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Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry scheduled to start against Canadiens
The Pittsburgh Penguins are scheduled to start goaltender Tristan Jarry for Tuesday’s home game against the Montreal Canadiens at PPG Paints Arena. Coach Mike Sullivan announced Jarry’s status following an optional morning skate. In 36 games this season, Jarry has a 14-17-4 record, a 2.50 goals against average, a .914...
Pirates lock up All-Star right-handed pitcher Mitch Keller to 5-year contract extension
BRADENTON, Fla. — Mitch Keller impressed the Pittsburgh Pirates as much with his character as he did with his rise to All-Star pitcher, making him appear a safe bet to bank on for the future. The Pirates locked up another franchise cornerstone Thursday morning, agreeing to a five-year contract extension...
First Call: Justin Fields on trade preference, Acrisure Stadium; ex-Steelers move through coaching ranks
Thursday’s “First Call” takes a closer look at the trade rumors connecting Justin Fields and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Specifics surrounding Cam Heyward’s surgery are revealed. Some former Steelers are popping up on various coaching staffs. The Penguins look to shake their out of their losing funk against another struggling NHL...
Ryan Borucki’s new glove a purr-fect fit, much like lefty’s relief role for Pirates
BRADENTON, Fla. — Ryan Borucki couldn’t stop smiling while getting ready for Photo Day, showing off his prized new glove to teammates inside the Pirate City clubhouse. The Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed reliever had a creative idea for a Rawlings REV1X custom glove, so he asked Rawlings representative Stevie Cohen if...
U mad, bro?: Readers get ‘biblical’ as they sound off about Steelers’ QBs, Russell Wilson, Mike Tomlin, Bill Cowher
This week’s “U mad, bro?” features angst over the Steelers’ quarterback situation, the Bible, ‘80s pop songs, and Bill Cowher’s playoff record. Obviously, I listed those things in order of general overall importance. Those topics may come off a little disjointed and scattered. Just know that the connecting thread is...
Minor league report: Penguins fall to Phantoms in overtimeVideo
Goaltender Joel Blomqvist made 33 saves on 36 shots for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 3-2 overtime loss to the rival Lehigh Valley Phantoms at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. The result dropped Blomqvist’s record to 16-7-5. Forwards Jagger Joshua and Alex Nylander scored goals for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton...
Zach Hicks makes 3 free throws with 3 seconds left to lift Penn State past No. 12 Illinois, 90-89
STATE COLLEGE — While Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center might hold three times as many fans as the program’s rickety old Rec Hall, the nearly 100-year-old facility was at its atmospheric best Wednesday night — at No. 12 Illinois’ expense. Zach Hicks made three free throws after being fouled on...
State Supreme Court says PIAA is subject to open-records laws
HARRISBURG — The PIAA is a public entity and subject to the Right to Know Law, the state Supreme Court has ruled. The court’s decision was handed down Wednesday. More than two years ago, the PIAA asked the state Supreme Court to review a Commonwealth Court decision that ruled the...
The stretch run of the NBA season has arrived. It’s time for the playoff pushVideo
There’s no NBA player who is a bigger fan of harness racing than Denver’s Nikola Jokic. He owns horses, goes to tracks whenever he can and even accepted one of his MVP awards while riding around at his farm in Serbia. He knows the stretch run often decides races. And...
Many players from the 2022 Beijing Olympics are making an impact in the NHLVideo
Just two years ago, hockey at the Beijing Olympics went ahead without NHL players because of covid-19 pandemic-related scheduling issues. “Gosh, that feels like so long ago,” said Matthew Knies, who played for the United States. “It’s crazy.” Crazy that since then, more than two dozen of those 2022 Winter...
Tiger Woods’ son is taking his first step toward trying to play on the PGA TourVideo
HOBE SOUND, Fla. — The 15-year-old son of Tiger Woods is taking the first step toward trying to play on the PGA Tour. Charlie Woods is entered in a pre-qualifier for the Cognizant Classic. The pre-qualifier for Woods is Thursday at Lost Lake Golf Club. The top 25 and ties...
Lions retool defensive coaching staff, hiring Deshea Townsend, Terrell Williams and Jim O’NeilVideo
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions reshaped their staff on defense by hiring Deshea Townsend to coach defensive backs, Terrell Williams to lead the line and Jim O’Neil as an assistant. The Lions made the moves Wednesday, a day after releasing veteran safety Tracy Walker. Detroit drafted Walker in...
For Penguins president Kyle Dubas, nothing is off the table as the trade deadline approaches
Kyle Dubas was surprised Tuesday. Disappointed by the Penguins’ 5-4 overtime loss to the New York Islanders? Absolutely. But the team’s president of hockey operations was very surprised by what he saw in PPG Paints Arena. Coming off an emotional weekend in which the franchise celebrated the legacy of icon...
Next on the Tee: Former Rams QB Jim Everett offers football insights, plus golf memories
On this episode of Next on the Tee, host Chris Mascaro is joined by former Rams Pro Bowl quarterback Jim Everett, 2014 Georgia PGA Teacher of the Year Kevin Roman, former Tour caddie and founder of Inspiring Warriors Golf Russ Holden, and Oklahoma Junior Golf Hall of Famer, Tour caddie...
New Pitt assistant Jeremy Darveau talks ball, offensive line with Hall of Famer Jimbo Covert
During one of his first days on the job as an assistant coach on Pat Narduzzi’s staff, Jeremy Darveau found himself in a 15-minute conversation with a member of Pitt’s Board of Trustees. “It was the coolest thing I’ve ever been a part of,” Pitt’s new offensive line coach said...
Penguins’ Noel Acciari nearing return after recovering from concussionVideo
When injured players are able to suit up and get back to practicing with teammates minus any restrictions, it’s usually a pretty good sign that they’re trending in the right direction with regards to recovering from whatever sidelined them. That’s the spot Pittsburgh Penguins forward Noel Acciari appears to be...
Penguins place forward Colin White on waivers
The Pittsburgh Penguins placed forward Colin White on waivers Wednesday afternoon, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. White, 27, has appeared in 11 games this year for the Penguins but hasn’t recorded a point. Injuries and inefficiency among the club’s forwards had led to White’s deployment in various roles since he...
Tim Benz: The Penguins’ nostalgia buzz can only last so long
The Pittsburgh Penguins have lost three times over the past seven days, yet it still feels like they had a pretty good week. When you welcome back a franchise icon like Jaromir Jagr for the first time in almost a quarter century to retire his jersey, those emotions resonate beyond...
Mark Madden: Coaching isn’t the Penguins’ biggest problem, but it impacts major flaws
Firing Mike Sullivan wouldn’t matter now, nor would a coaching switch have changed the course of the Penguins’ season had it happened earlier. This isn’t 2009 0r 2016. These Penguins were going to go splat at some point, and that time is upon us. But it’s fair to say that...
Former QB coach Mike Sullivan remains on Steelers’ staff as senior offensive assistant
After spending the past three seasons as the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks coach, Mike Sullivan has transitioned into a role as senior offensive assistant. Sullivan’s new title is listed on the Steelers official website. Sullivan remained with the organization and agreed to a new role when the Steelers hired former Los...
Analysis: Pitt must buckle up for 5 must-win games
Let’s suspend reality for a moment and pretend that Pitt’s 33-point loss at Wake Forest on Tuesday night was, actually, the ACC opener. It’s early December. Pitt fans can use the excuse that the Panthers and their stable of new faces — two freshmen, two transfers — just aren’t used...
Street in front of Pirate City named in honor of Pirates great Roberto Clemente
BRADENTON, Fla. – A section of the street in front of Pirate City, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ spring training complex, was renamed “Roberto Clemente Memorial Way” on Wednesday in honor of the late Pirates great and Hall of Fame right fielder. For Roberto Clemente Jr., the symbolism is as important as...
First Call: Former Steelers rival says Russell Wilson will come to Pittsburgh; Big Ben’s Mike Tomlin-Bill Cowher comparison
A former rival of the Pittsburgh Steelers sure sounds like he is pushing Russell Wilson toward Pittsburgh. Ben Roethlisberger draws an interesting comparison between Mike Tomlin and Bill Cowher. We check in on some legal issues surrounding a budding Baltimore Ravens star. Plus, we bid a fond farewell to an...
Tim Benz: Steelers’ QB situation gets national media to wonder if the franchise ‘has become unserious’
For a change, it’s not just the local media and fans in Pittsburgh willing to be critical of the Steelers. As a collective, the national media has far too often lashed back and mocked local frustrations over the Steelers. Now, some in those positions are lending a critique of the...
Pirates prospect Termarr Johnson believes camp injury taught him to overcome adversity
BRADENTON, Fla. — Termarr Johnson is the youngest player at Pittsburgh Pirates spring training for the second consecutive year, and the 19-year-old second baseman is hoping to get a full experience this time. The inaugural big league camp for the No. 4 overall pick of the 2022 MLB Draft was...
