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Bengals face uncertainty with DEs Trey Hendrickson, Shemar Stewart ahead of campVideo
CINCINNATI — Coach Zac Taylor hopes Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart will be his starting defensive ends when the Bengals open the season Sept. 7 at Cleveland. The odds of both players being on the field when training camp practices open Wednesday, though, are slim. Stewart, the 17th overall pick...
National HS football hall of fame moving to new location
Still-developing plans have Brook Park in Ohio slated to be the home of the Cleveland Browns’ new $2.4 billion dome stadium in 2029. Another football locale is coming to the city much sooner. Next summer, the National High School Football Hall of Fame will move into town. A “letter of...
White House: Donald Trump is serious about wanting Commanders to change name
WASHINGTON — A day after Donald Trump threatened to hold up a deal for a new football stadium in the nation’s capital if the Washington Commanders did not go back to the name Redskins, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president’s comments were not a joke. “The president...
Pirates sign trio of picks from draft class in 3B Murf Gray, RHP Jack Anker, SS Matt King
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed their first wave of draft picks Monday, adding three college players to their minor-league system. Third baseman Murf Gray and right-handed pitcher Jack Anker of Fresno State and shortstop Matt King of Arizona State became the first players from their draft class to sign with the...
New Penguins forward Anthony Mantha vows to be ready following knee surgeryVideo
Anthony Mantha doesn’t have specific goals in mind — aside from the goals that go into a hockey net — as he enters the 2024-25 season. Except for one. Be ready. Limited to 13 games last season as a member of the Calgary Flames because of a right ACL injury...
Trinity’s Mary Dunn to coach in Mid-American Conference
It’s a Dunn deal. Once a dominating presence around the rim and a now budding college coach, Mary Dunn will soon be teaching her post-up moves to players at Kent State. Dunn, a Trinity graduate, is joining the women’s basketball staff there after two seasons as an assistant at Alabama...
Steelers A to Z: Signed as undrafted free agent, Alaska native Aiden Williams trying to earn spot on O-line
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
Call it a comeback! Hutchinson, McCaffrey, Prescott, McCarthy aiming to bounce back from injuries
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Aidan Hutchinson put his left hand down in a three-point stance and on the snap, made an inside move on an offensive tackle to help collapse a pocket around the passer. Hutchinson looked like he did on most plays in practice and games during his first...
British Open champion Scottie Scheffler says comparisons to Tiger Woods ‘a bit silly’
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Another comparison between Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler surfaced during the final round of the British Open. This one wasn’t about numbers or trophies, but a fist pump. And it was for par. Scheffler needed only one hour to expand his four-shot lead to seven shots...
Titans QB Will Levis will have season-ending shoulder surgery
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee quarterback Will Levis will have season-ending shoulder surgery, keeping him from competing for playing time in his third season with the Titans. The Titans announced Monday that Levis made his decision after consulting with doctors and his representatives. The Titans report Tuesday for training camp. “We...
Mark Madden: Bob Nutting’s Pirates are permanently broken
The Pittsburgh Pirates have lost 11 of 12 after being swept at PNC Park by the Chicago White Sox. The White Sox have MLB’s second-worst record this season, lost 121 games last season. But the White Sox outscored the Pirates, 27-7. Owner Bob Nutting doesn’t care. The Pirates drew more...
Steelers unveil new 1930s throwback uniformVideo
With a nod to the franchise’s founding almost a century ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers revealed the design of a new throwback uniform the team will wear for an October game this coming season. The Steelers released photos and details about the uniforms Monday via social media and on their website....
Country music star, ex-Steelers QB address ‘wild rumors’ about marriage
Lainey Wilson and Devlin “Duck” Hodges made headlines back in February when they got engaged. There was a whole buildup to Duck popping the question on February 12 on George Jones’ estate, and the entire country music world seemed invested in it. And seems like folks are still pretty interested...
Lernerville Speedway to welcome High Limit drivers for annual Don Martin Silver Cup
Dirt track racing is alive and well in America. But as an outdoor sporting event, the weather can throw the proverbial monkey wrench into the best planning. In 2025, Lernerville Speedway has been treated to one rainout after another, having just five live events so far. Rain has canceled quite...
Dealing with distraction of trade deadline rumors ‘not an easy time’ for last-place Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are well aware of the type of talk that surrounds a team sitting in last place in the National League Central in late July, knowing they will be sellers at the MLB trade deadline. The difference this year is the trade chips aren’t limited to just the...
Steelers A to Z: German Julius Welschof remains raw, but intriguing enough to bring backVideo
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
On Sports: Steelers to reveal throwback uniforms; Pirates welcome Tigers to PNC ParkVideo
Monday’s “On Sports,” pinch-hitting for “First Call,” has a look at a big reveal for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Kenny Pickett gets his ring, and the Pirates are hoping to rebound from a forgettable series against the lowly White Sox. Throwbacks to drop The Steelers will reveal their throwback uniforms Monday...
Madden Monday: As long as the Pirates have this ownership, ‘nothing can be fixed’
To start the second half of the season, the Pittsburgh Pirates (39-61) were swept at home by the worst team in the American League. The Chicago White Sox (35-65) won all three games at PNC Park over the weekend by a combined score of 27-7. Here are some numbers to...
Mt. Lebanon native Neal Shipley ties for 7th at Price Cutter Charity Championship
Neal Shipley’s bid for a third Korn Ferry Tour victory and “battlefield promotion” and his PGA Tour card will have to wait. The Central Catholic grad and Mt. Lebanon could not overcome the hot temperatures and equally hot Chandler Blanchet on Sunday and ended up tied for seventh at the...
Pirates farm report for July 20, 2025: 3 hits from Billy Cook, Nick Solak help Indy to victory
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 56-39) defeated Nashville (Brewers), 7-3. LF Billy Cook (.250) had three hits, including a solo home run. 1B Nick Solak (.366) was 3 for 5 with an RBI and run scored. 2B Nick Yorke (.270) was 2 for 5 with two RBIs. CF Ji Hwan Bae (.279) tripled...
NFL Players Association executive JC Tretter is resigning
WASHINGTON — NFLPA chief strategy officer JC Tretter is resigning from his position, three days after Lloyd Howell stepped down as executive director of the players’ union. Tretter told CBS Sports on Sunday that he doesn’t want to be considered for the NFLPA’s interim executive director position and denied he...
Chiefs give DE George Karlaftis 4-year, $93M contract
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs and defensive end George Karlaftis agreed to a four-year, $93 million contract that includes $62 million guaranteed, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press on Sunday, keeping one of the best young players on the roster through the 2030...
Desmond Ridder returns to Cincinnati, signs with Bengals to battle for backup QB spotVideo
CINCINNATI — Quarterback Desmond Ridder, who led the University of Cincinnati to a College Football Playoff spot in 2021, signed with the Bengals on Sunday. Ridder is entering his fourth season and gives the Bengals another veteran backup behind Joe Burrow. Ridder has played in 25 games and made 18...
Chiefs WR Rashee Rice to participate in training camp despite jail sentenceVideo
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Rashee Rice will be a full participant in training camp, Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Sunday, three days after the standout wide receiver was sentenced to 30 days in jail after authorities said he and another speeding driver caused a chain-reaction crash that left multiple people...
Denny Hamlin survives rain delay, overtime finish to win at Dover
DOVER, Del. — Denny Hamlin went back-to-back at Dover Motor Speedway, holding a late lead through a rain delay and an overtime finish Sunday for the Joe Gibbs Racing driver’s series-best fourth victory of the season. Hamlin won in the No. 11 Toyota for the second straight time at Dover...
