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Getting there: PGA Championship promises improved access
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — The golf, as it usually is at the Ocean Course, was spectacular. Getting there to see it unfold at the PGA Championship nine years ago was more of a struggle. The major championship returns to the dramatic, sea-swept course next week with organizers promising a different...
Nadal ends losing streak against Zverev with win in Rome
ROME — Rafael Nadal ended a run of three straight losses to Alexander Zverev with a convincing 6-3, 6-4 win over the German on Friday to reach the Italian Open semifinals. Zverev had beaten Nadal in straight sets at the same stage in Madrid a week ago but their latest...
Japan expands virus emergency ahead of Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO — Japan on Friday further expanded a coronavirus state of emergency from six areas, including Tokyo, to nine, as Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga repeated his determination to hold the Olympics in just over two months. Japan has been struggling to slow infections ahead of the games. The three additions...
NHL postseason: Who’s hot as the playoffs arrive?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Goalie Juuse Saros is the biggest reason the Nashville Predators went from a potential NHL draft lottery team to their seventh straight playoff appearance. How long they stick around will depend on how well Saros keeps playing in net. “You want to just play better for him...
Mark Madden: Despite what Cameron Heyward says, NFL rookies need to attend minicamp
The Steelers’ Cameron Heyward wants those invited to not attend the team’s minicamp for rookies this weekend. He posted this on Instagram: “For the ROOKIES and FREE AGENTS find your vets tell them to get you up to speed. Trust me y’all ain’t missing anything you will still get your...
Robert Morris women’s lacrosse team looks for huge upset at Notre Dame in NCAA Tournament debut
According to Robert Morris women’s lacrosse coach Katrina Silva, you can’t see Notre Dame’s “Touchdown Jesus” from Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium. And she’s glad. “I don’t think they need any more luck,” Silva insisted during Friday’s “Breakfast With Benz” podcast. Based on how the Fighting Irish handled Silva’s Robert Morris...
This Date in Sports History: May 14
1913 — Washington’s Walter Johnson gives up a run in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Browns to end his streak of 56 scoreless innings. The Senators win 10-5. 1919 — Four days after his Kentucky Derby victory, Sir Barton, ridden by Johnny Loftus, wins the Preakness Stakes by...
First Call: Steelers assign rookie jersey numbers; more spice for Tom Brady’s return game in New England
Friday’s “First Call” tells you what number to order for your favorite Steelers rookie jersey. JuJu Smith-Schuster reveals his list of circled games for 2021. Jameson Taillon gets touched up by an ex-Pirates teammate. And even more spice has been added to Tom Brady’s return to Foxborough. Got the digits?...
Tim Benz: This version of Penguins may have changed more than Islanders expect
Interesting comments about the Penguins from New York Islanders coach Barry Trotz didn’t stop with his noteworthy quote regarding their inexperience in net. During his postgame remarks Monday night after his team lost to the Boston Bruins in its final regular-season game, Trotz was asked what might be different about...
Previewing the PSAC softball championship: West Chester vs. Seton Hill
PSAC softball championship series West Chester (28-14) vs. Seton Hill (32-12) When: Friday, Saturday at Seton Hill Softball Complex, Greensburg. Game 1, 4 p.m. Friday; Game 2, 1 p.m. Saturday (Game 3 to follow, if necessary) Coaches: Diane Lokey, West Chester; Jessica Strong, Seton Hill What’s next?: The series winner...
Jordan Spieth shoots 63, shares lead at low-scoring hometown NelsonVideo
McKINNEY, Texas — Jordan Spieth had his longest stretch all day of mere pars — a whopping four holes — on the besieged new home course of the AT&T Byron Nelson when the local favorite stepped over a 55-foot eagle putt on the par-5 18th. Nothing but the bottom of...
Trib 10: New team takes top spot in baseball power rankings
After weeks of calm waters and few changes, the boats were rockin’ as the regular season came to an unsteady finish this past week. Thus, there was a shifting of power in this week’s Trib 10 baseball and softball rankings. Seven teams slid down the baseball power rankings, including Hopewell...
Pirates farm report for May 13, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 4-4) lost 6-5 to Toledo (Tigers). The Indians scored all five of their runs in the second inning, which was highlighted by a three-run homer by DH Anthony Alford. 1B Christian Bethancourt also homered in the second. Alford and RF Dustin Fowler finished with two hits apiece. Matt...
Midnight Bourbon, Concert Tour are top Preakness challengers
BALTIMORE — Midnight Bourbon hopes to take a path to the winner’s circle at the Preakness that has been run before — 30 years ago. Hansel was the horse hyped to win the Kentucky Derby three decades ago but struggled in the first leg of the Triple Crown. He was...
Tennessee buddies Wil Crowe, Will Craig reunite in Pirates’ loss to Giants
On another night, perhaps in a game with a different outcome, the confluence of Wil and Will would have been a story worth retelling for years. But at PNC Park on Thursday night, Wil Crowe’s mostly effective five-inning start and Will Craig’s first major-league home run weren’t enough to prevent...
Penguins GM Ron Hextall: ‘This group has been very resilient’
Ron Hextall is in a different place. The playoffs. To be clear, he’s been to the playoffs a lot, as an all-star goaltender and an executive. But he hasn’t participated in postseason games in any capacity since he was the general manager of the Philadelphia Flyers and saw them get...
Yankees’ Gleyber Torres positive for covid despite being vaccinated
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres tested positive for covid-19 despite being fully vaccinated and having previously contracted the coronavirus during the offseason. Torres is among eight so-called breakthrough positives among the Yankees — people who tested positive despite being fully vaccinated. “Certainly unexpected,” Yankees manager...
ESPN, MLB agree to 7-year rights extension through 2028
ESPN could be rewarded with additional playoff games under its new deal with Major League Baseball. Walt Disney Company and MLB announced a seven-year extension of their rights agreement Thursday. ESPN has aired games since 1990 and the new deal means that will continue until at least 2028. “This agreement...
After uneven start to season, Kasperi Kapanen fits in on, off ice with Penguins
In the aftermath of a meek, unique playoff flameout — bowing out in four games against the No. 24 overall seed in the 2020 Toronto “bubble” — there was a school of thought that there could be major changes for the Pittsburgh Penguins. But with the franchise set to open...
Braves’ Ronald Acuña jams left ankle, avoids serious injury
ATLANTA — Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. will avoid the injured list after leaving Thursday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays with a left ankle injury. X-rays on Acuña’s ankle were negative. Manager Brian Snitker said Acuña is day to day. Acuña, who led off the game with his...
Pirates notebook: Phil Evans goes on IL, replaced by Will Craig
The Pittsburgh Pirates lost another first baseman Thursday when Phil Evans was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. Evans, who is hitting .216, replaced Colin Moran (left groin strain) at first base and batted third Wednesday before leaving the 4-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds....
Carlos Vela is MLS’s highest paid player at $6.3 million
WASHINGTON — Los Angeles FC attacker Carlos Vela is Major League Soccer’s highest paid player this season, with $6.3 million in total compensation, including $4.5 million in salary. LA Galaxy forward Javier “Chicharito” Hernández is second at $6 million, all of it salary, according to figures released Thursday by the...
When Scott Barnes heard Jay Vidovich was available, he stopped looking for Pitt’s next soccer coach
They come from the pitches of Nis, Serbia and Greensburg; Nirot, France and Brooklyn, N.Y. Connellsville, Sewickley and Rabat, Morocco, too. Somehow, Jay Vidovich has blended a roster with roots in 11 countries into one of the finest college soccer teams in the U.S. Fans across the country will get...
Penguins to open playoffs Sunday against Islanders
The Penguins will open the 2021 postseason Sunday when they host the New York Islanders at PPG Paints Arena in Game 1 of their first round series. On Thursday, the NHL released a partial schedule for the entire first round. The Penguins-Islanders series: May 16 - Islanders at Penguins, 12...
Pitt freshman forward John Hugley reinstated to team after felony counts dropped
Prosecutors on Thursday withdrew felony charges against Pitt basketball freshman forward John Hugley, making him eligible for a program that ultimately will allow the case against him to be expunged from his record. He was subsequently reinstated to the team. Hugley was initially charged with criminal conspiracy and receiving stolen...
