Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin: ‘I hope that I stay here’
Some things have waned a bit for Evgeni Malkin at 39. His bullish method of skating into the offensive zone has lost a little horsepower. And that blistering one-timer from the right circle doesn’t quite break the sound barrier like it used to. But his wit is as sharp as...
Kansas and West Virginia meet in Big 12 play
West Virginia (2-1) at Kansas (2-1) Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. BetMGM College Football Odds Opening Line: Kansas by 13.5. Against the spread: Kansas 1-2, West Virginia 2-1. How to watch: Fox Sports 1 Key stats Kansas offense Overall: 413.3 yards per game (60th in FBS) Passing: 248.3 yards per...
5 things to watch in Week 4 of high school football
The website MaxPreps.com predicted McKeesport would not only win a WPIAL title this year but also add a state championship. That prognostication came early last month, and the Tigers may very well celebrate their first PIAA title in 20 years come December. But an ankle injury to McKeesport junior Kemon...
Football Footnotes: Believe it — the Steelers have won in New England. No, seriously
The Pittsburgh Steelers head to Gillette Stadium this Sunday for a Week 3 showdown against the New England Patriots. It’s a game that could have long-term ramifications. Given the soft AFC East chasing Buffalo, Drake Maye’s potential advancement at quarterback, and a revamped coaching staff with former Steeler and Patriot...
After April heart surgery, Penguins’ Kris Letang feeling ‘really good’ as camp opens
The regularity with which Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has bounced back from significant injuries and even life-threatening health scares approaches the unbelievable. Concussions, a broken foot and hand, a fractured finger and neck surgery to repair a herniated disk are among — but far from all — the on-ice...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 19, 2025: Altoona drops Game 2 of series despite 2 hits from Konnor Griffin
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 84-62) doubled up Gwinnett (Braves), 6-3. RF nelson Velazquez (.218) went 1 for 4 with a two-run homer, his 10th. C Brett Sullivan (.197) went 2 for 3 with a double, run scored and two RBIs. 1B Nick Solak (.33) ) went 2 for 4 with two runs...
On Sports: Ex-Steelers punter makes impact for Bills; Penguins’ core 4 reunion on tap; Pirates rank at bottom of MLB homers
In Friday’s “On Sports,” we look at an impactful play from the Buffalo Bills-Miami Dolphins game featuring a former Pittsburgh Steelers player. One local coach appears in the odds for the next coach to be fired, while another former local coach makes his debut in a new job. We also...
Steelers’ T.J. Watt enduring career-worst streak without a sackVideo
From late in the 2019 season — his second in the NFL — until late last year, star Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt had never gone more than two consecutive games without a sack. But beginning last Dec. 21, including the postseason and spanning the end of 2024 and...
Josh Allen’s 3 TD passes, Terrel Bernard’s pick secure Bills’ win over spiraling Dolphins
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes, and Terrel Bernard intercepted Tua Tagovailoa with three minutes left to secure the Buffalo Bills’ 31-21 win over the Miami Dolphins on Thursday night. James Cook had 108 yards rushing and a 2-yard TD as the Bills (3-0) continued their...
Kings captain Anze Kopitar says he will retire after his upcoming 20th season
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Kings captain Anze Kopitar said he will retire after the upcoming season, ending a 20-year NHL career spent entirely in Los Angeles. The 38-year-old Kopitar made the announcement Thursday at a news conference with his family after the first practice of training camp. “My mind is...
At 40, Alex Ovechkin’s future past this season remains uncertain
ARLINGTON, Va. — The chase is done. Is the farewell tour next? Alex Ovechkin remained reticent about his future Thursday when he spoke with reporters at the Washington Capitals’ media day. A day after his 40th birthday, the NHL’s career goal-scoring leader said he hasn’t been thinking much about what...
Cleveland Browns’ $2.4B stadium gets green light from Ohio transportation regulators
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Transportation approved a permit Thursday for the construction of a new stadium for the Cleveland Browns. The proposed stadium would be built in suburban Brook Park, next to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. The Browns are looking to begin construction next year and start...
Clayton Kershaw to retire, will make final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium on Friday
LOS ANGELES — Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw will retire at the end of this season, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Thursday. The 37-year-old left-hander who got his 3,000th strikeout in July will make his final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium on Friday night against the San Francisco...
Steelers notes: An increased role for Cole Holcomb? Arthur Smith respects Mike Vrabel
Asked Thursday a question related to his projected offensive personnel deployment for Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith displayed a little paranoia. “I don’t want to give too much strategy away,” Smith said, “especially playing these guys in New England. I know (Patriots...
Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr., DeShon Elliott again miss practice; Max Scharping reportedly out for season
Starting defensive backs DeShon Elliott and Joey Porter Jr. continue to miss practice, dampening any hope either will be able to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers in Sunday’s game at the New England Patriots. Elliott, a safety, and Porter, a cornerback, left the Sept. 7 season opener because of injury:...
Revenge game awaits Jabrill Peppers as he looks for ways to help Steelers beat Patriots
New safety Jabrill Peppers flashed a sly smile when asked if he might provide some intel on the New England Patriots, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opponent this weekend. “I’ve been trying to learn the playbook here, man,” Peppers said, laughing. Translation: Peppers has enough on his plate after being signed by...
Penguins players size up new coach Dan Muse on Day 1 of training camp
The sights and sounds Thursday at the Pittsburgh Penguins’ opening day of training camp were reflective of the organization’s new direction, but so was what wasn’t seen or heard. Gone was the familiar presence of Mike Sullivan, whose rough New England accent boomed from UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex ice for...
Penguins president Kyle Dubas: ‘This team is on the right path’
There are always expectations for the Pittsburgh Penguins. And the 2025-26 season is no exception. The expectations, at least externally, are clear: Few anticipate the Penguins being a contender, at least in the sense of potentially lifting a trophy at the end of the season. But being a competitor? That...
Red-zone offense has been efficient — but Steelers strive to get to it more often
So far, so good, with the Pittsburgh Steelers’ red-zone offense. Through two weeks of the NFL season, only three teams have had a higher rate of conversions of offensive possessions inside the opponents’ 20 yard-line that result in touchdowns. As quarterback Aaron Rodgers put it this week, “Anything above 70...
Penguins forwards Noel Acciari, Rutger McGroarty enter training camp with injuries
Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Noel Acciari and Rutger McGroarty are among five players who are sidelined due to injuries as the team opens training camp. President of hockey operations Kyle Dubas provided an update on the quintet in Cranberry on Thursday. Acciari, 33, is dealing with a core muscle injury. “He...
First Call: Reports of ‘significant’ injury in practice for Steelers OL; Patriots may get key CB back
The Pittsburgh Steelers may have lost some of their depth along the offensive line. The Patriots could get a key piece of their team back Sunday when the Steelers visit New England. Justin Fields won’t play Sunday for the Jets, and the Pirates are gearing up for their final home...
Pirates’ Rafael Flores gives glimpse of hard-hitting future on 1st major league hit
Rafael Flores had turned his first major-league at-bat into a battle, working seven pitches against Matthew Boyd in the second inning before the Chicago Cubs left-hander fooled him with a full-count changeup that sent Flores down swinging for a strikeout. “I wasn’t expecting a 3-2 changeup there,” Flores said. “I...
Pitt football pioneer Bobby Grier honored at History Center program
On Jan. 2, 1956, college football fans gathered at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans. They were there to watch the annual Sugar Bowl, played between the University of Pittsburgh Panthers and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, but they also got to witness history. It was the first ever racially integrated...
U mad, bro?: Steelers position changes, Mike Tomlin’s message, anthem singers, ‘Renegade’s’ failure
Just one loss for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and already the emails and social media interactions are taking creativity to a new level. Our first “post-loss” edition of “U mad, bro?” involves position changes, the removal of “Renegade,” complaints about the anthem singer, 30-year-old movie references, 50-year-old musical references, and grandiose...
Duquesne University basketball player charged with assault
A Duquesne University basketball player has been charged with simple assault for allegedly punching a woman during an argument last month. Pittsburgh police filed the charges against city resident Maximus Edwards, 23, on Aug. 3. The woman, who Edwards knows, reportedly flagged down officers at the intersection of Penn Avenue...
