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Pirates A to Z: Bryan Reynolds got long-term contract, off to strong start in streaky season
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Bryan Reynolds Position: Outfielder Bats: Both Throws: Right Age: 28 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 205 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Batted .263/.330/.460 with 31 doubles, five triples, 24 home runs and 84...
Juan Soto traded to New York Yankees from San Diego Padres in 7-player blockbuster
NEW YORK — The New York Yankees acquired All-Star slugger Juan Soto in a blockbuster trade with the cost-cutting San Diego Padres on Wednesday night. San Diego received right-handed pitchers Michael King, Jhony Brito, Randy Vásquez and Drew Thorpe along with catcher Kyle Higashioka. In addition to Soto, the Yankees...
Blake Hinson, Will Jeffress lead Pitt to 1st Backyard Brawl victory since 2012
MORGANTOWN, W.Va — Many players were catalysts behind Pitt’s 80-63 victory Wednesday night against West Virginia in the 190th version of the basketball Backyard Brawl. • Blake Hinson scored a career-high 29 points, breaking his personal best (27) set only three days ago. He also broke a Pitt record with...
Jimmy Clark scores 24 as Duquesne knocks off Marshall, improves to 6-2
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Jimmy Clark III’s 24 points helped Duquesne defeat Marshall, 85-72, on Wednesday night. Clark shot 7 for 11 (4 for 8 from 3-point range) and 6 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Dukes (6-2). Dae Dae Grant scored 16 points, going 9 for 10 from...
Penn State forces overtime before losing to Maryland
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Jahmir Young scored 28 points, Julian Reese bulled his way to 24 points plus 15 rebounds and Maryland beat Penn State, 81-75, in overtime. Young was 7-of-19 shooting and made all 12 of his free throws in coming up two points shy of his career high....
Robert Morris men drop road game at Canisius
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Siem Uijtendaal scored 24 points as Canisius beat Robert Morris, 87-80, on Wednesday night. TJ Wainwright led the Colonials (2-7) with 19 points. Josh Corbin added 16 points and six assists, and Markeese Hastings finished with 14 points and eight rebounds. Uijtendaal had five rebounds for the...
Penguins’ losing streak reaches 3 after being beaten by Lightning
Having largely flirted with mediocrity most of the 2023-24 season — as indicated by a record that has orbited around .500 through the first 24 games of the season — the Pittsburgh Penguins profess resolve. “You keep believing in it,” Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson said following practice in Cranberry last...
Ravens back from bye in good health with even bigger division lead
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — John Harbaugh admitted he was rooting against the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers last weekend, so in that sense, the Baltimore coach got his wish. “Absolutely, you root against all the teams that are in your way,” he said. “So, that’s what we did. We had...
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence making progress toward ‘hopefully playing’ at Browns on Sunday
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Trevor Lawrence has ditched the crutches and the walking boot. The Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback feels “a lot better” than he thought he would two days after suffering a high ankle sprain against Cincinnati. Lawrence sat out practice Wednesday but wouldn’t rule out playing Sunday at Cleveland (7-5),...
WVU’s Akok Akok cleared by physicians, will play against Pitt
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia received some good news for its depleted roster hours before its game against Pitt on Wednesday night when fifth-year forward Akok Akok was cleared for play. Akok, a 6-foot-10 transfer who previously played at UConn and Georgetown, collapsed Oct. 27 during a charity exhibition game...
Pitt volleyball coach Dan Fisher enjoying the ride during latest trip to Sweet 16
Pitt women’s volleyball coach Dan Fisher has spent the past 11 years transforming the Panthers into a national power. With Pitt preparing to play in the Sweet 16 for the fourth straight year, the Panthers coach is working to appreciate every step of the journey. “I think I’ve gotten better...
Pitchers dominate winter meeting draft with 8 of 10 players taken
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Major-league teams stocked up on pitching Wednesday in the big-league phase of the winter meeting draft of unprotected players, taking pitchers with eight of the 10 selections — including three from the New York Yankees’ system. The Yankees lost a pair of right-handers in first two picks,...
Proposal to create new tier for big-money college sports is just a start, NCAA president says
LAS VEGAS — A day after NCAA President Charlie Baker made an aggressive and potentially groundbreaking pitch to allow some schools to pay their athletes, his proposal was met with praise, caution and questions from around college sports. “I think Charlie has indicated his intent for that to begin a...
Oddsmakers set Steelers-Patriots over-under at near-historic low
The opposing coaches are likely future Hall of Famers, and the “brand” recognition of Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New England Patriots conjures up memories of classic matchups. The Steelers are wearing special uniforms and the organization is calling for a “blackout” for this primetime national showcase. Just don’t expect all that...
Vikings will stick with Joshua Dobbs at QB after bye week assessment
EAGAN, Minn. — Joshua Dobbs still has the starting quarterback job for the Minnesota Vikings. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell announced Wednesday that Dobbs will remain the starter this week, after he threw four interceptions — three of them off deflections of varying degrees — during a damaging 12-10 loss at...
Bills’ Von Miller to practice, play while facing domestic violence charge
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Though disappointed in the allegations of domestic violence made against Von Miller, Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane stressed Wednesday that he wants the legal process to play out and not rush to making any judgments. Otherwise, Beane said, Miller will participate in practice and is...
Browns waiting to make call on starting QB as Dorian Thompson-Robinson returns to practice
BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns’ quarterback situation remains cloudy and somewhat convoluted. At least they’re consistent. Coach Kevin Stefanski declined to announce his starter for this week’s game against Jacksonville on Wednesday, saying he wants to evaluate practices before choosing between Joe Flacco and rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson. “We’ll make...
Najee Harris, Mason Cole among 4 key Steelers starters listed as questionable vs. Patriots
Little clarity emerged from Wednesday’s status report in regards to which of the injured Pittsburgh Steelers will be available to play in Thursday night’s game against the New England Patriots. Four starters — running back Najee Harris, center Mason Cole, left guard Isaac Seumalo and inside linebacker Elandon Roberts —...
Pitt offensive tackle Matt Goncalves says he’s entering NFL Draft
Pitt lost another senior Wednesday when offensive tackle Matt Goncalves declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. In his announcement over X (formerly Twitter), Goncalves wrote that seeking an NFL career is “a lifelong dream.” He also said that his five years at Pitt have been “the greatest years of my...
With Patriots visiting, Steelers looking for right ‘recipe’ to avoid another loss to 2-10 team
Another game, another opponent with a 2-10 record coming into Acrisure Stadium to play the Pittsburgh Steelers. This time, it’s the New England Patriots paying a visit Thursday night. No longer resembling a team that made the AFC championship game an annual destination when Tom Brady was employed in New...
Pirates lose No. 14 prospect Dariel Lopez, add 4 players in minor league phase of Rule 5 Draft
The Pittsburgh Pirates passed on making a pick in the major-league phase of the Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday at the winter meetings in Nashville but selected four players and lost four others in the minor-league portion. Only 10 players were selected in the major-league phase, the lowest in a...
Not concerned with any curse, bad luck or superstitions, Aliquippa aims to cap undefeated season with PIAA title
Aliquippa has an imperfect history in the state football finals that’s hard to explain. Every time the Quips have gotten to the championship game with an undefeated record, they’ve lost. Every time they’ve gotten there with at least one loss on their record, they’ve won. And, well, this year’s team...
Greenfield native, Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy out with appendicitis, expects to be on sideline against Eagles
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy is away from the team to undergo surgery for appendicitis but expects to be on the sideline Sunday night for a highly anticipated rematch with Philadelphia. The team said McCarthy was hospitalized after experiencing abdominal pain Wednesday morning. He was expected to...
NCAA transfer portal, NIL make redshirting athletes risky business
Back in ancient times — otherwise known as the 1990s in terms of college athletics — Pitt coach Jeff Capel thought about transferring from Duke. “I thought about it one time,” he said, “but my dad talked some sense into me.” The NCAA transfer portal opened Monday, and more than...
5 things to know about Ole Miss, Penn State’s Peach Bowl opponent
Penn State and Ole Miss are set to square off in what promises to be an exciting Peach Bowl. James Franklin and the No. 10 Nittany Lions are looking to win their fourth New Year’s Six bowl game, whereas Lane Kiffin and the No. 11 Rebels are hoping to secure...
