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Christian Pulisic could make Chelsea return in Champions League
Christian Pulisic traveled with Chelsea to Sweden, and the American winger could make his first appearance with the team in 2 1/2 months when the Blues play at Malmö on Tuesday night in the Champions League. The 23-year-old from Hershey injured his left ankle on Sept. 8 while playing for...
Prospect P.O Joseph back in NHL, still very much in Penguins’ plans
His status as a significant part of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ future dates to the day he was acquired more than 28 months ago, which perhaps makes it seem to some as if P.O Joseph is aging out of “prospect” status. But Joseph is still an always-smiling 22-year-old, and he still...
Joe Schobert’s knack for knocking ball loose pays off for Steelers in win over Browns
In the two seasons they were teammates on the Cleveland Browns, linebacker Joe Schobert couldn’t recall wide receiver Jarvis Landry fumbling in a game. It happened in practice, with Schobert being the culprit, but not in a game to the best of the his recollection. “Jarvis is a great competitor...
AP sources: Broncos trade star linebacker Von Miller to Rams
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Von Miller is no longer the face of the franchise in Denver. The loquacious linebacker is headed West to join Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey with the Los Angeles Rams, according to two people with knowledge of Monday morning’s big trade. Speaking on condition of anonymity because...
‘Best path’: Marshall leaders laud move to Sun Belt
Moving to the Sun Belt Conference gives Marshall a secure future, school officials said Monday, as well as chances to renew some old rivalries and boost its sorely lacking television footprint. Marshall’s Board of Governors completed the university’s move to the Sun Belt on Monday, three days after the school...
Penn State bowl projections: Nittany Lions fall in Big Ten pecking order after 3rd straight loss
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State has remained one win away from bowl eligibility for the past four weeks, but with three straight losses and a bye week mixed in, the Nittany Lions have been unable to punch their ticket to college football’s postseason. But there are four more chances to...
Titans’ Derrick Henry will have surgery, no timetable for return
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry will have surgery Tuesday morning on his right foot, and coach Mike Vrabel says the Tennessee Titans are not putting a timeline on when he will return. Henry had tests Monday to check the severity of the injury after he finished a...
Ravens LB Malik Harrison struck by stray bullet in Cleveland
CLEVELAND — Baltimore Ravens starting linebacker Malik Harrison was recovering Monday after being struck by a stray bullet in his left calf at what the team described as a gathering in Cleveland the night before. The Ravens released a statement saying only that Harrison’s injury is “non-life-threatening.” The 23-year-old was...
Penguins’ Kris Letang returns to ice; Chad Ruhwedel, Marcus Pettersson covid confirmed
Kris Letang returned to the ice Monday after clearing NHL covid-19 protocols, but two other Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman were confirmed positive for the virus. Letang had served his 10 days of isolation after a positive test and was cleared by medical personnel after a screening for cardiomyopathy, coach Mike Sullivan...
Westmoreland campus clippings: Franklin Regional grad Palmer Jackson on Haskins Award watch list
If golf had a Heisman Trophy, this would be it. The Fred Haskins Award has been given out for 52 years to the country’s most outstanding collegiate golfer. Palmer Jackson could be the next recipient. Jackson, a junior at Notre Dame and a Franklin Regional graduate, was one of 15...
5 things: Tight ends stand tall in helping Steelers to win against Browns
Five things we learned from Steelers 15, Browns 10: 1. Tightening up The Steelers were short-handed at tight end for the first time this season because of Eric Ebron’s hamstring injury that he sustained in practice Thursday. Ebron’s absence, however, hardly registered against the Browns. Such was the way rookie...
Mark Madden: What was Mike Tomlin thinking on Steelers’ fake field-goal attempt?
When the Steelers visited Cleveland on Sunday, it was a battle of traditional rivals, mediocre teams and a whole lot of idiocy. The dumbness manifested itself at many levels: • Thirteen penalties in all, a few more that canceled each other out and a few more that went uncalled. (It...
This date in sports history: Nov. 1
1913 — Notre Dame meets Army for the first time and comes away with a 35-13 win behind Gus Dorias’ 14-of-17 passing for 243 yards. 1938 — George Woolf, riding for regular jockey Red Pollard, leads Seabiscuit to a four-length victory over the heavily favored U.S. Triple Crown champion, War...
Steelers vs. Browns: What they’re saying in Cleveland after loss
Sure, Pittsburgh Steelers fans are dumbfounded by coach Mike Tomlin’s fake field goal attempt that landed kicker Chris Boswell in concussion protocol. But the Steelers won and the Cleveland Browns are reeling. And Cleveland media is piling on the Browns as well. Here are some snippets. Enjoy. “They have much...
First Call: Chris Boswell mocks himself with injury update; ex-Steelers in headlines; Pitt out of Top 25
Monday’s “First Call” has an update on Chris Boswell’s health after the Pittsburgh Steelers kicker was injured Sunday afternoon. Also, one ex-Steeler scores a touchdown. Another gets busted for a bad penalty call. And Pitt is out of the Top 25. All is well Despite having to leave Sunday’s game...
Pirates A to Z: After historic start, Rodolfo Castro looks to show staying power in majors
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Rodolfo Castro Positions: Second base, third base Throws: Right Bats: Both Age: 22 Height: 6-foot Weight: 205 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Castro...
Madden Monday: Steelers are lucky failed fake field goal didn’t lead to ‘unmitigated disaster’
The Pittsburgh Steelers managed a 15-10 win against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, despite a first-half fake field goal attempt going horrifically wrong. Not only did the attempt fail, but kicker Chris Boswell got injured in the process. the hit on boswell on that fake field goal pic.twitter.com/40jrRVpZ6Z— Benstonium (@Benstonium)...
Carlos Correa, Astros rally past Braves, cut World Series deficit to 3-2
ATLANTA — Just in time, Carlos Correa and the Houston Astros broke out the bats. Because if they had waited any longer, this World Series would’ve been over. Staggered by Adam Duvall’s grand slam in the first inning, Correa and Alex Bregman ended their slumps in a hurry. They kept...
Gary Patterson, TCU agree to part ways, coach won’t finish ’21
FORT WORTH, Texas — TCU and football coach Gary Patterson mutually agreed to immediately part ways Sunday after nearly 21 seasons. The announcement came a day after the Horned Frogs (3-5, 1-4 Big 12) lost 31-12 at Kansas State, Patterson’s alma mater. It was their fifth loss in six games....
Tough decisions pay off for Steelers after Chris Boswell’s injury
CLEVELAND — A 255-pound rookie punter… lining up to kick a game-winning field goal? Complete with a Hall of Fame quarterback performing the hold? If things had played out just a little bit differently, could that have been the dramatic ending of Sunday’s Pittsburgh Steelers-Cleveland Browns game? “We’ll never know,”...
Alex Bowman wins as tension builds ahead of NASCAR title raceVideo
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — The desperation of NASCAR’s playoffs erupted Sunday at Martinsville Speedway, where non-playoff driver Alex Bowman spun Denny Hamlin to set up an overtime victory in a wild finish for the final spot in the championship finale. Hamlin led 103 laps and was out front with six to...
Steelers’ 3rd consecutive win puts them squarely in AFC North race
CLEVELAND — Following a three-game losing streak with an equal number of consecutive wins has gotten the Pittsburgh Steelers back into hunt for the AFC North title. The Steelers improved to 4-3 and switched places with the Cleveland Browns on Sunday as a result of their 15-10 victory at FirstEnergy...
Tim Benz: Rush defense, rookie stars top this week’s ‘Feats of Strength’ as Steelers score gutsy win in Cleveland
I’m not sure how the Pittsburgh Steelers got there. But they did. They somehow closed out a gutsy, important 15-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns. They lost kicker Chris Boswell to a concussion on a fake field goal. They had more third-down issues on offense. And they committed eight penalties....
Rookies on offense leave fingerprints all over Steelers’ win at Browns
CLEVELAND — Each of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ touchdowns during Sunday’s 15-10 win at the Browns was scored by a rookie. Each was made possible by two other members of the Steelers’ draft class. The careers of the Steelers’ 2021 rookie class are just beginning, but already the group is making...
Steelers notes: Defense does its job vs. Browns’ vaunted rushing attack
CLEVELAND – After Sunday’s 15-10 win against the Browns, Cameron Heyward was big on PG-13 language. Wearing a black-and-gold T-shirt that read “Get the (heck) to work,” the Pittsburgh Steelers veteran defensive lineman used a similar tone in describing how the defense contained the Browns’ vaunted rushing attack. “Stay in...
