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Ravens knock Broncos from unbeaten ranks with 23-7 routVideo
DENVER — Lamar Jackson threw for 316 yards, including a 49-yard touchdown pass to a diving Marquis Brown, and the Baltimore Ravens used a relentless defense to swat the Denver Broncos from the ranks of the unbeaten with a 23-7 win Sunday. The Ravens (3-1) won their third consecutive game...
Steelers can’t stop Aaron Rodgers, slump continues in loss at Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. — For the first time in his 17-year career, Aaron Rodgers finally got a chance to face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday at Lambeau Field. The three-time league MVP might want to lobby to see if he can get the NFL to put the Steelers on the...
In Stefanski’s return to Minnesota, Browns defense dominates Vikings, 14-7Video
MINNEAPOLIS — After winning the NFL’s Coach of the Year award in his first season with Cleveland, Kevin Stefanski now has a victory over his old team in Minnesota to highlight the start of his second year. The Browns are finally on the rise behind their steady young leader on...
Jahan Dotson, Sean Clifford etch their names in Penn State record book in win over IndianaVideo
STATE COLLEGE — Sean Clifford smoothly navigated the pocket and started to roll to his right toward the line of scrimmage late in the third quarter Saturday night. The Penn State quarterback needed 4 yards for a first down, and an Indiana defender was waiting between him and the marker....
Oneil Cruz hits first career homer but Pirates lose season finale to Reds
The Pittsburgh Pirates played their finale on a day as dreary as their season, and watched their prospects of finally clinching a series sweep slip away in the same inning their manager was ejected. Derek Shelton was tossed for arguing an overturned call, so he wasn’t in the dugout to...
Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins ends covid-19 vaccine holdoutVideo
SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins has received his covid-19 vaccine and will be eligible to play in all games. The Warriors said coach Steve Kerr made the announcement to reporters Sunday after practice before the team traveled to Portland to play its first preseason game. Wiggins...
NFL roundup: Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley lead Giants past Saints for 1st winVideo
NEW ORLEANS — Saquon Barkley ran for a 6-yard touchdown in overtime after Daniel Jones passed for a career-high 402 yards, and the New York Giants rallied for their first win of the season, 27-21 over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. The Saints, playing in New Orleans for the...
Browns defense dominates Vikings in coach Kevin Stefanski’s return to MinnesotaVideo
MINNEAPOLIS — Myles Garrett and the Cleveland defense produced another dominant performance, giving coach Kevin Stefanski a victory over his old team as the Browns beat the Minnesota Vikings, 14-7, on Sunday. Garrett was credited with one-half of Cleveland’s two sacks and four hits on Kirk Cousins. Greedy Williams became...
Pirates farm report for Oct. 3, 2021: Bligh Madris hits 2 doubles as Indianapolis loses season finale
INDIANAPOLIS (61-67) ended its season with an 8-3 loss to Nashville (Brewers). 1B Mason Martin (.240) and RF Bligh Madris (.272) each were 2 for 4. Madris smacked two doubles. LF Canaan Smith-Njigba (.095) and C Eli Wilson (.333) had RBIs. RHP Carmen Mlodzinski (0-1, 4.50) allowed two runs (one...
Forward Danton Heinen ready for multiple roles with the Penguins
During the first week of training camp, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Danton Heinen skated on the right wing of a top line that included All-Stars Jake Guentzel on the left wing and Jeff Carter at center. That assignment lasted for a handful of practices. After a few cuts were made to...
WR Cody White, OT Chaz Green elevated to Steelers’ active roster for game vs. Packers
Cody White was one of the unheralded and previously-unknown standouts of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. For the second consecutive week, the wide receiver is getting a chance to play early during the regular season. White and offensive tackle Chaz Green were elevated from the practice squad to the active gameday...
Kasperi Kapanen leads Penguins past Red Wings, 5-1
Two goals by forward Kasperi Kapanen led the Penguins to a 5-1 preseason win against the Detroit Red Wings at PPG Paints Arena on Sunday. The Penguins struck first 3 minutes, 45 seconds into regulation. Controlling a puck deep in the right corner of the offensive zone, Penguins forward Bryan...
Penn State defense puts together flawless performance against Indiana
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State’s defense was in a bind early Saturday night. The unit had dominated Indiana through the first 11 minutes of game action, giving up only 46 yards, 35 of which came on one passing play, but now it was backed up in the red zone through...
Iowa up to No. 3; Clemson out of Top 25 first time since ’14
Iowa is gearing up for its biggest home game since the 1980s, Cincinnati has its highest ranking in 12 years and Clemson is on the outside looking in at The Associated Press college football poll for the first time since 2014. Alabama and Georgia are the only constants during this...
Business as usual as Pitt’s Kenny Pickett approaches off week
Kenny Pickett spoke for a little more than three minutes Saturday afternoon after Pitt’s victory against Georgia Tech. He gave credit to his teammates and the trust that has developed among them. He showed respect for the weekly preparation that has led Pitt to a 4-1 record. He was his...
Penguins forward Jake Guentzel tests positive for covid-19
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel tested positive for covid-19 and was placed in the NHL’s protocol for the virus. The team announced his status Sunday morning. He is the second Penguins player to test positive since the start of training camp, joining forward Zach Aston-Reese. Per NHL protocols, players who...
Kinol family wins 2nd gold medal at USA Karate national championships
Pennsylvania Shotokan Karate Club athletes Cristiano, Santino and Mila Kinol competed during the USA National Karate Championships and Team USA Trials from Sept. 1-5, in Chicago. The Kinols, ages 8, 9 and 11, won their second straight gold medal in the family team synchronized Kata. Kata is a series of...
Penn-Trafford football found its footing after 1981 conference championship
Penn-Trafford High School is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Here’s a look at the Warriors’ first conference championship football team as part of a series on the school’s athletics’ success: When Ron Smith took over as football coach at Penn-Trafford in 1979, he felt there was a still a...
Penn-Trafford notebook: 50-year celebration planned for homecoming
This being the 50th season since Penn-Trafford was formed in 1972, the school district is planning to celebrate the occasion during homecoming events Oct. 8. A parade will be held prior to the annual “Battle for the Bell” football game against rival Gateway. The game likely will decide the WPIAL...
This date in sports history: Oct. 3Video
1942 — With a victory in the Jockey Club Gold Cup, Whirlaway becomes the first horse to amass more than $500,000 in lifetime earnings. 1951 — Bobby Thomson hits a three-run homer off Ralph Branca of the Brooklyn Dodgers with one out in the bottom of the ninth to give...
North Carolina A&T powers past Robert Morris
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Jalen Fowler threw two touchdown passes and Jah-Maine Martin ran for 105 yards and two scores to lead North Carolina A&T to a 41-14 victory over Robert Morris in a Big South Conference opener Saturday. Andrew Brown sandwiched two field goals around an 18-yard TD run by...
Pitt notebook: Linebacker SirVocea Dennis catches breath quickly when offense scores in seconds
SirVocea Dennis thought for a second or two before giving a firm, “No,” to the question: Does Pitt’s offense score too quickly? Pitt scored seven touchdowns in its 52-21 victory against Georgia Tech on Saturday. Three came at the end of 33-, 15- and 39-second possessions by the offense. A...
Pirates farm report for Oct. 2, 2021: Indy’s penultimate game rained out
INDIANAPOLIS (61-66) and Nashville (Brewers) were rained out. The game will not be made up. Indianapolis will play its season finale Sunday. Next: Sunday vs. Nashville, 1:35 p.m....
No. 4 Penn State beats Indiana 24-0 with strong defenseVideo
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State defenders get excited when they’re asked to defend short fields these days. After all, it’s what the No. 4 Nittany Lions (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten) do best. Penn State forced eight punts and two turnovers and blocked a field goal to lift the Nittany Lions...
Miami FC stakes claim for 2nd place in division with comeback win over Riverhounds
Miami FC staged a furious comeback in the final 10 minutes of regulation, scoring twice to record a 3-2 victory and deal a blow to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds’ chances of finishing in second place in the USL Championship’s Atlantic Division. Miami (14-7-6) and Pittsburgh (14-8-6) are tied for second place,...
