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Malik Hall ties career high as Michigan State routs Penn State, 92-61
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Malik Hall matched his career high with 24 points and Mady Sissoko matched his career best with 12 rebounds as Michigan State routed Penn State, 92-61, on Thursday night. Michigan State picked up its fourth straight win and its first Big 10 Conference victory after falling...
After practicing in pain, Pitt former walk-on K.J. Marshall rewarded with scholarship
For senior walk-on guard K.J. Marshall, Pitt’s post-practice meeting Thursday was like many that had come before it. “Honestly, I wasn’t listening too much. I was in the back, playing around like I normally do,” he said. But the theme of the meeting was unselfishness, and it suddenly became about...
Penguins offense comes to rescue in wild 6-5 win over Boston
Defense was the leading reason the Pittsburgh Penguins closed out 2023 with a surge of wins in the estimation of coach Mike Sullivan. Offense was the reason they overcame some porous defense in a 6-5 road win against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on Thursday, their second game of...
Ex-Kansas State quarterback Will Howard announces he is transferring to Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former Kansas State quarterback Will Howard announced his intention to transfer to Ohio State on Thursday night, giving the Buckeyes a replacement for Kyle McCord after his own decision to transfer to Syracuse. Howard made the announcement on his social media channels. Howard has one season of...
Robert Morris men score most lopsided Horizon League win, 92-48 over IUPUI
Another season of struggles in the Horizon League provided a reprieve for Robert Morris on Thursday night at UPMC Events Center as the Colonials scored their most lopsided victory against a conference opponent in four seasons in the league. Josh Corbin’s 15 points led six RMU players in double figures...
Long after Super Bowl clash, Harbaugh brothers soaring again
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Eleven years after turning the Super Bowl into one of football’s most memorable family reunions, John and Jim Harbaugh are again at the forefront of the sport. This time, the two coaches are chasing different prizes — and won’t be in each other’s way. John Harbaugh’s...
PGA Tour starts new year that feels like the old one
KAPALUA, Hawaii — One upside for the PGA Tour extending the Dec. 31 deadline to finalize a deal with Saudi Arabia is the new season starting Thursday at Kapalua can avoid a big distraction. The focus finally returns to golf. Except that it really doesn’t. The new year feels a...
NHL unveils initial All-Star rosters; fan vote to determine the rest of the All-StarsVideo
Sidney Crosby was named an NHL All-Star for the 10th time, as the league unveiled its initial rosters Thursday night for the event next month in Toronto. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain was one of the first 32 All-Stars chosen by the league’s hockey operations department. One player from each team...
Dalvin Cook is joining the NFL-best Ravens after being waived by the JetsVideo
Dalvin Cook is joining the Baltimore Ravens for a playoff run after being waived by the New York Jets. The move, confirmed by Cook’s agents with LAA Sports & Entertainment to the Associated Press on Thursday, came after Cook cleared waivers and became a free agent. NFL Network first reported...
Penguins forward Sidney Crosby selected as All-Star for 10th time
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby has been named to the NHL’s upcoming All-Star event that will be staged at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Feb. 2-3. This marks the 10th time Crosby has been selected for this event. The NHL announced selections for all 32 franchises Thursday evening. Those...
4-time Pro Bowl RB Dalvin Cook signs with Ravens for playoffs
BALTIMORE — Free agent running back Dalvin Cook is signing with the Ravens for the playoffs, his agent confirmed to The Baltimore Sun on Thursday. Cook, 28, parted ways with the Jets on Tuesday after less than a year in New York. Baltimore was one of at least two teams...
Ex-Ohio U. linebacker Keye Thompson plans to transfer to Pitt, add versatility to the position
Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi added depth and a possible starter to his linebacker group Thursday when Keye Thompson announced plans to transfer from Ohio University. He is the 10th player to join the team through the transfer portal since the end of the season. Thompson, who has one season of...
Fire at home of Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill started by child playing with cigarette lighter
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A fire at the $6.9 million home owned by Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill was started by a child playing with a cigarette lighter in a bedroom, a fire official said Thursday. “It was an accidental fire,” Davie Fire Marshal Robert Taylor told The Associated Press....
Safeties Minkah Fitzpatrick, Trenton Thompson questionable for Steelers vs. Ravens
The drama of who plays at safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers with their season on the line will linger on for at least another day. All Pro Minkah Fitzpatrick and fill-in starter Trenton Thompson each were deemed questionable to play in Saturday’s Steelers regular-season finale at the Baltimore Ravens, according...
Kenny Pickett given clean injury designation, on track to be Steelers’ QB2 vs. Ravens
Kenny Pickett was a full participant at each of the three Pittsburgh Steelers practices this week and carries no injury status designation headed into Saturday’s regular-season finale at the Baltimore Ravens. Pickett is on track to be in uniform and serve as the backup to Mason Rudolph for a game...
Steelers’ Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren one of NFL’s best — and most balanced — RB duos
It was fitting that, during the game in which they became the fourth Pittsburgh Steelers running back duo to eclipse 1,000 yards from scrimmage in a season, Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren combined for their most productive game together. Never in 31 games before last week’s win at the Seattle...
Mets and center fielder Harrison Bader agree to 1-year deal for about $10 million, AP source says
NEW YORK — Center fielder Harrison Bader and the New York Mets have agreed to a one-year contract for about $10 million, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the move was pending a physical and...
Braves rework Sale’s contract, agree to $38 million, 2-year deal with ’26 club option
ATLANTA — Chris Sale will admit he didn’t live up to his end of a big-money deal with the Boston Red Sox. Now, with a reworked contract and feeling better than he has in years, the injury-plagued pitcher is hoping to earn his hefty paycheck from the Atlanta Braves. The...
NBA fines Nets $100,000 for violating participation policy by resting 4 players
The NBA fined the Brooklyn Nets $100,000 on Thursday, marking the first time a team was sanctioned for violating the league’s player participation policy that went into effect this season. The Nets held out four rotation players — starters Spencer Dinwiddie, Nic Claxton and Cam Johnson, along with key reserve...
Steelers ILB Elandon Roberts says he’s returning from injury for game vs. Ravens
After last week’s gameday roster at inside linebacker included a pair of recent practice-squad call-ups who came out of retirement earlier this year, the return of starter Elandon Roberts is a welcome prospect for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Roberts, the veteran run-stuffer, said Thursday that he will play in Saturday’s regular-season...
Penguins forward Matt Nieto undergoes knee surgery
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Nieto underwent laparoscopic surgery on his right knee and is expected to be sidelined until mid-February at the earliest. The team announced Nieto’s procedure via a release Thursday but did not specify when it took place. An expected recovery time frame of six to eight weeks...
MetLife Stadium to remove 1,740 seats for 2026 World Cup, officials hoping to host final
NEW YORK — MetLife Stadium officials plan to remove 1,740 seats to widen the field for World Cup matches as they hope to host the 2026 final but will retain a narrower surface for this year’s Copa América. The stadium in suburban East Rutherford, New Jersey, is among the contenders...
Alabama linebacker Chris Braswell declares for NFL draft
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama linebacker Chris Braswell is heading into the NFL draft. Braswell joined fellow linebacker Dallas Turner and offensive tackle JC Latham in announcing plans to leave the Crimson Tide for the NFL. He announced his decision in a post Thursday on Instagram. “Throughout my tenure at UA,...
Next on the Tee: Kermit Zarley recalls U.S. Open battle with Jack Nicklaus at Pebble Beach
Next on the Tee host Chris Mascaro kicks off Season 11 of the podcast with guests Tom Patri, Kermit Zarley, Bob Winters and Jane Crafter. Patri, a Golf Magazine Top 100 instructor discusses the deadline that wasn’t with the Public Investment Fund and the PGA Tour. The New Year’s deadline...
Tim Benz: Penguins are facing a different kind of challenge in Boston
For the Pittsburgh Penguins, this will be a different challenge. Different. Certainly not less daunting. But, different. Since Christmas, Pittsburgh’s perpetually up-and-down hockey team has played four games. Three of them came against opponents they are chasing in the Metropolitan Division standings as they flail away in an attempt to...
