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Pat Narduzzi offers respect for Duquesne’s coaches, players ahead of Pitt’s opener vs. Dukes
The lead-up to Saturday’s impending City Game showdown at Acrisure Stadium between Pitt and Duquesne has not been without fanfare or hype. That excitement soon will reach a crescendo as the Dukes and Panthers wrapped fall camp and are turning to preparation for one another at noon Saturday. But, ultimately,...
Steelers close to getting OLB Alex Highsmith back, remain in wait-and-see mode with Nick Herbig
The top three outside linebackers on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster played a combined three snaps during the preseason, and coach Mike Tomlin doesn’t yet know how many of his veterans at those two positions he will have available when the regular season opens Sept. 7. Tomlin will have former NFL...
Unfiltered: Madden and Benz on Steelers’ preseason, possible Penguins sale, Pirates’ futilityVideo
Mark Madden and Tim Benz are always “Unfiltered” when it comes to talking about Pittsburgh sports. This week, they look at the possible sale of the Penguins. They also reflect on the annual dead week for NFL teams before the regular season begins, the state of the Steelers after the...
Commanders agree with Terry McLaurin on a 3-year extension worth $96 million, AP source says
The Washington Commanders and top wide receiver Terry McLaurin have agreed on a three-year contract extension worth $96 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced. McLaurin...
Mark Madden: Cutting Shedeur Sanders is best decision for the Browns, which is why they won’t
The Cleveland Browns should cut Shedeur Sanders. It’s stupid to have a backup quarterback who is a constant topic of heated debate nationally and locally. It’s distracting and counterproductive. Cutting Sanders means absorbing heat for a few weeks, perhaps a bit longer. Then it goes away. Sanders certainly wouldn’t be...
Tim Benz: No reason to alter your views on ‘September Steelers’ based on August previews
On the outside, this looks like a bit of a lull in the schedule for NFL teams. The preseason ended over the weekend. The regular season doesn’t get going until the Sept. 4 opener in Philadelphia. Within the walls of NFL clubs, though, a lot is getting done. The Steelers...
First Call: Potential trade partner if Steelers want to deal Skylar Thompson; Najee Harris could play Week 1 for L.A.
In Monday’s “First Call,” we consider a quarterback trade for the Pittsburgh Steelers. It looks like Najee Harris could play Week 1 for the Los Angeles Chargers after all. The Pirates prepare for a series against a familiar rival. And two local schools square off in early-season NCAA soccer. Possible...
Madden Monday: If the Hoffmann family buys the Penguins, it won’t immediately impact on-ice product
A theory I had about the Hoffmann Family of Companies potentially buying the Pittsburgh Penguins is that the story may have been leaked by Fenway Sports Group with the hope of prying a substantial offer out of Mario Lemieux, Ron Burkle and David Morehouse. That triumvirate ran the team during...
Pirates ace Paul Skenes concentrates on his pitching performance, not Cy Young candidacy
Paul Skenes is willing to give everything he has to be the best pitcher in baseball while simultaneously expending as little energy as possible thinking about winning the National League Cy Young Award. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace has learned to compartmentalize his thoughts, concentrating on doing his job every outing...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 24, 2025: Termarr Johnson, Oneil Cruz lift Curve to victory
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 73-52) scored a 12-9 victory over Syracuse (Mets) in a game shortened to eight innings. 3B Alika Williams (.282) was 4 for 5 with a three-run homer, double and three runs scored. RF Sammy Siani (.333) was 2 for 4 with three RBIs, including a two-run home run....
Schools use field logos, higher concession prices and more to pay for the new era in college sports
It was an exercise in corporate branding that wouldn’t have raised an eyebrow in most pro sports. In college sports, it bordered on revolutionary. In a full room of reporters, boosters and executives, the University of South Carolina delivered the news that it was bringing on a new sponsor that...
Kevin Stefanski defends handling of Shedeur Sanders after Browns preseason finale
CLEVELAND — Coach Kevin Stefanski defended his handling of Shedeur Sanders’ development after the Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback struggled in Saturday’s preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams. Stefanski addressed claims that he deliberately was hindering Sanders’ progress, particularly after replacing him with Tyler Huntley, who led the game-winning drive....
Ryan Blaney is the NASCAR driver to beat after a win at Daytona and a 6th straight top-10 finish
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Ryan Blaney parked his car against the high-banked outside wall at Daytona International Speedway and floored it, spinning his rear tires and sending plumes of smoke into the grandstands as fireworks lit up the sky. It was an unusual celebration for the Team Penske star. He...
Tommy Fleetwood wins Tour Championship for FedEx Cup, 1st PGA Tour titleVideo
ATLANTA — Tommy Fleetwood of England ended a summer of heartache with the richest prize on the PGA Tour, winning the Tour Championship on Sunday for his first tour title to capture the FedEx Cup and its $10 million reward. Fleetwood got plenty of help at the start when Patrick...
Mariners’ Cal Raleigh hits 48th, 49th homers to set MLB season mark for catchersVideo
SEATTLE — Cal Raleigh had so much adrenaline pumping, he couldn’t even hear a crowd of 37,550 chanting “MVP!” following his record-breaking feat. The Seattle Mariners slugger hit his major league-leading 48th and 49th home runs on Sunday against the Athletics, setting a single-season record for catchers and passing Salvador...
Vikings sign QB Carson Wentz to back up J.J. McCarthy, send Sam Howell to EaglesVideo
Carson Wentz is back in the NFL, and Sam Howell is on the move again. The Minnesota Vikings signed Wentz to back up quarterback J.J. McCarthy and traded Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles. The reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles are sending a 2026 fifth-round pick and 2027 seventh-rounder to Minnesota...
Reports: Shilo Sanders waived by Buccaneers, 1 day after ejectionVideo
TAMPA, Fla. — Shilo Sanders was waived by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, less than 24 hours after he was ejected from a preseason game for throwing a punch, according to multiple reports Sunday. Sanders, the son of Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders, was battling for a roster spot after...
No longer trying to be ‘too perfect,’ QB Skylar Thompson makes case to stick with Steelers
Ten days into training camp, Skylar Thompson was the clear No. 4 option at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers and a near lock to be placed on waivers when final roster moves are made this week. At the conclusion of the preseason, Thompson had the most snaps, touchdowns and passing...
Paul Skenes tosses 7 scoreless innings as Pirates shut out Rockies for series sweep
Paul Skenes took a slow stroll off the mound to a standing ovation after seven scoreless innings and with complete confidence that the Pittsburgh Pirates were on their way to a shutout victory. It was the punctuation on a dominant weekend series for Pirates pitchers, who held the Colorado Rockies...
Steelers notes: Joey Porter Jr. adjusts to 3 pairs of CB partners in 3 NFL seasons, Donte Kent update
When he entered the starting lineup early during his rookie season, Joey Porter Jr. most often was on the field with fellow cornerbacks Patrick Peterson and Levi Wallace. For his second NFL season last year, Porter’s running mates at CB were Donte Jackson and Cameron Sutton. Now for his —...
Pushing for a promotion: Pirates GM discusses differences for Bubba Chandler, Konnor Griffin
Ben Cherington long has maintained that the Pittsburgh Pirates would prefer if their prospects forced promotions with their performance rather through public pressure. The Pirates general manager dealt with both circumstances this past week with the organization’s top two prospects, as 19-year-old shortstop Konnor Griffin made his Double-A debut in...
Penn State, home of Linebacker U, now a destination place for cornerbacks, safeties
In the modern era of the NFL Draft, 63 Penn State linebackers have been selected, the most at any position for one of the most distinguished programs in college football. Six PSU linebackers are in the College Football Hall of Fame: Dave Robinson, Jack Ham, Dennis Onkotz, Shane Conlan, LaVar...
Ryan Blaney’s last-second surge at Daytona denies underdogs a Cinderella moment
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR’s playoff system is designed to give a long shot a chance to race for the championship. As a pack of underdogs hurtled toward the finish line at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night there was a real possibility of an upset and someone racing their...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 23, 2025: Oneil Cruz triples on rehab stint with Altoona
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 72-52) collected six hits in a 4-0 loss to Syracuse (Mets). RF Nick Yorke (.282) went 2 for 3 with a walk. DH Rafael Flores (.245) went 1 for 4 with a double. RHP Drake Fellows (7-6, 5.03) started and went five innings, allowing three runs, two earned,...
Under new coach Casey Goff, Saint Vincent football wants to establish winning culture
Like anyone in his position, first-year Saint Vincent football coach Casey Goff wants to win. He wouldn’t be in the coaching business if he didn’t. But Goff also is a realist. After taking over a team that has had only fleeting success and bottomed out at 1-9 a year ago,...
