How defiance, togetherness and Mike Tomlin propelled Pittsburgh to survive and even thrive in a season of adversity. photo of Tyler Dunne Tyler Dunne @TyDunne NFL Features WriterInvalid Date. Each week, each player is reminded what's expected.
There were several cracks in New England's facade this season. Sure, the Patriots are 12-3 — and, barring a meltdown against Miami, will likely finish 13-3 with the No. 2 seed in the AFC. But they didn't exactly piece together a mind-blowing resume. Coming ...
A "Very Honest" Evaluation of Head Coach Pat Shurmur. John Mara and Steve Tisch aren't happy campers these days, not after seeing their shared investment of the Giants franchise fall once again to the bottom of the league. Mara has mostly kept silent ...
Notre Dame and Iowa State square off Saturday in the Camping World Bowl. The Irish face an Iowa State defense that it should out-match in many ways, but it's also a scrappy unit. DEFENSIVE OVERVIEW. To see how Iowa State stacks up statistically against ...
The Cheez-It Bowl features the starkest contrast in offensive styles of any FBS postseason game. The Washington State Cougars are known for their "Air Raid" style that produces exponential passing numbers. On the other end of the matchup sits the Air Force ...
Like all teams heading into Week 17, the New Orleans Saints are a little banged up. Quarterback Drew Brees and receiver Michael Thomas were among those listed as limited Wednesday on the team's practice report. Despite the late-season nicks, head ...
The Michigan State Spartans have a chance to finish off their disappointing season with three straight wins if they knock off the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in Friday's Pinstripe Bowl. Mark Dantonio's side enters Yankee Stadium off two consecutive victories, ...
David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com. Ohio State RB J.K. Dobbins (2) tries to get around Wisconsin's Reggie Pearson (2) and Rachad Wildgoose (5) in the second half of their 34-21 come from behind win over Wisconsin at the Big Ten Championship Game at ...
With a decade in Colorado sports coming to a close, The Denver Post takes a look at the best players from 2010 through 2019 for each of Denver's major professional franchises. The Broncos will be divided into two all-decade teams. Today: offense ...
After North Carolina coach Mack Brown and his players got their first looks at film of Temple, they were unanimous in their initial impressions of the Owls. Tough. Or, more accurately, Temple TUFF — a philosophy that's stuck with the program since Al Golden ...
There might be times when making $324 million might not feel so great to new Yankees ace Gerrit Cole. If Yankees legend Bernie Williams is right, fans will look to bash the right-hander over his record nine-year contract — if he doesn't live up to sky-high ...
Sydney, Australia (December 26, 2019) – The weather forecast for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has laid the platform for a terrific battle for line honours and overall victory in the 75th edition that starts at 1pm today. The Bureau of Meteorology's ...
For those celebrating, I hope it was a great Christmas. Now it's time to start thinking about shopping again, but this time less for things in boxes than players who might help the Falcons. To be frank, some of the teams we've looked at in past weeks have been ...
Upon a Christmas day in which the Steelers' quarterback of autumns past tweeted out his intentions of being the quarterback of the future, as well, Devlin "Duck" Hodges was addressing the media on a day in which Pittsburgh had a holiday practice.
Penn State returns to the field for a Cotton Bowl matchup against Memphis and a shot at its 11th win of the season. The Lions go into this one as 7-point favorites against a Tigers that went 12-1 and won the American Athletic Conference. Here's a quick look at ...
On Dec. 19, several Wisconsin Badgers spoke with the media regarding a variety of topics -- ranging from what to expect from their next opponent to questions about bowl games. Here is just a recap of a few videos from last week before the media availability ...
Established breweries continue to open new taproom locations. Quinn Brewing Co., which just celebrated its third anniversary in North Huntingdon, is holding the grand opening Saturday of Quinn Brewing Co. Taproom & Whiskey Bar downstairs at the Lodge ...
Ryan Sessegnon was handed his first Premier League start since joining Tottenham as the teenager lined up for Jose Mourinho's team against Brighton and Hove Albion on Thursday. Former Fulham player Sessegnon stepped in for the suspended Son ...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Tanner Muse has collected so many bowl-issue jackets, T-shirts and ballcaps at College Football Playoff games he could probably stock a red sleigh. "I usually give it all to my mom and dad," Clemson's senior safety said Tuesday at the ...
Many Lightning players have played in what Steven Stamkos calls "one of the best tournaments in the world." In this 2008 file photo, Steven Stamkos sits with his World Junior jersey and medal at home in Unionville, Ontario. [AARON HARRIS | Times].
NORMAN, Okla. - (AP) -- Almost begrudgingly, Jalen Hurts is having some fun. His Oklahoma teammates and coaches have defended their quarterback when asked about Hurts seemingly aloof personality, saying there's more to one of college football's most ...
Toronto Maple Leafs (20-14-4, second in the Atlantic Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (12-19-5, eighth in the Metropolitan Division). Newark, New Jersey; Friday, 7 p.m. EST. BOTTOM LINE: Toronto will attempt to continue its five-game win streak with a victory ...
The NFL playoffs are still a few weeks away, but Ravens fans and Baltimore-area businesses are already gearing up. From "Purple Playoff Pancakes" to the insatiable demand for Lamar Jackson jerseys, the team's record-setting success is creating all sorts of ...
December 26, 2019 - 7:30 p.m. PT Blazers injuries: Rodney Hood (out), Zach Collins (out), Jusuf Nurkic (out) Jazz injuries: Mike Conley (out) How to watch on TV: TNT How to stream: Blazer's Edge Streaming Guide Radio: 620 AM SBN Affiliate: SLC Dunk.
The Kansas City Chiefs made a couple of moves on Christmas Day ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chiefs placed running back Spencer Ware, who suffered a shoulder injury in Week 16, on injured reserve and activated ...
If you're part of OilerNation, smug is seldom a word you'll ever use. When the Oilers won their first five and were 7-2-1 in their first 10 in October there was more a sense of, "where did this come from?" than, "well that was expected wasn't it?" Superiority?
Entering their third season as an NHL franchise, the Vegas Golden Knights were widely considered one of the best teams in the Western Conference — if not the whole league. Having spent much of the previous season-plus acquiring top forward talent (Max ...
John Calipari landed in Lexington in April 2009, and his first University of Kentucky season ended in the Elite Eight in March 2010. Calipari is now through his first decade as head basketball coach at UK, and it has been marked by a national championship in ...
It's a loose Eagles locker room as the players prepare for their Christmas Day off. Late on the eve, following a walkthrough practice at the NovaCare Complex, there is a lot to digest. The understanding of what's at stake is very much present: It's all about ...
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