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Tim Benz, Mark Madden: Do sports have a future in coronavirus era?
This week’s Madden Monday is… …well, what can I say? It’s pretty bleak. Mark Madden and I are both pretty bummed out over the covid-19-induced state of affairs influencing the sports world. It’s feeling more and more like every sport — including football — won’t be allowed to resume for...
First Call: Steelers hidden gem draft prospect?; Jason Kendall’s crazy claim; Donnie Shell’s presenter
Monday’s “First Call” features a draft candidate for the Steelers. Some props for the Steelers cornerbacks. Donnie Shell announces his Hall of Fame presenter. And the walls may be closing in on former Pirate Jason Kendall. Is Kendall crazy? Perhaps the covid-19 shut-in has made Jason Kendall a little nutty....
Russian ping-pong? Belarussian soccer? In age of coronavirus, sports gamblers find wayVideo
The current pandemic is causing all of us to wrestle with some of life’s most difficult questions: What day is it? What drawer do I keep my pants in? Were there really four bottles in that box of wine? And that’s just before noon. In that sense, the last three...
Penn State linebacker Cam Brown confident he fits in today’s NFLVideo
Cam Brown saw how the NFL was changing when he entered college four years ago. The Penn State linebacker noticed the influence high-powered spread systems had. NFL teams are employing quick, rangy linebackers to contend with more skilled tight ends who line up split wide and running backs who can...
John Steigerwald: When they return, sports should be made-for-TV events
Let the games begin. Or not. President Donald Trump held a conference call with the commissioners of all the major sports leagues Saturday and told them he is hoping people can start filling stadiums and arenas by August or September. That’s good news for the NFL and college football, but,...
In covid-19 era, will 2020 see sports join 1994 MLB, 2005 NHL as champion-less seasons?
A year without awarding the Stanley Cup? No 2020 NBA champion? Even, perhaps, no World Series or Super Bowl winner? All are seemingly in play as the nation — and world — deals with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The major sports leagues in North America have been shut down in...
Byron wins NASCAR virtual race at Bristol; Bubba Wallace ‘rage quits’Video
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — William Byron led the most laps in NASCAR’s first two virtual races and had nothing to show for his gaming skills. The third time out, he got the win. Byron easily won the iRacing event Sunday at virtual Bristol Motor Speedway, where NASCAR would have been racing...
MLS, celebrating 25th anniversary, confident it can weather yet another stormVideo
Sporting Kansas City coach Peter Vermes is cautiously optimistic Major League Soccer still can have a full season. But what that might look like is anyone’s guess. MLS was supposed to be celebrating its 25th year, but for now, it remains a quiet milestone amid the coronavirus pandemic. Monday marks...
Ex-NFL kicker, Saints hero Tom Dempsey dies at 73
NEW ORLEANS — Former NFL kicker Tom Dempsey, who played in the NFL despite being born without toes on his kicking foot and made a record 63-yard field goal, died late Saturday while struggling with complications from the coronavirus, his daughter said. He was 73. The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate...
Pro day cancellations forcing changes to NFL draft process
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bill Polian simplified the NFL’s draft process years ago. He studied film, relied on medical experts, checked the numbers and interviewed players. With the flurry of canceled pro days, the Hall of Famer who constructed multiple Super teams during his 32-year- career believes it’s time for a...
Belle Vernon’s Devin Whitlock named Tribune-Review Westmoreland Boys Basketball Player of the Year
Tribune-Review Boys Basketball Player of the Year Devin Whitlock Belle Vernon, 5-9, So., Guard A player reaching the 1,000-point milestone is a significant but somewhat common achievement in high school basketball. Seeing a sophomore nudge his career point total into four digits, well, that’s different. That indicates there’s a special...
Former Broncos star Derek Wolfe finally gets to play for RavensVideo
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Derek Wolfe figured he missed yet another chance to join the Baltimore Ravens when the team reached agreement last month on a three-year contract with free agent defensive lineman Michael Brockers. After Baltimore’s deal with Brockers fell through, Wolfe immediately told his agent to get in...
Will Phillies’ Andrew McCutchen still be elite after return from knee surgery?Video
PHILADELPHIA — Andrew McCutchen batted .709 as a high school senior. Of the 1,501 players drafted in 2005, he was taken 11th by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He’s a five-time All-Star, a Gold Glove Award winner and the 2013 National League MVP. And he did it all after blowing out his...
President Donald Trump speaks to sports commissioners, other leadersVideo
President Trump met by phone with many U.S. pro sports leaders Saturday to discuss how that industry has been affected by the global coronavirus pandemic, saying he was looking forward to the resumption of competitions “as soon as we can.” The NBA, NHL, NFL and Major League Baseball were all...
Report: Trump believes NFL season should start on time
President Trump thinks the NFL season should start on time in September, according to an ESPN report. The president made the claim on a conference call Saturday with 12 commissioners from pro sports leagues when discussing the potential return of sports amid the coronavirus pandemic. He also said he hopes...
Fields of green: Mild winter, no games aid ballpark grass
Nicole Sherry poked some holes in the turf at Camden Yards, cut the grass and then left the ballpark about the same time the Baltimore Orioles should have been wrapping up their season opener. “What a beautiful day it would have been for a ballgame,” said Sherry, the head groundskeeper...
Jets’ Perriman says late-season breakout was just sneak peek
NEW YORK — Breshad Perriman insists his late-season breakout last year was merely just a promising start. For him to live up to his own expectations. And, to finally prove the doubters wrong. “I think that was just a sneak peek of what’s to come for this season and many...
Kobe, Duncan, Garnett headline Basketball Hall of Fame class
Kobe Bryant’s resume has yet another entry to validate his greatness: He officially is a Hall of Famer. And he has plenty of elite company in the 2020 class, one that might be as glitzy as any. Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash Jan. 26, and fellow NBA greats...
As Steelers try to replace NT Javon Hargrave, value could be found in NFL DraftVideo
In 2016, a rookie third-round draft pick beat out a more established player to win the starting nose tackle job with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Javon Hargrave, from Division I FCS South Carolina State, was chosen over Daniel McCullers to fill the void after nose tackle Steve McLendon left via free...
Former Pitt guard Trey McGowens decides to transfer to Nebraska
Former Pitt guard Trey McGowens settled on his new home Saturday when he announced on his Twitter page his intention to transfer to Nebraska. COMMITTED #GBR? #PuBd pic.twitter.com/ieTpZrtj4g— Trey McGowens 3rd (@Trey5mac_) April 4, 2020 The Cornhuskers (7-25, 2-18) finished last in the Big Ten this season. Fred Hoiberg has...
Antonio Brown faces felony charge in connection with assault at Florida home
Authorities formally charged former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown in connection with a January assault outside of his South Florida home, ESPN reported Friday night. Brown, 31, faces three charges, including misdemeanor battery, misdemeanor criminal mischief and felony burglary conveyance — the most serious charge. The Miami native turned...
Basketball Hall of Fame set to announce 2020 classVideo
A unique Hall of Fame class will be announced Saturday in a unique way. Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett are expected to be announced officially as part of the 2020 class of enshrinees by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, which typically reveals its annual selections at...
Hempfield athletic director Greg Meisner to step down
For the first time in 15 years, Hempfield will have a new athletic director this summer. Greg Meisner will step down from his athletic director position for personal reasons effective June 30, superintendent Tammy Wolicki confirmed in an email Friday. Rich Bowen, Hempfield’s football coach and athletic operations manager, will...
Dayton dunkmaster Obi Toppin wins Naismith TrophyVideo
ATLANTA — Dayton forward Obi Toppin was awarded the Naismith Trophy as college basketball’s most outstanding player. Toppin was named the Naismith Trophy winner Friday, adding to an award collection that includes national player of the year by the Associated Press. Toppin had a breakout sophomore season for the third-ranked...
High school, college players feel effect of MLB Draft change
If things were normal, Serra Catholic catcher Mark Black would be about two weeks into his senior season, wowing scouts, fans and teammates with his daily power displays as he tried to boost his stock for the MLB Draft. If things were normal, Pitt outfielder Nico Popa would be in...
