What are the Steelers getting in Jamel Dean? A full scouting report on Pittsburgh’s new cornerback
One of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ biggest moves in free agency was to address the starting cornerback position opposite Joey Porter Jr. The franchise did so by signing Tampa Bay’s Jamel Dean. The 29-year-old inked a three-year, $36.75 million contract with the Steelers on March 13. Jay Recher is a frequent...
ESPN’s Adam Schefter: If Aaron Rodgers doesn’t return to Steelers, Kirk Cousins would be ‘logical pivot’Video
Instead of just getting a straight answer from the Pittsburgh Steelers — or from Aaron Rodgers himself — about their 42-year-old quarterback’s plans to play or retire in 2026, we are forced to follow a trail of bread crumbs for information. Again. Just like last year. Even though free agency...
Robot strike zone will create winners and losers among pitchers, batters who earned human calls
DUNEDIN, Fla. — Kevin Gausman got 709 called strikes over the past decade on pitches out of the strike zone, tied for the third-highest total in the major leagues. “I would have thought maybe I was top 20 maybe, but top five is kind of kind of crazy,” the Toronto...
Rockies begin franchise makeover under leadership of DePodesta, Byrnes
DENVER — Two months ago, the Colorado Rockies assembled more than 300 of their scouts, coaches, business personnel and new baseball minds for a meeting at Coors Field. First order of business: an introduction. The main item: Getting everyone on the same page. Because turning around a franchise that has...
Key, Strack help Kentucky women beat West Virginia to secure Sweet 16 trip
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Teonni Key had 19 points and 10 rebounds, Clara Strack had 18 points and 15 rebounds and Kentucky nearly gave up a big lead and held on to beat West Virginia, 74-73, on Monday to advance to the NCAA women’s Sweet 16 for the first time in...
March Madness surges to its best TV start with viewership up 5%
NEW YORK — The NCAA Tournament is off to its best start on record. The tournament averaged 9.8 million for the first three days (the First Four on Tuesday and Wednesday along with Thursday’s first round) according to Nielsen, a 5% increase from last year. CBS and TNT began showing...
Former NL MVP McCutchen will open 18th MLB season on Rangers’ roster
ARLINGTON, Texas — Andrew McCutchen will be on the Opening Day roster for the Texas Rangers, who expect the 39-year-old former MVP outfielder to split some time at designated hitter, maybe play a few games in the field and be a mentor to their young, talented outfielders. Chris Young, the...
Allegheny Badgers advance to 16U national tournament
Since taking over the head coaching position of the Allegheny Badgers, Justin Brown has had the expectation set from Day 1: win the Mid-American District Hockey Tournament. This month, the Badgers’ 16U team did just that. After going 3-0 in pool play, they defeated Pittsburgh Vengeance, 5-4, to secure the...
Westmoreland campus clippings: Saint Vincent swimmer Dzurica earns 3 All-American honors
Saint Vincent senior swimmer Jacob Dzurica came home with three All-American nods from the NCAA Division III Championships in Indianapolis. Dzurica, a Hempfield graduate, earned All-American honors in the 50-yard freestyle (19.79 seconds) as he finished fourth, the 100-yard freestyle (44.01), good enough for seventh — he swam a school-record...
Offense clicking early for Pitt this spring, including at team’s 1st scrimmage
Pitt conducted its first scrimmage of spring ball Saturday at Acrisure Stadium, with the offense and defense running a total of 109 plays, per coach Pat Narduzzi. Narduzzi also reported a 52-24 win by the offense, with those units raising some eyebrows by starting off the debut scrimmage on such...
Bracket Reset: NCAA Tournament down to a Sweet 16 of high-majors
Cinderella has been kicked out of the dance early for the second straight season. Following a madness-promising first day of upsets, the NCAA Tournament has turned into a high-major affair. The Sweet 16 invite is for power-conference programs only. Advocates for fewer automatic qualifiers and bracket expansion will have a...
Steelers sign interior offensive lineman Brock Hoffman
The Pittsburgh Steelers added an interior offensive lineman with starting experience, signing Brock Hoffman. Hoffman, who will turn 27 this summer, has made 16 starts and appeared in 54 NFL regular-season games with the Dallas Cowboys. Undrafted in 2022, Hoffman joined the Cowboys late that season and remained with them...
Lefty Hunter Barco scoreless in relief but Braves beat Pirates in Grapefruit League finale
Hunter Barco made the final cut for the Pittsburgh Pirates, then showed why he’s ready for a relief role. The 6-foot-4 left-hander tossed 2 1/3 scoreless innings to finish spring training with a 2.31 ERA after being scored upon once in five appearances. It was the way the game started...
Pitt hires Robin Harmony as new women’s basketball coach
Robin Harmony will be Pitt’s new women’s basketball coach, athletic director Allen Greene announced Monday. Harmony, a Hershey native, joins the Panthers from the College of Charleston, where she just led the Cougars to their first NCAA Tournament appearance, as well as Colonial Athletic Association regular-season and conference tournament titles....
Steelers adding running back Travis Homer to bolster special teams
The Pittsburgh Steelers are bolstering their special teams by signing running back Travis Homer. The seven-year veteran previously played for the Seattle Seahawks and Chicago Bears. ESPN and NFL Network reported Monday that Homer was signing with the Steelers. The 27-year-old played more than 60% of his team’s special-teams snaps...
Pirates reassign RHP Mike Clevinger in final cuts; Hunter Barco, Jose Urquidy make team
The Pittsburgh Pirates made their final cut of spring training, reassigning right-handed pitcher Mike Clevinger to minor league camp in a move that determined the final two spots in the bullpen. The 35-year-old Clevinger was 1-0 with a 5.02 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 15 strikeouts against 10 walks and a .200...
Mark Madden: Playing it safe with top prospects could be costly for Pirates, Penguins
The Pirates sent 19-year-old phenom shortstop Konnor Griffin to Triple-A. The Penguins continue to keep 21-year-old phenom goaltender Sergei Murashov at their Wilkes-Barre/Scranton farm team. I don’t agree with either decision. But I understand. Griffin has never had an at-bat in Triple-A and has just 83 at the Double-A level....
Penguins prospect Harrison Brunicke’s plans remain clearVideo
Harrison Brunicke didn’t mince words when explaining his aspirations for the 2025-26 season back in October. “Plan A is to be here,” the Pittsburgh Penguins defensive prospect said during training camp. “There’s not really a Plan B in my mind right now.” As it turned out, Plan A did happen....
First Call: Wild stats about Aaron Rodgers and Justin Fields; Pens hold steady in Metro Division swirl
As we all monitor the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback situation, Monday’s “First Call” has some interesting stats surrounding Justin Fields and Aaron Rodgers. We’re also tracking the Eastern Conference playoff situation for the Penguins. A former Robert Morris Colonial had a shining moment in the NCAA Tournament. And a pair of...
Tim Benz: A month from the NFL Draft, Steelers’ approach to free agency crystalizes selection strategyVideo
A month out from the NFL Draft, the Steelers’ approach to free agency has prevented the franchise from needing to reach and get desperate on the big stage in Pittsburgh on April 23. Well, except for quarterback if they potentially get stiffed by Aaron Rodgers. But let’s worry about that...
Previewing the Pirates: Carmen Mlodzinski earns final spot in starting rotation
The final few spots on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Opening Day roster are filling in as spring training nears its conclusion. On Sunday afternoon, as the Pirates took on the Boston Red Sox in their penultimate spring contest, manager Don Kelly answered a major remaining question as to who would be...
Madden Monday: Penguins’ goaltending ‘has been unacceptable since coming back from the Olympic break’Video
After a 5-1 home loss to Carolina on Sunday, Mark Madden of TribLive and 105.9 The X is feeling pretty shaky about the Pittsburgh Penguins’ playoff chances. “I see a team that’s kind of sagging,” Madden said during this week’s Madden Monday podcast. “I think they’re no better than 50-50...
Iowa beats No. 1 seed and defending champ Florida in March Madness
TAMPA, Fla. — Alvaro Folgueiras told Bennett Stirtz he would be ready for the ball, and he delivered in the clutch. Folgueiras, the former Robert Morris standout, nailed a 3-pointer with 4.5 seconds remaining, and Iowa eliminated defending national champion Florida, sending the top-seeded Gators home with a 73-72 victory...
Minor league report: Rafael Harvey-Pinard scores twice as Penguins winVideo
A pair of goals by forward Rafael Harvey-Pinard led the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to a 4-3 win against the Toronto Marlies at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto on Sunday. Forwards Avery Hayes and Aidan McDonough each had a goal and an assist for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (39-16-6-2). Goaltender Joel Blomqvist made 17 saves on...
Fitzpatrick goes from disappointment to winning at Valspar Championship
PALM HARBOR, Fla. — Matt Fitzpatrick took longer than usual to get over his loss last week at The Players Championship, mainly because he played so well and did so little wrong until Cameron Young won on the difference of one tee shot at the final hole. “To lose it...
