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Kevin Gorman: Pirates’ performance at PNC Park critical on and off the field
The Pittsburgh Pirates reached an important milestone Tuesday night with a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs, one that tends to be symbolic of (and necessary for) a successful season. They reached the .500 mark at PNC Park. Lost amid the hoopla over Adam Frazier’s four-double game Monday and seven...
Mark Bollinger joins Saint Vincent men’s basketball staff
Mark Bollinger has joined the Saint Vincent men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach for new coach Terrance Smith. Bollinger spent the past six seasons at as assistant at NCAA Division III Ohio Wesleyan. He also coached at Bluffton and was the head coach at Piedmont College. He is a...
Penguins re-sign agitating forward Joseph Blandisi
The Pittsburgh Penguins kept one of their restricted free agents Wednesday, signing winger Joseph Blandisi to a one-year, two-way contract. Blandisi, 24, will make $700,000 when in the NHL and $200,000 at the AHL level. Acquired from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Derek Grant in January, Blandisi went scoreless...
Steelers 2-a-days: Will Mike Hilton sign contract? Can Johnny Holton be the new DHB?
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2019 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, (at least) two per day, between...
Angels try to get handle on raw emotion after Tyler Skaggs death
ARLINGTON, Texas — Mike Trout led a parade of Los Angeles Angels into the interview room of the Texas Rangers for the first interaction with reporters since teammate Tyler Skaggs died. The two-time AL MVP tried to smile when it was his turn to talk, only to find himself fighting...
Fantasy sports podcast: NHL keepers hurt by new teams; MLB run barrage
It’s our weekly fantasy sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of Rotowire. This week we get into major player changes affecting hockey and basketball fantasy leagues. We’ve seen a ton of player movement in the NHL. Jeff and I each give you one player that has changed teams who could kill...
First Call: Antonio Brown’s gaudy new jewelry; JuJu goes to London
In Wednesday’s “First Call,” the latest major jewelry purchase by Antonio Brown is hilarious. JuJu Smith-Schuster goes to London. Myles Garrett shows us why he is a beast. I see what you did there Antonio Brown has some new jewelry. It’s a dedication to Muhammad Ali. And himself, of course....
U mad, bro? Readers rip Neal Huntington, react to Phil Kessel trade
It’s been a week since I’ve checked my inbox for “U mad, bro.” And a lot has built up while I was on vacation. Penguins fans chime in on the Phil Kessel trade to Arizona. Pirates fans don’t seem to like the idea of dealing Felipe Vazquez. And Neal Huntington...
Kevin Gorman: Pirates’ Josh Bell banking on potential payday in Home Run Derby
When Josh Bell bashed three home runs against the Chicago Cubs on Monday, it never occurred on the Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman that it happened on Bobby Bonilla Day. In what has become the longest running joke in Major League Baseball, the New York Mets pay the retired slugger a...
Adam Frazier, 6 pitchers pace Pirates to another win over Cubs, 5-1
The evening storm that blew through the region Tuesday considerably cooled what had been a hot, humid day. It had little effect, though, on the simmering Adam Frazier – nor on the rest of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Frazier homered and went 4 for 4 a day after tying a major-league...
Pirates minor league report: July 2, 2019
Pirates INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 42-40) lost 6-1 to Louisville (Reds). LF Trayvon Robinson (.323) went 1 for 3 at the plate with a fourth-inning RBI single. SS Cole Tucker (.305) and CF Jason Martin (.240) each went 2 for 4. RF J.B. Shuck (.291) was 0 for 3. RHP Alex McRae...
Ezekiel Elliott vows to avoid trouble after meeting with Roger Goodell
NEW YORK — Ezekiel Elliott is vowing to avoid incidents similar to a recent one in Las Vegas that forced the star running back of the Dallas Cowboys to meet with Commissioner Roger Goodell. Elliott tweeted Tuesday after meeting with Goodell in New York that he had “worked hard to...
XFL’s plans for upcoming season starting to take shape
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Oliver Luck’s first year as the XFL’s commissioner mostly has been confined to the office and getting the league’s framework set up. The next couple months are what Luck refers to as the fun part of preparing for next year’s return. “We’re still a long way...
Penn State lands defensive back, wide receiver with verbal commits
The Penn State football program has added two more commitments to its Class of 2020. Virginia’s Joseph Johnson, an athlete/defensive back from Chester Life Christian Academy, and Texas’ Parker Washington, a wide receiver from Fort Bend Travis High School, both gave verbal commitments to the Nittany Lions on Tuesday evening....
Tim Benz: Alex Morgan sipping tea is fine; pandering double standards aren’t
The U.S. women’s national soccer team has gotten its fair share of attention for celebrating too much and showing up its opponents during the Women’s World Cup. Even their own social media account was getting cocky after the 2-1 semifinal win against England on Tuesday afternoon. PARTY LIKE IT’S 1776...
Report: Pitt’s Brad Wanamaker returns to Celtics on 1-year deal
Pitt product and free agent Brad Wanamaker agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Boston Celtics, ESPN reported. Wanamaker was the oldest rookie in the NBA last season at age 29 after playing six seasons in Europe. He averaged 3.9 points, 1.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 36...
Pirates notes: Chris Archer OK for Wednesday start, bullpen a recent strength
Chris Archer will make his scheduled start Wednesday for the Pittsburgh Pirates, manager Clint Hurdle confirmed before Tuesday’s game. Left hip discomfort experienced during the veteran righthander’s prior outing had put his next scheduled start against the Chicago Cubs in doubt. “I don’t try to over-dramatize things,” Hurdle said. “You...
Steady Jackson has 2-shot lead at WPGA Amateur Championship
If Palmer Jackson wants to capture the 119th Western Pennsylvania Golf Association’s Amateur Championship on Wednesday, he knows he has to play better than his first two rounds. The Murrysville native and future Notre Dame golfer shot a 1-under-par 70 on Tuesday at Oakmont Country Club and is even through...
Five hits earn Adam Frazier another crack at Pirates’ leadoff spot
When Adam Frazier reclaimed the leadoff spot in the Pittsburgh Pirates lineup Monday, it was supposed to be a one-night only engagement. Having five hits and tying the major-league record for doubles in a game changed that. “I didn’t ask any analytics,” manager Clint Hurdle said with a wry smile...
First-round opponent relishes loss to Serena Williams at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England — Used to be players would dread the prospect of facing Serena Williams, especially at Wimbledon. Nowadays, they seem to be eager to go up against her — not because they think they can beat Williams, mind you, but because, well, she’s Serena Williams, and what better way...
Peters Township native Alison Riske makes Wimbledon history
WIMBLEDON, England — In her ninth appearance at the All England Club, Alison Riske finally has a piece of Wimbledon history. The unseeded American became the first player to win a match under the new roof on No. 1 Court after rallying to beat Donna Vekic 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 in...
Pirates offense thriving under hitting coaches Rick Eckstein, Jacob Cruz
On Tuesday afternoon, Clint Hurdle called Monday night’s 18-5 victory “one of the better days that a Pittsburgh lineup has had in its history.” It was immediately after the 23-barrage against the Chicago Cubs that the Pittsburgh Pirates manager was asked about the role his team’s hitting coaches played in...
Pitt women’s lacrosse coach Emily Boissonneault unafraid of start-up programs
Emily Boissonneault hasn’t even set up an office at Petersen Events Center. Right now, all she has are some lacrosse sticks, balls, helmets and a dream. But the 28-year-old Canadian, introduced Tuesday as Pitt’s first women’s lacrosse coach, already is talking about creating a legacy for her successors. “So, in...
Alex Morgan scores and Alyssa Naeher saves to send U.S. to World Cup title matchVideo
LYON, France — Alex Morgan celebrated her go-ahead goal with a cheeky tea-sipping motion and Alyssa Naeher stopped a late penalty kick to send the United States into the final at the Women’s World Cup with a 2-1 victory over England on Tuesday night. The top-ranked United States will face...
Norwin, Serra Catholic grads help Bethany baseball get back to playoffs
Ryan Anselmino and Noah Rady grew up playing backyard football and Wiffle ball together. They went off to play college baseball together and have been roommates for the past three years. They also traveled home for the holidays with one another. So it is only fitting Bethany junior standouts Ryan...
