Cowboys top Patrick Mahomes’ 4th-down magic in Thanksgiving win
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott threw for two touchdowns, Malik Davis sprinted 43 yards for a score and the Dallas Cowboys overcame two fourth-down TD throws from Patrick Mahomes in a 31-28 Thanksgiving victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday. CeeDee Lamb scored the first Dallas touchdown and finished...
Jordan Love tosses 4 TDs, Packers beat Lions on Thanksgiving
DETROIT — Jordan Love had plenty of time to pass and took full advantage. Jared Goff did not, and Micah Parsons had a lot to do with that. Love converted a pair of fourth downs with scoring passes in the first half and finished with a career-high-matching four touchdown throws,...
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers returns to practice as full participant
Sporting a new black wrap on his fractured left wrist, Aaron Rodgers was a full participant in practice Thursday for the Pittsburgh Steelers. It represented the first extended practice participation for Rodgers since he injured his wrist in the first half two weeks ago against Cincinnati, and it is a...
Steelers searching for way to stop NFL’s ‘superhero,’ Bills QB, defending MVP Josh Allen
The defending NFL MVP is visiting Acrisure Stadium on Sunday and, for once, it’s not Lamar Jackson or even Patrick Mahomes. Josh Allen will try to continue his mastery of the Pittsburgh Steelers when the Buffalo Bills visit in a game that is borderline must-win situation for both teams. Allen...
Fuzzy Zoeller, 2-time major champion haunted by racist joke about Tiger Woods, dies at 74
Fuzzy Zoeller, a two-time major champion and one of golf’s most gregarious characters whose career was tainted by a racially insensitive joke about Tiger Woods, has died, according to a longtime colleague. He was 74. A cause of death was not immediately available. Brian Naugle, the tournament director of the...
Minor league report: Philip Tomasino sparks Penguins’ winVideo
Forward Phillip Tomasino scored the winning goal and recorded two assists for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 6-3 victory against the rival Hershey Bears at the Giant Center in Hershey on Wednesday. Assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday, Tomasino also collected a fighting major with Bears defenseman David Gucciardi to record...
Opportunistic Pitt defense looks to keep interceptions coming vs. Miami
When it comes to interceptions, Pat Narduzzi is a hard man to please. Before Pitt’s fall camp broke in late August, Narduzzi relayed to reporters that he and his staff had counted 19 dropped picks from 2024 — missed opportunities they felt players should have seized. Ultimately, the Panthers finished...
Penn State plays waiting game as coaching decision, possible player exodus loom
STATE COLLEGE — Since he became Penn State’s interim coach, Terry Smith has put things bluntly. After this weekend’s regular-season finale at Rutgers, Smith admits he’s not sure what comes next for a program still seeking a permanent coach. “We’re encouraging our guys to keep an open mind,” Smith said....
Penguins get back on winning track with festive but imperfect victory over Sabres
The Pittsburgh Penguins enjoyed one of their most buoyant crowds of the season at PPG Paints Arena on Wednesday as they hosted the Buffalo Sabres for their seemingly traditional “Thanksgiving Eve” game. They were presumably thankful to witness an imperfect 4-2 victory, which was only the third triumph in the...
LSU confirms Kelly was fired ‘without cause’ and is owed his full $54 million buyout
Former LSU coach Brian Kelly received a letter from LSU on Wednesday confirming that he was fired without cause and is owed “liquidated damages as required” under his contract of about $54 million. The letter, obtained by The Associated Press, clears the way for Kelly to withdraw a Nov. 10...
Blue Jays and free-agent pitcher Dylan Cease agree to $210 million, 7-year deal, AP source says
Free-agent pitcher Dylan Cease and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a $210 million, seven-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday night. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a physical and had not...
Duquesne hits triple digits in win over Central State
Duquesne can be happy with the win. The Dukes’ defense? That’s another matter. Through seven games, it’s no secret coach Dru Joyce III’s focus has centered around the pace of his team’s play. “We’re not playing in the 60s now,” he said. “We’re playing in the 90s, almost.” With it,...
Penguins assign rookie goaltender Sergei Murashov to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Pittsburgh Penguins rookie goaltender Sergei Murashov was assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League on Wednesday. In corresponding transactions, veteran goaltender Tristan Jarry and rookie forward Ville Koivunen were activated from injured reserve and rejoined the active roster. Recalled to the NHL roster Nov. 4, Murashov appeared in four...
Robert Morris stings UIC from 3-point range in convincing victory
With 3-pointers falling like confetti, Robert Morris torched former Horizon league rival UIC on Wednesday at the UPMC Events Center with an 88-74 victory. The Colonials drained 15 of their 31 attempts beyond the arc, defeating the Flames for the first time. RMU improved to 4-3 heading into the Urban-Bennett...
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers seeks ‘different outcome’ as he prepares to return to lineup
Aaron Rodgers wasn’t wearing a brace or cast on his fractured left wrist following practice Wednesday. Then again, the 41-year-old Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback didn’t take part in the workout, either. As was the case the previous Wednesday, Rodgers spent the day working with the strength and conditioning staff to heal...
Regardless of quarterback, Steelers want more from lackluster passing game
Losses in four of the past six games have cost the Pittsburgh Steelers sole possession of first place in the AFC North. Once ahead comfortably in the division, the Steelers take a 6-5 record into their game Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. The defense’s issues have been well-documented. Quarterback Aaron...
Steelers notes: Andrus Peat prepared to step in at tackle; Pat Freiermuth honored
For many of the 127 games Andrus Peat has played in the NFL, he’s been at offensive tackle. Though Peat has much more regularly practiced at guard since joining the Pittsburgh Steelers, out of necessity, his focus has shifted to tackle this week. “Whatever the team needs to win,” Peat...
Steelers injury report: DK Metcalf does not practice; Alex Highsmith, Joey Porter Jr. limited
Wide receiver DK Metcalf sat out Pittsburgh Steelers practice Wednesday, three days after suffering an ankle injury during a loss at the Chicago Bears. Coach Mike Tomlin on Tuesday indicated Metcalf’s ailment likely would not prevent him from playing in Sunday’s home game against the Buffalo Bills. In a similar...
Pitt hopes to be sharp on field goals, punts in pivotal regular-season finale with Miami
As Pitt reached its critical end-of-season juncture, closing out the year against three straight ranked opponents, it began without the steady services of kicker Trey Butkowski. Butkowski, a true freshman who had made 19 of 21 field goal tries leading into Nov. 15 when Pitt hosted No. 9 Notre Dame,...
Penguins sit forward Ben Kindel as part of a development plan for rookieVideo
Of the league-leading nine rookies the Pittsburgh Penguins have played this season, forward Ben Kindel leads the pack with 18 games. At all of 18 years of age, Kindel isn’t exactly the graybeard of the group (particularly because he looks as though growing facial hair of any hue would be...
Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry scheduled to return to starting lineup against Sabres
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry is scheduled to rejoin the lineup and start Wednesday’s game against the Buffalo Sabres at PPG Paints Arena. Coach Dan Muse announced Jarry’s status following an optional morning skate. Currently designated to injured reserve, Jarry has been sidelined since suffering an undisclosed ailment in a...
Mark Madden: Let Aaron Rodgers call plays, feed DK Metcalf and more things the Steelers can try
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 6-5 but seem in disarray. Linebacker Patrick Queen questioned the defensive scheme after the 31-28 loss at Chicago this past Sunday. Ex-Steeler Trai Essex agreed, saying, “It’s not a talent issue. It’s definitely schematics.” Former Steeler James Harrison, like Essex a two-time Super Bowl champ, turned...
First Call: Potential Steelers WR target signs with Bills; Mike Tomlin discusses odd rule that hurt his team
Our final “First Call” before the Thanksgiving break has Mike Tomlin’s attempt to figure out the injury-timeout rule that pinched his team Sunday. A player some Steelers fans wanted to see in Pittsburgh could now be playing against the Steelers instead on Sunday. We look ahead to a busy weekend...
U mad, bro?: Steelers fans rip media for being too easy on Mike Tomlin, fry the team for loss to BearsVideo
Thanksgiving is coming on Thursday. So you thought I’d leave you hanging for “U mad, bro?” this week, right? Pfft! C’mon! I wouldn’t do that to you. I’ve got you covered with a rare Wednesday edition. But I really don’t know what you have to be mad about. Thanksgiving feasts...
Pitt volleyball team enters final 2 matches with ACC title, NCAA seeding on line
For the past several years, the quest for the ACC women’s volleyball title mostly has been a two-horse race between Pitt and Louisville. But with the expansion of the conference, the top of the standings has become more crowded. As Pitt prepares to host Louisville at 7 on Wednesday night...
