Jim Knowles’ defensive scheme in question at Penn State
There are a number of issues people can point to when it comes to Penn State football, and though the defense has shown more positives than the offense, it’s not free of blame. Defensive coordinator Jim Knowles came over from Ohio State with a championship pedigree and brought his multi-layered...
Former Penn State, Ohio State receiver Fleming faces felony charges after fatal ATV crash
Former Penn State and Ohio State wideout Julian Fleming faces multiple felony charges related to an ATV crash in May that killed his girlfriend. The charges filed against Fleming, 24, in Bradford County, Pa., include homicide by vehicle, aggravated assault by vehicle and driving under the influence. Fleming appeared at...
Alex Highsmith practices fully, but Jalen Ramsey, Calvin Austin again sit out for Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith on Thursday took a significant step in his return to game action, practicing fully for the first time since suffering a high ankle sprain four weeks ago. Assuming no setbacks Friday before the final league-mandated status report of the week is released, it is...
Post-QB change, barometer awaits Pitt in road showdown at No. 25 Florida State
External optics surrounding Pitt’s win over Boston College — that the Panthers simply beat up on a bad opponent — are unlikely to change, at least in the short-term. After all, only one ACC team, the Eagles, have suffered three losses in league play. Though the Panthers (3-2, 1-1 ACC)...
Pacers guard T.J. McConnell out at least a month with hamstring injuryVideo
Indiana Pacers point guard and Chartiers Valley graduate T.J. McConnell will be sidelined at least a month with a left hamstring injury, coach Rick Carlisle confirmed Thursday. The veteran backup exited during the second quarter of Tuesday’s preseason game against the host Minnesota Timberwolves and did not return. The Pacers...
Steelers DC Teryl Austin: OLB Nick Herbig ‘has earned the right to be on the field more’
Alex Highsmith, by all indications, is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ lineup this week. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that Nick Herbig is headed back to the bench. The Steelers’ No. 3 outside linebacker, Herbig has been making plays over these past 2½ games Highsmith has missed because of a...
Ex-Browns DB Juan Thornhill focused on helping Steelers win, not sticking it to former teamVideo
Since he joined the Pittsburgh Steelers, Juan Thornhill hasn’t been shy about expressing his happiness for starting anew after an unfulfilling tenure with the Cleveland Browns. But now that his first on-field meeting against his former team is on the horizon, Thornhill is opting to take the high road. “I...
Quinshon Judkins rushes into spotlight as Steelers prepare to stop Browns rookie runner
Coming off their best defensive performance in terms of stopping the run, the Pittsburgh Steelers had a week off to savor what they accomplished against the Minnesota Vikings. Quinshon Judkins, meanwhile, continued to play like he’s trying to make up for lost time. The Cleveland Browns followed the Steelers across...
Duquesne hoops player could have assault charge reduced by completing domestic violence program
An assault charge against a Duquesne University basketball player accused of punching his then-girlfriend in August will be reduced to a non-traffic citation if he completes a domestic violence program. The deal was worked out between Maximus Edwards’ lawyer and the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office, which said it reviewed...
Former Penguins forward Anthony Angello retiresVideo
Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Anthony Angello has announced his retirement from professional hockey. Declaring his decision on Instagram, Angello quipped he would be finishing a degree from Cornell “at the ripe age of 30.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anthony Angello (@anthony_angello) The Penguins selected Angello...
Penguins forward Filip Hallander makes season debutVideo
Filip Hallander got what he wanted, for one night at least. More than four years after he proclaimed, with bravado, he was approaching the Pittsburgh Penguins’ training camp to “take a spot” on the roster as a promising-but-raw prospect, he got a spot in the team’s lineup for its home...
Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry scheduled to start home opener
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry is scheduled to start his team’s home opener against the New York Islanders at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday. Coach Dan Muse announced Jarry’s status following an optional morning skate in Cranberry. The decision to start Jarry comes on the heels of a 25-save effort...
Acrisure Stadium to get 22,000 new seats to replace ones in ‘really bad shape’
Acrisure Stadium is set to get thousands of new seats over the next four years in a multimillion-dollar upgrade. The Sports & Exhibition Authority board on Thursday unanimously agreed to pay over $6 million for the first phase of seat replacements, which will swap out more than 22,000 seats this...
Former MLB player sells boat to legendary rock band’s guitarist
A former Philadelphia Phillies star recently sold his boat to the guitarist for an iconic grunge band. Jimmy Rollins, the National League MVP in 2007, won a Mastercraft X24 speedboat by draining a hole-in-one in July at the American Century Championship in Nevada. But Rollins, who lives in California, didn’t...
Tim Benz: Penguins’ massive line combination provides unique challenge for opponents
With Bryan Rust injured and scoring options limited in 2025-26, new Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Muse is going to be challenged to distribute wingers up and down his lineup. For now, Sidney Crosby is skating with established veteran Rickard Rakell and rising prospect Ville Koivunen. That means Muse has to...
U mad, bro?: Readers skeptical of Steelers’ standing in AFC North, miffed about I-79 cow
The Pittsburgh Steelers just had a bye weekend. Nothing bad happened. In fact, it went pretty well. Every other team in the AFC North lost while the Steelers were idle. Pfft! I know, I know. I see where this is going. They are just setting us up for the inevitable...
First Call: Browns make a 2nd trade before facing Steelers; another ex-Pirate starts in MLB playoffs
The Cleveland Browns continue to tweak their roster in advance of their visit to Pittsburgh on Sunday. The Penguins are going to be part of a spotlight moment Thursday night. Another former Pirate is about to take the mound in a Major League Baseball playoff game. And there is an...
Kyle Schwarber homers twice as Phillies stay alive vs. Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — Kyle Schwarber homered twice, his first towering shot clearing the right-field pavilion in a three-run fourth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a sweep with an 8-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of their NL Division Series on Wednesday night. It was the...
Blue Jays’ bullpen shuts down Yankees, seals ALDS in Game 4
NEW YORK — Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider made seven pitching changes on Wednesday. A few hours later, Schneider gave a short speech in the clubhouse and launched the celebration by yelling “Start spreading the news!” while the Blue Jays doused each other with champagne and beer after wrapping...
Bullpen carries Blue Jays to ALDS victory over Yankees
NEW YORK — Jeff Hoffman finished off a four-out save as the Toronto Blue Jays used eight pitchers in a bullpen game and beat the New York Yankees, 5-2, on Wednesday night to win their American League Division Series three games to one. Toronto advances to the American League Championship...
Cubs make 4-run 1st inning stand up to stave off elimination by Brewers in NLDS
Pete Crow-Armstrong ripped a two-run single to highlight a four-run first inning, helping the host Chicago Cubs stave off elimination with a 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday in Game 3 of their National League Division Series. The Cubs trail 2-1 in the best-of-five series. Game 4 is...
Steelers notes: Offensive line finding its way, ILB Windmon added, new return man?
They were making expressive first-down gestures. Clapping their hands demonstratively. Jawing with defenders. Pittsburgh Steelers offensive linemen had the look of being as engaged as they have all season during the second half of their most recent game, Sept. 28 in Dublin. After a rough start to the regular season,...
Tigers rally from 3-0 deficit to even ALDS with Mariners
DETROIT — Riley Greene, Javier Baez and Gleyber Torres hammered home runs to help the Detroit Tigers to a 9-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners in Game 4 of the American League Division series Wednesday. Baez, who homered in a postseason game for the first time since 2017, also drove...
Bengals offensive linemen getting up to speed on blocking for new QB Flacco
Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras was taking a nap Tuesday, his day off from work. When he woke up and checked his phone, he saw 15 missed calls. He slept through the news that he would be snapping the ball to a new quarterback at practice Wednesday. The Bengals traded...
Jaylen Warren full participant, Alex Highsmith partial, Jalen Ramsey out at Steelers practice
Mirroring what coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday, Wednesday’s league-mandated status report indicated a trio of starters are on track for a return to the Pittsburgh Steelers gameday lineup. Two others who suffered injuries during the team’s most recent game, though, continue to appear unlikely to play Sunday. Cornerback Joey Porter...
