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Steelers DL Larry Ogunjobi, 49ers TE George Kittle questionable to play in season opener
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi did not fully participate in any practices this week and was officially deemed questionable to play in Sunday’s regular-season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. Ogunjobi has been listed on the league-mandated injury report as dealing with a foot ailment that has hindered him...
Joey Porter Jr, rest of Steelers’ renowned rookie class ready to make NFL debuts
It was just two years ago the Pittsburgh Steelers started five rookies during their season opener, the most they’d deployed for a season’s first game in three decades. This year, depending on the packages the offense and defense open up with, there might not be any rookies in the starting...
TV commercial star T.J. Watt preps for Steelers opener vs. successor as defensive player of year
For those who still watch old-fashioned (non-streaming) television that features ads, it’s been difficult to get through any commercial breaks during this season-opening week of the NFL season without seeing T.J. Watt. Watt, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ star defender, stars in two humorous commercials this week — one for an at-home...
Steelers prepare for multi-faceted threat posed by 49ers star Christian McCaffrey
Tasked over the past week-plus with formulating a plan to limit San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey, savvy veteran NFL defensive coordinator Teryl Austin devised a unique strategy. “We’re going to try to play with 12 guys,” Austin said, laughing. Presumably, Austin won’t want to actually subject the...
Penguins announce roster for prospect showcase
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced their roster for the upcoming prospect showcase event it will participate in, Sept. 15-18 in Buffalo. In total, the Penguins will have 27 players, including forward Sam Poulin, the team’s first-round pick (No. 21 overall) in the 2019 NHL Draft. Poulin, 22, missed a significant portion...
Tom’s Watch Bar the newest North Shore game day spot
Filled with 100-plus high-definition televisions and digital stadium screens, Tom’s Watch Bar is the newest bar/restaurant on Pittsburgh’s North Shore, nestled between PNC Park and Acrisure Stadium. On Saturday, prior to the Pittsburgh Panthers football home opener against Wofford, it was packed with Pitt fans sporting the team’s blue and...
There will be no gold for the USA at the Basketball World Cup, after loss to Germany
MANILA, Philippines — There will be no gold medal for the U.S. at this World Cup. And for the second consecutive time in FIBA’s biggest tournament, there might not be any medal at all for the Americans. Instead, it’s Germany on the cusp of a world title. Andreas Obst scored...
David Bednar again named Pirates nominee for Roberto Clemente Award
It was one year ago today when David Bednar was selected the Pittsburgh Pirates nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award. On Friday, the Pirates’ all-star closer again was nominated for one of MLB’s most prestigious honors. From Pittsburgh. For Pittsburgh.David Bednar is our 2023 Roberto Clemente Award nominee! ???? pic.twitter.com/N9NhLpoXuM—...
West Virginia faces FCS Duquesne after Penn State blowout loss
Duquesne (1-0) at West Virginia (0-1), Saturday, 6 p.m. ET (ESPN+) Line: No line, according to FanDuel SportsBook. Series record: West Virginia leads 4-3-1. WHAT’S AT STAKE West Virginia has a rugged September schedule with the only potential breather coming Saturday night against the Championship Subdivision Dukes. The Mountaineers are...
No. 7 Penn State is looking to tighten up against FCS Delaware
STATE COLLEGE — Drew Allar’s first start went well, but he knows he can be better. Penn State’s quarterback got away with a few risky throws in the No. 7 Nittany Lions’ opening win against West Virginia, and he is determined to not make the same mistakes against FCS opponent...
Tim Benz: We know how good the 49ers’ rush attack is. But how does it work and how do the Steelers stop it?
In advance of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2023 regular-season opener against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, we’ve been hearing for weeks about the challenge of facing the Niners’ vaunted rushing attack. Last year, it ranked seventh in the NFL with 2,360 yards and can also use a short passing game...
Mark Madden: Time for Steelers’ Mike Tomlin to put his words into practice, be held accountable
This is a pretty good Pittsburgh Steelers team. Improved from last year. It has a first-round draft pick at quarterback who looks ready to break through. It has a myriad of offensive weapons: no proven superstar, but a receiver capable of big plays and a first-round running back who also...
First Call: Patrick Peterson says 49ers offense has ‘tell signs,’ promises pick; did Gerrit Cole once groove a pitch as a Pirate?
Friday’s “First Call” has some very interesting quotes from a Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back about the San Francisco 49ers offense. We also have injury news from San Francisco in advance of the team’s season opener in Pittsburgh on Sunday, a status update on a former Pitt Panther standout, and another...
Friday Football Footnotes: Tim Benz’s season predictions
If you work in the Pittsburgh sports media you are obligated — by law — to make a season prediction for the Steelers before their first game of the regular season. Seriously. If you don’t, you could get arrested. I’m pretty sure I signed some piece of paper requiring me...
‘I just grew up’: Change in mentality made difference for Pirates prospect Bubba Chandler
ALTOONA — Bubba Chandler arrived this week with a strong feeling of accomplishment, given that his goal was to end the season here, but a greater sense of humility after a slow start. A 20-year-old right-hander who is a top-10 prospect for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chandler is scheduled to make...
Pitt Take 5: Teams haven’t met since 2012, but Panthers still stoked for River City Rivalry
There is no reason to suspect that any couches were burned in Cincinnati when Pitt lost to the Bearcats in 2012 in the most recent installment of the River City Rivalry. A crowd of 27,112 — 71% of capacity — showed up at Nippert Stadium on the second week of...
5 things to watch in Week 2: WPIAL teams are winning with multiple QBs
There’s an old saying about football teams with two starting quarterbacks actually having none, but Thomas Jefferson coach Bill Cherpak clearly disagrees. This year, the Jaguars have two QBs and they’re finding success with both. Senior quarterback Brody Evans and junior Luke Kosko have rotated every two possessions this season,...
Lions spoil Chiefs’ celebration of Super Bowl title in NFL season opener
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Lions walked into roaring Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night, where the Kansas City Chiefs are nearly unbeatable and were trying to open their latest Super Bowl title defense with a win, and proved what Detroit coach Dan Campbell has come to know in turning around...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 7, 2023: Luke Brown belts 2 homers, drives in 8 for Greensboro
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 61-72) allowed six hits and beat Toledo (Tigers), 4-1. LHP Braeden Ogle (4.91) worked as an opener and pitched a scoreless first. RHP Quinn Priester (9-4, 4.00) pitched the next 5.2 innings, allowing one run on four hits with four walks and 10 strikeouts. RHP Travis MacGregor (4.70)...
Young Pitt ‘gunners’ go to school after failing to down punt in opener
Pitt only punted twice in its opener against Wofford last week, and the first one triggered some angst on the sideline. Pitt had fourth-and-20 on the Wofford 45-yard line in the first quarter when Caleb Junko placed a punt near the goal line. Three Pitt players — they’re called gunners...
Coco Gauff tops Karolina Muchova to reach the US Open final. The match was delayed by a protestVideo
NEW YORK — Coco Gauff reached her first the U.S. Open final by defeating Karolina Muchova, 6-4, 7-5, on Thursday night in a match interrupted for 50 minutes by environmental activists, including one who glued his bare feet to the concrete in the Arthur Ashe Stadium stands. The toughest part...
Climate protester glues feet to floor during U.S. Open semifinal between Coco Gauff, Karolina Muchova
NEW YORK — The U.S. Open semifinal between Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova was delayed by 50 minutes because of a disruption by environmental activists in the Arthur Ashe Stadium stands Thursday night. One protester glued his bare feet to the concrete floor. Gauff was ahead 6-4, 1-0 when play...
Bengals QB Burrow back from camp calf injury, looks to improve poor record against Browns in openerVideo
CLEVELAND — Joe Burrow sometimes seems too good to be true. In just three seasons, he has taken the NFL by storm, leading Cincinnati to an unexpected Super Bowl appearance and consecutive AFC title games while establishing himself as one of the league’s elite quarterbacks. Only 26, and there’s hardly...
Bengals QB Joe Burrow becomes NFL’s highest-paid player with $275M deal
CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow became the highest-paid player in the NFL on Thursday, agreeing to a five-year, $275 million contract extension, according to a person familiar with the deal. The contract includes more than $219 million guaranteed, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because...
Micah Parsons, others Cowboys defenders believe they can anchor a Super Bowl contender
FRISCO, Texas — Micah Parsons isn’t the only two-time All-Pro on the Dallas defense after the offseason addition of cornerback Stephon Gilmore in a trade. Gilmore’s partner on the other side, Trevon Diggs, is a 2021 All-Pro who is tied for the NFL lead with 17 interceptions since entering the...
