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Joe Burrow passes for 348 yards, 2 TDs, Bengals’ defense clamps down in win over Bills
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals showed a national TV audience on Sunday night they are still serious AFC playoff contenders. The Bengals were all but counted out after starting the season with two losses and falling to 1-3 on Oct. 1. But four straight wins have pulled them back up...
Penguins defenseman Chad Ruhwedel took an unusual — and unexpected — path to the NHL from San Diego
If you’re surprised that Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Chad Ruhwedel has carved out a 12-year career in the NHL, you’re not alone. Ruhwedel is, too. From a certain perspective. To be clear, every ounce of success Ruhwedel has enjoyed — from simply appearing in 320 career regular-season games to receiving a...
Pirates A to Z: Despite a dominant season at Triple-A, Miguel Andujar likely the odd man out
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Miguel Andujar Position: Outfielder/Designated hitter Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 28 Height: 6 foot Weight: 211 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Batted .250/.300/.476 with seven doubles, four home runs and 18...
First Call: Steelers’ next opponent grabs victory; entire AFC North wins; wild win for Josh Dobbs with new team
While the Pittsburgh Steelers had Sunday to rest, it was a successful day for everyone else in the AFC North. Next week’s opponent at Acrisure Stadium chalked up a victory too, as did a former quarterback who used to wear the Black and Gold. But one former Steelers receiver found...
Tim Benz: From a ‘dead body’ to a ‘lion,’ Duquesne’s Chabi Barre describes his return after frightening collapse
A dead body. That’s how Duquesne basketball player Halil “Chabi” Barre described himself for the first 72 hours after the incident. “The first two to three days, I felt terrible,” Barre said after practice Friday. “My body felt weak. I couldn’t even lift my arm. l was just laying down...
Madden Monday: George Pickens is upset at Steelers’ offense. ‘In this case, Pickens is right’
A few years ago, Mark Madden of 105.9 The X and TribLIVE dubbed former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster as “A.B. Jr.” and Chase Claypool as “A.B. Jr. Jr.” With all of their antics and quotes, the descriptions fit. So what does that mean for George Pickens in the...
Ryan Blaney earns 1st career NASCAR championship, gives Roger Penske back-to-back Cup titlesVideo
AVONDALE, Ariz. — Ryan Blaney raced to his first career NASCAR championship on Sunday by banging his way past contender Kyle Larson in the closing laps at Phoenix Raceway to give Team Penske back-to-back Cup titles. The third generation racer is the first Ohio-born driver to win the Cup title...
Minor league report: Forward Jordan Frasca’s hat trick leads Nailers past RoyalsVideo
A hat trick and an assist by forward Jordan Frasca helped lead the Wheeling Nailers in a 7-4 home win against the Reading Royals at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va. on Sunday. Forward Dillon Hamaliuk had a goal and two assists for Wheeling (4-1-0-0) while forward Lukas Svejkovsky contributed a...
Ke’Bryan Hayes becomes 1st Pirates 3B to win NL Gold Glove Award for defensive excellence
Since breaking into the majors, Ke’Bryan Hayes has been regarded as one of the elite defenders in baseball. Now, the Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman has the hardware to prove it. The 26-year-old Hayes became the first third baseman in franchise history to win an NL Gold Glove Award, presented Sunday...
Steelers’ Dylan Cook views self as future contributor at OT, not just an ex-NAIA QB
Pat Meyer certainly has encountered myriad types of players during his quarter century-plus of coaching at the professional and college level. Been asked plenty of questions, too. But the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line coach hears things he’s never heard before while working this season with young offensive tackle Dylan Cook....
Ravens rout Seahawks behind defense and Keaton Mitchell’s big day
BALTIMORE — Keaton Mitchell ran for 138 yards and his first NFL touchdown, Odell Beckham Jr. scored for the first time since the Super Bowl two seasons ago and the Baltimore Ravens routed another first-place team, beating the Seattle Seahawks, 37-3, on Sunday. Gus Edwards ran for two touchdowns for...
NFL Week 9: Stroud throws for 470 yards, 5 TDs, connects with Dell late to lift Texans over BucsVideo
HOUSTON — Rookie C.J. Stroud threw for 470 yards and five touchdowns, and his 15-yard touchdown pass to Tank Dell with 6 seconds remaining lifted the Houston Texans to a 39-37 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday in a wild back-and-forth game. Baker Mayfield put the Buccaneers on top...
Deshaun Watson throws 2 TD passes in return from shoulder injury, Browns demolish Cardinals 27-0
CLEVELAND — Deshaun Watson threw two touchdown passes — one bouncing off an Arizona helmet — in his second start for Cleveland in five weeks because of a shoulder injury, and the Browns held the Cardinals to 58 yards in a 27-0 win Sunday. It was Cleveland’s first shutout since...
Damar Hamlin launches Cincinnati scholarship program to honor the 10 who saved his lifeVideo
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is honoring the medical team that helped save his life by launching a scholarship program for Cincinnati youths on Sunday. Hamlin’s charitable foundation, Chasing M’s, will be awarding $1,000 scholarships to 10 individuals from the area’s under-served communities for each of...
Pitt’s Zack Austin ready to confront the ‘cool people’ of North Carolina A&T
Zack Austin tried not to sound cocky when he was asked about his history with North Carolina A&T. But he couldn’t lie. “I’m undefeated. I’m 2-0,” he said. “I know a couple people on their team. They’re cool people.” Austin will get a chance to boost his personal winning streak...
Burrell football coach says playoff opponent used racial slurs, his protest led to ejection
Burrell football coach Shawn Liotta said his players were targeted with racial slurs in a game Friday against Mohawk and that he was ejected after confronting game officials about it. “Their kids were repeatedly using racist remarks toward our kids,” said Liotta, a sixth-year coach at Burrell. “Our coaches and...
Tamirat Tola sets NYC Marathon course record to win men’s race; Hellen Obiri takes women’s title
NEW YORK — Tamirat Tola wasn’t thinking about breaking the New York City Marathon course record as he was running by himself in Central Park for the last few miles of the race. He just was focused on trying to win. The Ethiopian runner broke the 12-year old mark, finishing...
New Zealand’s Matt Baxter, North Dakota’s Maddie Van Beek win 11th annual EQT Pittsburgh 10-miler races
New Zealand’s Matt Baxter was looking for a race that would be a good test for him as he ramps up his marathon training. When looking at the schedule, Baxter decided to participate in the 11th running of the EQT Pittsburgh 10-miler. Even though Baxter, 29, of HOKA Northern Arizona...
Gateway youth football league celebrates 11-12 championship
Only two programs in the Big East Youth Football League had all four of its teams — flag, ages 7-8, ages 9-10 and ages 11-12 — qualify for the season-ending league playoffs. One was Penn-Trafford, and the other was the Gateway teams: the Midgets (11-12), Mites (9-10), Termites (7-8) and...
Chiefs want to be ‘world’s team’ by going global with star power and Super Bowl success
FRANKFURT, Germany — Patrick Mahomes circled the Frankfurt game on his calendar when the NFL schedule was announced. “It’s really cool just to be on this stage, the world stage, in Germany,” the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback said Friday. “I’m excited to be able to play out here.” The Chiefs...
Penn State WR Dante Cephas delivers ‘deserved’ breakout performance in win vs. Maryland
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Many thought Dante Cephas would make an instant impact. When he was at Kent State, he was one of the best wide receivers in the Group of Five. And when he committed to Penn State in January, he was one of the top targets in the...
Penguins defenseman Ryan Shea takes nothing for granted
The novelty of being in the NHL still hasn’t worn off for Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ryan Shea. Considering how long it took him to get to the NHL, it likely won’t dissipate any time soon. A fourth-round pick of the Chicago Blackhawks (No. 121 overall) in 2015, Shea never signed...
Robert Morris aims to continue ascending in Horizon League
Early last March, the Robert Morris men’s basketball team’s season came to an end in heartbreaking fashion. Leading Cleveland State by as much as 12 in the second half of a Horizon League Tournament quarterfinal, the Colonials stumbled down the stretch and fell to the third-seeded Vikings in overtime. Advancing...
Duquesne sets sights on long-awaited return to relevance
This time, things might be different. This time, there could be no excuses. It has been 45 years since Duquesne last appeared in an NCAA Tournament in men’s basketball. Perhaps, the once-proud Dukes finally will make their sixth showing in one of college sports’ biggest events. “We’re going to have...
2023-24 women’s basketball preview: Pitt, Duquesne, Robert Morris aim to contend
The women’s basketball teams at Pitt, Duquesne and Robert Morris open their 2023-24 seasons this week looking to contend in the ACC, Atlantic 10 and Horizon League, respectively. All three have added talent from the transfer portal and welcome freshman recruits expected to contribute. Here’s a look at the three...
