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Penguins prospect Pierre-Olivier Joseph eager to gain experience as a reserveVideo
Pittsburgh Penguins defensive prospect Pierre-Olivier Joseph might be faced with a unique scenario during the NHL’s upcoming tournament. Assuming he’s selected for the Penguins’ traveling party that will trek to Toronto for the qualifying round and potentially beyond, he could be secluded in the same quarantined zone with his brother,...
Pitt’s Heather Lyke fears covid-19 trends put football season at risk
Only in 2020 would you hear a top university official speak these words about the football season, two weeks before the start of training camp: “Right now, we are not in an ideal spot,” Pitt athletic director Heather Lyke said Wednesday morning. With each day ripped off the calendar, the...
Pitt, Penn State, WVU players recognized for community service
The Wuerffel Trophy is known as “College Football’s Premier Award for Community Service.” Apparently, several area players have made their mark on their communities. Players from Pitt, Penn State and West Virginia were named to the Wuerffel Award watch list Thursday. Pitt senior defensive end Patrick Jones II, and Penn...
Guard, tackle spots highlight Steelers’ top training camp competitionVideo
In a typical year, some clarity would be provided on position battles by the time NFL players report to training camp. Injuries take place in offseason practices. Rookies can impress in workouts. Others can regress. Spots on the de facto depth chart can be interchanged. This, however, is anything but...
Nationals star Juan Soto positive for covid-19, out for openerVideo
WASHINGTON — Washington Nationals slugger Juan Soto tested positive for covid-19 and was put on the injured list Thursday, forcing him to miss the start of the pandemic-delayed season. “You feel bad for him. He’s a great player. The fans want to see him. And it affects our lineup,” Nationals...
Mike Tyson, 54, to return for exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr.Video
CARSON, Calif. — Mike Tyson is coming back to boxing at age 54. The former heavyweight champion will meet four-division champion Roy Jones Jr. in an eight-round exhibition match Sept. 12 at Dignity Health Sports Park. Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion in history when he won the title in...
Steelers 2-a-days: Change-of-pace back Kerrith Whyte, defensive tackle Chris Wormley
Editor’s note: Leading up to a unique Pittsburgh Steelers training camp staged at Heinz Field this year, the Tribune-Review will be running through the team’s 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2020 season. The breakdown will go through the roster, in mostly alphabetical order, two per day, between...
Casey DeSmith is ready to join the Penguins, even in a reserve roleVideo
Casey DeSmith still is trying to figure out what he’ll be taking with him as he joins the Pittsburgh Penguins in Toronto for the NHL’s postseason tournament. Practicing in Cranberry for the past week-plus during the team’s training camp, the reserve goaltender has a few basics in mind but doesn’t...
AT&T SportsNet to carry 3 Penguins’ qualifying round games
AT&T SportsNet is scheduled to potentially carry three of the Penguins’ five possible qualifying round games against the Montreal Canadiens next month. NBC is scheduled to carry Games 1 and 5 while AT&T will get the middle three games. The best-of-five series will be held in Toronto: Aug. 1 -...
No fall sports at Pitt-Greensburg, university announces
Pitt-Greensburg is playing it safe. The university disclosed Thursday that it is postponing fall sports for the 2020 season amid continued concerns over the spread of coronavirus. The fall season normally runs from August to October and includes men’s and women’s soccer, women’s tennis, women’s volleyball, golf and cross country....
Pitt’s Heather Lyke believes gambling doesn’t belong in college athletics
Heather Lyke is not on a crusade to shut down casinos, crush betting apps or eliminate sports gambling — now legal in 18 states and the District of Columbia. “I think we all recognize that gambling is omnipresent in our country,” Pitt’s athletic director said Thursday on a conference call...
Deep field set for 54th Delvin Miller Adios Pace for the Orchids at The Meadows
Another deep field featuring 21 top 3-year-old colts and gelding pacers are set for Saturday’s Delvin Miller Adios Pace for the Orchids at The Meadows. The 54th edition will have an estimated purse of $450,000 on the line. The field will be split into a trio of elimination races, each...
Ex-Redskins become Washington Football Team for 2020 season
The NFL team formerly known as the Redskins will go by the Washington Football Team for the 2020 season, giving the organization time to choose a new, full-time name. The club announced the placeholder name Thursday, ahead of the start of training camp next week. “The decision to use ‘Washington...
Pirates finalize 30-man roster for Opening Day by adding infielder, 2 pitchers
Now that the Pittsburgh Pirates have finalized their 30-man roster, Derek Shelton is ready to fill out his Opening Day lineup for the first time as a major-league manager Friday at the St. Louis Cardinals. It won’t be the memento Shelton waited two decades for, starting in the minor leagues...
Release the Kraken: Seattle unveils name for NHL franchise
SEATTLE — The NHL’s newest team finally has its name: the Seattle Kraken. The expansion franchise unveiled its nickname Thursday, ending 19 months of speculation about whether the team might lean traditional or go eccentric with the name for the league’s 32nd team. “The Kraken is a name born of...
MLB predictions: Who will be this year’s big winners?
Tribune-Review staff writer Chris Adamski offers his predictions for the 2020 MLB season, including award winners and playoff and championship participants. National League MVP Ronald Acuna, Braves Before he turned 22 in December, Acuna had accumulated 67 home runs, 53 steals, 205 runs and 165 RBIs — in just 267...
Clint Bowyer heads to Kansas Speedway without his typical crowd
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — This is typically one of the busiest weeks of the year for Clint Bowyer, who grew up in the small southeast Kansas town of Emporia and began his racing career on the dirt surface of Lakeside Speedway just outside Kansas City. The NASCAR star is fielding...
‘Burgh’s Best to Wear It, No. 39: Dave Parker brought lumber to Pirates in 1970sVideo
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. 39: Dave Parker He has the hardware — two batting titles, a National League MVP award, an All-Star MVP trophy and, most importantly, a...
Angels’ Mike Trout confirms he’ll play this year with baby on way
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mike Trout is confident enough in baseball’s safety rules to stay on the field during the coronavirus pandemic. Trout has decided to play for the Los Angeles Angels in the shortened baseball season, although his year will be paused in a few weeks by the birth of...
Fox taking fans to the ballgame with a virtual crowd
LOS ANGELES — Fox will be taking viewers out to the ballgame by adding a virtual crowd in parks during its baseball telecasts this season. The network revealed on Thursday that it will include computer-generated fans in the stands beginning with their three games on Saturday. Fox begins its coverage...
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Derek Holland earns starting job, but will he pitch home opener?
Derek Holland was dressed in black and gold from head to toe, with an emphasis on the Pittsburgh gold spikes that stood out when the left-hander took the mound Wednesday night for the Pirates at PNC Park. Holland looked like someone who was auditioning to start the home opener, catering...
Duquesne coach Keith Dambrot ‘having a difficult time’ finishing schedule, swallowing loss of City Game
Pro sports and college football coaches are dealing with the pitfalls of trying to launch a season during the coronavirus outbreak. So are college basketball coaches. But they are also doing so while still coping with the premature ending to their previous seasons as a result of the same pandemic....
Pirates preview: Outside circumstances cover bullpen with questions
Neal Huntington knew the value of a strong bullpen in an era when starting pitchers are typically pulled after six innings. The former Pittsburgh Pirates general manager made what appeared to be good trades for closer Felipe Vazquez and setup man Keone Kela, hoping they could nail down tight games...
Pirates preview: Bullpen spotlight
Breakout candidate Nick Burdi After Tommy John surgery in 2017 and a horrific arm injury last season, Burdi has elevated his velocity into the high 90s. Derek Shelton called his stuff “electric,” which describes the type of pitches a closer needs to be successful. He never has closed in the...
Biggest issues as Pittsburgh sports return: How far will Penguins go in revamped playoffs?
The Penguins are taking part in the rebooted NHL playoff format. And it’s not with the goal of soaking in Toronto’s Canadian National Exhibition and the scenery of Edmonton. No. The goal is to win a sixth Stanley Cup. The Penguins have a good chance of doing so in 2020...
