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Nationals’ Game 3 starter Sanchez unheralded but effective
WASHINGTON — Anibal Sanchez is not as highly touted — or as highly paid — as the three members of the Washington Nationals’ starting staff who already have pitched in this World Series. All he has done this postseason, though, is go 1-0 with a 0.71 ERA in two starts,...
Kevin Gorman: Bob Nutting must own up to Pirates’ problems, which start at the top
Bob Nutting heard the calls for a housecleaning and heeded the warnings Pittsburgh Pirates fans wouldn’t stand for the status quo. The Pirates chairman started firing away, like he was skeet shooting at Seven Springs. But he got a bit backward. Before the Pirates played their season finale, they fired...
A-K Valley campus clippings: PSNK soccer team cruises into semifinals
The Penn State New Kensington men’s soccer team, seeded third in the Penn State University Athletic Conference Tournament, rolled into the semifinals with a 7-1 victory Wednesday over Penn State Scranton. Sophomore Nolan Johngarlo (Kiski Area) had a goal and an assist, and junior Mitchell Kuczynski (St. Joseph) scored. Johngarlo...
Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson’s ability to find shooting lanes has evolved
TAMPA, Fla. — When the Penguins traded talented shooting winger Daniel Sprong to the Anaheim Ducks for sturdy defenseman Marcus Pettersson in December, it was clear what was being exchanged. Offense for defense. And to this point of the 2019-20 season, that notion has held firm. Sprong is one of...
Astros fire Brandon Taubman after investigation of ALCS incident
Houston Astros assistant general manager Brandon Taubman has been terminated less than a week after an alleged incident between him and a group of female reporters. The Astros announced Taubman’s firing Thursday. “Our initial investigation led us to believe that Brandon Taubman’s inappropriate comments were not directed toward any reporter....
Thinned ranks at OLB could limit Steelers’ plans to rest T.J. Watt, Bud DupreeVideo
While the Pittsburgh Steelers try to implement a scaled-down player rotation on the defensive line in the wake of Stephon Tuitt’s season-ending pectoral injury, they face the opposite issue at the next level of their defense. Given the amount of playing time Bud Dupree and T.J. Watt have seen through...
Dolphins coach Brian Flores has ‘moved on’ from Minkah Fitzpatrick trade to Steelers
Brian Flores isn’t interested in rehashing history. It has been nearly six weeks since the Miami Dolphins traded second-year defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick, a former No. 11 overall draft pick, to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Although the Dolphins face the Steelers on Monday night at Heinz Field, the first-year Dolphins head...
Steelers insist they aren’t taking 0-6 Dolphins lightly
Maybe it’s because the Pittsburgh Steelers have won just two of their first six games themselves, or perhaps memories of 2018 defeats to bottom feeders Oakland and Denver still linger. Regardless of why, though, the Steelers insist they are not looking past the winless Miami Dolphins. Miami is 0-6 heading...
PSAC forecasts conference sweep for IUP basketball teams
IUP once again is favored to win the PSAC West Division in men’s and women’s basketball. The conference announced results of its preseason coaches polls Thursday. East Stroudsburg’s men were voted as the top team in the Eastern Division, while Kutztown is the women’s favorite in the east. MEN East...
James Washington, Jaylen Samuels, Steve Nelson, Mark Barron practice fully for SteelersVideo
Each of the four starters who missed the Pittsburgh Steelers’ most recent game because of injury, and two others who left that win at Los Angeles early, were full participants in practice Thursday. Receiver James Washington (shoulder), running back Jaylen Samuels (knee), cornerback Steve Nelson (groin) and linebacker Mark Barron...
North Allegheny grad swims into Richmond hall of fame
Former North Allegheny swimmer Jen MacKay Williams expects her induction into the University of Richmond Athletics Hall of Fame on Nov. 1 to get her some cred around her house. “At this stage of life, where my world is consumed with my kids and their sports, it’s nice to have...
North Allegheny grad making impact for Duke cross country team
North Allegheny graduate Zach Kinne is off to a tremendous start in his first year on the cross country team at Duke. Kinne, 19, has been named ACC Men’s Freshman of the Week twice this season, on Oct. 2 and Oct. 23. He helped Blue Devils to the title in...
‘AEW Dynamite’ in Pittsburgh features Britt Baker’s homecoming, Dippin’ Dots brawlVideo
Wednesday night saw All Elite Wrestling roll into Pittsburgh for the promotion’s first show in the Steel City. The promotion’s fourth week of “AEW Dynamite,” AEW’s weekly television show on TNT, was shot at the Petersen Events Center. The show saw appearances by AEW champion Chris Jericho, Jon Moxley (formerly...
Browns’ Myles Garrett says team needs to make Patriots’ Tom Brady ‘see ghosts’Video
One Cleveland Browns player hopes to bring a little Halloween scare to Tom Brady. Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was asked Wednesday about Brady ahead of his team’s matchup Sunday against the New England Patriots. “You have to make sure he’s seeing ghosts,” Garrett said with a smile. Myles Garrett...
Fantasy sports podcast: Helping owners through a QB crisis
There’s no doubt what the major talking point is in fantasy football this week. Quarterbacks. Quarterbacks. Quarterbacks. That discussion occupies the bulk of this week’s fantasy sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of Rotowire. Yup. I’m one of those people. I’ve got Patrick Mahomes on my team. I’m replacing him with...
AP source: Rebuilding Padres hire rookie manager Jayce Tingler
SAN DIEGO — A person familiar with the decision says the rebuilding San Diego Padres have hired Jayce Tingler from the Texas Rangers as their new manager. The person spoke with The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the hiring hasn’t been announced. Tingler has most recently been the...
Chicago Cubs hire David Ross to replace Joe Maddon as manager
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs hired former catcher David Ross to replace Joe Maddon as their manager Thursday, hoping he can help them get back to the playoffs after missing out for the first since 2014. The Cubs announced a three-year deal with Ross with a club option for the...
Displaced Duquesne set to attack season with no excuses
While Duquesne officials and students eagerly await the completion of Palumbo Center’s $45 million makeover, the men’s and women’s basketballs teams still have a season to play. The men are practicing at an on-campus recreation center, limiting time and space, and the home games have been moved to three venues...
AP source: Phillies hiring Joe Girardi as manager
PHILADELPHIA — A person familiar with the deal says the Philadelphia Phillies are hiring former Yankees manager Joe Girardi to replace Gabe Kapler. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the team has not announced the decision. Kapler was fired after an injury-depleted team...
Tim Benz: Failure to add OLB depth catching up to Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers set themselves up for this. They had it coming. On Monday night when the team plays against Miami, it could be down to just one outside linebacker — Bud Dupree — with significant game experience. Anthony Chickillo was placed on the commissioner’s exempt list because of his...
First Call: Would Steelers trade Artie Burns?; Eddie Olczyk takes a jab at PiratesVideo
In Thursday’s “First Call,” the “Trump Ump” has local ties. Artie Burns is a potential trade target. And even Eddie Olczyk takes a jab at the Pirates during a hockey broadcast. Why bother? NFL.com has a list of trade ideas for each team before the deadline hits on Oct. 29....
U mad, bro? No Steelers game? No less anger. Most of it about Gerrit Cole.
No Steelers game, no anger in “U mad, bro?” this week, right? Not so fast. There are plenty of other things to get upset about. And this week, most of them apparently have to do with the Pirates. Specifically, an ex-Pirate name Gerrit Cole. Oh, and an ex-Penguin named Marc-Andre...
Empty Thoughts: Lightning 3, Penguins 2
Observations from the Penguins’ 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. TAMPA, Fla. — There really isn’t a ton of intrigue to the Penguins’ goaltending situation. It’s pretty simple to figure out. Matt Murray is the starter. Tristan Jarry is the backup. Casey DeSmith is in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton because he makes...
Nationals rout Astros, take commanding World Series leadVideo
HOUSTON — Stephen Strasburg’s time had come. Famously held out of the postseason seven years ago, Strasburg delivered on the biggest stage of all Wednesday night. The right-hander outpitched fellow ace Justin Verlander, overcoming a shaky start to help the Washington Nationals beat the Houston Astros 12-3 for a commanding...
Justin Verlander poised to make outstanding play, throws ball off legVideo
It had the makings of being an absolutely sensational play during the World Series from a future Hall of Famer. Only it wasn’t. In fact, it was a dud in every sense of the word. During the fourth inning of Wednesday’s Game 2 between the Washington Nationals and the Houston...
