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Irwin’s Obremski shoots 62, leads West Penn Open
Dan Obremski played almost perfect golf Tuesday during the first round of the 117th annual West Penn Open at Shannopin Country Club. The Irwin native and Penn-Trafford grad had 10 birdies and one bogey to finish with a 9-under par 62 and holds a two-shot lead on Greensburg native and...
Maple Leafs shut out Blue Jackets to even playoff seriesVideo
TORONTO — Auston Matthews and John Tavares scored and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Columbus Blue Jackets, 3-0, on Tuesday to even their best-of-five qualifying series at one game. Toronto defenseman Jake Muzzin was taken off the ice on a stretcher with 1 minute, 52 seconds left in the...
Juuse Saros sharp as Predators even series with win over CoyotesVideo
EDMONTON, Alberta — The Nashville Predators stumbled in their postseason opener by falling into an early hole, putting themselves in a must-win situation for Game 2. Behind steady goaltending and a dedication to clogging shooting lanes, the Predators snatched the momentum back less than 24 hours before Game 3. Ryan...
Pirates drop to MLB-worst 2-9 after loss to Twins
For nine minutes Tuesday during the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 7-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins, umpires suspended play and chased everyone off the field. A drone was flying overhead at Target Field, possibly endangering everyone below. The drone flew away quickly, but for Derek Shelton, it symbolized how bizarre the year...
The Penguins see some progress with their power play
After his team largely struggled with its power play — going 1 for 7 with 10 shots — during Game 1 of their qualifying round series against the Montreal Canadiens at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, there was a pretty simple edict issued by Penguins coach Mike Sullivan. “We’ve got to try...
New Steelers QB coach on Ben Roethlisberger throwing post-surgery: ‘He looked really good’
On more than a few occasions in 2016, when he previously was employed on Pittsburgh’s South Side, Matt Canada would take a moment to marvel at Ben Roethlisberger’s throws. “I was always so impressed with the accuracy of Ben,” Canada said Tuesday during a video conference call with media. “I...
From bleachers to the mound at PNC Park, ‘big fan’ Randy Dobnak prepares to face PiratesVideo
Back in the days when Pittsburgh Pirates fans were permitted in PNC Park, many of them hung over the outfield railings, yelling at their heroes, hoping to get a wave in return. South Park’s Randy Dobnak was among them. He’s coming back to PNC Park on Wednesday, but he won’t...
Jordan Eberle scores 2 as Islanders take 2-0 series lead over PanthersVideo
TORONTO — Jordan Eberle scored twice, including the go-ahead goal, and the New York Islanders rallied to a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers to take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-five NHL preliminary-round playoff series on Tuesday. Ryan Pulock and Matt Martin also scored, and Semyon Varlamov stopped 26...
Despite leading in shots, Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin has no points
Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin’s statistics offer a pretty stark dichotomy through two games of his team’s qualifying round series with the Montreal Canadiens. Prior to Tuesday’s games, he led the postseason with 15 shots. Yet, he has yet to record a single point. Coach Mike Sullivan appears to put far...
Defending champ Rafael Nadal to miss U.S. Open amid pandemicVideo
Defending champion Rafael Nadal will skip the U.S. Open because of the coronavirus pandemic, putting on hold his bid to equal Roger Federer’s men’s record for Grand Slam titles. Nadal explained his decision in a series of tweets sent in Spanish and English on Tuesday. “The situation is very complicated...
TCU football coach Gary Patterson apologizes for repeating racial slurVideo
FORT WORTH, Texas — TCU football coach Gary Patterson apologized Tuesday for repeating a racial slur when telling a player to stop using the slur in team meetings. Patterson’s tweet came a day after school Chancellor Victor Boschini said the nearly 20-year leader of TCU’s program, who is white, had...
Minnesota star WR Rashod Bateman to skip season, turn proVideo
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota star wide receiver Rashod Bateman will pass on a 2020 college football season that has been complicated — and threatened — by the pandemic. Bateman announced Tuesday he has opted out amid concerns about the coronavirus and will forgo his remaining two years of eligibility to enter...
Cardinals’ Yadier Molina says he tested positive for covid-19
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina says he’s one of the players on the team who tested positive for covid-19. The nine-time All-Star revealed his results Tuesday in a Spanish-language Instagram post. Soon afterward, the Cardinals issued a release naming six of the players who have tested...
JT Brubaker will make 1st MLB start Thursday, replacing Mitch Keller in Pirates’ rotation
Only the venue will be new for JT Brubaker on Thursday at PNC Park when he makes the 100th start of his professional career — but his first in the major leagues. Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton said Brubaker will take Mitch Keller’s spot in the rotation. Keller is on...
AP sources: NFL opt-out deadline set, salary cap relief OK’d
NFL players who decide to opt out of the coming season must do so by Thursday afternoon, a person familiar with the agreement between the league and the players told The Associated Press. There also are opt-out provisions for players who experience emergency or extenuating circumstances during the season due...
Mark Madden: Penguins determined to travel most difficult path possible
Desperate times call for unusual measures. In the 1992 Stanley Cup playoffs, the defending champion Penguins trailed Washington three games to one. The Penguins were a high-octane flying circus led by Mario Lemieux, scoring a league-high 343 goals. Problem was, the Capitals netted 330 times, second-most in the NHL. The...
Penske reverses course, closes Indianapolis 500 to fans
Roger Penske has reversed course and decided not to allow fans at the Indianapolis 500 later this month. The 104th running of “The Great American Race” will be the first without spectators, who showed up at Indianapolis Motor Speedway every year, even during the Great Depression. It was a flip...
Madrid Open tennis canceled because of virus spike in Spain
MADRID — The Madrid Open in September was canceled on Tuesday because of a new spike in coronavirus cases in Spain. The joint men’s and women’s tournament was originally scheduled in May, but moved when Spain became a hotbed for the virus. Its new slot in September allowed it again...
Giants re-sign leading sacker Markus Golden
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants improved their pass rush by re-signing linebacker Markus Golden. The Giants announced Tuesday the signing on their leader in sacks last season. Golden’s contract is a one-year tender for $5.1 million. Golden was a free agent in the offseason who went unsigned....
Ben Roethlisberger details elbow injury: ‘I felt a different pain.’
His right elbow had bothered Ben Roethlisberger before — “for quite a few years,” he admitted — and the veteran Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback felt a similar ache while running the offense against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2 of the 2019 season. No big deal, he thought. Nothing but typical...
Buccaneers add veteran RB LeSean McCoy on 1-year contract
TAMPA, Fla. — Six-time Pro Bowl running back LeSean McCoy has finalized a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs announced the signing Tuesday, adding yet another offensive playmaker to help Tom Brady with his new team. The 32-year-old McCoy agreed to terms last week and is entering...
First Call: Bart Scott ‘disrespects’ Troy Polamalu; OBJ not happy with NFL; Gerrit Cole’s Bronx debut
Tuesday’s “First Call” looks at former Raven Bart Scott sticking his foot in his mouth about Steelers great Troy Polamalu. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. isn’t happy about the state of the NFL. New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole has his Bronx debut. And Marc-Andre Fleury’s status in...
‘Burgh’s best to wear it, No. 27: Kent Tekulve shut the door for Pirates’ last World Series squadVideo
The Tribune-Review sports staff is conducting a daily countdown of the best players in Pittsburgh pro and college sports history to wear each jersey number. No. 27: Kent Tekulve Fortunately for Kent Tekulve, he had a will that was as resilient as his right arm. He used both to become...
National Guard captain from Washington County targets Pittsburgh Half Marathon after leukemia battle
What happened there? What was that about? In October 2019, those questions scrambled through Jason Mounts’ mind. A quick, three-mile run wiped him out. It was supposed to be just a warm-up for an extended workout. But he was whipped. That was odd for Mounts. A former soccer player at...
Empty Thoughts: Step in right direction for Penguins’ power play
Observations from the Penguins’ 3-1 win against the Canadiens: After his team struggled with the power play in Game 1, going 1 for 7 and putting only 10 shots on net, coach Mike Sullivan had a pretty basic edict for his players. “We’ve got to try to get some shots,”...
