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Steelers 4 Downs: Bengals a near-ideal foe to get Kenny Pickett, new play-caller jumpstarted
1. If not against them… The Pittsburgh Steelers’ new coordinator/playcaller tandem taking over for the fired Matt Canada has been afforded fortuitous scheduling, at least inasmuch as the opponents’ pass defense. Eddie Faulkner handled the game plan, and Mike Sullivan will call the plays for the Steelers’ 1 p.m. game...
Pitt’s 30-19 loss to Duke in finale turns into a repeat of tough season
In the bitter aftermath of a miserable season, Pitt’s 30-19 loss to Duke on Saturday in Durham, N.C., doesn’t matter as much as what coach Pat Narduzzi will do to fix the program’s trajectory in the days, weeks and months to come. There were the same problems that have plagued...
Michigan State hires Jonathan Smith away from Oregon State, hoping he turn around another program
Michigan State hired coach Jonathan Smith away from No. 15 Oregon State on Saturday. The Spartans are hoping Smith can rebuild a program that crumbled with Mel Tucker in charge. Tucker was suspended in early September and fired later in the month for acknowledging he had phone sex with a...
Nick Singleton committed to Penn State in 2024
DETROIT — Nick Singleton held his arms outstretched as if a burden had been lifted from his shoulders. The sophomore running back, after crossing into the Ford Field end zone, basked in the moment before others joined. Offensive lineman Vega Ioane hoisted him in the air. Athletic director Pat Kraft...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Nothing should be off-limits to get Penguins on track
Going into Saturday night’s home game vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Pittsburgh Penguins had just 19 wins in regulation time over their last 64 games. They blew a 2-0 third-period lead at Buffalo on Friday night, losing 3-2. The Penguins’ season has taken on familiar characteristics that have been...
U.S. teenager Ziegler wins NHK Trophy with near-flawless free skate
OSAKA, Japan — Ava Marie Ziegler performed a near-flawless free skate Saturday to win the NHK Trophy and lead a U.S. 1-2 finish on the podium. Fifth after the short program, Ziegler landed all of her jumps cleanly to score a personal-best 138.46 points in the free skate for her...
5 questions Steelers can address following change in offensive coordinators
The person designing the plays has changed in the wake of Matt Canada’s firing as Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator. So has the person who will wear the headset and communicate with quarterback Kenny Pickett on game days. As far as the actual plays that will be used when the Steelers...
Pirates A to Z: Andre Jackson brought a free, easy approach as starter, bulk reliever
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Andre Jackson Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 27 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 210 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Went 1-3 with a 4.99 ERA and 1.21 WHIP, with 57 strikeouts and 22...
Peters Township stops Cathedral Prep to reach state semifinals for 1st time
ERIE – Just how far can Peters Township take this? Six days after winning their first WPIAL football championship, the Indians showed no signs of slowing. In fact, they made more history Friday when a 33-14 victory at District 10’s Cathedral Prep (7-4) secured their first state semifinal berth. The...
No. 11 Penn State closes season with 42-0 win over Michigan State, awaits New Year’s Six bowl bidVideo
DETROIT — Drew Allar threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns, and Kaytron Allen ran for a career-high 137 yards, providing No. 11 Penn State with plenty of offense in a 42-0 win over Michigan State on Friday night. The Nittany Lions (10-2, 7-2 Big Ten, No. 11 CFP )...
20 times tough: Aliquippa handles McKeesport to add to record total of WPIAL championshipsVideo
Cameron Lindsey could sum up Aliquippa’s night in just a few words: “Three for three.” Three touchdowns for him. Three straight titles for the Quips. “A game like this, in a big moment right here, it’s just amazing,” said the senior, who scored three times on his future college field...
North Allegheny rolls into PIAA semifinals with rout of McDowell
WPIAL champion North Allegheny defended its home turf Friday, defeating McDowell, 41-7, in the first round of the PIAA Class 6A playoffs. Last season, the Tigers had an early exit in the first round of the state playoffs, but with a talented core of seniors, they wouldn’t let that happen...
Marc-Andre Fleury defies NHL, wears custom mask on Native American Heritage night
Marc-Andre Fleury wore a custom mask for the Minnesota Wild’s Native American Heritage night Friday after being told by the NHL it was not allowed. Fleury took the ice for the team’s game against the Colorado Avalanche wearing the specially designed mask. Agent Allan Walsh confirmed earlier in the day...
Penguins stumble again on power play, blow 2-goal lead in loss to Sabres
Any hopes of success the Pittsburgh Penguins harbored by reassembling their power-play units were not realized as they fell to the Buffalo Sabres in a come-from-ahead 3-2 loss at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y. on Friday. With superstar forward Sidney Crosby headlining one power-play unit and fellow luminary center Evgeni...
Greatest of The Games: 5 of the most memorable meetings between Ohio State and Michigan
If it is Michigan-Ohio State, it is most likely a huge game. No rivalry has produced more games matching Associated Press ranked teams (No. 49 on Saturday), top-10 matchups (26) and top-five games (13). The Game is filled with lore and legends and thrilling performances. Even before the second-ranked Buckeyes...
Back to back for Belle Vernon: Leopards shut out Avonworth in Class 3A title gameVideo
It wasn’t dazzling plays or finesse that propelled Belle Vernon to a championship this time. No, the Leopards got some dirt under their fingernails on the cold sod Friday at Acrisure Stadium, using a firm-handed defense to limit Avonworth in a 26-0 victory that produced a title repeat. This win...
Minor league report: Goaltender Magnus Hellberg, Penguins beaten by CheckersVideo
Goaltender Magnus Hellberg made 24 saves on 29 shots for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 6-3 road loss to the Charlotte Checkers at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday. The result dropped Hellberg’s record to 1-2-0. Defenseman Ty Smith had a goal and an assist for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (8-7-2-0) while...
Bench-clearing skirmish leaves both teams short-handed as RMU loses to Jacksonville
Robert Morris and Jacksonville got together Friday ready to play a college basketball game at UPMC Events Center. Neither team figured on coming away with an empty bench. Robert Morris certainly didn’t want to drop its third consecutive game, either. Unfortunately for the Colonials, both came true. Playing the final...
Florida will turn to Tim Tebow for motivational help before facing rival and No. 5 Florida State
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida will turn to one of its greatest players for help before facing rival and fifth-ranked Florida State on Saturday. The Gators, the National Football Foundation and the College Hall of Fame will jointly honor 2007 Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow in the Swamp at the end...
Hill’s special TD catch and Holland’s 99-yard INT return lead Dolphins past Jets 34-13Video
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Tyreek Hill celebrated a touchdown catch by giving the ball to his new wife in the stands, Jevon Holland returned an intercepted first-half Hail Mary attempt 99 yards for a score and the Miami Dolphins cruised past the New York Jets, 34-13, in the NFL’s first...
Pitt pounds Oregon State in NIT Preseason consolation game
After the second of Pitt’s five consecutive games against power conference teams ended in a 76-51 victory against Oregon State on Friday, Blake Hinson was asked to comment on that tough stretch of games. “Tough for whom?” Hinson said on the 93.7 FM postgame show. Call him brash, but don’t...
Steelers notes: George Pickens hopeful for more open offense under Eddie Faulkner
George Pickens said he was not aware of Tuesday’s dismissal of Matt Canada until he showed up for work Wednesday. As for new offensive coordinator Eddie Faulkner and the energy he brings to the Pittsburgh Steelers offense, Pickens probably won’t be asked explicitly to provide his input. He indicated Friday...
Brooks hits 5 from long range, scores a career-high 26 points as Butler beats Penn State 88-78Video
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Pierre Brooks scored a career-high 26 points, Jahmyl Telfort added 18 and Butler cruised to an 88-78 victory over Penn State on Friday in the ESPN Events Invitational. Penn State trailed the entire second half but pulled within 64-61 on Kanye Clary’s jumper with 7 minute, 57...
‘Not just a thumper’ – In 1st test in every-down role, Steelers’ Elandon Roberts thrives
Before Sunday, Elandon Roberts had appeared in 116 NFL regular-season games with 84 starts. He has won two Super Bowl rings, been part of three teams and been named a captain of two. But as much of a presence as Roberts has been in the middle of teams’ defenses, Roberts...
Mark Madden: Some advice for Eddie Faulkner in his Steelers coordinator debut
New Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Eddie Faulkner has blocked much of the local media on X/Twitter. But he hasn’t yet blocked me. So I must be doing something right. It’s in the spirit of that unsteady alliance that I offer Faulkner the following advice: NO JET SWEEPS. Don’t call any. Not...
