WHAT’S HAPPENING ON THE SPORTS NOW NETWORKS:
Steelers Now– The latest news and interviews as the Steelers get set to host the Browns in the NFL Playoffs this Sunday night. Plus, two Browns are in trouble with the law and the Steelers won’t be losing a member of their front office to another team.
WV Sports Now– The separation between West Virginia and Oscar Tshiebwe is now complete, plus we’re handing out grades to positions on the West Virginia football team.
Nittany Sports Now– Cory takes a look at if former Penn State coach Bill O’Brien would be a good fit as an assistant with Nick Saban and Alabama plus he has some thoughts on Alabama’s DeVonta Smith winning the Heisman Trophy.
Pgh Hockey Now– The Penguins have officially opened training camp and Dan has you covered from all angles. Plus the NHL has found an interesting way to bring in some new revenue this season.
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**Pitt extends an offer to 2022 3-star wide receiver Quan Lee from Gainesville, Florida. Lee (5’11”, 170) also holds offers from Miami, Nebraska, Penn State, South Carolina, Virginia Tech and West Virginia.
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**Pitt extends an offer to the son of a former NFL great. 2022 athlete Antonio Gates Jr., the son of Antonio Gates, formerly of the San Diego Chargers. Gates is from Fordson High School in Dearborn, Michigan and also holds offers from Arkansas, Boston College, Cincinnati, Iowa State, Kentucky, Louisville, Michigan State, Ole Miss, Nebraska, Penn State and West Virginia.
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**Pitt extends an offer to 2022 4-star dual-threat QB Tayven Jackson from Center Grove High School High School in Greenwood, Indiana. Jackson is rated as one of the Top 10 junior quarterbacks in the country. Jackson holds offers from Arizona State, Cincinnati, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan State, Minnesota, Missouri, Rutgers and West Virginia.
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**Former Pitt linebacker Kylan Johnson signs a Futures Contract with the Miami Dolphins.
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**Pitt extends an offer this morning to 2023 defensive back/athlete Braylon Johnson from Highland Springs, Virginia. Johnson received the news from Chris Beatty and also holds offers from Penn State, Boston College, Virginia, Liberty, Maryland and Virginia Tech. Johnson has received all of these offers in the last 2-3 days.
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**Former Pitt offensive tackle Jaryd Jones-Smith has signed a futures contract to rejoin the Las Vegas Raiders next season.