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Travis D’Arnaud, Braves rally in 7th, beat Marlins to open NLDS
HOUSTON — Ronald Acuna Jr. made history with his leadoff homer, Travis d’Arnaud hit a tiebreaking shot in Atlanta’s huge seventh inning and the Braves beat the Miami Marlins, 9-5, on Tuesday in Game 1 of the NL Division Series. D’Arnaud also doubled and singled in driving in four runs,...
On the Fringe: Surprise major champs no longer a surprise on LPGAVideo
Sophia Popov winning the Women’s British Open was a surprise in many ways. Except for one. First-time major champions — even those not among the top 50 in the world — are nothing new on the LPGA Tour. A month after Popov won at Royal Troon as the No. 304...
Schwartzman tops Thiem in 5 sets lasting 5 hours, 8 minutes at French OpenVideo
PARIS — Diego Schwartzman played through the wind and rain and into the dark of night against Dominic Thiem at the French Open, contesting a total of 376 points spread out across five sets and 5 hours, 8 minutes, knowing all the while he never had won a match of...
Penn State, Big Ten aim to open men’s hockey season by Nov. 13
The Big Ten announced it is aiming to open the 2020-21 men’s hockey season by Nov. 13. No schedule has been announced, but play will involve a 24-game regular season scheduled for all seven members of the conference. Penn State is a member of the conference as is Michigan, Michigan...
Alex Bowman promoted to the No. 48 to replace Jimmie JohnsonVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The most coveted seat in NASCAR belongs to Alex Bowman in a Hendrick Motorsports lineup shuffle to replace seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson in the iconic No. 48 Chevrolet. Bowman and crew chief Greg Ives, who won five championships with Johnson as his engineer, will move from the...
Good news for Pitt players’ parents: Heinz Field will welcome spectators
Imagine the disappointment Darryl Turner and Deidre Newkirk felt last week after receiving the bad news from their son, Pitt wide receiver D.J. Turner: No spectators allowed inside Heinz Field. Imagine how they feel now. Those virtual days of watching football may be over for the families of Pitt players...
Indians expect manager Terry Francona back for 2021 seasonVideo
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians expect manager Terry Francona to return for the 2021 season after he missed 48 games in 2020 because of health issues. President of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said Tuesday the 61-year-old Francona is back home in Arizona resting and recovering. Francona, a New Brighton native,...
Following 3-day bye, Tomlin got approval before putting Steelers through workout Monday
Before Mike Tomlin put the Pittsburgh Steelers through a practice Monday morning, he made sure the NFL and its players association were on board with his decision. The collective bargaining agreement states teams on a bye week must give players four days off. The Steelers had just three after their...
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin noticing a decrease in penalties through NFL
A truism for the Pittsburgh Steelers the past two seasons was that if an offensive lineman was called for holding, chances are the guilty party was left tackle Alejandro Villanueva. Villanueva was called for holding eight times over the 2018-19 seasons, which easily was the most of any lineman on...
Steelers allowing 5,500 fans at Heinz Field for Sunday’s game
The Pittsburgh Steelers will allow fans at Heinz Field on Sunday for the first time this season. Shortly after Gov. Tom Wolf eased statewide restrictions on gathering limits, the Steelers on Tuesday announced plans to admit 5,500 spectators into the stadium for their game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The team...
WR Diontae Johnson to return for Steelers in Week 5 against EaglesVideo
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be at full strength at wide receiver Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles with the return of Diontae Johnson from concussion protocol. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday at his weekly press conference that Johnson no longer is being treated for concussion symptoms. Johnson, the Steelers’ most targeted...
Gov. Wolf eases gathering restrictions with formula tied to capacity limits
Gov. Tom Wolf increased gathering-size limits for events statewide Tuesday, revealing a new formula that’s based on a percentage of a facility’s capacity rather than the 25-person indoor and 250-person outdoor restrictions previously imposed. Indoor events are limited to 10% to 20% of capacity, depending upon the venue’s size, and...
Carlos Correa, George Springer rally Astros past A’s in ALDS opener
LOS ANGELES — A home run derby broke out during a hot, dry day at Dodger Stadium, and suddenly the Houston Astros have their swing and swagger back. Carlos Correa homered twice and drove in four, Jose Altuve hit a go-ahead, two-run single during Houston’s four-run sixth inning and the...
Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees power way to win against Rays in opener
SAN DIEGO — Giancarlo Stanton and the Bronx Bombers made themselves right at home in Petco Park on a warm October evening in Southern California. Stanton hit a grand slam in the ninth inning for New York’s fourth home run of the game, and the Yankees beat the Tampa Bay...
Aaron Rodgers, Robert Tonyan lead Packers to victory over Falcons
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers needed someone to step forward when injuries left their top two wide receivers unavailable. That made it the perfect showcase for tight end Robert Tonyan to continue his breakthrough season. Tonyan caught three of Aaron Rodgers’ four touchdown passes, Za’Darius Smith recorded...
Lifelong Pirates fan writes book on 1960 championship season
Wayne Stewart remembers running home from school in Donora on Oct. 13, 1960. He was 9 years old and was hoping to make it in time to catch the end of Game 7 of the World Series between the Pirates and the New York Yankees on TV. The game was...
This Date in Sports History: Oct. 6
1928 — Leo Diegel wins the PGA championship, beating Al Espinosa, 6 and 5. 1956 — Oklahoma blanks Kansas, 66-0, to set a modern college football winning streak of 32 straight. The Sooners had the previous record of 31 set 1948-50. The victory is also a conference record of 54...
Potential destinations for Matt Murray, Penguins fans won’t have Jack Johnson to kick around anymore
I’m not sure about much when it comes to the 2020-21 Pittsburgh Penguins. I’m not sure who will be on the roster. I’m not sure if they’ll make the playoffs. I’m not even sure if head coach Mike Sullivan will make it through the season. But I am sure that...
First Call: Browns working around big injury. Titans may face discipline. Happy ‘Sid’iversary, Pens fans.
After the NFL postponed a Steelers game in Nashville this Sunday due to coronavirus concerns, the Tennessee Titans appear to be turning the corner when it comes to controlling the spread. But will they get disciplined for protocol violations after failing to take proper measures to prevent its introduction to...
Tim Benz: Preemptive shortening of NFL season is not the way to go
In each of the last two years, the Steelers have suffered crushing late-season losses over the final four weeks that have prevented them from making the playoffs. In 2018, the Steelers inexcusably lost to the Raiders in Oakland in Week 13. Then they suffered a heartbreaking defeat in New Orleans...
Chiefs lean on defense to put down Patriots
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It’s hard enough to slow down Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs under the best of circumstances. Try doing it with your star quarterback shelved by covid-19, a 40-year-old journeyman taking his place, your top running back headed to injured reserve and a flight that didn’t land...
Connor McDavid tests positive for coronavirus
EDMONTON, Alberta — Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid has tested positive for COVID-19. McDavid, a 23-year-old forward, is self-quarantining at home and experiencing mild symptoms, according to the Oilers. “He will continue to be monitored and will follow all associated health protocols,” the team said Monday night in a statement....
Pat Narduzzi said Pitt loss was like hit ‘in the stomach’ to his players
In his 31 uninterrupted years coaching college football, Pat Narduzzi has seen a variety of reactions to defeat. “I’ve walked into team meetings after you get beat by 20, and the guys are all laughing,” he said of past experiences. “Like, ‘Do you know what happened less than 24 hours...
Pitt notebook: Pat Narduzzi says critics can point the finger of blame ‘at me’
After four games, Pitt’s search for a balanced offense continues mostly unfulfilled, with the Panthers ranked 12th among 15 ACC teams in average rushing yards per game (130.5). That’s a slight improvement over last season when Pitt was 14th in the ACC (118.8). Yet, Pitt has had only two 100-yard...
Steelers players make do with unexpected early idle week
If the routine is becoming cumbersome to Bud Dupree, he isn’t saying so publicly. Each day during the Pittsburgh Steelers season, the 27-year-old outside linebacker leaves his house and heads to UPMC Rooney Sports Complex for practice. At the end of the work day, he returns home. Aside from a...
