles fan behind the team’s bench after alleging the person was making threatening remarks about players and their families. Lawson posted his apology on his Instagram account a day after a video showed him...
Overshadowed by offense, Steelers defense rises to occasion against Burrow-less Bengals
A video posted on the Pittsburgh Steelers social media account Sunday night showed a dance party taking place inside the visiting locker room at Paycor Stadium following a 16-10 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals. Players young and old were cutting the rug, from elder statesman Cameron Heyward to veteran Elandon...
5 things we learned: Steelers offense finally avoids 3-and-outs, drove often into enemy territory
CINCINNATI – Five things we learned from Steelers 16, Bengals 10: 1. Free-and-out A quick review of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ drive chart from Sunday’s win reveals the (relative) absence of what had been one ubiquitous digit: 3. As in, a “3” under the category of “# plays” in the “Ball...
Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper fires head coach Frank Reich after 11 gamesVideo
The Carolina Panthers’ head-coaching carousel will continue to spin under owner David Tepper. On Monday, Tepper fired head coach Frank Reich following a 17-10 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Reich, who was also the first starting quarterback in franchise history in 1995, lasted just 11 games (and went...
Westmoreland campus clippings: Saint Vincent men’s basketball off to red-hot start
It has been two decades since the Saint Vincent men’s basketball team started 5-0. With a fast-paced style and skilled lineup, SVC is becoming a must-see attraction in Latrobe. The Bearcats were averaging 90 points and winning by a margin of 21 with their 5-0 mark heading into the Thanksgiving...
Injured Penguins forward Bryan Rust could rejoin lineup
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ cratered right wing depth might get a boost as soon as Tuesday. Forward Bryan Rust, sidelined for the past three games because of an undisclosed injury, is expected to be a “game-time” decision for a road contest against the Nashville Predators. Typically, such a label — which...
Here are 5 coaches Pitt should consider for its offensive coordinator job
Lacking the most important element in trying to pinpoint the identity of Pitt’s next offensive coordinator — that being the key to the desk drawer where Pat Narduzzi keeps his list of candidates — we are left to speculate. Coach searches are typically secretive endeavors for obvious, professional reasons. The...
