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Steelers QB Kenny Pickett: ‘I’m playing for sure’ against Titans
In Kenny Pickett’s mind, there is no question who will start at quarterback Thursday night for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite missing the second half of the Steelers’ game Sunday with a rib injury, Pickett said he will be under center when the Steelers face the Tennessee Titans at Acrisure Stadium....
Michael Manna wins Battle of the North Side at Fall Fisticuffs VI
Five professional fights and one exhibition were a part of a competitive night of boxing at Fall Fisticuffs VI, presented by Integrity Fighter Management from the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows on Saturday. The Battle of The Northside II was the match of the night. Michael “The Pittsburgh Bull” Manna...
76ers trade disgruntled guard James Harden to Clippers, AP source says
PHILADELPHIA — James Harden got his trade to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Philadelphia 76ers sent Harden, P.J. Tucker and Filip Petrušev to Los Angeles for Marcus Morris, Robert Covington, Nic Batum, K.J. Martin, a 2028 unprotected first-round draft pick, two second-round picks, a 2029 draft-pick swap and an additional...
Ross golfer Nathan Smith to serve as captain in amateur’s East West Matches
Ross Township’s Nathan Smith, a decorated amateur golfer and six-time USGA champion, is going to get used to having the word captain in front of his name. Smith was selected as captain of the East team for the 2024 East West Matches to be played Nov. 1-3, at Maridoe Golf...
NFL officiating expert echos complaints from Steelers fans on costly penalties
If you were frustrated by the officials in the Steelers-Jaguars game Sunday at Acrisure Stadium, you weren’t alone. And, no, I’m not just talking about Diontae Johnson. CBS NFL officiating analyst Gene Steratore is right there with you. Based on his appearance on WDVE Tuesday morning, it’s clear Steratore, who...
Charges dismissed against man accused of stealing Steelers QB Kenny Pickett’s SUV
Charges were dismissed Monday against a Murrysville man who had been accused by police of taking Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett’s SUV from a car dealership in Monroeville. Court records show charges were dismissed by District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst. Christopher Carter, 60, who had been scheduled for a preliminary...
Coroner reveals Steeler Clark Haggans’ cause of death
Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Clark Haggans died from complications of chronic alcohol use, according to the Larimer County Coroner’s Office in Colorado. Haggans, 46, died June 19 at a home in Fort Collins, Colo. He was a starting outside linebacker for the Steelers’ Super Bowl XL winning team in 2006....
First Call: Ben Roethlisberger endorses teammate if coordinator change is made; Jaguars LB says team knew Steelers’ plays
Tuesday’s “First Call” includes a Jaguars player making a damning statement about the Pittsburgh Steelers offense. Ben Roethlisberger is giving an endorsement for a former teammate as Steelers offensive coordinator if Matt Canada is fired. We learn a little bit more about Titans quarterback Will Levis, and there is some...
Tim Benz: While tamping down criticism of refs, Mike Tomlin spoke some unfortunate truth about the Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson went all-in on his criticism of the NFL officials who worked his team’s 20-10 loss to Jacksonville on Sunday. “They were calling some stupid stuff,” Johnson said after Sunday’s game. “They should get fined for making terrible calls and stuff like that. That’s how...
Lions lean on Jahmyr Gibbs’ legs, Jared Goff’s arm in win over offensively challenged Raiders
DETROIT — The Detroit Lions can trace their turnaround to hitting more than missing in the draft. Jahmyr Gibbs and Sam LaPorta are the latest examples. Gibbs ran for a season-high 152 yards and a touchdown, LaPorta had eight receptions for 57 yards with a score, and the rookies helped...
Corey Seager homers as Rangers take lead over Diamondbacks in World Series
PHOENIX — Corey Seager launched a two-run homer and made a slick defensive play in the eighth inning to start a crucial double play, Max Scherzer combined with four relievers for a gem on the mound and the Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 3-1, to take a 2-1 lead...
Seager stars with 2-run HR, stellar defense to lead Rangers over D-backs in World Series Game 3
PHOENIX — Corey Seager launched a two-run homer and made a slick defensive play in the eighth inning to start a crucial double play, Max Scherzer combined with four relievers for a gem on the mound and the Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 to take a 2-1 lead...
Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry critical of own play following ugly loss to Ducks
Tristan Jarry usually has a pretty frugal economy of vocabulary on any and all subjects. Ask the Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender about a win or a loss and he usually sticks to the classics about “working hard” or “the guys in front of me did a good job.” There isn’t much...
Duquesne basketball reaches agreement with SportsNet Pittsburgh to broadcast 21 men’s, women’s games
Duquesne men’s and women’s basketball will receive increased exposure this season after the university reached an agreement with SportsNet Pittsburgh (SNP) to broadcast 21 games and the Duquesne Basketball Coach’s Show. “We’re excited to be able to have a consistent presence in the Pittsburgh and surrounding market for Duquesne men’s...
Interceptions helped Ravens shake off uneven start against Arizona and extend AFC North leadVideo
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — After an unusually sluggish start, the Baltimore Ravens forced a couple of turnovers that helped jump-start their offense. Again, Geno Stone was part of a big play on defense. Stone’s NFL-leading fifth interception gave Baltimore a short field in the second half, and the Ravens went...
Stefanski’s call backfires on Browns, who may need to find another backup QB while waiting on WatsonVideo
CLEVELAND — Kevin Stefanski trusted his quarterback. The wrong one. With a chance to possibly seal a gritty win in Seattle on Sunday, Cleveland’s coach turned to his starter — his franchise QB was standing on the sideline in street clothes nearby — to make the right play in the...
Penguins remember former teammate Adam Johnson in pregame ceremonyVideo
Prior to Monday’s contest at PPG Paints Arena, the Pittsburgh Penguins were joined on the ice by the Anaheim Ducks and officials during a memorial recognizing former Penguins forward Adam Johnson. After a video highlighting Johnson’s Penguins career was played on the center ice video board, public address announcer Ryan...
Yankees’ Aaron Judge wins Clemente Award for philanthropyVideo
PHOENIX — Aaron Judge was working out at home in California along with wife, Samantha, on Oct. 20 when he received a call from Jason Zillo, the vice president of communications and media relations for the New York Yankees. “You got a minute? This is very important,” Judge recalled Zillo...
Former MLB All-Star, home-run champ Frank Howard dies at 87Video
Frank Howard, a four-time MLB All-Star who slugged 382 home runs during a lengthy major-league career that included a World Series title with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1963, has died. He was 87. A spokesperson for the Washington Nationals said the team was informed of Howard’s death by his...
Column: Ryan Blaney carries momentum into NASCAR’s championship finale as he chases 1st Cup titleVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ryan Blaney began to doubt himself and his ability to compete at NASCAR’s top level as he was mired in a 59-race losing streak and all his buddies he had grown up racing against were thriving in the Cup Series. There was Chase Elliott, one of his...
ACC releases 17-team football scheduling format, easing west coast travel for each school
With the ACC expanding westward in 2024, adding California, Stanford and SMU, the conference released its new, 17-team scheduling format for the next seven seasons Monday night. The conference alleviated some schools’ fear of excessive travel by mandating that the current 14 schools will play a total of only three...
Analysis: Rookie QB Will Levis’ performance gives Titans optimism heading into Steelers gameVideo
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Rookie quarterback Will Levis turned in an NFL debut for the ages and should start Thursday night when the Tennessee Titans visit the Pittsburgh Steelers. Levis matched Pro Football Hall of Famer Fran Tarkenton (1961) and Marcus Mariota, the Titans’ own No. 2 overall pick in 2015,...
Police investigating death of former Penguin from skate blade cut in English game
SHEFFIELD, England — Police are investigating the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson after his neck was cut by a skate blade in an English game. Johnson was playing for the Nottingham Panthers at the Sheffield Steelers when he suffered the skate cut in a Champions Cup game...
Pat Narduzzi speaks of his apology to Pitt’s players after post-Notre Dame remarks
Saying “I’m sorry” couldn’t have been easy for Pat Narduzzi in the aftermath of his remarks questioning the makeup of Pitt’s roster and, in effect, his players’ ability. But he shouldered that burden almost as soon as he boarded the plane Saturday night after the epic 58-7 beatdown by Notre...
Analysis: Bengals roar out of bye week, set tone for rest of seasonVideo
CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals came out of the bye week looking like contenders again. The calf injury that slowed the star quarterback early in the season seemed to be a distant memory on Sunday as Burrow passed into tight windows, ducked out of sacks and scrambled...
