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Pitt seniors take possible last walk across Acrisure Stadium grounds
Several days before Pitt’s last home game of the season Thursday night at Acrisure Stadium, Pat Narduzzi met with his team. It’s a regular weekly meeting, but this one meant a bit more than the others to Narduzzi. He is in the midst of his final days with the team’s...
Add defensive tackle Keeanu Benton to list of rookies making impact for Steelers
When talking publicly about his young Pittsburgh Steelers players, particularly rookies, coach Mike Tomlin isn’t prone to hyperbole. He would rather root for the New England Patriots than offer effusive praise. So when Tomlin gushed this week about the play of rookie defensive tackle Keeanu Benton in the Steelers’ 23-19...
Pat Freiermuth, Diontae Johnson practice fully; Montravius Adams remains out for Steelers
All week, members of the Pittsburgh Steelers offense have spoken with excited anticipation about having their unit at full strength for Sunday’s AFC North showdown against the Cleveland Browns. On Thursday, that was the case at practice. Wide receiver Diontae Johnson and Pat Freiermuth remain the only offensive players listed...
With Minkah Fitzpatrick, Keanu Neal ailing, Trenton Thompson expected to start for Steelers
The first defensive snaps of Trenton Thompson’s NFL career came with the game on the line in the final minute of a one-possession game. Having been through that last week, Thompson is taking it in stride that he will see an increased role from the beginning of the Pittsburgh Steelers’...
Steelers’ Troy Polamalu made incredible interception 15 years agoVideo
Fifteen years ago, Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu made a highlight-reel interception that still amazes to this day. On Nov. 16, 2008, the Steelers were hosting the San Diego Chargers at a snowy Heinz Field. Early in the first quarter, Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers dropped back and sent a pass...
Rafael Nadal will reveal his comeback plans soon after missing nearly all of 2023
Rafael Nadal is sure he’ll be returning to competition after missing nearly all of 2023 with a hip injury that required surgery. And now he says he’ll be revealing his comeback plans soon. Nadal wrote Thursday on social media: “I confirmed yesterday I’ll be back” and punctuated that message with...
Penguins defenseman P.O Joseph remains positive as a regular healthy scratch
P.O Joseph was smiling Wednesday. But he always smiles. In good times and in bad. And as of late, there have been plenty of good times for the Pittsburgh Penguins, even if they don’t largely involve the left-handed defenseman. While the team was in the midst of a five-game winning...
Penguins scheduled to start goaltender Tristan Jarry against DevilsVideo
The Pittsburgh Penguins are scheduled to start goaltender Tristan Jarry for Thursday’s home game against the New Jersey Devils at PPG Paints Arena. Coach Mike Sullivan announced Jarry’s status following an optional morning skate. In 11 games this season, Jarry has a 6-5-0 record, a 2.31 goals against average, a...
Keaton Ellis among Penn State veterans to be recognized on senior day
Senior day should be a success for Penn State’s football program. Coach James Franklin’s Nittany Lions (8-2) host a Rutgers team that never has beaten them in Big Ten play. PSU is 9-0 vs. the Scarlet Knights in conference action and 31-2 vs. the New Jersey program overall. Saturday should...
Jeff Capel concentrating on defense, rebounding as Pitt prepares for Jacksonville
The Pitt Panthers are scoring at 91.7 points a clip through their first three games, but Jeff Capel is making defense and rebounding a “huge point of emphasis” in preparation for Jacksonville. The Dolphins (2-1) were dominant on the boards through their first two games and rank with Pitt (3-0)...
Pirates A to Z: RHP Braxton Ashcraft overcame injuries to earn spot on 40-man roster
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Braxton Ashcraft Positions: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 24 Height: 6-foot-5 Weight: 195 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: None. Contract: Not yet eligible for arbitration. Acquired: Selected in the second round out...
U mad, bro?: Too much criticism of Mike Tomlin and George Pickens; more grievances from Packers game
Some people think I’m being too hard on Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. Others think the media, collectively, is being too hard on wide receiver George Pickens. Still, others take sports writing a little too … hmmm … literally. These are all things we learn in this week’s “U mad,...
First Call: Tricky idea for Browns to address QB issue; injury concerns in Ravens-Bengals; honoring Franco Harris
The Pittsburgh Steelers may not have to worry about this impacting them, but there’s a potential stopgap solution to the quarterback problem in Cleveland. We also examine Thursday night’s primetime AFC North matchup, share an honor for Franco Harris and look at Gerrit Cole’s Cy Young Award. All that in...
Steelers special teams coordinator Danny Smith to get shoulder surgery after sideline collision
A veteran of almost a half century of standing on the sidelines as a coach, Danny Smith has accumulated quite the list of injuries via on-field collisions. Asked which have been the most serious after a walkthrough at the Pittsburgh Steelers’ South Side facility Thursday, Smith had to pause and...
Princeton hangs on to hand 1st loss of season to Duquesne
By now, it’s no secret Duquesne’s basketball schedule was assembled with postseason aspirations in mind. Not the College Basketball Invitational, where the Dukes made an appearance last season, mind you. Not even the National Invitation Tournament. “We’re building this to get to the (Atlantic 10 Tournament) championship and to get...
Bears say QB Justin Fields healthy enough to start against LionsVideo
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears will have Justin Fields back at quarterback Sunday against the Detroit Lions for a stretch of games that could be critical to his future with the team. Coach Matt Eberflus announced the move after four missed starts by Fields because of a right...
Saleh says it’ll be Rodgers’ call to play again with Jets if he’s cleared by doctors to returnVideo
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers will have the final call on whether he plays again this season for the New York Jets, if and when he gets medical clearance. Coach Robert Saleh said Wednesday the team will defer to the four-time NFL MVP, who is rehabilitating from a torn...
Gerrit Cole unanimous winner of his 1st AL Cy Young Award; Blake Snell takes NL prizeVideo
NEW YORK — Gerrit Cole was a unanimous winner of his first American League Cy Young Award on Wednesday, and Blake Snell took the National League honor to become the seventh hurler to earn baseball’s top pitching prize in both leagues. After coming close several times before, Cole finally finished...
Risky plays expanding in popularity with varying degrees of success among ACC programsVideo
Plays that once seemed in vogue only with the most daring college coaches — going for it on fourth down or faking a punt in your own half of the field — seem to be expanding in popularity. Others, such as kickoff and punt returns, seem less attractive. In the...
Analysis: Drew Allar needs to be top priority in Penn State’s search for a new offensive coordinatorVideo
At some point in the hours after losing to Michigan, James Franklin came to what felt like an inevitable conclusion. He decided to fire offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich and start anew. Something needed to change. Penn State’s offense failed to support one of the best defenses in college football against...
A man arrested over death of Adam Johnson whose neck was cut with skate blade is released on bail
LONDON — A man who was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson, whose neck was cut by a skate during a game, was released on bail Wednesday. Johnson, 29, was playing for the Nottingham Panthers against the Sheffield Steelers on Oct....
Trib 10: Get ready for head-to-head matchups between top teams in power rankings
There are a couple of changes to the weekly Trib 10 power rankings this week as we prepare for Final Four Friday in Class A through 4A and Championship Saturday in 6A and 5A. Penn Hills and Thomas Jefferson saw their seasons end last week, so their loss is a...
Steelers passing game looking for boost with potential return of TE Pat Freiermuth
Contrary to what the statistics suggest, the tight end remains a viable part of the Pittsburgh Steelers passing game. It just hasn’t looked that way without Pat Freiermuth in the lineup. With Freiermuth potentially returning from injured reserve Sunday in Cleveland, the Steelers will have all of their offensive playmaking...
Minkah Fitzpatrick, Keanu Neal, Montravius Adams among Steelers missing practice
Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and defensive lineman Montravius Adams continued to miss Pittsburgh Steelers practice, and three days after suffering a rib injury that forced him to leave a game, Keanu Neal also did not practice on Wednesday. Fitzpatrick, an All Pro safety, has missed the past two-plus games because of...
Ravens, Bengals meet in prime time in crucial AFC North showdownVideo
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens are in a familiar spot — leading the AFC North through Week 10. The past two seasons, they’ve been passed down the stretch by Cincinnati. A win this week would make that prospect a good deal less likely in 2023....
