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‘It was like Christmas early today:’ Robert Morris men’s hockey returns after 2-year hiatus
Stick taps and cheers rang out inside Clearview Arena Monday morning after coach Derek Schooley closed his team’s first official practice of the year with the words “welcome back Robert Morris hockey.” It’s been a long time coming for the Robert Morris men’s hockey team as Monday’s practice marked its...
Even if he didn’t gain 1st-team status, 1st-round pick Broderick Jones satisfied with his preseason
Barring an injury or something else unforeseen, for the second consecutive season, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-round pick likely will not play in their regular-season opener. Kenny Pickett did not get off the bench as the backup quarterback during the Week 1 win at the Cincinnati Bengals last year. And when...
After slight shuffling of personnel, Pat Narduzzi will ‘find out on game day’ Pitt’s true identity
Pat Narduzzi was careful Monday not to inaccurately describe the personality of his ninth Pitt team at the outset of the first game week of the season. “We got a great group of guys,” he said. “I don’t want to say polite.” Polite usually doesn’t carry the day in college...
Even with Kevin Dotson trade, decisions remain on filling spots along Steelers offensive line
The Pittsburgh Steelers had just concluded an outing at a go-kart track Sunday afternoon, an event designed as a team-building exercise, and some of the offensive linemen were deciding what to do next. “Sitting around chilling,” rookie tackle Broderick Jones said. “Nothing to do, time to waste.” The boredom, at...
Commanders RB Brian Robinson feels ‘night and day’ better a year after being shotVideo
ASHBURN, Va. — Brian Robinson Jr.’s introduction to the NFL a year ago was humming along smoothly, with his training camp and preseason performances putting him on course to be the Washington Commanders’ top running back. Then, on a Sunday evening, that trajectory stopped in an instant. Robinson was shot...
U.S. eases past Greece at Basketball World Cup, advances to the 2nd roundVideo
MANILA, Philippines — The first required step at the Basketball World Cup for the Americans is complete. They’re going to the tournament’s second round. An achievement, technically — but one barely worth acknowledging. Winning gold is the only goal for the Americans on this end-of-summer trip to Manila, and Monday...
Westmoreland County campus clippings: Penn-Trafford grad Malia Kearns off to fast start at RMU
After earning Horizon League all-freshmen accolades last season, it should not come as a surprise that Penn-Trafford graduate Malia Kearns is making an impact already as a sophomore at Robert Morris. She scored a goal and registered an assist in the team’s first three games, all wins. Her assist came...
Most of young squad that helped Pitt-Greensburg women’s soccer to AMCC title returns
Preseason polls, to some degree, are the product of reputation. They reflect past performance as much as — or perhaps even more than — present potential. That very well could have been the case with the 2022 Pitt-Greensburg women’s soccer team. An Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference finalist in 2021 and...
Valley grad Emily Lewandowski playing key role in reviving Penn State New Kensington women’s volleyball
In October 2017, Emily Lewandowski was still in middle school Valley Junior/Senior High School. On the 18th of that month, the Penn State New Kensington women’s volleyball team won its Penn State University Athletic Conference opener, defeating Penn State Greater Allegheny. Fast forward to Sept. 13, 2022, and the Lions...
Steelers make 10 more cuts, including Wilkinsburg’s Kenny Robinson, No. 4 QB Tanner Morgan
The Pittsburgh Steelers continued to gradually trim their roster down to the NFL-mandated 53 by Tuesday’s deadline by releasing 10 more players Monday. The moves leave the Steelers’ roster at 70, following the release of eight players Saturday, one more Sunday and the trade of guard Kevin Dotson to the...
Mark Madden: The hype around Kenny Pickett is loud, some deserved, but Steelers still have question marks
Hype is fun, even when it’s ridiculous. Especially when it’s ridiculous. On Saturday, a local radio host said Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett has many of the same attributes as Michael Jordan and Sidney Crosby. Does he really believe that? Hope not. But it’s amusing regardless. The Steelers have had...
U.S. Open filled with players making comebacks from retirement, pregnancy, injury
NEW YORK — Comebacks are nothing new in tennis. There’s quite a history of that sort of thing, including by stars such as Martina Navratilova, John McEnroe, Martina Hingis, Bjorn Borg, Kim Clijsters and Andy Murray. Perhaps that’s why so many fans of Serena Williams hold out hope she’ll return...
Penguins owner Fenway Sports Group to buy AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh
The fate of AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh appears to have been resolved: Fenway Sports Group, which owns the Pittsburgh Penguins, will buy the cable channel from Warner Bros. Discovery in a deal that’s expected to close in October, according to a report from Sports Business Journal. Terms of the deal were...
Tim Benz: ‘We played Wiffle Ball almost every day … When you were pitching, you were Teke’
A young baseball player in the 1970s, John Wehner grew up in Pittsburgh as a massive fan of the Pirates and their 1979 World Series championship team. Now a broadcaster for the Pirates after wearing the uniform himself for nine years, those memories have not faded for the Carrick High...
First Call: ESPN projections for Steelers’ playoff chances; ex-Steeler already trade bait?
Monday’s “First Call” pins a percentage on the Steelers’ playoff chances. A former Steeler may be on the way out with his new team. The Pirates are about to battle one of the worst teams in Major League Baseball, and Robert Morris’ hockey teams are officially back at practice for...
Madden Monday: ‘There’s just not anything to dislike’ about Kenny Pickett’s preseason for Steelers
After a 3-0 preseason for the Steelers, many in Pittsburgh are bumping up their 2023 win total predictions by multiple games. Mark Madden of TribLIVE and 105.9 The X has a more conservative approach. “I might be coerced into 10-7 instead of 9-8. But, for me, there’s still plenty of...
Pirates slugger Jack Suwinski working to fix his funk at the plate amid an abysmal August
Amid an abysmal August, Jack Suwinski has to remember to remind himself that he’s leading the Pittsburgh Pirates in home runs, ranks second in RBIs, walks and on-base percentage and is the fastest player in franchise history to reach 40 career home runs. That’s no easy task for Suwinski. The...
Arizona State imposes 1-year bowl ban for potential violations under Herm Edwards
TEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona State issued a self-imposed one-year bowl ban amid an NCAA investigation for possible infractions incurred under former football coach Herm Edwards. The ban announced Sunday is a preemptive step as the NCAA investigates the Sun Devils for alleged recruiting violations during the covid-19 pandemic. “Arizona State...
Steelers notes: Kenny Pickett’s leadership skills were honed further over offseason
After four seasons starting at Pitt, Kenny Pickett entered the NFL with a reputation that as a starting quarterback he possessed the requisite leadership skills. As Pickett enters a pro season for the first time as a starter, it’s clear that’s already become apparent to Pittsburgh Steelers teammates. Coach Mike...
Simone Biles wins a record 8th U.S. Gymnastics title a full decade after her firstVideo
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A decade later, Simone Biles is still on top. The gymnastics star won her record eighth U.S. Championship on Sunday night, 10 years after she first ascended to the top of her sport as a teenage prodigy. Biles, now a 26-year-old newlywed considered perhaps the greatest...
Simone Biles wins record 8th U.S. Gymnastics title after taking 2-year breakVideo
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A decade later, Simone Biles is still on top. The gymnastics star won her record eighth U.S. Championship on Sunday night, 10 years after she first ascended to the top of her sport as a teenage prodigy. Biles, now a 26-year-old newlywed considered perhaps the greatest...
Steelers trade guard Kevin Dotson to Rams in draft-pick exchange
Kevin Dotson, who lost his starting job at guard with the acquisition of Isaac Seumalo, was traded by the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night in an exchange of draft picks over the 2024-25 seasons. The Steelers will get the Rams’ fourth-round pick in 2024 and...
Viktor Hovland wins FedEx Cup, $18M prize with best 2 weeks of his careerVideo
ATLANTA — Viktor Hovland played the best golf of his life in the final two weeks of the PGA Tour season, and it paid off Sunday with the biggest trophy of his career — a FedEx Cup title along with the $18 million bonus. Staked to a six-shot lead, Hovland...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 27, 2023: Grant Koch’s 3 hits lift Indy to victory
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 59-65) edged Iowa (Cubs), 2-1. C Grant Koch (.268) was 3 for 4 and had a two-run single in the second inning. SS Nick Gonzales (.268) hit two doubles. RF Canaan Smith-Njigba (.252) was 2 for 3 with two walks. 1B Malcolm Nunez (.246) and 2B/3B Jared Triolo...
Projecting the Steelers’ 53-man roster in advance of Tuesday’s final cuts
Teryl Austin had a quick answer Saturday when he was asked which position group he considered deep. “We all think our defensive line depth is better this year,” the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator said. “Really good.” Indeed, an analysis of the roster reveals the D-line as the most difficult position...
