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Running back John Gay IV, Penn-Trafford alum, commits to Maine
John Gay IV did not plan to announce his next college move on Father’s Day, but his coincidental timing would have made his late dad proud. Gay IV, a former Penn-Trafford football standout who recently put his name in the NCAA transfer portal as part of his plan to leave...
Westmoreland Campus Clippings: Seton Hill hurdler named PSAC athlete of year
Junior Sam Hartman found his way into the fast lane all season for the Seton Hill track and field team. That meant he was probably on the fast track to postseason accolades, too. Sure enough, the two-time national champion earned himself the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Athlete of the Year....
Oddsmakers rank Pitt’s schedule 2nd-easiest, Georgia Tech’s toughest in ACC
If you believe in the power of numbers and analytics, Pitt has the second-easiest schedule among ACC football teams this season. Odds-makers at SportsBettingDime.com developed a formula that leads to a ranking of the schedules of all 130 FBS teams. The formula sounds all-encompassing, taking into account opponents’ 2020 efficiency...
Stars re-sign veteran forward Blake Comeau for 1 year, $1M
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Stars are bringing back veteran forward Blake Comeau on a $1 million, one-year contract. The 35-year-old Comeau led Dallas forwards with 106 hits while scoring 14 points (four goals, 10 assists) last season. Comeau has spent three of his 15 seasons with the Stars. “Blake’s...
Unfiltered: Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss NHL playoffs, Penguins’ goalies, Steelers offense, Pirates losses
Mark Madden and Tim Benz discuss the the NHL playoffs and goaltending issues, will the Steelers offense be different this year, the Pirates continue to disappoint, and more on this week’s edition of “Unfiltered” on TribLive’s Facebook page. The guys start off talking about the Vegas Golden Knights benching goalie...
The life and death of one-time Hawaii football star Colt Brennan
He wanted to hand-deliver the card because Mother’s Day was approaching and Mom was heading out of town. So Colt Brennan joined his parents at the family home in the hills above Irvine, Calif., four months into the five-month substance-abuse treatment program that was giving back to the Brennans their...
High court sides with former athletes in dispute with NCAA
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court decided unanimously Monday that the NCAA can’t enforce rules limiting education-related benefits — such as computers and paid internships — that colleges offer to student-athletes, a ruling that could help push changes in how the student-athletes are compensated. The case doesn’t decide whether students can...
Tokyo Olympics to allow local fans but with strict limits
TOKYO — A sharply limited number of fans will be allowed to attend the Tokyo Olympics, organizers announced Monday as they tried to save some of the spirit of the Games where even cheering has been banned. Organizers set a limit of 50% capacity — up to a maximum of...
Mark Madden: Beware of goaltenders handling pucks
The value of a goaltender’s puckhandling seems overrated in the NHL, and horribly so. It provides value but gets goalies in a lot of jams. Tristan Jarry’s puckhandling was supposed be a strength. But we all remember how Game 5 against the New York Islanders turned out. Tom Barrasso’s puckhandling...
Penguins A to Z: When healthy, Brian Dumoulin remains as reliable as everVideo
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. Brian Dumoulin Position: Defenseman Shoots: Left Age: 29 Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 207 pounds...
As Derek Shelton’s quick hook draws criticism, Pirates manager explains method for pitching moves
Derek Shelton isn’t surprised by the second-guessing from Pittsburgh Pirates fans and followers every time he makes a decision that backfires, especially when it comes to giving his starting pitchers a quick hook. The Pirates manager does it to himself every day. “Actually, I do revisit every decision,” Shelton said...
First Call: Idea floated for Steelers to acquire former WPIAL star; who may be interested in trading for Adam Frazier?
Monday’s “First Call” looks at the idea of the Steelers swinging a trade with the New England Patriots to bring a former WPIAL star back to Pittsburgh. We wonder why the Steelers may want guard Trai Turner and who may offer a trade for Pirates infielder Adam Frazier. Plus, we...
Tim Benz: Major League Baseball has no one to blame for ‘sticky situation’ but itself
As Major League Baseball plans to transition into the post-Spider Tack era on Monday, controversy is sure to follow. Arguments. Social media flame wars. Whining pitchers. Beanballs — accidental and retaliatory. Slower games thanks to incessant spot checks, more walks, wild pitches and deeper counts. And the game will have...
Madden Monday: ‘We’re pretending Dwayne Haskins might be good, and he won’t be’; Pirates’ Derek Shelton ‘is an amateur’
Mark Madden is back from an extended weekend, and he has opinions stored up and ready to fly. In this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, we start by discussing the rumors that PLB Sports & Entertainment CEO Ty Ballou wanted to buy the Pirates, even though they aren’t for sale. Madden...
This date in sports history: June 21Video
1919 — Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman wins the women’s U.S. Lawn Tennis Association championship with a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Marion Zinderstein. 1932 — Jack Sharkey scores a 15-round split decision over Max Schmeling to win the world heavyweight title in New York. 1960 — Armin Hary of West Germany becomes...
Nicolas Roy scores 1:18 into OT, Vegas-Montreal series tied 2-2
MONTREAL — Nicolas Roy converted his own rebound 1:18 into overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights rallied to a 2-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night, tying the Stanley Cup semifinal playoff series at 2-all. Robin Lehner got the start in place of Marc-Andre Fleury and stopped 27...
Pirates farm report for June 20, 2021: Wilmer Difo’s heads up baserunning leads Indianapolis to walk-off win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 23-18) defeated Memphis (Cardinals), 8-7 in 11 innings. RF Christian Bethancourt (.278) singled home CF Anthony Alford (.302), and 3B Wilmer Difo (.244) sneaked home after a play at third base to score the walk-off win in the bottom of the 11th inning. Alford finished 2 for 2...
Canyon shot costs Louis Oosthuizen at U.S. OpenVideo
SAN DIEGO — Louis Oosthuizen spent the week before the U.S. Open moving to the horse country in North Florida, where he bought an 86-acre ranch. Once the family moves into the ranch house next spring, Oosthuizen plans to buy some horses, maybe some cattle, enjoy life among the oak...
Jon Rahm makes history with U.S. Open winVideo
SAN DIEGO — Two career-changing putts for Jon Rahm brought two trophies Sunday. He cradled his 3-month-old son, Kepa, as he walked off the 18th green at Torrey Pines on Father’s Day. And then he collected the silver U.S. Open trophy after a performance filled with passion and absent of...
Yankees turn game-ending triple-play, beat A’sVideo
NEW YORK — Yankees manager Aaron Boone knew it off the bat. “Usually, a triple play sneaks up on you,” he said. “Right away, I’m thinking, ‘That’s a triple play.’ ” New York turned its record-tying third triple play of the season to strand the go-ahead run in the ninth...
Another NASCAR race, another win for Kyle LarsonVideo
LEBANON, Tenn. — Kyle Larson won again — that’s all he does these days — this time in the Cup debut at Nashville Superspeedway, where Hendrick Motorsports’ new star drove to victory lane for the fourth consecutive week. Larson led 264 of 300 laps Sunday for his third consecutive win...
Max Verstappen pushing Lewis Hamilton hard in thrilling F1 title raceVideo
Lewis Hamilton’s wish for a closer Formula One title fight is coming true. And Max Verstappen looks like a rival who will take some stopping, judging by his impressive win Sunday at the French Grand Prix. It was Verstappen’s second win in three races, and extended his lead over Hamilton...
‘Broadway’ Joe Namath eager to meet Zach Wilson, wants title for Jets fansVideo
NEW YORK — Joe Namath has heard the question for years. Decades, really. Can the Jets’ quarterback — whoever that happens to be — become the next Broadway Joe? The franchise has been on a mostly fruitless search since the Beaver Falls native last played for the Jets in 1976,...
Late surge lifts Alex Palou to IndyCar win at Road AmericaVideo
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. — Alex Palou believed his car had enough speed to outduel Josef Newgarden in the final few laps at Road America. An unexpected mechanical issue for Newgarden made the task much easier. Palou sailed past Newgarden on a restart with two laps remaining to win Sunday’s race...
With June surge, Pirates’ Bryan Reynolds back to making big splash with his bat
Asked if he would be willing to jump into the Allegheny River to retrieve a home run ball like the shirtless Pittsburgh Pirates fan shown on the television broadcast, Bryan Reynolds cracked a sly smile and answered in the affirmative. “I just saw the picture of the guy doing the...
