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Mark Madden: Losing David DeCastro has end-of-an-era vibe for Steelers
David DeCastro’s release has Pittsburgh Steelers fans looking forward and backward. Neither view is appetizing. In a little more than a year, the Steelers lost their entire starting offensive line: DeCastro, Matt Feiler, Ramon Foster, Maurkice Pouncey and Alejandro Villanueva are all ex- of this parish. Replacing them is a...
Penguins A to Z: Jake Guentzel needs to offer more in the postseasonVideo
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. Jake Guentzel Position: Left winger Shoots: Left Age: 26 Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 180...
2019 champion Simona Halep out of Wimbledon with calf injury
WIMBLEDON, England — Simona Halep did not get the chance to defend her 2019 Wimbledon title a year ago because the tournament was canceled due to the pandemic. Now an injury will prevent her from competing when play begins at the All England Club next week. Halep announced shortly before...
First Call: If David DeCastro wants to keep playing, many teams may want him; Jameson Taillon’s gem for New York
If former Steelers guard David DeCastro has any interest in pursuing his NFL career outside of Pittsburgh, he may have some suitors. A former local high school hoops star is keeping his career going. Robert Morris hockey alumni want to keep the sport alive at their alma mater. And Jameson...
Pirates’ Bryan Reynolds focused only on this season, with perhaps a quick glance toward the All-Star Game
Bryan Reynolds was polite with his answer, but adamant in his insistence. “I don’t want to talk about last year anymore,” he said. Actually, he said it twice, making his point as forcefully as any hit he has launched off the barrel of his bat this season. Translation: Please leave...
Tim Benz: Worry about why David DeCastro was released later; worry about what remains of the Steelers’ offensive line
When the Steelers released starting right guard David DeCastro for non-football-injury-related reasons Thursday afternoon, a torrent of questions was raised. How did he get hurt? What’s the injury? Is he actually injured? Is this somehow money-related? Is he sick? Out of shape? Beat up? Worn down? Depressed that his buddies...
AFC preview with Sports Illustrated’s Conor Orr: Steelers 3rd in North; Browns legit Super Bowl contenders
The latest BetOnLine.ag odds (21/20) have the Steelers most likely to finish third in the AFC North behind the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens. That’s a bet I’d make. And it sure sounds like Conor Orr of Sports Illustrated would as well. Orr joins us for Friday’s “Breakfast With Benz”...
4 Cubs pitchers combine to throw MLB’s record-tying 7th official no-hitter of season
LOS ANGELES — Zach Davies and three Chicago Cubs relievers combined for the seventh official no-hitter in the majors this year, blanking the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0 Thursday night and tying the record for most in a single baseball season since 1900. The Dodgers drew eight walks, getting at least...
Canadiens finish off Golden Knights in 6 games, reach Stanley Cup Final
MONTREAL — Artturi Lehkonen scored 1:39 into overtime, Carey Price stopped 37 shots, and the Montreal Canadiens advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 28 years following a 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night. Cole Caufield and captain Shea Weber also scored,...
Pirates open road trip with 8-2 victory against Cardinals
Misery shifted sides and moved into the St. Louis Cardinals dugout Thursday night at Busch Stadium. The escorts for the evening were named Adam Frazier, Ke’Bryan Hayes, Bryan Reynolds and Chad Kuhl, and they were largely — almost solely — responsible for the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 8-2 victory, their fourth in...
Pirates farm report for June 24, 2021: Cal Mitchell raps tie-breaking homer for Altoona
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 24-20) handled Louisville (Reds), 6-2. RF Bligh Madris and 2B T.J. Rivera hit back-to-back home runs in a five-run first inning. Madris went 1 for 3 with a walk. His home run, a two-run shot, was his second of the season. Rivera, who went 2 for 4, hit...
Brandon Sheppard takes 1st on opening night of Firecracker 100 weekend at Lernerville
Brandon Sheppard found his win in Thursday night’s preliminary feature for the Firecracker 100 encouraging for several reasons. For starters, it was just nice to get a win in general after going a month and a half without one on tour. The other reason was that the track was slick,...
Hempfield’s Williams, Latrobe’s Green advance at U.S. Olympic trials
Bridget (Guy) Williams is headed to the U.S. Olympic trials women’s pole vault finals after clearing 14 feet, 9 inches during qualifying Thursday in Eugene, Ore. Latrobe’s Hanna Green, meanwhile, advanced to the semifinals in the 800-meter run. Williams, a Hempfield grad, needed to finish in the Top 12 to...
Satoshi Kodaira, Kramer Hicko each shoot 63 to share Travelers leadVideo
CROMWELL, Conn. — Satoshi Kodaira and Kramer Hickok each shot a PGA Tour career-best 7-under-par 63 to share the first-round lead Thursday in the Travelers Championship. Talor Gooch was a stroke behind Hickok after the morning rounds. Kodaira took the lead at 8-under in the afternoon after making the turn...
Persistent Franklin Regional grad Krauza takes winding road to pro baseball in Texas
Michael Krauza never gave up his dream of playing baseball in college or on the professional level. The Murrysville native and Franklin Regional grad believes God has helped direct him through some tough times over the years. His path was different than most, but the results were favorable. Krauza earned...
Steelers act quickly to add free agent guard Trai Turner to replace David DeCastro
A few hours after the Pittsburgh Steelers released Pro Bowl guard David DeCastro, ending his nine-year tenure with the team, they found his replacement for the 2021 season. Free agent guard Trai Turner, a seven-year veteran who spent last season with the Los Angeles Chargers, agreed to terms on a...
Alternate helmets returning to NFL in 2022 after 9-year pause
NEW YORK — The NFL is bringing back alternate helmets in 2022, ending a nine-year hiatus that started because of concerns about player safety. The league wrote to clubs in a memo dated Thursday that it must be notified of plans to use alternate helmets by July 31 even though...
Rick Carlisle takes over Pacers for 2nd time after leaving MavericksVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — When Kevin Pritchard hired a new coach in October, he took a calculated risk. This time, the Indiana Pacers president of basketball operations went for the known commodity. Pritchard hired longtime Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle on Thursday, reuniting the 61-year-old with the team that helped relaunch his...
Pitt volleyball adds Penn State transfer Serena Gray
After leading Pitt volleyball to its first NCAA Regional Final this year, coach Dan Fisher hopes he improved his lineup by adding Penn State transfer Serena Gray to the team. Gray transferred to Pitt after earning Honorable Mention All-America from the American Volleyball Coaches Association in 2018 and 2019. “I’m...
Pirates notebook: Indianapolis’ Miguel Yajure moves to 60-day injured list, out until August
In the midst of 20 games without a day off, the Pittsburgh Pirates might need to bolster their starting rotation, but Indianapolis Indians pitcher Miguel Yajure won’t be able to help. Yajure, who was placed on the seven-day minor league injured list June 2 with a sore forearm, was transferred...
Jersey boys: MLB to use unique uniforms for All-Star Game
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball is getting rid of club uniforms and caps for the All-Star Game in favor of specially-designed league outfits. MLB released the looks Thursday that will be used for the July 13 game at Denver’s Coors Field. The host National League has white jerseys and...
6-time Pro Bowl guard David DeCastro released by Steelers
In a surprising midsummer transaction, the Pittsburgh Steelers released six-time Pro Bowl guard David DeCastro on Thursday. A reliable veteran and trusted voice in the locker room, DeCastro joins longtime teammate Maurkice Pouncey as multi-time former All-Pro offensive linemen who left the Steelers this offseason. A nine-time Pro Bowl center,...
Wimbledon 2021: Grand Slam tennis returns to England’s grass
Roger Federer recalls feeling “just shocked, more than anything.” Chris Evert found the news “devastating.” The tennis world was shaken when the All England Club announced April 1, 2020, that Wimbledon would be canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic — the first time since World War II it was called...
Expansion Seattle Kraken hire Dave Hakstol as first coach
SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken hired Dave Hakstol on Thursday as head coach of the expansion franchise that will begin play this fall. Hakstol will lead the first-year organization in his second head job in the NHL. He coached the Philadelphia Flyers for three-plus seasons from 2015-19 and spent the...
NFL highlights minority candidates at QB Coaching Summit
Troy Vincent wrapped up the NFL’s three-day General Manager Forum and Quarterback Coaching Summit with a passionate plea to anyone who still thinks there aren’t worthy Black candidates for head coaching positions. Vincent praised Houston Texans assistant coach Pep Hamilton, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks...
