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Buffalo Bills to require proof of vaccination from fansVideo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills joined the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday as the only NFL teams to require proof of vaccination against covid-19 for all fans over the age of 12. The rules will be the same for Buffalo Sabres games at the KeyBank Center when the NHL...
Young WVU QB Garrett Greene thrives, but status unknown vs. No. 15 Virginia TechVideo
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia coach Neal Brown is making no promises to fans clamoring for more from dual-threat backup quarterback Garrett Greene. Greene had an impressive 2021 debut, giving a needed boost to the Mountaineers’ running game against a Championship Subdivision opponent. But whether he sees action Saturday when...
Wearing No. 21 as Roberto Clemente Award nominee holds ‘extra significance’ for Jacob StallingsVideo
Jacob Stallings already viewed the opportunity to wear No. 21 with his Pittsburgh Pirates teammates in celebration of Roberto Clemente Day as “one of the coolest days in Major League Baseball.” When Stallings wears that number on the back of his jersey against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night at...
Thanks to parents’ Army background, Pitt linebacker SirVocea Dennis grows into leader
A year ago, SirVocea Dennis survived his sophomore season at Pitt — conquered it, really — recording 14½ tackles for a loss while earning third-team All-ACC honors at outside linebacker. Then, coaches came to him and said, “‘OK, you showed you can handle the outside. Now, we’re moving you to...
After season-opening road win, Steelers’ Mike Tomlin not taking Raiders lightly at home
Based on what transpired Monday night in the desert, the Pittsburgh Steelers hope that what happened in Vegas stays in Vegas. Rallying from a 14-point deficit, the Las Vegas Raiders beat the Baltimore Ravens, 33-27, in overtime, making them a formidable opponent when they meet the Steelers on Sunday at...
49ers RB Raheem Mostert to undergo season-ending surgeryVideo
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert will undergo season-ending surgery on his knee after getting injured in the opener. Coach Kyle Shanahan had said Mostert was expected to miss eight weeks because of chipped cartilage in his knee, but Mostert announced on his Twitter account Tuesday that he will...
Pirates place reliever David Bednar on 10-day IL, recall RHP Enyel De Los Santos
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed reliever David Bednar on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right oblique strain and recalled right-hander Enyel De Los Santos to take his spot on the 28-man active roster. Bednar (3-1, 2.18 ERA,) a Mars graduate, hasn’t pitched since he tossed a scoreless eighth inning...
After returning from ACL injury, Giants’ Saquon Barkley faces 2nd game in 4 daysVideo
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Saquon Barkley beat the odds in returning from a major knee injury in less than a year. The New York Giants star running back faces a quick second test, another game in four days. While the timespan between games might be a first for an NFL...
Penn State coach James Franklin sees progress from offenseVideo
Auburn’s 2-0 start has been fueled by a defense that has allowed just 10 points and a running game featuring the dynamic Tank Bigsby and Jarquez Hunter. Penn State’s start isn’t too shabby, either. The No. 10 Nittany Lions own a road win at Wisconsin and impressive home victory over...
Westmoreland campus clippings: Penn-Trafford grad Hilty delivers winning goal for Allegheny
Senior Ryan Hilty (Penn-Trafford) scored the winning goal in the 76th minute as the Allegheny men’s soccer team edged past Marietta, 3-2. It was the first score of his career. Cal (Pa.): Sophomore midfielder Zach Vanek (Hempfield) scored his second goal of the season, on a penalty kick, in a...
Steelers notebook: Tre Norwood becomes latest versatile piece of secondary
The rookie draft class was expected to be heavily involved for the Pittsburgh Steelers in their season opener at Buffalo. Nobody, though, could have predicted that the most-used rookie would be seventh-round defensive back Tre Norwood. Norwood was one of five rookies to start against the Bills — six if...
Penn State coach James Franklin addresses USC speculation: ‘I can’t stand any form of distraction’
STATE COLLEGE — The college football coaching carousel began spinning in earnest Monday when Southern California fired coach Clay Helton, creating a notable and appealing vacancy in the sport’s landscape. Penn State coach James Franklin’s name was immediately among those floated by a number of insiders as a potential candidate...
Ravens’ defense a question mark after late leads slip away
Marlon Humphrey was beaten so badly on the winning touchdown that he slowed to a jog while the pass was still in the air. It was that kind of night for Baltimore’s secondary. The Ravens arrived in Las Vegas determined to show that they could still play to their usual...
Forgotten First: A look at 4 (and more) NFL trailblazers
In this era of racial reckoning, it’s not only appropriate but significant that the stories of NFL trailblazers be told. Keyshawn Johnson, the 1996 top overall draft pick by the New York Jets and now a host of ESPN’s morning program “Keyshawn, JWill and Max”, has done so. Collaborating with...
Ex-Penguins forward Mark Jankowski gets tryout with DevilsVideo
Former Penguins forward Mark Jankowski will attend the New Jersey Devils’ training camp on a tryout basis. The veteran center signed a professional tryout contract (PTO) with the Devils on Tuesday. A free agent signing with the Penguins during the 2020 offseason, Jankowski’s lone season in Pittsburgh was mostly underwhelming....
Slugger Ryan Braun retires after 14-year career with BrewersVideo
MILWAUKEE — Ryan Braun, the Milwaukee Brewers’ home run leader whose production was slowed by injuries during the second half of his 14-year career, announced his retirement on Tuesday. Braun hasn’t played all season and said during spring training that he was leaning toward retirement. The 2011 NL MVP made...
ESPN: MLB to allow Pirates, Puerto Rican players, award nominees to wear No. 21 on Roberto Clemente DayVideo
MLB has granted permission to the 30 Roberto Clemente Award nominees and six active past winners, along with the Pittsburgh Pirates and all Puerto Rican players, to wear No. 21 on the 20th Roberto Clemente Day, according to ESPN. ESPN also reported that Sept. 15 will be announced as the...
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin hopes players keep fans energized at home opener
For the first time in two seasons, the Pittsburgh Steelers will play a game in front of a capacity crowd at Heinz Field when they face the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday in the home opener. Coach Mike Tomlin is hoping his players do a better job of keeping the...
David Jones: With Clay Helton gone, James Franklin is a perfect fit at USC
I’m glad there are people like Bryan Harsin in the world because they are the reason things get done. And God knows, if only people like me existed, not a damn thing would ever get done. Ask my wife. But the new Auburn coach is clearly all about completing tasks....
Penguins to hold development camp for prospects
The Penguins will hold a development camp for prospects this weekend at their facility in Cranberry Saturday through Tuesday. A total of 24 players have been invited to the camp: Forwards (14) – Justin Almeida, Raivis Ansons, Shaw Boomhower, Jonathan Gruden, Filip Hallander, Sam Houde, Nathan Legare, Drew O’Connor, Kyle...
Patrick Cantlay wins PGA Tour player of the year award over Jon Rahm
Patrick Cantlay was voted PGA Tour player of the year on the strength of his four victories, including a one-shot advantage at East Lake that made him the FedEx Cup champion. Tuesday’s announcement was another big step for Cantlay, a 29-year-old Californian who went from being the No. 1 amateur...
Pirates SS Oneil Cruz cracks top 20 in Baseball America’s updated top 100 prospect rankings
After Pittsburgh Pirates rookie third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes graduated from prospect status, Oneil Cruz assumed the top prospect ranking in the club’s minor league system. Now, Cruz is one of the game’s top 20 prospects. When Baseball America updated its top 100 prospects on Monday, Cruz moved up 10 spots...
Duquesne football players, coaches soak in history-making victory before bye week
A smile stretches across the face of Duquesne running back Garrett Owens as he’s asked about what the campus reaction has been like since the Dukes made NEC conference history with their 28-26 victory over Ohio Saturday. “We have all had family members say, ‘Great win,’” Owens said Monday. “Walking...
First Call: Bills coordinator takes blame for bad call versus Steelers; Raiders get banged up before trip to Heinz Field
Tuesday’s “First Call” puts the debut of Steelers rookie Najee Harris into context. Ex-Steelers punter Jordan Berry makes a strong impression with his new team. The Las Vegas Raiders had a wild “Monday Night Football” game and lots of injuries in advance of their visit to Heinz Field Sunday. And...
Tim Benz: Pirates’ inability to finish a sweep is something to behold
I have 15 windows open on my browser as I write this post about the Pittsburgh Pirates. The first one is the Google Doc I’m using to write my initial draft. The next 13 are box scores of the 13 losses from the Pirates this year as they have unsuccessfully...
