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Lewis Hamilton clinches F1 championship No. 6 at U.S. Grand PrixVideo
AUSTIN, Texas — Lewis Hamilton could have settled in for a nice Sunday drive to win the Formula One championship. There was no chance he was going to do that. Not with history at his fingertips. Hamilton wrapped up his sixth career F1 championship with a second-place finish at the...
Trey Edmunds steps out of shadow of brother for Steelers in victoryVideo
Anyone in a friendly sibling rivalry with a brother or sister who is too athletic, too pretty or too smart can relate. Even during his best game as an NFL player, Trey Edmunds was Marcia Brady-d by the league. The NFL’s official social media accounts sent out notifications that the...
Kevin Gorman: Bud Dupree saves best play for last to stop Colts, save SteelersVideo
Bud Dupree was called out on the Big Board by Mike Tomlin this week, as the Pittsburgh Steelers coach challenged the outside linebacker to stop the run against the Indianapolis Colts. Tomlin needled Dupree that the Colts boasted former first-round draft picks on their offensive line, using left guard Quenton...
Ex-Norwin soccer standout Emily Harrigan makes impact for nationally ranked Rutgers
Norwin played North Allegheny for the WPIAL Class AAAA girls soccer championship Thursday night, and Emily Harrigan intently watched the match from East Brunswick, N.J. When broadcasters mentioned Norwin’s 2017 state championship team, Harrigan took notice. After all, she played a key role in the run, earning Tribune-Review Player of...
Peters Township native Brendon Todd wins 2nd PGA Tour title
SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda — Peters Township native Brendon Todd ran away with the Bermuda Championship on Sunday for his second PGA Tour title, shooting a 9-under-par 62 after flirting with a sub-60 round at mostly calm Port Royal Golf Club. “I’m thrilled, over the moon,” said Todd, his career once nearly...
Florida State cuts losses, fires Willie Taggart after loss to Miami
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State fired second-year football coach Willie Taggart on Sunday, less than 24 hours after the Seminoles lost to rival Miami and with the team in danger of missing a bowl game for the second consecutive season. Taggart was 9-12 at Florida State, which won the national...
What’s good, what’s worrisome as Pitt enters the home stretch
Pat Narduzzi used the words “spectacular” and “outstanding” when discussing his defense after a 20-10 victory Saturday against Georgia Tech. He was not guilty of hyperbole, especially when considering: • Senior free safety Damar Hamlin, the team’s second-leading tackler and a reliable pass defender, was “a little dinged up” and...
New arena, seasoned team create optimism at Robert Morris
Coaches, teachers and parents like to tell students if they stick at something long enough, good things will happen. Andy Toole proves that theory. The Robert Morris basketball coach has presided over one of the Northeast Conference’s most successful programs since the 2010-11 season. “Scary,” he said, noting his impressive...
Robert Morris women counting on young players to take next step
On Friday, Robert Morris women’s basketball players and staff went to an “escape room” for a team-bonding activity. The group split into three teams, and all three escaped in the allotted time. Since Charlie Buscaglia took over as coach before the 2016-17 season, each of his three teams has escaped...
Kansas State sends notice to Big 12 after latest victoryVideo
MANHATTAN, Kan. — There is a documentary series called “Miles to Go” chronicling Les Miles’ first season at Kansas, and during an episode following the Jayhawks’ last-second win over Texas Tech, he brazenly walked into the locker room and asked his team, “Who is K-State?” Miles knew the annual Sunflower...
Transfers could play vital role for Robert Morris men’s basketball
A closer look at the Robert Morris men’s basketball team: Players to watch Josh Williams: On a team with four returning starters, the 6-foot-2 senior guard is Robert Morris’ top scoring threat. He averaged 14.5 points and shot 37.9 percent on 3-pointers last season. He tied an NCAA Division I...
NFL Week 9 review: Harrison Butker’s late field goals help Chiefs rally past VikingsVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Harrison Butker matched a career long with a 54-yard field goal to tie the game late in the fourth quarter, then drilled a 44-yarder as time expired to give the Kansas City Chiefs a thrilling 26-23 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The first person...
Expectations remain same for Robert Morris women’s basketball
The arena is shiny and new, but the expectations are the same for the Robert Morris women’s basketball team. In fact, the team itself is nearly the same. The reigning Northeast Conference champions (22-11, 16-2) return most of the players who were instrumental in adding to the Colonials’ trophy collection....
Steelers win 3rd in row after Adam Vinatieri shanks potential winnerVideo
It took the most productive kicker in NFL history missing a 43-yard field goal Sunday for the Pittsburgh Steelers to reverse the type of late-game misfortune that defined the first part of their season. When Adam Vinatieri shanked his go-ahead attempt wide left with 1 minute, 14 seconds left, the...
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Chris Boswell becomes old reliable as Steelers outlast Colts
It came down to a kick, and Chris Boswell became old reliable for the Pittsburgh Steelers while Adam Vinatieri just looked old. Boswell converted four field goals, including a 26-yarder for his first winner this season to give the Steelers a 26-24 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at...
NFL inactives: Chiefs shelve Patrick Mahomes again with knee injury
The Kansas City Chiefs are playing without Patrick Mahomes for the second straight week, leaving veteran Matt Moore to start against Minnesota. The Chiefs put Mahomes on the inactive list for their game on Sunday against the Vikings because of a dislocated kneecap he suffered on Oct. 17 during a...
Injury disrupts Patric Hornqvist’s rebound season for the Penguins
Patric Hornqvist’s 2018-19 season ended as you would expect it to. In the crease, vexing a goaltender. Midway through the second period of Game 4 of their first-round series, Hornqvist ran afoul of New York Islanders goaltenders Robin Lehner and the two began to exchange cross checks, shoves, punches and...
Jaylen Samuels to start at running back for Steelers as James Conner is ruled out
Jaylen Samuels returned in time to start at running back on Sunday for the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Indianapolis Colts at Heinz Field, as James Conner was ruled out. Samuels missed the past two games while recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery. The second-year back has rushed for 50 yards and...
Nick Bjugstad’s struggles continue for the Penguins
Held without a point through his first four games of the season, Penguins forward Nick Bjugstad found a way to get in the box score in his fifth contest Saturday. He took a penalty against Oilers forward Markus Granlund at 3 minutes, 31 seconds of the third period, giving Edmonton...
Another rift for NASCAR title-chasing drive Joey Logano
FORT WORTH, Texas — Joey Logano again has arrived at Texas in the middle of a rift with another playoff contender after some short-track shenanigans. It all comes with the defending NASCAR Cup champion trying to lock in a spot for the championship finale. A year ago, Martin Truex Jr....
Louisville City ends Riverhounds’ season with double OT win in semifinalsVideo
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds put together a special season. On Saturday night, in front of a record-breaking crowd of 6,073 at Highmark Stadium, that magical season came to an end as two-time USL defending champion Louisville City rallied for a 2-1 victory in double overtime in the semifinals. It was the...
Fishing report: Loyalhanna Creek boasts trout after stocking
• Loyalhanna Creek is teeming with trout thanks to a recent stocking. Anglers are enjoying a consistent trout bite while using spinners and jigs for their setup. Live bait is restricted at the moment as visitors only are allowed to use artificial lures. • Anglers fishing Conemaugh River Lake are...
District football roundup: Duquesne, Robert Morris remain unbeaten in NEC
Daniel Parr threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score, and Duquesne cashed in on a turnover to beat St. Francis (Pa.), 30-21, on Saturday to remain undefeated in Northeast Conference play. The win was coach Jerry Schmitt’s 98th, the most in program history. Parr’s 15-yard pass to Kellon...
Empty Thoughts: Oilers 2, Penguins 1 (OT)
Observations from the Penguins’ 2-1 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers. First things first, there was no update on Penguins forward Patric Hornqvist who left the game late in regulation. He retreated to the dressing room appearing to favor his left leg after recording his final shift with 2:32 left...
Pitt women’s basketball season preview capsule
This is the second season for Pitt women’s basketball coach Lance White, but the cheerful Texan said, in many ways, it is like his first all over again. A major roster overhaul brings seven newcomers, including five freshmen, to Pitt, as White set out to recruit a more athletic team...
