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Pitt’s Dayon Hayes leads Tackle Cancer initiative for Panthers defense
For Pitt defensive lineman Dayon Hayes, it was a simple community outreach trip. Going to a hospital with a few posters to sign. Hand out a few tickets to the patients. Thank a few of the nurses on duty. As a person who mashes their body at top speed against...
Riverhounds plan to use home field to their advantage in playoff opener
It’s been five years since the Pittsburgh Riverhounds hosted a playoff game in front of fans, so a fervent atmosphere is expected Saturday night when Detroit City FC comes to Highmark Stadium for a USL Championship first-round game. That’s an element that Hounds coach Bob Lilley wants to use as...
Pitt Take 5: Panthers, Demon Deacons try to salvage disappointing seasons
Maybe those outside of Pittsburgh and Winston-Salem, N.C., won’t pay much attention, but Pitt (2-4, 1-2) and Wake Forest (3-3. 0-3) will line up Saturday for a game carrying major importance for both underperforming ACC programs. After meeting for the ACC championship two years ago, neither team is even close...
Oklahoma State RB Ollie Gordon goes for his 4th straight 100-yard rushing game at West VirginiaVideo
Oklahoma State (4-2, 2-1 Big 12) at West Virginia (4-2, 2-1 Big 12), 3:30 p.m. Saturday (ESPN) Line: West Virginia by 3½, according to FanDuel SportsBook. Series record: Oklahoma State leads 9-5. What’s at stake? Oklahoma State is going after its third straight victory. West Virginia saw its four-game winning...
Trevor Lawrence comes through late as Jaguars hold off Saints
NEW ORLEANS — Travis Etienne ran for two touchdowns, Foyesade Oluokun returned an interception for a score, and Christian Kirk’s 44-yard touchdown after a short catch over the middle lifted the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 31-24 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night. Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence returned...
Astros pull even in ALCS with blowout win over Rangers in Game 4Video
ARLINGTON, Texas — José Abreu hit a three-run homer right after Yordan Alvarez’s tiebreaking sacrifice fly, and the Houston Astros pulled even in the AL Championship Series with a 10-3 victory over the Texas Rangers in Game 4 on Thursday night. Houston, which led 3-0 only four batters into the...
Bengals looking for more scoring from Joe Burrow, offense after bye weekVideo
CINCINNATI — After winning the AFC North in consecutive seasons and returning most of their starters, the Cincinnati Bengals were expected to make a deep run into the playoffs. But a team that is fortunate to be 3-3 at its bye week hasn’t dazzled anyone. Joe Burrow has battled a...
Flames prospect Topi Ronni, 19, being investigated for rape in native FinlandVideo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Calgary Flames prospect Topi Ronni informed his Finnish Elite League team on Thursday that he is under investigation for a rape allegation that occurred two years ago in his native Finland. In an announcement posted on its website, Tappara Tampere said Ronni is stepping away from team...
Ketel Marte hits walk-off single in 9th as D-backs beat Phillies, close to 2-1 in NLCSVideo
PHOENIX — More than 15 minutes after the game, Ketel Marte stood at his clubhouse locker, gulping water while trying to finally catch his breath after delivering the Arizona Diamondbacks’ latest clutch postseason moment. “After my hit, I sprinted so hard,” Marte said, shaking his head. Marte capped a three-hit...
Next on the Tee: Clark Dennis talks about playing at Oakmont, winning Senior Italian Open titles
This week on the Next on the Tee podcast, Chris Mascaro is joined by LPGA Top 50 instructor Debbie O’Connell; Simon Millington, CEO for MacGregor, Ram, Ben Hogan and Zebra Golf; two-time Senior Italian Open champion Clark Dennis; Power2Golf co-founder and CMO Steve Fluke; and our resident director of instruction...
Reports: Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo won’t play at ChicagoVideo
HENDERSON, Nev. — Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will not play Sunday because of a back injury when Las Vegas visits the Chicago Bears, according to multiple reports Thursday. Either 15-year veteran Brian Hoyer or rookie Aidan O’Connell will start for Las Vegas. Hoyer played the second half of Sunday’s 21-17...
T.J. Watt added to Steelers injury report
A day after having about as clean a midseason injury report as possible, the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday had an addition Thursday. A big name, too. Outside linebacker T.J. Watt did not practice for what was listed as a heel injury. Watt, the NFL’s co-leader in sacks, was not listed...
WNBA fines Liberty for breaking media access rules following championship loss to the Aces
The WNBA fined the New York Liberty $25,000 after some of their players declined media interviews following the team’s loss to the Las Vegas Aces in the clinching game of the league finals. Liberty players Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones and Betnijah Laney were also fined $2,000 each by the WNBA...
Browns QB Deshaun Watson practices after missing 2 games with a shoulder injury; could face ColtsVideo
BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson tested his injured right shoulder in practice for the first time in nearly weeks Thursday, moving him closer to starting this week after he missed two games. Watson has been dealing with a strained rotator cuff, an injury that has prevented him...
Pitt notebook: Pat Narduzzi calls sign-stealing in college football ‘crappy sportsmanship’
Pat Narduzzi said sign-stealing “happens all the time” in college football, specifically pointing to his time at the University of Cincinnati from 2004-2006 when he heard reports of a Big East opponent filming during games. Narduzzi declined to identify the Big East school in question, but he said it wasn’t...
Najee Harris used bye break to watch film in attempt to improve Steelers running game
Before he left Pittsburgh to enjoy his bye weekend in Atlanta, Najee Harris sat down to watch film of the Steelers running game through the first five weeks. He had a similar routine last year when he presented his findings to offensive coordinator Matt Canada. This time, Harris wasn’t alone....
Is this the week Joey Porter Jr.’s playing time takes a leap for Steelers?
For what it’s worth, the messaging has changed regarding the prospects for one of the greatest sources of angst among Pittsburgh Steelers fans: extra playing time for rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr. It’s been a weekly question for defensive coordinator Teryl Austin — will Porter get deployed more often and...
Penguins place forward Jansen Harkins on waivers
After playing four games with the Pittsburgh Penguins to begin the 2023-24 season, forward Jansen Harkins was placed on waivers Thursday, per Cap Friendly. If no team claims him by 2 p.m. Friday, Harkins, who carries a cap hit of $850,000, can be assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey...
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang, forward Noel Acciari sidelined due to injuries
In August, new Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas indicated he would not be timid when it came to utilizing waivers to craft his roster. And throughout the preseason, he did just that by claiming castoffs such as forward Jansen Harkins and defenseman John Ludvig. It looks like...
Memorable moments from the Penn State-Ohio State rivalry
Penn State and Ohio State will meet for the 39th time at noon Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. One of college football’s most entertaining rivalries has gone the Buckeyes’ way of late. Ohio State has won the past six matchups and 10 of the past 11. Ohio State leads...
Former Pirates manager Jim Leyland a Hall of Fame finalist on Contemporary Era ballot
Former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Jim Leyland is one of eight finalists on the Contemporary Era Committee ballot for managers, executives and umpires, which considers candidates since 1980 for election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Leyland, 78, was a three-time manager of the year who won 90-plus games seven...
Penn State CB Kalen King ready to ‘show the world’ what he can do vs. Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr.
STATE COLLEGE — Marvin Harrison Jr. is, one could argue, the best player in college football and the top prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft. The son of a Hall of Fame receiver, there are sky-high expectations around Harrison. And time and time again, he has lived up to the...
First Call: Steelers learn fate of upcoming opponent QBs; Rams figuring out RB situation
Thursday’s “First Call” looks at the Los Angeles Rams’ complicated running back situation heading into Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Also, their coach is navigating a potentially dicey personal situation of his own in advance of game day. The Steelers are getting clarity about some upcoming quarterbacks on their...
U mad, bro?: No Steelers game? No problem. Still plenty of fan agitation to go around
You might think that, because the Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t play this past weekend, “U mad, bro?” would be lacking for content. You might think that. But if you live in Pittsburgh and follow our local sports teams, you know that couldn’t possibly be the case with our passionate fan base....
Tim Benz: Mike Tomlin seems tired of questions on Steelers’ offense — here are ways to fix the problem
It certainly sounds like Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is tiring of questions about his struggling offense. “Man, I think we have talked about this a lot, haven’t we?” Tomlin responded when asked about the topic again Tuesday. Yes, indeed we have. For much of the past five years, actually....
