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Jimmie Johnson leaves indelible mark on, off race trackVideo
AVONDALE, Ariz. — Jimmie Johnson was the first one down the stairs in a diving competition at Tony Stewart’s birthday party. He playfully tossed mini hamburgers across a suite Denny Hamlin had rented in Las Vegas and later wrestled Chad Knaus on the floor of the same casino. The two...
Jason Day in contention in Houston Open on eve of Masters
HOUSTON — Jason Day was back in contention on the eve of the Masters after two eventful days alongside Phil Mickelson. Winless in 21/2 years and fighting lingering back and neck problems, Day shot a 2-under-par 68 on Friday in the Houston Open to pull within two strokes of second-round...
Dodgers’ Justin Turner will not be disciplined by MLB for return to field
NEW YORK — Justin Turner will not be disciplined by Major League Baseball for coming onto the field last week to celebrate the World Series title with his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates after testing positive for covid-19. The third baseman was removed after seven innings of Game 6 against Tampa...
No blooms, no fans, no roars make this Masters like no other
Nothing about this Masters will look familiar until the champion slips his arms through a green jacket. The purple, pink and white blooms of azaleas and dogwoods, which provide such a magnificent accent to Augusta National in spring, give way to the orange and gold hues of autumn. The course...
Major implications as West Virginia readies for matchup with No. 22 Texas
No. 22 Texas and West Virginia made statements last week to keep their Big 12 title hopes alive. The dream will likely end for one of them Saturday as the league starts to weed out a half-dozen contenders in a tight race for two spots in the championship game. The...
Pirates to host online baseball, softball clinic for charity
The Pittsburgh Pirates will host a virtual “Play at Home” baseball and softball clinic next weekend for coaches and parents. The online event, part of the Pirates Charities Friendsgiving holiday gift campaign, is free to pre-registered participants from Nov. 13-15. It includes two Q&A sessions and a full-day clinic, with...
Illness leaves Steelers’ Vance McDonald questionable for Sunday; Mike Hilton doubtful
Tight end Vance McDonald was a surprise late-week add to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ official injury report. An undisclosed illness left the veteran listed as questionable to play in Sunday’s game at the Dallas Cowboys. There is no reason to believe McDonald’s illness is coronavirus-related. If it was, the Steelers would...
Whether calling plays or not, Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger thrives in no-huddle
Ben Roethlisberger pulled his most tenured receiver aside. During the second half of this past Sunday’s AFC North showdown at the Baltimore Ravens, Roethlisberger felt comfortable entrusting JuJu Smith-Schuster with doing something he hadn’t practiced and was just being instructed to do. “Ben was making up plays as we went,”...
Penn State cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields eager to set an example
Things are far from normal for Penn State and cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields. Or the entire world in general. The coronavirus pandemic not only led to the Big Ten conference delaying the start of the season, but the precautions to prevent illness have led to a feeling of isolation. “I got...
Cowboys decline to name starting QB vs. Steelers; decision on Ezekiel Elliott to come pregame
The week of practice for the Dallas Cowboys ended without coach Mike McCarthy publicly naming his starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. McCarthy told reporters in Dallas that either Garrett Gilbert or Cooper Rush will be at quarterback for the 4:25 p.m. kickoff at AT&T Stadium. He’d...
Mark Madden: No one expected the Steelers to start 7-0, but how will they finish?
This is an odd Steelers season, especially for those in the sports talk genre. There isn’t much to criticize. Darn it. I never imagined the Steelers starting 7-0. Neither did anyone else, if honesty prevails. But the Steelers have so far avoided conceding a sloppy loss to an inferior team,...
AP source: Red Sox to rehire Cora, manager from 2018 title
BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox will rehire Alex Cora as manager, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press, restoring him to the dugout less than a year after letting him go because of his role in the Houston Astros cheating scandal. The person spoke to...
Pat Narduzzi believes Pitt players will remain hungry against Florida State
The game presented by the ACC Network at 4 p.m. Saturday will match Pitt (3-4, 2-4), the conference’s ninth-place team, against Florida State (2-4, 1-4), mired even deeper in the standings at 12. It will be Pitt’s first game after safety Paris Ford opted out. Given Ford’s love for the...
Steelers have NFL’s 3rd-easiest remaining schedule
The Pittsburgh Steelers are the lone NFL team remaining alive to join the 1972 Miami Dolphins with the only undefeated seasons in league history. Per win projections set by sportsbooks, the Steelers have a relatively easy route to achieve the tough task of winning their final nine during the regular...
Steelers, Mike Tomlin fined for not wearing masks during last week’s game
The case could be made that last week’s victory was one of the biggest during the regular season in recent years for the Pittsburgh Steelers. It ended up costing the team — and its coach. ESPN first reported Friday that the NFL levied $350,000 fines for not wearing masks during...
Tim Benz: How James Conner is employing tactics to stay ‘combative’ but remain healthy
As Steelers fans read this post about running back James Conner, rest easy. I’m writing it while sitting at a large wooden table. And, yes, I am knocking on it periodically so as to deflect any jinxes about the recent good stretch of Conner’s health. Conner’s career has been one...
Joy in joining Steelers ‘100% genuine,’ Avery Williamson’s new position mate says
There have been Instagram stories and tweets. Photos and videos. Expressed excitement about both his new team and new adopted home city. And the teammate he’ll arguably be closest to with the Pittsburgh Steelers said every bit of enthusiasm shown by Avery William is authentic. “He’s 100% genuine with that...
NBA players approve plan to start season Dec. 22
The NBA’s player representatives voted Thursday to support the notion of starting this coming season Dec. 22, the date the league has been targeting in its talks about how and when to get teams back on the floor for a planned 72-game season. The vote, conducted by player reps within...
Aaron Rodgers leads Packers past undermanned 49ers, 34-17
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Aaron Rodgers took advantage of the undermanned San Francisco 49ers rather than sympathizing with the team that dominated his Green Bay Packers twice last season. Rodgers threw for 305 yards and four touchdowns and the Packers overwhelmed the depleted 49ers, 34-17, on Thursday night. “They’re a...
First Call: Is Stephon Tuitt still ‘underrated’? A few Cowboys challenges for Steelers. Alex Highsmith shines.
For Friday’s “First Call,” we see some praise for Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Stephon Tuitt. We look at a pair of Dallas Cowboys who could be a pain for the Steelers offense. A Steelers rookie who is getting some recognition. And a rare positive Pittsburgh Pirates memory. Tuitt’s time OK....
Pirates A-Z: With help from Roy Halladay, Austin Davis put focus on preparation
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). Austin Davis Position: Relief pitcher Throws:...
Trib HSSN’s WPIAL football playoffs primer for Nov. 6, 2020
Ten WPIAL football teams will punch their tickets to the championships tonight, while two others will battle for district gold. The WPIAL Class 6A championship game will be contested tonight at North Hills’ Martorelli Stadium, while teams in Class 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and A will take part in the...
Mike McCarthy’s odd QB decision for Steelers game. And why one Cowboys analyst supports it.
The Steelers (7-0) should blow out the Dallas Cowboys (2-6) on Sunday. The Cowboys certainly are no longer “America’s Team.” Unless we are talking about America in 2020. The America that’s been addled by a pandemic, engulfed in social upheaval, ravaged by wildfires, divided by political discord, and immersed in...
Brandt Snedeker takes Houston Open lead; Johnson and fans return
HOUSTON — Brandt Snedeker found a lot of fairways and greens at difficult Memorial Park, top-ranked Dustin Johnson returned from the coronavirus, and fans were back, too, Thursday at the Houston Open. Snedeker shot a 5-under-par 65 in the afternoon to take a two-stroke lead in the last event before...
Path to NASCAR title clear with Kevin Harvick out of way
AVONDALE, Ariz. — Kevin Harvick was a sure bet to make the NASCAR finale and likely close out one of the most dominant seasons of the decade. Instead, he’s been eliminated and the hyped head-to-head matchup between Harvick and Denny Hamlin has been scrapped. For better or worse, NASCAR’s title-deciding...
