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Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach out with broken elbow, hopes to return this yearVideo
ATLANTA — Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach broke his right elbow during a start last weekend and was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday as left fielder Jurickson Profar returned from an 80-game drug suspension and slumping outfielder Alex Verdugo was designated for assignment. Schwellenbach said he felt tightness while...
Diego Luna scores twice to lead U.S. over Guatemala, into CONCACAF Gold Cup finalVideo
ST. LOUIS — Diego Luna scored twice in the first 15 minutes, and the United States hung on to beat Guatemala, 2-1, on Wednesday night to reach its first CONCACAF Gold Cup final since 2021. Luna put the U.S. ahead with a left-footed shot in the fourth minute, then scored...
Local golfers Shipley, Goetz, Jackson moving up ranks on respective pro tours
It has been a productive summer for golfers Palmer Jackson, Neal Shipley and Mark Goetz. The trio are playing one level below the PGA Tour and the DP World (European) Tour. Jackson, the Murrysville native and Franklin Regional and Notre Dame grad, and Shipley, the Mount Lebanon native and Central...
Coco Gauff disappointed by Wimbledon loss but doesn’t want to dwell on it
LONDON — Before Wimbledon began, Coco Gauff reflected on the significance of her breakthrough performance at the place six years ago — a run to the fourth round at age 15 — and what aspirations she harbored as she prepared to return. “Even when I see videos of me during...
Freddie Freeman, Will Smith join Shohei Ohtani to give Dodgers 3 All-Star starters
The Los Angeles Dodgers will have three fan-elected starters in the All-Star Game, with first baseman Freddie Freeman and catcher Will Smith joining designated hitter Shohei Ohtani as winners in final ballot totals announced Wednesday. Detroit will have three fan-picked starters for the first time since 2007 after second baseman...
Red Panda has fractured left wrist, released from hospital after fall at WNBA gameVideo
Good news, basketball fans: Red Panda intends to be ready for next season. Red Panda, the popular performer who fell off her unicycle and crashed to the court during halftime of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final between the Indiana Fever and the Minnesota Lynx, has a broken left wrist and...
Bronny James says he doesn’t follow rumors around LeBron while preparing for 2nd season with Lakers
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Although Bronny James tries to stay off all social media, that strategy didn’t stop one of his friends from calling him up this week and asking him about LeBron James’ thoughts on the Los Angeles Lakers’ direction and what it all might mean for Bronny’s future....
Reports: Deandre Ayton to sign with Lakers, join LeBron James, Luka DoncicVideo
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Center Deandre Ayton agreed to join the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent, according to multiple reports. The Portland Trail Blazers bought out Ayton’s contract last weekend, and he has agreed to join Doncic and LeBron James on a one-year deal with a player option...
Penguins go big with Anthony Mantha, Alex Alexeyev
On the second day of the NHL’s free-agent signing period, the Pittsburgh Penguins did what they did on the first day by avoiding big names. However, they did sign some big humans looking for second chances to get their NHL careers on track. Forward Anthony Mantha (6-foot-5, 234 pounds) and...
Boston’s Chapman lights up radar gun at age 37 and has bigger numbers in mind than his 350th saveVideo
BOSTON — At 37-years-old, Boston closer Aroldis Chapman routinely lights up the radar gun at 100 mph. He also sees a bigger number he would like to reach. Chapman pitched a perfect ninth inning Wednesday and earned his 350th career save as the Red Sox beat the Cincinnati Reds, 5-3,...
Malik Beasley should be in high demand after a career season. Off-court issues are changing that
Malik Beasley should be riding high right now, after a season when he became just the fifth player in NBA history to make at least 300 shots from 3-point range in a single season. Instead, his future seems very uncertain. He’s a free agent and facing some serious off-court issues,...
Penn State great, UFC fighter Bo Nickal makes major career move
Former Penn State wrestler Bo Nickal is making a major career move. Nickal is joining Hulk Hogan’s Real American Freestyle wrestling, it was announced on Wednesday. He is set to compete with Real American Freestyle for the first time on Aug. 30 in Cleveland, Ohio. Bo Nickal joined The Ariel...
Aryna Sabalenka is last top-5 Wimbledon women’s seed left
LONDON — Aryna Sabalenka joked that she’d love it if the upsets at Wimbledon would stop, which makes sense, given she is ranked No. 1. She’s also the only one of the five top-seeded women still in the bracket after No. 4 Jasmine Paolini, last year’s runner-up, followed No. 2...
Nikolaj Ehlers remains unsigned midway through Day 2 of NHL free agency
Nikolaj Ehlers remained unsigned 30 hours into NHL free agency, as the top player available weighed his options Wednesday and suitors awaited his decision that could be one of the final big moves of the offseason. Ehlers was already a rarity as a sought-after free agent who let the opening...
Bills’ 1st-round pick Maxwell Hairston is accused of sexual assault
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills first-round draft pick Maxwell Hairston was accused in a lawsuit of sexually assaulting a woman in 2021 at the University of Kentucky. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in federal court in Kentucky by a woman who claims Hairston entered her dorm room without being invited,...
Canucks sign former Penguins defenseman P.O Joseph
Former Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman P.O Joseph signed a one-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks worth $775,000. He is scheduled to be a restricted free agent at the conclusion of the contract. Joseph, 26, has spent the bulk of his professional career with the Penguins. Following five seasons with the Penguins...
Penguins sign former Capitals defenseman Alex Alexeyev
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenseman Alex Alexeyev to a one-year contract worth $775,000. His addition to the roster was reflected on the NHL’s media website while Puckpedia reported contractual information. He is scheduled to become a restricted free agent at the conclusion of the deal. A first-round draft pick...
Steelers A to Z: Rookie Montana Lemonious-Craig a late addition to WR room
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
Mitch Keller breaks PNC Park strikeouts record as Pirates shut out Cardinals to sweep series
When it comes to pitching at PNC Park, Mitch Keller now has more Ks than anyone in stadium history. Not only did the 29-year-old right-hander break the stadium’s strikeouts record, but Keller delivered his best performance of the season as the Pittsburgh Pirates capped an historic homestand with another sweep....
Pirates RHP Johan Oviedo makes ‘monumental accomplishment’ by starting rehab assignment
The Pittsburgh Pirates received encouraging news from one of the pitchers expected to be in their starting rotation when right-hander Johan Oviedo began a rehabilitation assignment. Given that Oviedo has missed 18 months since undergoing Tommy John surgery and his recovery endured a setback with a lat strain, Pirates senior...
Tim Benz: Kyle Dubas puts emphasis on individual development for Penguins’ 1st round ‘triplets’Video
The last time the Pittsburgh Penguins drafted three players in the first round, it was 1984. Two of those players were Doug Bodger and Roger Belanger. The third guy? I don’t remember. Did he ever amount to much? Oh … right. No. None of the three players Pens general manager...
Penguins sign former Canadiens forward Rafael Harvey-PinardVideo
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Rafael Harvey-Pinard to a one-year, two-way contract that carries a salary cap hit of $775,000. A native of Saguenay, Quebec, Harvey-Pinard has spent the first five years of his professional career with the Montreal Canadiens organization after being a seventh-round draft pick (No. 201 overall)...
Livvy Dunne shells out $2,850 for Paul Skenes rookie card
Livvy Dunne recently snagged one of boyfriend Paul Skenes’ rare rookie cards — shelling out $2,850 for the Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher’s collectible, Sports Illustrated reported. A video of the price negotiation was posted on Topps’ social media account on X. Livvy Dunne just bought a rare Paul Skenes rookie card...
Penguins goaltending prospect Taylor Gauthier signs AHL deal with Wilkes-Barre/ScrantonVideo
Goaltending prospect Taylor Gauthier has signed a one-year American Hockey League (AHL) contract with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. This signing comes after the Pittsburgh Penguins opted to not extend a qualifying offer to Gauthier as a pending restricted free agent on Monday with regards to his NHL rights. That decision allowed...
Penguins sign former Oilers defenseman Phil KempVideo
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenseman Phil Kemp to a two-year, two-way contract with a salary cap hit of $775,000. No announcement has been made by the team but Kemp was added to the NHL’s media website on Wednesday morning while Puckpedia had the financial terms of his new contract....
