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Former Pitt guard Parker Stewart’s return to The Pete ends in ejection, defeat
Not only did Parker Stewart fail to reach 1,000 career points when he returned to Petersen Events Center on Monday night, but the former Pitt guard didn’t even finish the game. Less than halfway through the second half of Pitt’s season opening 80-58 win against Tennessee Martin, Stewart got tangled...
Kenyan Drake, Justin Houston lead Ravens past Saints for 3rd straight winVideo
NEW ORLEANS — Kenyan Drake rushed for 93 yards and two touchdowns, Justin Houston had an interception to go with his third straight multiple-sack game, and the Baltimore Ravens beat the New Orleans Saints 27-13 on Monday night. Lamar Jackson passed for a touchdown and frustrated New Orleans (3-6) with...
Matthews, Mitchell, Stevenson lead WVU over Mount St. Mary’s
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Emmitt Matthews scored 15 points in his return to West Virginia, Tre Mitchell added 13 points in his first game in nine months and the Mountaineers opened the season with a 76-58 victory over Mount St. Mary’s on Monday night. Erik Stevenson, a South Carolina transfer, overcame...
Sueing, Sensabaugh lead Ohio State past Robert Morris, 91-53Video
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Justice Sueing scored 20 points, Zed Keys had a double-double and freshman Brice Sensabaugh just missed one in his debut as Ohio State cruised to a 91-53 victory over Robert Morris in both teams’ season opener Monday night. Sueing sank 8 of 14 shots with two 3-pointers...
Pitt opens basketball season with easy victory against UT Martin
No one can guarantee how the rebuilt Pitt basketball team will look 30 games from now. But the 80-58 opening-night victory against Tennessee Martin on Monday at Petersen Events Center beats where the program was almost a year ago to the day: down and out after a 78-63 loss to...
Jalen Pickett, Andrew Funk lead Penn State past Winthrop
STATE COLLEGE — Jalen Pickett scored 23 points, Andrew Funk added 22 and Penn State opened the season with a school record 18 3-pointers and a 93-68 win over Winthrop on Monday. Myles Dread added 12 points, and Seth Lundy had 10 for the Nittany Lions, who went 18 of...
Bonds, Clemens, Palmeiro on Hall of Fame committee ballotVideo
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Rafael Palmeiro are on the eight-man ballot for the Hall of Fame’s contemporary baseball era committee, which meets Dec. 4 in San Diego. Albert Belle, Don Mattingly, Fred McGriff, Dale Murphy and Curt Schilling also are on the ballot announced...
Pitt, Penn State, West Virginia earn spots in NCAA women’s soccer tournament field
Pitt’s women’s soccer team earned an at-large bid Monday and will make its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament, hosting Buffalo on Saturday. The Panthers went 12-4-3 in the regular season, setting program records for wins (12) and goals (44) and making the ACC tournament. They are seeded fourth in...
Imminent returns of T.J. Watt, Damontae Kazee energize Steelers defense in return after bye
The vibe in the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room Monday, particularly among the defense, was not what might be expected for a team sitting at 2-6. And it wasn’t just the four-day bye-week break that was energizing the Steelers headed into their next game. “Can’t wait. Can’t. Wait,” defensive back Arthur...
Penguins recall forward Filip Hallander from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled forward Filip Hallander from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL) on Tuesday. In 10 AHL games this season, the left-handed Hallander is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s leading scorer with nine points (four goals, five assists). A second-round pick (No. 58 overall) of the Penguins in 2018, the 22-year-old...
Bengals ‘in a good place’ at midpoint but seek consistency
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals moved one game above .500 before their bye week and, despite some significant injuries, are feeling pretty good about themselves. The Bengals improved to 5-4 with a 42-21 win over Carolina on Sunday that was a more thorough beating than the score indicated. They did...
Pitt continues quest to find its best performance of 2022
Perhaps the most encouraging sign for the final three games of Pitt’s season is that coach Pat Narduzzi — and, presumably, his players — are not especially encouraged after the victory against Syracuse. “In all three phases, we left some plays on the field,” Narduzzi said. In other words, Pitt...
Steven Sims ready, eager for bigger role in Steelers offense after trade of Chase Claypool
Steven Sims is well aware that there are certainly many who follow the Pittsburgh Steelers who believe he is ill-equipped to fill the void in the offense created by the trade of Chase Claypool. That’s OK. It isn’t the first time Sims has heard people doubt his abilities. “Middle school,”...
Pirates among 3 teams with highest chance of winning lottery for top pick in MLB Draft
The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of three teams with the best chance of winning the inaugural lottery for the top pick in the MLB Draft. As the teams with the worst records in the majors, the Pirates (62-100), Oakland A’s (60-102) and Washington Nationals (55-107) each have the highest odds...
Back injury prevents William Jackson III from taking part in 2nd practice since trade to Steelers
If the learning curve was steep to assimilate William Jackson III into the Pittsburgh Steelers defense, the crunch of the timeline got a little tighter Monday. Jackson did not take part in Steelers practice, the veteran cornerback confirmed after the session at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Jackson referenced his back...
Iowa’s Spencer Lee puts pedal to metal going for 4th title
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The focus of Iowa’s Spencer Lee is so narrow, he doesn’t even risk driving over the speed limit. Lee, who missed almost all of last season after having surgeries on both knees, is back for a sixth year to chase a fourth NCAA national title, a...
Lower Burrell Recruits capture 8U AYFL Super Bowl title to cap undefeated season
The Lower Burrell Recruits are champions again. For the third time in the past four seasons, the 8U football team captured the Allegheny Youth Football League Super Bowl championship Saturday with a 40-18 victory over West Mifflin at RYFO Field in Natrona Heights. Members of the Lower Burrell Flyers youth...
Ligonier Valley’s Spiker, Hempfield’s Graham form strong combo on St. Francis (Pa.) O-lineVideo
They grew up playing football for school districts just a few miles apart, but Wylie Spiker and Cole Graham had no connection. The first time they encountered one another was at the Lineman Challenge at Norwin. Spiker’s Ligonier Valley team faced off against Graham and Hempfield in tug-o-war. Graham does...
Numbers don’t tell whole story for Penn State New Kensington men’s soccer player Jake GuerriniVideo
There’s part of an adage that says, “Figures don’t lie.” In the case of Penn State New Kensington sophomore soccer player Jake Guerrini, the numbers might not lie, but they tell only a half truth. The numbers say Guerrini saw a dropoff after a strong freshman season. In 2021, the...
Westmoreland campus clippings: Franklin Regional soccer alums shine at next level
Colleges have a soccer pipeline going to Franklin Regional and the recruits are producing at the next level. Sophomore Blake Cooper has been one of the top offensive threats in the AMCC for Penn State Behrend. The midfielder had a team-best 10 goals and six assists for 26 points through...
Frank Reich out, Jeff Saturday in as Colts try to fix stagnant offense
INDIANAPOLIS — Frank Reich’s attempt to fix the Indianapolis Colts’ sputtering offense failed so now team owner Jim Irsay is turning to another trusted name — former All-Pro center Jeff Saturday. The Colts made both announcements about one hour apart Monday. They come less than 24 hours after one of...
With point guard sidelined, Duquesne men forced to deal with obstacles early on
The year 2022 has proven to be one chock-full of bad luck for Duquesne men’s basketball. Down the stretch of last season, the Dukes lost forwards Austin Rotroff and Tre Williams to season-ending injuries in the span of about a month. That was on top of a preseason injury to...
Mark Madden: Playing better is only fix for the Penguins’ losing streak
Here’s betting the Pittsburgh Penguins navigate a way out of their seven-game losing streak and reach the NHL playoffs for a 17th straight season. Here’s admitting I don’t see another path besides just playing better. Who the Penguins are and what they do is all but set in stone. They...
Mike Sullivan’s lineup tweaks showcasing versatility of Penguins’ Danton Heinen
No Pittsburgh Penguins player has seen his nightly assignments fluctuate more than Danton Heinen. Just three weeks into the season, and following Saturday’s loss to Seattle, he is the only forward on the team to have spent a game skating primarily on each of the four lines. Heinen was the...
Pitt defensive end Dayon Hayes arrested on assault charge
Pitt junior football player Dayon Hayes has been charged with one count of simple assault in connection with a domestic incident in Pittsburgh, according to criminal records. He was arrested Sunday night, arraigned and released on nonmonetary bail. Hayes is scheduled for a preliminary hearing at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 22...
