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Kevin Gorman: Browns add insult to injuries in beating Steelers
If Mason Rudolph throwing passes to Johnny Holton and Tevin Jones in the second half wasn’t a bad enough sign for the Pittsburgh Steelers, there was an even more ominous statistic. The Cleveland Browns caught more of Rudolph’s passes than those two combined, intercepting the Steelers quarterback four times on...
Pitt ends skid against North Carolina with wild OT victoryVideo
When the band stopped playing and Heinz Field was nearly empty after Pitt’s tense 34-27 overtime victory, Jaylen Twyman turned to his older teammate, senior cornerback Dane Jackson, in one of those private locker room moments and put Thursday night in perspective. “It’s all for you, bro,” he said. Finally,...
Steelers’ 4-game winning streak snapped, brawl breaks out vs. BrownsVideo
CLEVELAND — On a chilly night in the shadow of Lake Erie, the Cleveland Browns put a wet blanket over the Pittsburgh Steelers’ four-game winning streak and then ignited a brawl in the waning moments that overshadowed the outcome. Baker Mayfield threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score...
Gateway grad, Redskins safety Montae Nicholson part of investigation
ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Redskins said they are aware of an investigation involving Gateway graduate Montae Nicholson and are cooperating with authorities. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s office is investigating the death of a 21-year-old woman who was dropped off at a hospital by two men. TMZ reported one of...
Reports: Carmelo Anthony to return to NBA with Blazers
A person familiar with the details said Carmelo Anthony is returning to the NBA with the Portland Trail Blazers. The 10-time All-Star hasn’t played since a short stint with the Houston Rockets ended a little more than a year ago after 10 games. But the Blazers hope there is still...
Hibernation an amazing winter wildlife survival strategy
I never even got to say goodbye. My wife and I were hiking on a recent Sunday afternoon, following a trail through a state forest near our home. It was cool but not cold, just chill enough that the crisp leaves crunched beneath our feet with each step, like so...
JuJu Smith-Schuster, James Conner leave Steelers-Browns game with injuries
CLEVELAND — The Pittsburgh Steelers lost four players to game-ending injuries in the first half Thursday night in their AFC North matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion), running back James Conner (shoulder), outside linebacker Ola Adeniyi (concussion) and cornerback Artie Burns (knee) left with injuries...
Seton Hill women’s basketball serves notice with upset of St. Francis
The sometimes-fine line in NCAA sports between Division I and II basketball programs showed up this week when Seton Hill caught St. Francis (Pa.) by surprise in an exhibition game, handing the Red Flash a come-from-behind, eye-opening loss on their home court. It speaks to the strength of the D-II...
Tevin Jones to make Steelers debut, Joe Haden active for Steelers vs. Browns
With rare intermittent exception, Tevin Jones has been part of the Pittsburgh Steelers organization for 22 months. Thursday night represents the first time he’s in uniform for a regular season game for them. Officially added to the active roster hours before kickoff, Jones is in uniform and serving as the...
Penguins forward Alex Galchenyuk: ‘I know I have to be better’
NEWARK, N.J. — Alex Galchenyuk was the last Pittsburgh Penguins player off the ice after practice Thursday at Prudential Center. As most of his teammates had left the dressing room to shower and board the team bus, an exhausted Galchenyuk sat down in his stall and began to remove his...
A-K Valley campus clippings: Plum’s Peyton Kondis excels for Houston
Peyton Kondis is off to another strong start with the Houston women’s swim team. The Plum resident and Oakland Catholic graduate was named American Athletic Conference Swimmer of the Week after winning the 100- and 200-yard breaststroke and helping the 200 and 400 medley relays win in a dual meet...
Angels’ Trout, Dodgers’ Bellinger win MVP Awards
NEW YORK — Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout has overcome injury and tragedy to win his third AL MVP award. Trout got 17 of 30 first-place votes in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America revealed Thursday night. Alex Bregman of the Houston Astros was second with the...
Pitt-Greensburg women’s soccer continues season of 1sts
For the first time in program history, the Pitt-Greensburg women’s soccer team is a conference champion. The Bobcats (19-0-1) defeated D’Youville, 1-0, in overtime in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference semifinals Nov. 6 before beating Penn State Behrend, 3-2, in the championship game. With the tournament crown, Pitt-Greensburg earned an...
Patriots rookie WR N’Keal Harry waiting for chance to contributeVideo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — N’Keal Harry has not had the sort of debut season that might be expected from a first-round NFL Draft choice. The wide receiver from Arizona State, picked 32nd overall by the New England Patriots, was placed on injured reserve after the final cuts because of a lower-leg...
Source: Antonio Callaway, cut by Browns, faces 10-game suspensionVideo
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns gave up on Antonio Callaway. The NFL again is going to come down hard on him. A person familiar with the situation said Callaway, who was released Thursday hours before the team played the Pittsburgh Steelers, is facing a possible 10-game league suspension for another...
West Virginia returns to Pittsburgh for ‘Backyard Brawl’
The Backyard Brawl is no joke. Sophomore guard Au’Diese Toney got to experience it first-hand when the Pitt basketball team made the trip to Morgantown, W.Va. “You could feel the heat. You could really tell that they didn’t like the other team,” said Toney, whose team lost 69-59. “Some people...
Tarentum’s James 5:16 Boxing Center to host amateur bouts
The James 5:16 Boxing Center in Tarentum will host amateur boxing Saturday. Chris Archer, a trainer at the facility, said there will be 13-15 bouts between fighters from local gyms throughout the area and region who continue to prepare for the Golden Gloves and USA Boxing tournaments early next year....
Kansas pieces together 3-man class amid NCAA allegationsVideo
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas coach Bill Self knew it was important to fill the majority of his upcoming recruiting class during the early signing period, given the uncertainty that surrounds the Jayhawks when it comes to potential NCAA violations. The school was hit with a series of allegations earlier this...
James Wiseman withdraws lawsuit; Memphis works on eligibilityVideo
James Wiseman and his advisers decided a legal battle with the NCAA is not the best way to keep the heralded freshman on the basketball court. The 7-foot-1 center withdrew his lawsuit, and the dramatic turn of events in the much-debated saga means Wiseman will sit on Memphis’ bench until...
CV grad Marquis takes winding road to become D coordinator at Wittenberg
During his days as a football player at Chartiers Valley, Dave Marquis, by his own admission, didn’t apply himself perhaps as much as he should have. That revelation might be surprising considering his background. Marquis’ father, Gus, was the football coach (1988-94) and athletic director (1988-2006) at Chartiers Valley, so...
WPIAL championship Saturday football facts and figures
The only numbers that count on championship Saturday are the final digits posted on the giant scoreboard at Heinz Field. But here are some numbers and historical facts that won’t mean a thing come kickoff time. Listen to all four title games on the TribLive High School Sports Network. •...
Pitt football seeks record number of wins for Pat Narduzzi’s tenure
During the final days of the 2019 season, Pat Narduzzi has an opportunity to keep Pitt’s program on an upward trajectory. At least in terms of victories, which is the ultimate measuring stick. After winning six of its first nine games, Pitt has a chance over the final three games,...
Despite delays, Pirates still have pick of qualified managerial candidates
The Pittsburgh Pirates have had one of the more curious manager searches in recent baseball memory. The Pirates fired Clint Hurdle on the last day of the season. General manager Neal Huntington then began interviews for Hurdle’s successor. Yet after he talked with six candidates, Huntington was fired Oct. 28....
Steelers place Roosevelt Nix, Ryan Switzer on season-ending injured reserve
Fullback Roosevelt Nix and wide receiver Ryan Switzer have been placed on injured reserve by the Pittsburgh Steelers, ending their seasons. Nix appeared in three games this season because of knee injuries, aggravating an injury against the Indianapolis Colts. Switzer injured his back last Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams....
Steelers to have hands full with Browns RB duo of Nick Chubb, Kareem Hunt
Jarvis Landry and Odell Beckham Jr. give the Cleveland Browns a pair of wide receivers Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin believes is the best tandem in the NFL. Tomlin, though, has bigger issues than his defense trying to contain a duo that combined for 14 catches, 154 yards and a...
