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 Ryan Shazier, #50, stretches with his teammates as the Steelers practice in preparation for their Sunday game against the New Orleans Saints from their South Side training facility on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014.
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Ryan Shazier, #50, stretches with his teammates as the Steelers practice in preparation for their Sunday game against the New Orleans Saints from their South Side training facility on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014.

Steelers rookie linebacker hopes to return Sunday

Injuries can take their toll on rookies — physically and mentally — but Ryan Shazier took the setbacks in stride and is probable for Sunday.


 Pitt's James Robinson gets by Duquesne's Jordan Stevens in the first half at Consol Energy Center Friday night.

Panthers take City Game beating Dukes, 76-62

Coaches and players on Duquesne’s basketball team have changed over the years but this fact has not: Duquesne still can’t beat Pitt.



 Pitt's Michael Young blocks a shot by Duquesne's Darius Lewis in the first half at Consol Energy Center Friday night.

Ferry realizes worst fear: Dukes no match inside for Pitt

Duquesne coach Jim Ferry was livid over his team's inside play as Pitt muscled its way to another big victory in the City Game.



 The Arizona Coyotes' Rob Klinkhammer, top, checks Calgary's Kris Russell during the second period of a game Dec. 2.

Penguins trade for Arizona's Klinkhammer

One day after Patric Hornqvist was involved in a head-to-head collision against Vancouver, the Penguins brought in insurance at forward.



 Clairton's Lamont Wade is tackled by Sharpsville's George Keck during a PIAA Class A semifinal at North Allegheny High School.

Mighty Clairton runs right into Class A final

The high-scoring Bears rolled along to the title game with a semifinal rout of Sharpsville, 54-18, led by star running back Lamont Wade.

  • Clairton 54, Sharpsville 18



  • Central Valley gets berth in state finals with win vs. Bishop McDevitt

    Jordan Whitehead returned a punt late — and a teammate recovered his fumble — to give the Warriors a chance to complete their comeback win.



     Peter Diana / Post-Gazette 12/4/2014 : Pittsburgh Penguins Olli Maatta clears the front of the net against the Canucks at the Consol Energy Center Pittsburgh, Pa.

    Penguins notebook: Defenseman’s return to form taking time

    Olli Maatta has already gotten through the toughest part of his season, but the young defenseman is expecting better play moving forward.



     Penguins defenseman Robert Bortuzzo (41) handles the puck against pressure from New Jersey Devils center Adam Henrique (14) in the first period Tuesday at Consol Energy Center.

    Penguins notebook: Bortuzzo not likely to change his style of play

    Even after receiving a two-game suspension for a hit on the Devils’ Jaromir Jagr, defenseman Robert Bortuzzo won’t shy from aggressive play.



     Ambridge’s Daylon Carter splits two Penn Hills defenders in a 70-60 win Friday at Mars.

    Boys basketball highlights: Standout senior
 rescues Gateway

    Daylon Harris’ two free throw with less than a second left helped Class AAAA contender Gateway avoid an upset against Knoch.



    Girls basketball roundup: Vincetian wins clash of top teams

    The Royals, the top-ranked team in Class A girls basketball, knocked off the top-ranked team in Class AA, Seton-LaSalle.


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    ‘Da Beard’s’ career likely is over after a triceps injury Sunday against the Saints ended his season.

    Ron Cook: Keisel's time sadly comes to an end

    ‘Da Beard’s’ career likely is over after a triceps injury Sunday against the Saints ended his season.



    New Orleans receiver Kenny Stills had five catcher for 162 yards, or 27 percent of his output for the season.

    Gene Collier: Saints WR Stills burns Steelers defense

    New Orleans receiver Kenny Stills had five catcher for 162 yards, or 27 percent of his output for the season.

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    Steelers rookie linebacker hopes to return Sunday

    Injuries can take their toll on rookies — physically and mentally — but Ryan Shazier took the setbacks in stride and is probable for Sunday.



    On the Steelers: Former backseat Bengals now atop AFC North

    The Bengals haven't been much of a factor in the AFC or even the division historically, but this could be the year they get over the hump.


     



    Penguins notebook: Defenseman’s return to form taking time

    Olli Maatta has already gotten through the toughest part of his season, but the young defenseman is expecting better play moving forward.



    Penguins trade for Arizona's Klinkhammer

    One day after Patric Hornqvist was involved in a head-to-head collision against Vancouver, the Penguins brought in insurance at forward.


     



    Central Valley gets berth in state finals with win vs. Bishop McDevitt

    Jordan Whitehead returned a punt late — and a teammate recovered his fumble — to give the Warriors a chance to complete their comeback win.



    Boys basketball highlights: Standout senior
 rescues Gateway

    Daylon Harris’ two free throw with less than a second left helped Class AAAA contender Gateway avoid an upset against Knoch.


     

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    Sharpsburg native's streak of holes in one beats absurd odds

    In a span of 33 days, Dom DeBonis, 81, had four holes in one on four courses in three states.


     

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    Adam Bittner: Pitt should play Penn State in bowl

    A Pitt-Penn State bowl game ahead of the scheduled 2016 resumption of their series would generate a lot of excitement.



    Obituary: Dodo Cheney / Champion won hundreds of tennis titles

    She played competitively well into her 80s, winning most of her championships after she turned 55,


     

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