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Blue Jackets acquire Matt Duchene from Senators
OTTAWA, Ontario — The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired Matt Duchene from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for two top prospects on Friday, adding a veteran center as they make a push for a playoff spot. The 28-year-old Duchene, one of the top players available ahead of Monday’s NHL trade deadline,...
Penn State’s Sandy Barbour among nation’s top-paid ADs
UNIVERSITY PARK — Sandy Barbour will be at Penn State for another half-decade making more than $1 million per year. The Penn State Board of Trustees’ compensation committee approved the athletic director’s new deal on Thursday. Barbour’s contract will be become official Friday afternoon when the Board of Trustees as...
Penguins-Flyers Stadium Series game still set for Saturday night … for now
The NHL Stadium Series game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers is still set for 8 p.m. Saturday night at Lincoln Financial Field, the league announced Friday afternoon. In a press release, the league said “despite there being some level of precipitation in the forecast,” preparations are ongoing to...
Steelers re-sign veteran DL Tyson Alualu to 2-year deal
The Pittsburgh Steelers have remained remarkably stable along the offensive and defensive lines in recent years, and that will continue to Friday’s announced re-signing of veteran defensive end Tyson Alualu. The 31-year-old Alualu inked a two-year deal. He had served as the top backup at all three starting defensive line...
After Manny Machado, Padres could be open to more big signings
PEORIA, Ariz. — After adding Manny Machado, the San Diego Padres didn’t shoot down the notion that another big news conference could be ahead. With Bryce Harper, Dallas Keuchel and Craig Kimbrel still free agents, could the Padres make another surprising signing? “We’re always open-minded to looking at improving our...
Energized Pirates ready for Saturday’s Grapefruit League openerVideo
BRADENTON, Fla. — The Pittsburgh Pirates finished their final workout Friday at Pirate City on a positive note when right fielder Gregory Polanco perfectly executed a sliding drill on a padded mat. It was a symbolic ending for both Polanco, who suffered a season-ending shoulder injury on an awkward slide...
Patriots owner Robert Kraft charged with soliciting prostitution in Florida
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is being charged with misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution after he was twice videotaped paying for a sex act at an illicit massage parlor, police in Florida said Friday. Jupiter police told reporters Friday that the 77-year-old Kraft hasn’t been arrested. A warrant will be...
Keith Dambrot’s immediate quest for Duquesne is improvement over respect
Keith Dambrot smiles when he thinks about the Atlantic 10 preseason poll. “We were (picked) 11th (among 14 teams),” Duquesne’s coach said of voting by coaches and media. “We were 14th the year before and finished 10th. We earned so much respect that they picked us 11th.” Gaining respect is...
First call: Crowded playoff picture puts more pressure on Penguins
In “First Call” Friday, we look at the jam-packed NHL Eastern Conference. The NBA may lower its age restriction. And Pitt hoops needs some time to recover. It`s getting dicey With their 4-0 loss at home to San Jose, the Penguins failed to pick up any points Thursday. Carolina had...
Garth Brooks on spring training with Pirates: ‘This is heaven for me’Video
BRADENTON, Fla. — As much as Garth Brooks enjoyed having a locker stall between Jameson Taillon and Chris Archer and sharing left field and a batting cage with Corey Dickerson, the country music legend will leave Pirate City cherishing another memory. Brooks was as thrilled about kneeling down to have...
Tim Benz, Jonathan Bombulie discuss what to watch for in Penguins-Flyers outdoor game
Tribune-Review Penguins beat writer Jonathan Bombulie is in Philadelphia for the Penguins-Flyers Stadium Series game Saturday. He joins me for Friday’s Sided.co podcast. Is Evgeni Malkin going to have to fight after his recent stick-swinging incident against the Flyers? What’s the backup plan for the weather if it turns bad?...
Football footnotes: Jets reportedly concerned about Le’Veon Bell’s weight
In this edition of “Friday Football Footnotes,” the Jets are worried that Le’Veon Bell is too heavy and that Antonio Brown may want too much money in a new contract. Also, a Troy Polamalu flashback. And the latest reason why Deion Sanders is a jackwagon. Is that Le`Veon Bell or...
Tim Benz: Steelers brass hated the word circus. What do they think of rebuild?
For two guys who didn’t want to admit the Steelers were a “circus,” they sure are doing a lot to tear down the big top. Team president Art Rooney II bristled at references to the Black and Gold being a “circus” after a chaotic 2018 came to a disappointing close....
Pearson, Penguins watching weather in advance of outdoor game in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – After coming close twice before, Pittsburgh Penguins winger Tanner Pearson is anxious to play in his first outdoor NHL game, an NHL Stadium Series matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers at Lincoln Financial Field scheduled for Saturday night. Give the weather forecast, though, his wait might extend another day....
Penguins have no choice but to treat outdoor game as serious business
PHILADELPHIA — As the Pittsburgh Penguins practiced Friday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field in preparation for their Stadium Series game against the Philadelphia Flyers, a wave of pleasant nostalgia came over goalie Matt Murray. In his mind, he was a kid again, breathing in the cold air of Thunder Bay,...
Penguins struggle against the West again, get shut out by Sharks
Perhaps it’s a good thing the Pittsburgh Penguins play their next 10 games against teams from the Eastern Conference. They haven’t gotten anything to show from their recent matchups against the best the West has to offer. The Penguins have lost just twice in their past six games, and both...
Robert Morris rallies past LIU Brooklyn with strong 2nd half
Matty McConnell posted 12 points as Robert Morris topped Long Island-Brooklyn, 62-49, on Thursday night. Dante Treacy had 10 points for Robert Morris (14-14, 9-6 Northeast Conference). Robert Morris entered the locker room at halftime trailing narrowly, 27-22, but the Colonials were able to outscore the Blackbirds 40-22 in the...
Kevin Gorman: Hard to embrace Bob Nutting’s spin on Pirates’ payroll
BRADENTON, Fla. — Spend an hour asking Bob Nutting questions and the first thing baseball fans want to know is whether even the Pittsburgh Pirates chairman believes his own bull. The answer is an unapologetic yes. Nutting puts a politician’s spin on his ownership, with evasive answers that tend to...
Shawn Windsor: Zion Williamson injury reminds us the NCAA is a farce
He’s got a first name that crackles almost as much as his game, rooted in biblical history, which roughly translates to “highest point,” a fitting description of Duke’s freshman sensation, Zion Williamson. He’s the biggest college star in years, a next-generation blend of power, size and immortal hops, and when...
Outdoors Xtras: Electronic hand warmer, cash advice and breakfast recipe
GEAR OF THE WEEK Gear name: Zippo rechargeable A hand warmer and a tasty breakfast recipe are a good combination for winter camping. Company: Zippo ( Gear type: Hand warmer Product description: If you know Zippo, you know the company long has made hand warmers that run on lighter fluid...
Chartiers Valley grad Mason returns to lacrosse, hopes to help budding Westminster program
Two years ago, Kim Eldridge was charged with building the Westminster women’s lacrosse program from the ground up. As is the case with many fledgling teams, the Titans had their share of struggles. They went 1-9 in their inaugural season then improved to a more-respectable 5-9 last season, though they...
Think outside the box when calling coyotes
The secret is there’s really no secret. Oh, lots of predator hunters wish it were so. They want there to be a single key, a mystic answer, a largely unknown, otherworldly, hush-hush tactic that regularly brings more coyotes to the gun. So they ask. Over and over. Like seekers after...
Hempfield grad Bewak named captain of prostyle wrestling team
Paul Bewak is considered the top wrestler in John Hopkins history after finishing his career in 2015 as a three-time NCAA Division III All-American with a 135-24 record. He is the winningest wrestler in school history. The 2011 Hempfield grad on Thursday was named team captain of the Pennsylvania Great...
U.S. Amateur returning to Oakmont in 2021
Sean Knapp was walking his dog in Oakmont late Thursday afternoon when he learned the U.S. Amateur Championship will return to Oakmont Country Club for a sixth time in 2021. Knapp said he let out a “woo-hoo” before thinking, “Too bad it’s not this year. I’d be exempt.” Knapp, who...
Sharks present ‘different challenges’ for Crosby, Penguins
The only game the Pittsburgh Penguins have lost in their past five occurred against Calgary, the team with the most points in the Western Conference. The team with the second-most points in the West, the San Jose Sharks, present the latest challenge on Thursday night at PPG Paints Arena. Not...
