[naviga:h2]SRU's Howard gets NFL tryout with KC[/naviga:h2]

SLIPPERY ROCK — Slippery Rock University cornerback Titus Howard is receiving a free agent tryout with the Kansas City Chiefs.

The 6-foot-2 Clairton graduate and transfer from the University of Pittsburgh had 101 tackles and 29 passes defensed in 25 games at SRU the past two seasons.

He declared himself eligible for the NFL after his junior season last year.

[naviga:h2]Pens’ Crosby finalist for Hart Trophy[/naviga:h2]

NEW YORK — Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid and Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky are finalists for the NHL’s Hart Trophy as the league’s most valuable player.

Crosby is a two-time Hart Trophy winner, taking the award home in 2008 and 2014. He led the NHL with 44 goals this season.

McDavid won the scoring title, posting a league-high 100 points behind 30 goals and 70 assists as the Oilers reached the postseason for the first time in 11 years.