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NFL doctor calls Eagles’ Carson Wentz ‘heroic’ for reporting concussionVideo
PHILADELPHIA — The NFL’s chief medical officer called Carson Wentz “heroic” for reporting his concussion during Philadelphia’s playoff loss and disputed the notion the league’s system failed the Eagles quarterback. “I think what Carson Wentz did is heroic and should be highlighted as an example of how an unbelievably skilled...
Robert Morris men’s basketball cruises past St. Francis BrooklynVideo
Andy Toole has been at Robert Morris long enough to remember when people didn’t return his phone calls. That was when he was an assistant under Mike Rice, and the program was just starting to carve out a niche in the world of college basketball. Now, as he wades through...
Penguins notebook: Sidney Crosby gets scheduled day off practiceVideo
DENVER — With Sidney Crosby joining the Pittsburgh Penguins on their road trip, which commenced Tuesday night at Las Vegas, continues Friday against Colorado and wraps Sunday at Arizona, there had been speculation the injured captain is nearing a return to the lineup. Crosby, who has missed 26 games since...
Penguins forward Andrew Agozzino more than ready for call-ups
DENVER — Earlier this week, the Pittsburgh Penguins recalled forward Andrew Agozzino from Wilkes-Barre to provide offensive depth before a three-game road swing at Las Vegas, Colorado and Arizona. Agozzino, who shortly before being called up was named to the AHL All-Star Game, is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s leading scorer with 31 points...
2 WPIAL football realignment proposals would cut down on travel
WPIAL football teams will play games closer to home next season, one way or another. The WPIAL revealed two football realignment options Wednesday night, one that keeps the current six-classification format and another that would change things drastically. But either option would eliminate many of the long bus rides schools...
John Beilein says he apologized for ‘thugs’ comment about CavsVideo
DETROIT — Cleveland Cavaliers coach John Beilein said Thursday he has apologized after using the word “thugs” during a film session with his players the previous day. ESPN.com, citing unidentified sources, reported that Beilein suggested during a Wednesday film session his players were no longer playing “like a bunch of...
Pirates sign former Tampa Bay outfielder Guillermo Heredia
The Pittsburgh Pirates started shoring up their outfield depth Thursday — and perhaps preparing for a trade of center fielder Starling Marte — when they signed light-hitting Guillermo Heredia to a one-year contract. General manager Ben Cherington announced the signing Thursday evening. Heredia, a four-year veteran who will turn 29...
Man charged after beer can thrown onto court during Celtics gameVideo
BOSTON — A man was arrested and escorted out of the arena after throwing a can of hard seltzer onto the court near the San Antonio Spurs bench during Wednesday night’s game with the Boston Celtics, Boston police said Thursday. Justin Arnold, 22, of Everett, was charged with disturbing a...
Half-empty stadiums won’t stop number of bowls from going upVideo
Six bowls had their smallest crowds on record, with section after section of unoccupied seats a yawning indication of how little buzz there can be for the long list of postseason games. Half-empty stadiums? Teams with tiny fan bases and mediocre records? Too many bowls? They aren’t going away. There...
Steelers sign former LSU safety John Battle to reserve/future contractVideo
The Pittsburgh Steelers added another defensive back to their offseason roster, announcing the signing of safety John Battle to a reserve/future contract Thursday. Battle was a two-year starter at LSU, posting four interceptions, two forced fumbles and 52 tackles over 22 games those seasons. The 6-foot, 201-pound Battle was signed...
Penguins forward Joseph Blandisi clears waivers
Penguins forward Joseph Blandisi has cleared waivers. It is the third time this season — including the preseason — Blandisi has gone through waivers and cleared. In 21 games this season, Blandisi has five points (two goals, three assists). He was a healthy scratch for Tuesday’s 4-3 win at the...
Central Catholic’s Gusty Sunseri commits to Pitt
Central Catholic linebacker/safety Gusty Sunseri will attend Pitt and join the football team as a preferred walk-on, he announced Thursday morning on his Twitter account. Sunseri, 6-foot, 200 pounds, was a first-team selection last season on the Pennsylvania Football News 6A all-state team. COMMITTED #H2P @coachcsanders @Pitt_FB @CoachDuzzPittFB pic.twitter.com/nk7Fo45Md6— Gusty...
Tight end Nick Vannett believes he showed Steelers enough to return to teamVideo
Five days after he arrived in Pittsburgh, Nick Vannett was in the starting lineup for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played more than three-quarters of the offensive snaps Sept. 30, not only playing as an in-line tight end but also going in motion, lining up in the backfield and out wide....
First Call: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford talks trade interest, Kris Letang’s issues, Evgeni Malkin’s riskiness
“First Call” today is all Jim Rutherford, all the time. The Penguins general manager had his first radio show of the year on 105.9 the X Wednesday. And the hyperbole meter was on high. During the program, Rutherford: • Called Jake Guentzel “the most underappreciated star player in the league”...
As the Penguins turn: When will Sidney Crosby return? When will Matt Murray play?
TribLive Penguins beat writer Seth Rorabaugh joins me for our weekly hockey podcast. The Penguins are grinding through a difficult month with seven more games packed in before they hit Jan. 22 for their bye week. There are two more games on this road trip. And captain Sidney Crosby may...
U mad, bro? Readers trash NFL overtime, JuJu Smith-Schuster, James Conner, Tom Brady. But mostly Tim Benz.
Most of the heat in this week’s “U mad, bro?” comes down on me because of my thoughts on Tom Brady and NFL overtime. Well, me and Brady himself. And JuJu Smith-Schuster. And James Conner. And Mike Tomlin. Ok. Maybe it’s not all me. Anyway, let’s see who the readers...
Minor league report: Angello, Johnson score as Penguins drop fourth straight
Forwards Anthony Angello and Adam Johnson each had a goal and an assist for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 6-3 home loss to the Charlotte Checkers at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. Goaltender Casey DeSmith made 23 saves for the Penguins (17-15-3-2) who have lost four consecutive games....
Can Clemson’s versatile defenders flummox LSU, Joe Burrow?Video
Top-ranked LSU and Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow head into the national championship game peaking, matching their record-setting offense with a healthy and improving defense. Clemson has not lost since sophomore quarterback Trevor Lawrence joined the team in 2018. The third-ranked Tigers are looking for their third national title in...
Duquesne rips Saint Joseph’s for 3-0 start in Atlantic 10
PHILADELPHIA — Marcus Weathers scored 15 points, leading four into double figures, as Duquesne defeated Saint Joseph’s, 78-60, on Wednesday night, holding the Hawks to 29% shooting. Sincere Carry added 14 points and six rebounds for the Dukes, Baylee Steele added 12 and Maceo Austin 11. The Dukes (13-2) have...
Pitt rallies past North Carolina, snaps 22-game ACC road-game losing streak
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Pitt’s road skid is over. North Carolina’s problems at home are far from it. Trey McGowens scored 24 points and Pitt ended a 22-game losing streak in conference road games with a 73-65 victory against North Carolina on Wednesday night. Justin Champagnie added 22 points for...
Mike McCarthy gets chance with another iconic franchise in DallasVideo
FRISCO, Texas — Mike McCarthy used to drive by the statues every day when arriving for work at Lambeau Field, so there never was much need to tell him what he was getting into as coach of the Dallas Cowboys. Nearly 10 years after winning a Super Bowl with one...
New Panthers coach Matt Rhule faces major QB decisionVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One of the biggest decisions new Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule will have to make is choosing a quarterback, a move that could determine the direction of his tenure and the franchise’s future for years to come. Rhule said Wednesday he spoke to Cam Newton after accepting...
West Virginia’s Bob Huggins fined for calling officials ‘three blind mice’Video
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Big 12 Conference fined West Virginia coach Bob Huggins $10,000 on Tuesday for referring to an officiating crew as “three blind mice” after a recent loss at No. 3 Kansas. The league announced the fine and issued a public reprimand in a statement. “Coach Huggins’ comments...
Browns continue coaching search, interview Eagles’ Jim SchwartzVideo
CLEVELAND — Jim Schwartz began his NFL career as a gofer with the Browns. If he comes back, he can boss people around. The Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator, who started as a scout and errand runner under coach Bill Belichick in Cleveland, interviewed Wednesday to be the Browns’ next coach....
Defenseman Kevin Czuczman finds his place with Penguins
For however long he is in the NHL, Pittsburgh Penguins reserve defenseman Kevin Czuczman wants to make a name for himself. But before getting into that, how exactly do you say that name? “I still don’t know,” quipped forward Joseph Blandisi. “I couldn’t spell it for sure.” “When I first...
