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Penguins A to Z: Cody Ceci found some much-needed consistencyVideo
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 49 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Cody Ceci Position: Defenseman Shoots: Right Age: 27 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 210 pounds...
First Call: Tyrann Mathieu claps back at Le’Veon Bell; Tyler Glasnow injured; Marc-Andre Fleury outduels Carey Price
Former Pittsburgh Steeler Le’Veon Bell is now getting heat from ex-teammates in Kansas City after ripping Chiefs coach Andy Reid. Super Bowl winner Chris Godwin looks back on how his Penn State days aided his career. Marc-Andre Fleury claims Game 1 in his goalie duel against Carey Price. Tyler Glasnow...
Antwaan Randle El on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot, Steelers Super Bowl memories, being a QB 20 years too soon
Former Pittsburgh Steeler Antwaan Randle El wasn’t on the other end of a FaceTime conversation. It was just a phone call. But as soon as the question was asked, you could easily picture the smile coming across his face. You could certainly hear it in his voice during the answer....
Tim Benz: Adam Frazier’s unique skill set leads to a remarkable start in 2021
Monday night’s 3-2 Pittsburgh Pirates loss to the Washington Nationals was rare. Not because the Pirates lost. We’re all used to that. It was rare because it didn’t feature a hit from Adam Frazier. It was just the second time in his last 16 games that the Pirates second baseman...
Vegas opens Stanley Cup semifinal with win over Montreal
LAS VEGAS — Shea Theodore had a goal and an assist, Marc-Andre Fleury made 28 saves and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Montreal Canadiens, 4-1, in the first game of the Stanley Cup semifinal. Vegas’ fifth-straight victory in the playoffs ended Montreal’s postseason win streak at seven. Game 2...
This date in sports history: June 15Video
1901 — Willie Anderson edges Alex Smith by one stroke in a playoff to take the U.S. Open. 1938 — Johnny Vander Meer of the Cincinnati Reds pitches his second straight no-hit game, defeating the Brooklyn Dodgers, 6-0, in the first night game played at Ebbets Field. 1947 — Lew...
AP: New York Rangers hiring Gerard Gallant as coachVideo
Gerard Gallant is set to join one of hockey’s oldest organizations instead of the NHL’s newest franchise after reaching an agreement to coach the New York Rangers. Gallant and the Rangers have a deal for him to be their next coach, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told...
Pirates’ losing streak reaches eight in a row
Derek Shelton was happy with starting pitcher J.T. Brubaker’s five innings, even if they constituted barely more than half the game, even though they couldn’t prevent the Pittsburgh Pirates (23-42) from losing their eighth in a row. “As long as our starters are efficient, I’m happy with their outings,” the...
Jaguars take ‘cautious’ approach with QB Trevor Lawrence’s hamstringVideo
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars expect quarterback Trevor Lawrence to be fully cleared to practice by training camp next month. Lawrence was a limited participant as the Jaguars opened a two-day, mandatory minicamp Monday that signals the end of their offseason program. The former Clemson star and No. 1...
Indians shut down reigning AL Cy Young winner Shane Bieber for at least 2 weeksVideo
CLEVELAND — Shane Bieber’s season is suddenly on pause, leaving the Cleveland Indians to survive for a while without their ace. The AL’s reigning Cy Young winner won’t throw for at least two weeks because of a right shoulder strain, an injury that will further test Cleveland’s pitching depth and...
After trade from Pirates, Josh Bell turns the page, hopes for better end to story
Josh Bell wasn’t sure what might happen after the Pittsburgh Pirates’ dismal 2020 season. A different front office than the one that drafted, signed and made him a rich man was in charge now. No one was safe. During the offseason, he exchanged several text messages with teammate Jameson Taillon,...
Mickelson at home and running out of time for US Open titleVideo
SAN DIEGO — Phil Mickelson accepted a special exemption from the USGA with reason to believe this might be his last shot to finally win a U.S. Open. Now he gets five more years, courtesy of his stunning victory last month at the PGA Championship that made him the oldest...
Adam Frazier’s mastery of strike zone lifts him to second in All-Star voting
Adam Frazier is making a push to win a starting job in the All-Star Game on July 13 at Coors Field in Denver. He is second among National League second basemen in the voting and third in the league overall with a .336 batting average after 64 games. During the...
Column: Pairing of Larson, Hendrick seems unstoppable in NASCARVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Everybody knew Kyle Larson was going to win races once he started driving Rick Hendrick’s cars. But this? This looks like a driver capable of chasing down the modern-era record of 13 wins in a season set in 1975 by Richard Petty and tied in 1998 by...
Penn State men’s basketball adds 2 more to Micah Shrewsberry’s staff
STATE COLLEGE — The Penn State men’s basketball team filled out new coach Micah Shrewsberry’s first staff with the Lions on Monday with the addition of two more staffers. Penn State hired Tre Whitted as assistant to the head coach and Grady Eifert as video coordinator. Both men have ties...
Westmoreland Campus Clippings: Kegerreis named third-team All-American for WCCC
One of the top hitters in the country at the junior college level, Tommy Kegerreis was a bright spot for the Westmoreland County Community College baseball team this spring. The freshman outfielder from Franklin Regional was recognized for his upstart season by being named to the American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings...
West Virginia men’s soccer joining Conference USA
The West Virginia men’s soccer team has a new home. The Mountaineers are joining Conference USA as an affiliate member, starting in the 2022 season. “Conference USA has quickly become a men’s soccer powerhouse, with so many reputable schools that have a strong tradition,” said WVU coach Dan Stratford, who...
Pitt snares verbal commitment from New York defensive end
The return of face-to-face recruiting this month for the first time since the start of the covid-19 pandemic netted another promise for Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi. Defensive end Jimmy Scott pledged to enroll next year, making the announcement Monday on his Twitter account. Dedication…Hard work + Patience ?#H2P?? pic.twitter.com/RwLBnRD1o9— Jimmy...
5 storylines to follow when Steelers begin 3-day minicamp at Heinz Field
For the first time since they were unceremoniously bounced from the playoffs by Cleveland in the wild-card round, the Pittsburgh Steelers will return to Heinz Field this week. Five months after that 48-37 loss and with a fresh start awaiting them later this summer, the Steelers conclude Phase III of...
Unfiltered: Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss NHL playoffs, Penguins offseason moves, Steelers, PiratesVideo
Mark Madden and Tim Benz discuss the the NHL playoffs, what could be coming for the Penguins, the Steelers outlook, and more on this week’s edition of “Unfiltered” on TribLive’s Facebook page. Madden and Benz discuss the New York Islanders as they continue to roll in the postseason - they...
Analysis: Give Novak Djokovic his due as he paves his ‘own path’
The question put to Novak Djokovic after he won the French Open for his 19th Grand Slam title, moving within one of rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal for the men’s record, was whether he ever was resigned to not being able to catch them. The context: Entering the 2011...
Mark Madden: Jenn Sterger deserves a chance with NFL Network
Jenn (Sterger) Decker is back in the news. That’s a shame because it means the problem isn’t solved. Sterger had indecent proposals and photos texted to her by Brett Favre in 2008 when both were employed by the New York Jets: Favre as a quarterback, Sterger as their game day...
Upper St. Clair’s Josh Matheny to swim in 100 breaststroke finals at U.S. Olympic Trials
Upper St. Clair’s Josh Matheny kicked off his first U.S. Olympic Swim Trials competition Sunday night with a pair of top-eight swims in the preliminaries and semifinals of the Wave II men’s 100-meter breaststroke. Those finishes propelled him to Monday evening’s finals and a chance to earn a spot on...
Penguins A to Z: What can Jeff Carter do for an encore?Video
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 49 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Jeff Carter Position: Center Shoots: Right Age: 36 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 219 pounds...
Kyle Larson wins 2nd NASCAR All-Star race
FORT WORTH, Texas — Kyle Larson was back in the NASCAR All-Star race, and got another $1 million by winning it again. Larson held off a hard-charging Brad Keselowski during the final 10-lap shootout at Texas on Sunday night, after a slippery three-wide pass for the lead, and pushed Hendrick...
