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Pirates rookie Ke’Bryan Hayes, on home run being erased: ‘I just thought I hit the base’
When Ke’Bryan Hayes hit the ball, he had no idea that he didn’t touch ‘em all. A day after Pittsburgh Pirates rookie third baseman and top prospect had a home run erased after he missed the bag while rounding first base in the first inning of a 5-3 loss to...
Derek Orndorff, Seton Hill center fielder, makes ESPN top plays — again
Derek Orndorff is getting to be a regular on ESPN. The Seton Hill senior did it again, making another spectacular sliding catch in center field Tuesday night during the Division II College World Series in Cary, N.C. to once again make SportsCenter’s Top Plays. This time he checked in at...
Ex-Penguins forward Thomas Di Pauli signs in Germany
Former Penguins forward Thomas Di Pauli has signed with the Krefeld Pinguine (German for “Penguins”) in Germany’s Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). The league announced his signing via Twitter. After departing the Pittsburgh Penguins as a free agent following the pandemic-shortened 2019-20 season, Di Pauli, 27, did not play for any...
NFL wants to hold games in Germany, seeks partner city
LONDON — The NFL wants to expand its international series by holding regular-season games in Germany, launching a process Wednesday to identify a partner city. Germany boasts a strong NFL fan base and is one of the world’s largest economies, making the country an attractive partner. The NFL has staged...
WPIAL products fare well at U.S. Olympic Swim Trials
North Allegheny graduate Jack Wright said he was taken aback when he entered the CHI Health Center in Omaha for the Wave I U.S. Olympic Swim Trials last week. “It is a one-of-a-kind pool that is built up, and it is unlike anything I’ve swam in before,” said Wright, a...
Officiating takes center stage midway through NHL playoffs
Officiating has been on center stage midway through the NHL playoffs. Star forward Connor McDavid didn’t draw a single penalty when Edmonton got swept in the first round. Tampa Bay dominated a second-round series against Carolina thanks to a potent power play. And a war of words between coaches Barry...
Baseball Hall of Fame delays induction to September to allow crowd
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Baseball’s Hall of Fame is moving this year’s induction ceremony for Derek Jeter, Larry Walker, Ted Simmons and the late Marvin Miller from July 25 to Sept. 8 so a crowd may attend as coronavirus restrictions ease. The ceremony will take place outdoors on the Hall’s lawn...
Penn State football team picks up late Class of 2021 addition in Jordan van den Berg
Penn State made what very well could be its latest addition to a recruiting class in program history Tuesday night. Will its newest player be ready to compete for playing time this fall? Jordan van den Berg, a 6-foot-4, 279-pound defensive lineman from Iowa Western Community College by way of...
Unseeded Krejcikova beats Coco Gauff to reach French Open semifinals
PARIS — When one last forehand from defending champion Iga Swiatek landed wide in the French Open quarterfinals, Maria Sakkari crouched on Court Philippe Chatrier and bowed her head, relishing the moment. Sakkari is still two wins away from lifting the trophy, but Wednesday’s victory means she’s already in new...
Mark Madden: Ben Roethlisberger must risk more for Steelers offense to reap rewards
Matt Canada is the Pittsburgh Steelers’ new offensive coordinator. He served as the quarterbacks coach last season. Canada was supposed to have influence on the offense then. If he did, it was negligible. But now Canada is in charge. Or maybe he’s quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s new bobo. Canada’s offense features...
Penguins A to Z: Anthony Angello has shown a few things, but has he shown enough?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. Anthony Angello Position: Right winger Shoots: Right Age: 25 Height: 6-foot-5 Weight: 210...
Stone scores early in OT, Knights beat Avs 3-2 in Game 5
DENVER — Mark Stone blocked a shot on the defensive end and by the time he spun around, a pass was waiting for him with nothing but clear sailing ahead. A burst of speed — even as tired as he was — and a wrist shot later, he was being...
First Call: Minkah Fitzpatrick wanted fifth-year option for Steelers’ teammate; Gerrit Cole’s awkward Spider Tack response
Wednesday’s “First Call” features interesting comments by Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick on some recent front office decisions. Gerrit Cole gives a bizarre explanation about Spider Tack. Levon Kirkland sees a lot of himself in a potential NFL star linebacker. And yet another entertaining game out west between the Colorado...
Robert Morris hockey players withholding transfer announcements to show solidarity with Colonials programs, ex-teammates
With every passing day, it’s getting harder and harder to resuscitate the Robert Morris hockey programs. It’s been almost two weeks since the university abruptly eliminated the successful men’s and women’s teams. While supporters and alumni are scurrying to come up with funds to keep them alive — or plans...
This Date in Sports History: June 9
1888 — James McLaughlin sets the record for wins by a jockey in the Belmont Stakes (six) when he rides Sir Dixon to a 12-length victory. McLaughlin’s record is matched by Eddie Arcaro in 1955. 1899 — Jim Jeffries knocks out Bob Fitzsimmons in the 11th round in New York...
Tim Benz: Steelers QB Mason Rudolph is certain about his uncertainty, and that’s OK with him
There’s one thing Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph can’t buy with his one-year, $5 million contract extension from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Certainty. Peace of mind? Maybe. To a degree, anyway. But certainty? No. All that contract means (announced an hour before the 2021 NFL Draft on April 29) is that Rudolph...
Pirates farm report for June 8, 2021: Roansy Contreras stumbles in Altoona win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 16-14) handled Nashville (Brewers), 6-1. RHP James Marvel started and allowed one run on four hits in 5.2 innings with five strikeouts. RHP Wil Crowe, RHP Tyler Bashlor and RHP Braeden Ogle each pitched a scoreless inning of relief. LF Anthony Alford went 2 for 4, hit his...
Lightning eliminate Hurricanes, advance to Stanley Cup semifinals
RALEIGH, N.C. — Andrei Vasilevskiy was at his best again with the Tampa Bay Lightning in position to close out a playoff series. Throw in a couple of timely goals from Brayden Point and Ross Colton, and the reigning Stanley Cup champions are a step closer to playing for another...
After Ke’Bryan Hayes home run erased, Dodgers pounce on Pirates
It was the home run trot that was not, a play that started with fireworks but ended with a blank. How a Ke’Bryan Hayes homer was officially scored as a putout became the inexplicable storyline for the Pittsburgh Pirates after the rookie third baseman failed to touch first as he...
Seton Hill falls into elimination bracket at Division II World Series
CARY, N.C. — It took the Seton Hill baseball team five innings to get its first hit against Angelo State at the Division II College World Series on Tuesday. But even after the Griffins’ bats finally awoke, the hits still didn’t come at the right times. Coach Marc Marizzaldi’s second-seeded...
Pirates rookie Ke’Bryan Hayes has 1st-inning homer wiped out when he misses 1st base
Maybe Lloyd McClendon had the right idea when the former Pittsburgh Pirates manager marched off with first base in protest of a call 20 years ago this month. Eleven days after rookie first baseman Will Craig made an epic error by chasing Javier Baez of the Chicago Cubs in a...
Rickie Fowler comes up short in bid for U.S. Open as qualifying ends
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Rickie Fowler came up just short — one roll of the ball — in his last shot at avoiding sitting out another major when he failed to get through U.S. Open qualifying on Tuesday. Fowler had five holes to play Tuesday morning in the rain-delayed qualifier at...
Pitt men’s basketball officially adds American East Defensive Player of the Year Mouhamadou Gueye
Jeff Capel and the Pitt men’s basketball team officially added another transfer Tuesday when the Panthers announced the signing of 2021 American East defensive player of the year, Mouhamadou Gueye. The 6-foot-9 forward from Stony Brook averaged 9.7 points and 7.1 rebounds, while recording a single-season school-record 3.1 blocks per...
Aaron Rodgers not present as Packers open mandatory minicamp
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers wasn’t with the Green Bay Packers for their first mandatory minicamp session Tuesday, the latest chapter in the standoff between the team and its MVP quarterback. Rodgers also hadn’t participated in the Packers’ voluntary organized team activities, which represented change from his usual offseason...
Pirates activate IF/OF Phillip Evans, reinstate RHP Mitch Keller from IL for Dodgers series
The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated infielder/outfielder Phillip Evans to the major league roster and reinstated right-hander Mitch Keller from the injured list, manager Derek Shelton announced Tuesday afternoon. “It’s nice,” Shelton said. “Anytime you add guys back that are part of your regular group, it’s important.” To make room on...
