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Penguins assign Joseph Blandisi, Adam Johnson to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
With several players on the verge of returning to the lineup from injured reserve, the Penguins assigned forwards Joseph Blandisi and Adam Johnson to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. Johnson, 25, was recalled on Oct. 9. In seven games, he scored two points (one goal, one assist). He was...
Mark Madden: A lot to like as Penguins navigate early rash of injuries
Rarely does a team build momentum during a three-game losing streak. But the Penguins did exactly that, then won 3-0 on Saturday at Dallas. Now, with two marquee home games looming — the old enemy from across the state Tuesday, Connor McDavid on Saturday — the Penguins are getting healthier...
Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin pursues U.S. citizenship, brushes off report of investment gone wrong
Penguins superstar forward Evgeni Malkin wasn’t terribly busy over the past three weeks. True, he had the business of rehabilitating an unspecified injury which has sidelined him since Oct. 5, but beyond the visits with team medical staff and the individual skating sessions, life for an injured player can be...
Runner disqualified over her hijab posts personal best time
TOLEDO, Ohio — A week after being disqualified over her hijab, a high school runner in Ohio came back with her best race ever. Sixteen-year-old Noor Abukaram finished the cross country season Saturday by posting her personal best time. Abukaram said she had been embarrassed a week ago after she...
Evgeni Malkin, Brian Dumoulin resume practicing with the Penguins
The last time Evgeni Malkin completed a hockey game, he was not happy. He had scored the only goal in the Penguins’ season-opening 3-1 home loss to the Sabres on Oct. 3. Having watched the majority of his teammates mostly sleepwalk through an unwhelming performance, Malkin laid it down and...
Dressing like Antonio Brown for Halloween is a thing
Even if he’s not gracing highlight reels, embattled wide receiver Antonio Brown certainly seems to be making the rounds among Halloweeners. A quick glance on social media shows plenty of folks have been creating impromptu costumes using Brown’s classic No. 84 jersey along with some … uh … creative embellishments....
Steelers wary of Ryan Fitzpatrick, winless Dolphins heading into prime-time game
The last time the Pittsburgh Steelers faced quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, the phenomenon known as “FitzMagic” was all the rage in Tampa Bay. No wonder. In the first two games of the 2018 season, Fitzpatrick passed for 417 and 402 yards, respectively, to lead the Buccaneers to a 2-0 start. The...
Weekend College Top 10: A.J. Hines breaks TD record in Duquesne’s win
Every Monday, the Tribune-Review will highlight 10 top area college performances from the weekend: 1. Hines breaks TD record as Duquesne wins 3rd straight A.J. Hines ran for 113 yards and his 42nd career touchdown — eclipsing Pedro Bowman’s 35-year-old school record — to lead the Dukes over Wagner, 28-24,...
WPIAL releases boys soccer championship dates, times
The dates and times for the WPIAL boys soccer championships at Highmark Stadium have been released for all four classifications, and they will take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week. Consolation games taking place in Class A, AA and AAA are set to be played Wednesday. Times and locations...
Pirates formally announce ex-Penguins executive Travis Williams as new president
Overshadowed by their firing general manager Neal Huntington, the Pittsburgh Pirates formally announced the hiring of Travis Williams as team president on Monday morning. Williams replaces Frank Coonelly, who “parted ways” with the Pirates last week after 12 years. The hiring of Williams was confirmed by the Tribune-Review last week....
D.C. police: West Virginia man sold $2,000 in fake World Series tickets
WASHINGTON — Police in Washington have arrested a West Virginia man accused of selling $2,000 in fake World Series tickets. Metropolitan D.C. police said Sunday they charged 54-year-old Ondre Nelson of Huntington, W.Va., with first-degree fraud. The Washington Post reports Nelson sold five counterfeit tickets for $400 each to a...
Pirates fire general manager Neal Huntington
The Pittsburgh Pirates made their housecleaning complete by firing general manager Neal Huntington, overhauling a front office that Pirates chairman Bob Nutting once called the best management team in baseball. The Pirates will introduce Travis Williams, a former Penguins executive, as their new president on Monday afternoon. Assistant general manager...
First Call: Ike Taylor listened to music during games? Antonio Brown a screenwriter?Video
In Monday’s “First Call,” Ike Taylor’s head-scratching revelation about listening to music during games. Antonio Brown wants to be a movie screenwriter when he grows up. And a preview of the Pittsburgh Penguins-Philadelphia Flyers game Tuesday. This is what they teach you at "Swaggin` U?" Former Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor...
Tim Benz, Mark Madden discuss Steelers, Penguins, Pitt loss, Pirates’ new president
Mark Madden makes his triumphant return to the “Madden Monday” podcast. After a week off, “Double-M” joins me to look at the state of the Pittsburgh Steelers as they get ready for the hapless Miami Dolphins Monday night at Heinz Field. The terrible AFC is keeping the Steelers mathematically alive....
Mark Barron’s return could mean return of ‘hybrid’ role for Steelers’ Vince WilliamsVideo
For seven seasons, he’s been one of the constants in the literal middle of the Pittsburgh Steelers defense. A respected leader and favorite of Mike Tomlin and his coaching staff, Vince Williams is carving out a legacy as another in a long line of Steelers inside linebackers. Except, as he’s...
Tim Benz: Most pressing questions that need to be asked of Pirates’ Bob Nutting
The belief within the Pittsburgh media is that the Pirates will have a press conference of some sort Monday to introduce Travis Williams as the team’s new president. If that happens, it is also anticipated that owner Bob Nutting may be on hand to answer questions. That’s rare. If this...
Tim Benz: If Steelers lose on ‘MNF,’ turn out the lights. The party’s over.Video
To borrow a phrase from “Monday Night Football” lore, if the Steelers lose to the Dolphins Monday at Heinz Field: “Turn out the lights. The party’s over.” To be honest, the party should’ve broken up the minute JuJu Smith-Schuster fumbled in overtime against the Baltimore Ravens. Maybe it did. But...
Pirates chairman Bob Nutting knew management changes were needed in AugustVideo
In the next few weeks, Bob Nutting will name a new general manager and manager for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He already has a new president in place who will chart a plan he hopes eventually will lift a struggling team back among the National League’s contenders. A couple of coaches...
Gerrit Cole dominates Nationals as Astros take 3-2 World Series leadVideo
WASHINGTON — Gerrit Cole and the Houston Astros went to Washington, hoping to snap out of their funk and bring the World Series back to Minute Maid Park. Not only are they heading home with more games to play, now they’re just one win from another crown. Handed the ball...
Aaron Rodgers, Aaron Jones star for Packers in 31-24 victory over ChiefsVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Aaron Rodgers threw for 305 yards and three touchdowns, two of them to Aaron Jones on a big night for the Green Bay running back, and the Packers held off backup quarterback Matt Moore and the Kansas City Chiefs 31-24 on Sunday night. Jones, who briefly...
Miles Sanders scores first career rushing touchdown for the EaglesVideo
Miles Sanders arguably had his best game as a pro Sunday as the Philadelphia Eagles thumped the Buffalo Bills. Sanders, formerly of Penn State and Woodland Hills, tore off a 65-yard run on the second snap from scrimmage in the third quarter to give the Eagles a 17-7 lead. He...
John Steigerwald: Same old song for Pitt football since Dan Marino left
Pitt is still Pitt. There was an opportunity Saturday for a program that has been struggling since Dan Marino left in 1982 to move beyond mediocrity and actually be considered a good team. But Pitt, being Pitt, managed to play just well enough to lose a homecoming game to a...
Houston DE J.J. Watt out for season with pectoral injury
HOUSTON — Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt sustained a season-ending injury to his pectoral muscle on Sunday in a win over the Oakland Raiders. Watt was injured in the second quarter of Houston’s 27-24 win and tweeted afterward that he was done for the season. The Texans earned a...
Tiger Woods ties Sam Snead’s record of 82 PGA Tour winsVideo
INZAI CITY, Japan — Tiger Woods won the Zozo Championship to tie Sam Snead’s PGA Tour record of 82 victories. The 43-year-old American played the final seven holes Monday in the rain-hit tournament, completing a 3-under 67 to beat local favorite Hideki Matsuyama by three strokes at Accordia Golf Narashino...
Belichick wins 300th, perfect Patriots give Browns 3rd straight defeatVideo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady threw for 259 yards and two touchdown passes and Bill Belichick earned his 300th career NFL coaching victory in the Patriots’ 27-13 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Belichick sits behind only Don Shula (347) and George Halas (324) on the NFL’s all-time win...
