Chris Adamski stories, Page 88
Seiya Suzuki, Cubs pitchers ruin Pirates home opener, 2-1
Ke’Bryan Hayes was all smiles pregame. Bob Nutting and Ben Cherington, too. Joe Manganiello, likewise, wore a smile after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. Most of the 34,458 in attendance on a sunny April afternoon serving as Pittsburgh’s 136th Opening Day? They, as well, seemed to be smiling. Unfortunately...
Many Pirates – finally – enjoying 1st ‘normal’ Opening Day
Imagine if during the Pittsburgh Pirates’ home opener in 2019, someone would have told the gathered 37,336 fans that it would be three years before there would be another full-capacity, unrestricted Opening Day at PNC Park. It probably would have sounded like a bad April Fool’s joke. Imagine if on...
‘Those who knew him knew how special he was’ — Steelers, others mourn Dwayne Haskins
Teammates took to social media to react in shock, offer prayers and pay tribute to Dwayne Haskins, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback who died Saturday morning after an auto accident on a highway in south Florida. Haskins was 24. “Those who knew him knew how special he was,” wrote a message...
Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins dies after being struck on Florida highway
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins died Saturday morning when he was struck by a vehicle while walking as a pedestrian on a Florida highway. Haskins was 24. “I am devastated and at a loss for words with the unfortunate passing of Dwayne Haskins,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said in a...
Would poor season series vs. Rangers matter for Penguins in playoff series?
Via peculiarity of the schedule, the bulk of the season series between Pittsburgh and New York took place over a span of roughly two weeks. One team was the decisive victor, fueling talk it would be a heavy favorite should they meet in the first round of the playoffs. The...
Back from covid-related hiatus, Pittsburgh Passion to open 2022 season this weekend
Like much of the rest of the world, the Women’s Football Alliance was not immune from disruption in 2020 and 2021. This weekend, the WFA is back — and so are the Pittsburgh Passion. The Passion are scheduled to open their season at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Detroit Venom....
Bob Huggins, George Karl, Swin Cash named to Basketball Hall of Fame’s 2022 class
This year’s class for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has quite a regional flavor. Among the 13 inductees announced Friday were West Virginia University alum and coach Bob Huggins, Penn Hills native George Karl and former McKeesport star Swin Cash. The trio with local ties will join former...
Former Lincoln Park star Nelly Cummings transferring to Pitt
Pitt basketball added a local product to its roster with the transfer of former Lincoln Park High School star Nelly Cummings to Jeff Capel’s program. A 6-foot point guard with one season of eligibility remaining for 2022-23 with the Panthers, Cummings started 78 of the 79 games he played for...
Steelers bring back former WVU safety, 1st-round pick Karl Joseph
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Thursday that they were bringing back one of their safeties. Not their former starter, though, who remains a free agent. Former West Virginia safety and NFL first-round pick Karl Joseph was brought back on a one-year deal. Joseph, 28, appeared in two games for the Steelers...
Domination of IM flag football inspired Steelers CB Levi Wallace to walk on at Alabama
The University of Alabama is known for having what is considered the best college football program in the country. And as a true freshman, new Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Levi Wallace dominated while playing on that campus. “It freaking felt like I was Lamar Jackson before Lamar Jackson,” Wallace said during...
Even in switching wing sides, Rickard Rakell fitting in well in Pittsburgh, with Penguins
Maybe Rickard Rakell was destined to play in Pittsburgh. How about the name of the 1-year-old dog the Penguins’ newest wing adopted while in California? Heinz. As in, yes, dubbed so in honor of the home of the Steelers. “His name was already ‘Heinz,’ ” Rakell explained Wednesday, “so I...
Penguins notes: LW Jason Zucker practices fully, on track to return to lineup vs. Wild
Jason Zucker was a full participant and taking rushes on the second line during Wednesday’s Pittsburgh Penguins practice, an indication the left wing is set to return to the lineup after missing 37 of the past 38 games because of a core muscle injury. Zucker, who underwent surgery Jan. 25,...
Flowers for ‘Flower?’ Wild fans serenading ex-Penguins G Marc-Andre Fleury with bouquets
Minnesota’s welcome for Flower has been, well, flower-y. Longtime popular Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury — known by the nickname “Flower” — joined the Minnesota Wild early last week via a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks. So far, it’s been two starts, two wins for the 37-year-old, three-time Stanley Cup...
6 recent Steelers starters remain unsigned on free-agent market
As a group, they combined to start 63 games for the Pittsburgh Steelers last season. Fourteen times over the years, these six players were designated as starters, and each either began last year’s training camp atop his positional depth chart or was acquired during the preseason with the intention of...
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin tells reporters he wants ‘action’ on minority hiring, prefers traditional OT
Mike Tomlin isn’t willing to express “confidence” minority hiring will increase in the NFL, and he’s stumping to avoid drastic change to the league’s overtime rules. While taking his turn of availability for NFL reporters at the league’s annual meetings in Palm Beach, Fla., Tomlin on Monday morning touched on...
Steelers announce 2-year contract for CB Ahkello Witherspoon
Eight days after word of an agreement broke via a national report, the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday formally announced a two-year contract extension with cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon. Acquired via a trade late in training camp, the Steelers were Witherspoon’s third team over an eight-month span. He barely played the first...
3-point conversions, double forward passes, modified OT among unique USFL rules
Get ready to “go for three.” And, maybe, more halfback passes? The USFL released its rules for its spring football season that begins next month — and as might be expected from a fledging minor league for America’s most popular sport, there are some unique rules intended to fuel fan-friendliness...
Gunner Olszewski the Steelers’ latest try at finding consistency, ‘splash’ in return game
Can Gunner Olszewski succeed where the likes of Allen Rossum, Dri Archer and Ryan Switzer did not? Can he even provide equivalent production to his predecessor? When it comes to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ primary kickoff and punt returner roles, many have tried in the Mike Tomlin era. Few have succeeded....
Steelers decide well-traveled DT Montravius Adams good enough to stick around
On Tuesday afternoon, less than a week into free agency, Montravius Adams was all smiles as he signed his new contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. This time of year is one of hope and optimism for scores of players across the NFL, many of whom joined new teams excited to...
New signee Gunner Olszewski eager to fill return role – maybe more – for Steelers
Gunner Olszewski’s path to Pittsburgh went through Bemidji, Minn., and Foxboro, Mass. But it’s where it began that he holds closest to his heart. “Growing up in Texas,” Olszewski said Monday, “the best way I would describe (it) is as the best place to grow up in the country. “I...
Tale of the tape: Steelers QBs Mitch Trubisky vs. Mason Rudolph
With Mitch Trubisky’s signing soon to become official, a breakdown of the quarterbacks who sit Nos. 1-2 on the Pittsburgh Steelers depth chart: Size Rudolph: 6-5, 235, 9 1/8-inch hands Trubisky: 6-2, 220, 9 ½-inch hands Age/bio Rudolph: 27 in July, Third-round pick in 2018 draft, 2nd-team All America at...
Steelers receive 4th-round compensatory pick in next month’s draft
The Pittsburgh Steelers were given an extra draft pick Tuesday when the NFL announced its list of compensatory picks distributed to teams based off each team’s defections and signings during 2021 unrestricted free agency. The Steelers were given the first of six picks doled out at the end of the...
Steelers reportedly sign former Bills CB Levi Wallace
The Pittsburgh Steelers began the process of what could be a re-make of their secondary, reportedly agreeing to a two-year contract with free-agent cornerback Levi Wallace on Tuesday. Wallace has started for the Buffalo Bills the past 3 ½ seasons dating to the midway point of his rookie year when...
Penguins to honor retired Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger before March 29 game
The first local professional sports franchise to formally honor the retired Ben Roethlisberger with a pregame ceremony won’t be the Pittsburgh Steelers. Instead, it will involve a puck. The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Tuesday that Roethlisberger will take part in a ceremonial puck drop and be the subject of recognition prior...
Steelers name Isaac Williams assistant offensive line coach
Amidst a flurry of player moves at the position, the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday also announced a new assistant coach for their offensive line room Isaac Williams was hired to serve behind new offensive line coach Pat Meyer, who joined the Steelers last month. Williams has not previously worked in...
