Sports category, Page 1594
Robert Morris hockey players mourn loss of men’s and women’s teams, lash out at administration
Terry Shafer and Dyllan Lubbesmeyer had one thing in common. They were both goalies at Robert Morris University. They missed each other on campus by a year. Shafer graduated in 2016. Lubbesmeyer arrived in 2017. But they still have that bond. Or at least they did. Now they have something...
First Call: Steelers get preemptive ‘no thanks’ from free agent; Donald Trump tied to Spygate bribe allegation
Thursday’s “First Call” features a “thanks, but no thanks” to the Steelers from a rumored free agent of interest. Also, Spygate is back in the news. We’ve got a look at the NFL’s salary cap for 2022. Duquesne’s football schedule has been released. And LeBron James pumps up Dukes basketball...
This Date in Sports History: May 27
1823 — A $20,000 match race between American Eclipse (representing The North) and Henry (representing The South) is held at Union Course, Long Island, N.Y. American Eclipse wins in two-of-three heats, after his original jockey, William Crafts, is replaced by Samuel Purdy before the second heat. The race, witnessed by...
Minor league report: Nailers win 1,000th game since arriving in WheelingVideo
Two goals by forward Tim Doherty led the Wheeling Nailers to a 5-1 home win against the Indy Fuel at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va. The victory was the 1,000th for the franchise since it arrived in Wheeling in 1992 as the Thunderbirds. Forward Patrick Watling added a goal and...
Empty Thoughts: Islanders 5, Penguins 3
Observations from the Penguins’ 5-3 loss to the Islanders in Game 6: There’s going to be quite a bit written about what the Penguins will do over the next four months. This little corner of the Internet won’t delve into that too much. For the time being, let’s just focus...
Pirates farm report for May 26, 2021: RHP Jose Soriano knocked around in rehab start
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 11-8) lost 10-7 to Omaha (Royals). Ke’Bryan Hayes, making his fourth rehab appearance with the Indians while recovering from a wrist injury, went 2 for 4 with a walk, a double and three runs scored. He acted as designated hitter. LF Anthony Alford went 2 for 3 with...
Sidney Crosby not in favor of breaking up Penguins’ core
When Jim Rutherford abruptly resigned four months ago, a bunch of names were reported and suggested and presumably considered to replace him as Pittsburgh Penguins general manager. One high-profile figure, apparently, never applied. “I’ve never been one to try to be the GM,” Sidney Crosby said Wednesday, “and I’m not...
Tim Benz: How bad was Tristan Jarry’s goaltending? So bad that it may confuse the Penguins’ offseason plans
OK, Penguins fans. Now you can say it. Goaltending really did cost them a series. This wasn’t Matt Murray getting outdueled by Carey Price or Braden Holtby. Or Marc-Andre Fleury losing to Henrik Lundqvist twice. Or the Tampa Bay Lightning advancing by Fleury in a series when the power play...
Trevor Williams strikes out 7 as Cubs send Pirates to 5th straight loss
The Pittsburgh Pirates weren’t willing to commit to Trevor Williams in the offseason, citing an ineffective fastball and his penchant for giving up home runs as the primary reasons for nontendering the right-hander. Williams showed a five-pitch mix that induced seven strikeouts while allowing one run on three hits in...
West Virginia’s Jackson Wolf strikes out 7 in complete game
OKLAHOMA CITY — Jackson Wolf struck out seven in his first career complete game, and No. 8 seed West Virginia beat top-seeded Texas, 5-1, on Wednesday in the Big 12 Tournament. West Virginia (25-25) had just eight conference wins this season, with two coming against Texas to close the regular...
Phil Mickelson tries to focus at Colonial after historic PGA win
FORT WORTH, Texas — Phil Mickelson allowed himself to get distracted for a couple of days after his victory at the PGA Championship, taking some time to relish the historic achievement of becoming the oldest player to win a major. “Because when I’m doing it, I’m not fully aware because...
Penguins enter uncertain offseason after being eliminated by Islanders
UNIONDALE, N.Y. — A favorite idiom of Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan is “high stakes.” He refers to it often when he evaluates his players and how they perform in “high-stakes” games. On Wednesday, the Penguins played in a game with the highest of stakes. Survival. They were unable to...
Colts welcome Carson Wentz with open arms as workouts wind downVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — Carson Wentz spent the past two weeks working out in a whole new world. The quarterback found his way around the Indianapolis Colts complex, talked football with a different set of coaches, got acclimated to calling plays in a new huddle and started relearning coach Frank Reich’s offense....
Villarreal beats Man U on penalties for Europa League titleVideo
GDANSK, Poland — Villarreal goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli decided a marathon shootout by converting his own spot kick and then saving one from counterpart David de Gea as the Spanish team beat Manchester United 11-10 on penalties Wednesday to win the Europa League final. After a 1-1 draw following extra time,...
Kevin Dotson, Alex Highsmith prepare for starting roles in 2nd year with SteelersVideo
Mike Tomlin believes the biggest ascension in an NFL player’s career comes in his second season. Kevin Dotson and Alex Highsmith would like to justify the faith their Pittsburgh Steelers coach is showing them at that pivotal stage of their careers. After making contributions as rookies and combining to start...
NFL expects full stadiums this season; 2022 salary cap set at $208.2MVideo
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says the league expects full stadiums this season, and players and staff are being encouraged to receive the covid-19 vaccine. “One of the things we’ve obviously learned over the last year is not to make projections too far out,” Goodell said Wednesday following virtual meetings with...
Pirates injury report: Colin Moran, Phillip Evans close to getting back on the bases soon
Only four days after the Pittsburgh Pirates lost first baseman Colin Moran to the 10-day injured list with a left groin strain, replacement Phillip Evans pulled up lame with a left hamstring strain. Their respective recoveries from those injuries are almost in lockstep. Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk...
Mickey Callaway banned through at least 2022 after harassment probe
NEW YORK — Former New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway was suspended by Major League Baseball on Wednesday through at least the end of the 2022 season following an investigation of sexual harassment allegations. Shortly after MLB’s announcement of the suspension, the Los Angeles Angels said they had fired Callaway,...
Seton Hill baseball shifts focus to NCAA regional tournament
A disappointing weekend of baseball at Seton Hill couldn’t keep the Griffins down for long. Of course, being rewarded with a top seed in the NCAA Division II regionals helped with the pain of losing out on a conference title. But a trip to the ice cream stand was just...
Robert Morris cuts men’s, women’s ice hockey teams
When Derek Schooley was called into a meeting Wednesday with Robert Morris athletic director Chris King, the last thing he expected was what he heard: The Colonials’ men’s and women’s Division I ice hockey programs were being eliminated. “I was in shock. I don’t know any other way to put...
WPIAL reveals championship schedule for baseball finals
The WPIAL baseball finalists in Class 6A and 4A will play under the lights at Wild Things Park next week. The schedule for the six championship games has North Allegheny and Hempfield playing at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, and Montour and New Castle meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Also playing Tuesday...
Islanders forward Oliver Wahlstrom a ‘game-time decision’ for Game 6
UNIONDALE, N.Y. – Officially, New York Islanders forward Oliver Wahlstrom is a “game-time decision” for Game 6 of his team’s first-round playoff series with the Penguins at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday. Unofficially, it’s difficult to envision seeing him suit up less than 48 hours after he suffered a...
Trevor Lawrence says Tim Tebow is ‘a guy you want to be around’
Trevor Lawrence is excited to have Tim Tebow as a teammate. The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Tebow last week, giving the former Florida star and 2007 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback an opportunity to revive his pro career as a tight end catching passes from their rookie No. 1 overall pick. “He looks...
Penn State punter reportedly enters NCAA transfer portal
STATE COLLEGE — A Penn State punter has reportedly entered the NCAA transfer portal, which could signal some roster movement for the Lions after a relatively quiet spring. Freshman Levi Forrest, who appeared in two games for Penn State in 2020, has entered the NCAA transfer portal and will look...
Penguins recent elimination game history shows mixed results
The Pittsburgh Penguins will play the New York Islanders on Wednesday night in a game that could see the Pens eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs. A look back at recent games in which the Penguins faced a win-or-go-home scenario shows mixed results. The team has been 4-6 in their...
