Penguins players credit aggressive tactical approach as key part of penalty kill’s successVideo
The overhaul of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ coaching staff after Mike Sullivan’s departure last April made it anyone’s guess as to how Dan Muse and his new assistants would approach all aspects of the game. From breaking out of the defensive zone, playing five-on-five, defensive structure, the power play and much...
Joe Starkey’s Mailbag: Is it time to trade T.J. Watt?
You ask. I answer. It’s time for “Mailing It In,” a weekly Q&A that will appear Tuesdays at TribLive.com. I had a record amount of submissions in Week 1, so we’re off to the best start since Starling Marte homered in his first big-league at-bat. Most of the questions come...
First Call: Brian Flores to have in-person coaching interview this week; Steelers must wait on Rams candidates
Monday’s “First Call” has some updates on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ coaching situation. New England has tied a noteworthy Steelers’ historical mark. And we lay out the Penguins western road trip which gets underway this evening in Seattle. ________________________ Return trip: Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is coming to Pittsburgh...
First Call: Overlap in coaching search for Steelers and Ravens; ex-Penguin involved in goalie fight
In Tuesday’s “First Call,” we attempt to organize and update the Pittsburgh Steelers’ coaching search. We also discuss some overlap with the Baltimore Ravens’ hunt to replace John Harbaugh. Sean McDermott’s dismissal in Buffalo creates questions. And a former Penguin was part of a goalie fight. Pulling from the pack?...
Tim Benz: Concern over Mike Tomlin’s Steelers legacy is unnecessary … and James Harrison’s story shows why
In the wake of his resignation as Steelers coach last week, there was much discussion about Mike Tomlin’s legacy. How should it be viewed? How much was it damaged by the lack of postseason success over much of the last 15 years? Will the 19 years of nonlosing football ever...
Indiana holds off Miami, completes undefeated season to win 1st national title
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Fernando Mendoza bulldozed his way into the end zone, and Indiana bullied its way into the history books Monday night, toppling Miami, 27-21, to put the finishing touch on a rags-to-riches story, an undefeated season and the national title. The Heisman Trophy winner finished with 186...
Kenneth Walker III will need to carry load for Seahawks
SEATTLE — After he rushed for his third touchdown in the Seattle Seahawks’ 41-6 win over the San Francisco 49ers in the divisional playoffs, Kenneth Walker III chucked the ball into the crowd. Walker, who tied Shaun Alexander’s record for TD runs in a playoff game, was grateful for his...
Minor league report: With Tristan Broz sidelined, Penguins beat ThunderbirdsVideo
A goal and an assist by forward Valtteri Puustinen led the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to a 3-2 win against the Springfield Thunderbirds at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass. on Monday. Linemate Atley Calvert recorded two assists for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (26-11-1-2) while forward Gabe Klassen and Chase Pietila each scored goals. For...
As Steelers’ offseason rolls on as usual, evaluating pending free agents is priority
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offseason is only a week old, and already it’s taken a turn like few others in franchise history. Or at least over the past five-plus decades or so. Mike Tomlin stepping down has made for a coaching search, something the Steelers haven’t done since 2007 and have...
Penguins start fast, open 4-game western trip with victory against Kraken
The Pittsburgh Penguins opened a four-game tour of the western reaches of North America on Monday with a 6-3 victory against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. With nine of his teammates recording a point, Penguins goaltender Stuart Skinner made 20 saves on 23 shots as his...
Westmoreland Campus Clippings: Saint Vincent women’s basketball team wins 5th in row
The Saint Vincent women’s basketball team ran its winning streak to five with a 66-45 victory over visiting Allegheny on Saturday. The Bearcats (11-4, 6-0) continued to enjoy playing on their home floor, where they are 6-0. Junior Olivia Yancy and sophomore Emerson Peffer combined for 30 points off the...
Broncos backup QB and ex-Patriot Jarrett Stidham is all that’s keeping New England from Super Bowl
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — All that stands between the New England Patriots and their first trip to the Super Bowl since Tom Brady left is a backup quarterback they already know pretty well. The team that Brady led to six NFL titles — and 13 conference title games — will play...
With 7 virtual interviews done, Steelers prep for in-person talks with coaching candidates
There’s nothing virtual about getting a chance to look the prospective job candidate in the eye. To this point, any of the chats that Pittsburgh Steelers team brass has had with their next potential head coach have been via the modern miracle of video teleconferencing. That will change this week,...
Reports: Steelers coaching candidate Jeff Hafley reaches agreement with Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins and Jeff Hafley have reached an agreement to make the former Boston College head coach and Packers defensive coordinator their coach, according to multiple reports Monday. The Pittsburgh Steelers interviewed Hafley for their head coach opening last week, according to reports. Hafley replaces Mike McDaniel, who was...
Novak Djokovic equals 2 all-time records, wins his 100th match at Australian OpenVideo
MELBOURNE — Novak Djokovic had the big stage and a list of milestones he needed to celebrate with his 100th win at the Australian Open. He delivered the kind of performance that showed his rivals and his fans he’s here with a single objective: a 25th Grand Slam title. The...
Hempfield graduate Jasmine Jones selected for 2026 U.S. Olympic bobsled teamVideo
Hempfield alum Jasmine Jones is an Olympian. The former track and field standout, who also ran at Eastern Michigan, was selected Monday for the 2026 U.S. Olympic bobsled and skeleton team that will compete in Cortina, Italy. The Winter Games begin Feb. 6. “It feels surreal,” Jones said. “All of...
NBA announces All-Star Game starters, with 1st version of U.S. vs. World format on way
The first World team for the NBA All-Star Game is already looking loaded. And the fate of LeBron James’ record streak of All-Star selections will now be decided by coaches, or perhaps even commissioner Adam Silver. Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver’s Nikola Jokic, the Los Angeles Lakers’...
Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet out for remainder of playoffs with knee injury
SEATTLE — Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet will miss the remainder of the playoffs with a knee injury that requires surgery, coach Mike Macdonald said in a local radio interview Monday. Charbonnet injured his knee during Saturday night’s 41-6 win over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Divisional...
Iowa cracks top 10 in AP women’s basketball poll for first time in 2 years; UConn-South Carolina 1-2
Iowa cracked the top 10 for the first time in two years and UConn remained the unanimous No. 1 choice in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll released Monday. The Hawkeyes last were ranked this high in the final poll of Caitlin Clark’s senior year. They had been...
Jarrett Stidham set to join Roger Staubach, Frank Reich and 4 other QBs to make 1st start of season in playoffs
Bo Nix’s broken ankle has placed Jarrett Stidham into most unusual territory. After throwing no passes and taking four offensive snaps all season, Stidham will take over as starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos in the AFC title game against New England on Sunday. Stidham hasn’t thrown a pass in...
Arizona a unanimous No. 1 for 1st time, Saint Louis and Miami (Ohio) join AP Top 25
Arizona is the unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for the first time. The Wildcats received all 61 votes from a media panel in Monday’s poll, a week after picking up all but one first-place vote. Arizona (18-0) won both of its games...
No Steelers on PFWA NFL All Pro team; Cam Heyward lands on all-AFC team
Mirroring the more publicized Associated Press All Pro team, the Pittsburgh Steelers were likewise shut out of having any All-NFL recognition from the Pro Football Writers of America. Defensive tackle Cameron Heyward, again, however was part of a still-prestigious but slightly lesser honor. Heyward was on the All-AFC team released...
‘I’m worried about it’: Pitt’s Jeff Capel weighs in amid college points-shaving gambling scandal
The recently revealed college basketball points-shaving scandal, one of a growing number of controversies surrounding gambling on games by both professional and collegiate athletes, featured ties to Pittsburgh. Former Robert Morris forward Markeese Hastings was among those federally indicted for intentionally underperforming during games as part of the scheme. In...
Mark Madden: Steelers could reunite Aaron Rodgers, Mike McCarthy — and waste another season
The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly open to Aaron Rodgers returning, even with Mike Tomlin quitting. Rodgers likely wouldn’t want to. He came to Pittsburgh specifically to play for Tomlin. But what if Mike McCarthy succeeded Tomlin? The Greenfield native coached Rodgers to a Super Bowl win (against the Steelers) in...
Bills fire Sean McDermott after 9 seasons of falling short of reaching Super Bowl
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Sean McDermott arrived in Buffalo in 2017, envisioning the day of looking out his office window and seeing a throng of fans celebrating a Super Bowl victory. That possibility ended Monday, when McDermott was abruptly fired by team owner Terry Pegula after a nine-year tenure in...
