Broderick Jones limited at Steelers practice; Alex Highsmith, Darius Slay remain out
Pittsburgh Steelers starting left tackle Broderick Jones returned to practice Thursday, but it was on a limited basis because of a groin injury. Jones said it was “pretty much” the same ailment that caused him to miss practice time during training camp. Jones has not missed any game time this...
Baylor AD Mack Rhoades leaves role as CFP chairman and Hunter Yurachek replaces him
Baylor athletic director Mack Rhoades stepped down from his role as chairman of the College Football Playoff selection committee and is taking a leave of absence from the school while it investigates allegations against him. While not going into additional details, Baylor vice president Jason Cook said Thursday those allegations...
Lamar Jackson returns to practice for the Ravens after missing Wednesday’s session with a knee issue
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Lamar Jackson returned to practice for the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday after missing the previous day’s session because of a knee issue. Jackson played the last two games after missing three because of a hamstring injury. It was not clear what happened to his knee, but...
Cleveland pitcher Emmanuel Clase pleads not guilty to federal charges alleging he rigged pitches
NEW YORK — Cleveland Guardians star pitcher Emmanuel Clase pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he took bribes to help gamblers win bets on his pitches. The 27-year-old reliever was released on $600,000 bond after his appearance in Brooklyn federal court. Clase also surrendered his passport and was ordered...
Pat Narduzzi believes 5th time could be charm as Pitt tries to upset ranked Notre Dame
At 65 years old, defensive coordinator Randy Bates is the oldest of Pat Narduzzi’s assistants. Asked this week of his memories from the last time Pitt played Notre Dame, an October 2023 showdown in South Bend, Ind., Bates leaned into being the elder statesman on staff with the Panthers. “That’s...
Pitt signs trio of 4-star recruits in Class of 2026
Three recruits in the Class of 2026 put pen to paper and made things official with Pitt men’s basketball, the Panthers announced Thursday morning. Forwards Chase Foster and Anthony Felesi plus guard Jermal Jones, all ranked as 4-star prospects by 247Sports, signed national letters of intent, giving Pitt a recruiting...
Tim Benz: Don’t let Yankees trade chatter ruin the celebration of Paul Skenes’ Cy Young award
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes had a slightly more animated reaction to winning the National League Cy Young award Wednesday night than he did when he won the Rookie of the Year in 2024. Slightly. Paul Skenes winning Rookie of the Year: ????Paul Skenes winning Cy Young: ???? pic.twitter.com/hAymCO5Qxs—...
Penn State is ‘sharp and ready to write’ ahead of meeting with Michigan State
STATE COLLEGE — Interim head coach Terry Smith has continually talked about a “storm” Penn State must continue to push through to see the other side of a six-game losing streak. That matches what junior safety King Mack said Wednesday night. Smith — even in his days as the cornerbacks...
Penguins defenseman Ryan Graves made the most out of a bad situationVideo
It was an impressive play that led to offense. It just didn’t lead to any recordable offense for the subject of this story. During the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 5-3 home win against the Washington Capitals on Thursday, forward Anthony Mantha scored the hosts’ third goal of the contest by cleaning up...
First Call: Asante Samuel Sr. gives opinions on Steelers after son signs; DK Metcalf wants rematch with Bengals’ DJ Turner
Thursday’s “First Call” has a Lamar Jackson health update from Baltimore. DK Metcalf talks about his looming matchup with Cincinnati’s DJ Turner. Asante Samuel Sr. had some interesting quotes about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense after the franchise signed his son. And Jameis Winston is replacing Russell Wilson as the quarterback...
‘That’s the goal’: After winning Cy Young, Paul Skenes eyes a World Series title for Pirates
As Paul Skenes reflected on the historic season that resulted in winning the National League Cy Young Award, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ ace couldn’t help but look forward to the future. For someone who prefers to talk about the why, Skenes admits that awards and accolades are not his motivation. From...
U mad, bro?: Steelers fans don’t hold back on Art Rooney II, Mike Tomlin, Aaron Rodgers
Despair about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ recent 1-3 stretch knows no limits. The frustration is pulsating with our readers when it comes to Art Rooney II, Mike Tomlin, Aaron Rodgers, the offense and even our coverage of the team. In this week’s “U mad, bro?,” fans express their displeasure with help...
Joe Flacco’s last stand? Bengals QB faces uncertain future as Joe Burrow returns to practice
CINCINNATI — Joe Flacco might have more starts for the Cincinnati Bengals under his belt than he has ahead of him. And it has nothing to do with the quarterback’s injured right shoulder. The move Monday to open the 21-day window Joe Burrow’s return from a September turf-toe injury means...
Pirates ace Paul Skenes completes historic season as unanimous NL Cy Young winner
On a day when Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington dismissed trade talk about his ace with the declaration that “Paul Skenes is going to be a Pirate in 2026,” he has some additional incentive: For the first time in 35 years, the Pirates now have a Cy Young Award...
Broncos to rely on several backups at key positions vs. Chiefs
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos are a hurting bunch as they prepare for their showdown with the nine-time defending AFC West champion Kansas City Chiefs this weekend. They’re still without their best defensive player with cornerback Pat Surtain (strained pectoral) about to miss his third straight game. Their leading...
Notre Dame pass defense navigates quick turnaround at Pitt
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — No. 9 Notre Dame spent last week figuring out how to slow down Navy’s run-heavy offense. This week, the defense is switching gears against No. 23 Pitt. Yes, the Fighting Irish began this week with the usual emphasis — stopping the run — while fully understanding...
Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. out vs. 49ers after surgery for appendicitisVideo
TEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. will miss Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers after having surgery this week for appendicitis, coach Jonathan Gannon said Wednesday. Harrison — a second-year receiver out of Ohio State — has played in all nine games this season, catching 34...
NCAA puts Michigan State football on 3 years of probation for recruiting violations under Mel Tucker
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The NCAA put Michigan State’s football program on three years of probation and penalized the school $30,000 plus 1.5% of the team’s budget after agreeing former staff members under coach Mel Tucker broke rules regarding recruiting inducements and benefits, communication and unofficial visit expenses. Michigan State...
Coming off surgery absence, new Steelers CB Asante Samuel Jr. ‘the healthiest I’ve ever been’
It’s been more than 13 months since he’s played in a game and less than seven months since he underwent a surgical procedure on his spine. It would be natural for teams and fans to assume that Asante Samuel Jr. — the newest Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback — is not at...
4 reasons for Penn State to be concerned vs. Michigan State
Over the past two weeks, Penn State not only had to face the best that the Big Ten had to offer, but also the best the nation had to offer. And despite having the lead against the No. 2 team in the nation with a little under two minutes to...
Giants’ Jameis Winston to start over Russell Wilson at QB for Giants with Jaxson Dart outVideo
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Jameis Winston walked off the field Wednesday following his first practice as the New York Giants’ starting quarterback, including some extra work after it was over, and flashed a big smile across his face. “We finally made it, huh?” Winston said. “We finally made it.” With...
Aaron Rodgers: No ‘major changes’ on offense needed as Steelers try to bounce back from ‘stinker’
When he took the field Sunday night at SoFi Stadium, Aaron Rodgers made the 250th start of his 21-year NFL career and the ninth for the Pittsburgh Steelers. It was a milestone that wasn’t worth celebrating for Rodgers or the Steelers, who played easily their worst offensive game of the...
Broderick Jones, Alex Highsmith, Darius Slay miss Steelers practice; Isaac Seumalo returns
A trio of starters sat out the first Pittsburgh Steelers practice of the week because of injury, but starting left guard Isaac Seumalo headlined a group of three of contributors who returned to practice. Broderick Jones, Alex Highsmith and Darius Slay did not participate in Wednesday’s session at UPMC Rooney...
‘A different cat’: Pitt’s confidence in QB Mason Heintschel high at critical point in season
Kade Bell distinctly remembers when he became 100% sold on Mason Heintschel. It was following a spring practice in 2024 when the Panthers hosted Heintschel, then approaching his senior season at Clay High School in Oregon, Ohio. Heintschel, despite attracting zero Power Four offers besides Pitt, stuck out to Bell...
Antonio Brown posts bail, agrees to house arrest before attempted murder trial
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown must wear a GPS ankle monitor and await trial at home after posting a $25,000 bail, the Associated Press reported Wednesday. Brown pleaded not guilty to a second-degree murder charge stemming from an alleged shooting outside of an internet-celebrity boxing match May 16....
