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Steelers' 2023 training camp positional breakdown: Specialists
SPECIALISTS 9 CHRIS BOSWELL · 6-2 · 185 Last season was by far the second-worst of Boswell’s eight with the Steelers, and durability is becoming a question. But it was only 11 months ago he signed what was then an NFL-record contract for a kicker. 3 B.T. POTTER · 5-10...
Steelers 2-a-days: CB Levi Wallace a returning starter, RB Jaylen Warren might get bigger role
Editor’s note: From the end of minicamp through the day the team reports to training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2023 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, (at...
Madden Monday: Steelers' team-building approach only good enough to beat lesser NFL teams
There’s no doubt what the main topic is heading into the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2023 training camp. It’s tracking the growth of the offense as the franchise embarks on its second year with Kenny Pickett as the quarterback. As Mark Madden of TribLIVE and 105.9 The X said during this week’s...
5 players to watch as Steelers report to training camp 
From the first training-camp practice Thursday, the eyes of Steelers Nation will be fixated on Kenny Pickett. After all, the former Pitt star is taking to the Saint Vincent fields as the Steelers’ starting quarterback for the first time. High-profile rookies Broderick Jones and Joey Porter Jr. have — and...
First Call: Najee Harris joins other RBs in strategy session; news on 2 former Steelers
Steelers running back Najee Harris is part of a group of players at his position trying to influence change in the NFL’s cost structure that is deflating their salaries. There’s news regarding two former Steelers in other cities and surrounding the Cleveland Browns. Plus we see how the Pittsburgh Steeltoes...
Erik Karlsson tells Swedish outlet he has spoken to Penguins, and he's not OK with staying in San Jose
We still don’t know if the San Jose Sharks are going to trade defenseman Erik Karlsson to the Pittsburgh Penguins. But now we do know that he has spoken to the Pens, and we know he doesn’t want to stay with his current franchise. Karlsson confirmed both angles to the...
Pirates farm report for July 23, 2023: Bubba Chandler allows 1 hit, fans 6 in Grasshoppers' win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 44-51) dropped a 9-4 decision to Iowa (Cubs). 2B Alika Williams (.305) was 2 for 4 with three RBIs. RF/LF Canaan Smith-Njigba (.254) was 2 for 3 with a double and RBI. SS Rodolfo Castro (.115) was 1 for 5 with a run scored. C Jason Delay (.214)...
Showdowns between young Jets Garrett Wilson, Sauce Gardner highlight camp 
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Garrett Wilson sprinted down the field as Aaron Rodgers launched a deep pass, looking for a big gain. Sauce Gardner, step for step with his New York Jets teammate, stuck out his left arm just as the ball arrived and deftly knocked it away. Advantage: Gardner....
Josef Newgarden completes IndyCar Series weekend sweep at Iowa Speedway 
NEWTON, Iowa — Josef Newgarden completed the weekend sweep he wanted at a track where he has had plenty of success, winning the IndyCar Series race Sunday at Iowa Speedway. Newgarden held onto the lead on a restart with three laps to go, winning by less than a second over...
No. 2 pick Dylan Crews gets $9M signing bonus from Nationals 
WASHINGTON — Outfielder Dylan Crews is getting a $9 million signing bonus from the Washington Nationals, the second-highest amount a drafted player has received. The 21-year-old LSU outfielder was taken by Washington with the second pick in the amateur draft on July 9, just after the Pittsburgh Pirates selected college...
Scott Rolen credits his parents, Fred McGriff thanks fellow players at Hall of Fame induction 
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — The greatest moment of Scott Rolen’s 17-year career didn’t come during his 2006 World Series run with the St. Louis Cardinals or even during his outstanding first full season in 1997 with the Philadelphia Phillies, which earned him unanimous National League Rookie of the Year honors. For...
Denny Hamlin earns record 7th victory at Pocono, 50th win of Cup Series career 
LONG POND — Denny Hamlin returned to victory lane Sunday at Pocono Raceway a year after his first-place finish was thrown out, giving him a track-record seven wins and 50 overall in his Cup career. Hamlin also gave Toyota its 600th NASCAR victory. Hamlin passed Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon...
Mitch Keller's troubles continue in Pirates' loss to Angels
Mitch Keller knows what he needs to do next. “Hit the video room, see what’s going on,” he said Sunday on the AT&T SportsNet postgame show after his second consecutive shaky start led to the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 7-5 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. “I have to get back to...
Sal Frelick, who has ties to Greensburg, makes memorable debut for Brewers
After a scintillating major-league debut, Sal Frelick left American Family Field with his ears ringing from the loudest applause he has ever heard. And it was all for him. Frelick, a fast-rising prospect who has ties to Greensburg, banged out three hits in as many at-bats, drove in a pair...
Morocco, Benzina set to make Women's World Cup history in a game against Germany 
MELBOURNE, Australia — When Nouhaila Benzina steps onto the field for Morocco’s first match of the Women’s World Cup against Germany, she will make history, and not just as a player for the first Arab or North African nation ever in the tournament. The 25-year-old defender will be the first...
Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard wins the Tour de France for 2nd straight year 
PARIS — Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard won the Tour de France for a second straight year as cycling’s most storied race finished Sunday on the famed Champs-Élysées. With a huge lead built up over main rival Tadej Pogačar, the 2020 and 2021 winner, Vingegaard knew the victory was effectively his...
Brian Harman is unstoppable in a drama-free British Open win at Hoylake 
HOYLAKE, England — Brian Harman stood in the tunnel and looked out to the 18th green at Royal Liverpool with his eyes on that shiny claret jug, waiting for his name to be called with the century-old introduction as “champion golfer of the year.” He always imagined this was possible....
Browns' Nick Chubb among RBs who discuss devalued position on Zoom call
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Nick Chubb established himself long ago as a special player, a stunning mix of speed, power and precision. A threat to score for the Browns every time he touches the football. These days, Chubb is even more unusual among his peers. He’s well paid. With...
Gateway, Cal (Pa.) grad Jae'Len Means joins elite runners at national championships
Jae’Len Means’ list of collegiate sprint accomplishments during his time at Cal (Pa.) is long and illustrious. The Gateway graduate was a multi-time All-American who won eight individual Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference titles while with the Vulcans through the spring of 2019. Means said while he was proud of all...
Baldwin's Thomas Laurent earns call to Isshinryu Karate Hall of Fame
Thomas Laurent will be inducted into the Isshinryu Karate Hall of Fame in July at an event in Gatlinburg, Tenn. The Baldwin resident has been practicing and teaching Isshinryu karate for more than 40 years. He and his colleagues have operated a non-profit dojo, Isshinryu Karate Academy, in Pittsburgh for...
Brentwood's Firecracker 5K celebrates 40th anniversary
The Brentwood Firecracker 5K Run always is a special event. It was extra special this year. The race, held annually on July 4 on Brownsville Road, celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2023. Well-known and longtime running enthusiast Rich Wright, who coaches cross country and track and field at Baldwin, served...
Park Sharks capture 2023 Monroeville Invitational swimming championship
The Haymaker Hammerheads had ruled the roost in recent Monroeville Invitational swim events at Garden City Pool. Haymaker won five in a row through last year and six of the previous seven. But the Park Sharks didn’t allow Haymaker to extend its streak to six straight and captured the 53rd...
OC Matt Canada hopes 3rd time is the charm to get Steelers' offense humming
When the regular season opens for the Pittsburgh Steelers in September, the most scrutinized person won’t be found taking snaps on the playing field or standing on the sideline. Matt Canada will be sitting in the coaches box high above the playing surface at Acrisure Stadium, relaying plays on his...
Metro free agency: Hurricanes add impact forward, defenseman
In his introductory press conference after being named Penguins director of hockey operations, Kyle Dubas explained how he evaluates his team against its opposition. “I think that the major focus, No. 1, is inside our division. That’s the way I always looked at things,” Dubas said. “Rather than try to...
Steelers 2-a-days: Mitch Trubisky satisfied being a QB2, Cody White out to re-gain role as WR5
Editor’s note: From the end of minicamp through the day the team reports to training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2023 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, (at...


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