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Weekend College Top 10: Robert Morris football picks apart Duquesne
Every Monday, the Tribune-Review will highlight 10 top area college performances from the weekend: 1. Turnovers fuel Robert Morris’ win over rival Duquesne Mason Gray returned two interceptions for touchdowns in the second half, helping the Colonials extend their winning streak to five with a 41-21 victory in a matchup...
Tons of takeaways highlight 5 things learned from Steelers’ win over Rams
Five things we learned from Steelers 17, Rams 12: 1. Take me away The Steelers continue to rewrite the franchise record book with their ability to force turnovers, reversing a weakness from the 2018 season. Four more takeaways were produced against the Rams — three interceptions, one fumble return for...
First Call: Browns might have helped Steelers; Ravens run wildVideo
Before their upcoming battle against the Steelers Thursday night, the Cleveland Browns may have helped their foes from Pittsburgh. And many others in the AFC, too. Lamar Jackson and the Ravens look dominant. Robert Morris is quite a turnaround story. And LSU taunts Alabama. Bills beatdown As everyone in Pittsburgh...
Tim Benz, Mark Madden: Steelers stop Rams, Sidney Crosby’s injury, Bryan Rust’s success
This week’s “Madden Monday” podcast focuses heavily on the Pittsburgh Steelers win over the Los Angeles Rams Sunday. Tim is sold on the Steelers’ defense. But Mark Madden has doubts about the offense. And for good reasons. But those reasons should have little to do with Mason Rudolph. We should...
Tim Benz: Steelers’ feats of strength from win over Rams not all on defenseVideo
Color me impressed. Shocked. Stunned. I never thought they could do it. Three straight wins out of the bye— all at home — for the Steelers normally isn’t something to make yourself go slack-jawed. But it’s mighty impressive when two of the opponents are still above .500 after losing here...
Dalvin Cook leads Vikings to 28-24 prime-time road win over CowboysVideo
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dalvin Cook did plenty to fortify his hold on the NFL rushing lead. The Minnesota running back might have had his biggest plays in the passing game while easily outplaying two-time rushing champion Ezekiel Elliott. Cook ran for 97 yards, including the go-ahead touchdown on fourth down,...
James Washington a standout for Steelers on day little else worked on offenseVideo
During his 228-word opening statement following his team’s defensively-inspired win Sunday, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin mentioned just one of his players by name for a non-injury reason. It wasn’t the two-takeaway Minkah Fitzpatrick, nor the two-sack T.J. Watt. It wasn’t the starting quarterback, either. “I really thought,” Tomlin said,...
Offensive line overcomes shaky start in Steelers’ win over Rams
Maurkice Pouncey’s second snap sailed past quarterback Mason Rudolph and was returned 25 yards for a touchdown. The running game generated 42 yards and averaged just 1.6 yards per carry. Rudolph was sacked a season-high three times, including once for a safety. Two lineman were flagged for holding, another for...
Kevin Gorman: Steelers got steal in true turnover thief Minkah FitzpatrickVideo
Kevin Colbert couldn’t suppress his smile when the Pittsburgh Steelers general manager was asked if he’s still hearing complaints about surrendering a 2020 first-round draft pick to the Miami Dolphins in a trade for Minkah Fitzpatrick. “Kevin Colbert probably should have given four picks away for him,” Steelers outside linebacker...
John Steigerwald: Let college football players go to NFL when they’re ready
Break up the NFL. While you’re at it, break up the NBA, the NHL and MLB. And, oh yeah, the NCAA. But let’s start with the NFL. Have you heard the story about Chase Young? He is the defensive end at Ohio State who is considered to be the consensus...
Steelers hold off Rams for 4th straight winVideo
The Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t get the start they desired Sunday afternoon against the Los Angeles Rams. They had no complaints, however, about the ending. The defense stopped the Rams twice in the final two minutes, with Minkah Fitzpatrick’s second turnover of the game sealing a 17-12 victory that was the...
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Defense the catalyst as Steelers beat Rams to reach a winning record
It was a homecoming game for the Pittsburgh Steelers and a Pittsburgh product, as former Penn Hills and Pitt star Aaron Donald returned to Heinz Field for the first time with the Los Angeles Rams on a night the Super Bowl XIV champions were honored. This is no Steel Curtain,...
Seattle Sounders claim 2nd title in 4 years, beating Toronto FC 3-1Video
SEATTLE — They waited a decade to enjoy a celebration like this. As the Seattle Sounders paraded the championship trophy around their home stadium, only those clad in red headed for the exits. Ten years after helping change the scope of Major League Soccer, Seattle finally got to see its...
Denny Hamlin races way into championship field with Phoenix winVideo
AVONDALE, Ariz. — Denny Hamlin saved his season by winning Sunday at ISM Raceway to advance into NASCAR’s title-deciding race — a victory that eliminated champion Joey Logano from the playoffs and gave Hamlin his first chance at winning the Cup since 2014. Hamlin, the Daytona 500 winner and a...
NFL Week 10 review: Titans edge Chiefs in Mahomes’ return; Falcons top SaintsVideo
NASHVILLE — Ryan Tannehill threw a 23-yard touchdown to Adam Humphries with 23 seconds left, and the Tennessee Titans blocked a last-second field goal attempt to beat the Kansas City Chiefs 35-32 to spoil the return of NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes. The Titans (5-5) only had a chance to take...
Penguins value shot totals but do so differently than others
Mike Sullivan has copious accomplishments on his resume as Penguins coach. The two Stanley Cup rings he, presumably, has stored in a safe or sock drawer are testament to that. There are wins, too. Lots of them. His 184 victories are the third best in franchise history. He even has...
Steelers reflect on John Stallworth’s memorable Super Bowl XIV
Unlike the most famous catch in Pittsburgh Steelers franchise history, it doesn’t have a clever nickname. In NFL annals, it’s simply known by the terminology from the playbook: 60 Prevent Slot Hook and Go. Without it, the Pittsburgh Steelers might not have celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Super Bowl...
Baltimore Ravens, Lamar Jackson bash Bengals for fifth straight winVideo
CINCINNATI — Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson’s jaw-dropping spin move that left two defenders flailing could stand as the defining moment of Sunday’s 49-13 pounding of the Cincinnati Bengals. Or perhaps Marquise Brown’s leaping touchdown reception or one of the Ravens’ two defensive scores more aptly epitomized a wire-to-wire rout....
Cleveland earns first home win of season with fourth-quarter comebackVideo
CLEVELAND — The Browns snapped their four-game losing streak and won at home for the first time this season by rallying for a dramatic 19-16 victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at FirstEnergy Stadium. By improving to 3-6 this season, including 1-3 in Cleveland, the Browns kept their slim...
Penn State doesn’t have to give up on playoff despite loss to Minnesota
After his team’s 31-26 loss to Minnesota on Saturday, Penn State coach James Franklin noted “all of our goals are still out there ahead of us.” That includes the team’s first appearance in the College Football Playoff. As they return home Saturday to face Indiana — their first home game...
Clark leads Team Canada to hockey sweep of U.S.
Emily Clark is fine not being one of Team Canada’s top offensive threats. She had no problem putting the puck in the net Sunday, though, as her hat trick lifted the Canadians to a 5-3 win over Team USA at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry. “It feels a little...
Chuks Okorafor starting at right tackle for Steelers vs. Rams; JuJu Smith-Schuster active
It’s official. The Pittsburgh Steelers have shuffled their starting offensive line for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. The team announced that second-year Chuks Okorafor is making his second career start on the offensive line. After not playing a snap all season, Okorafor was named the starting right tackle....
Broadcaster apologizes for Don Cherry’s comments on immigrants
TORONTO — A Canadian broadcast company has apologized for hockey commentator Don Cherry’s remarks about what he believes are new immigrants not honoring the country’s fallen soldiers. The 85-year-old Cherry, who has been criticized in the past for his outspoken conservative politics, seemed to single out new immigrants in Toronto...
AP Top 25: LSU landslide No. 1; Minnesota jumps into top 10; Penn State falls to No. 9
LSU is an overwhelming No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll after beating Alabama in a 1-2 matchup, and Minnesota moved into the top 10 for the first time in 57 years. After two weeks of historically close voting at the top of poll, LSU received 54 first-place...
Empty Thoughts: Penguins 3, Blackhawks 2 (SO)
Observations from the Penguins’ 3-2 shootout win against the Blackhawks: First things first, there was no update on forward Sidney Crosby. The Penguins’ captain left the game with 18:09 left in the third period due to an undisclosed injury. Coach Mike Sullivan suggested there might be an update on Monday...
