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Steelers’ reps Art Rooney Jr., Buddy Parker survive latest round of Hall of Fame voting
The Pittsburgh Steelers had both of their representatives make the cut in the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s coach/contributor category. Art Rooney Jr., who presided over the team’s scouting efforts for more than two decades, and former coach Buddy Parker are among the 12 candidates that reached the latest round...
It’s My Show the favorite for The Meadows’ 57th Delvin Miller Adios Pace for the Orchids
It’s My Show dazzled last Saturday in the eliminations for the 57th Delvin Miller Adios Pace for the Orchids at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows. The winning time of 1 minute, 47.4 seconds set a world record for a 3-year-old gelding on a five-eights-mile track and put It’s My Show...
West Mifflin’s Logan Cooley signs with Arizona Coyotes
For the past few weeks, Logan Cooley has taken on something of an apprenticeship in the North Hills. On a daily basis, the West Mifflin native has hit the ice with veteran NHL forwards Vince Trocheck and J.T. Miller, trying to pick their brains for details on what it takes...
From ‘self-doubt’ to top NFL prospect, how Penn State’s Olu Fashanu became a star
INDIANAPOLIS — Olu Fashanu has a legitimate chance to be the No. 1 pick in next year’s NFL Draft. Penn State’s stalwart left tackle has the tape. He has the size at 6-foot-6, 319 pounds. At only 20 years old, his ceiling is sky high. So it’s hard to picture...
Leaving the Pac-12? Colorado calls meeting, AP source says Big 12 has already voted to let Buffs in
If Colorado is ready to leave the Pac-12, the Big 12 is ready to welcome the Buffaloes back to the conference they left 12 years ago. Big 12 presidents and chancellors voted unanimously Wednesday night to accept Colorado as a new member, clearing the way for the school to leave...
Captain Lindsey Horan sets the tone for United States at the Women’s World Cup
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Lindsey Horan is setting a feisty tone for the United States at the Women’s World Cup. Horan, the U.S. co-captain, steadied herself after an angry exchange with Dutch midfielder Danielle van de Donk and scored to give the United States a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands...
Christian Yelich’s resurgence playing vital role in Brewers’ quest for NL Central title
MILWAUKEE — Christian Yelich heard all the talk about whether he ever could recapture the MVP form he showed early in his Milwaukee Brewers tenure. Eventually, he realized he needed to stop listening to it. That attitude has him playing as well as he has since those peak seasons. “If...
Angels GM says Shohei Ohtani is staying less than week before MLB trade deadline
DETROIT — Shohei Ohtani looked his manager in the eye, and in just a few words, left no doubt of his intentions. “I’ll finish it,” Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin recalled Ohtani telling him after the eighth inning of what became his first complete game in MLB. “He wanted...
Bronny James discharged from hospital as LeBron sends thanks, says family is ‘safe and healthy’
LOS ANGELES — Bronny James has been discharged from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and is resting at home, three days after the 18-year-old son of LeBron James went into cardiac arrest. Dr. Merije Chukumerije, a consulting cardiologist for Bronny James, said in a statement issued by the hospital Thursday that James...
Pirates’ Johan Oviedo can still salvage what has been a rocky 2023 campaign
To a degree, Pittsburgh Pirates starter Johan Oviedo has been the primary architect of his own shortcomings this season. His 11 losses are tied for second in all of baseball, and his accuracy continues to be hit or miss: Oviedo’s 49 walks lead the Pirates and are the ninth most...
Metro free agency: Rangers add aging forward Blake Wheeler at bargain price
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...
First Call: Mike Tomlin on his left tackle battle; Bears’ tight end contract could influence Steelers
Thursday’s “First Call” looks at the Pittsburgh Steelers left tackle position, even though head coach Mike Tomlin is trying to make it a non-story. An NFL signing of note may have some ramifications for a Steelers player next year. A former Steeler is getting a boost for his Hall of...
U mad, bro?: Aliens have arrived — and they have angry opinions on Steelers, Pirates
Even the Pittsburgh Steelers reporting to training camp was dwarfed by the UFO hearings in front of Congress on Wednesday. Not only do I now believe in aliens, I believe they are coming for Christian Kuntz’s massage chair. The Steelers’ specialists massage chair saga continues, but it’s in the dorm...
Tim Benz: Steelers training camp challenge — the defense must make the offense better
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense has a lot to accomplish between now and the end of training camp. Coordinator Teryl Austin’s unit has to: • Straighten out any communication issues that may result from weaving a fistful of new players into the secondary — many of whom are playing in multiple...
Horan’s goal helps U.S. squeeze out 1-1 draw with the Netherlands at the Women’s World CupVideo
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Lindsey Horan, angry over being knocked down minutes earlier by Danielle Van de Donk, scored a revenge goal minutes later in the second half Wednesday to help the United States squeeze out a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands at the Women’s World Cup. The Dutch struck...
Bills receiver Stefon Diggs says any lingering concerns are water under the bridgeVideo
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Reiterating his desire to retire as a member of the Buffalo Bills, Stefon Diggs was largely reassuring but short on specifics over any lingering concerns from last season, saying he and the team were back on the same page as training camp opened Wednesday. Diggs said whatever...
Riverhounds lose first home game of season, 3-1 against Charleston
On Saturday, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds saw their unbeaten streak within the USL Championship end at 13 with a loss at Charleston. Four days later, another notable streak went by the wayside. The Hounds dropped their first home match of the season in a 3-1 loss to Indy Eleven on Wednesday...
Aaron Rodgers agrees to new 2-year, $75M contract with JetsVideo
Aaron Rodgers has a new deal with the New York Jets — and he’s taking a pay cut to try to help deliver a Super Bowl to the winning-starved franchise. Rodgers agreed to a reworked two-year, $75 million guaranteed contract with the Jets on Wednesday, according to a person familiar...
Penn State notebook: James Franklin OK with new Big Ten scheduling
INDIANAPOLIS — The last time James Franklin spoke to a group of media members was the afternoon of June 8. A couple of hours later, the new Big Ten scheduling model was released and generated plenty of reaction. Perhaps the biggest piece of news from that June announcement, at least...
New captain Keaton Ellis brings versatility, experience to Penn State’s safety room
INDIANAPOLIS – Penn State’s safety room once again will be led by a veteran player. But the Nittany Lions have needed to move on from Jaquan Brisker and Ji’Ayir Brown in recent years, and it will be difficult to replace that kind of production. Brisker became a key player in...
Latrobe bows out of state Legion baseball tournament
Louie Amatucci, a rising senior at Latrobe, in at least one respect, is like many of his American Legion baseball teammates. He’s young and eager to return. “A lot of these guys are eligible to come back,” said the Latrobe Legion team’s leading hitter. Coincidentally, Amatucci’s older brother, Vinny, is...
Penn State’s James Franklin excited to watch QBs Drew Allar, Beau Pribula compete
INDIANAPOLIS — James Franklin knew he would get asked about Drew Allar and Penn State’s quarterback situation. Might as well get out in front of it. Franklin, standing at the Lucas Oil Stadium podium, said the Nittany Lions are still in the “competition phase” of the battle between Allar and...
Members of Oakmont Martial Arts earn awards in world competition in Phoenix
Clarissa Tinkey was on the doorstep of a medal at the American Taekwondo Association’s Songahm World Championships earlier this month in Phoenix, Ariz. The Verona resident and rising sophomore at Redeemer Lutheran High School in Verona competed for bronze in combat sparring for the Girls 13-14-year-old 2nd and 3rd Degree...
Before the hitting starts, Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi, 3 players have some fun with ACC media
The calendar says July, but summer is ending for college football players headed to training camp next week. Before they start sweating, tackling and bruising, three Pitt players and coach Pat Narduzzi mixed business with pleasure Wednesday at the ACC Kickoff Media event in Charlotte, N.C. Among the highlights telecast...
Rashod Bateman, J.K. Dobbins still on PUP list as Ravens begin training campVideo
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Lamar Jackson was on the field to start training camp, his knee injury and contract uncertainty behind him. Now the Baltimore Ravens are waiting on a couple of other key parts of their offense. Wide receiver Rashod Bateman and running back J.K. Dobbins remained on the...
