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Italy in way of England ending 55-year trophy drought at Euro 2020 finalVideo

LONDON — To hear the England players giddily singing along with the Wembley Stadium crowd to “Sweet Caroline” — “so good, so good” — encapsulates the youthful exuberance and carefree spirit of a group unburdened by trying to end the team’s 55-year trophy drought Sunday. To hear Italy defender Giorgio...
Tyler Anderson’s arm, bat help lead Pirates to Game 1 win over Mets

After veteran starter Tyler Anderson homered in the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader in Queens, Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton was asked what he was seeking from his Game 2 starter. “No, no expectations for a homer,” Shelton said. “Just throw strikes.” Max Kranick, the starter for the nightcap, didn’t...
Been there before: Bucks, down 2-0, look for life at home

MILWAUKEE — For the second time this postseason, the Milwaukee Bucks have staggered home with a 2-0 deficit and key players not shooting straight. Milwaukee fans waited 47 years to see the NBA Finals return to their city. They will end up watching Chris Paul, Devin Booker and the Phoenix...
Larson, Elliott eye Atlanta redemption for hot Hendrick teamVideo

HAMPTON, Ga.— Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott have extra motivation to extend Hendrick Motorsports’ hot streak to Atlanta Motor Speedway. Larson’s four wins this season lead NASCAR’s top series. Elliott is the defending Cup champion and carries momentum from last week’s victory at Road America, the seventh win in eight...
For MLB All-Star Game, right/left divide goes beyond field

DENVER — Debates about right and left at the All-Star Game used to deal with pitchers or perhaps batting orders. This year it extends to the political divide in the United States. Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred shifted Tuesday’s game to Denver’s Coors Field from Atlanta’s Truist Park because of a...
Mollema wins Tour’s hilly 14th stage; Pogacar keeps big lead

QUILLAN, France — Tadej Pogacar will head into the final week of the Tour de France with a commanding advantage to retain cycling’s elite title after he was unchallenged on the 14th stage won by Bauke Mollema on Saturday. Pogacar’s remaining rivals — all well behind in the standings —...
Mark Madden: Harshest critics of Steelers, Ben Roethlisberger might be right

Former New York Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum doesn’t think Ben Roethlisberger is going to have a good season. Quite the opposite, in fact: “(Roethlisberger) is going to be bad, and I expect him to be benched by the middle of the season. He’s had a great career. It’s over.” Tannenbaum,...
Barty beats Pliskova at Wimbledon for 2nd Grand Slam title

WIMBLEDON, England — Ash Barty got off to a perfect start in the Wimbledon final by collecting the first 14 points, then needed to hold off a comeback bid before beating Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 6-7 (4), 6-3 on Saturday for her second Grand Slam title. The top-seeded Barty adds this...
Palmer Jackson turns attention to Oakmont for U.S. Amateur

When talking about his summer golf schedule, Murrysville’s Palmer Jackson didn’t seem too worried about qualifying for the United States Golf Association’s Amateur Championship. He was confident in his ability to qualify for the championship for the fourth consecutive season. Jackson did what he predicted when he was the medalist...
Penguins A to Z: Jared McCann finally finds steady roleVideo

With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 48 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Jared McCann Position: Left winger Shoots: Left Age: 25 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 185...
Pirates rookie infielder Rodolfo Castro tries not to brag after hitting 1st career home runVideo

Before he answered reporters’ questions late Friday night, Rodolfo Castro wanted to make himself clear. “I hope this comes off the right way,” he said through interpreter Mike Gonzalez. Then, trying not to sound boastful, the 22-year-old Dominican infielder said what was on his mind after his first major-league hit...
Pirates keeping everyone guessing at No. 1, but a high school shortstop looks to be likely pick

Ben Cherington described a scene that sounded like constructive chaos in the Pittsburgh Pirates offices at PNC Park, an organized battle between the baseball operations and scouting departments to decide who they will select Sunday with the No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft. When it comes to 1-1...
Pirates farm report for July 9, 2021: Mason Martin hits 16th homer for Altoona

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 28-29) was thumped by Columbus (Indians), 9-4. SS Dee Strange-Gordon, in his second game with Indy, went 1 for 5 with a two-run home run. RF Fabricio Macias went 3 for 4 with two runs scored and his first stolen base. 1B Hunter Owen went 2 for 4....
Burrell grad Tiger Hubbard polishing game on tour geared toward minority golfersVideo

“Can you hold on a second?” Tiger Hubbard politely asks for a pause in mid-interview and sets aside his phone. There is silence for a few seconds until the faint swat of a cleanly struck golf shot is heard. “OK, I’m good now.” Anyone who knows the Burrell grad isn’t...
Mets score 10 runs in 6th inning to rout Pirates

When the two lowest-scoring teams in baseball got together Friday night, the first five innings were predictable. The sixth inning was not, except for one unfortunate factoid: Pittsburgh Pirates starter J.T. Brubaker continues to surrender home runs. The Mets, who ranked next-to-last in the majors with only 303 runs before...
Ferrucci shifts back to NASCAR still looking for a full rideVideo

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Santino Ferrucci wants to race, in NASCAR and IndyCar or anywhere he can get a seat. But he agrees with Graham Rahal, who a week ago said Ferrucci must stop crashing in IndyCar to be considered for a long-term addition at Rahal Letterman Lanigan. “He’s right. I...

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