Blanchet leads Puerto Rico as John Daly’s son makes PGA Tour debut with a 70
RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico — John Daly II had an easier time — and a far easier golf course — than his father in his PGA Tour debut. The 22-year-old son of John Daly opened with a 2-under-par 70 in the Puerto Rico Open on Thursday, where the kids were...
Vertigo sidelines Alex Bowman, forcing him out of Sunday’s Phoenix NASCAR race
AVONDALE, Ariz. — Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman will miss the NASCAR race Sunday at Phoenix Raceway after he was diagnosed with vertigo. Bowman was too ill to continue racing last Sunday at Circuit of the Americas in Texas and was replaced mid-race by Myatt Snider, who had been working...
Saints all-time sack leader Cameron Jordan says he’s entering free agency
NEW ORLEANS — Saints all-time sack leader Cameron Jordan is entering free agency for the first time in his career, yet isn’t ruling out remaining with New Orleans. “We shall see what happens,” Jordan told the Associated Press on Thursday. “It’s obvious that I have to be a free agent....
Daniel Berger shoots a 63 and builds a 3-shot lead at Bay Hill
ORLANDO, Fla. — Daniel Berger has enough history at Bay Hill to know what kind of test to expect. He made nine birdies — all but one of them inside 10 feet — for a 9-under-par 63 and a round no one was expecting Thursday in the Arnold Palmer Invitational....
Penn State fires women’s basketball coach Carolyn Kieger after 7 seasons
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State fired women’s basketball coach Carolyn Kieger on Thursday after seven seasons. Kieger finishes with an 84-123 record. The Lady Lions went 11-18 this season and 4-14 in Big Ten play and did not make the 14-team field for the conference tournament. “We appreciate coach Kieger’s...
Rob Vincent ready to start new chapter, defend league championship with Riverhounds
The path to success for many tends to be an uncharted course that can be full of surprises at every turn. In the case of Rob Vincent, if he thought about becoming the full-time manager of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, it probably didn’t involve replacing the man who gave him his...
Avalanche get Nicolas Roy, Golden Knights acquire Nic Dowd ahead of NHL trade deadline
With less than 24 hours left before the NHL trade deadline, a few Stanley Cup contenders in the Western Conference are not waiting until the last minute to get deals done. The league-best Colorado Avalanche acquired center Nicolas Roy from Toronto, and the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights got center...
Alika Williams hits 2-run shot for 1st homer as a major leaguer but Pirates lose to Cardinals
BRADENTON, Fla. — Alika Williams would love to tell the tale of what it was like to watch his first home run in a Pittsburgh Pirates uniform, even one that came in a Grapefruit League game. One problem. “I didn’t see it. My head was down,” Williams said. “I didn’t...
Reports: Bills to acquire WR D.J. Moore in trade with Bears
The Buffalo Bills agreed Thursday to acquire wide receiver D.J. Moore from the Chicago Bears, according to multiple reports. Buffalo is sending Chicago a second-round pick in this year’s draft in return for Moore and a fifth-round pick. The deal cannot become official until the start of the new league...
Pitt’s Ryan Baer looks to be catalyst for improved offensive line play
As a redshirt senior preparing for his fifth and final season at Pitt, Ryan Baer can attest to the overall performance of the offensive line over the years. Baer first started for Pitt in 2023 and, next fall, is the bettor’s choice to be Pitt’s primary right tackle, a position...
Penguins notebook: Injured forward Sidney Crosby resumes skating
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby has resumed skating as he recovers from a suspected right leg injury he suffered while skating for Canada during the Olympics last Monday. Crosby has been on the ice for a handful of days, including Thursday before his team’s morning skate in Cranberry. The Penguins...
Penguins forward Blake Lizotte expected to rejoin lineup against Sabres
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Blake Lizotte is expected to return to the lineup for Thursday’s contest against the Buffalo Sabres at PPG Paints Arena after missing one game due to an undisclosed injury. Lizotte was a full participant in a morning skate in Cranberry. Afterward, coach Dan Muse indicated Lizotte still...
Pirates great Andrew McCutchen to sign a minor-league deal with Rangers, per report
BRADENTON, Fla. — One of the biggest storylines entering spring training was that the Pittsburgh Pirates appeared to be moving on from franchise icon Andrew McCutchen. The 39-year-old designated hitter isn’t done playing baseball. The five-time All-Star and 2013 National League MVP is signing a minor-league deal with an invite...
Joe Starkey: Why couldn’t Pat McAfee just ask Aaron Rodgers a simple question?
The biggest news from the Pat McAfee-Aaron Rodgers bro show Wednesday was Rodgers saying, “I’m a free agent.” Hmmm. I wonder if he’s thinking about the Minnesota Vikings. I would be, although at least if Rodgers returns to the Pittsburgh Steelers he won’t have to ignore Jonnu Smith again. News...
First Call: Pat McAfee claims Steelers asked for info on Mike McCarthy; Aaron Rodgers pans Acrisure Stadium’s field againVideo
Thursday’s “First Call” has an interesting anecdote about the Steelers’ hiring process for Mike McCarthy. Aaron Rodgers is still taking shots at the Acrisure Stadium turf. The Penguins have a tough task Thursday night at PPG Paints Arena. And the Duquesne women’s basketball team is scrapping until the end in...
1 year later, reliever Justin Lawrence finds rhythm, seeks defined role with the Pirates
BRADENTON, Fla. — Justin Lawrence sent his wife a joke text wishing her a happy anniversary Sunday, marking a year since he was designated for assignment by the Colorado Rockies. Lawrence celebrated the one-year anniversary of being claimed by the Pittsburgh Pirates with an impressive outing in a World Baseball...
Converted DE Zane Durant from Penn State still plays with explosiveness as NFL Draft prospect
It was one of those oddball inquires typically associated with Super Bowl media day. But when, at the NFL Combine last week, Zane Durant was presented with a question regarding what emoji he would say best describes his game, the Penn State product was quick with an answer. “I probably...
Just 3 years after program reboot, RMU hockey is top 3 in the AHA, hosting playoff gamesVideo
It’s not like there is a bronze medal for finishing in third place in Atlantic Hockey’s regular season. Robert Morris’ players and coaches are aware of that. Especially with the conference playoffs coming up this weekend at Clearview Arena. What the Colonials’ program achieved so far isn’t something they’ll hang...
U mad, bro?: Penguins fans hate the idea of trading for Vince Trocheck; Steelers’ low NFLPA player gradesVideo
On Wednesday, I wrote a column suggesting that the Pittsburgh Penguins should trade for New York Rangers center Vince Trocheck. To reiterate some of my arguments, the Penguins need a center. He’s great at faceoffs. He’s good in shootouts. The Penguins are deficient in both of those areas. Trocheck was...
Pitt rally comes up just short on senior night as Florida State escapes
It’s anyone’s guess as to the nature of coach Jeff Capel’s postgame message to players following Pitt’s wild 75-74 loss to Florida State on Wednesday night. On senior night at Petersen Events Center, Pitt trailed by 16 at halftime and 24 early into the second half before a furious comeback...
Minor league report: Penguins lose; Taylor Gauthier sets Nailers win recordVideo
Forward Aidan McDonough had two goals and an assist for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 5-4 loss to the Springfield Thunderbirds at Mohegan Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (36-14-4-2) also got two assists from forward Rugter McGroarty, while forwards Rafael Harvey-Pinard and Tanner Howe each contributed a goal. Goaltender...
Aaron Judge crushes 453-foot HR as U.S. dominates again in WBC exhibition game
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Aaron Judge looks ready for his first World Baseball Classic. Alex Bregman does, too. As for the recently retired Clayton Kershaw? Understandably a little rust. Judge crushed a 453-foot solo homer in the first inning of the team’s exhibition game against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, the...
Patriots tell 4-time Pro Bowl receiver Stefon Diggs he’ll be released next week
The New England Patriots informed wide receiver Stefon Diggs that he’ll be released when the new league year begins next week, according to multiple reports Wednesday. Diggs posted a goodbye on social media, thanking the Patriots for the season and saying: “We family forever.” Diggs led the team with 85...
Fight at Coastal Carolina, South Alabama women’s Sun Belt game injures ref, results in 8 ejectionsVideo
PENSACOLA, Fla. — A brawl between South Alabama and Coastal Carolina in the women’s Sun Belt Tournament on Wednesday left eight players ejected and knocked a referee to the floor where she required medical attention. One player, Coastal Carolina’s Tracey Hueston, was suspended for the rest of the 2026 postseason....
Penn State men put up little fight in loss to Ohio State
UNIVERSITY PARK — John Mobley Jr. scored 28 points, and Bruce Thornton added 18 in Ohio State’s 94-62 win over Penn State on Wednesday night. Penn State (12-18, 3-16 Big Ten) was led in scoring by Freddie Dilione V and Ivan Juric with 15 each. Dominick Stewart added 11. Ohio...
