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NCAA to operate a 2nd women’s postseason tourney for teams that don’t make NCAA TournamentVideo
The NCAA announced Monday it is creating another women’s college basketball tournament that it will operate like the men’s NIT as a second option for 32 teams that do not make the NCAA Tournament. The Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament, which will be held this season, brings the men’s and women’s...
Cameron Smith returns claret jug ahead of the British Open and reflects on his long yearVideo
HOYLAKE, England — The chill Aussie vibe of Cameron Smith gave way to more emotion than he expected Monday while taking part in one of many royal and ancient traditions at the British Open. As the defending champion, he had to return the claret jug. “I was actually holding back...
Martin Truex Jr. wins at New Hampshire Motor Speedway for 1st time in 30 racesVideo
LOUDON, N.H. — Martin Truex Jr. had just chewed up the competition to win at the same New Hampshire track where his dad won a regional stock car series race in 1994 when he clutched a 22-pound live lobster given to the winner and chomped on a claw. “I’d …...
Le’Veon Bell apologizes to Steelers fans for leaving the team in 2018
Maybe someday Le’Veon Bell will come to grips with his break-up from the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2018. But today probably isn’t that day. Over the weekend, Bell released a video on social media apologizing for leaving the Steelers in a contract dispute five years ago. “I never apologized to the...
Latrobe grad Emma Fenton establishes herself as setter for St. Francis (Pa.) women’s volleyballVideo
As freshmen often do in college athletics, Emma Fenton spent a good part of her first season watching and learning. Then, last season, it was the Latrobe grad’s time to take center stage. The spotlight wasn’t too bright for her. Fenton, a rising junior setter, recorded nearly 1,000 assists and...
Lernerville’s Autism Awareness 50 with pumped-up purse to raise funds for charity
Autism awareness is a cause that’s close to Jeff Stull’s heart. His youngest son, Cody, was diagnosed with autism as a baby and worked with early intervention specialists, who made a positive impact. He also has a passion for racing, and with the help of some friends from local businesses...
Fox Chapel grad Britta Lagerquist making most of soccer experiences at Grove CityVideo
Part of being a college student is having different experiences. Fox Chapel grad Britta Lagerquist, in just two years at Grove City, has compiled a nice list of “new.” Consider: • As a freshman, she played a position on the soccer pitch that she hadn’t played before. • Last season,...
For 1st time in Olympic history, men will compete in artistic swimming, formerly called synchro
FUKUOKA, Japan — Snicker if you wish. Guffaw for good measure. Bill May and other male synchronized swimmers — now called artistic swimmers — have heard the putdowns before. But they’re getting the last laugh. Men have competed in synchro at the lower levels for decades. Now they’re being included...
Hall of Famer Johnny Bench apologizes for antisemitic remark at Cincinnati Reds event
CINCINNATI — Hall of Famer Johnny Bench apologized for an antisemitic comment made at an event to honor former Cincinnati Reds general manager Gabe Paul, who was Jewish, and others. Bench made the remark at an event attended by Paul’s daughter, Jennie Paul, on Saturday. Paul, who died in 1998,...
Pitt wrestler runs MMA record to 3-0 with submission win at Brawl in the Burgh 17
Nine of the 12 fights ended by knockout or submission at the 247 Fighting Championships’ Brawl in The Burgh 17 on Saturday night at the Monroeville Convention Center. The submission of the night was a highly contested honor, but the nod went to Pitt wrestler James “Las Vegas” Lledo (3-0),...
Mark Madden: Risk-averse Steelers play it too safe
The first practice at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp takes place July 27 at 1:55 p.m. It’s scheduled as precisely as a NASA launch, or the ball dropping in Times Square. “Times Square” should be Diontae Johnson’s nickname. Break out the lawn chairs and Styrofoam coolers. “I really like that undrafted...
First Call: How 2 NFL signings may impact Steelers; injury update for key Pirates prospect
Monday’s “First Call” looks at how a pair of NFL signings may impact the Pittsburgh Steelers. There is positive news regarding a Pirates prospect. And we identify what Quinn Priester will be facing in his Major League Baseball debut for the Pirates. What’s in the ‘HOP’per The Tennessee Titans have...
Tim Benz: Building from scratch a bit easier this time around for RMU hockey coaches
For Robert Morris men’s hockey coach Derek Schooley, the process isn’t entirely new. Building a team virtually from scratch. He did it before when the Colonials program took the ice for its inaugural season in 2004-05. Now he’s doing it again in 2023-24 as both the men’s and women’s teams...
Steelers 2-a-days: B.T. Potter was 1 of college’s best kickers; Joey Porter Jr. born to be a Steeler
Editor’s note: From the end of minicamp through the day the team reports to 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 2023 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly alphabetical order,...
Madden Monday: On Erik Karlsson trade talk, ‘everybody … is just waiting to see if San Jose cracks’
After a week off, “Madden Monday” is back at “Breakfast With Benz.” And two things haven’t changed at all since I last spoke with Mark Madden of 105.9 The X and TribLIVE. The Pittsburgh Pirates keep losing, and we keep waiting to see what’s going on with the Penguins’ pursuit...
Pole-sitter Christian Lundgaard wins Honda Indy Toronto
TORONTO — Christian Lundgaard couldn’t wait to shave off his moustache, removing the hair from his upper lip right there on victory lane at the Honda Indy Toronto. Lundgaard started on the pole and took advantage of the car troubles of IndyCar standings leader Alex Palou to hang on to...
Bushy Run stays unbeaten in American Legion baseball regional tournament
District 31 champion Bushy Run stayed unbeaten in the Pennsylvania American Legion Baseball Region 7 tournament Sunday, while Latrobe and Murrysville suffered their first losses. Pool play continues Monday with four games. Bushy Run (2-0) faces St. Michael (0-2) at 12:30 p.m. at Governor’s Park in Bellefonte. The other games...
Tennessee football to vacate wins from 2019-20 for NCAA violationsVideo
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee’s football program must vacate all 11 of its wins from the 2019 and 2020 seasons under coach Jeremy Pruitt as part of penalties handed down by the NCAA for multiple violations. A school spokesman confirmed on Sunday the Vols’ eight wins in 2019 and three in...
Pirates farm report for July 16, 2023: Termarr Johnson homers, leaves with leg cramp
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 42-47) clobbered Omaha (Royals), 11-4. 3B Vinny Capra (.271) went 4 for 4 with two doubles, two runs scored and three RBIs. CF Chris Owings (.241) went 1 for 3 with his seventh home run. 2B Josh Bissonette (.228) went 1 for 5 with a three-run homer, his...
With season spiraling, Pirates promoting top-10 prospects Endy Rodriguez, Liover Peguero
With their season spinning out of control, the Pittsburgh Pirates are turning to a trio of their top-10 prospects for help. In addition to right-handed pitcher Quinn Priester, who will make his major-league debut Monday against Cleveland, the Pirates are promoting catcher Endy Rodriguez and shortstop Liover Peguero from Triple-A...
‘I refuse to be in that situation’: As Pirates plummet, Andrew McCutchen aims to avoid collapse
As their season spirals further away from an amazing April and closer to the bottom of the NL Central standings, the Pittsburgh Pirates are searching for solutions to stop their descent. Since a 20-9 start, the Pirates (41-52) are playing at a .333 winning percentage, have lost twice as many...
British Open has an old course with a new finish at Royal LiverpoolVideo
HOYLAKE, England — Cameron Young is playing only his second British Open, so Royal Liverpool is a new links for him to learn. After flying in Sunday morning, he kept his day short by skipping over from the 14th green to the 18th tee. That’s when his caddie, Paul Tesori,...
McIlroy birdies last 2 holes to win Scottish Open, beating MacIntyre by 1 shotVideo
GULLANE, Scotland — Rory McIlroy birdied the last two holes in whipping wind Sunday for a 2-under-par 68 to win the Genesis Scottish Open, his first victory on Scottish soil, and take a load of confidence into the final major of the year. McIlroy was one shot behind Robert MacIntyre...
Carolina RB Miles Sanders stays connected to area with football camp at Woodland Hills
Miles Sanders has traveled well beyond his Woodland Hills roots, but his home base always was the Keystone State. Until now. After attending Penn State and spending the first four years of his NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles, Sanders signed a four-year, $25 million free-agent contract with the Carolina...
Titans landing 3-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins, AP source saysVideo
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans hope they have filled their major need with three-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins agreeing to terms on a two-year deal worth $26 million with incentives that could push that to $32 million, a person familiar with the agreement said Sunday. The Titans had...
