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Penguins lose Stefan Noesen to Sharks through waivers
The Penguins lost forward Stefan Noesen to the San Jose Sharks through waivers on Thursday. After being a healthy scratch for Tuesday’s 4-1 road win against the Calgary Flames, Noesen was placed on waivers the following day. At noon on Thursday, the Sharks officially claimed the 26-year-old forward. Signed to...
First Call: Steelers captain Cam Heyward not on board with ditching ‘Renegade’Video
“The jig is up. The news is out.” “Renegade” is in a slump. Last Sunday, the Buffalo Bills hit a 40-yard pass-play, and went on a game-altering fourth-quarter scoring drive after the videoboard crew played the Steelers’ noted pump-up song. The Bills went so far as to practice with the...
Evgeni Malkin or Jaromir Jagr? Geno’s 400th goal brings debate into focus
Our weekly Penguins podcast with TribLive beat writer Seth Rorabaugh finds Seth on the road in Wilkes-Barre. He’s checking in on the AHL Pens while the NHL club is out west in Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. They face the Oilers Friday after beating the Flames on Tuesday. Seth gives us...
Tim Benz: Steelers say game plan is to get Jets QB Sam Darnold to see more ghosts
En route to a 33-0 loss back on Oct. 21, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold got caught on “Monday Night Football” microphones admitting he was “seeing ghosts” from the New England Patriots defense. Sam Darnold is mic’d up and he came to the sidelines and said, “I’m seeing ghosts.”(Via...
U mad, bro? Steelers loss has readers anything but merry during holiday season
So much for the idea of Christmas spirit. A Steelers loss to the Buffalo Bills has turned just about everyone on my Twitter feed and in my email into a Grinch. Understandable. Anyone who sat through four quarters of watching that offensive quack-fest from Devlin “Duck” Hodges probably didn’t walk...
Minor league report: Penguins shut out by Bruins
Goaltender Casey DeSmith made 21 saves for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 6-0 loss to the Providence Bruins at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. It marked the second time in three game the Penguins (14-11-3-1) have been shut out and it was their sixth loss in their past...
12 possible changes for Pennsylvania hunting seasons in 2020-21
This is neither the time to celebrate nor to panic. Not yet. Pennsylvania Game Commissioners won’t give preliminary approval to hunting seasons, or trapping ones, along with bag limits for 2020-21 until their January board meeting. Final approval won’t come until April. That’s five months off. But during a working...
Penn State pleased with recruiting class; James Franklin might not be doneVideo
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State did not land all of its top targets in this recruiting cycle, and it suffered some turbulent moments and prolific periods of success along the way. Add it up, and you have the 27-member Class of 2020 that officially became Nittany Lions on Wednesday during...
College football participants also contend for team recruiting title
Teams competing for the national championship this season got good news well before the College Football Playoff — even if they didn’t have much time to celebrate. The early signing period opened Wednesday with three playoff teams — Clemson, LSU and Ohio State — landing eight of the nation’s top...
The case for snowflake baskets and more outdoor news
Take a quick look around the outdoors world with a tip, a new piece of gear and more: Tip of the week There’s a reason winter tires exist. They’re specially designed to provide extra grip and traction in seasonal conditions, especially snow. Well, snowflake baskets for trekking poles do the...
First Day Hikes a great way to start the year outdoorsVideo
Chances are, last New Year’s, you resolved to lose weight or exercise more. Or both. How’s that working out? Not too well, if you’re like most people. Resolutions centered on health are, annually, among the top goals people across America set for themselves as they head into the New Year....
‘Remember the Titans’ inspiration coach Herman Boone dies at 84Video
With his health declining, Herman Boone still was mapping out football strategy as if he were about to walk the sidelines one more time. “His daughter said the other night he asked for a clipboard. He started drawing plays,” said Aly Khan Johnson, an assistant on Boone’s staff in 1972....
Running Back U? Penn State signs 2 4-star backs
Penn State could have one of the most stacked running back rooms in the nation next year. “We’re building a reputation,” coach James Franklin said on signing day Wednesday, which has become the biggest day for college football recruiting. “It could be in a couple of years they’re talking about...
Pat Narduzzi looking for a buzz from Pitt’s class of 2020Video
When Pat Narduzzi looks back on Pitt’s 2020 recruiting class, he will remember awaiting receipt of paperwork from Liberia; a meal of oxtails, salmon and Jamaican rice and how much assistant Tim Salem enjoyed it; and a series of good-night text messages from the best defensive lineman in Pennsylvania. Those...
Jamal Adams expects more Pro Bowls, wants to stay with Jets
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Jamal Adams insisted he was excited, even if his toned-down reaction to making his second straight Pro Bowl didn’t quite match last year’s emotional moment. The New York Jets safety was home relaxing Tuesday when he received the news — an announcement that a year earlier...
Duquesne transfer Baylee Steele finds perfect landing spot
When Baylee Steele was contemplating the destination of his third Division I school and fourth college overall, plenty of big-time options were available. There was interest from Arizona, Boise State, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, Virginia Tech … and Duquesne. That’s right. Steele, a 6-foot-11, 245-pounder with the ability to make...
Steelers’ Devlin Hodges retains his confidence despite 4-interception game
In explaining his decision on Tuesday to leave Devlin Hodges in the role of starting quarterback, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin alluded in part to an analogy about his players playing basketball. “They are the guy that when they were on their high school basketball teams had the ball in...
Kevin Gorman: Steelers should show love for Le’Veon Bell with group hugVideo
The Pittsburgh Steelers can’t begin to tell you how much they love Le’Veon Bell, as they bent over backwards Wednesday to talk about their respect for the running back. David DeCastro cherishes his memories of blocking for Bell. Maurkice Pouncey calls theirs a brotherhood that is misunderstood. Bud Dupree says...
Penguins prospect Pierre-Olivier Joseph rebounds from mononucleosisVideo
WILKES-BARRE — Summer is a time when many people want to shed a few inches on the waistline, slim down those love handles and have a trim beach body. Penguins defensive prospect Pierre-Olivier Joseph went the opposite direction. He tried to add pounds. Ten, to be precise. Listed at 6-foot-2...
State’s top 2 prospects highlight West Virginia’s recruiting class
The West Virginia football coaching staff vowed to keep the state’s best players close to home. On Wednesday, the Mountaineers received letters of intent from the state’s top two prospects. Bluefield defensive end Sean Martin and Fairmont center Zach Frazier, a pair of three-star recruits, signed their commitment to play...
A.J. Green done for season, won’t practice if Bengals tag himVideo
CINCINNATI — The Bengals kept receiver A.J. Green on the active roster all season, hoping he could return from ankle surgery and put some life back into their foundering offense. Turns out that was wishful thinking. Green said Wednesday he has decided not to try to play in either of...
Penguins hit outdoor rink during Canada road tripVideo
While on the road, the Pittsburgh Penguins look to be having a good time. The team headed outdoors near Calgary on Wednesday for a scrimmage after a 4-1 victory over the Flames on Tuesday night. #Pens are taking it outside for a scrimmage today at a rink about 20 mins...
WR Jamal Custis joins Steelers practice squadVideo
After the draft ended in April, the Kansas City Chiefs targeted Jamal Custis as an undrafted free agent. Their financial commitment said so. But despite a reported $106,000 bonus that is the most for an undrafted wide receiver of the past two seasons, Custis did not make it past final...
Steelers’ JuJu Smith-Schuster limited, Vance McDonald a full participant at practice
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin suggested JuJu Smith-Schuster would follow the same practice schedule he did last week, when efforts to return to game action from a knee injury ultimately were unsuccessful. Smith-Schuster, though, is already behind schedule. Smith-Schuster was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday. Last week,...
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Why Bud Dupree isn’t the Steelers’ biggest Pro Bowl snub
When the NFL announced the Pro Bowl rosters on Tuesday, five Pittsburgh Steelers were chosen for the all-star game. That’s not a bad number for an eight-win team. Center Maurkice Pouncey, defensive tackle Cameron Heyward, outside linebacker T.J. Watt and free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick were selected to be starters and...
