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DK Metcalf, Russell Wilson lead Seahawks over Eagles
PHILADELPHIA — DK Metcalf got extra motivation he didn’t even need. Metcalf caught 10 passes for 177 yards, Russell Wilson threw for 230 yards and a touchdown and the Seattle Seahawks beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 23-17, on Monday night. Before the game, Metcalf said Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, who...
First Call: Injured Steeler vents about Ravens rescheduling fiasco; Jim Rutherford still a top-10 GM?
Tuesday’s “First Call” has a creative idea to solve the Steelers-Ravens fiasco. We also hear from one frustrated Steeler about the pace of rescheduling. Former Penguins defenseman Trevor Daley talks about his new role with the franchise. Is his boss still a top-10 general manager? And we preview at least...
U mad, bro?: Steelers fans triggered by dismissive media, constant NFL rescheduling
Steelers fans, I know you’re upset about the constant shuffling. The never-ending rescheduling. The inability to stay on course. You are fatigued of never knowing when you can mark your calendar for an event you are anticipating with great excitement. I get it. You want “U mad, bro?” back on...
Pirates A to Z: Chris Stratton puts a positive spin on his first full season in a relief role
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 Nik Turley. Chris Stratton Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 30 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 210 pounds 2020 MLB statistics: 2-1 with a 3.90 ERA/1.30 WHIP in...
This date in sports history: Dec. 1Video
1936 — End Larry Kelley of Yale is named the Heisman Trophy winner. 1951 — Arnold “Showboat” Boykin of Mississippi scores seven touchdowns in a 49-7 rout of Mississippi State. 1956 — The United States beats the Soviet Union, 89-55, to win the gold medal in men’s basketball at the...
Robert Morris women’s first Horizon League series canceled
The Robert Morris women’s basketball team’s inaugural Horizon League series has been canceled as a result of positive covid-19 tests within host Cleveland State’s program. Two games were scheduled for Dec. 12 and 13. Horizon League and Robert Morris officials are attempting to replace the series with another against a...
Duquesne ‘running in mud’ while losing opener to Little Rock
Duquesne’s 76-66 loss to Arkansas-Little Rock in its season opener Monday was troubling, but coach Keith Dambrot saw it coming. “We just didn’t play very well,” he said on a conference call from Louisville, the site of the Wade Houston Tipoff Classic. “Doesn’t surprise me. We haven’t practiced particularly well....
Steelers-Ravens game is on the move again, heading to Wednesday afternoon
Are you ready for some football? Some Wednesday afternoon football? The NFL is postponing the Pittsburgh Steelers game against the Baltimore Ravens for a third time, shifting it to Wednesday at Heinz Field. The game will start at the unusual time of 3:40 p.m. on NBC, presumably so it won’t...
Steelers get 2 players back from reserve/covid-19 list, make other roster moves
Two players were removed from the reserve/covid-19 list by the Pittsburgh Steelers, making them eligible to play Wednesday night against the Baltimore Ravens. Returned to the active roster were guard Kevin Dotson and defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs. Dotson was placed on the reserve/covid-19 list on Nov. 14, and Buggs was...
49ers will play next 2 home games at Cardinals stadium in ArizonaVideo
The San Francisco 49ers will play two home games in Arizona after new coronavirus regulations put in place by officials in Northern California forced the team to find a temporary new home. The 49ers (5-6) will host the Buffalo Bills next Monday night and Washington on Dec. 13 at State...
Gonzaga, Baylor stay atop of topsy-turvy AP Top 25 pollVideo
The first Associated Press men’s college basketball poll of the regular season remained steady at the top. The rest, predictably, was filled with change as teams exceeded or failed to live up to preseason expectations. Gonzaga and Baylor remained Nos. 1-2 in the poll released Monday. The Zags received 57...
No fans at Robert Morris games through Dec. 31
The Robert Morris Department of Athletics and Horizon League are taking an additional step in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The school and the conference announced Monday that the pause on spectator attendance at men’s and women’s hockey and basketball games has been extended through Dec....
Robert Morris won’t have fans at hockey, basketball games through end of December
Robert Morris will not have fans at hockey and basketball games through the end of December, the school announced Monday. The announcement extends a policy that was put in place Nov. 19, the day after Allegheny County issued an advisory to stop social gatherings. Whether fans will be allowed in...
MLB launches league for draft prospects with teams in Morgantown, State College
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball is creating a minor league for top eligible prospects leading to the summer draft. The wood-bat MLB Draft League is launching with five teams and could add a sixth, MLB said Monday. Teams will play a 68-game regular season that includes an All-Star break...
Former Pirates affiliate in West Virginia one of founding members of MLB Draft League
A former Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate is one of the five founding members of the MLB Draft League, a summer league announced Monday to focus on providing exposure to draft-eligible college prospects. The West Virginia Black Bears, the Pirates’ Class A short-season affiliate since 2015, joins the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, State...
Mark Madden: NFL has billions of reasons to trudge on through covid mess
The NFL has problems. The Steelers-Ravens game just refuses to be played. The Ravens have 23 players on the covid list, including six of last year’s Pro Bowlers. The Steelers have four players listed. James Conner tested positive and, as a cancer survivor, is at higher risk. The same applies...
Unfiltered: Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss delayed Steelers-Ravens matchupVideo
Tim Benz and Mark Madden return for this week’s edition of “Unfiltered” on TribLive’s Facebook page to talk about the Pittsburgh Steelers game against the Baltimore Ravens - which was postponed from Thanksgiving. It’s set for Tuesday night, but will be happen? Benz and Madden discuss possibilities if the game...
First Call: A Steeler jabs LeBron James about the Browns; Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell quiet in showdown
A little Twitter trash talk from a Pittsburgh Steeler to LeBron James. The Steelers-Ravens gambling line continues to grow. Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown don’t have it in gear yet with their new teams. And Aaron Donald flashes again with the Los Angeles Rams. All that for Monday’s “First Call.”...
Penguins Prospect Watch: Goaltender Joel Blomqvist gets first shutout with HermesVideo
While the NHL and many leagues in North America are in the the midst of their offseasons because of the coronavirus pandemic, several leagues in Europe and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League have already opened play for the 2020-21 season. Eighteen of the Penguins’ prospects or minor leaguers are...
Tim Benz: Steelers-Ravens slog shows NFL must streamline its covid-19 contingency plans
Steelers fans all over the country are wondering the same thing right now. How long are Thanksgiving leftovers safe to eat? Can they keep until Tuesday night? Or, uh, Week 18? That’d be a week after New Year’s Day. So you might want to freeze them now if that’s the...
Madden Monday: Ultimate chaos theory scenario for Steelers-Ravens, pounding Pitt athletics
Of all the doomsday scenarios, hypotheticals, and “what ifs” about what could happen with the oft-delayed Steelers-Ravens matchup, here’s an absolute doozy. Mark Madden advanced it during our “Madden Monday” podcast. What if the Steelers-Ravens game still can’t be played Tuesday? And, as a result, both teams finish with only...
Pirates A to Z: Jacob Stallings solidified himself as Gold Glove-caliber catcher, team MVP
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 Nik Turley. Player: Jacob Stallings Position: Catcher Bats/Throws: Right/right Age: 30 Height: 6-foot-5 Weight: 220 pounds 2020 MLB statistics: Batted .248/.326/.376 with seven doubles, three...
Pitt gets commitment from tight end Gavin Bartholomew; 2021 class ranked 20th in nation
All news regarding Pitt wasn’t bad this weekend. Committed!?? #H2P pic.twitter.com/Y2Pu3DpoTV— Gavin Bartholomew (@GavinBartholom6) November 30, 2020 Tight end Gavin Bartholomew, a senior at Blue Mountain High School in Schuylkill Haven, gave coach Pat Narduzzi a verbal commitment Sunday. He is the sixth recruit from Pennsylvania to join Pitt’s 2021...
NFL Week 12 roundup: Bills hang on in sloppy 27-17 win over ChargersVideo
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Tre’Davious White’s fourth-quarter interception set up Tyler Bass’ 43-yard field goal, helping the Buffalo Bills hold off the Los Angeles Chargers for a 27-17 win Sunday. Josh Allen threw for a touchdown and ran for another score for the AFC East-leading Bills (8-3), who hung on...
Ravens’ Mark Andrews, Matthew Judon test positive for covid-19; game vs. Steelers still onVideo
The Ravens’ coronavirus outbreak worsened Sunday, with Ravens tight end Mark Andrews and outside linebacker Matthew Judon testing positive, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed. Both Pro Bowl players will miss Tuesday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, already postponed twice because of the Ravens’ mounting caseload. An NFL...
