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Eagles are different team since worst loss by a champion
PHILADELPHIA — When the Philadelphia Eagles went to New Orleans in Week 11, their leaders lost their composure before the team lost the game. Carson Wentz walked off the field punching at the air after throwing one of his three interceptions, an uncharacteristic display of frustration by the third-year quarterback....
While teams seek next Sean McVay, he begins playoff run with Rams
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Most NFL teams with a head coaching vacancy this winter seem to be looking for the next Sean McVay. The original is still hard at work for the Los Angeles Rams, hoping to justify his enormous influence on the football world with a big postseason run....
Penguins score 2 short-handed goals, down PanthersVideo
When they essentially gave up three power-play goals in a Sunday loss, the Pittsburgh Penguins penalty killers vowed they’d have a better performance the next time out. They sure made good on that promise Tuesday. Not only did the Penguins successfully kill all four penalties they took, Bryan Rust and...
Former Steelers offensive coordinator Arians hired as Buccaneers coach
TAMPA, Fla. — Bruce Arians is the latest coach entrusted to transform the struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers into winners. The 66-year-old came out of a one-year retirement Tuesday to fill the team’s fifth coaching vacancy in a decade. Arians replaces Dirk Koetter, who was dismissed Dec. 30 after leading the...
Bob Huggins wondering where Press Virginia went
West Virginia coach Bob Huggins grew tired of a lack of commitment from his players in a season that has been sour since it began, so he sent a message by giving a freshman walk-on his first start in a Big 12 road game. The move didn’t last long, but...
Former St. Francis (Pa.) standout Lorenzo Jerome signs with Calgary of CFL
Former St. Francis (Pa.) defensive back Lorenzo Jerome signed an entry-level contract with the CFL’s Calgary Stampeders, the reigning Grey Cup champions. Jerome made the San Francisco 49ers’ opening-day roster in 2017 and appeared in four games before being released. This past season, he spent time in camp with the...
Duquesne looks to two-sport athlete Kellon Taylor for guidance
The list of items Duquesne needs to start winning consistently includes improved shooting, better decision-making at the end of games and, perhaps, a little more of what Kellon Taylor can deliver. That might sound odd when you consider Taylor, a junior forward, has played only five games after joining the...
Louisville coach Chris Mack sees a Pitt team unafraid to ‘run through walls’
When Louisville opened its ACC season Sunday with a 90-73 victory against Miami, six of the nine players who were in the game at least 10 minutes were juniors or seniors. Someday, Pitt coach Jeff Capel might have the same luxury. But, for now, he will meet Louisville (10-4, 1-0)...
Steelers sign former Wisconsin DE Conor Sheehy to reserve/future deal
The Pittsburgh Steelers added to their organizational depth at defensive end Tuesday, signing former Wisconsin lineman Conor Sheehy to a reserve/future contract. The 6-foot-4, 293-pound Sheehy was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Green Bay Packers last spring but was cut at the end of training camp. He...
Clemson coach Swinney already looking forward to defending national title
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Dabo Swinney won’t be celebrating for long. After leading Clemson to its second national title in three years, the coach is eager to get started on the next one. Swinney will be back in the office Friday — meeting with players, going over the schedule for...
Westmoreland campus clippings: Norwin grad eclipses 1,000 points
It might be divided among two schools, but a milestone is a milestone to Jenna Cole. The former Norwin basketball standout scored the 1,000th point of her college career Saturday while leading La Roche to a 64-59 win at Medaille. Cole, a 6-foot junior forward, transferred from Pitt-Greensburg after her...
Very early college football rankings: Ready for Alabama-Clemson, Part 5?
A perfectly reasonable ranking of any college football season in the late 2010s can be summed up as follows: No. 1. Alabama or Clemson No. 2. Alabama or Clemson Nos. 3-roughly 130. Cannon fodder But though the Crimson Tide and the Tigers have traded national titles and met in the...
Penguins’ Zach Aston-Reese, 24, mixes well with Matt Cullen, 42
There are the one-liners that never fail to amuse his younger teammates. Plus, the stories gathered over 21 NHL seasons that serve as a learning tool for anyone in the Penguins locker room smart enough to pay attention. And, by the way, Matt Cullen still can get the job done...
Watch: Hulk Hogan, WWE honor ‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund on Raw
WWE and Hulk Hogan paid tribute to the late “Mean” Gene Okerlund on the Jan. 7 edition of “Monday Night Raw.” The wrestling legend returned to WWE television for the first time since being fired in July 2015 after racist comments he made in 2006 leaked. Despite some pushback from...
Plum product Pat McAfee finding way around broadcast booth
INDIANAPOLIS — Pat McAfee watched those two agonizing bounces in Chicago on Sunday and immediately tried to put Cody Parkey’s missed field goal in perspective. He thought about the 27 death threats he received after missing a couple of costly kicks during one game in college. He felt horribly for...
Pryor Foundation hosting charity event tonight at Waterworks
Terrelle Pryor has given back to a number of causes during his professional football career. He paid for his high school football team’s banquet last season and also helped Jeannette deter some of the cost for its championship rings. The NFL free agent wide receiver and his Terrelle Pryor Family...
IUP women vault to No. 1
There is a new No. 1 in Division II women’s basketball, according to at least one of the top national polls. IUP rocketed to the top spot this week for the first time in program history in the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Top 25 Coaches’ Poll. IUP (11-0) picked up...
Steelers offseason positional outlook: Wide receivers
Editor’s note: This is Part 3 of a 12-part series breaking down the Pittsburgh Steelers at each position in the offseason. All salary cap information courtesy spotrac.com. The eyes of not only Pittsburgh Steelers fans but of those around the entire NFL community will be watching closely how the Antonio...
Matt Murray gets call in net for Penguins vs. Panthers
Mike Sullivan’s juggling act with his goaltenders will put Matt Murray back in goal Tuesday night at PPG Paints Arena against the Florida Panthers. Murray, who is riding a career-long seven-game winning streak since returning Dec. 15 from a lower-body injury, got the night off Sunday in the Penguins’ 5-3...
Clemson is No. 1 for 3rd time in AP poll; ‘Bama 2, Ohio St 3
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Clemson finished No. 1 in The Associated Press poll for the third time after routing Alabama in the national championship game. The Tigers received all 61 first-place votes. The Crimson Tide, which was trying to become just the third team to go wire-to-wire as the No....
First call: Ex-Bears kicker Robbie Gould was at Chicago’s loss to Eagles
Troy Polamalu is one-for-one in Hall of Fame votes. Penn State`s Robbie Gould is the most popular man in Chicago ... and he doesn`t even kick there anymore. Robert Morris` goalie is standing out. And we may have seen the best shootout attempt ever. Rub it in, why don`t ya?...
Philly building trolls Bears’ kicker’s missed game-winning field goal
“Doink.” Chicago Bears kicker Cody Parkey missed a game-winning field goal in the final seconds against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon. And everyone in Philly is celebrating and piling on. Parkey’s kick struck the left goal post and then bounced off the bottom of the post failing to go...
Even in era of offense, NFL playoffs come down to defense
The NFL’s wild weekend of wild-card games demonstrated that even in this age of explosive offenses, defense still dominates in the playoffs and it often comes down to a toe, a few fingers or even a 40-year-old hamstring. Kicker Sebastian Janikowski’s season — and maybe career — ended when he...
Podcast: Penguins can’t shake Chicago demons; what’s wrong with Derick Brassard?
In today`s "Breakfast with Benz" podcast, I`m joined by Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network for our weekly hockey talk. We discuss the Penguins` surprising loss to the Blackhawks. The state of Derick Brassard`s game. Casey DeSmith`s goaltending. Tuesday night`s game against the Panthers. Most importantly, we get into...
Analysis: Steelers’ 2019 schedule already looks daunting
While other teams are looking forward to the second round of the playoffs, Steelers fans are resigned to previewing next year`s schedule. I probably should`ve done that already. Amid a sea of coach firings, AWOL wide receivers, exaggerated injuries and locker room leaks, I`m late to the party. Come to...
