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Who will be 1st offensive lineman taken in the NFL Draft? Odds show 2 clear favorites.

By SPENCER URQUHART | Home Field Sports Offensive linemen tend to be drafted early and often in the NFL Draft, and 2023 appears to be no different with several offensive line prospects expected to go in the first round. Guessing which offensive lineman will be drafted first could prove tough...
Despite shorter games, Pirates will continue to cut off beer sales after 7th inning

Last call remains the seventh inning at PNC Park. Despite the decision by some Major League Baseball teams to shift beer sales back through the eighth inning, the Pirates do not intend on following suit. “Our policy has not changed,” said Brian Warecki, the team’s senior vice president for communications...
Washington Wild Things to host 3rd celebrity softball game

The Washington Wild Things baseball club, in conjunction with The Coury Firm, will host its third Three Rivers Celebrity Softball Game on July 15 at Wild Things Park. Dorin Dickerson, who will be inducted Saturday into the Western Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, will host the event. A portion of...
Mark Madden: Peace must be made between Fenway Sports Group, Penguins icon Mario Lemieux

On Friday, Fenway Sports Group’s Dave Beeston gave the impression that the new Pittsburgh Penguins ownership was reconciling with the old Penguins ownership, namely franchise legend Mario Lemieux. President of business operations Kevin Acklin said Lemieux had talked directly to FSG. CBS Sports posted this headline: “Penguins ownership expects Mario...
AP source: Jalen Hurts, Eagles agree to $255 million extension

PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts is set to sign one of the richest deals in NFL history, agreeing to a five-year, $255 million extension with the Philadelphia Eagles, including $179.3 million guaranteed, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The Eagles announced on Monday “QB1 is here...
Georgia tackle, Clemson defensive lineman latest top prospects to meet with Steelers

With the top-30 visits winding down this week for NFL teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers saved some of the biggest players for the final stages of the process. The Steelers on Monday had visits with Georgia tackle Broderick Jones and Clemson defensive linemen Bryan Bresee. Not only are Jones and Bresee...
Tim Benz: It’s tough to defend Mike Sullivan’s defense of Penguins’ power play

During his final press conference of the year, Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan was asked about the performance of his team’s power play. Listening to Sullivan’s defense of his man-up unit was as frustrating as it was to watch at times this season. “I think our power play finished 14th...
Desire to work, learn helps Penn-Trafford grad Anthony Sherwin blossom for Bucknell baseball teamVideo

Bucknell baseball coach Scott Heather remembers watching Penn-Trafford’s Anthony Sherwin at a recruiting showcase. It was during batting practice, and Sherwin was in the outfield shagging balls with several other players. Though it wasn’t really a drill designed for fielding grounders, anytime one came to the outfield, Sherwin, Heather said,...
After 3-year hiatus, Plum grad Carlee Domke excelling for Chatham track while pursuing doctorateVideo

Paging Dr. Domke. … Paging Dr. Domke. … Please report for the 400-meter hurdles. OK, so that probably won’t be the way Chatham’s Carlee Domke is summoned to the starting line for the Presidents’ Athletic Conference track and field championships. But for some creative public address announcer, it might draw...
Nick Bonino is grateful, but frustrated with his return to the Penguins

At first, the man called “Bones” thought he broke … well… a bone. A rib, to be precise. As it turned out, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Nick Bonino suffered a much more distressing injury. During a 4-3 overtime home loss to the New York Islanders on March 9, Bonino had a...
NHL playoffs: Vegas’ Jack Eichel, New Jersey’s Jack Hughes among top players to watch

The NHL playoffs are going on without Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin for the first time since their rookie year in 2006, but that doesn’t mean the chase for the Stanley Cup isn’t packed with star power. Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche are trying to go back to back....
A year after transferring, Penn State’s Chop Robinson is among top pass rushers in the FBS

STATE COLLEGE — Chop Robinson sported a smile in the Beaver Stadium media room after Saturday’s Blue-White game. It was warranted after he spent the afternoon living in the White team’s backfield and chasing down whichever quarterback was in. It was also fitting for Robinson, who committed to Penn State...
Boston Marathon sweep for Kenya, but not favorite Kipchoge

BOSTON — Defending champion Evans Chebet won the Boston Marathon again on Monday, surging to the front at Heartbreak Hill to spoil the much-anticipated debut of world record holder Eliud Kipchoge and win in 2 hours, 5 minutes, 54 seconds. Hellen Obiri, a two-time Olympic silver medalist in the 5,000...
First Call: Steelers coach Mike Tomlin watches son score at B.C.’s spring game; Gerrit Cole’s strong start continues

Monday’s “First Call” features the scouting destination of Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin this past weekend. We also look ahead to the Pirates’ next series. Plus, a former Pirate is off to a torrid start, a big transfer win for West Virginia’s basketball team, and America comes up clutch in...
Madden Monday: Penguins missing playoffs could be ‘a blessing in disguise’

I’ve had a hard time trying to find a silver lining to the end of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2022-23 season. They missed the playoffs for the first time since 2006. They ended up losing their last two games to two of the worst teams in the NHL (the Columbus Blue...
Connor Joe ‘excited’ to return to Colorado but quickly becoming fan favorite with PiratesVideo

Connor Joe’s eyes lit up at the mention of his first road trip to Colorado, bringing back fond memories of Rockies fans chanting his surname. Joe is pumped to play at Coors Field again when the Pittsburgh Pirates visit for a three-game series that starts Monday night, even if he’ll...

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