February 13, 2020 3:42 am
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Al-Amir Dawes scored 18 points, Tevin Mack added 16 and Aamir Simms finished with 12 as Clemson continued its mastery of Pittsburgh with a surprising 72-52 rout. The Tigers (12-12, 6-8 Atlantic Coast Conference) won their seventh straight over the Panthers (15-10, 6-8) by emerging from a shooting funk to snap a three-game losing streak. Clemson shot 50% (22 of 44) from the field, including 13 of 22 (59%) from 3-point range after shooting just 22% from 3 during their recent slide. Justin Champagnie led Pitt with 11 points and Au’Diese Toney chipped in 10 but the Panthers couldn’t seem to figure out Clemson’s zone defense.
February 13, 2020 3:41 am
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) – Derek Shelton conducted his first workout as Pittsburgh Pirates’ manager Wednesday when pitchers and catchers began spring training drills in Bradenton, Florida. Shelton was hired Nov. 27 to replace the fired Clint Hurdle. Shelton spent the previous 15 seasons as a coach with the Cleveland Indians, Tampa Bay Rays and Minnesota Twins. He was the bench coach last year when Minnesota won the AL Central. The Pirates also have new general manager in Ben Cherington. Yet Pittsburgh has made only a few changes to the roster since the end of last season. Many analysts are picking the Pirates to finish last again.
February 12, 2020 3:51 am
UNDATED (AP) – The Tampa Bay Lightning extended their winning streak while inching closer to the NHL’s overall lead. Yanni Gourde’s goal 2:45 into overtime completed the Lightning’s eighth consecutive win, 2-1 over the Penguins. Gourde’s seventh goal of the season created a mob scene near the Pittsburgh net as Tampa Bay improved to 20-2-1 since Dec. 23. Mikhail Sergachev scored his ninth goal and Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 35 shots to help the Bolts get within one point of the division-leading Bruins. Evgeni Malkin got his 18th goal for the Penguins, who climbed within three points of the Metropolitan Division-leading Capitals.
February 11, 2020 3:48 am
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Penguins have given their injury depleted forward lineup a boost. The team acquired veteran Jason Zucker from Minnesota in exchange for forward Alex Galchenyuk, defensive prospect Calen Addison and a conditional first-round pick in the 2020 draft. Pittsburgh had been searching for a proven scorer to help ease the loss of All-Star Jake Guentzel, who is out until late-April while recovering from right shoulder surgery. The 28-year-old Zucker has 14 goals and 15 assists this season for the Wild but has recently been dropped to the fourth line. The deal isn’t a rental for Pittsburgh. Zucker is signed through the 2022-23 season.
February 10, 2020 3:48 am
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) – Nick Taylor has captured his second PGA title and first since his fourth career start in 2015. The Canadian handled high winds to capture the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am by four strokes over Kevin Streelman. Taylor built a five-stroke lead by the turn and dealt with 40 mph gusts blasting the Monterey Peninsula. Taylor closed with a 2-under 70 for a 19 under total. Streelman finished with a 68. Phil Mickelson got within two shots with four holes to play before signing off on a 74 that left him alone in third place.
February 6, 2020 3:45 am
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi has no plans to head back to Michigan State. Narduzzi dismissed speculation he is interested in coaching the Spartans following longtime Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio’s retirement. Narduzzi spent eight years as an assistant under Dantonio before taking over at Pitt in December 2014. Narduzzi says taking himself out of the running to be Dantonio’s successor wasn’t easy but he believes the Panthers are heading in the right direction. Narduzzi is 36-29 in five seasons at Pitt. The Panthers went 8-5 in 2019, finishing with the program’s first bowl win since 2013.
February 5, 2020 2:43 am
Chartiers-Houston boys basketball team beat Bentworth, keeping the Bucs’ playoff hopes alive heading into the final night of the regular season. To make the playoffs, CHHS (4-7) has to win against Carmichaels (2-9) and winless Bentworth must beat California (5-6).
Trinity lost to West Allegheny for the second time this year, keeping the Hillers from clinching a playoff berth. Now, the Hillers (7-6) travel to South Fayette (8-5) needing to win to make the playoffs. West Allegheny (7-6) hosts section champion Chartiers Valley (12-1) while Montour (6-7) hosts Montour.
McGuffey topped Charleroi Tuesday night, keeping the Cougars from clinching a share of the championship. McGuffey (8-3) hosts Washington (9-1) Thursday night, one day after the Little Prexies host Southmoreland. Charleroi (10-2) has finished section play and needs help from McGuffey and/or Southmoreland now to share the section crown.
CHHS and Trinity are trying to join six other Washington County boys teams in the WPIAL playoffs: California, Charleroi, McGuffey, Peters Township, Ringgold and Wash High. West Greene has also qualified for the boys playoffs that will be announced next Tuesday night. we’ll have the WPIAL Playoff Pairing Show on WJPA-AM (1450).
February 4, 2020 3:44 am
UNDATED (AP) – Officially, the Super Bowl partying in Kansas City will continue on Wednesday, with a downtown parade for the Chiefs. A parade through downtown is set for 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, followed by a rally at Union Station. Several schools in the area canceled Wednesday’s classes, and the Kansas Legislature canceled that day’s session. Officials announced the celebration Sunday night, shortly after the Chiefs defeated San Francisco 31-20.
February 3, 2020 2:07 am
MIAMI (AP) — He grew his hair so long, it flowed out of his helmet and obscured the name on the back of his jersey. Didn’t matter. Everyone knew where to find Troy Polamalu on Sundays. The Steelers great earned a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame along with another hard-hitting safety, Steve Atwater of Denver. Also voted in Saturday were receiver Isaac Bruce, running back Edgerrin James and guard Steve Hutchinson. Polamalu said he went six or seven years, maybe longer, without cutting his hair during the prime of a career that lasted from 2003-14. But as much as for the hair, he earned the nickname “Tasmanian Devil” for how he changed the way people thought about the safety position. Compact and fleet of foot at 5-foot-10 and 200 pounds, Polamalu bolted around the field, and made plays from practically anywhere. No quarterback, runner or receiver was safe. Selected in his first year of eligibility, Polamalu was a four-time All-Pro, was voted to eight Pro Bowls and finished with two Super Bowl rings in three trips.
January 31, 2020 3:44 pm
Due to a maintenance issue at Washington High School, the Little Prexies’ boys basketball game against Southmoreland tonight has been postponed. The game has been re-scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 5 at Wash High–JV at 6:00 pm, Varsity at 7:30 pm with Senior Recognition ceremonies before the varsity game.
