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Penguins Predictions: Where will team stand at Thanksgiving?
After a particularly brutal 6-4 loss in Ottawa last Nov. 17, Pittsburgh Penguins center Matt Cullen made an astute observation. “We need to have more urgency in our game,” Cullen said. “Time goes pretty quick here. We’ll find ourselves at Thanksgiving here soon.” The wise old centerman knew that spot...
Kevin Gorman: JuJu Smith-Schuster wants to show Steelers he’s ready to go deepVideo
A breakout season saw JuJu Smith-Schuster rank among the NFL leaders in receptions and yards. A tumultuous offseason saw him ascend to a role as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ top target. What Smith-Schuster wants to evolve into this season is a different player, one who adds dangerous deep threat to his...
Penguins of the Decade: No. 7, Chris Kunitz
Beat writer Jonathan Bombulie has compiled a countdown of the top Pittsburgh Penguins of the 2010s. At No. 7 is forward Chris Kunitz. Follow the Pittsburgh Penguins all season long....
As historic slump worsens, Pirates’ Clint Hurdle faces question about his job securityVideo
For perhaps the first time during his nine years as manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Clint Hurdle was forced to confront a public question about his job security. After another lopsided defeat — 11-1 to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday — Hurdle was asked if he is concerned his job...
Pirates minor league report: Aug. 21, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 61-66) lost 9-8 to Toledo (Tigers) in the first game of a doubleheader on a walk-off double. Game 2 ended too late. The Indians led 7-0 after one inning, and the Mud Hens scored seven unanswered runs in the final two innings. RHP Geoff Hartlieb (4-1, 2.78) took...
Nationals tag Joe Musgrove early in dismantling of PiratesVideo
After a one-night reprieve, the free-fall continues. A six-run third inning did in starter Joe Musgrove, and the Pittsburgh Pirates managed just three singles off of Washington starter Patrick Corbin in an 11-1 Nationals win Wednesday night. It was the Pirates’ 29th loss in 37 games since the All-Star break,...
Ryan Shazier happy to show teammate Devin Bush the ropes in the NFLVideo
In his first NFL action, Steelers linebacker Devin Bush collected 10 tackles in the first half of the team’s opening exhibition game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Nothing to this game, right rook? But when teammate Ryan Shazier offers advice, the 10th overall pick in the draft must be all...
Consistency fueling what Starling Marte believes is his best season for Pirates
Starling Marte was named the Pittsburgh Pirates most valuable player last season in balloting by the Baseball Writers Association of America’s local chapter. Regardless of whether he repeats, Marte said he believes this is his best season. There is no disputing Marte has been more consistent in 2019. The veteran...
Mt. Pleasant graduate Kurt Aumer nominated for off-field honor
Kurt Aumer was viewed as one of the good guys when he played football at Mt. Pleasant. His knack for community involvement and attention to those around him were traits he took with him to college. Now the junior defensive lineman at Monmouth could receive an award because of it....
NBC to use ‘High Sky’ play-by-play camera for Steelers-Titans game Sunday
The Steelers’ preseason game Sunday night in Tennessee will offer a different viewpoint for television viewers. Instead of using the traditional sideline camera angle, NBC will implement the “High Sky” camera as the primary play-by-play angle. The camera will be positioned at the line of scrimmage and 50 feet above...
Dukes will move five nonconference games to PPG Paints Arena, La Roche
While renovation work continues on Duquesne’s UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, the men’s basketball team will play 12 nonconference games off-campus, including four at La Roche University and one at PPG Paints Arena. The Dukes, who are 16-4 in nonconference home games under third-year coach Keith Dambrot, will open the season Nov....
Pirates’ Jameson Taillon optimistic; Francisco Cervelli progressing
Jameson Taillon remains about 18 months away from pitching in a spring training game. But the long road back from Tommy John surgery began for the Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher. “ ‘Jamo’ is eight days post-(surgery),” Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said, “and he had a nice landmark yesterday,...
Kevin Gorman: Pressure brings out best in Steelers kicker Chris Boswell
Mike Tomlin promised to “create a little pressure” for Chris Boswell this preseason, pushing the fifth-year kicker to return to Pro Bowl form for the Pittsburgh Steelers. That became the burning question throughout training camp: What constituted a pressure kick? The countdown kicks at Saint Vincent or the field-goal showdown...
In need of arms, Pirates recall pitchers Dario Agrazal, Parker Markel
Clint Hurdle speculated Wednesday afternoon that in the absence of any roster moves, the Pittsburgh Pirates would have had only three bullpen arms available for that night’s game against the Washington Nationals. So the Pirates brought in some reinforcements: right-handers Dario Agrazal and Parker Markel were recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis....
Steelers receivers grateful to have Ray Sherman on board until vacancy is filled
When James Washington reported to his second training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers, it didn’t take long to discover Darryl Drake wasn’t the only veteran coach providing wisdom in his position room. Ray Sherman, who served as the team’s offensive coordinator in 1998, was back at Saint Vincent from the...
Pirates’ Chris Archer goes on IL with shoulder inflammation
A day after leaving his outing because of shoulder discomfort, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Chris Archer was examined by physicians, who recommended rest. “We will reassess in about 7 -10 days,” Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday. “Chris will remain with the club and continue his conditioning program...
New format greets players at Tour Championship for the 1st time
ATLANTA — Justin Thomas has a two-shot lead, and the Tour Championship hasn’t even started. If that seems difficult to fathom, consider someone could win this week without having the lowest 72-hole score. And remember, such a radical change was to make the FedEx Cup finale easier to follow. The...
Ex-Central Catholic star transfers from Penn State to Pitt
John Petrishen may not play immediately at Pitt, but there remains an avenue for the former all-state safety from Central Catholic to make an impact over the next two seasons. After transferring from Penn State, he ventured into the Pitt’s deep safety position Wednesday on the penultimate day of training...
Serena Williams in spotlight at U.S. Open after last year’s dust-up with chair umpire
As the start of the 2019 U.S. Open approaches, the indelible image from last year’s tournament does not involve a particularly remarkable shot or a champion holding a trophy. Instead, it is — and likely will remain — Serena Williams pointing her index finger at chair umpire Carlos Ramos while...
Penguins assistant Bill Guerin named Wild general manager
Pittsburgh Penguins assistant general manager Bill Guerin, who won a Stanley Cup with the team as a player in 2009 and advanced within the organization to perform simultaneous front-office roles, was named the fourth general manager of the Minnesota Wild. He will be introduced by the Wild on Thursday during...
Ex-Central Catholic star John Petrishen transfers from Penn State to Pitt
John Petrishen may not play immediately at Pitt, but there remains an avenue for the former all-state safety from Central Catholic to make an impact over the next two seasons. After transferring from Penn State, he ventured into the Pitt’s deep safety position Wednesday on the penultimate day of training...
Arkansas basketball transfer Gabe Osabuohien to play at WVU
West Virginia announced Wednesday that Arkansas transfer Gabe Osabuohien has joined the men’s basketball team. The 6-foot-7, 230-pound forward attended Arkansas the last two seasons, where he played in 54 games. He has two years of eligibility remaining. WVU Associate Athletics Director/Communications Bryan Messerly said in an email that “we...
USWNT’s Carli Lloyd impresses with 55-yard field goal at Eagles practice
Pressure? Carli Lloyd has no time for pressure. The U.S. Women’s National Team soccer great — a two-time FIFA Player of the Year and World Cup champion whose 113 goals rank seventh in women’s soccer history — put on quite a display at a joint practice between the Philadelphia Eagles...
Joan Jett, Carrie Underwood team up for ‘Sunday Night Football’ songVideo
“Waiting All Day for Sunday Night” is coming back to NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” this season, just in time for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season opener. A new version of the song, which brings Joan Jett and Carrie Underwood together, will premiere on “SNF” Week 1 with the Steelers visiting the...
Former Rangers and ‘Miracle on Ice’ player charged in attack
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. — Mark Pavelich, a forward on the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” U.S. Olympic hockey team who went on to play for the New York Rangers and two other NHL teams, has been charged with assault for allegedly beating a neighbor with a metal pole and breaking several...
