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‘Young Pup’ Antoine Brooks fit in during NFL debut on defense for SteelersVideo
One of Mike Tomlin’s favorite expressions is “two dogs, one bone.” He uses it in regards to creating a competitive environment on his team as players compete for playing time. That certainly applies to Antoine Brooks. But the canine references don’t stop there for the rookie from Maryland. “He calls...
Pitt seniors contemplate stretching their careers into 2021
After chatting with reporters on his usual Thursday conference call, Pat Narduzzi arose from his chair and uttered these hopeful words, “Say your prayers. Hope to see you on Saturday.” For so many reasons, Pitt’s encounter with Virginia Tech, scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday at Heinz Field, is one of...
Steelers’ Jaylen Samuels misses another practice but Mike Hilton on track to return to games
Mike Hilton was a full participant at Pittsburgh Steelers practice for the second straight day Thursday. Barring a late-week setback, the nickel cornerback appears well on track to make his return to the lineup after a four-game absence because of a shoulder injury. Thursday’s practice report offered no surprises. All...
Defense still matters in rugged Big TenVideo
As the Big Ten prepares to have its version of “Separation Saturday,” it already is clear what trait distinguishes the league’s top four teams. Both division leads are at stake Saturday when No. 3 Ohio State (3-0) hosts No. 9 Indiana (4-0) and No. 10 Wisconsin (2-0) visits No. 19...
Randy Fichtner hints that FB Derek Watt could play bigger role in Steelers offense
Derek Watt hasn’t provided the durability he displayed before the Pittsburgh Steelers gave him a three-year, $9.75 million contract. The 28-year-old fullback — and older brother of Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt — has appeared in just five games this season after playing in 64 consecutive games during his four...
Greensburg Central Catholic declares Friday ‘Centurion Day’ as soccer teams vie for PIAA titlesVideo
It’s been a complicated fall sports season for teams across the country, with an extra layer of health and safety guidelines to protect players, coaches and staff from the coronavirus. That makes it all the more impressive to see both the boys and girls soccer teams from Greensburg Central Catholic...
PSAC will permit swimming, cross country to stage league championships
The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference on Thursday announced it will permit league championships to take place in women’s and men’s swimming and cross country. The decision comes after the recent conference board of directors votes to cancel mandated regular-season schedules and championships for all fall and winter sports. The board...
Jeannette defense ready for PIAA semifinal test against Reynolds’ rushing attack
The first thing Jeannette football coach Roy Hall told his players at Monday’s practice was to forget about winning the WPIAL title. That game is over. Jeannette won the school’s 10th WPIAL championship Saturday, claiming the Class A title with an impressive and shocking 45-14 victory against Eastern Conference rival...
Ben Roethlisberger proving difficult to bring down during Steelers’ perfect start
Ben Roethlisberger is debunking the theory that the more times a quarterback drops back to pass the more likely he is to get sacked. In his 17th season, at age 38, Roethlisberger will take his second-longest streak of pass attempts without a sack into the Pittsburgh Steelers’ game Sunday against...
Robert Morris postpones men’s basketball opener, team on hold after positive covid test
The Robert Morris men’s basketball season won’t start on time. The school has paused team activities after receiving positive covid-19 test results among team personnel, including players, coaches and staff. In addition, the 2020-21 season opener against Point Park at the UPMC Events Center, scheduled for Wednesday, has been postponed....
Preparation played key role in Devyn Ford’s promotion to Penn State starting running back
Little has gone as planned for Penn State’s football team in 2020-21. First, the season did not open until Oct. 24 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Then, hopes of contending for the Big Ten championship, or even a berth in the NCAA’s postseason tournament, dissipated quickly with early losses. Even...
Penn State men’s basketball players still searching for answers after Pat Chambers’ resignation
Izaiah Brockington opened up preseason media availability with a quick statement about his former head coach Pat Chambers, an uncommon action from a player. The junior guard gathered his thoughts and spoke softly. “I was shocked and hurt by the decision that coach made (to resign),” Brockington said. “As a...
Carnegie Mellon athletics cancels winter sports seasons
Carnegie Mellon athletics announced Thursday it has canceled intercollegiate competition for the winter season because of ongoing concerns with the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement from the athletic department, Tartans athletic teams also will not resume play any sooner than March 1, 2021. The decision affects the schedules for both...
Pitt men’s soccer makes history, beats Notre Dame to earn first berth in ACC championship game
Ranked No. 1 in the nation, Pitt’s men’s soccer team reached another milestone Wednesday night, earning its first berth in the ACC Championship Final with a 3-1 semifinal victory against Notre Dame. The Panthers will meet Clemson for the championship at noon Sunday at WakeMed Park in Cary, N.C. The...
First Call: Steelers’ playoff lock jinx? Penguins get Mario Lemieux’s hard sell on alternate jersey
It’d take a meteor hitting the Earth to prevent the Steelers from making the playoffs this season. Or just a bad flashback to 2018? Hmm. The Steelers were hoping for a little help from the Las Vegas Raiders against the Kansas City Chiefs this week. That’s looking like a long...
U mad, bro?: Steelers fans bristle over run game debate, Cincinnati attacks on Bud Dupree, question ILB snaps
Here’s how I know things are going well for the Pittsburgh Steelers. I start digging through my tweets, emails, column replies and various other interactions, and I actually have to … dig. No, seriously. I had to work a little bit, just to find a few juicy complaints for “U...
Pirates A to Z: Colin Moran discovered home run stroke, now needs to find a position to play
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 Trevor Williams. Colin Moran Position: First baseman/designated hitter Bats/Throws: Left/Right Age: 28 Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 200 pounds 2020 MLB statistics: Slashed .247/.325/.472 with 10 doubles,...
Anthony Edwards goes No. 1 in NBA Draft to Minnesota TimberwolvesVideo
Anthony Edwards was taken by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the No. 1 pick Wednesday night in an NBA Draft delayed multiple times because of the coronavirus pandemic. Edwards became the 11th straight one-and-done player to be the No. 1 pick, coming in a year where there was no clear obvious...
Steelers claim exemption from governor; players won’t wear masks on field
While athletes and coaches in Pennsylvania are required to wear masks under orders from Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration, the Pittsburgh Steelers believe the team and their opponents do not fall into that category. “We have received guidance from the Governor’s Office that our players are exempt from wearing masks during...
Intensive protocol environment against covid-19 to become the norm for NFL, Steelers
At the end of their third week adhering to the NFL’s intensive protocol guidelines, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be getting some company. Make that plenty of company. The league announced Wednesday that, beginning Saturday, all 32 teams will be placed into intensive protocol because of the surge in coronavirus cases...
CB Mike Hilton practices fully for Steelers; RB Anthony McFarland returns from illness
It was another Wednesday of full practice for nickel cornerback Mike Hilton. But, as was learned last week, that does not mean he will play Sunday for the Pittsburgh Steelers. And while the Steelers wait for two players who remain on the reserve/covid-19 list, one player who had an illness...
Mets 2B Canó suspended 162 games by MLB after drug test
NEW YORK — Mets second baseman Robinson Canó was suspended for 162 games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday after his positive test for a performance-enhancing drug. The 38-year-old Canó will miss the entire 2021 season and lose $24 million in salary. The eight-time All-Star hit a robust .316 with...
Jaguars one of few teams Roethlisberger-era Steelers have struggled against
When it comes to facing the Jacksonville Jaguars, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger often struggles. His career passer rating of 78.2 against the Jaguars ranks 30th of 31 NFL teams. Roethlisberger only has a lower passer rating against the Buffalo Bills, but one of those games was played in a...
This day in sports history: Nov. 19Video
1961 — George Blanda of the Houston Oilers passes for 505 yards and seven touchdowns in a 49-13 rout of the New York Titans. 1961 — Cleveland’s Jim Brown rushes for 237 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Browns to a 45-24 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. 1966 —...
Penn State kicker Jake Pinegar finding success after poor start
Even if he grew up roughly two hours away from Iowa’s campus, Penn State junior kicker Jake Pinegar never was a big fan of the Hawkeyes. There’s a good reason for that. He grew up a half-hour from their rival’s campus. “I was more of an Iowa State fan,” said...
