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Pirates’ Colin Moran hit by pitch, leaves game against Rockies in first inning
After missing 24 games earlier this season with a left groin strain, Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Colin Moran left the game against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning Monday after he was hit by a pitch in the left wrist. Moran came out for warmups in the bottom of...
NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. blossoms into multimedia personalityVideo
CONCORD, N.C. — There’s a pointed episode in Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s television show that encapsulates his remarkable transformation from a bashful, third-generation racer into a multimedia personality. Earnhardt and his crew of storytellers-slash-ghost chasers-slash-racing enthusiasts are filming the second season of “Lost Speedways” at Myrtle Beach Speedway, the South Carolina...
Nelly Korda becomes major winner and face of American women’s golfVideo
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The timing couldn’t have been better in so many ways for Nelly Korda, the new face of American women in golf and No. 1 in the world. As she stood on the first tee at Atlanta Athletic Cub, tied for the lead in the KPMG Women’s...
Young Township Legion ‘playing some great ball’ with playoff berth secured
Although the song “Renegade” is not played during the Young Township American Legion Renegades games like the Steelers at Heinz Field, the baseball team has its sights set on a District 31 title. The Renegades (10-3) secured a spot in the upcoming Westmoreland County playoffs with an 11-1 victory over...
Max Kranick sent back to Triple-A Indianapolis; Cody Ponce recalled to help bullpen
Max Mania barely lasted 24 hours. About 20 minutes after Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton said Monday he and general manager Ben Cherington were “working through” Max Kranick’s immediate future, he was optioned back to Triple-A Indianapolis. Kranick’s perfect record — 1-0, 0.00 ERA and 0.000 WHIP in his major...
Westmoreland campus clippings: Carlow’s Miller top River States Conference female athlete
Carlow senior Olivia Miller earned the respect of her opponents during the indoor and outdoor track and field seasons. Now, she is being held in high regard by every athletic director in the River States Conference. Miller, a Ligonier Valley graduate, was named the RSC Female Athlete of the Year...
Sydney McLaughlin smashes hurdles world record at Olympic Trials
New Jersey native Sydney McLaughlin is the fastest woman ever in the 400 meter hurdles, by a stunning margin. The 21-year-old McLaughlin was already the second-fastest ever, behind Dalilah Muhammad, the defending Olympic champion. Muhammad took out Sunday night’s final at the Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon, at a blistering...
Foot fault: Trae Young injured ankle in freak encounter with ref
ATLANTA — Finally, Trae Young ran into someone he couldn’t beat. A referee. The Atlanta Hawks’ playoff star twisted his right ankle in a freak encounter with an official’s foot late in the third quarter of Game 3 in the Eastern Conference finals against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night....
CBS ranks Steelers’ Mike Tomlin as NFL’s 10th-best coach
Among his NFL coaching peers, according to one national ranking, Mike Tomlin is among the top 10. But barely. CBS Sports rated all 32 of the league’s coaches, and it pegged Tomlin at No. 10. Here is the outlet’s rationale: “Fourteen years and not a single losing season means Tomlin...
Son of Bruins star David Pastrnak dies 6 days after birth
BOSTON — Boston Bruins star David Pastrnak says his son has died six days after birth. He did not disclose a cause. Pastrnak posted on Instagram that girlfriend Rebecca Rohlsson gave birth to Viggo Rohl Pastrnak, who died June 23. “We have an Angel watching over us and we call...
Welcome back, Wimbledon: Slam returns to rain, fans, upsets
WIMBLEDON, England — Shortly after 1:30 p.m. Monday, two years minus two weeks from the last time a meaningful match was played at Wimbledon, a voice blared over the loudspeakers: “Good afternoon and welcome to Centre Court.” Then came an announcement welcoming “special guests in the Royal Box,” including a...
Merlier wins Tour de France Stage 3 as top contenders tumble
PONTIVY, France — Early days in the Tour de France are always full of nervousness and crashes. What makes the latest a little different is that after just three days of frenetic racing two top contenders have already taken a hit. Last-year’s runner-up, Primoz Roglic, tumbled in a crash on...
Blackhawks hire outside firm to investigate allegations
CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks have hired a former federal prosecutor to conduct an independent review of allegations that a former player was sexually assaulted by a then-assistant coach in 2010. CEO Danny Wirtz announced the move in an internal memo Monday morning. It also was confirmed by a person...
Hempfield’s Nickal finishes 7th, Latrobe’s Green 8th at Olympic trials
Maddie (Holmberg) Nickal placed seventh in the heptathlon and Latrobe’s Hanna Green was eighth in the 800-meter run when the U.S. Olympic trials concluded late Sunday night in Eugene, Ore. Competition was delayed several hours because of excessive heat with temperatures surpassing 100 degrees. Nickal wrapped up competition Sunday with...
Indians’ Josh Naylor breaks ankle in frightening collision
CLEVELAND — Josh Naylor’s hustle and heart will be missing from Cleveland’s lineup for a while. Naylor will need surgery after gruesomely breaking his right ankle Sunday in Minnesota during a frightening collision with rookie second baseman Ernie Clement. Naylor, who has been a clutch hitter and bright spot for...
USA Basketball leans on veterans when picking men’s Olympic roster
Experience mattered to USA Basketball when putting together a roster for the Tokyo Olympics. The Americans formally revealed their roster Monday, one that will be third-oldest U.S. men’s team in Olympic history for the Tokyo Games. The 12-man list includes five players — Kevin Love, Kevin Durant, Jrue Holiday, Damian...
Robert Morris hockey players now represented by lawyer who beat the NCAA in Supreme Court, represented Tom Brady
A coalition of members from the recently eliminated men’s and women’s hockey programs at Robert Morris University is now being represented by Jeffrey Kessler, an attorney perhaps best known in Pittsburgh as Tom Brady’s lawyer in his legal battle against the NFL in “Deflategate.” Kessler — who has served as...
Unfiltered: Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss Steelers offensive line, ‘Purge’, Stanley Cup Final, PiratesVideo
Mark Madden and Tim Benz open up this week’s edition of “Unfiltered” on TribLIVE’s Facebook page comparing the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line and the latest “Purge” movie. The way the Steelers offensive line is going to play this year should be a felony, says Madden. “A crime against football.” “It...
Mark Madden: Bad offensive line might sink Steelers
There’s no Madden Markdown when it comes to refreshing sports notes. You pay full price, but get maximum value. • Trai Turner being signed to patchwork the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line is like slapping a butterfly stitch on a shotgun wound. Pro Football Focus: “Turner (was) the lowest-graded right guard...
Penguins A to Z: Where does P.O Joseph fit in?
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 48 players currently under NHL contract to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. P.O Joseph Position: Defenseman Shoots: Left Age: 21 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 185 pounds...
First Call: Will David DeCastro file a grievance over his release? What’s Marc-Andre Fleury’s future in Las Vegas?
Monday’s “First Call” features a question about David DeCastro’s release by the Steelers. A former Pirates pitcher shines. Considering Marc-Andre Fleury’s future. And the Browns backs are hand-in-glove. Done with DeCastro One reason why the Steelers may have tagged David DeCastro’s release as related to a non-football injury is in...
Tim Benz: Pirates have opportunity to make ‘(Re)Opening Weekend’ about baseball as well as promotions
The Pittsburgh Pirates have really been pumping up “(Re)Opening Weekend” on their broadcasts, the team’s website and on social media. The series at PNC Park is planned for next Thursday through Sunday for Fourth of July festivities. The NL Central Division-leading Milwaukee Brewers will be in town for four games....
Madden Monday: Steelers offensive line could be ‘worst in the league’; team may never return to Latrobe for training camp
We know that the Pittsburgh Steelers won’t be at Saint Vincent College for training camp. But we still aren’t exactly sure why. The Steelers official statement read, “We were prepared to safely host Training Camp on campus with fans, but unfortunately our plan was not approved due to the NFL’s...
Pirates farm report for June 27, 2021: Nick Gonzales homers for 2nd straight game for Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 25-22) lost to Louisville (Reds), 2-1 after the Bats scored twice in the bottom of the ninth. LF Hunter Owen (.190) hit his sixth home run for the Indians. SS Cole Tucker (.213) and 3B Kevin Kramer (.200) each were 0 for 4. RHP Beau Sulser (3-2, 3.86)...
Palmer Jackson hopes to make noise at Fuhrer Jr. Invitational
It’s one of the most elite golf tournaments in Western Pennsylvania. It features some of the top amateur players in the Pittsburgh area and some up-and-coming pros from across the country. The 37th annual Frank B. Fuhrer Jr. Invitational begins with two rounds Monday at Pittsburgh Field Club. The third...
