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West Virginia QB Austin Kendall hurt early in loss to Iowa StateVideo
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Breece Hall might have given Iowa State the dependable option at running back the Cyclones have been looking for since star David Montgomery left. The freshman rushed for 132 yards and scored three touchdowns to lead Iowa State to a 38-14 victory over West Virginia on Saturday...
Steelers QB Devlin Hodges’ former coaches saw his potential long ago
For whatever reason, there has long been a curious pipeline running from the South to the Rust Belt that has delivered a quarter-century’s worth of quarterbacks to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw was from Shreveport, La. So was Tommy Maddox. Bubby Brister and Kordell Stewart were born...
CeeDee Lamb, No. 6 Oklahoma top No. 11 Texas in Red River rivalryVideo
DALLAS — Jalen Hurts tried the Golden Hat on for size and gave a half-hearted “horns down” sign in a group photo with the cheerleaders while celebrating the way Kyler Murray couldn’t in the Red River rivalry a year ago. Now the Oklahoma quarterback will try to get the Sooners...
South Carolina shocks No. 3 Georgia in 2OT after missed field goal
ATHENS, Ga. — Jake Fromm knew better than to blame Georgia’s first loss on Rodrigo Blankenship’s missed 42-yard field goal that ended the game. It was four turnovers — on the usually rock-solid Fromm’s three interceptions and lost fumble — that put a big dent in the Bulldogs’ championship hopes....
6 tips for hiking safely in hunting season
You see it in the parking lots. Visit almost any public land at this time of year. The jumping off points for outdoor exploration that often were empty, or close to it, during the muggiest, buggiest days of late summer suddenly are busy. And with good reason. The splendors of...
Manufacturers’ drivers being urged to work together at Talladega
TALLADEGA, Ala. — The first loser at Talladega Superspeedway better not have been hung out to dry in the closing laps by a teammate. And in the case of Sunday’s race, teammates will have a far wider definition. Manufacturers have taken steps to mandate their drivers work together to ensure...
Meet the man who dubbed Steelers QB Devlin Hodges as ‘Duck’Video
Devlin Hodges’ college and high school coaches agree the undrafted rookie quarterback who will start Sunday for the Pittsburgh Steelers successfully walks that fine line between confident and cocky. “But if you think he’s confident in football, you get talking duck-calling, that’s when you’ll hear the bragging,” Samford coach Chris...
Steelers’ Stephon Tuitt fined $21,056 for out-of-bounds shove of Ravens’ Lamar JacksonVideo
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Stephon Tuitt was fined $21,056 in connection to a roughing the passer penalty he was flagged for during the first quarter of last week’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Tuitt shoved Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson in the back after Jackson had released a pass and taken...
Outdoors notices for Oct. 13, 2019
Outdoors Notices HUNTER SAFETY COURSES Note: All hunter safety courses require preregistration at www.pgc.state.pa.us. • Shaner Sportsmen’s Club, Westmoreland County, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 20. Class limit 45. • Windber Sportsmans Association, Somerset County, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 20. Class limit 50. • Northside Sportsman Club Clubhouse, Allegheny County, 8:30...
Penguins forward Joseph Blandisi expected to make his season debut
ST. PAUL, Minn — Penguins forward Joseph Blandisi is expected to make his season debut Saturday against the Minnesota Wild at the Xcel Energy Center. The Penguins recalled Blandisi from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League on Friday and sent down forward Andrew Agozzino in his place. “(Blandisi is) another...
Fox Chapel’s Bitar named to AJGA Scholastic Junior All-America Team
It has been quite the season for Fox Chapel senior golfer Scott Bitar. Just over a week ago, Bitar captured the WPIAL Class AAA individual championship at Fox Chapel Golf Club, becoming the third Fox Chapel golfer to do so since 2014. Fox Chapel’s Scott Bitar on his play today...
NFL previews: 49ers-Rams headline Week 6 schedule
Here is this week’s games across the NFL. SAN FRANCISCO (4-0) at LOS ANGELES RAMS (3-2) 4:05 p.m. Sunday, Fox Opening line — Rams by 5 Last meeting — Rams beat 49ers 48-32, Dec. 30, 2018 Last week — 49ers beat Browns 31-3; Seahawks beat Rams 30-29 Streaks, stats and...
Pitt makes the grade in several areas, but with plenty of room for improvement
While Pitt rested weary and, in many cases, injured muscles, the ACC Coastal turned into a free-for-all. After Miami defeated Virginia on Friday night, every team in the division has at least one loss. The bad news: By Sunday afternoon, the Coastal might not have a team ranked in the...
Earl Thomas reportedly fined for hit on Steelers’ Mason RudolphVideo
Baltimore Ravens safety Earl Thomas was fined more than $21,000 for the hit on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph during last week’s game that left Rudolph with a concussion. The fine was reported by ESPN. Levied fines typically are not confirmed until the Saturday following a week’s games. The collectively...
Steelers CB Steve Nelson will not play vs. Chargers; Artie Burns will startVideo
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Steve Nelson has been ruled out of Sunday’s game at the Los Angeles Chargers, meaning former first-round pick Artie Burns will return to the Steelers’ first-team defense. Nelson suffered a groin injury during last week’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens and was a limited participant in practice...
Kevin Gorman: Artie Burns ready for second chance at cornerback for SteelersVideo
Artie Burns isn’t just looking for a second chance against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback wants the second snap he didn’t get last season. Burns played only five defensive snaps in the final seven games last season, including one against the Chargers, after the former first-round draft...
Four Downs: Opponents attacking Steelers in the slot; Steelers excelling in pass protectionVideo
1. Penny slots When it comes to attacking the Pittsburgh Steelers secondary, opponents are playing the slot machine. According to Pro Football Focus, through five weeks of the season the Steelers have allowed the most receiving yards to slot receivers (716), the most targeted passes to slot receivers (74), the...
In case of emergency, Steelers can call Ryan Switzer’s number at QB
The Pittsburgh Steelers already have lost Ben Roethlisberger to season-ending elbow surgery and Mason Rudolph to a concussion and are down to their third quarterback. The question had to be asked, God forbid anything would happen to rookie Devlin Hodges or backup Paxton Lynch, who was promoted from the practice...
Anibal Sanchez shines as Nationals beat Cardinals in NLCS openerVideo
ST. LOUIS — It turns out Washington’s Big Three is a Big Four. Don’t forget about Anibal Sanchez. The right-hander carried a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, Howie Kendrick had two more big swings and the Nationals beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 2-0, on Friday night in the NL...
District college football: Seton Hill set for visit from Gannon
DIVISION II Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Gannon (2-3, 1-1 PSAC West) at Seton Hill (0-4, 0-2 PSAC West) Offutt Field, Greensburg 4 p.m. Saturday Records: Gannon 2-3, Seton Hill 0-4 Coaches: Brad Rzyczycki, Gannon; Daniel Day, Seton Hill Last week: Edinboro 18, Gannon 17; Clarion 42, Seton Hill 16 Series:...
Imani Sanders, Jeannette run over GCCVideo
Imani Sanders had one of those games players dreams of. Jeannette’s senior running back scored five touchdowns and rushed for 217 yards to lead the No. 1 Jayhawks to a 48-14 victory in WPIAL Class A Eastern Conference clash Friday at Centurion Stadium. The victory clinches a playoff spot for...
Burrell football team defeats Freeport in overtime thrillerVideo
Burrell coach Shawn Liotta has coached a lot of games in his career, but he said he has never coached one like Friday’s 36-35 overtime victory over Freeport. There was history — the Bucs were 1-11 against the Yellowjackets in the past 12 years and had been outscored 361-141. There...
Spencer, Pine-Richland roll over Mt. Lebanon
Pine-Richland is a top-flight Western Pennsylvania football program. Mt. Lebanon is aspiring to get there. It took less than a minute to let that narrative play out at Mt. Lebanon on Friday night. Pine-Richland needed just 45 seconds to reach the end zone. A much-anticipated battle for second place in...
WPIAL football Week 7 results
TribLIVE’s sports reporters have you covered from Friday’s Week 7 high school football action. GAMES OF THE WEEK • JEANNETTE 40, GREENSBURG CENTRAL CATHOLIC 14 Jeannette’s senior running back scored five touchdowns and rushed for 217 yards • BURRELL 36, FREEPORT 35 (OT) With the game on the line, senior...
No ‘doormat’: Moon tied for 1st after defeating Upper St. ClairVideo
Doormats? Hardly. A year after winning only one conference game, Moon just might win the Allegheny 8 title. Wildcat runner Jamal Littlejohn scored twice and Moon’s defense was disruptive again Friday night as the fifth-ranked Tigers defeated Upper St. Clair, 20-6, showing that they’re ready to contend in this unpredictable...
