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Rockies say fan wasn’t yelling racial slur at Marlins player
DENVER — The Colorado Rockies said a fan suspected of repeatedly yelling a racial slur at Florida outfielder Lewis Brinson was actually hollering at “Dinger,” the club’s purple, polka-dotted dinosaur mascot. “After a thorough investigation that included calls, emails and video clips from concerned fans, media and broadcast partners, the...
Devin Bush: ‘It’s my Twitter, so (the Steelers) can’t control it’
Available to the media for the first time since igniting an online brouhaha with a flurry of midsummer Twitter posts that ranged from the bizarre to the disturbing, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush was largely unapologetic. Asked if he felt like he made some fans angry with his tweets —...
Lamar Jackson fatigued during covid, noncommittal on vaccine
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — It’s been quite a couple of weeks for Lamar Jackson. He tested positive for covid-19 again, missing the beginning of training camp. While he was away, the Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen — another quarterback from Jackson’s draft class — signed a big extension, raising more questions...
Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett meets with campers at Boys and Girls ClubVideo
Kenny Pickett wanted to know everyone’s name. When Pitt’s quarterback visited the Boys and Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania in Lawrenceville on Monday, he handed out T-shirts, emblazoned with his KP8 logo, but he didn’t hide behind the shirts. He asked every camper their name and even played catch with...
Mike Lange leaving Penguins broadcast booth
Hockey nights in Pittsburgh will never be the same. After 46 years in the broadcast booth, the legendary Mike Lange has called his last Penguins game. The team announced Monday that Lange, 73, will not return to play-by-play duties when the season begins in the fall. Lange will continue to...
Mark Madden: T.J. Watt not fully practicing with the Steelers isn’t a problem … yet
The Pittsburgh Steelers confirmed T.J. Watt is refusing to fully practice until he signs a long-term contract extension. That’s not a problem. But it won’t get Watt named Employee of the Month. Watt already is contracted for the 2021 season and is obligated to practice as per that agreement. But...
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Ben Cherington’s patient plan about to have a biased reaction
When the Pittsburgh Pirates fired Neal Huntington, Kevan Graves served as the interim general manager while they searched for a successor. Once Ben Cherington was hired, Graves moved into a role he describes as driving professional evaluation and acquisition efforts. Talk about a job with a safety net. The Pirates...
Japan’s prime minister thanks people for safe Olympics during pandemic
TOKYO — Japan’s prime minister thanked people for helping the country safely hold the Olympics despite the difficulties of the coronavirus pandemic. He noted the Games were delayed by a year and held under tight restrictions, but “I believe we were able to fulfill our responsibility as the host nation,”...
Pitt senior Cal Adomitis’ job is a snap, but not as easy as it looksVideo
On good days, Cal Adomitis’ job takes him less than three-quarters of a second to complete. Bet you can’t blink that fast. Of course, the Pitt senior completes it multiple times in most games — usually on target, which is good because his position demands perfection. Adomitis, 23, is approaching...
Madden Monday: Troy Polamalu’s Hall of Fame speech was a eulogy for the ‘Steeler Way’ as much as it was praise of it
Troy Polamalu’s Hall of Fame induction speech on Saturday was the kind of thing that raises little black and gold goosebumps on the skin of Steelers fans. It evoked memories of Jack Lambert’s speech when he was inducted back in 1990. “If I could start my life all over again,...
First Call: T.J. Watt projected for Canton; Al Villanueva’s issues in Baltimore; why Justin Houston picked Ravens instead of Steelers
In Monday’s “First Call,” we look at the career of Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt with a long-term lens. Extremely long term. We also have a pair of notes from Baltimore Ravens training camp that are directly tied to the Steelers. And we look at the ripple effect of Josh...
This Date in Sports History: Aug. 9
1936 — Jesse Owens becomes the first American to win four Olympic gold medals as the United States sets a world record in the 400 relay at the Berlin Games. The record time of 39.8 seconds lasts for 20 years. 1950 — Lusty Song, driven by Delvin Miller, wins the...
Tim Benz: Steelers shouldn’t feel obligated to trade James Washington, but one city looks like a logical landing spot
On Saturday, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin denied an ESPN report that wide receiver James Washington has requested a trade. It appears that Washington feels he won’t get much of a chance to show his abilities in the final year of his rookie contract playing behind fellow receivers JuJu...
Hall of Famers Alan Faneca, Bill Nunn embody Steelers football
CANTON, Ohio – He became the 29th representative of the organization to be recognized as a Hall of Famer. The fifth, in fact, during this weekend. But while some of the other bronzed Pittsburgh Steelers might be have more familiar names to the average fan, the men who introduced Alan...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 8, 2021: Ji-Hwan Bae homers in 10th to lift Curve to victory
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 41-42) defeated Iowa (Cubs), 8-5. LF Bligh Madris (.264) smacked a three-run home run as part of a five-run eighth inning to seal the win. 3B Ethan Paul (.212) also homered and was 2 for 3 with three RBIs. CF Jared Oliva (.236) was 2 for 5 with...
Yankees covid-19 outbreak continues as Anthony Rizzo tests positiveVideo
NEW YORK — Newcomer Anthony Rizzo has become the latest Yankees player to test positive for the coronavirus. Rizzo is the fourth New York player within the past week to be sidelined by covid-19, joining starting pitchers Gerrit Cole and Jordan Montgomery and catcher Gary Sanchez. Rizzo tested positive after...
Tokyo’s Pandemic Olympics produces surreal mixed bagVideo
TOKYO — It began with a virus and a yearlong pause. It ended with a typhoon blowing through and, still, a virus. In between: just about everything. The Tokyo Olympics, christened with “2020” but held in mid-2021 after being interrupted for a year by the coronavirus, glided to their conclusion...
Indianapolis locks up Darius Leonard with richest LB contract
INDIANAPOLIS — Darius Leonard always believed he was the best linebacker in football. The Indianapolis Colts made sure he gets paid like it. The two-time All-Pro agreed Sunday to a five-year contract extension worth $99.25 million that includes $52 million in guaranteed money, according to a person with knowledge of...
All-Pro CB Xavien Howard agrees to reworked contract with Dolphins
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — All-Pro cornerback Xavien Howard agreed to a restructured contract with the Miami Dolphins 12 days after he had requested a trade. The agreement allows Howard to earn up to $3.5 million in new incentives this year, with more guaranteed money in 2022. The sixth-year pro said...
Lionel Messi breaks down, says tearful goodbye BarcelonaVideo
MADRID — Lionel Messi began crying before he even started speaking. The “most difficult” moment of his career had arrived and he wasn’t ready for it. It was time to say goodbye to Barcelona after more than two decades with the Catalan club. “I don’t know if I’ll be able...
Kyle Larson wins at Watkins Glen, eyes regular-season title
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y.— Kyle Larson won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International on Sunday, building a big lead in the final stage and keeping Hendrick Motorsports teammate Chase Elliott at bay over the final laps. Elliott was seeking his third straight victory at The Glen but was...
Inside the ropes: Dwayne Haskins, Joshua Dobbs put to test in 2-minute offense
If all things are equal when a roster spot is at stake, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin likes to see how his players react in pressure situations as a determining factor. Tomlin put quarterbacks Dwayne Haskins and Joshua Dobbs to the test at the end of practice Sunday. Each quarterback...
Kevin Dotson returns to practice for Steelers, but works with second-team offensive line
Kevin Dotson, the projected starter at left guard for the Pittsburgh Steelers, took his first reps in team drills during practice Sunday at Heinz Field. Dotson, though, got his work in 11-on-11 periods with the second team instead of the first. Rashaad Coward, a free agent signed in the offseason,...
Tyler Mahle strikes out 10, outduels Bryse Wilson as Reds sweep Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds conducted the last thing expected from the NL Central Division rivals, given their lopsided outcomes this season. Bryse Wilson and Tyler Mahle engaged in a pitcher’s duel, combining for 17 strikeouts and only one walk. Mahle won that battle, despite giving up the game’s...
Phillies retire Halladay’s No. 34 in tribute to late ace
On the same diamond where Roy Halladay pitched himself into baseball history and the hearts of Philadelphia fans, the Phillies retired the late Hall of Famer’s No. 34 jersey in a touching tribute Sunday. Former teammates Jimmy Rollins, Ryan Howard and Raúl Ibañez as well as pitching coach Rich Dubee...
