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NCAA investigators interview Jim Harbaugh’s staff about sign-stealing scheme
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — NCAA investigators interviewed members of Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh’s staff Thursday about a sign-stealing scheme, a person familiar with the governing body’s visit told The Associated Press. The investigation has rocked the undefeated and second-ranked Wolverines on their march toward a potential spot in the...
Penguins play ‘most complete game,’ shut out powerful Avalanche
Reilly Smith professed optimism. In the face of a three-game losing streak, he offered a buoyant outlook in advance of his team’s home game against the imposing Colorado Avalanche on Thursday. “It’s not easy in this league,” Smith said after a practice at PPG Paints Arena on Wednesday. “You’re going...
Deshaun Watson defends his drive as he deals with injury: ‘Why wouldn’t I want to play?’Video
BEREA, Ohio — Unable to play quarterback right now for the Browns, Deshaun Watson tried some defense on Thursday. Watson, who will miss his fourth game — and third start — on Sunday at Seattle with a right shoulder injury that has lingered longer than expected, dismissed the idea that...
Arizona Diamondbacks take series of slights into surprise World Series against Texas RangersVideo
ARLINGTON, Texas — Before opening the World Series, the Arizona Diamondbacks wanted to recount a series of slights. Overlooked by oddsmakers and angered by analysts, the Diamondbacks are in a Surprise Series against the also unexpected Texas Rangers. But the mindsets couldn’t be more different ahead of Friday night’s opener...
Pitt picked 9th in ACC preseason poll; Blake Hinson named 2nd-team all-conference
A season after winning 24 games and advancing to the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament, Pitt was picked to finish ninth in the 15-team ACC in a vote by a panel of media members. The conference released poll results Thursday. Pitt senior forward Blake Hinson, a second-team All-ACC...
Steelers Joey Porter Jr. dealing with minor injury but ready to move into starting role if needed
As his role in the Pittsburgh Steelers secondary increases, rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr. patiently is waiting to make his first NFL start. Given the right set of circumstances, it could come as soon as Sunday at Acrisure Stadium. Starting left cornerback Levi Wallace is dealing with a foot injury...
Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi finds way to strike balance between work, rest
The thought briefly crossed Pat Narduzzi’s mind that he might have been able to work an extra 15 or 20 minutes each night to get ready for No. 14 Notre Dame. Watch another file of video, come up with a new wrinkle to improve Pitt’s run defense, give his players...
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence on Terrible Towel: ‘the little yellow towels that they swing around’Video
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence sounded entirely reverential about the atmosphere at Acrisure Stadium, comparing it to other tough environments like Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City and the Superdome in New Orleans. But in a media gathering Wednesday ahead of this weekend’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, one little comment...
Back together on field for Steelers, WRs George Pickens, Diontae Johnson push each other
In Diontae Johnson’s first game back after being on the injured reserve list Sunday, George Pickens actually ended up with more production (five catches for 107 yards) than what he averaged in the four games during which Johnson was sidelined (4.3 catches, 89.8 yards). So much for any worries that...
Preview: Cal (Pa.), Gannon, IUP expected to be top contenders for PSAC West women’s basketball title
Cal (Pa.) is the top vote-getter in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference West Division women’s basketball poll. Gannon and IUP also received first-place votes. Cal (21-11) captured back-to-back PSAC titles, defeating nationally ranked Gannon in the tournament final. PSAC Tournament MVP and double-double producer Allycia Harris returns for the Vulcans...
Preview: IUP, Cal (Pa.) expected to battle it out for PSAC West men’s basketball crown
IUP and Cal (Pa.) could have some close games on the court when they face each other this season. The teams also are tight in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference West Division preseason men’s basketball poll. IUP is the favorite, but by only one vote over the Vulcans. IUP, which...
Steelers’ Larry Ogunjobi does not practice because of shoulder injury
Seven consecutive practices is as long as the streak would last for Larry Ogunjobi. A veteran defensive tackle, Ogunjobi since Oct. 4 had fully taken part in each of the seven Pittsburgh Steelers practices that had been eligible for noting on the league-mandated status report. He was not listed as...
Pirates 3rd baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes named Fielding Bible’s Defensive Player of the Year
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ Ke’Bryan Hayes, who added a .271 batting average to his slick glove work this season, was named Thursday the Fielding Bible’s Defensive Player of the Year while also earning the Fielding Bible Award among third basemen. The distinction marks the second time in three seasons (also 2021)...
Derrick Henry, Chase Young, Brian Burns are among several star NFL players who could be on the moveVideo
The best team in the NFC already added an All-Pro to the secondary. More moves are coming around the NFL. Teams looking to bolster their rosters for the second half have until Tuesday’s trade deadline at 4 p.m. Several established veterans could end up switching uniforms. There were a slew...
Ottawa’s Shane Pinto suspended 41 games, becomes 1st modern NHL player banned for gambling
The NHL suspended Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto for 41 games on Thursday, making the 22-year-old American the first modern-day player banned for sports gambling. The league said the half-season ban was for “activities relating to sports wagering” and that its investigation found no evidence Pinto bet on NHL games....
Cameron Heyward returns to practice for Steelers
Cameron Heyward is back on the practice field for the Pittsburgh Steelers, meaning his return to the active roster should come within the next three weeks. Heyward, who had surgery to repair a groin tear after the season opener, remains on injured reserve, but he began practicing Thursday for the...
Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic sidelined on a week-to-week basis due to injury
Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic will be sidelined on a “week-to-week” basis due to an undisclosed injury he suffered during a 4-1 home loss to the Dallas Stars on Tuesday. Coach Mike Sullivan announced Nedeljkovic’s status following an optional morning skate at PPG Paints Arena in advance of the team’s game...
Penn State’s James Franklin on how Drew Allar, Mike Yurcich have handled Ohio State fallout
Penn State’s offensive performance at Ohio State was as inept as they come. The Nittany Lions managed only two field goals before the game was out of reach, converted 1 of 16 third-down attempts and averaged 3.53 yards per play, the program’s lowest since 2016. To lose in the way...
ACC’s coaching titans have retired so the league must adjust with changed look
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — When forward Benny Williams signed with Syracuse, he was eager to play for Jim Boeheim and compete in an Atlantic Coast Conference that featured two other Hall of Fame coaches leading marquee programs. Less than three years later, things look very different. Changes that began in the...
Penguins recall forwards Vinnie Hinostroza, Radim Zohorna from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled forwards Vinnie Hinostroza and Radim Zohorna from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League and assigned forward Corey Andonovski to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday morning. These maneuvers come less than 24 hours after Andonovski was summoned from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Zohorna was sent to the AHL affiliate in a...
U mad, bro?: A Steelers’ win doesn’t dissuade complaints from readers on multiple fronts
When the Steelers win in comeback fashion, on the road, as underdogs, generally the Pittsburgh sports fanbase is feeling pretty good. About the Steelers, anyway. Well, the second half of the Steelers game at least. But there are plenty of other things to complain about. And we touch ‘em all...
First Call: Jaguars DB says George Pickens ‘hasn’t played our corners’; Sean Casey won’t stay with Yankees
One Jacksonville defensive back had an interesting quote about Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens. Sean Casey is walking away from his job with the New York Yankees. And the Penguins face a tough test at home Thursday night. All that and more from the AFC North in Thursday’s “First...
Jack Johnson finds home with Avalanche, remembers time with Penguins fondly
Bryan Rust and Jack Johnson had an adversarial relationship when they were teammates with the Pittsburgh Penguins. And it’s easy to understand why. Rust is a proud product of Notre Dame. And Johnson? Well, he’s a Michigan man. So when the Wolverines thumped the Fighting Irish, 45-14, in a football...
WPIAL bracketology: Don Rebel, Chris Harlan forecast 2023 football playoff pairings
Pairing the WPIAL football brackets is a difficult job once the playoff field is set, but it’s much, much harder when 15 spots are still undecided. That’s the situation now. The standings will surely change Friday night once the last dominoes fall. The official WPIAL bracket will be revealed Saturday...
Minor league report: Forward Sam Houde leads Penguins past BearsVideo
Two goals by forward Sam Houde led the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to a 5-1 home win against the rival Hershey Bears at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. Forward Alex Nylander had a goal and an assist for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (3-2-0-0) while forwards Vinnie Hinostroza and Marc Johnstone each contributed a...
