WR Ben Skowronek rises to challenge on offense, special teams for Steelers
Exuberant from a season-opening win Sunday, Ben Skowronek, son of a Connellsville native, turned a phrase that showed he is in tune with Steeler Nation in general and yinzers in particular. “In Pittsburgh, PA, we play all three phases: offense, defense and special teams,” Skowronek said in the aftermath of...
Dillon, Larson feeling optimistic at Bristol with NASCAR Cup playoff eliminations looming
Austin Dillon and Kyle Larson have the same goal — reaching the second round of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs — but divergent paths to get there at Bristol Motor Speedway. Entering Saturday night’s 500-lap cutoff race at the treacherous short track in Tennessee, Dillon is on the verge of...
Pirates reinstate RHP Justin Lawrence from 60-day IL, option RHP Colin Holderman
Justin Lawrence’s long road to recovery is finally over. The Pittsburgh Pirates ended the rehabilitation assignment of the right-handed reliever, out since late April with a right elbow injury, and reinstated him from the 60-day injured list before Friday’s game at the Washington Nationals. Lawrence was 1-0 with an 0.79...
Matsuyama leads BMW PGA Championship ahead of 3 Europe Ryder Cup stars
VIRGINIA WATER, England — Hideki Matsuyama made two eagles in shooting 8-under-par 64 to take a one-stroke lead over a trio of European Ryder Cup players after the second round of the BMW PGA Championship on Friday. Viktor Hovland (66), Ludvig Åberg (69) and Justin Rose (66) were leading the...
Seahawks Pro Bowl CB Devon Witherspoon doubtful, S Nick Emmanwori out vs. Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are down two starting members of their secondary for Sunday’s home opener. Their opponent could very well be down a pair of defensive backs, too. Devon Witherspoon — one of the best young cornerbacks in the game — was designated on the injury report as doubtful to...
Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr. will not play in home opener vs. Seahawks; Nick Herbig to return
For only the second time over his three-year pro career, Joey Porter Jr. will miss a game for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The starting cornerback has been ruled out for Sunday’s home opener against the Seattle Seahawks. Per the status report, Porter did not practice in any capacity all week after...
Penguins to open training camp Thursday
The Pittsburgh Penguins will open training camp Thursday in Cranberry. A formal announcement of the camp was made by the team on Friday. All non-game day practices are free and open to the public. The schedule: Sept. 18 8:45-10:15 a.m.– Group A practice 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Group B practice...
Pitt, West Virginia announce 4-year extension of Backyard Brawl
One day before the 108th installment of the Backyard Brawl between Pitt and West Virginia, both schools announced an extension of the rivalry for four years from 2033-36. Those four games will be split between Acrisure and Milan Puskar stadiums, with Pitt hosting WVU on Sept. 10, 2033, and Sept....
Illness, injuries force Rochester to postpone football game vs. Neshannock
With fewer than 10 healthy players, Rochester has postponed Saturday’s football game against Neshannock. The game — a Class A Big 7 Conference contest — could be rescheduled for later in the season, said WPIAL chief operating officer Vince Sortino. If so, Sortino suggested the game might be played on...
Mark Madden: For the 1st time, Sidney Crosby playing in a different uniform feels real
Sidney Crosby’s agent has put Crosby departing Pittsburgh in play. Pat Brisson compared Crosby to Tom Brady, who left New England’s dynasty to win a seventh Super Bowl with Tampa Bay. Brisson said a trade “is always a possibility.” Not before Brisson said that, it wasn’t. For the first time,...
Penguins re-sign goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury for ceremonial ‘tryout’
The Pittsburgh Penguins are turning to a familiar face in net. Even if just for one game. On Friday, the club announced it had signed former goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, one of the most beloved figures in franchise history, to a professional tryout contract. The transaction is largely ceremonial as Fleury,...
What to know if you’re going to the Steelers’ home opener
Here. We. Go. The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Seattle Seahawks at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday on the North Shore in the season home opener. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will play his first game at home for the black and gold. Steelers wide receiver...
Penguins forward Rickard Rakell went right after going left
A position-by-position look at the Penguins as they approach training camp. Today, the left wingers. Things went right for Rickard Rakell last season. All he had to do was go left. Primarily deployed as a right winger through most of his tenure with the Penguins, Rakell was moved to the...
First Call: Tyler Kennedy can’t dismiss Sidney Crosby trade talk; car stolen from ex-Steeler involved in high-speed chase
Friday’s “First Call” has a crazy story about someone stealing the car of a retired Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl champion. Tyler Kennedy thinks there might be some fire to the smoke about these Sidney Crosby trade rumors. We set up the weekend of college football action. A Cleveland Brown may...
Football Footnotes: How the Steelers used DK Metcalf’s yards-after-catch skills in Week 1
One area where the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense was particularly strong Sunday in New York was its ability to exploit the run-after-catch skills of new receiver DK Metcalf. In this Friday’s “Football Footnotes” post, we analyze how the Steelers used Metcalf’s athleticism to turn short passes into big chunk plays in...
Pitt, WVU coaches employing mind games, motivational tactics in advance of Backyard Brawl
The message appeared to have multiple layers in its intent from Pat Narduzzi. As the Pitt football coach stood at his podium to open his Monday morning press conference before this Saturday’s game at West Virginia, he read a list of results from Week 1 of the college football season....
Despite constant change in college football, flame of Backyard Brawl still burns brightVideo
Among the many memories forever embedded in Scott McKillop’s mind from one of the most iconic games in the history of Pitt athletics is a creeping sense of foreboding. McKillop deeply believed in his team, but on Dec. 1, 2007, as Pitt continued to hang around with and then pull...
No. 2 Penn State looks to tighten up in final tuneup before Big Ten slate begins
UNIVERSITY PARK — James Franklin believes his team has played well enough over the first two weeks of the season, and he knows the Nittany Lions need to tighten up before the schedule gets much tougher. The No. 2 Nittany Lions (2-0) have their final tuneup against Villanova (1-0) on...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 11, 2025: Despite 2 hits from Callan Moss, Greensboro’s season ends
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 79-61) fell 6-2 to Iowa (Cubs). CF Jack Suwinski (.281) went 1 for 3 with his 13th home run. 1B Nick Solak (.328) was 1 for 4 with an RBI double, scoring 3B Mike Jarvis (.173), who was 1 for 3 with a single and his seventh stolen...
Jordan Love, Tucker Kraft lead way in Packers win vs. Commanders
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Jordan Love threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns, and the Green Bay Packers defeated the Washington Commanders, 27-18, on Thursday night. Tight end Tucker Kraft caught six passes for a career-high 124 yards to help the Packers go 2-0 for the first time since 2020....
Mackenzie Hughes leads in Napa as Ryder Cup teams gets mixed results
NAPA, Calif. — Mackenzie Hughes of Canada quietly went about his work with a 9-under-par 63 on Thursday to lead the Procore Championship. The big crowds followed Scottie Scheffler and the U.S. Ryder Cup team and saw mixed results. For the longest time, Ryder Cup rookie Ben Griffin wasn’t even...
Garrett Wilson says Justin Fields can do even more after impressive Jets debut vs. SteelersVideo
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Garrett Wilson’s bond with Justin Fields goes back to their days at Ohio State, when they connected for plenty of big plays and a whole lot of wins. They’re hoping for much of the same now as teammates on the New York Jets. And they’re off...
Steelers notes: Teryl Austin foresees increased role for Yahya Black
By most measures for a rookie fifth-round pick, Yahya Black had a fruitful and productive NFL debut. Black ranked fourth among Pittsburgh Steelers defensive linemen in defensive snaps played with 24, registering two assisted tackles and (according to Pro Football Focus) two quarterback hurries during a 34-32 win at the...
Trump draws cheers, boos at 9/11 Yankees game
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump attended the New York Yankees game Thursday night, drawing a mixed reaction while marking the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, after honoring the memories of the victims at the Pentagon earlier in the day. Authorities installed security glass outside an upper level...
No discipline for Ravens’ Lamar Jackson after he shoved fan
BALTIMORE — The NFL is not planning any discipline for Lamar Jackson after the Baltimore Ravens star quarterback exchanged shoves with a fan last weekend in a loss at Buffalo. “The matter has been addressed by the club and there is no further action from the league,” NFL spokesman Brian...
