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Chuks Okorafor starting could be part of Steelers’ offensive-line shuffle
Could the Pittsburgh Steelers be preparing for a shakeup on the offensive line heading into their game Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams? Matt Feiler confirmed Thursday he practiced at left guard for the second day in a row, and second-year lineman Chuks Okorafor said he took first-team reps at...
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang sidelined against Islanders
NEW YORK — Penguins defenseman Kris Letang will not play in Thursday’s game against the New York Islanders at the Barclays Center because of an undisclosed injury. Letang did not participate in the morning skate. Coach Mike Sullivan suggested Letang is “not a probability” for Saturday’s home game against the...
Aaron Donald ‘trying to keep it all in’ as showdown vs. hometown Steelers looms
Aaron Donald is excited. But he’s not letting it get the best of him. The Los Angeles Rams’ superstar defensive lineman and Pitt alum told NFL Network this week that he’s excited about the opportunity to come home and play against the team he cheered for growing up. The Rams...
Kevin Gorman: Steelers’ Mark Barron doesn’t have cheat codes but can help vs. RamsVideo
Mark Barron was fully expecting questions from reporters about the inner workings of the Los Angeles Rams, so the Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker expects his teammates to do the same. “Whatever information I have, if they come up and ask me, I’m going to give it to ‘em,” Barron said...
Former Pitt star Darrin Hall returns to Steelers’ practice squad for backfield depth
The jersey color changed, even if the number didn’t. Darrin Hall was back in the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room on Thursday morning, wearing a white No. 42 at a locker occupied a day earlier by outside linebacker Sutton Smith in gold. The Steelers re-signed the former Pitt running back to...
First Call: Steelers playoff math not great, Rams’ Brandin Cooks sidelined, Islanders goalies hot
Thursday’s “First Call” shows improving playoff odds for the Steelers. But they still aren’t great. Also, the Rams will be without a valuable weapon Sunday at Heinz Field. Carmelo Anthony needs fashion advice. And I take another swing at the “good goalie jinx.” Don’t get your hopes up The Steelers...
Grove City’s Wendell August Forge creates Steelers and Penguins items
Saturday is “Black & Gold Day at the Forge” in Grove City. The event from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. will showcase the latest sports collections at Wendell August Forge, which has crafted hand-wrought ornamental metalware and giftware since 1923. Sports-inspired items for purchase include coaster sets featuring the likenesses...
Tim Benz, Seth Rorabaugh on Penguins power play, Kris Letang’s absence
TribLive’s Seth Rorabaugh joins the “Breakfast With Benz” podcast for his weekly Penguins chat. And we’ve got a ton of ground to cover. First off, what’s going on with Kris Letang? How bad is his injury? No one seems to have a clear answer there. So we at least try...
U mad, bro? Readers vent about Steelers coaching, NFL officiating, Minkah Fitzpatrick doubtersVideo
Even in the wake of a good Steelers win over the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, it appears there’s plenty of venting to be done. And this is the place to do it. Every week. “U mad, bro?” today zeroes in on NFL officials, Steelers coaches, and anyone who has anything short...
Tim Benz: Steelers offensive line must hit right notes against Rams’ Aaron DonaldVideo
Same song. Different musicians. The Steelers hope the music is just as sweet. In advance of their looming contest against the Indianapolis Colts last week, we heard both Bud Dupree and Cameron Heyward sing it on the Steelers defensive side of the ball. “Ones versus ones. Strength on strength. Good...
Limited edition Haswell survival knife combines art, functionality
Survival situations are by their nature short on chances. In tough conditions, under difficult circumstances, with limited resources, you seize on finite opportunities when and where possible and live to fight another day. Or you don’t and become a statistic. That’s why this is so exciting. Here is a second...
Baker Mayfield on shaving handlebar mustache: ‘I didn’t deserve it’
Apparently the handlebar mustache is for winners only. Baker Mayfield, quarterback for the lowly Cleveland Browns, isn’t one of them. His words, not ours. When asked by reporters Wednesday about the sudden crop of what had become a noticeable Hulk Hogan-esque handlebar mustache, Mayfield made no bones about why he...
Raccoon Lake proves to be consistent bass hot spot
There’s a lot to be said for this kind of consistency. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission biologists surveyed Raccoon Lake, the 101-acre centerpiece of Raccoon Creek State Park in Beaver County, in 2008. They went back and repeated that work earlier this year. The goal in each case was to...
Pitt finds a way to win season opener over ACC foe Florida StateVideo
Allison Murphy wasn’t especially pleased when her son Ryan, who grew up in Calabasas, Calif., decided to transfer to Pitt. “My mom is going to hate me for saying this,” Pitt’s junior guard said Wednesday night. “But no part of her wanted me to go to the East Coast. She...
How to safely wade while fishing and more outdoors extras
Tip of the week Wading is a great, and oftentimes necessary, way to get within casting distance of fish in rivers and streams. It’s also potentially dangerous, especially at this time of year. Rain and snow can raise water levels quickly, and a fall into cold water can bring on...
MLB union launches collusion investigation after ‘egregious’ comments
NEW YORK — Two days into the free agent market, the players’ association already is angry at a club. Union head Tony Clark issued a statement Wednesday in response to remarks attributed to Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos during a conference call with media. “Every day you get more...
Kevin Gorman: JuJu vs. Jalen a marquee matchup that must live up to billingVideo
JuJu Smith-Schuster has dealt with the difficulty of trying to catch passes while drawing double teams, so the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver welcomes his next challenge. When the Los Angeles Rams visit the Steelers on Sunday at Heinz Field, Smith-Schuster expects two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey to be covering...
Schedule strength boosts Penn State to No. 4 in CFP rankingsVideo
Penn State opened the season at No. 4 in the first College Football Playoff rankings, its highest position in the poll’s history. Previously, Penn State’s highest ranking was fifth in the final Selection Day rankings of 2016. The Lions (8-0) opened ahead of defending national champ Clemson, which landed in...
James Conner, Ramon Foster return to practice on limited basis for Steelers
Running back James Conner returned to practice Wednesday on a limited basis for the Pittsburgh Steelers as they began preparations for their game Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams at Heinz Field. Conner, the team’s leading rusher and second-leading receiver, did not practice last week and was inactive against the...
ACC coaches not fond of league’s Friday night showcasesVideo
When the ACC football schedule was finalized, Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson did a double-take — none of his team’s first three games would be on a Saturday. “To me it was just circumstantial that we got picked for three games,” said Clawson, whose Demon Deacons wound up playing all...
Mark Madden: The good and bad with the Penguins
Brr! It’s cold in here! There must be refreshing Pittsburgh Penguins notes in the atmosphere! They warm you up as the temperatures drop! • The Penguins have had a totally healthy roster for two periods this season. Staying afloat at 8-6-1 speaks to the team’s resilience and the organization’s depth....
College basketball preview: New coach welcomes pressure to keep Saint Vincent on top
The changes are many, but the expectations for the Saint Vincent College men’s basketball program remain the same. A perennial title contender, Saint Vincent is the narrow choice in a preseason poll of conference coaches to win the NCAA Division III Presidents’ Athletic Conference regular season title. Gone are longtime...
A-K Valley campus clippings: Deer Lakes grad Irvine has hat trick for Saint Vincent
Hannah Irvine was on point offensively for the Saint Vincent women’s soccer team in a 3-1 victory over Thiel to cap the 2019 season. The Deer Lakes graduate, a sophomore midfielder, recorded a hat trick as the Bearcats finished 2-6 in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference and 2-14 overall. Irvine led...
Former Highlands teammates face off in PAC playoffs
Tuesday night was a historical one for the Chatham women’s soccer team. The Cougars captured the first playoff victory in the history of the program and did so in dramatic fashion by defeating No. 1 seed Westminster 1-0 in the first round of the President’s Athletic Conference tournament. The Cougars...
Steelers, Mike Tomlin putting it all on the line vs. Rams
When he stepped to the podium for his weekly news conference, Mike Tomlin was up front about the need for the Pittsburgh Steelers to play better, well, up front. Despite the Steelers coming off a third consecutive victory, they allowed too many rushing yards and didn’t gain enough — at...
