Sports category, Page 2511
Qadree Ollison hopes to follow Pitt script, run his way into NFLVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — Qadree Ollison rushed for more than 1,000 yards in his freshman season at Pitt. It took him three years to reach that milestone again, but it provided a satisfying conclusion to the running back’s college career. “To come back my senior year and finish it the way I...
Pat Narduzzi’s tug-of-war teaches Pitt players to finish what they startVideo
Dane Jackson considers the football field his “sanctuary,” a place where he can “leave it all out there.” But Pitt’s rising senior cornerback has yet to reach fulfillment during this year’s winter conditioning sessions that coach Pat Narduzzi likes to call “fourth-quarter drills.” No one has challenged Jackson in the...
Bryce Harper, Phillies agree to record $330 million contractVideo
NEW YORK — Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies agreed to a $330 million, 13-year contract Thursday, the largest deal in baseball history, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Thursday because the agreement is subject to...
Kevin Gorman: After winning Gold Glove, Pirates’ Corey Dickerson focused on what’s nextVideo
Corey Dickerson followed his first All-Star Game appearance in 2017 with his first Gold Glove last season, so it was only natural to ask the Pittsburgh Pirates leftfielder about his goals for this season. Dickerson was a step ahead of me, not just in answering the question. In nearly two...
5 things we’ve learned about the Penguins since the NHL trade deadline
If trade-deadline acquisition Erik Gudbranson is going to make a positive contribution to the Pittsburgh Penguins’ injury-depleted blue line, he’ll have to improve on his performance in Vancouver, where he had a league-worst minus-27 rating. While it might be a risky strategy that is bound to backfire at some point,...
District college softball players to watch for 2019
The softball season is underway in NCAA Division I, II and NAIA, and it opens in Division III this weekend. Here are some top area players to watch: Kaitlyn Beers, IUP Junior second baseman earned PSAC Central Athlete of the Year last season after leading team with 33 RBIs, 46...
49ers haven’t contacted Steelers about Antonio BrownVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — Antonio Brown has used social media to express a desire to play for the San Francisco 49ers in 2019. So far, the interest hasn’t been mutual. 49ers general manager John Lynch said Thursday that he has not contacted the Pittsburgh Steelers about acquiring Brown, who has requested a...
Where, when, how to watch WPIAL championship coverage on Trib HSSN
WPIAL championships are up for grabs Thursday, and the TribLive High School Sports Network has the coverage. The two-day WPIAL Class AAA and AA swimming championships get underway at Pitt’s Trees Pool. The Class AAA meet is being held from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and the Class AA championships are from...
Antonio Brown says relationship with Steelers is ‘not getting better’
INDIANAPOLIS – Antonio Brown’s relationship with the Steelers is “not getting better,” the All-Pro wide receiver told ESPN in an interview. ESPN released an excerpt of an interview that will air in its entirety on Saturday morning. The interviewed is titled “AB Wide Open,” with Brown being interviewed by ESPN...
First call: Mike McCarthy goes off on high school refs; IUP forgets uniforms
In “First Call” on Thursday, Mike McCarthy is getting shamed for his actions at a high school basketball game, Justin Houston is on the trade block and the IUP men’s basketball team had to play a game wearing an opponent’s uniforms. Mad Mike Mike McCarthy has been fired as Packers...
Questions about Antonio Brown permeate NFL Combine interviews
INDIANAPOLIS – Not surprisingly, Antonio Brown’s future has been one of the hot topics at the NFL Combine. And not just with the Pittsburgh Steelers and general manager Kevin Colbert. While Colbert was pressed multiple times during his interview sessions Wednesday about trade talks involving Brown, he wassn’t the only...
U mad, bro? Steelers angst, Penguins concern, Oscars disagreement
It’s the Feb. 28 edition of “U Mad, Bro?” It features Steelers angst, Penguins concern and disagreement over the Oscars from readers. ••• Somebody calling themselves “Steeler Nation” says the Steelers are not rebuilding, despite my recent column to the contrary. No, I dont think you're rebuilding when you have...
Tim Benz: Replacing Bryan Rust a challenge for Penguins
Before we start talking about how to best replace Penguins forward Bryan Rust while he is injured, it’s best to establish what has been lost. “Rusty brings a lot,” Penguins coach Mike Sullivan said. “He’s a good penalty killer. He brings so much speed and puck pursuit to the lines...
IUP men wear Edinboro’s uniforms in PSAC-clinching victory
The IUP men’s basketball team did not let a wardrobe malfunction deter it from victory. The Crimson Hawks forgot their road uniforms for a PSAC game at Edinboro, so the host team obliged, lending IUP their road jerseys at McComb Fieldhouse in Erie. Edinboro wore the awkward and probably itchy...
Slippery Rock’s McQuaide leads locals into D-II track and field nationals
After placing fifth last year at the NCAA Division II Track and Field Championships, pole vaulter Courtney McQuaide will get another shot to raise the bar. A redshirt senior from Slippery Rock and a former outdoor national champion in her event, McQuaide is one of 16 athletes from the PSAC...
Jung Ho Kang homers, Steven Brault struggles as Pirates fall to Yankees
Jung Ho Kang’s strong spring continued at the plate, but Steven Brault’s bid for the fifth spot in the Pittsburgh Pirates rotation took a hit Thursday. Kang hit his third home run of spring training, but Brault struggled on the mound as the Pirates dropped an 8-6 decision to the...
Busch Brothers headlining NASCAR’s West Coast swingVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Busch Brothers lead NASCAR into its three-race West Coast swing coming off another set of accomplishments that have established them among the all-time greats of the sport. The Las Vegas natives return home as two of the headliners of NASCAR’s young season. Kyle Busch on Thursday...
Duquesne drops another game against St. Bonaventure
ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — Courtney Stockard had 21 points as St. Bonaventure easily beat Duquesne, 68-47, on Wednesday night. Lamar Norman Jr. scored a season-high 20 points for the Dukes (18-10, 9-6 Atlantic 10). Eric Williams Jr. had five points despite coming into the contest as the Dukes’ leading scorer...
Penn State men roll to upset of No. 17 Maryland
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State is trying to avoid a last-place finish in the Big Ten, but the Nittany Lions aren’t playing like a team that looks like it belongs there right now. Lamar Stevens scored 16 of his 24 points in the second half, and Penn State had an...
Pitt’s slow start vs. Clemson leads to 11th consecutive lossVideo
Shoulders are slumping, troubles on offense are affecting the defense and the result is Pitt can’t find a way out of its losing streak. The Panthers looked disjointed and disinterested early, rallied briefly in the second half but in the end couldn’t avoid the inevitable, a 62-48 loss to unranked...
Kevin Gorman: Erik Gudbranson the guy Penguins want in their cornerVideo
Erik Gudbranson was stranded Tuesday in Toronto’s airport for nearly five hours, plenty of time to contemplate the 11th-hour trade that sent him from the Vancouver Canucks to the Pittsburgh Penguins. While following the box score of their game at the Columbus Blue Jackets on his phone, Gudbranson saw that...
Eagles won’t tag QB Nick Foles, who will become free agentVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — Nick Foles rejuvenated his career in Philadelphia. Now he wants to turn his success into an NFL starting job, and the Eagles intend to give him that chance. General manager Howie Roseman told reporters Wednesday the team will not use the franchise tag on Foles, making him a...
Bannock, or campfire bread, connects outdoorsmen and women across time
There’s a timeless connectivity to exploring the outdoors. Eras, circumstances and situations change, of course. The technology hunters, anglers, birders, hikers, backpackers, campers, paddlers and bikers use in the woods and on the water now is much different than what their forefathers carried centuries — shoot, even just decades —...
Outdoors Xtras: Elite lure, freezing fish and bluegill chowder
Lure of the week Lure name: Elite Company: Steelshad (steelshad.com) Lure type: Blade bait Sizes and colors: Available in a 23/4-inch, 3/8-ounce model in five colors: gold, sexy shad, silver, white shad and yellow shad. Target species: Largemouth, smallmouth bass, walleyes, northern pike, muskies, lake trout and salmon Technique: The...
Westmoreland campus clippings: Honors roll in for Saint Vincent men
Another strong run in Presidents’ Athletic Conference men’s basketball earned Saint Vincent plenty of respect at postseason awards time. The Bearcats swept player and coach of the year awards after a 22-5 season and a conference regular-season title. Senior forward Tom Kromka was named player of the year after leading...
