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Sewickley Academy graduates boost college golf programs
Sewickley Academy graduate and Carnegie Mellon junior men’s golfer Jason Li took the summer off to do an internship, but it has not affected his game. Li, 20, a Sewickley resident, broke the school record for the lowest individual round with a 5-under par 66 on the back nine in...
Pitt basketball lands 6-9 center from Cleveland for its class of 2020
Pitt landed some additional size for its class of 2020 when 6-foot-9, 240-pound center John Hugley IV told coach Jeff Capel he plans to enroll next year. 2020 four-star John Hugley has committed to Pitt. @thejohnhugley pic.twitter.com/BMR8sKKkVM— TIPTON EDITS ? (@TiptonEdits) October 18, 2019 Hugley, who attends Brush High School...
Fishing report: Conemaugh River Lake becomes hot spot for walleye
• Conemaugh River Lake is a fruitful spot to visit for anglers who are on the lookout for walleye, as plenty of the fish are being caught in the vicinity of the rocks on the far side of the lake. Most anglers are seeing good results using minnows as bait....
Dominik Kahun still searching for first goal with PenguinsVideo
Dominik Kahun is something of a rarity among the Penguins forwards. First, he’s healthy. Unlike so many of his teammates, Kahun has nary a scratch on his body. But most importantly, he’s the only able-bodied forward on the roster who has yet to score a goal through seven games. “It’s...
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes expected to miss 4-6 weeksVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes escaped significant ligament damage when he dislocated his right kneecap and there is optimism the reigning NFL MVP could be back on the field in about a month. Mahomes had an MRI exam Friday that showed the ligaments were intact, a person...
Nick Bjugstad, Bryan Rust participate in Penguins’ morning skate
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ morning skate at PPG Paints Arena on Friday featured a rarity. Actual players on the ice. As they get deeper into the regular season, the Penguins have opted to make their morning skates optional and the vast majority of players — at least those who aren’t destined...
Despite no defined position, Cameron Sutton in right place for SteelersVideo
The first time Cameron Sutton wrapped his hands around the football against the Los Angeles Chargers, he thought it might be the play that sealed a victory for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Turns out, he was wrong. It wasn’t until Sutton came down with the ball a second time that put...
Benny Snell impresses Steelers in 1st extensive actionVideo
Benny Snell was an accomplished and decorated college running back at Kentucky. But before last week, it was fair to question his NFL bona fides. Snell’s performance against the Los Angeles Chargers seemingly have put any such concerns to rest as far as the Pittsburgh Steelers are concerned. In his...
Astros power past Yankees for 3-1 ALCS lead with Verlander up next
NEW YORK — They have the pitching, and they don’t need the pitches. Certainly, the Houston Astros have confidence for good reason on the brink of another World Series. “It’s Justin Verlander,” reliever Ryan Pressly said. George Springer and Carlos Correa each hit three-run homers and the Astros got another...
Coyotes, millennials and other outdoor extras
Gear of the week Gear name: Block 6X6 Company: Field Logic (everybodyshops.com/block-archery-target.html) Gear type: Archery target Product description: Practice is the key to getting good at anything. But that’s never more true than with archery. To be a responsible bowhunter takes time and commitment. Practice can be easy and fun,...
Chiefs rally around injured Patrick Mahomes to beat BroncosVideo
DENVER — Reigning MVP Patrick Mahomes injured his right knee in a pileup near the goal line before his Kansas City teammates rallied around their fallen superstar for a 30-6 thrashing of Denver on Thursday night. Backup Matt Moore threw a 57-yard touchdown pass to Tyreek Hill, and the Chiefs...
Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes injures right knee against BroncosVideo
DENVER — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes injured his right knee injury on a sneak Thursday night against the Denver Broncos. Mahomes stayed down on the field for quite some time after picking up a first down on fourth-and-short in the second quarter. He put an arm around each...
Married NBA refs working to make the right calls at home
TAMPA, Fla. — Lauren Holtkamp and Jonathan Sterling first met a few years ago at a meeting of college basketball referees in Virginia, and when the group when out for some socializing that night she asked him to dance. He declined. The refs now agree: That was a bad call....
Penguins’ Jared McCann practices, could send Juuso Riikola back to ‘D’
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jared McCann resumed practicing Thursday in Cranberry. He missed Wednesday’s 3-2 overtime win against the Colorado Avalanche because of an undisclosed injury. “He had a good practice,” coach Mike Sullivan said. “His status is the same. He’s day-to-day, so he’ll be a game-time decision (Friday). But certainly...
5 things to watch in Pitt-Syracuse: Look for tight Panthers win at Carrier Dome
Recent history, logical analysis and Las Vegas tell us Pitt should defeat Syracuse in a close game Friday night at the Carrier Dome. The Orange (3-3, 0-2 ACC) were 21st in the Associated Press poll a little more than a month ago. But their victories are unimpressive (Liberty, Western Michigan...
Rookie linebacker Devin Bush good as advertised for Steelers defenseVideo
As the midway point of his rookie season approaches, Devin Bush is on pace to accumulate more takeaways for the Pittsburgh Steelers than every player on the unit combined last season. That’s the type of production that is worth trading up into the top 10 of the first round for....
Bumpy road for Nationals manager leads to ‘beautiful place’Video
WASHINGTON — Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez is an optimistic sort, a live-in-the-moment guy who loves his mantras and his mottos, whether it’s telling players to “go 1-0 today” or to “stay in the fight.” Rough as things were when Washington was 19-31 and people were wondering whether Martinez was...
Alle-Kiski Campus Clippings: Bisceglia gets a leg up for Robert Morris
Kiski Area graduate Nick Bisceglia earned Northeast Conference Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance in last Saturday’s 20-17 double-overtime victory by Robert Morris at St. Francis (Pa.). Bisceglia collected eight points, six coming on a pair of field goals. The latter of the two was a 38-yard...
Duquesne schedules 2020 Wyoming trip as part of Mountain West-Atlantic 10 Challenge
The Duquesne men’s basketball team will embark on a lengthy road trip next December as part of the inaugural Mountain West-Atlantic 10 Challenge Series. The Dukes will play at Wyoming on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Perhaps surprisingly, it won’t be the first meeting between the schools. They’ve met four times...
Adam Johnson hoping to make it big with PenguinsVideo
Hibbing is small city of just over 15,000 people in the northeastern corner of Minnesota, right in the state’s famed Iron Range. It’s a modest place that was built up primarily on mining in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While iron ore is what Hibbing largely exists on,...
Westmoreland County will mark ‘Dick Groat Day’
Dick Groat spent 40 years as part of the broadcast team calling University of Pittsburgh men’s basketball games. But the 2018-19 season was his last with good friend and broadcast partner Bill Hillgrove. Though the 88-year-old was disappointed when the university decided to part ways with him, he still loves...
North Allegheny grad Savchik honored for performance in diving, classroom
North Allegheny graduate and University of Rochester senior diver Stephen Savchik has earned a prestigious award. Savchik, 21, of Franklin Park, was one of 10 Rochester Garnish Scholars. The award is given to members of varsity teams who have achieved at a high level in both athletic and academic pursuits...
Penguins forward Alex Galchenyuk suffered an allergic reactionVideo
Penguins forward Alex Galchenyuk, already sidelined due to an undisclosed “lower-body” injury, is also recovering from an unspecified allergic reaction. On Wednesday, TSN reported Galchenyuk suffered a spider bite and that his reaction has delayed his recovery from the injury he initially suffered during training camp. “It’s not confirmed that...
Fantasy sports podcast: Elimination pool plays, QB importance, tough bye week
My fantasy football team is terrible this year. I’m not Miami Dolphins kind-of-bad. But I am, like, Arizona Cardinals or Atlanta Falcons kind-of-bad. And I don’t feel alone. Many people I’ve talked to who play are having a really hard time in their leagues this year. I float some theories...
First Call: Who would punch Myles Garrett in the face? Early goal of the year candidateVideo
It’s our final “First Call” before an extended Steelers bye weekend. We tip our cap to Dan Potash’s efforts on ‘70s night. There was one goal last night even better than Sidney Crosby’s. And someone was dumb enough to punch Myles Garrett in the face. Hit and run? If I...
