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Steelers to keep Cameron Sutton outside, let Antoine Brooks, Arthur Maulet battle for slot
There seemed to be no shortage of possible scenarios when it came to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ plans for replacing Mike Hilton. Four days into training camp, barring something unforeseen, the list of possibilities appears to have been whittled to two. “It’s a good battle. You have a veteran and a...
New Steelers right guard Trai Turner not concerned about replacing David DeCastro
Trai Turner joined the Pittsburgh Steelers a day after David DeCastro was released in June. He is occupying the same spot once filled by the six-time Pro Bowl right guard. Similarities end there, said Turner, even though he has five Pro Bowl appearances in seven NFL seasons to his credit....
Lee wins her 1st major after beating Lee6 in playoffVideo
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Australian golfer Minjee Lee won a sudden-death playoff against overnight leader Jeongeun Lee6 to clinch the Evian Championship on Sunday for her first major title. Lee6 had to take a drop when her second shot on the first playoff hole flew into a pond. Lee’s second attempt,...
Mike Tomlin ready to ‘turn the volume up’ when Steelers move training camp to Heinz Field
The Pittsburgh Steelers conducted their fourth and final practice of the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex portion of training camp Sunday. When the team reconvenes Tuesday after a day off, the work will be done at Heinz Field for the remainder of camp. “That really signifies the start of training camp,...
U.S. men’s basketball loses to France, 25-game Olympic win streak ends
SAITAMA, Japan — The final buzzer sounded, and France barely celebrated. To them, beating the United States again wasn’t really a surprise. And that might be the biggest indicator yet that the Americans — even after three consecutive Olympic gold medals — are no longer feared by other top international...
Searching for a strong second half, Pirates RF Gregory Polanco finds success in choking up
After a first half that had his batting average hovering around – and often below – the Mendoza Line, Gregory Polanco spent his time sidelined by an injury searching for ways to have a strong second half. When he was on the injured list with a bilateral adductor strain —...
Gregory Polanco, Kevin Newman have 3 RBIs as Pirates pound 16 hits to beat Giants
Sparked by three-RBI games from a pair of hitters in Gregory Polanco and Kevin Newman who have been hovering around the Mendoza Line, the Pirates pounded the pitcher with the best ERA in baseball Saturday night. Boosted by a big lead, Pirates right-hander Wil Crowe finished with a career-best nine...
Bryson DeChambeau out of Olympic golf tournament after positive covid test
KAWAGOE, Japan — Bryson DeChambeau’s hopes of getting his season back on track with an Olympic medal cratered Sunday after he tested positive for covid-19 before leaving the United States for Tokyo. The 2020 U.S. Open champion will be replaced by Patrick Reed. USA Golf sent word Sunday in Japan...
U.S. swimmers grab 6 medals, including nation’s 1st of Tokyo Games
TOKYO — Chase Kalisz got things started, claiming the first American gold at the Olympic pool. By the time the morning was done, the powerhouse team had a whole bunch of medals. Six of them in all, quite a start Sunday for the U.S. in the post-Michael Phelps era. “I’m...
U.S. softball team beats Australia, clinches spot in gold medal game
YOKOHAMA, Japan — Amanda Chidester hit a game-ending, two-run single in the eighth inning, Monica Abbott struck out 13 and the United States beat Australia 2-1 on Sunday to clinch a berth in the Olympic softball gold medal game. Australia scored the first run off the Americans in the tournament...
Pirates farm report for July 25, 2021: Mason Martin hits 19th long ball for Curve
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 34-35) lost 6-4 to Toledo (Tigers). RHP Mitch Keller (1-1, 3.21) was knocked around, giving up six runs, four earned, on seven hits and three walks in five innings. He struck out nine and allowed a home run. 1B Christian Bethancourt (.284) went 2 for 4 with his...
This date in sports history: July 25Video
1902 — Jim Jeffries knocks out Bob Fitzsimmons in the eighth round to retain the world heavyweight title. 1941 — Lefty Grove of the Boston Red Sox wins his 300th and last game, beating the Cleveland Indians, 10-6. 1956 — Swaps sets an American record in a 1 5/8-mile race...
U.S. starts off strong with 3 swim medals, including 1st goldVideo
TOKYO — Chase Kalisz won the first American medal of the Tokyo Games, taking gold Sunday in the men’s 400-meter individual medley. Jay Litherland made it a 1-2 finish for the powerhouse U.S. team, rallying on the freestyle leg to claim the silver. Brendon Smith of Australia earned the bronze....
Tringale shoots 66 to top crowded 3M Open leaderboardVideo
BLAINE, Minn. — The third round of the 3M Open was filled with shots into the rough and the water around the 18th green and sometimes both. Cameron Tringale stayed out of trouble that so many others didn’t Saturday and took the lead into the final round. Tringale made a...
Pirates notebook: Derek Shelton keeping close watch on starters’ pitch, inning counts
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ discussions with right-hander JT Brubaker have revolved around his pitch selection and execution, though Derek Shelton has a deeper issue in the back of his mind at all times. Brubaker (4-9, 4.68 ERA) is scheduled to make his 18th start of the season against Alex Wood (8-3,...
Penguins draft ‘bandwagon’ fan Tristan Broz in 2nd round
Like a lot of kids who grew up in Minnesota, Tristan Broz gravitated to hockey. After all, it’s the self-proclaimed “state of hockey.” But he didn’t root for the local NHL club. “The Wild was always kind of a little bit of a boring team to watch, played a boring...
Olympic tennis players trying unsuccessfully to beat the heatVideo
TOKYO — French Open finalist Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova grasped for an air tube during a medical timeout and grew frustrated at the lack of ice in a court-side container. German player Mona Barthel struggled with 10 double-faults in a loss to Iga Swiatek as a blinding sun made it nearly impossible...
Titans’ Bud Dupree on PUP list, top draft pick out to start campVideo
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans will be missing a couple of key players acquired this offseason to fix their defense at the start of training camp. The Titans placed former Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Bud Dupree, running back Jeremy McNichols and offensive tackle Ty Sambrailo on the physically unable...
Water Sports Teen clocks fastest time during Adios eliminations
Water Sports Teen turned in the fastest time as three eliminations for the Delvin Miller Adios Pace for the Orchids were run Saturday at The Meadows. Hellabalou and Abuckabett Hanover also won eliminations, and their connections will get first choice of post positions for the $375,000 final Saturday, July 31....
Olympics version of streetball, 3-on-3 basketball, makes debutVideo
TOKYO — Anyone who’s ever jacked up a fadeaway 3 in a pickup basketball game knows there are two sure ways to start a fight on the playground. Talk trash about someone’s mom. Or call an offensive foul. In the debut of 3-on-3 halfcourt hoops at the Olympics on Saturday,...
Penguins select forward Kirill Tankov with final pick in draft
With their final pick in the draft, the Penguins selected forward Kirill Tankov in the seventh round (No. 218 overall). A native of Yurga, Russia, Tankov spent last season in the Molodyozhnaya Hokkeinaya Liga (MHL), that country’s top junior league. Appearing in 60 games, Tankov had 44 points (19 goals,...
Normally subdued T.J. Watt looking to take on bigger leadership role with Steelers
When it comes to T.J. Watt, the only thing that’s growing faster than his salary is his stature in the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room. On the field, Watt has established himself as a centerpiece of the franchise. With training camp for the 2021 season underway, it’s almost inarguable that Watt...
Penguins draft defenseman Daniel Laatsch in 7th round
With their second of three picks in the seventh round of the NHL draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins selected defenseman Daniel Laatsch No. 215 overall. A left-handed shot, the 19-year-old Laatsch appeared in 51 games last season for the Sioux City Musketeers of the United States Hockey League (USHL) and scored...
Steelers notebook: Injuries, absence leaves offensive line bare at center in 3rd workout
When the third workout of training camp ended Saturday afternoon, nary a candidate for the starting center’s job was anywhere to be found on the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex practice field. Rookie third-round draft pick Kendrick Green, who had been working with the first team, was excused from practice by...
Penguins draft defenseman Ryan McCleary in 7th round
With the first of three seventh-round selections they are scheduled to have in the NHL Draft, the Penguins selected defenseman Ryan McCleary 194th overall. A native of Swift Current, Sask., McCleary spent most of last season with the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League playing for former Penguins coach...
