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NFL says number of concussions increased slightly in 2019Video
NEW YORK — The NFL said Thursday that the number of concussions players suffered increased slightly this season over 2018. The league said there were 224 reported concussions, 10 more than in 2018. But those totals are way down from the 281 in 2017. “We want to see head contact...
Long lines to get Lamar Jackson’s autograph, picture at Pro BowlVideo
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey was signing autographs following Pro Bowl practice Thursday and wrapping up an interview when his sister jumped in with a desperate request. “You have to help mom,” she said. “What’s up?” he asked. “She wants a picture on the field...
Ex-Steeler Antonio Brown turns himself in at Florida jail
Antonio Brown reportedly surrendered to police in Florida on Thursday night. Brown, 31, showed up at Broward County Jail around 10 p.m., as first reported by TMZ. According to ESPN, Brown arrived at Broward County Jail wearing a turquoise suit a day after Hollywood, Fla., police issued a warrant for...
Tiger Woods opens with 69 at Torrey North to start new seasonVideo
SAN DIEGO — Tiger Woods had his lowest opening round of the year since 2011. It wasn’t enough to be among the leaders Thursday at the Farmers Insurance Open, but it was fine with him. Coming off his record-tying 82nd victory in his last PGA Tour start three months ago...
Robert Morris men easily outpaced by St. Francis Brooklyn
NEW YORK — Chauncey Hawkins and Deniz Celen scored 15 points apiece as St. Francis Brooklyn easily defeated Robert Morris, 78-57, on Thursday night. AJ Bramah had 19 points and eight rebounds for the Colonials (9-11, 5-2 Northeast Conference). Dante Treacy added 13 points. Josh Williams had 10 points. Unique...
Pro tips to enjoy more success jigging walleyesVideo
Hitting rock bottom generally is considered a bad thing. But not always in Dean Cushman’s world. He’s a Michigan-based guide with Hardcore Charters and an instructor with teachinfishin.com. When he’s not on the water fishing, he’s traveling the country educating others on how to do it. And jig fishing the...
A DIY fishing net tip good for fish, fishermenVideo
Looking for ways to increase your stress levels, raise your blood pressure and put a real shine on your cursing skills? There’s an easy way to do it Starting this spring, go fishing. Pursue a species that likes to thrash — I mean really go wild — at the side...
Outdoor gear storage solutions for home, garageVideo
This, I’m finding, is how the other half lives. No, we’re not talking finances. My wife and I haven’t suddenly come into any wealth. But space, well, that’s another matter. We married relatively young and had two sons in short order. As a result, we went from renting an apartment...
Steelers’ James Conner announces autobiography ‘Fear is a Choice’
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner has a book coming out this year. Conner announced his autobiography “Fear is a Choice: Tackling Life’s Challenges with Dignity, Faith, and Determination” on Thursday. The book will be released June 16 via Harper Collins. pic.twitter.com/hlzlMDfX97— James Conner (@JamesConner_) January 23, 2020 According to...
Cops waiting for former Steelers WR Antonio Brown to turn himself inVideo
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Hollywood cops said Thursday they are waiting for former football star Antonio Brown to turn himself in after they issued a warrant for his arrest. The warrant allows cops to take Brown into custody if they have contact with him, said agency spokesman Christian Lata. “It’s not...
Report shows Americans love target shootingVideo
Don’t let the naysayers fool you. Gun ownership is mainstream, with more Americans from more backgrounds shooting now than at any time in the past decade. Responsive Management, an independent research firm specializing in outdoor topics, examined shooting trends between 2009 and ’18. It did the work for the National...
Ex-Penguins defenseman Hal Gill finds a home in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Hal Gill always will stand out. At 6-foot-7, how can he not? But in his second career, he is something of a fish out of water. After all, the native of Concord, Mass., and Providence graduate still has a slight New England accent, and he’s broadcasting hockey...
Yetur Gross-Matos leads Penn State prospects for NFL DraftVideo
Penn State’s 2020 NFL Draft prospects aren’t quite as bright as they were the past two seasons, each of which ended with six players selected. But beyond the two potential early rounders, Penn State sends an intriguing group into draft contention, with several players offering late-round value. Penn State has...
Former North Allegheny golfer Meyer looks to build on solid freshman season at Penn State Behrend
To Penn State Behrend men’s golf coach Erik Barzeski, North Allegheny alum Ryan Meyer is the ideal player. Meyer, a freshman, was named the 2019 Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Newcomer of the Year. He made second team all-conference. “He’s dependable, competitive and even-keeled,” Barzeski said. “He works hard, shows up...
After trying freshman year, Hampton grad Laryn Edwards stepping up for Loyola (Maryland)
Adversity often strikes at the worst times. For former Hampton point guard Laryn Edwards, where WPIAL section titles and state playoff berths seemed to come easy, the road got rough after she committed to Loyola (Maryland). The freshman point guard was hitting her stride last season when a bout of...
Two years, four operations later, CiCi Bellis back on Slam stageVideo
MELBOURNE, Australia — The worst part might have been the telephone conversation — CiCi Bellis and her mother on one end of the line, a doctor on the other -— to go over the plan for one in a series of operations to rebuild the 20-year-old American tennis player’s right...
Terrell Suggs aiming for Super Bowl after joining Chiefs last monthVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — There was a moment during practice last week, while the Kansas City Chiefs were prepping for their AFC title game against Tennessee, that caused linebackers coach Matt House to seek out defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. It had to do with pass rusher Terrell Suggs, and it...
Zion Williamson’s exceptional debut provides Pelicans hopeVideo
NEW ORLEANS — Zion Williamson’s sublime 17-point surge in a span of barely more than three minutes could become part of New Orleans’ pro sports lore, even if the final score won’t. For the Pelicans, a narrow loss to a well-coached, savvy San Antonio Spurs team carried far less weight...
New Pirates catcher John Ryan Murphy seeks bounce-back yearVideo
It seems only fitting John Ryan Murphy will be in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ spring training camp next month. The veteran catcher, who signed a minor league contract Jan. 10 as a free agent, was born and raised in Bradenton, Fla. He attended many Pirates Grapefruit League games at what was...
Mock draft predicts Steelers will take pass-rusher Darrell Taylor in 2nd roundVideo
Super Bowl LIV between San Francisco and Kansas City is all that remains of the 100th NFL season, and the 2020 draft class is finally set. The NFL on Tuesday released the official list of underclassmen who decided to leave college early for the pros. There were 120 players who...
Pitt, WVU baseball will bring the Backyard Brawl back to PNC Park
The Backyard Brawl is returning to PNC Park. The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Pitt and West Virginia athletic departments announced Thursday that the schools’ baseball teams will meet April 29 at the home of the Pirates. It’s the second consecutive season the two rivals will meet at PNC Park. West...
Pirates name Dave Turgeon manager of the Altoona Curve
The Pittsburgh Pirates named Dave Turgeon, who is entering his 10th season as a coach in the team’s system, to manage the Double-A Altoona Curve. He replaces Michael Ryan, who was fired last season. Turgeon spent last season as manager of the Peoria Javelinas in the Arizona Fall League, where...
Kyrgios barks, mocks his way to Australian Open’s 3rd round
Love him or hate him — and make no mistake, there are plenty in each camp — Nick Kyrgios never allows for a dull moment when he’s on a tennis court, whether it’s shot selection, showmanship, momentum swings, barking at his entourage or mocking another player not even involved in...
Taking stock of Penguins’ health, goaltending and trade mentality at break
A break for the Pittsburgh Penguins means a break for our hockey beat writer Seth Rorabaugh. But not before we get one more podcast out of him prior to the All Star game. While the rest of hockey returns on Monday, the Penguins don’t come back until Jan. 31. And...
U mad, bro? Prickly Pitt fans, Matt Murray defenders, Barry Bonds debaters sound off
How are we going to start this week’s “U mad, bro?” With me being mad. That’s how. I was mad because I got locked out of my email. My stupid password expired. Why do they make me update that thing so often?! So I couldn’t get to my usual material...
