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Tommy Novak’s goal lifts Pittsburgh Penguins over Boston Bruins

PITTSBURGH — Tommy Novak scored 17 seconds into overtime to complete a wild comeback in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 5-4 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday. Anthony Mantha scored two third-period goals to help Pittsburgh — playing without franchise cornerstones Sidney Crosby and ...

Pens’ Malkin suspended for slashing

NEW YORK — Pittsburgh’s Evgeni Malkin was suspended for five games for slashing Buffalo defenseman Rasmus Dahlin on the head, a punishment that will cost the Penguins forward nearly $160,000, the NHL announced Friday night. Malkin was assessed a minor penalty for cross-checking, a major ...

Steelers will waive TE Smith

PITTSBURGH — Jonnu Smith’s time in Pittsburgh is apparently over. ESPN reported late Wednesday night that the Steelers will release the veteran tight end when the new league year begins next week. According to ESPN, cutting ties with Smith, 30, will save Pittsburgh $7 million in cap space. The new league year begins on March 11 at 4 p.m. Smith showed up in Pittsburgh via a trade with the Miami Dolphins, that also included the Steelers getting Jalen Ramsey in exchange for Minkah Fitzpatrick. Smith finished with 222 yards receiving and two touchdowns. Besides Miami and Pittsburgh, ...

IndyCar, NASCAR partner for desert doubleheader

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Pato O’Ward wasn’t sold on the motorsports doubleheader this weekend at Phoenix Raceway because the IndyCar driver doesn’t like being “the support series” to NASCAR. Then he saw the television rating — 3.9 million viewers on Fox Sports for last week’s NASCAR ...

After Fernando Mendoza, picks get defensive

Fernando Mendoza won a Heisman Trophy, led Indiana to its first national championship and will be the No. 1 overall pick when the Las Vegas Raiders are on the clock next month. The rest of the NFL draft isn’t that clear-cut. It’s not even a certainty another quarterback will be selected ...

Red Bull’s 21-year-old Isack Hadjar in hot seat

MELBOURNE, Australia — Isack Hadjar has no lack of confidence going into his debut season at Red Bull Racing, despite having arguably the most difficult ride in Formula 1. On the eve of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, the 21-year-old French driver said he expects to win a race in ...