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Wheeling Nailers sign former Robert Morris forward Alex Tonge
The Wheeling Nailers have signed former Robert Morris forward Alex Tonge to an ECHL contract. Terms of the deal were not announced. Tonge, 25, is one of the most accomplished players in the history of Robert Morris’ men’s program. In 146 career NCAA games with Robert Morris, Tonge scored 138...
Pitt will allow 1,250 inside the Pete for basketball games
Employing an abundance of caution and in accordance with state and local covid restrictions, Pitt will allow 1,250 people in the Petersen Events Center for each of its 14 home basketball games this season, 10% of capacity (12,508). School officials released the details Tuesday morning. The capacity number is subject...
Pirates name John Baker director of coaching and player development
The Pittsburgh Pirates named John Baker their director of coaching and player development. Baker served as the MLB Head Applied Mental Skills Coach this past season, and spent five years in baseball operations with the Chicago Cubs. “We are excited to add John to our baseball operations leadership team,” Pirates...
Ben Roethlisberger among 4 Steelers placed on reserve/covid-19 list
Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is among four Pittsburgh Steelers players the team placed on the NFL’s reserve/covid-19 list Tuesday. The moves come a day after the team announced a player — later identified as tight end Vance McDonald — had tested positive for coronavirus and was placed on the list. Per...
Penguins Prospect Watch: Sam Poulin returns with the Sherbrooke PhoenixVideo
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. Fifteen of the Penguins’ prospects or minor leaguers are...
This Date in Sports History: Nov. 10
1940 — The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 7-3, in a penalty-free game at Forbes Field. Philadelphia’s George Somers hits a 36-yard field goal in the first quarter. Coley McDonough of the Steelers scores on a 1-yard rush in the third quarter. 1945 — Top-ranked Army shuts out No....
First Call: What? ESPN writer says Ben Roethlisberger ‘hasn’t been hugely important for the Steelers’
Tuesday’s “First Call” got me a little fired up. I have issues with ESPN’s midseason NFL awards, as some Steelers were snubbed. We look at eyebrow-raising numbers about the quarterback the Steelers are facing this weekend. And equally impressive gambling notes for the upcoming game. Also, some props for the...
How a November Masters tournament will be different this week
Explain to me how all of this is going to work for the 2020 Masters. The Champions Dinner via Uber Eats? Will the green jacket still be draped on the winner’s back by last year’s champion? Or will it just be placed on a hanger? Will I be watching while...
Tim Benz: Steelers’ issues in Dallas a reality check. Not a wake-up call. Not a fluke.
Some Steelers fans may be struggling to make sense of what they just watched against the 2-7 Dallas Cowboys. A 24-19 escape in a game that should’ve been a breeze. Hey, these are covid times. Nothing really makes sense. Even the Steelers’ 8-0 start. Think about all of those great...
Pirates A to Z: Carson Fulmer hopes to make his mark in bullpen in second stint with Pirates
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. (The only MLB player with a surname that starts with Z is Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmerman). Carson Fulmer Position: Pitcher Throws: Right...
Pat Narduzzi would welcome Irish into ACC, but on a permanent basis
In this upside-down college football season, Notre Dame, an independent since 1887, has climbed into first place in the ACC. The undefeated Irish, No. 2 in the Associated Press poll, agreed to join the conference only for the 2020 season to facilitate scheduling in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic....
Patriots squeak past Jets to end 4-game skid
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Nick Folk kicked a 51-yard field goal as time expired, and Cam Newton and the New England Patriots rallied to beat the winless New York Jets 30-27 on Monday night to end a four-game losing streak. Newton had two touchdown runs, with the second tying it...
Ravens enter 2nd half of season striving for consistency on offenseVideo
The Baltimore Ravens reached the midpoint of the NFL season with the same record they had last year, though that might be the only comparison between this team and the record-breaking squad of 2019. A year ago, the Ravens strolled through the second half unbeaten to finish an NFL-best 14-2....
Kevin Stefanski steady in 1st season, has Browns in playoff huntVideo
CLEVELAND — Kevin Stefanski came to Cleveland armed with a coaching plan drawn up over 14 seasons cutting his teeth as an assistant with Minnesota. With the Browns, he barely has been able to follow it. Forced to adjust, adapt and in his words “pivot” almost daily around the covid-19...
Quiet start to empty week at Augusta National for Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Take away a few white scoreboards in their usual places behind the greens, and the green television stands behind the 12th tee and a few other strategic locations, and this is what Augusta National looks like in November. It looks bigger because hardly anyone is there. The...
Steelers’ Henry Mondeaux provides new excitement in No. 99
It could be argued one of the most popular players among fans of a recent generation of Pittsburgh Steelers was a defensive lineman drafted 242nd overall who was recognizable for the swaths of hair that crept out from his helmet while he played. So imagine the reaction of many Steelers...
Brewers reliever Devin Williams wins NL Rookie of the Year
Seattle Mariners center fielder Kyle Lewis is the unanimous winner of the AL Rookie of the Year award, and Milwaukee Brewers reliever Devin Williams won the NL honor Monday night. The 25-year-old Lewis was one of baseball’s breakout stars during the pandemic-shortened season, batting .262 with 11 homers and 28...
Report: Both of Ben Roethlisberger’s knees injured; ‘cautious optimism’ he plays vs. Bengals
The hit that sent Ben Roethlisberger to the locker room briefly during Sunday’s Pittsburgh Steelers victory reportedly caused twice the injury as previously noted. Roethlisberger suffered injuries to both knees, NFL Network reported, while he was sandwiched between Dallas Cowboys defenders Neville Gallimore and DeMarcus Lawrence after releasing the ball...
Column: NASCAR closes stabilized, and energized by Chase Elliott
AVONDALE, Ariz. — Drivers, finally, stop your engines. NASCAR has waved the checkered flag on its frenetic 2020 season, a whirlwind of rescheduled and relocated races, some held with lots of fans, some fans and no fans at all. The effort to complete all 38 races during the pandemic was...
No. 4 Clemson still has path to national title, ACC crown
No. 4 Clemson won’t spend its bye week worried about the college football’s championship chase after the Tigers suffered their first regular-season loss in three years. A sixth-straight ACC title and third national championship in five years are still clearly within reach for the Tigers despite Saturday’s 47-40 double overtime...
Masters honors Lee Elder with scholarship and a tee shot
AUGUSTA, Ga. — In a year marked by racial injustice, Augusta National announced Monday it would honor Lee Elder with two scholarships in his name at Paine College and an honorary tee shot next year for the first Black player in the Masters. “It’s mind-boggling every time I think about...
Steelers TE Vance McDonald tests positive for coronavirus, team’s 1st since season began
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald became the team’s first player to test positive for coronavirus since the regular season began. McDonald will be subject to the NFL’s intensive protocol for covid-19 after his positive test, according to a statement the Steelers released late Monday afternoon attributed to spokesman Burt...
Westmoreland Campus Clippings: Hempfield’s Burns solid in opener
Michelle Burns had a double-figure scoring debut for Point Park, which opened the women’s basketball season with a 92-83 loss to Bryant & Stratton-Buffalo. Burns, a senior point guard from Hempfield who was tabbed a preseason all-conference player in the River States Athletic Conference, had 17 points, all in the...
Pat Narduzzi’s gray hair byproduct of 2020 season
Pat Narduzzi is 54 years old, not old by anyone’s standards. But when asked about the special problems associated with coaching a young team, he turned his head to reveal some gray peeking out from the temples. “They give us a lot of gray hair. That’s for sure,” he said....
Carolina lists Christian McCaffrey as day-to-day with shoulder injuryVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers coach Matt Rhule said running back Christian McCaffrey is “day-to-day” with a shoulder injury he suffered in the closing seconds of Carolina’s 33-31 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Rhule would not say if McCaffrey already had an MRI or an X-ray, adding he should know...
