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Rory McIlroy defends Canadian Open title in strong LIV responseVideo
TORONTO — Rory McIlroy won the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday and gave the PGA Tour a strong response to the start of the Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational, closing with an 8-under-par 62 to win a wild race to the finish with Justin Thomas and Tony Finau. McIlroy had his...
Avalanche, Lightning set for anticipated Stanley Cup clash
Steven Stamkos watched the Colorado Avalanche the past few years and figured he and the Tampa Bay Lightning would see them in the Stanley Cup Final before this. The Lightning are back, looking for the NHL’s first three-peat in almost 40 years, and the Colorado core led by Nathan MacKinnon...
PGA chief Jay Monahan slams Saudi-funded league as series of exhibitionsVideo
BROOKLINE, Mass. — PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan described the Saudi-funded league that has signed up Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau as a “series of exhibition matches” that spends billions of dollars on players without getting a return on its investment. Monahan also said players paid an exorbitant...
Josef Newgarden wins IndyCar race at Road America, earns $1 million prizeVideo
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. — Josef Newgarden wanted to thank the pet service that helped him adopt his 30-pound mutt, Axel, that has become part of his family. The Team Penske driver repaid the shelter — literally — with his performance behind the wheel. Newgarden earned a $1 million bonus Sunday...
Adam Duvall homers twice as Braves sweep Pirates, who lose 6th straight
Where Bryan Reynolds found his groove in Atlanta, the Pittsburgh Pirates dug a ditch. Reynolds rediscovered his swing and homered in back-to-back games, but Adam Duvall hit two home runs as the Braves went deep four times in a 5-3 win Sunday afternoon at Truist Park to sweep the four-game...
Win over Fox Chapel motivates Monroeville Junior Legion team
The Monroeville Junior Legion baseball team had played a number of close games in the early portion of its Westmoreland County Youth Legion schedule, so it probably came as no surprise to the Gators that they found themselves in a close battle against Fox Chapel on June 8, at Monroeville...
Strong pitching helping lead Plum Junior Legion team toward playoffs
The Plum Junior Legion baseball team found itself right in the mix for a playoff spot as it closed in on the midway point of its schedule. A dramatic 4-3 extra-inning victory June 6 against rival Fox Chapel put Plum at 4-3 in the North Division and also got the...
Penguins A to Z: Feisty Mark Friedman finally finds a fitVideo
With the Penguins’ 2021-22 season coming to a quick ending in the first round of the playoffs, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 54 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until the 2022-23 season —...
Steelers 2-a-days: DL Tyson Alualu the Steelers’ oldest player, DL Daniel Archibong seeks role
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2022 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, two per day, between June 11...
Montravius Adams can expect even bigger role in 2nd season with Steelers
Montravius Adams seemed reluctant to go so far to say his late-season stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers last year saved his NFL career. But the defensive lineman is willing to admit his six-game tenure with the Steelers has his career positioned in a more ideal place. “Definitely better than it...
Steven Stamkos leads Lightning past Rangers into Stanley Cup Final
TAMPA, Fla — Steven Stamkos scored two goals and the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning are headed to the Stanley Cup Final for the third straight year after beating the New York Rangers, 2-1, in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final on Saturday night. Stamkos put the Lightning...
Pirates farm report for June 11, 2022: Oneil Cruz drives in 3 runs in Indy win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 30-27) used a nine-run third inning to beat Columbus (Guardians), 12-7. SS Oneil Cruz (.232) went 2 for 5 with a triple, two runs scored and three RBIs. LF Canaan Smith-Njigba (.278) went 3 for 5 with a double, triple and three RBIs. CF Ji-hwan Bae (.301) went...
Pittsburgh Riverhounds falter on road again
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds continued to struggle on the road Saturday night, losing 3-0 to the Charleston Battery. The Riverhounds are 0-5-1 in their last six road matches in all competitions. In the USL Championship Eastern Conference standings, they’re 7-4-3, good for fifth place. It was the second win of the...
NASCAR Next Gen car means drivers worried about more than right turns at SonomaVideo
SONOMA, Calif. — The NASCAR Cup Series drivers are facing challenges a whole lot tougher than a right turn Sunday in their final race before the brief midseason break. They’ve got to figure out how to navigate Sonoma Raceway’s normal elevation changes, along with the return to the old road...
Mic’d up during ESPN Sunday night MLB games draws rave reviews
MLB has taken its fair share of criticism for changes trying to get younger fans interested in the game, but there has been one this season that has generated rave reviews. MLB expanded letting players being mic’d up and interviewed during games after doing it on a limited basis from...
Mars becomes 1st WPIAL team to win PIAA lacrosse championship
WEST GOSHEN — With a plaque to win and a burden to shed, the Mars boys lacrosse team this weekend accepted a 294-mile journey into history. By Saturday evening, the return ride was a pleasure trip. Behind three goals from Austin Cote, two apiece from Enzo Grieco and Jack Durham,...
Mo Donegal finishes 1st at Belmont, another Todd Pletcher win
NEW YORK — Triple Crown veteran Todd Pletcher had simple advice Saturday for jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. before the Belmont Stakes. “Be patient,” Pletcher said. “I think you have the best last quarter of any horse in the race.” Mo Donegal pulled away down the home stretch and held off...
Ozzie Albies hits grand slam to cap 8-run 7th inning as Braves rally past Pirates
The Atlanta Braves had turned a two-run deficit into a two-run lead when Ozzie Albies came to bat with the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh against the Pittsburgh Pirates. After falling behind to an 0-2 count, Albies fouled off three Chris Stratton pitches before connecting on a...
Tony Finau, defending champ Rory McIlroy share lead at Canadian OpenVideo
TORONTO — Tony Finau birdied the final hole Saturday for an 8-under-par 62 and a share of the RBC Canadian Open lead with defending champion Rory McIlroy. “I didn’t finish the way I wanted to yesterday, and I think all it did was kind of light a fire in my...
Former Masters champ Charl Schwartzel wins richest golf event amid Saudi outcryVideo
ST. ALBANS, England — Former Masters champion Charl Schwartzel banked $4.75 million Saturday by winning the richest tournament in golf history, while the event’s Saudi backers faced renewed backlash after a 9/11 victims’ group called for American players to withdraw from the rebel series. Schwartzel held on for a one-shot...
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum star vows to bounce back in NBA FinalsVideo
BOSTON — Jayson Tatum knows he has taken his game to a new level in his fifth NBA season, pushing his way into the league’s top echelon of playmakers as the Boston Celtics’ go-to scorer. The three-time All-Star also knows at times he hasn’t been good enough against the Golden...
IndyCar’s depth creating plenty of unpredictable outcomes, opportunitiesVideo
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. — Competitive balance has defined the opening portion of this IndyCar season. Road America’s history suggests that trend will continue Sunday. The first seven IndyCar races have featured six different winners. The points lead has changed hands six times. There’s been different pole winners, the most since...
Minkah Fitzpatrick’s absence creates opportunity for Damontae Kazee
For a team that embraces a next-man-up approach when a starter isn’t on the field, the Pittsburgh Steelers put that philosophy to work in offseason practices and could do so again when training camp begins next month. Minkah Fitzpatrick’s decision not to participate in team activities during OTAs and minicamp...
Diego Castillo embracing role as Pirates shortstop, even if it’s temporary
The surprise of spring training, Diego Castillo earned a spot on the Opening Day roster in part because of his bat. Now he’s the Pittsburgh Pirates’ starting shortstop, even if only temporarily, thanks to the consistency of his glove. Only 47 games into his major-league career, the 24-year-old super-utility player...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Rival leagues are good for any sport
I don’t watch golf. It’s slow and boring. Golf is a participatory sport, not one for spectators. But I like LIV golf. I won’t watch it. But it stirs the pot. Rival leagues have long been catalysts for improving sports. The American Football League (1960-70) was the best rival league....
