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Penn State coach James Franklin goes to bat for RB Nick Singleton
Nick Singleton remained optimistic back in September. Stuck in a big play drought, Singleton — one of the most explosive running backs in college football a year ago — kept a level head fielding questions in the visiting media room after Penn State’s win over Illinois. “We’ll break one eventually,”...
Pitt assistant Andre Powell keeps running backs grinding through difficult season
When Pitt travels to Durham, N.C., to confront Duke on Saturday, Andre Powell will mark nine full seasons on coach Pat Narduzzi’s staff. They met when both were assistant coaches at Rhode Island in the 1990s, and their career paths crossed again in 2015 when Powell was one of Narduzzi’s...
Washington jumps Florida State to move into College Football Playoff
Washington moved ahead of Florida State and into College Football Playoff position, coming in fourth in the rankings on Tuesday night. The selection committee’s top three remained the same with Georgia first followed by Big Ten rivals Ohio State and Michigan. The Buckeyes and Wolverines face off Saturday in Ann...
Tim Benz: Matt Canada fired now so Mike Tomlin can protect Kenny Pickett
At Mike Tomlin’s weekly news conference Tuesday, the Steelers coach received a lot of questions about Matt Canada’s firing that essentially amounted to: “Why now?” Why — after 21⁄2 years of evidence that suggested Canada shouldn’t be an offensive coordinator in the NFL — did Tomlin finally terminate Canada’s role...
Penguins recall forwards Jansen Harkins, Alex Nylander from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled forwards Jansen Harkins and Alex Nylander from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and formally recalled defenseman John Ludvig from a conditioning assignment with the AHL club as well. Additionally, the team placed forward Rickard Rakell and defenseman Chad Ruhwedel on injured reserve due to undisclosed ailments. Per a team spokesperson,...
Steelers notes: No more ‘or’ between starter Broderick Jones and Chuks Okorafor at RT
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin initially was noncommittal about if the promotion of Broderick Jones was permanent. A pdf document sent out Tuesday made it official. Not that there was any question Jones would remain the Steelers’ starting right tackle for the remainder of the season. The rookie No. 14...
Penguins sign defenseman Dmitri Samorukov to one-year contract
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Dmitri Samorukov to a one-year, two-way contract for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. Per a release from the team, the contract carries a prorated salary cap hit of $775,000, the NHL minimum. Previously signed to an American Hockey League (AHL) contract on...
Confronting Florida in NIT Season Tip-Off presents challenge for Pitt’s big men
One of the most-discussed storylines during the first four games of Pitt’s basketball season has been the growth of big men Federiko Federiko and the Diaz Graham twins, Guillermo and Jorge. Growth, in terms of production on the court and physically, as big men, slightly bigger men than they were...
TribLive’s Tim Benz, Joe Rutter discuss Steelers firing of Matt Canada
For the first time since 1941, the Pittsburgh Steelers had an in-season firing of an assistant coach when Mike Tomlin announced Tuesday morning that offensive coordinator Matt Canada had been relieved of his duties. TribLive columnist Tim Benz and beat writer Joe Rutter discuss the Steelers’ decision on the Breakfast...
Steelers official depth chart moves Mykal Walker ahead of Mark Robinson at ILB
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a new starter at inside linebacker. Officially. And it’s not their old starter at inside linebacker. Mykal Walker was listed as the first-team left inside linebacker on the team’s depth chart distributed to media in advance of Sunday’s game at the Cincinnati Bengals. Walker joined the...
Eddie Faulkner, Mike Sullivan to share responsibilities after Steelers fire OC Matt Canada
The fallout from Mike Tomlin’s dismissal of Matt Canada as Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator means added responsibilities for two assistants on staff. Tomlin on Tuesday announced running backs coach Eddie Faulkner as offensive coordinator but named quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan as the play-caller on game days. In essence, they will...
Penguins injuries mounting with Rickard Rakell, Bryan Rust, others sidelined
Rickard Rakell’s rotten season isn’t getting any better. The Pittsburgh Penguins winger will be out “longer term” because of an undisclosed injury. His ailment was one of several maladies coach Mike Sullivan cataloged Tuesday after practice at PPG Paints Arena. In addition to Rakell, defenseman Chad Ruhwedel will be sidelined...
Pitt will open its 2027 football season in Dublin, Ireland, against Wisconsin
Pitt football will cross the Atlantic Ocean for its 2027 opener. For only the second time in history that dates to 1890, Pitt will play a game outside of the United States. The team will open the 2027 season against the Wisconsin Badgers in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic...
After firing Matt Canada, Mike Tomlin only focused on short-term results with QB Kenny Pickett
Mike Tomlin changed his offensive coordinator Tuesday. He has no plans to also make a switch at quarterback. Despite Kenny Pickett coming off one of his worst games statistically in his two-year career, he will remain the Steelers starter, Tomlin said at his weekly news conference. Asked why he remains...
Penguins defenseman John Ludvig cleared to play
Like any other professional hockey player, John Ludvig’s NHL debut was memorable. All that hard work and sacrifice in juniors and the minors allowed the rookie Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman to finally realize his dreams. Ludvig’s debut was memorable for other reasons as well. None of them good. During the second...
‘All for it,’ Steelers fans praise Matt Canada firing
Steelers Nation was elated by Tuesday morning’s news that the struggling team fired offensive coordinator Matt Canada. “I don’t think he should have had the job in the first place,” said Billy Raught, 58, of Lower Burrell. “He wasn’t qualified.” Raught said he thinks the Steelers are worthy of a...
Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic pleads not guilty to assaulting wife
BOSTON — Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic was released on personal recognizance bail Tuesday after pleading not guilty to assaulting his wife. According to a Boston Police Department report, Lucic appeared intoxicated when officers arrived at his North End apartment early Saturday after his wife reported that he tried to...
Penn State bowl projections: New Year’s Six destination coming into focus after Rutgers win
It’s looking more and more likely that, assuming Penn State beats Michigan State on Friday at Ford Field, the Nittany Lions will be bound for a New Year’s Six bowl game. Penn State is due to jump up a spot in the College Football Playoff rankings after Oregon State lost...
Padres give Mike Shildt another chance to manage 2 years after his Cardinals exit
SAN DIEGO — Mike Shildt has been hired as manager of the San Diego Padres, returning to the dugout two years after he was suddenly fired by the St. Louis Cardinals following a third straight playoff appearance. The Padres announced Tuesday that Shildt had been given a two-year contract. Shildt...
Unlike continuity at head coach, Steelers have checkered history with offensive coordinators
A franchise that is widely lauded for having three head coaches over the past 54 years, the Pittsburgh Steelers are on their third offensive coordinator over the past 34 months after the Tuesday firing of Matt Canada. Canada’s tenure lasted 44 games. Believe it or not, that’s only the fifth-shortest...
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin takes questions about firing Matt CanadaVideo
Mike Tomlin was expected to talk with reporters Wednesday about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ upcoming game at Cincinnati. However, his announcement Tuesday morning on “X” that Matt Canada had been relieved of his duties as offensive coordinator altered those plans. Statement from Coach Mike Tomlin: pic.twitter.com/kitcpLnyqF— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) November 21,...
Westmoreland County campus clippings: Norwin grad Kurtis Phipps wins at Navy Classic
Bucknell senior wrestler Kurtis Phipps (Norwin) went 4-0 and won an individual title at the Navy Classic. Phipps defeated No. 31 Jake Va Dee of Nebraska in the 133-pound finals. He also had a technical fall and a major decision on the way to the championship. Army: Sophomore 125-pounder Ethan...
Mark Madden: The Steelers’ scapegoat is gone, but will that make Kenny Pickett play better?
The Pittsburgh Steelers fired offensive coordinator Matt Canada. Now we find out who’s really been at fault for the Steelers’ scared, limp offense. Here’s thinking it hasn’t been Canada. Here’s betting we see more of the same. Will quarterback Kenny Pickett use the middle of the field now? Will Pickett...
Steelers fire offensive coordinator Matt Canada
Through two-and-a-half years of watching his offense plod along like it was mired in quicksand, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin remained steadfast that Matt Canada was the right fit at offensive coordinator. On Tuesday, two days after the Steelers produced just 10 points in a loss to a division rival,...
Penguins looking to build on win over Stanley Cup champs heading into busy Thanksgiving weekend
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ five-game winning streak was abruptly halted by a dud of a performance last Thursday. They lost 5-2 at home to the New Jersey Devils. “In any area, we weren’t really good, to be honest,” captain Sidney Crosby admitted after the defeat. “We didn’t execute well… They were...
