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West Virginia picked 6th, Oklahoma 1st in Big 12 preseason football poll
West Virginia was picked to finish sixth and Oklahoma was the choice for the sixth consecutive season to win the conference championship in the Big 12 preseason football poll released Thursday. Voting was conducted among media representatives. The Sooners topped the preseason rankings for the ninth time since 2011. They...
Duquesne plans to open Cooper Fieldhouse for fans to explore
Duquesne isn’t bragging about its unbeaten record inside its UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. Not after only two games. But it surely doesn’t mind showing off the venue in advance of the 2021-2022 season. Duquesne will hold two open house events at its newly constructed on-campus home July 28-29. Duquesne officials are...
Steve Blass’ 4-hit game in 1969 helped send Cubs into epic tailspin
In the three games since he was acquired Monday from the St. Louis Cardinals, first baseman John Nogowski has given Pittsburgh Pirates fans a reason to turn on their TV sets during the dog days of a dreary season. He’s hitting .583, with seven hits (all singles) in 12 at-bats....
Impeccable on defense, Pirates SS Kevin Newman working to be aggressive at plate
If Kevin Newman didn’t make it clear the first time that he doesn’t want to talk about his errorless streak, the Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop repeats himself to remind that it’s off limits. So we don’t dare discuss that he hasn’t committed an error at short through his first 73 games...
With fans back, ballpark workers enjoy chance to return
A suite attendant at the Miami Marlins’ home ballpark, Lisa Eckstein had a chance to reconnect with a familiar face when she returned to work this season. “I have a guest I’ve taken care of for 18 years,” she said. “Their initial reaction was to come and hug me because...
Naomi Osaka says Michelle Obama, Stephen Curry, others offered support
NEW YORK — Naomi Osaka says former first lady Michelle Obama and sports stars Novak Djokovic, Michael Phelps and Stephen Curry were among those who reached out to offer support after she withdrew from the French Open to take a mental health break. In an essay in Time magazine’s Olympic...
Tokyo under state of emergency; fans will be banned from Olympic events
TOKYO — Fans will be banned from Tokyo-area stadiums and arenas when the Olympics begin in two weeks, the city’s governor said Thursday after meeting with organizers of the pandemic-postponed games. That means the Olympics largely will be a TV-only event, after the Japanese government put the capital under a...
Penguins A to Z: Expectations continue to grow for John MarinoVideo
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 48 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. John Marino Position: Defenseman Shoots: Right Age: 24 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 181 pounds...
First Call: Steelers’ Devin Bush says he is being monitored, ‘fined’ for Twitter activity; Benny Snell welcomes roster challenges
Thursday’s “First Call” gives us more odd Twitter ramblings from Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush. Benny Snell discusses the crowded Steelers running back room. We look at a potential oversight of the Steelers in the new Kurt Warner movie. And there are some interesting numbers heading into this weekend’s Pirates-Mets...
Plum’s Scott McGough honored to don red, white, blue for U.S. Olympic baseball team
Scott McGough has been a Mustang, Duck, Raptor, Loon, Marlin, Hammerhead, Zephyr, Tide, Isotope and Swallow, among other things, throughout his high school, college and professional careers that have spanned nearly 15 seasons. The Plum native now has added one more title: Olympian. McGough, a third-year member of the Tokyo...
Tim Benz: Sports Illustrated reporter sees 2 teams out front in the Adam Frazier trade sweepstakes
Wednesday’s 14-3 Pirates loss to the Atlanta Braves featured another multi-hit day for All-Star second baseman Adam Frazier. Pirates fans better enjoy those moments while they can because there likely won’t be too many games between the All-Star Game next week and the July 30 trade deadline before the team...
U mad, bro?: Pirates fans sound off about big picture, fret about future
The Pirates have won three of their last four, but that doesn’t seem to matter in this week’s “U mad, bro?” inbox. Buccos fans are fretting about the future, bummed about the big picture and “on tilt” about ownership. Get back to me when they’ve won 10 in a row...
Tampa Bay goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy wins Conn Smythe Trophy as NHL playoff MVP
TAMPA, Fla. — When Andrei Vasilevskiy was thrust into action during the 2015 Stanley Cup Final with starting goaltender Ben Bishop injured, he was a shy, unknown quantity at the beginning of his NHL journey. Six years later, he’s a two-time Stanley Cup champion at the peak of his career...
Tampa Bay blanks Montreal, repeats as Stanley Cup championVideo
TAMPA, Fla. — Quieting the din inside Amalie Arena for just a moment, Gary Bettman looked over to the Tampa Bay Lightning and reached back into the dark days of the pandemic perhaps one last time. The NHL commissioner beckoned not just captain Steven Stamkos but the entire team over...
Pirates farm report for July 7, 2021: Michael Burrows fans 10 in Greensboro win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 27-28) was shut out for the second straight game, losing 2-0 to Columbus (Indians) in a game shortened to eight innings by rain. RHP James Marvel started and allowed two runs on seven hits in 6.1 innings. He fell to 3-2. RHP Nick Mears threw 1.2 innings of...
Top local golfers survive test of nerves to qualify for U.S. Amateur at Oakmont
JOHNSTOWN — Yes, it was nerve-racking for some of the golfers Wednesday at Sunnehanna Country Club participating in the U.S. Amateur qualifier. There was more pressure than usual because there were only five spots available for the prestigious tournament, which will be played at historic Oakmont Country Club from Aug....
Riverhounds rally for draw in Charleston
Tommy Williamson scored in the waning moments of the second half, giving the Pittsburgh Riverhounds a 1-1 draw with the Charleston Battery on Wednesday night in South Carolina. The Riverhounds (6-4-3) are 4-1-1 in their last six games, good for second place in the USL Championship’s Atlantic Division. The game...
Bucks focus on being better against Suns in Game 2 of NBA FinalsVideo
PHOENIX — At their best, the Phoenix Suns have three players who can take over a game. There’s Chris Paul and Devin Booker, breaking down defenses from the backcourt. Deandre Ayton has been a beast on the backboards and almost automatic as a shooter. When all three are rolling the...
England beats Denmark in Euro 2020 semis, reaches 1st major final since 1966Video
LONDON — England has broken through its semifinal ceiling at major soccer tournaments. A title match awaits for the first time in 55 years. Harry Kane converted the rebound after his initial penalty was saved in the 104th minute to give England a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Denmark in extra...
Golfer Angel Cabrera gets 2-year jail sentence over assault chargesVideo
BUENOS AIRES — Argentinian golfer Angel Cabrera, a former Masters and U.S. Open champion, was sentenced on Wednesday to two years in prison on assault charges against his former partner. A court in the province of Cordoba, 500 miles northwest of Buenos Aires, convicted the 51-year-old for assaulting, threatening and...
Alex Cejka seeks 3rd major at U.S. Senior Open; Ernie Els, Jim Furyk in fieldVideo
OMAHA, Neb. — Alex Cejka has had no trouble adjusting to professional golf’s 50-and-over division. The PGA Tour Champions newcomer already has wins in two senior majors and will go for a third this week in the U.S. Senior Open at Omaha Country Club. “He’s got one of the best...
Braves hammer 18 hits as Pirates lose out on 1st series sweep of the season
When he was on third base with a two-run lead and no outs in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves, John Nogowski never imagined he would find himself on the mound in the ninth. “No, but baseball is a pretty crazy game,” Nogowski said. “It keeps you on your...
OLSH Sisters support Phoenix Suns’ Cam Johnson from living room of Coraopolis convent
Throughout a devoted lifetime — and especially during her 39 years at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart — Sister Mary Francine Horos has maintained a strict adherence to the Ten Commandments. They are as important to her as the air she breathes. For Cam Johnson, however, she makes an...
For Pirates GM Ben Cherington, owning top pick in MLB Draft ‘doesn’t feel like a burden’
The Pittsburgh Pirates own the No. 1 overall selection in the MLB Draft for the fifth time in franchise history, and Ben Cherington sees it as a chance to change their trajectory for the foreseeable future. But the Pirates general manager also is aware of their previous top picks. The...
Previewing Thursday’s Tri-State Amateur golf championship
Tri-State Amateur golf championship 8 a.m. Thursday, Hannastown Golf Club, Greensburg Format: 36 holes of stroke play. Second round will begin around 1 p.m. Defending champion: Brent Colella Divots: Champions will be recongnized in the amateur and senior amateur divisions. … The event was not played from 2009-19 before it...
