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Pirates GM Ben Cherington believes Mitch Keller is in a ‘good spot’ at Triple-A Indianapolis
Ben Cherington says that it was “completely coincidental” that he was in Indianapolis at the same time as Mitch Keller, but the Pittsburgh Pirates general manager used it to spend time talking with the struggling right-hander. “I really believe he’s in a good spot, and he’s committed,” Cherington said Saturday...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Want to be popular? Offer to buy the Pirates
I’m putting together a group to buy the Pittsburgh Pirates. We will bring back the Bulls, Condors, Crawfords, Hardhats, Forge, Maulers, Phantoms, Power, Spirit and Triangles, too. (That’s indoor lacrosse, pro basketball, Negro League baseball, softball, junior hockey, football, roller hockey, arena football, indoor soccer and team tennis.) Robert Morris...
Steelers’ Diontae Johnson eyes more consistent season after leading NFL in drops
Diontae Johnson purchased a tennis ball machine in the offseason. It wasn’t so he could improve his volley or sharpen his backhand. After leading the NFL in drops last season, the young Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver bought the machine so he could improve his concentration and hand-eye coordination. “It’s a...
Norwin grad Anthony DelleFemine sets sights on playing time at Youngstown State
In many ways, Anthony DelleFemine is living proof that to gain something, you have to give something up. But how much can one man lose before he reaches a breaking point? There are days when the former Norwin football standout believes in curses and voodoo dolls. Days when he asks,...
Hampton grad Jake Seymour earns All-American honors after emotional ‘21 season with LaRoche baseball
Jake Seymour’s tributes to his departed teammate came naturally. The 2016 Hampton graduate wrote Tre Cunningham’s name on his cleats and on his baseball cap. He ensured Cunningham’s No. 22 La Roche jersey was at every game, a testimonial to the memory of his close friend. “That was kind of...
Joey Fabus Superhero Run returning after 1-year hiatus
The Joey Fabus Superhero Run Over DIPG 5K race and 1-mile walk is back and will take place at 9 a.m. Sept. 12 at Bethel Park High School. Registrations are being accepted until Sept. 11. Organizers of the event took a one-year hiatus because of covid-19 pandemic concerns. The costs...
Penguins defenseman Zach Trotman retires
Defenseman Zach Trotman, a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins organization for parts of the past four seasons, has retired. The 30-year-old announced his decision via Instagram. In the posting, Trotman explained the physical rigors of the sport prompted his decision. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zach...
Penguins A to Z: Alex D’Orio took a big step forward in 2020-21Video
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 49 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Alex D’Orio Position: Goaltender Catches: Right Age: 22 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 209 pounds...
This date in sports history: June 19Video
1867 — Ruthless, ridden by J. Gilpatrick, wins the inaugural Belmont Stakes at Jerome Park in the Bronx. The filly earns $1,850 for her victory. 1914 — Harry Vardon wins his sixth and final British Open by shooting a 306, three strokes ahead of J.H. Taylor at Prestwick Club. 1936...
Palmer Jackson moves into contention at Sunnehanna Amateur with 9-birdie round
Palmer Jackson had a dream start to his third round at the 68th Sunnehanna Amateur on Friday, making four straight birdies to move into contention heading into Saturday’s final round. Jackson made a total of nine birdies and shot a 6-under 64 to finish the round tied for third place,...
Gaffe by Vegas goalie Marc-Andre Fleury lets Montreal take lead in series
MONTREAL — Josh Anderson scored his second goal of the night at 12:53 of overtime, Carey Price made 43 saves, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 on Friday night to a take a 2-1 lead in the Stanley Cup semifinal series. Anderson scored after he knocked...
Pirates farm report for June 18, 2021: Greensboro’s Aaron Shackelford hits 11th HR
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 21-18) was routed 10-1 by Memphis (Cardinals), managing just four hits. LF Anthony Alford, hitting in the leadoff spot, had two of them, going 2 for 4 with a double. C Jason Delay went 1 for 2 with a solo home run, his second. RHP Max Kranick started...
U.S. Open notes: Bryson DeChambeau finds swing key at night
SAN DIEGO — Bryson DeChambeau stayed on the practice range under the lights after opening with a 73 in the U.S. Open. It was only when the lights went out that he found a solution. “I was sleeping, and it came to me in the middle of the night,” DeChambeau...
Richard Bland, Russell Henley share lead in U.S. Open that is really open
SAN DIEGO — The U.S. Open prides itself on being the most open of all majors with some 9,000 players from all walks of golf having a chance to compete. Open, indeed. The weekend at Torrey Pines features major champions and major contenders, players who are unknown or unheralded, all...
Pirates nearly blow double-digit lead, hold on to beat Indians to snap 10-game losing streak
The Pittsburgh Pirates responded to their double-digit losing streak by scoring double-digit runs for a double-digit lead — one they almost blew. After losing 10 consecutive games, the Pirates took out their frustrations early on the Cleveland Indians, then hung on for dear life. With the tying run at third...
Panthers’ Aleksander Barkov wins Selke Trophy as best defensive forwardVideo
NEW YORK — Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov won the Selke Trophy as the NHL’s best defensive forward for the first time in his eight-year career. Barkov was announced as the winner of the award Friday night before Vegas faced Montreal in Game 3 of one semifinal series. He was...
Bills WR Cole Beasley says he would rather retire than follow NFL covid rulesVideo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills receiver Cole Beasley does not plan to get vaccinated against covid-19 and insists he will not follow rules jointly adopted by the NFL and NFLPA requiring unvaccinated players to stay clear of people. Tweeting in response to criticism over the last 24 hours of his...
Tim Dahlberg: Golf’s ultimate grinder doesn’t give up easily
SAN DIEGO — Richard Bland spent 25 years lugging his golf clubs across Europe, chasing a dream that improbably came true last month at the age of 48. Whether he can stand up to the pressure of the weekend at the U.S. Open is anyone’s guess. But there’s one thing...
Islanders accustomed to rebounding from 2-1 series deficitsVideo
The New York Islanders are facing a familiar scenario, trailing 2-1 in a series after a narrow loss in Game 3 at home. The first two times in this postseason they bounced back with three straight wins to advance past Pittsburgh and Boston. That gives the Islanders some confidence heading...
Adam Frazier an All-Star? Pirates 2B receiving national recognition, votes for his hitting
When Adam Frazier came to bat with two outs, runners on second and third and trailing by one run and smacked the game winner over the Clemente Wall at PNC Park, his teammates mobbed him in celebration. Half of them, anyway. Frazier’s walk-off homer was part of an intrasquad batting...
NFL holding its inaugural General Manager Forum next week
The NFL is holding its inaugural General Manager Forum next week in an effort to increase minority hiring in front offices. The forum, named after Ozzie Newsome, will be held virtually Monday ahead of the fourth annual Quarterback Coaching Summit. There are only four Black GMs and three Black head...
Fox Chapel grad Monteverde helps Texas Tech baseball team go deep in NCAA Tournament
Patrick Monteverde realized his dream of playing Division I baseball this spring, and the Fox Chapel graduate said he quickly felt right at home in the red and black at Texas Tech. “I was extremely confident when I made my decision,” said Monteverde, a former pitcher at Seton Hill who...
Steelers’ Mike Sullivan chasing another Lombardi Trophy, not Stanley Cup
If he didn’t realize it when he was hired in February by the Pittsburgh Steelers, it didn’t take long to discover he isn’t the only Mike Sullivan coaching in the city. One has been part of two world championships and worked closely with a long-time leader and captain who is...
Pitt’s Jeff Capel secures 1st commitment from class of 2022
With his 2021-22 roster largely — if not totally — finalized, Pitt coach Jeff Capel received his first verbal commitment from the Class of 2022 on Friday when rising high school senior Judah Mintz announced his plans to enroll next year. “Limits like fears are often just an illusion”????????➕ pic.twitter.com/VoG4wlUARd—...
Oakland Catholic grad Leah Smith earns 10th in 800 freestyle at U.S. Olympic Swim Trials
Leah Smith was busy this week with three swims at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha, Neb. Her finale came in the 800-meter freestyle Friday morning, and the Oakland Catholic graduate placed 10th overall in a time of 8 minutes, 36.10 seconds. Smith is the second reserve for Saturday’s final...
