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Henry signs franchise tender with Titans

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Titans running back Derrick Henry has signed a franchise tender that puts him under contract for the 2020 season as Tennessee works toward reaching a long-term deal with the 2019 NFL rushing leader.

4/3/2020 Professional Football 0 comments

Hanratty battling coronavirus

Terry Hanratty, a 1965 Butler graduate and former Pittsburgh Steeler quarterback, has tested positive for the coronaviris.

4/2/2020 Professional Football 0 comments

Colbert OK with altered preparation

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert isn’t concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic from altering his team’s preparations for the 2020 draft.

4/2/2020 Professional Football 0 comments

Penguins’ Crosby respected by peers

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is still regarded as the NHL’s top forward, while peers consider Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby the game’s most complete player.

4/2/2020 Professional Hockey 0 comments

NFL officially adds to playoffs

The NFL is gearing up for a normal season and playoffs - with two additional wild-card teams in the Super Bowl chase.

4/1/2020 Professional Football 0 comments

Steelers sign 3 XFL players to 1-year contracts

PITTSBURGH - A stint in the XFL has landed three players jobs with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

3/31/2020 Professional Football 0 comments

Sale has surgery on 31st birthday

BOSTON — Red Sox starter Chris Sale had Tommy John surgery on his left elbow on Monday, his 31st birthday, and the team said it was successful.

3/31/2020 Professional Baseball 0 comments

Deadline extended for Triple Crown

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The final deadline to nominate horses for the Triple Crown series is being extended indefinitely because of the coronavirus.

3/30/2020 Other Professional Sports 0 comments

Tiz The Law rules at Florida Derby

MIAMI — If there is a Kentucky Derby this year, Tiz the Law will have a shot to be there.

3/30/2020 Other Professional Sports 0 comments

Robinson staying with Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs and wide receiver Demarcus Robinson have agreed to terms on a one-year deal that helps the reigning Super Bowl champions keep their top four receivers under contract heading into next season.

3/30/2020 Professional Football 0 comments

Watt reunion has limits

Derek, T.J. not planning to share roof

Former Los Angeles Chargers fullback Derek Watt couldn't pass up the opportunity to play with his younger brother T.J. It's the main reason he agreed to a three-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

PITTSBURGH — Turns out, Derek Watt's reunion with younger brother T.J. has its limits. Like say, sharing a roof for the first time since college.

3/30/2020 Professional Football 0 comments

Hill claims 674th career ‘virtual racing’ victory

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead sang the national anthem from a remote location. Troy Aikman, borrowing Matthew McConaughey’s trademark phrase “Alright, alright, alright,” commanded drivers to start their, uh, simulators.

3/30/2020 Professional Auto Racing 0 comments

NFL draft remains slated April 23-25

An NFL draft handled remotely because of the coronavirus pandemic is the latest twist to an event that has become as popular as any pro football happening short of the Super Bowl.

3/28/2020 Professional Football 0 comments

Arkansas’ Jones opting for NBA

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas guard Mason Jones has declared for the NBA draft.

3/28/2020 Professional Basketball 0 comments

Wisniewski just happy to come home

PITTSBURGH — Six months ago, Stefen Wisniewski's Sundays consisted of spending the afternoon watching the NFL on TV wondering if his phone was ever going to ring. The veteran offensive lineman tried not to fixate on the circumstances that led to him sitting on the couch.

3/28/2020 Professional Football 0 comments

MLB, players strike a deal

Details worked out for uncertain season

NEW YORK — Players agreed to a deal with Major League Baseball that would preserve service time in the event this season is canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, but left open details of what a configured schedule would look like.

3/28/2020 Professional Baseball 0 comments

Cut to the chase

Pens’ Crosby among stars who want to jump to playoffs

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby prefers the NHL skip the rest of the regular season and head directly to the playoffs if games resume during this pandemic-interrupted spring.

3/27/2020 Professional Hockey 0 comments

Guentzel on pace for Pens’ return

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Penguins All-Star forward Jake Guentzel’s recovery from shoulder surgery is on schedule, opening the door for him to play at some point should the NHL return this season.

3/26/2020 Professional Hockey 0 comments

Steelers make moves official

PITTSBURGH — Stefen Wisniewski is finally home. And the Pittsburgh Steelers now have the most Watts per capita of any team in the NFL.

3/26/2020 Professional Football 0 comments

7-inning twinbills in MLB’s future?

Baseball considering options

TORONTO — If Major League Baseball needs to squeeze more games into a condensed season without exhausting pitching staffs, perhaps this idea could get tossed into play: seven-inning doubleheaders.

3/26/2020 Professional Baseball 0 comments

Redskins acquire Panthers QB Allen

WASHINGTON — The Redskins have traded for a quarterback coach Ron Rivera is plenty familiar with. Just not that one.

3/24/2020 Professional Football 0 comments

Widenhofer dies from stroke at 77

COLORADO SPRINGS — Butler native and longtime Pittsburgh Steeler assistant coach Woody Widenhofer died from a stroke Sunday at 77.

3/24/2020 Professional Football 0 comments

Veteran QB Hoyer back with Patriots

BOSTON — Brian Hoyer is returning to the Patriots for a third time.

3/24/2020 Professional Football 0 comments

Cowboys center retiring at age 29

Dallas Cowboys center Travis Frederick is retiring from the NFL at 29, the 2016 All-Pro saying he “could no longer perform at my highest level” after returning from a neurological disorder that sidelined him for a season.