Browns trade Joe Flacco to division rival BengalsVideo
Joe Flacco started for the Browns against the Cincinnati Bengals in the season opener. Now, he could be starting for the Bengals sooner rather than later. The Browns are sending Flacco, their former starting quarterback, and a sixth-round pick to their in-state AFC North rivals in Cincinnati in exchange for...
Tim Benz: Don’t confuse future success for Mike Sullivan with the current state of the Penguins
Congratulations in advance to Mike Sullivan for winning a Stanley Cup with the New York Rangers. I mean, I don’t know that such a thing will ever happen — especially in Year 1 of his tenure at Madison Square Garden. But I just want to get out ahead and preemptively...
Mike Tomlin projects return of OLB Alex Highsmith, CB Joey Porter Jr. against BrownsVideo
Coach Mike Tomlin is encouraged about getting two of his injured starters back Sunday when the Pittsburgh Steelers return from their bye and play the Cleveland Browns at Acrisure Stadium. Tomlin said the “arrow is pointing up” on outside linebacker Alex Highsmith returning from a high ankle sprain and cornerback...
First Call: Patrick Queen’s warning about the Ravens; Mike Sullivan on coaching against the Penguins
Tuesday’s “First Call” has a signing of note by the Pittsburgh Steelers. We pass along an important reminder about the Baltimore Ravens from Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen. Mike Sullivan shares his thoughts about coaching against the Penguins. And Duquesne’s football team is honored for its home win last week. Make...
‘Nice to see those teams lose’: Steelers invigorated by AFC North struggles during bye
After the Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up the first practice following their bye weekend, they weren’t bashful about acknowledging what they had witnessed within their own division during their downtime. “Every AFC North game, I watched,” linebacker Alex Highsmith said. “It was nice to see those teams lose this week. We’ve...
Even as they move forward, the Penguins’ bond with Mike Sullivan endures
In fall 2005, Dan Muse had quite a challenge. He had to teach world history to high school freshmen. After the conclusion of his playing career as a forward at Stonehill College, Muse got a gig at Archbishop Williams High School in Braintree, Mass., requiring him to keep the attention...
Trevor Lawrence’s stumbling, final-minute TD lifts Jaguars past Chiefs
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Trevor Lawrence tripped and fell to the ground, stumbled trying to get up, finally got back on his feet and then scrambled for a 1-yard touchdown with 23 seconds remaining — turning a comical miscue into an improbable score — and the Jacksonville Jaguars beat Kansas City,...
Brewers belt 3 homers, push Cubs to brink of elimination
MILWAUKEE — Andrew Vaughn and Jackson Chourio each hit a three-run homer, William Contreras added a solo shot and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs, 7-3, on Monday night to move one win from a trip to the National League Championship Series. The Brewers have a 2-0 advantage in...
James Franklin: Penn State plan to develop LB depth includes 2 youngsters
Junior transfer Amare Campbell has emerged as one of the Penn State defense’s top playmakers through five games. Campbell, who played at North Carolina last season, is the Nittany Lions’ leading tackler by a large margin. The 6-foot, 230-pounder has 47 stops, 29 of them solo. Campbell has also 5...
Dodgers hold off Phillies’ late rally to take 2-0 lead in NLDS
Blake Snell allowed one hit over six shutout innings, and Will Smith delivered a two-run single during a four-run seventh inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers recorded a 4-3 victory over the host Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night in Game 2 of the National League Division Series. Snell (2-0) struck...
Chargers to put rookie RB Omarian Hampton on IR
The Los Angeles Chargers will place rookie running back Omarion Hampton on injured reserve after he suffered an ankle injury Sunday against the Washington Commanders. Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters of the plan Monday, which means Hampton will miss at least the next four games before he’s eligible to...
Florida State ‘disappointed, angry’ heading into game with Pitt
More swiftly than Florida State rose from unranked to the top 10, the Seminoles have plummeted the past two weeks. After a second straight defeat — Saturday’s 28-22 home loss to No. 3 Miami — Florida State (3-2, 0-2 ACC) clings to the 25th and final spot in this week’s...
Mark Sanchez, Fox sued over incident with truck driver
A 69-year-old truck driver has filed a civil lawsuit against Mark Sanchez and the Fox Corp. in Indiana state court, alleging the former NFL quarterback, now a Fox Sports analyst, assaulted him during a downtown Indianapolis altercation last weekend. Prosecutors upgraded the charges in Sanchez’s criminal case Monday, adding a...
LeBron James teases ‘decision’ announcement. Could retirement be next?
If LeBron James has proven one thing, aside from his basketball greatness, it’s that he’s also an elite showman. James, the 40-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star who is set to enter his record 23rd season in the NBA, teased an announcement on social media that will take place at noon...
Penguins announce season-opening roster
The Pittsburgh Penguins formally announced their season-opening roster Monday evening. The group of 23 active players includes: Forwards (13) — Noel Acciari, Justin Brazeau, Sidney Crosby, Connor Dewar, Filip Hallander, Ben Kindel, Ville Koivunen, Blake Lizotte, Evgeni Malkin, Anthony Mantha, Tommy Novak, Rickard Rakell and Philip Tomasino Defensemen (8) —...
Penn State coach James Franklin discusses Kaytron Allen’s role
Penn State has two elite running backs in Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen who have split the workload in the backfield since their freshman seasons in 2022 — something of a rarity in today’s college football landscape, where either one could’ve transferred and been a lead back somewhere else. However,...
Islanders rookie, No. 1 overall pick Schaefer officially named to roster
After turning 18 a month ago, defenseman Matthew Schaefer now is set to make his NHL debut for the New York Islanders on Thursday in the team’s season opener. Schaefer, the No. 1 overall selection in June’s NHL Draft, officially was named to the Islanders’ roster Monday. New York will...
Harbaugh says coaching changes aren’t the answer for struggling Ravens
The biggest surprise of the NFL season through five weeks has been the Baltimore Ravens. After entering the season tied for the best odds to win Super Bowl LX (+700), the Ravens fell to 1-4 — tied for the worst start to a season in franchise history — with Sunday’s...
What we learned from each Big Ten team in Week 6 of the college football seasonVideo
Thirteen Big Ten teams were in action on Saturday. We saw a mix of great games, expected results, and quite possibly the biggest upset in college football in over a decade. As always, we’re here on Sunday with a quick takeaway from each Big Ten team this week. And we’re...
Steelers notes: Joey Porter Jr. ‘definitely… back for sure’ for Sunday’s game vs. BrownsVideo
While Joey Porter Jr. began his comments with media dutifully deferring to his head coach, he quickly made his own declaration about his health and status for the upcoming game. “Definitely,” the Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback said of his impending return to game action Sunday. “Yeah, I’m back for sure.” He...
Westmoreland County campus clippings: Penn-Trafford grad David Newsom wins Grove City Invitational
With sophomore David Newsom out in front as the medalist, the Saint Vincent men’s golf team won the Grove City Invitational at Grove City Country Club. Newsom, a Penn-Trafford graduate, shot 3-under-par 69 to win the individual title by two shots. The lefty finished with six birdies and carded a...
Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez faces felony battery charge, prosecutor announces
Former NFL quarterback and current Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez is facing an additional charge for his alleged involvement in a violent altercation in Indianapolis early Saturday morning. Sanchez, 38, had initially been arrested and charged with several misdemeanors during the weekend after he was hospitalized with a stab wound....
Alex Highsmith ready to rejoin ‘sack party’ at outside linebacker for Steelers
Alex Highsmith was looking forward to accompanying the Pittsburgh Steelers to Dublin for their international game against the Minnesota Vikings. Instead, the veteran outside linebacker remained stateside as a concession to a high ankle sprain. For the second week in a row, he watched the game on TV as the...
Former Penguins forward Greg McKegg joins KHL’s Shanghai Dragons
Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Greg McKegg has signed with the Shanghai Dragons of Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League. That team announced the transaction via a release on Monday. While the team is billed as being from China’s largest city, it currently operates out of St. Petersburg, Russia, a designated “sister city.”...
Pitt QB Mason Heintschel wins ACC Rookie of the Week honors
Pitt true freshman quarterback Mason Heintschel put forth an unforgettable first college start Saturday, slicing up Boston College and throwing four touchdowns in the Panthers’ 48-7 blowout. Unsurprisingly, his efforts were rewarded with ACC Rookie of the Week honors, announced by the league Monday afternoon. Heintschel, who completed 73% (30...
