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Joe Flacco takes 1st-team reps, could start for Browns
LOS ANGELES — Joe Flacco took the first reps in practice for the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday, and it could happen again for their game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said Flacco was the backup quarterback this week, which would put the Super Bowl...
Najee Harris: Steelers offense trusted itself, handled distractions in wake of Matt Canada firing
Najee Harris no longer is upset by what he’s seeing out of the Pittsburgh Steelers offense. Speaking to reporters for the first time since saying “I’m just tired of this (crap),” after a loss at Cleveland on Nov. 19, Harris said he was impressed by the results Sunday when the...
Free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick returns to practice for Steelers
Minkah Fitzpatrick didn’t just return to practice Wednesday after missing the past four games with a hamstring injury. He also was a full participant ahead of their game at 1 p.m. Sunday against Arizona. That was positive news for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who haven’t had their All-Pro free safety in...
Points aside, Steelers QB Kenny Pickett saw positives in 1st game under new offensive regime
What Kenny Pickett saw during film review confirmed what was on display Sunday for the Pittsburgh Steelers offense against the Cincinnati Bengals. Specifically, that in the first game with Mike Sullivan calling the plays and Eddie Faulkner formulating the game plan, the offense looked better than it had in the...
Pitt loses Bangally Kamara to transfer portal, 2nd linebacker this week to reveal departure plans
Pitt lost its second veteran outside linebacker to the transfer portal this week when senior Bangally Kamara on Wednesday announced plans to leave the team. Thank You Pittsburgh I will enter the Portal On Dec.4 pic.twitter.com/RMfKmluZ3y— . (@BangallyKamara) November 29, 2023 Kamara joins middle linebacker Brandon George, also a senior,...
Sands casino family say they’ll buy majority of Mavericks from Mark Cuban
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has entered into an agreement to sell a majority stake in the NBA franchise to the family that runs the Las Vegas Sands casino company, it was announced Wednesday. The deal could be completed in the coming weeks. The agreement would be in the valuation...
‘Next on the Tee’: Paul Alexander discusses latest class of Western Pa. Golf Hall of Fame
On this episode of “Next on the Tee,” host Chris Mascaro is joined by top instructor Tom Patri, Pittsburgh sports talk radio host Paul Alexander, Wisconsin golf hall-of-famer Gary D’Amoto, and U.S. Kids Top 50 master professional Chris Knobloch. Patri offers golf conspiracy theories about Jon Rahm leaving for LIV,...
Jets begin Aaron Rodgers’ 21-day practice window in next step in recovery from torn Achilles tendon
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets opened the 21-day practice window for quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Wednesday, the next step in the four-time NFL MVP’s rehabilitation from a torn Achilles tendon. Coach Robert Saleh said Rodgers, who turns 40 on Saturday, was cleared for some football activities but...
Memphis couple to remove references to Michael Oher being adopted as part of legal battle
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A lawyer for the Memphis couple who took in former NFL player Michael Oher when he was in high school said Wednesday that references to Oher being their adopted son will be removed from the couple’s websites and public speaking materials as part of their legal battle...
Penguins’ Jansen Harkins handling frequent trips on NHL-AHL shuttle with grace
Seconds after taking the ice Saturday night against Toronto, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jansen Harkins skated full speed into Maple Leafs defenseman William Lagesson, delivering a bruising hit along the neutral zone wall opposite both clubs’ benches. For Harkins, it was his first shift with the Penguins in five weeks dating...
‘I own up to it’: Diontae Johnson addresses Steelers teammates for effort on fumble playVideo
Regarding the lackadaisical approach heard ‘round the NFL world, Diontae Johnson vowed, “It won’t happen again.” Three days after fans and analysts piled on Johnson after video showed him giving minimal effort in blocking, attempting to recover a fumble or tackle the Cincinnati Bengals player who did recover it, Johnson...
Luke Donald stays on as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain for 2025 after overwhelming backing of players
Rory McIlroy and his teammates wanted it. The European tour wanted it. And, after some reflection, Luke Donald wanted it, too. Emboldened by seemingly unanimous backing, Donald accepted an offer to stay on as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain for its defense of the 17-inch golden trophy in 2025 at Bethpage...
Peach Bowl CEO wants to host Penn State, but will the Nittany Lions earn a New Year’s Six bowl bid?
College football fans will be glued to their TVs this weekend. Friday and Saturday offer a full slate of conference championship games. Then, on Sunday, the College Football Playoff committee will reveal which teams are in the national semifinals and which teams secure bids to a New Year’s Six bowl...
Penguins assign forward Alex Nylander to Wilke-Barre/Scranton
The Pittsburgh Penguins assigned forward Alex Nylander to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL) on Wednesday. Recalled to the NHL roster Nov. 22, Nylander has appeared in three NHL games this season with no points while averaging 15:25 of ice time per contest. At the AHL level, Nylander has...
First Call: Steelers may miss another opponent’s injured star; Ben Roethlisberger stumps for teammates to make Hall of Fame
Wednesday’s “First Call” features Ben Roethlisberger’s Hall of Fame campaign for two former teammates. We also discover another star player who may miss a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Plus, we get a look at Sunday’s Steelers-Cardinals officiating crew. And we preview the college basketball night ahead for Duquesne and...
Tim Benz: A lot went right, but too much went wrong for Penguins in Nashville
If it wasn’t for how the game started — or how the game ended in overtime — the Pittsburgh Penguins had a pretty good night in Nashville. Unfortunately, even though most nights can get a little blurry on Broadway, we can’t forget those two things happened, though. As a result,...
Pirates A to Z: Carmen Mlodzinski turned move to bullpen into high-leverage role as rookieVideo
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Carmen Mlodzinski Position: Relief pitcher Throws: Right Age: 24 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 220 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Went 3-3 with a 2.25 ERA and 1.28 WHIP, one save, 34 strikeouts...
Penguins erase 2-goal deficit but lose to Predators in overtime
The Pittsburgh Penguins rounded the unofficial quarter pole of the 2023-24 season Tuesday with their 21st game of the campaign. The result was nothing worth celebrating as they fell to the Nashville Predators, 3-2, in overtime at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. It was an outcome that dropped them to...
Norwin grad Jack Salopek leaving Western Michigan
Feeling undervalued and underused, Jack Salopek decided the time was right to leave Western Michigan. A growing disconnect led the redshirt sophomore quarterback to go the transfer portal route. Salopek, a Norwin graduate, announced Tuesday he will seek to play for another program. This season was a see-saw for the...
Missouri pulls away from Pitt in 2nd half to claim victory in ACC/SEC Challenge
During video review of Pitt’s 71-64 loss to Missouri on Tuesday night in the ACC/SEC Challenge, coach Jeff Capel may look at two stretches of time and want to close his eyes and pretend they didn’t happen. But he’ll resist that temptation because these games are tough, but necessary, lessons...
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Nov. 28, 2023
There are 24 high school football teams still alive, heading into this weekend needing two more victories to win one of six PIAA championships. Considering there were a lot of head-to-head matchups in the quarterfinals last week, there was not a ton of movement in the latest Trib HSSN PIAA...
Mark Cuban working on $3.5B sale of Mavericks to Sands casino family, source says
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is working on a deal to sell a majority stake in the NBA franchise to the family that runs the Las Vegas Sands casino company, a person with knowledge of the talks said Tuesday night. The agreement would be in the valuation range of $3.5...
Loaded field of CFP contenders for last 4-team playoff fuels championship weekend drama
The four-team College Football Playoff is going out with the most crowded field of contenders and the most consequential championship weekend in the 10-year history of the system. Eight teams have at least a glimmer of hope to make the field. Yes, that means you, too, Ohio State. The penultimate...
Colts’ Jonathan Taylor to have surgery, hopes to return in 3 weeks
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor will have thumb surgery Wednesday and hopes to play again in about three weeks, a person with knowledge of the injury told the Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the team has...
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson will return after bye week
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, cleared to return to action after missing two months with a hamstring injury. Minnesota began its bye week after a 12-10 loss to Chicago on Monday, but Jefferson will be back on the field when...
