Sports category, Page 798
Matt Canada denies telling CBS that Steelers offense isn’t built to come from behind
His play calling and the lack of production by the Pittsburgh Steelers offense already has put Matt Canada in the crosshairs with an unhappy fan base. On Thursday, Canada found himself addressing another issue that has sparked outrage among Steeler Nation: his alleged comments to CBS that the Steelers’ offense...
Fired Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald suing school for $130M for wrongful termination
CHICAGO — Former Northwestern University football coach Pat Fitzgerald is suing the school for $130 million, saying his alma mater wrongfully fired him in the wake of a hazing and abuse scandal that has engulfed the athletic department. The announcement by Chicago-based attorneys Dan K. Webb and Matthew R. Carter...
Tim Benz: Pirates know next step will be harder than this one
It takes a special talent to lose 100 games in Major League Baseball. Or, in the case of the Pittsburgh Pirates, a special lack of talent. The only thing that prevented the Pirates from losing 100 games three years in a row from 2020-22 was the small matter of a...
Mark Madden: Mike Tomlin would be exposed in New York City
Perhaps the weakest argument against Mike Tomlin’s removal as Pittsburgh Steelers coach is the often preached, “He’d have another job within five minutes!” This is best said at a frenetic pace and via rapidly rising octaves. The squeakier, the better. It’s probably true. So what? Tomlin’s employability beyond Pittsburgh doesn’t...
Next on the Tee: Learn how the U.S. can win the next Ryder Cup
We fix the Ryder Cup this week on Next on the Tee. Host Chris Mascaro is joined by four top golf instructors to recap what took place last week in Italy and also discuss ways the U.S. team can win next time around in 2025 at Bethpage Black on Long...
Too much Taylor? Travis Kelce says NFL TV coverage is ‘overdoing it’ with Swift during games
Maybe there’s too much Taylor, not enough Travis. Travis Kelce agreed Wednesday with the idea that NFL TV coverage has been “overdoing it” with the amount of times Taylor Swift has been on screen while attending his Kansas City Chiefs’ games the last two weeks. Swift was in a suite...
Penn State OC Mike Yurcich breaks down Drew Allar, lack of explosiveness and the offense so far
Mike Yurcich has known Drew Allar for a while now. He was integral in Penn State’s recruitment of Allar. He’s worked with the sophomore quarterback for almost two years, going back to when Allar enrolled as a true freshman in January 2022. So none of what Allar has shown through...
First Call: Ravens LB has a grudge against Mike Tomlin; Cooper Kupp should be ready to face Steelers in L.A.
Thursday’s “First Call” features a Baltimore Raven with an axe to grind against Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. A potential threat to the Steelers in a few weeks is returning to practice. So is former Penn State star Saquon Barkley. And we now have a diagnosis on that knee injury suffered...
U mad, bro?: After a 30-6 loss in Houston, angry Steelers fans swarm on Mike Tomlin, Kenny Pickett, Matt Canada
After a 30-6 loss in Houston Sunday, the sharks are circling for Steelers coaches and players. And even the media that covers them. If they lose again at home to Baltimore this weekend, well…. Enjoy the apricot brandy. Here’s this week’s edition of “U mad, bro?” We start with Calvin....
‘It’s extremely humbling’: Pirates bench coach Don Kelly could be candidate for manager jobs
Now that their season is over, the Pittsburgh Pirates intend to determine whether to make any changes to the coaching staff. They already know that one move might be out of their hands, as bench coach Don Kelly could be a candidate for one of a handful of manager openings....
Phillies sweep Marlins, on to NL Division Series rematch with Braves
PHILADELPHIA — Bryson Stott crushed the second grand slam in Philadelphia Phillies postseason history, and Aaron Nola tossed seven shutout innings in a performance worthy of a postseason ace that led to a 7-1 win and a two-game sweep over the Miami Marlins in their NL wild-card series Wednesday night....
Diamondbacks erase early deficit again, finish sweep of BrewersVideo
MILWAUKEE — Zac Gallen settled down after a shaky start, and Arizona’s bullpen stepped up at the end, helping the Diamondbacks sweep their NL wild-card Series against the Milwaukee Brewers with a 5-2 victory in Game 2 on Wednesday night. Just two years after suffering through a 110-loss season, Arizona...
Power-play struggles hurt Penguins again in preseason loss to Detroit
Simon Edvinsson scored the winning goal with less than seven minutes left in the third period Wednesday as the Pittsburgh Penguins dropped their penultimate preseason game 2-1 to the Detroit Red Wings at PPG Paints Arena. About 30 seconds prior, the Penguins were on their fifth power-play opportunity of the...
TE Rodney Williams signed off Steelers’ practice squad to their active roster
A handful of teammates joined a few media members in circling Rodney Williams’ locker at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex after Wednesday’s practice. The players playfully held up phones and asked sarcastic questions to the man they call “Hot Rod.” On the day his promotion to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 53-man...
Twins sweep Blue Jays, advance in playoffs for 1st time in 21 yearsVideo
MINNEAPOLIS — Carlos Correa contributed an RBI single and a quick-twitch tag off a pickoff throw from Sonny Gray, and the Minnesota Twins swept the Toronto Blue Jays with a 2-0 win in Game 2 of their AL wild-card series Wednesday. The Twins advanced — for the first time in...
Practicing in pads ‘overall beneficial’ for Steelers after loss and in advance of Ravens game
Perhaps it’s what you’d expect an offensive lineman to say. Or maybe Mason Cole was just being a good veteran leader by parroting the head coach’s wishes. Cole, the starting center, expressed that he was pleased the Pittsburgh Steelers began their practice week Wednesday by donning full pads. “Any time...
DeMarvin Leal, James Daniels, Pressley Harvin do not practice for Steelers
Punter Pressley Harvin III, guard James Daniels and defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal were among those who did not practice for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday, four days in advance of an AFC North showdown against the Baltimore Ravens. Harvin has a hamstring injury and Daniels a groin ailment that prevented...
Colts waiting to make decision on RB Jonathan Taylor after All-Pro returns to practiceVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — Jonathan Taylor returned to the practice field Wednesday for his first workout in 10 months. Now he must prove to the Indianapolis Colts coaches he can carry the workload Sunday against Tennessee. The All-Pro running back and 2021 NFL rushing champion was activated from the physically unable to...
Rams WR Cooper Kupp returns to practice, enters IR activation windowVideo
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp is returning to practice this week after missing the first four games of the season with a hamstring injury. Kupp rejoined his teammates Wednesday when the Rams (2-2) began their preparations to host unbeaten Philadelphia on Sunday. The Super Bowl...
2023 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 6
Thursday City League Nonconference Perry Traditional Academy at Carrick, 7 p.m. Friday WPIAL Class 6A North Allegheny at Mt. Lebanon, 7 p.m. Class 5A Allegheny Six Moon at Peters Township, 7 p.m. Upper St. Clair at Bethel Park, 7 p.m. Big East Gateway at Penn-Trafford, 7:30 p.m. Norwin at Franklin...
Rangers beat Rays for wild-card sweep behind HRs by Adolis Garcia, Evan CarterVideo
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Adolis García and Evan Carter homered to back Nathan Eovaldi, and the Texas Rangers beat the punchless Tampa Bay Rays, 7-1, on Wednesday to finish a two-game AL Wild Card Series sweep. Garcia and Carter, a 20-year-old rookie who became the second-youngest postseason player in franchise...
Steelers QB Kenny Pickett wears brace, practices on limited basis in return from knee injury
Wearing a brace to support his bruised left knee, Kenny Pickett practiced Wednesday and didn’t experience any limitations in his return from an injury suffered Sunday in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans. “I’ll be ready to go by Sunday,” Pickett said, referring to the Steelers’ upcoming...
Simone Biles leads U.S. women to record 7th straight team title at gymnastics world championshipsVideo
ANTWERP, Belgium — Led by Simone Biles, the U.S. women won a record seventh consecutive team title at the gymnastics world championships on Wednesday night. The American team of Biles, Shilese Jones, Skye Blakely and Leanne Wong combined for a total of 167.729 points to edge Brazil and France. The...
Najee Harris says Steelers played soft against Texans, coaches not to blame for offensive woes
Najee Harris didn’t mention Matt Canada by name, but the Pittsburgh Steelers running back seemed to throw some support behind the team’s embattled offensive coordinator Wednesday when he met with the media. Harris said the Steelers played “soft” last Sunday in a 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans and indicated...
Penguins forward prospect Valtteri Puustinen keeps shooting for an NHL job
Valtteri Puustinen has a hiccup-quick one-timer. And one-liners. During an interview after a morning skate Wednesday at PPG Paints Arena, a Pittsburgh reporter complimented the Pittsburgh Penguins forward prospect, a native of Finland, on his improved command of English. It was relayed to Puustinen that his English was much better...
