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Chase Elliott deals with engine failure, Hamlin takes pole at Martinsville
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Chase Elliott had one plan after his engine failed in the opening minutes of practice for the playoff race Sunday at Martinsville Speedway. “It’s pretty simple: We need to try to win,” NASCAR’s most popular driver said. The engine made by Hendrick Motorsports failed just five laps...
District college football roundup: Robert Morris wins third straight
Garrett Houser pulled in a 75-yard pass from George Martin for the winning touchdown in the fourth quarter as Robert Morris came from behind to defeat Bryant, 24-20, on Saturday to remain undefeated in the Northeast Conference. The Colonials (4-4, 3-0) fell behind 13-0 by halftime. Back-to-back Bryant turnovers turned...
Kevin Gorman: Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi gets it wrong on fourth-and-goal againVideo
Pat Narduzzi got it right, even though he got it wrong. The Pitt football coach took the blame for a 16-12 loss to Miami on Saturday afternoon at Heinz Field, a loss that crushes the Panthers’ chances of repeating as ACC Coastal champions. That much he got right, pointing the...
Baker Mayfield in spotlight as Patriots prepare to host BrownsVideo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — At one point during the Patriots’ 33-0 shutout over the Jets last week, second-year quarterback Sam Darnold said he felt as if he was “seeing ghosts.” New England’s defenses have had that effect on young quarterbacks during coach Bill Belichick’s tenure. The Patriots have won 20 straight...
Penguins focus on details of neutral-zone faceoffs
DALLAS — Faceoffs are an integral part of hockey. It pretty much is how any and all play begins. But it usually is limited to three participants: two centers and a linesman. Yet, during a practice in the American Airlines Center on Friday, Mike Sullivan demanded more involvement. Actually, he...
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Panthers can’t find end zone as Miami rallies for last-minute upset
Kenny Pickett has had a love-hate affair with Miami, a team that represented his best and worst games as Pitt’s quarterback. Pickett made his first career start against Miami when they were ranked No. 2 in the 2017 season finale, passing for 193 yards and a touchdown and scoring on...
Pitt goes down without a touchdown in ‘terrible’ loss to MiamiVideo
Jimmy Morrissey asked the question and, really, he didn’t care to hear the answer. “Was it four field goals?” he said when reporters looked to the Pitt junior center and tri-captain Saturday for some explanation of the 16-12 loss to Miami at Heinz Field. All Morrissey knew was Pitt (5-3,...
Mark Barron thankful for extra rest he has gotten in 1st year with Steelers
In training camp, preseason and the first month of the regular season, it wasn’t uncommon for Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin to give inside linebacker Mark Barron a veteran’s day off from practice one day each week. Barron said it wasn’t because of a recent injury history, but rather a...
3 players questionable for Steelers’ game Monday night vs. Dolphins
Unlike the last time the Pittsburgh Steelers played a game, they will have several decisions to make Monday night when deciding seven inactive players. For the first time in a while, the Steelers will take a relatively healthy roster into their game at Heinz Field against the Miami Dolphins. Only...
Four Downs: No matter the statistic, Steelers not good offensively
1. Don’t take offense Speaking two weeks ago, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin termed the room for growth the Pittsburgh Steelers had as “substantial.” Indeed — measured by numerous method, the Steelers are lacking offensively. The Steelers rank 28th in total offense (276.5 yards per game), 21st in scoring offense...
Nick Bjugstad, Bryan Rust are game-time decisions for the Penguins
DALLAS – PIttsburgh Penguins forwards Nick Bjugstad and Bryan Rust will each be a game-time decision for Saturday’s contest against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center. Rust has yet to play this regular season after suffering a suspected left hand injury in the final game of the preseason against...
Back from dad duty, Jay Elliott re-joins Steelers – and could be needed on defenseVideo
Jay Elliott’s sabbatical from the Pittsburgh Steelers lasted all of 12 days. “I really think they just wanted to give me an extended bye,” Elliott joked Friday from the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex, “so they paid me that courtesy.” A veteran journeyman outside linebacker, Elliott was released Oct. 11 when...
No OLB reps, but plenty of impact on special teams for Steelers rookie Ulysees GilbertVideo
There was some chatter in the weeks after Ulysees Gilbert was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers that the speedy rookie from Akron could be auditioned at outside linebacker. But even with the Steelers thin at the position heading into Monday’s game against the Miami Dolphins, the answer to depth at...
Anglers will see more big and bright trout in 2020
This is going to spawn a lot of lusty dreams between now and April. Of the angling kind, anyhow. Each year, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission stocks “trophy” trout in streams and lakes across the state. That includes brood fish — or brooks, browns and rainbows held in a...
Astros strike back with World Series Game 3 victory vs. NationalsVideo
WASHINGTON — The World Series finally showed up back in Washington, 86 years later — and, sparked by José Altuve, the Houston Astros finally showed up in this World Series. Altuve doubled twice and scored both times, Zack Greinke repeatedly worked out of trouble and the Astros showed they were...
Clairton gets stingy, knocks off No. 1 Jeannette
High school football is a game of swings, just ask No. 1 Jeannette. During the opening minutes of Friday’s WPIAL Class A Eastern Conference showdown against No. 2 Clairton, the Jayhawks seemed in control. But a fumble, a defensive stand by Clairton and an 84-yard touchdown run by Bears quarterback...
Central Valley hands shocking blowout loss to AliquippaVideo
Aliquippa’s sterling record at home is a thing of legend, but Friday night, The Pit was overtaken by a Valley. Second-ranked Central Valley never took its foot off the gas, blowing the game open with a 31-point second quarter to take a 45-6 win over No. 1 Aliquippa and win...
WPIAL football Week 9 results
TribLIVE’s sports reporters have you covered from Friday’s Week 9 high school football action. GAMES OF THE WEEK • CLAIRTON 26, JEANNETTE 7 A fumble, a defensive stand by Clairton and an 84-yard touchdown run by Clairton quarterback Brendon Parsons flipped the momentum like a light switch. • DERRY 56,...
Behind Tillman’s 4 TDs, Central Catholic beats Mt. Lebanon, moves into 1st-place tie in Class 6A
Central Catholic’s gameplan usually features a stifling defense and a strong running game with Eddy Tillman dominating behind a powerful offensive line. That script worked to perfection again Friday night as Central Catholic scored 38 unanswered points in a 45-7 victory at Mt. Lebanon. The 5-foot-8 Tillman might not be...
Bethel Park turns back 2-point conversion to hold off Upper St. Clair
Bethel Park limited Upper St. Clair’s potent offense for the better part of their WPIAL Class 5A Allegheny 8 Conference showdown Friday, so it was only fitting the Black Hawks edged the Panthers, 14-13, after stopping a late 2-point conversion attempt. Bethel Park (6-3, 5-2) denied the 2-pointer with 1...
Pine-Richland defeats rival North Allegheny, creates 3-way tie for conference titleVideo
Pine-Richland quarterback Cole Spencer scanned across North Allegheny’s defense, spotted a safety out of position and turned that mistake into a 79-yard touchdown pass. A few minutes later, the junior noticed a one-on-one matchup he liked and used it to throw a 78-yarder. Those are decisions Spencer might not have...
Work, health keep Americans from enjoying nature
Work and health — those are the things keeping people indoors more often than not. APM Research Lab, on behalf of The Water Main, which promotes clean water, polled a nationally representative sample of Americans earlier this year. The goal was to see how much time they spend outside and...
Birds, binoculars, more in outdoor extras
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District college football: Saint Vincent travels to Waynesburg
District college preview capsule Division III SAINT VINCENT at WAYNESBURG John F. Wiley Stadium, Waynesburg, 1:30 p.m. Saturday 2019 records: Saint Vincent 1-5, 1-4 Presidents’ Athletic Conference; Waynesburg 1-6, 1-5 Series: Waynesburg leads series 9-3. Coaches: Aaron Smetanka, Saint Vincent; Chris Smithley, Waynesburg Last week: Case Western Reserve 34, Saint...
Steelers QB Mason Rudolph says concussion symptoms are long gone, ‘ready to play’
Just like what happened the last time a Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback returned to action after missing a start because of a concussion, the Steelers are two-touchdown home favorites. Of course, when Ben Roethlisberger came back to face the Oakland Raiders on Dec. 6, 2009, there wasn’t even an NFL-mandated concussion...
