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Already making impact as returner, Ray-Ray McCloud seeing bigger role on offense
Ray-Ray McCloud has been a revelation this season for the Pittsburgh Steelers as a kickoff and punt returner. During this past game, he had his first lengthy stretch inserted into the regular offense. McCloud played a season-high 22 snaps during Sunday’s win against the Baltimore Ravens. Almost all of that...
Pat Narduzzi knocks on wood, hopes Pitt stays covid-free for another week
There is a large, wooden table in a meeting room inside the Pitt football offices, and Pat Narduzzi makes frequent use of it. The coronavirus has infested college football with repeated cases nationwide, but Pitt’s players have had no positive covid-19 tests over its past five games. “Our kids need...
As quietly as his personality, Matt Feiler proving reliable after move to guard
Three initial starters on the offensive line have suffered injuries of varying degree. So have many of the skill-position players on the Pittsburgh Steelers offense. One of the few constants has been Matt Feiler. The same way it has been since he first earned a starting role 25 months ago...
Steelers prepare to stop Ezekiel Ellliott no matter who is at QB for Cowboys
Ask the Pittsburgh Steelers who they would rather face at quarterback Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys, and chances are they will tell you it doesn’t matter. No offense to Cooper Rush or Garrett Gilbert, the journeymen passers that are vying for the Cowboys starting job this week. It’s just that...
Matt Rhule: Christian McCaffrey expected to play barring setback
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule said barring a setback he expects Christian McCaffrey to play Sunday against the Chiefs. The 2019 All-Pro running back, who has missed the past six games with a high ankle sprain, practiced for the second straight day Thursday. Rhule said McCaffrey looked...
Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi suggests playing injured Kenny Pickett might be ‘risky’ choice
After barely a nudge from reporters, Pat Narduzzi — a coach who stubbornly avoids discussing players’ injuries — quickly turned the topic toward quarterback Kenny Pickett’s sore left ankle Thursday afternoon. The initial question concerned tight end Lucas Krull and middle linebacker Wendell Davis and whether they might play Saturday...
Steelers’ Mike Hilton remains limited, Isaiah Buggs does not practice
The status for Sunday’s game of slot cornerback Mike Hilton remains up in the air after he was a limited participant at Pittsburgh Steelers practice for the second consecutive day Thursday. Also, a player newly promoted to the starting lineup missed Thursday’s session entirely. Hilton has missed the past two...
First-place Eagles have reasons for optimism despite record
The Philadelphia Eagles reached the midpoint of their season with a losing record and a spot in first place. Only in the NFC East. The Eagles (3-4-1) won two straight games entering a bye to take control of the weakest division in the NFL. They struggled to earn both victories...
Robert Morris picked to finish 4th in 1st Horizon League season
If Horizon League watchers are correct, Robert Morris will make a significant splash during its first season in the conference. A poll of Horizon head coaches, communication professionals and select media members was released Thursday, and it predicts the Colonials will finish fourth this season. Robert Morris is picked behind...
Penn State men’s hockey team to open play Nov. 19
The Big Ten conference announced a partial schedule for men’s hockey to open the 2020-21 season. Penn State’s season opener will be a road contest against Minnesota on Nov. 19. It’s first home contest will be against Michigan on Dec. 2. The Big Ten announced only the first half of...
Penn State defensive tackle P.J. Mustipher looking to get back on track
When asked to gauge the play of Penn State’s defensive line this season, defensive tackle P.J. Mustipher focuses on one figure. His team’s record. “We’re 0-2, so I mean, it’s not up to our standards,” Mustipher said via video conference Wednesday. “We’ve got to get back to what we’re used...
ESPN announces 300 layoffs, citing ‘disruption’ amid virus
ESPN announced Thursday it is eliminating about 500 jobs worldwide, including about 300 through layoffs. The cuts amount to about 10% of the employees at the sports network and are due largely to the impact of the pandemic on its business and the “tremendous disruption in how fans consume sports.”...
First Call: Mike Tomlin’s odds to win NFL Coach of the Year. Antonio Brown’s first Tampa practice and interview clips.
Thursday’s “First Call” goes to Tampa Bay for Antonio Brown’s first practice and first interview as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer. One Watt seems unhappy, while another is getting praised for his play. And Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is your new favorite for NFL Coach of the Year. Antonio Brown...
Keith Dambrot discusses Duquesne’s trip into Louisville’s mini-bubble event, LeBron James’ fourth title
On Nov. 5, 2019, the Duquesne Dukes were opening their season with a 94-67 win over Princeton. This year, they are just beginning to figure out their schedule. Hey, at least there is a schedule and there are games to play. That’s a start. With the way things have been...
U mad, bro? Steelers fans think we’re too optimistic, too pessimistic. And they’re mad at John Harbaugh.
For some Steelers fans, being 7-0 and beating the Baltimore Ravens is cause for celebration. For others, it is a certain sign of impending doom. That’s how we start this week’s “U mad, bro?” Then we hear from other Steelers fans who don’t want any criticism of the team at...
Pirates A to Z: After ‘tragic accident,’ club counting on Oneil Cruz to make it to majors
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). Oneil Cruz Position: Shortstop Bats/Throws: Left/Right...
Steelers players buy dinner for Allegheny County vote counters
As the vote-counting operation in Allegheny County stepped into the national spotlight Wednesday night, some members of the local football team made sure those doing the heavy lifting were well fed. Pittsburgh Steelers players had meals – chicken, rigatoni, vegetables, rolls, pie and more – delivered from The Goose Express...
Dick Groat, celebrated two-sport athlete, turns 90
Dick Groat, a two-time World Series champion, MVP, basketball and baseball All-American and a member of three Halls of Fame, reached another milestone Wednesday. He turned 90. Groat, a Swissvale native, celebrated with a private dinner, seated with family at Champion Lakes, the golf course he owns in Fairfield Township,...
Odell Beckham Jr.’s knee surgery next week, Browns GM sees him as long fit
CLEVELAND — Odell Beckham Jr. has knee surgery scheduled next week. For now, the Browns have him penciled into their plans well beyond that. The star receiver, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in an Oct. 25 game at Cincinnati, will have his torn anterior cruciate ligament repaired and likely...
Antonio Brown practices, excited for opportunity with BuccaneersVideo
TAMPA, Fla. — Antonio Brown says he is grateful to be back in the NFL and reunited with Tom Brady. “Tom is my boy, one of the greatest leaders to be around,” the seven-time Pro Bowl receiver — back after missing most of last season and then serving an eight-game...
Ex-Penn State defenseman Kris Myllari signs with ECHL’s Utah Grizzlies
Former Penn State defenseman Kris Myllari has signed a one-year contract with the Utah Grizzlies, ECHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche. Myllari, 23, spent the past four seasons at Penn State. In 149 career NCAA games, he scored 62 points (19 goals, 43 assists). He ranks first all-time among Penn...
Robert Morris’ first season in Horizon League features games on back-to-back days
Robert Morris’ first basketball season in the Horizon League will have a different twist in an attempt to keep players, coaches and spectators safe from the coronavirus. League members will play one conference opponent on back-to-back weekend days at the same location. Teams will have five weekends at home and...
Steelers deal again with coronavirus issues outside their locker room
The Pittsburgh Steelers showed earlier this season they could navigate around the distractions caused by a covid-19 outbreak in an upcoming opponent’s locker room. Now, they will see how they respond to an outbreak involving a team they just played. With Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey testing positive for coronavirus...
Covid protocols put Pitt’s swimming, diving teams on pause
Pitt’s swimming and diving teams have paused all activities among their athletes because of “covid-related protocols,” the athletic department announced Wednesday. Pitt’s meet at Notre Dame, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, has been canceled. The swim team is the third Pitt athletic program affected by covid concerns during the fall...
Mike Hilton, Isaiah Buggs limited participants in light Steelers practice
The Pittsburgh Steelers traded in their helmets for cloth masks. It was that kind of practice Wednesday. “Coach (Mike) Tomlin is taking care of us,” receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster said. The Steelers’ first practice of the week was a glorified walkthrough. With a growing injury list and in the midst of...
