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Notre Dame and Michigan aim to resume rivalry after breakVideo
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Notre Dame and Michigan will meet under the lights shining on their cool helmets and storied programs. The Fighting Irish and Wolverines have been playing football against each other since 1887, and yet they will meet for just the 45th time. They haven’t played more because...
Even amid impeachment probe, both sides cheer for the Nationals
WASHINGTON — As he took the podium last week in the White House briefing room, acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney was a familiar Washington figure — a former congressman and D.C. transplant who cheers for the team that calls Capitol Hill home. “I did want to come out here...
Penn State’s Nick Bowers knows the danger Michigan State matchup presents
As a fifth-year senior, a relative graybeard in the Penn State locker room at age 23, Kittanning native Nick Bowers knows the recent history of the rivalry between his team and Michigan State. They’re the opponent that gets its hands on a Nittany Lions team ranked in the top 10...
WPIAL Week 9 football: How to watch, listen and find scores
It’s the final week of the high school football regular season, and playoff berths and first-round byes are up for grabs. You can find a complete list of all the games being broadcast here. And when results start to roll in, you can find all the scores here. Check back...
Penguins forward Alex Galchenyuk inches closer to returnVideo
DALLAS — Getting bit by the injury bug is nothing new for Pittsburgh Penguins forward Alex Galchenyuk. Through his eight-year career with the Montreal Canadiens, Arizona Coyotes and the Penguins, he has missed 69 games because of maladies ranging from a broken hand to sore knees to even the flu....
Penn-Trafford grad John Gay finding his stride with Lafayette football team
When running back John Gay started putting up big numbers at Penn-Trafford, colleges took notice. Lafayette, an FCS school in eastern Pennsylvania, was among them. As Gay’s performances continued to surge, more colleges took notice. Bigger colleges. Once FBS schools came knocking, Gay said, many of the smaller schools backed...
Norwin grad Logan Deri forges solid career for West Liberty football
Logan Deri got a text from his younger brother, Peyton, on Tuesday, and the message hit home with regard to how he’s been able to carve out a strong career on the football field at West Liberty. The text read: “There’s always going to be someone bigger, faster and stronger...
Mark Madden: Pittsburgh Spirit’s Stan Terlecki finally honored by Indoor Soccer Hall of Fame
Indoor soccer barely exists anymore. There’s a low-level “pro” loop, the Major Arena Soccer League. Some of its members trace their names back to the game’s peak in the ’80s: Baltimore Blast, Dallas Sidekicks, San Diego Sockers. But it’s not the same. The Major Indoor Soccer League (1978-92) and North...
Fishing report: Trout stocking boosts Blue Spruce Lake
• As a result of a recent stocking, Blue Spruce Lake is offering up plenty of trout to anglers fishing its waters. Most of the catches were brook trout and brown trout. Fishermen are utilizing live bait and seeing solid results. • Fishermen at Shenango Reservoir are catching a variety...
Penguins deal Erik Gudbranson to Ducks for Andreas Martinsen, pick
Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford is quite familiar with Bob Murray, his counterpart with the Anaheim Ducks. After all, they collaborated on five trades during Rutherford’s first five seasons with the Penguins. On Thursday, the long-time contemporaries caught up in the press level of American Airlines Arena and watched...
A month with Steelers, Paxton Lynch more comfortable – but accepts demotion to No. 3 QB
Paxton Lynch hasn’t yet been told if his time on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 53-man roster is coming to an end, but he knows that his role as the No. 2 quarterback has. But the former first-round pick is appreciating his time with the Steelers, regardless. “It’s been good, I feel...
Nick Bjugstad, Bryan Rust practice with the PenguinsVideo
DALLAS – Injured Penguins forwards Nick Bjugstad and Bryan Rust will be “game-time” decisions for Saturday’s meeting with the Dallas Stars, according to coach Mike Sullivan. Both players have been traveling with the team during its three-game road trip and participated in practice at the American Airlines Center on Friday....
The QB of an 0-6 team, Dolphins’ Ryan Fitzpatrick is 0-6 lifetime vs. SteelersVideo
For the seventh time over the past 12 seasons of Ryan Fitzpatrick’s career, he will start at quarterback against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday. The Miami Dolphins are the eighth team Fitzpatrick has played for; should the 0-6 Dolphins lose Monday, it will be the fifth team Fitzpatrick has lost...
T.J. Watt upgraded, Mark Barron downgraded on Steelers injury report
For the second consecutive day, 10 players were listed on the Pittsburgh Steelers official injury report because of injury. And for the second consecutive day, nine of them practiced fully and one was limited – but Friday it was Mark Barron who was limited, while T.J. Watt was a full...
Miami stands in the way as Pitt hopes to stretch winning streak to 5
Pitt has been here before. It likes the neighborhood, but eventually it is forced to leave. The current four-game winning streak is the third of that length under coach Pat Narduzzi in his five seasons. But Pitt hasn’t won five in a row since 2009. The previous two were followed...
Change in attitude, pair of wins have Seton Hill football heading in right direction
No team is likely to hang a banner after two wins. But for Seton Hill football, two wins represent a step in the right direction. The Griffins enter Saturday’s game against Edinboro (noon at Offutt Field) looking for their third consecutive victory. They are coming off come-from-behind wins over PSAC...
NFL Week 8 previews: Browns try to spoil Patriots coach Bill Belichick’s bid for 300th win
Here’s a breakdown of the Week 8 matchups in the NFL. Browns (2-4) at Patriots (7-0)4:25 p.m. Sunday, CBSOpening line: Patriots by 11½Series record: Browns lead 13-11Last week: Browns lost to Seahawks 32-28 on Oct. 13; Patriots beat Jets 33-0Notes: With win over Browns, Patriots coach Bill Belichick would earn...
Tim Benz: Randy Fichtner gives us one way Dolphins could upset SteelersVideo
Whether Steelers offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner meant to, he essentially told us the only way the Miami Dolphins could possibly pull off an upset in the “Monday Night Football” game at Heinz Field. Before the bye weekend hit, Fichtner was asked about improvements that the Steelers’ offense could make. “We’ve...
Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier named Gold Glove finalist
In his first season as a full-time starter, Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier impressed with his defense. The 27-year-old was named a National League Gold Glove Award finalist by Rawlings, along with two other first-time finalists: The Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies and St. Louis Cardinals’ Kolten Wong. Frazier’s .989...
Tim Benz, Seth Rorabaugh on Penguins slump, injuries, Stars rematch, Lightning loss
It’s the final “Breakfast With Benz” podcast of the week. I’m joined by TribLIVE Penguins beat writer Seth Rorabaugh. He’s on the road, covering the team in Dallas. The Penguins play the third leg of their road trip against the Stars on Saturday night. After a five-game winning streak, Mike...
First Call: Antonio Brown’s movie ‘teaser’; Jarvis Landry walks back Patriots prediction
In Friday’s “First Call,” Antonio Brown’s movie “teaser” is a hit. Jarvis Landry may regret a comment he made about the New England Patriots. And an update on the “Trump Ump.” `May the 84th be with you` Pfft! And you thought the new “Star Wars” movie trailer release was huge?...
Tim Benz: Travis Williams needs more than Penguins pixie dust to fix Pirates
“Welcome back, Travis! Now how long before you fix everything? It’s been 40 years since the Pirates’ last World Series. I’m starting to get a little antsy.” Of course, I’m exaggerating about how some Pittsburgh sports fans are reacting to the hire of Travis Williams as the new team president...
Dalvin Cook, Vikings wear down Redskins for 4th straight winVideo
MINNEAPOLIS — Dalvin Cook had 171 total yards and the game’s only touchdown, helping Kirk Cousins beat his old team on the first try and carrying the Minnesota Vikings to a 19-9 victory over the Washington Redskins on Thursday night. Cook, the NFL leader in yards from scrimmage, rushed 23...
5 things to watch in Week 9: Aliquippa, Central Valley battle for conference title
Only one team has defeated Aliquippa in the past two seasons combined: Central Valley in Week 9 last year. That’s one loss in 706 days. It’s also the only loss in Aliquippa coach Mike Warfield’s two-year tenure. “You don’t have to remind me,” Warfield said, laughing. The Beaver County rivals...
Pitt’s best hope against Miami might be a healthy Jimmy Morrissey
Pat Narduzzi spent the week watching video of Miami’s 24-3 victory against Pitt last year. Mostly, he focused on the Miami offense, trusting Mark Whipple, his first-year offensive coordinator, to figure out why the Hurricanes sacked quarterback Kenny Pickett six times and held 1,000-yard rushers Darrin Hall and Qadree Ollison...
