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Dustin Johnson starts strong in home-state Palmetto ChampionshipVideo
RIDGELAND, S.C. — Dustin Johnson got off to a fast start Thursday at Congaree in his home-state Palmetto Championship, shooting a 6-under-par 65 that left him a shot behind leader Wes Roach. Johnson, the world’s top-ranked player and a South Carolina native, hadn’t played since missing the cut the last...
SRX racing series puts legends together in made-for-TV events, gets Indy 500 champ for debutVideo
Superstar Racing Experience was envisioned as a series for former greats who still had the skills and desire to compete, and they would square off in identically prepared cars at six of America’s classic short tracks. Ray Evernham and Tony Stewart took great care in extending invites to the made-for-TV...
Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith undergoes core muscle surgery
Penguins backup goaltender Casey DeSmith underwent bilateral core muscle surgery Thursday. The recovery time is expected to be six to eight weeks. The team announced his procedure Thursday evening. DeSmith, 29, was injured during a 7-2 road loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on May 3 and missed the final three...
Pirates’ Mitch Keller shows frustration as command issues continue against Dodgers
After another start in which he struggled with fastball command, Mitch Keller was in no mood to make excuses just because the Pittsburgh Pirates were playing the reigning World Series champions. The right-hander’s frustration level with the recurring theme of his season was palpable following a 6-3 rain-shortened loss to...
Unseeded Krejcikova, Pavlyuchenkova reach French Open final
PARIS — Unseeded Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic overcame a match point and an apparent blown call Thursday, and advanced to her first Grand Slam final by outlasting No. 17-seeded Maria Sakkari of Greece 7-5, 4-6, 9-7 at the French Open. A questionable ruling by chair umpire Pierre Bacchi...
Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, Nathan MacKinnon finalists for NHL MVP honors
NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews and Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon have been named the finalists for the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP. McDavid, considered the likely winner of the award, dominated the 2020-21 scoring race with 105 points in 56...
Steelers OT Chuks Okorafor takes both contract year, move across offensive line in strideVideo
A day after teammate JuJu Smith-Schuster spent a good portion of his 13-minute media session openly discussing free agency and maximizing his value for when he hits the market next spring, Chuks Okorafor laughed when asked for his thoughts about playing out a contract year for the Pittsburgh Steelers. “I...
College Football Playoff considering expansion to 12 teams
The College Football Playoff announced Thursday it will consider expanding from four to 12 teams to settle the national championship, with six spots reserved for the highest-ranked conference champions and the other six going to at-large selections. The CFP’s surprising announcement outlined a plan that would triple the number of...
Brisbane set to be named 2032 Olympics host next month
GENEVA — Brisbane has long seemed to be in a one-horse race to host the 2032 Olympics. That race looks sure to be over and won in Tokyo next month when the International Olympic Committee meets before the games open. IOC president Thomas Bach said Thursday after an executive board...
Pitt volleyball coach Dan Fisher to lead U.S. women’s U20 national training team
After guiding the Pitt women’s volleyball team to the NCAA regional finals this spring, Dan Fisher will offer his coaching talents to more of the top players in the country. He was tabbed to lead the 2021 U.S. women’s U20 national training team later this month. “Representing the United States...
Atlantic 10 announces 2021-22 men’s basketball schedule pairings
Duquesne’s men’s basketball team learned Thursday which teams it will get to face twice for the 2021-22 Atlantic 10 season. The Dukes will play home and away games against Davidson, Dayton, Fordham, George Washington and St. Bonaventure as part of the league’s 18-game schedule. This is the second straight season...
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins re-sign forward Jamie Devane
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have re-signed forward Jamie Devane to a one-year American Hockey League (AHL) contract for the 2021-22 season. The 30-year-old Devane previously played for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton during the 2019-20 season, when he appeared in 36 games and recorded nine points (four goals, five assists) and a team-leading 81 penalty...
Penguins A to Z: Zach Aston-Reese has value, it’s just limitedVideo
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. Zach Aston-Reese Position: Left winger Shoots: Left Age: 26 Height: 6-foot Weight: 204...
First Call: Steelers’ Devin Bush ‘100%’ sure he can cover Browns’ Jarvis Landry; Ray Shero’s new job; Dave Parker turns 70
Thursday’s “First Call” features a bold Devin Bush, as the Steelers linebacker talks about tough tasks in coverage. There are a few newsworthy items about some former Penn State stars. A familiar Penguins face is heading out to Minnesota to reunite with Bill Guerin. Plus, we wish a happy birthday...
Tim Benz: Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick says ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.’ Agreed. But how ’bout a tune up?
This week at Steelers organized team activities, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick was asked about the prospect of his role in the 2021 defense and if it will change much from his first two All-Pro seasons in Pittsburgh. “I don’t think too much is going to change,” Fitzpatrick replied. “If it ain’t...
U mad, bro?: Pirates pitiful mishaps, odious ownership, putrid Penguins playoff goaltending have readers ranting
A precarious Penguins future. Pathetic Pirates performances. Odious ownership. Oh, and, of course, last week’s edition of this column. That’s what has readers ravenous in this week’s “U mad, bro?” But that’s pretty standard by now, isn’t it? We kick things off with a tweet about the Penguins from Wayne....
After 60 games, the Pirates can compare this season to last while focusing on the future
When the Pittsburgh Pirates reached 60 games last year, it was with relief. They had completed baseball’s shortened season amid the coronavirus pandemic — even if it went down as one of the worst in franchise history. “I think last year was such an unknown; we were hoping to get...
This date in sports history: June 10Video
1890 — The Preakness Stakes is run outside Baltimore, at Morris Park in New York. The race is then suspended for three years, and resumes at the Brooklyn Jockey Club’s Gravesend Course from 1894-1908. 1932 — Gene Sarazen leads wire-to-wire to win the British Open by five strokes ahead of...
Justin Turner homers twice off Tyler Anderson to lead Dodgers past Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates found ways to get runners in scoring position against the Los Angeles Dodgers, as eight of their first 12 batters reached base. What they couldn’t do was bring them home. Justin Turner outdid them in two swings. The red-bearded third baseman hit a pair of solo home...
Pirates farm report for June 9, 2021: Rodolfo Castro stays hot in Altoona
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 16-15) were held to two hits and lost to Nashville (Brewers), 9-4. RHP Steven Wright started and was tagged for six runs, all earned, in 1.1 innings, giving up six hits and walking three. SS Cole Tucker, hitting leadoff, went 1 for 4 with a double and two...
Islanders finish off Bruins in 6 games
UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Brock Nelson scored twice in another big second period by New York, Semyon Varlamov stopped 23 shots, and the Islanders beat the Boston Bruins 6-2 in Game 6 on Wednesday night to advance to the Stanley Cup semifinals for the second straight year. Kyle Palmieri, Trais Zajac,...
Minnesota GM Bill Guerin hires Ray Shero as senior advisor
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild hired longtime NHL general manager Ray Shero on Wednesday as a senior advisor to general manager Bill Guerin, who played for and worked under Shero with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Shero was fired last year by New Jersey, midway through his fifth season as...
PGA star Brooks Koepka: Rivalry with Bryson DeChambeau good for golfVideo
RIDGELAND, S.C. — Brooks Koepka insists his ongoing rivalry with fellow major champion Bryson DeChambeau is good for golf. Koepka is at the inaugural Palmetto Championship this week, his first event since a video interview outtake at the PGA Championship last month showed the four-time major champ rolling his eyes...
No fear returning from torn ACL for Giants running back Saquon BarkleyVideo
Saquon Barkley isn’t spending a lot of time worrying whether he will return from a major knee injury and be the same running back who gave defensive coordinators headaches preparing for the New York Giants. His status is uncertain with the start of the NFL season three months away. All...
Pirates pitching prospect Jose Soriano could need 2nd Tommy John surgery
When the Pittsburgh Pirates selected Jose Soriano with the top pick in the Rule 5 Draft in December, they took a risk on a 22-year-old right-hander who still was recovering from Tommy John surgery. When Soriano dealt with discomfort in his right elbow, team physicians found a significant setback: new...
