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Sidney Crosby set up Rickard Rakell’s tying goal with 13.7 seconds left in regulation, then scored at 2:22 of overtime to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 5-4 comeback victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday.

The Penguins overcame a three-goal deficit to win their fifth straight game overall and third in a row on the road. They defeated Detroit 4-1 on Saturday.

Crosby extended his point streak to eight games. He has five goals and seven assists during that stretch.

Crosby scores in OT to propel Pens past Blue Jackets Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sidney Crosby set up Rickard Rakell’s tying goal with 13.7 seconds left in regulation, then scored at 2:22 of overtime to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 5-4 comeback victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday. The Penguins overcame a three-goal deficit to ...

Chaston Ditta threw two second-half touchdown passes, and East Carolina overcame an inadvertent whistle that negated a long touchdown in a 23-17 victory over Pittsburgh in the Military Bowl on Saturday.

ECU faced fourth-and-1 from its own 32 in the third quarter when Marlon Gunn Jr. shed a couple of tacklers and went all the way to the end zone. That would have put the Pirates up 17-7, but the play was called back because of a whistle, and Gunn was credited with a 14-yard gain instead.

East Carolina takes advantage of 5 Pitt turnovers, wins Military Bowl ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Chaston Ditta threw two second-half touchdown passes, and East Carolina overcame an inadvertent whistle that negated a long touchdown in a 23-17 victory over Pittsburgh in the Military Bowl on Saturday. ECU faced fourth-and-1 from its own 32 in the third quarter when Marlon G...

Clemson and Penn State were projected in the preseason to be among the top four seeds in the 12-team College Football Playoff and in favorable position for a national championship.

Very little went as expected and instead of a prominent playoff matchup, Clemson and Penn State end their seasons in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, a day after a snowstorm is forecast for the New York area.

Penn State and Clemson meet in the Pinstripe Bowl after disappointing regular seasons By Larry Fleisher Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Clemson and Penn State were projected in the preseason to be among the top four seeds in the 12-team College Football Playoff and in favorable position for a national championship. Very little went as expected and instead of a prominent playoff ma...

Year in Review: Bentworth soccer dominance top local sports story of 2025.

Year in Review: Bentworth soccer dominance top local sports story of 2025 Here is a look back at the Observer-Reporter’s top 10 sports stories of 2025. 1. Bentworth boys soccer wins 1st PIAA title One thing in the local sports world that became clear in 2025 is that small school soccer runs through the towns of Bentleyville and Ellsworth. A storybook season for the Bent...