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Le'Veon Bell wants to settle old scores with Vontaze Burfict in boxing ring
The career of former Pittsburgh Steeler Le’Veon Bell was altered by two big hits from former Cincinnati Bengals players. First, there was the blow that hyperextended his knee from safety Reggie Nelson at the end of the 2014 season that caused Bell to miss the playoffs. Then there was the...
Penguins A to Z: Ty Glover still requires plenty of refinement 
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2022-23 season coming to an end without any postseason action, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 49 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from...
First Call: J.J. Watt nixes talk of being a Steeler; team signs top XFL corner, considers former Pro Bowl LB
Tuesday’s “First Call” is loaded with Steelers nuggets, including J.J. Watt’s statement on the notion of him playing in Pittsburgh. The Steelers are also signing an XFL star cornerback, while considering a former Pro Bowl linebacker. Plus, there is more college realignment news, and Major League Baseball’s best were sparkling...
Former Pitt, WPIAL hoops star Cam Johnson using NBA platform, family motivation in Rush to Crush Cancer
While Cameron Johnson was starring in the WPIAL at Our Lady of Sacred Heart, Pitt basketball coach Jamie Dixon wanted to make an in-home recruiting visit shortly before Easter. The way Johnson’s aunt — Gina Caliguire — tells the story, her nephew was looking forward to the visit. But it...
Devin Gee, Mike Van Sickle advance to U.S. Open qualifier
Oakmont head pro Devin Gee and Pine-Richland grad Mike Van Sickle were among the four golfers to advance to the U.S. Open Sectional from The Club at Nevillewood on Monday. Van Sickle and Youngstown State assistant golf coach Brandon Pluchinsky shot 3-under-par 69s, and Gee and Cal (Pa.) grad Ryan...
Damar Hamlin honored with PFWA Halas Award for overcoming adversity 
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who is working on his return to the field after having gone into cardiac arrest during a game in January, was selected as the winner of the 2023 George Halas Award. The Professional Football Writers of America on Monday announced the 55th winner of the...
Reports: Mason Rudolph to visit Steelers, could sign on as No. 3 quarterback
With the Pittsburgh Steelers still in the market for a third quarterback, they will visit with Mason Rudolph on Tuesday with the idea of bringing him back to the organization for a sixth NFL season. Various outlets, including ESPN, reported that Rudolph is expected to re-sign a one-year deal with...
Column: NASCAR is facing a tense summer of negotiations with its Cup Series teams 
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR spent the weekend at Darlington Raceway celebrating its 75th anniversary, a salute that now will move to North Wilkesboro Speedway with the first Cup Series race at the reopened track since 1996. The nostalgic nod to NASCAR’s early days has created a festive atmosphere at the...
Peacock will exclusively carry NFL playoff game in a first for streaming service
The NFL is taking another big step into streaming by putting one of its playoff games exclusively on a digital platform for the first time. The league and NBCUniversal announced Monday that the Saturday night game on Wild Card weekend will be on Peacock. The Peacock exclusive game on Jan....
Kentucky Derby winner Mage set as 8-5 morning line favorite for Preakness 
HALETHORPE, Md. — Kentucky Derby winner Mage was installed as the 8-5 morning line favorite for the Preakness at the post position draw Monday. He’s the only horse in the field of eight set to take part in the second race of the Triple Crown two weeks after running in...
Justin Thomas looking to find results as he defends PGA Championship title 
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Justin Thomas won the PGA Championship when he least expected it, matching a tournament record last year at Southern Hills when he rallied from seven shots behind in the final round and won in a playoff. Now he’s not sure what to expect. That was his only...
Wheeling Nailers coach Derek Army signs three-year contract extension
The Wheeling Nailers signed a three-year contract extension with head coach Derek Army on Monday. Serving as the Pittsburgh Penguins’ ECHL affiliate, the Nailers announced the contract via release. The contract is scheduled to keep Army on the Nailers’ bench through the 2025-26 season. Army, 32, just completed his third...
After throwing 16 scoreless innings, Pirates' Mitch Keller honored as NL Player of the Week
Mitch Keller became the second Pittsburgh Pirates player this season named National League Player of the Week, joining outfielder Bryan Reynolds, who was so honored last month. Keller is the first Pirates pitcher named NL Player of the Week since Jameson Taillon in April 2018. Keller, 27, won both starts...
Victor Wembanyama about to learn NBA destination with draft lottery 
Academy Award winner Michael Douglas loves basketball. He’s a big Miami fan, mainly because of his relationship with Heat president Pat Riley. Douglas has gone to a couple French league games in recent weeks for one reason: Victor Wembanyama, the 7-foot-3 French phenom who is already capturing the basketball world’s...
Penn State football announces White Out, Stripe Out games for 2023 season
Two weeks ago, it was revealed that Penn State will open its 2023 season under the Beaver Stadium lights against West Virginia. But it won’t be the annual White Out. Penn State’s game against Iowa on Sept. 23 will get the White Out treatment, the Nittany Lions announced Monday. The...
QB Matt Ryan joins CBS as analyst, says he's not retiring as player 
ATLANTA — Matt Ryan has joined CBS as an analyst, though he’s not giving up on landing with another team as a quarterback. CBS announced Monday that Ryan, a four-time Pro Bowler and the 2016 NFL MVP with the Atlanta Falcons, will serve as a studio and game analyst across...
Oakland A's reach agreement for potential stadium site on Las Vegas Strip 
LAS VEGAS — The Oakland Athletics reached an agreement with Bally’s and Gaming & Leisure Properties to build a potential stadium on the Tropicana hotel site along the Las Vegas Strip. Bally’s Corp. made the announcement Monday for a 30,000-seat stadium on the 35-acre site. The project is expected to...
Penguins' Casey DeSmith makes 30 saves as U.S. overcomes Germany at ice hockey worlds 
A look at how players with connections to the Penguins have done in the ongoing International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championship Tournament: Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith made 30 saves on 32 shots for the United States in a 3-2 comeback win against Germany in a preliminary round game...
Steelers sign undrafted rookie RB Alfonzo Graham off tryout
Undrafted running back Alfonzo Graham signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday. Graham apparently impressed during the three-day rookie minicamp he took part in on a tryout basis this past weekend. The 5-foot-9, 195-pound Graham had 1,105 rushing yards and eight touchdowns in 11 games for Morgan State in 2022...
Mark Madden: If the Rangers want Mike Sullivan, the Penguins should consider a trade
The New York Rangers want Mike Sullivan to be their coach. The New York media that stooges for the Rangers have leaked that. But Sullivan is under contract to the Pittsburgh Penguins through 2027. That doesn’t discourage the Rangers’ stooges, who somehow think the Rangers matter despite a first-round playoff...
Seton Hill softball falls short of NCAA berth despite strong season under 1st-year coach
On a day before the Seton Hill softball team was to learn the outcome of a potential return trip to the NCAA Division II Tournament, coach Cassie Moore and her fiance were continuing their restoration project of a 100-year-old house situated in the apple orchards region near Follansbee, W.Va. The...
Westmoreland County campus clippings: Seton Hill baseball collects postseason awards
Seton Hill baseball has ruled the PSAC West, so it is no surprise the Griffins cleaned up in postseason awards. Marc Marizzaldi was named the division coach of the year, while Jack Whalen (Norwin) picked up freshman of the year honors for the Griffins, who won their third PSAC title...
Doyle Brunson, called the Godfather of Poker, dies at 89
LAS VEGAS — Doyle Brunson, one of the most influential poker players of all time and a two-time world champion, died Sunday, according to his agent. Brunson was 89. Brian Balsbaugh, Brunson’s agent, posted a statement on Twitter from the family. “It is with a heavy heart we announce the...
Penguins A to Z: Taylor Gauthier moved up the depth chart 
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2022-23 season coming to an end without any postseason action, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 49 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from...
Madden Monday: Not buying into New York rumors about Mike Sullivan going to Rangers
The New York Post’s Larry Brooks sent a tweet last week that kicked up speculation about the Pittsburgh Penguins’ general manager search. And about the organization’s current head coach. Brooks says he has heard some scuttlebutt that the Penguins may try to hire Kyle Dubas as GM if he and...


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