Patrick Cantlay brings reputation of clutch putting, unwanted attention at Ryder Cup
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Patrick Cantlay, often better at asking questions than giving answers, had one question as he walked up the final hole at Marco Simone two years ago at the Ryder Cup. Why is everyone waving their hats? “I knew they were yelling at me,” Cantlay recalled in a...
Pitt flushes West Virginia loss, prepares for undefeated Louisville’s arrival
Washing away the sour taste of Pitt’s overtime defeat in the 108th Backyard Brawl will be easier said than done for Panthers fans, who have to wait until 2029 for the next crack at West Virginia. Whatever disappointment exists among program supporters, internally, the sting of the 31-24 loss is...
Penguins to start goaltender Joel Blomqvist in preseason opener
The Pittsburgh Penguins are scheduled to start goaltender Joel Blomqvist in their opening game of the preseason, a road contest against the Montreal Canadiens on Monday. He is expected to split the contest with prospect Sergei Murashov. Coach Dan Muse announced his team’s plans in net following a morning skate...
Pitt to retire Aaron Donald’s No. 97 jersey when Notre Dame visits Acrisure StadiumVideo
In 135 years of fielding a football team, dating to the 1890 Western University of Pennsylvania squad, Pitt has retired the numbers of just 10 program alums. On Monday, the Panthers announced that exclusive club would gain a member. On Nov. 15 against Notre Dame, Aaron Donald’s No. 97 will...
ACC fines, reprimands Syracuse for feigning injuries in 34-21 upset win over Clemson
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Atlantic Coast Conference fined Syracuse $25,000 and issued a public reprimand for the Orange feigning injuries in Saturday’s 34-21 win over conference opponent Clemson. Play was stopped several times for injuries to Syracuse players during the game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, which a frustrated Tigers...
Mark Madden: Steelers escaped New England with a win, but cracks keep showing
Some have the fragrance of hope and roses. Others smell like sweat and despair. These refreshing Pittsburgh Steelers notes are decidedly a mixed bag. Not unlike their 2-1 record. • The Steelers scored touchdowns on their first two drives at New England, then got a total of one first down in...
Can Penguins defenseman Owen Pickering finally become a full-time NHLer?
A few minutes after the Pittsburgh Penguins selected him in the first round (No. 21 overall) in the 2022 NHL Draft, Owen Pickering wasn’t meek in outlining his ambitions. “My mentality was as soon as I was drafted to a team before this was to try to make that team...
At 36, Cameron Heyward rises up with 2 splash plays that fuel Steelers’ win against Patriots
The newest addition to the Pittsburgh Steelers defense made his presence felt with a takeaway Sunday afternoon at Gillette Stadium. So did a forgotten piece of the defense, a player whose start against the New England Patriots was his first in 23 months. Still, Jabrill Peppers and Cole Holcomb had...
Steelers vs. Patriots: What they’re saying in New England after loss
Despite fumbling twice, turning the ball over to the Pittsburgh Steelers both times, New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson is a valuable part of the team, said his head coach and fellow players. “He’s one of our best players, I think there’s nothing … he can do that would...
First Call: James Conner, Najee Harris suffer significant injuries; Russell Wilson struggles as Giants get booed
In this Monday’s “First Call,” we pass along unfortunate injury news surrounding two former Pittsburgh Steelers running backs. Russell Wilson is having a tough time in New York, while the Vikings may be giving the Steelers some problems in Ireland. Plus updates on the rest of the AFC North. Conner’s...
Learning to lead: Pirates believe Paul Skenes has earned the equity to be outspoken star
Paul Skenes returned from a recent road trip and discovered his locker had been moved to a more prominent spot in the Pittsburgh Pirates clubhouse, just across from franchise icon Andrew McCutchen. It was designed to give Skenes more space but also served as a not-so-subtle message that the 23-year-old...
Madden Monday: Steelers should watch tape of win in New England ‘as if they lost’
The New England Patriots aided the Pittsburgh Steelers in getting a 21-14 win at Gillette Stadium on Sunday by committing five turnovers and seven penalties. For those reasons, in this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden of TribLive and 105.9 The X isn’t putting much stock in the Steelers’ win...
Historic Bethpage Black set to host ‘biggest golf event ever’ with 2025 Ryder Cup
NEW YORK — Team USA’s Justin Thomas didn’t downplay the hype. “I think it’ll hands down be the biggest golf event ever,” Thomas wrote on social media. Long Island’s Bethpage Black has been home to numerous historic golf events this century, but arguably none bigger than the upcoming Ryder Cup,...
NFL Week 3: Panthers dominate Falcons for 1st win of the seasonVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bryce Young ran for a touchdown, Chau Smith-Wade returned an interception 11 yards for a score and rookie Ryan Fitzgerald made three field goals and the Carolina Panthers routed the Atlanta Falcons 30-0 on Sunday for their first win of the season. Young was 16 of 24...
Jabrill Peppers gets game ball after fumble recovery aids Steelers’ defensive effort in win against Patriots
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — It was a moment for Jabrill Peppers to savor and celebrate. Playing in his second game for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Peppers not only saw his first snaps on defense, he got the start at safety and had a fumble recovery in the second half that was part...
Arizona Cardinals’ James Conner carted off field with ankle injury against 49ersVideo
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner was taken off the field on a cart with a right ankle injury in the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers. The Pitt product’s leg buckled underneath him as he was tackled on a short run...
Blaney opens 2nd round of NASCAR Cup playoffs with New Hampshire win as Penske dominates
LOUDON, N.H. — In a race in which Fords were fastest at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Ryan Blaney barely was best in class for the second-round opener of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. The 2003 Cup champion led 116 laps in his No. 12 Mustang, including the final 39, but...
‘We’ll see what happens’: Andrew McCutchen noncommittal about future with Pirates
As the crowd applauded in appreciation, Andrew McCutchen tipped his batting helmet before what might have been his final at-bat for the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. A franchise icon who ranks among the club’s all-time leaders in most major offensive categories, McCutchen also is aware that he is a...
Feats of Strength: Timely turnovers, potent pass rush lead to rare Steelers win in New England
It was a “Throwback Weekend” for NFL coverage on CBS. The network celebrated 50 years of “The NFL Today.” That’s probably a good thing. Because, for the most part, you had to go back to the 1970s to find much success for the Steelers in New England. They won there...
Chargers’ Najee Harris injures ankle during non-contact play against BroncosVideo
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris hurt his left ankle on a non-contact play in the second quarter Sunday against the Denver Broncos. Harris took a step forward from the backfield as the play began and immediately went down with 5:02 remaining. He had to be...
Jordan Davis seals Eagles’ 33-26 thrilling win over Rams with Philly’s 2nd blocked FG of 4th quarter
PHILADELPHIA — Jordan Davis blocked a field-goal attempt by the Rams’ Joshua Karty on the final play of the game and returned it 61 yards for a touchdown — the Eagles’ second blocked kick of the fourth quarter — to give Philadelphia an exhilarating 33-26 win over Los Angeles on...
Ravens shine in prime time at home, but Detroit can handle spotlight as well
BALTIMORE — Lamar Jackson’s experience with “Monday Night Football” growing up sounds pretty relatable. “My mom used to make me go to sleep because I had school,” the star quarterback said. If parents nowadays are any more lenient, their kids should be in for quite a treat this Monday, when...
Andre Szmyt’s 55-yard field goal as time expires rallies Browns to 13-10 victory over Packers
CLEVELAND — Andre Szmyt kicked a 55-yard field goal as time expired, and the Cleveland Browns rallied from a 10-0 deficit with under four minutes left to beat the Green Bay Packers, 13-10, on Sunday. The Browns (1-2) snapped an eight-game losing streak dating to last season when it appeared...
Penguins announce lineup for preseason opener
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced their scheduled lineup for their opening game of the preseason, a road contest against the Montreal Canadiens on Monday. Forwards — Tristan Broz, Atley Calvert, Robby Fabbri, Rafael Harvey-Pinard, Avery Hayes, Danton Heinen, Boko Imama, Ben Kindel, Joona Koppanen, Anthony Mantha, Tommy Novak, Sam Poulin, Valtteri...
Vikings sail past bumbling Bengals 48-10 in Wentz’s debut behind pair of TDs on D by Isaiah Rodgers
MINNEAPOLIS — Isaiah Rodgers helped make Carson Wentz’s debut at quarterback for Minnesota a rousing success, setting a Vikings record with two defensive touchdowns and forcing three of Cincinnati’s five turnovers in a 48-10 romp on Sunday for the worst loss in Bengals history. Jordan Mason rushed for 116 yards...
