Penguins forwards Evgeni Malkin, Blake Lizotte placed on injured reserve
Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Blake Lizotte and Evgeni Malkin have been placed on injured reserve due to undisclosed ailments Tuesday morning. Per a social media posting by the team, both players are considered “week-to-week.” In corresponding transactions, forwards Danton Heinen and Sam Poulin were recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey...
First Call: NFL admits blown call in Steelers-Ravens game; key Miami injury update; Tristan Jarry trade rumor
Tuesday’s “First Call” has an admission from the NFL about blowing a call in the Steelers-Ravens game. There is a key injury update surrounding Steelers-Dolphins on “Monday Night Football.” The Penguins open a long home stand against a high-scoring opponent, and we have some Tristan Jarry trade rumors. Walking it...
NFL rules analyst Gene Steratore explains where officials were right, wrong in Steelers-Ravens game
“NFL on CBS” rules analyst Gene Steratore is sticking by his original analysis from Sunday’s Steelers-Ravens game. When it comes to those three controversial calls that helped Pittsburgh win 27-22, the officials got two of them right. Even if Baltimore hates how the rules are written. Making his weekly appearance...
Tim Benz: So much from Steelers-Ravens was overshadowed by officiating debates
During a full day of debate surrounding three huge officiating calls that benefited the Steelers in their 27-22 win over the Ravens on Sunday, Pittsburgh cornerback Joey Porter Jr. gave his blunt assessment of the pass breakup he got on a play that was initially ruled a fourth-quarter touchdown for...
Chargers force 5 turnovers, send Eagles to 3rd straight loss
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Cameron Dicker kicked a go-ahead 54-yard field goal — one of his five in the game — and Tony Jefferson intercepted Jalen Hurts at the 1-yard line, lifting the Los Angeles Chargers to a 22-19 victory over the slumping Philadelphia Eagles in a messy game for both...
Ravens’ John Harbaugh still miffed by reversals vs. Steelers: ‘About as clear as mud right now’Video
BALTIMORE — A day later, John Harbaugh still wasn’t satisfied with the way the NFL determines if a catch has been made. “It’s about as clear as mud right now,” the Baltimore coach said. The Ravens lost their biggest game of the season Monday, 27-22 to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Two...
Shedeur Sanders named Browns’ starting QB for rest of season
Not even Shedeur Sanders being named the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback the rest of the season Monday could quiet the second-guessing about Kevin Stefanski’s failed 2-point conversion decisions in the 31-29 loss to Tennessee. The two conversions Sunday were poorly executed and brought up the debate of when does playing...
Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love, Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza among Heisman finalists
NEW YORK — Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin are the finalists for the Heisman Trophy for the top player in college football. The Heisman Trophy Trust announced the finalists Monday night, who are invited to...
Westmoreland Campus Clippings: Seton Hill volleyball coaching legend Rick Hall retires
Rick Hall used to play on beer-sponsored pro beach volleyball tours. He might have time to hit the sand again. After 41 seasons, Hall is retiring as women’s volleyball coach at Seton Hill. The Griffins’ hall of famer finished with a record of 822-453. “After 41 years, countless practices, bus...
Dolphins’ defense has looked like an entirely different unit during its 4-game win streak
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — By linebacker Jordyn Brooks’ estimation, the Miami Dolphins’ defensive improvement was only a matter of time. That unit had a terrible start to the season, giving up 32.3 points and 145 yards rushing per game entering Week 4. There were several reasons for that: Miami was...
Former Steeler Ryan Shazier reunites with medical team that treated him in Cincinnati
Eight years to the day after Ryan Shazier suffered a spinal cord injury, he returned to UC Medial Center to reunite with the care team that treated him and started him on a path to recovery. The former Steelers linebacker also met with patients to talk about his recovery process...
Brandin Echols, James Pierre making most of opportunity, stabilizing Steelers secondary
Joe Porter Jr., in a manner of speaking, personifies the Pittsburgh Steelers’ organizational approach to stability and continuity. After all, Porter’s father is a former team MVP who was an assistant under one of the only three head coaches the team has had since 1969. Ironic, then, that Porter’s immersion...
Colts confirm QB Daniel Jones has season-ending Achilles injury; backup Riley Leonard also hurt
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts will be without starting quarterback Daniel Jones the rest of this season. They’re not even sure if backup Riley Leonard will play next weekend, either. Coach Shane Steichen confirmed Monday the expected diagnosis that Jones tore his right Achilles tendon — and the surprise news...
Bengals’ playoff hopes need miracle after uncharacteristic error by Joe Burrow and porous defense
Expecting Joe Burrow to play perfect football for six weeks after returning from a turf toe injury and lead the Bengals to the playoffs was always a tall order, even though they nearly managed it last year by winning their last five games. The harsh reality is that unless Burrow...
Matt Campbell introduced as Penn State’s 17th football coach
UNIVERSITY PARK — As he steadily built up Iowa State’s football program, Matt Campbell regularly turned down other head coaching gigs until his dream job came open. After a decade in Ames, the 46-year-old from Massillon, Ohio, couldn’t say no to the chance to take over one of college football’s...
Pitt special teams/tight ends coach Jacob Bronowski departing for job at Auburn
As Pat Narduzzi gears the Panthers up to play in the Military Bowl on Dec. 27, he will now have two specific areas of his coaching operation in need of oversight. A source confirmed that Jacob Bronowski, who coaches the Panthers’ tight ends and special teams, is leaving for a...
Big Ten ties record with 9 teams in AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll; UConn, Texas still 1-2
The Big Ten matched The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball record with nine ranked teams as Nebraska entered at No. 24 on Monday. The conference set the mark last year on Dec. 2 and this week has three teams in the top 10 alone. UConn still is No. 1,...
Arizona takes No. 1 in AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll, Iowa State up to No. 4, Gonzaga into top 10
Arizona took over the top spot in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll on Monday, a reward for a perfect start to the season that includes a quartet of wins against ranked foes, including a lopsided victory over Auburn last weekend. Purdue, which had spent the past three...
Pitt linebacker Kyle Louis named 1st-team All-ACC; 2 others selected to 2nd team
Pitt redshirt junior linebacker Kyle Louis was a first-team selection, and kicker Trey Butkowski and linebacker Rasheem Biles earned second-team honors on the Associated Press All-ACC teams released Monday. Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King, Miami defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. and Virginia coach Tony Elliott won top individual honors. King...
5 things we learned: In AFC North, Steelers control destiny, but so do 2nd-place Ravens
Five things we learned from Steelers 27, Ravens 22: 1. Northern exposure While it’s true the Steelers got a leg up on the Ravens in the AFC North, Baltimore controls its playoff fate the rest of the way. As do the Steelers. It may sound confusing, but it’s true. If...
Matt Campbell officially named Penn State’s new coach, inking 8-year, $70.5 million deal
Penn State officially has its next football coach in Matt Campbell. On Monday morning, Penn State’s board of trustees approved Campbell’s contract, rubber-stamping his arrival in Happy Valley after news surfaced Friday that athletic director Pat Kraft had lured him from Iowa State, where Campbell had coached the past 10...
After selection Sunday dust settles, Pitt begins Military Bowl preparation
Pat Narduzzi didn’t receive any special treatment Sunday when it came to learning of Pitt’s bowl destination and opponent. He had breakfast with his family, celebrated the birthday of his wife, Donna, went to church and watched the Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens. Then, later in the afternoon, Narduzzi saw...
Penguins defenseman Harrison Brunicke named to Canada’s World Junior preliminary roster
Pittsburgh Penguins rookie defenseman Harrison Brunicke was selected for Hockey Canada’s preliminary roster for the upcoming International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) World Junior Championship tournament. Hockey Canada announced the roster Monday morning. A training camp will be staged between Dec. 12 and 22 to determine the final roster. Brunicke has...
Penn State went from 1 of nation’s top recruiting classes to the worst, but will it matter?
The first day of this week’s early national signing period came and went on Wednesday, when the bulk of the country’s top high school talent put pen to paper to continue their football careers. Penn State — as it searched for James Franklin’s replacement as head coach — signed just...
Penguins forward Justin Brazeau remains confident as he returns to the lineupVideo
Justin Brazeau has gone more than a month since recording a point. And for good reason. The Pittsburgh Penguins power forward missed all of November and the first few days of December because of an undisclosed injury. Activated from injured reserve Sunday, he rejoined the lineup for a 3-2 road...
