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Iowa State fan with beer money sign donates $8K to children’s hospital
One fan who showed up for ESPN’s College GameDay on Saturday, like many others, brought a sign and hoped to get it on the broadcast. His sign simply said, “Busch Light supply needs replenished” and provided a Venmo account to send money to. He thought he’d gets some laughs and...
Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez arrested on child sex charges from Florida, Westmoreland County
Authorities in Florida and Pennsylvania on Tuesday filed charges against Pittsburgh Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez, who is accused of inappropriate sexual contact with minors. Florida Department of Law Enforcement accused Vazquez, 28, of St. Cloud, Fla., of sending sexually explicit photos to a teenage girl in Florida and soliciting sex...
Hempfield alum Katie Miller advances in U.S. Women’s Mid-Am
Katie Miller is no stranger to the national stage. She has played in numerous large-scale amateur events conducted by the USGA and has proven she can play with the best. Her latest venture in that arena? So far, so good. Miller, a Hempfield and North Carolina graduate, moved into the...
Steelers Mike Tomlin confident Ben Roethlisberger will return for 2020 seasonVideo
As quarterback Ben Roethlisberger awaits season-ending right elbow surgery, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has decided to wait until after the procedure before detailing the exact injury that has sidelined the 37-year-old indefinitely. NFL Network reported Tuesday that Roethlisberger does not need Tommy John surgery, which involves repairing the ulnar...
Steelers place Sean Davis on injured reserve, add QB Paxton Lynch to practice squad
The Pittsburgh Steelers made room for safety/slot corner Minkah Fitzpatrick on their 53-man roster Tuesday by placing safety Sean Davis on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. The Steelers also added depth to the quarterback position by signing former first-round draft pick Paxton Lynch to the practice squad. Davis injured...
Kevin Gorman: Who runs the North? As division goes pass-heavy, Steelers turn to ‘D’
Just as Odell Beckham Jr. was putting on a show for the Cleveland Browns, the Pittsburgh Steelers added a dynamic defensive back by trading for Minkah Fitzpatrick. Coincidence? Doubtful. OBJ had a breakout game in his return to New York, making a signature one-handed grab to set up a field...
Former WPIAL great Meg Bulger reflects on WVU, shares brother Marc’s curling dreams
Former WPIAL basketball star Meg Bulger enjoyed a Hall of Fame induction over the weekend. Again. This time in Morgantown, W.Va. The West Virginia Athletics Hall of Fame opened its doors to Bulger , where she joins her brother Marc (football) and sister Kate (basketball), who are also members. Bulger...
Tim Benz: Did Antonio Brown break another NFL rule?
Stop me if you’ve heard this before. Antonio Brown may have broken another rule. How come you didn’t stop me? The volatile former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver doesn’t like to be told what kind of helmets or cleats to wear, when to show up for work, when he should pay...
First Call: Minkah Fitzpatrick magic; Le’Veon Bell loses after he says ‘I won’
In Tuesday’s “First Call,” a reason to embrace Minkah Fitzpatrick already. Le’Veon Bell looks depressed. Jalen Ramsey wants out of Jacksonville. Love him already Do you like the Pittsburgh Steelers trade for Minkah Fitzpatrick? Eh, I don’t really understand it. Why make a move to win now in a season...
Tim Benz: No, the Steelers don’t need Colin Kaepernick
Before you ask, the answer is “no.” The Pittsburgh Steelers shouldn’t sign Colin Kaepernick now that Ben Roethlisberger is out for the year. What’s that? Oh. We already asked? Ben Roethlisberger is out for the season. Inevitably, Colin Kaepernick's name will come up. Should the #Steelers consider signing him as...
Westmoreland campus clippings: Jeannette grad Sanders earns NEC honor
Jeannette product Gio Vonne Sanders is making a fast impact for the St. Francis (Pa.) football team. Sanders, a linebacker, was named Northeast Conference Defensive Player of the Week after a two-interception game against Merrimack. The Red Flash won 42-14 to move to 2-1. Sanders, a redshirt sophomore, added three...
Odell Beckham Jr. makes return to MetLife Stadium memorable as Browns beat Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Odell Beckham Jr. had an 89-yard touchdown catch and a spectacular one-handed grab in his return to MetLife Stadium, and Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns did just enough to beat the short-handed and banged-up New York Jets, 23-3, on Monday night. Beckham, traded from the...
Steelers trade first-round pick to Dolphins for DB Minkah Fitzpatrick
On a day when the Pittsburgh Steelers lost their franchise quarterback to a season-ending injury, they made a bold move to find reinforcements … on the other side of the ball. The Steelers have agreed to a deal with the Miami Dolphins for free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. The trade, however,...
Kenny Pickett nearly sets Pitt completions record in Penn State game
After the frustration and disappointment over Pitt’s close loss to Penn State subsided, coach Pat Narduzzi was able to look through the rubble and see a pleasant reality: Quarterback Kenny Pickett played the best game of his career. Pickett nearly set a Pitt record for completions in a game, successfully...
Penguins rally but fall to Sabres in overtime in preseason opener
UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penguins opened their preseason with a 5-4 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Monday at Pegula Ice Arena. The scoring opened at 4 minutes, 34 seconds of the first period when Penguins forward Andrew Agozzino, a journeyman signed to a two-way contract, fired a shot...
Patriots receiver Antonio Brown faces more allegations
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots receiver Antonio Brown’s availability again is in limbo this week with the NFL preparing to meet with the former trainer that filed a civil lawsuit accusing the star receiver of rape and sexual assault. On Monday, the NFL declined to comment on the allegations...
Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi confronts play-calling issue, maintains stance
Before anyone could ask the only question about Pitt football on anyone’s mind, Pat Narduzzi tried to get behind the steering wheel of the runaway bus and bring it to a stop. “I know it’ll probably come up,” he said, reading the room correctly, “so I figured I’d address it...
Aliquippa’s Zuriah Fisher chooses Penn State
After delaying his decision in early August, Aliquippa’s Zuriah Fisher has made his college choice. On Monday, Fisher announced via Twitter that he will be committing to Penn State, becoming the 25th member of James Franklin’s 2020 recruiting class. #WeAre? pic.twitter.com/5MQdlAGXt3— Zuriah Fisher (@Zfish84) September 16, 2019 The three-star defensive...
Roethlisberger out for season but determined to return to Steelers in ’20Video
When he arrived for training camp in July, Ben Roethlisberger claimed to be in his best shape in years and was eager to lead the Pittsburgh Steelers back to the Super Bowl for the first time in a decade. He felt rejuvenated mentally after a turbulent offseason and had worked...
Sam Lafferty takes another step from Hollidaysburg to the PenguinsVideo
UNIVERSITY PARK — Sam Lafferty was pretty happy Saturday. Skating on a line with the likes of NHL regular Zach Aston-Reese and 2019 first-round draft choice Samuel Poulin at training camp in Cranberry wasn’t the source of his blitheness, however. It was Penn State’s 17-10 triumph over Pitt. The Hollidaysburg...
Kevin Gorman: Losing Ben Roethlisberger for the season is seismic shift for SteelersVideo
Before Ben Roethlisberger clutched his right elbow Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers were aware their franchise quarterback was experiencing pain in his passing arm. But they trusted in his threshold. “I don’t think anyone was too worried about it,” right guard David DeCastro said. “You know Ben. Ben’s going to come...
NHL players don’t opt out of CBA, guaranteeing labor peace until ’22
NHL players announced Monday they will not opt out of the collective bargaining agreement, guaranteeing labor peace until at least 2022. The NHL Players’ Association announced its decision just before the deadline to trigger its opt-out clause. Not terminating the CBA is a positive sign negotiations are progressing toward an...
WPIAL boys soccer rankings through Sept. 15, 2019
WPIAL boys soccer rankings Class AAAA Team, record, previous 1. Norwin, 7-0-1, 2 2. Seneca Valley, 6-1, 3 3. Fox Chapel, 5-1, 5 4. Canon-McMillan, 6-1-1, 1 5. Plum, 6-0-1, — Out: North Allegheny, 4-3, 4 Class AAA 1. Franklin Regional, 5-0-1, 1 2. Moon, 6-1, 2 3. South Fayette,...
With Ben Roethlisberger lost for season, Steelers turn to Mason RudolphVideo
The Pittsburgh Steelers are at the crossroads of their season, and Ben Roethlisberger is at the crossroads of his career with news Monday that the team’s franchise quarterback will need to undergo season-ending elbow surgery. Roethlisberger clutched his right elbow and winced in pain after throwing a pair of passes...
Pair of W. Pa. roller hockey standouts to play professionally in Spain
Two members of a Westmoreland County roller hockey team are headed to Spain to play in that country’s highest league. Noah Litsko, 18, of North Huntingdon, and Ryan Soboslay, 18, of Plum, plan to join the HCR Cent Patins for the 2019-20 season. Tyler Davis, the manager of the Hot...
