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Odell Beckham on future with Browns: ‘I’m not going anywhere’Video
BEREA, Ohio — Tired about speculation over his future, Browns star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. said Wednesday he doesn’t want to leave Cleveland after one frustrating season. Beckham dismissed reports he is unhappy with the Browns and said he’s committed to helping the team win. “It’s done. It’s over...
Mark Madden: Pirates signing catcher Luke Maile signifies rebranding, not rebuilding
The Pirates signed catcher Luke Maile. He hit .151 with Toronto last season. His career batting average is .198. Gee, how can you not get excited? The new Pirates management effectively has batted its eyes at the local stooge media, because we keep reading/hearing about Maile’s defensive acumen, particularly his...
Penguins place forward Stefan Noesen on waivers
The Penguins have placed forward Stefan Noesen on waivers little more than two weeks after signing him to a one-year, two-way contract. Noesen, who was signed Dec. 2, has appeared in six games and has one goal since joining the Penguins. After scoring a goal in his first game Dec....
Steelers teammates surprised by Bud Dupree’s snub from Pro Bowl
The only outside linebacker in the AFC with more sacks than Bud Dupree is Pittsburgh Steelers teammate T.J. Watt. While Watt earned a trip to the Pro Bowl on Tuesday night, Dupree was not one of the other two players at his position to make the cut. Baltimore’s Matthew Judon...
Gerrit Cole, Yankees finalize record $324M, 9-year contract
NEW YORK — Gerrit Cole brought along a sign for the news conference to announce his signing with the New York Yankees: a crinkled board that read “Yankee Fan Today Tomorrow Forever.” Then 11, Cole was caught on camera holding up that message in the seats at Game 6 of...
First Call: CFL wants ‘Duck’ as Canada goose; Steelers LB Bud Dupree snubbed from Pro BowlVideo
In Wednesday’s “First Call,” if the Steelers decide they don’t want Devlin Hodges this offseason, someone else already does. Bud Dupree got snubbed from the Pro Bowl. And a reason to doubt the Tennessee Titans. ‘Duck’ to become a Canada goose? If things go south in Pittsburgh for quarterback Devlin...
Western Pa. football recruits make official commitments during early signing period
The early signing period for Division I football recruits arrived Wednesday and high school seniors across Western Pennsylvania took to social media to reveal their official commitments. FBS and FCS recruits can sign a National Letter of Intent through Friday or wait until the traditional signing period Feb. 5. The...
Pitt football letters of intent roll in on national signing day, reaches 15 by mid-morning
Defensive end Sam Williams, one of two Pitt recruits from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., was the first to send in his letter of intent Wednesday morning. Pat Narduzzi acknowledged receipt at 7:05 a.m., and the process of restocking the roster began. Pitt started the day with 17 verbal commits, but wide...
Elizabeth Forward volleyball standout Kaitlin Fournier commits to Georgia
Elizabeth Forward’s Kaitlin Fournier is becoming a Bulldog. Last week, the Elizabeth Forward junior verbally committed to play Division I volleyball at Georgia. I am so incredibly excited to announce my verbal commitment to further my academic and volleyball career at the University of Georgia. I would like to thank...
Tim Benz, Kevin Gorman agree with Steelers’ QB decision, rip Mike Tomlin’s strategy vs. Bills
Wednesday’s “Breakfast With Benz” podcast features Trib columnist Kevin Gorman. It’s our weekly wrap-up of Mike Tomlin’s press conference. Kevin and I look at the fallout from the loss to the Buffalo Bills in terms of playoff impact. Gorman still has his eyes on the Browns as a threat. I...
Tim Benz: Steelers are stuck with ‘Duck’ for now. Starting him Sunday is right call.Video
I started drinking coffee when I was 13. I’ll say it before you do. Yes, that’s what stunted my growth. It was usually instant coffee. I stole it from my father every morning. He always seemed to have Folgers Instant Crystals or Taster’s Choice in the pantry. Gross. The grounds...
Empty Thoughts: Penguins 4, Flames 1
Observations from the Penguins’ 4-1 win against the Calgary Flames: First things first, there was no update on defenseman Justin Schultz who limped off the ice following his first shift of the game at the Saddledome. Coach Mike Sullivan simply told reporters in Calgary that Schultz’s undisclosed injury was being...
Evgeni Malkin becomes 4th Penguins player with 400 goals in win at Calgary
CALGARY, Alberta — Evgeni Malkin scored his 400th goal for the Pittsburgh Penguins in a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night. The Russian joined Mario Lemieux (690), Sidney Crosby (451) and Jaromir Jagr (439) as the only players in franchise history to reach 400 goals. Malkin scored...
Pitt flips safety on the eve of signing day
Safety Buddy Mack, who was committed to Charlotte for the past three months, changed his mind Tuesday night and announced on Twitter he will sign with Pitt. ?? #H2P pic.twitter.com/5hpqKU6GjL— Buddy Mack (@TMack_14) December 18, 2019 Mack, a 6-foot-2, 185-pound three-star prospect from Duncan, S.C., is the third defensive back...
U.S. women get 2 early goals, go ahead 2-0 in Canada seriesVideo
MONCTON, New Brunswick — Abby Roque and Alex Carpenter scored early goals, and the United States women’s hockey team held on to beat Canada, 2-1, in the second game of their five-game Rivalry Series. Roque scored 2 minutes, 43 seconds into the first period on the Americans’ first shot on...
ESPN’s Holly Rowe gives a surprise visit to Pitt women’s basketball player Kyla NelsonVideo
Kyla Nelson’s long-awaited return to the basketball court was halted from a special surprise of support. Nelson, a junior guard for the Pitt women’s team, made her comeback Tuesday after being diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumor of the appendix in August. The Worthing, England native had surgery in October and...
Legendary former Iowa coach Hayden Fry dies at 90Video
Hayden Fry, the Texan who revived Iowa football and became a Hawkeye State institution, has died. He was 90. Fry’s family announced through the university the coach died Tuesday with his family at his side after a long battle with cancer. “We are proud to know that our father’s life...
Josh Williams leads Robert Morris past Central Michigan
Josh Williams is a graduate of Akron (Ohio) St. Vincent-St. Mary, the same high school that produced LeBron James. Williams played Tuesday night like he wanted to impress the NBA superstar, scoring 24 points and leading Robert Morris to a marquee victory at UPMC Events Center, an 83-79 decision against...
T.J. Watt, Minkah Fitzpatrick among 5 Steelers selected to Pro Bowl
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be represented on the offensive line and at all three levels of the defense when the Pro Bowl is played next month. Five players were selected to compete in the Pro Bowl, which will be Jan. 26 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. Guard David...
Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi said he prefers Detroit’s dome to bright lights of Manhattan
In New York City, Pat Narduzzi could have caught a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty, perhaps basked in the glow of Christmas lights in Times Square. In Washington D.C., maybe Pitt’s coach could have invited President Trump, who once owned a professional football team, to practice. Photo-ops everywhere, but...
Switch to Ford could put female driver’s career on NASCAR fast trackVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hailie Deegan, a rising 18-year-old star in motorsports, was named a development driver with Ford Performance on Tuesday in a deal that could fast-track her progression into a NASCAR national series. Deegan spent the past two years as part of Toyota’s crowded development field before the switch....
Westmoreland campus clippings: Suitors lining up for Robert Kennedy
Robert “Poogie” Kennedy has one more semester left at Lackawanna before, conceivably, he embarks on the next chapter of his football career. The former Jeannette star who has shined as a safety at the junior college level continues to draw Division I interest. Lackawanna (10-1) finished runner-up in the NJCAA...
Pirates sign four minor league free agents
The Pirates have agreed to terms on minor league contracts with an infielder, an outfielder and two pitchers and given them non-roster invitations to spring training, the team announced Tuesday. Right-handed pitcher Hector Noesi has the most big league experience, going 12-34 with a 5.51 ERA in 119 appearances with...
Oscar Marin ‘super excited’ for opportunity to coach Pirates pitchers
Oscar Marin, even during a phone call from another country, made it clear how enthusiastic he is to join the Pittsburgh Pirates. The team announced Marin’s hiring as pitching coach Tuesday, a day after news broke the Texas Rangers bullpen coach was tabbed to replace Ray Searage. The Pirates also...
Kevin Gorman: Mike Tomlin, Steelers at best during this time of year
In one breath, Mike Tomlin sounded like he was in the spirit of the season, in terms of delivering on yearlong wishes in December. In another, the Pittsburgh Steelers coach said he didn’t care about what happened at this time last year. One year, he’s on the naughty list. The...
