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Pirates catcher Joey Bart sidelined with concussion; Endy Rodriguez activated from injured list
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed catcher Joey Bart on the seven-day concussion injured list Wednesday afternoon ahead of their series finale in Phoenix against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Bart started Tuesday’s contest, a 9-6 comeback win for the Pirates, but took a backswing to the helmet in the fourth inning. In the...
A forgotten man in Steelers’ QB room, Skylar Thompson works to make an impression
Part of a three-man position group, he still is considered by most to be No. 4 on the depth chart. But don’t tell that to Skylar Thompson. He’s enjoying life with the Pittsburgh Steelers. “I’ve loved it,” Thompson, a fourth-year quarterback, said after Wednesday’s organized team activities session. “It’s been...
From disappointment to triumph: Giro leader Isaac Del Toro claims statement win on stage 17
BORMIO, Italy — Not content with being the first Mexican cyclist to lead the Giro d’Italia, Isaac Del Toro claimed a statement win on one of the race’s trickiest stages to add some precious seconds to his slender advantage. The 21-year-old Del Toro had time to raise his arms over...
Belmont Park will host the Breeders’ Cup in 2027 after $455M renovation. Keeneland gets 2026 event
The Breeders’ Cup world championships are returning to New York in 2027 at the rebuilt Belmont Park, following a massive renovation project to revitalize one of the most important horse racing tracks in the country. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, along with officials from the Breeders’ Cup and the New...
Oilers forward Zach Hyman likely to miss rest of playoffs after getting hurt in Game 4 against Stars
EDMONTON, Alberta — The Edmonton Oilers will likely be without hard-hitting forward Zach Hyman for the remainder of the playoffs because of an undisclosed injury to his right arm, coach Kris Knoblauch announced Wednesday. Without providing details on the nature of the injury, Knoblauch said Hyman was scheduled to have...
Iga Swiatek beats Emma Raducanu to extend her bid for a 4th straight French Open title
PARIS — Iga Swiatek is always quite good against Emma Raducanu. Always quite good at the French Open, too, of course. So it made sense that the latest matchup between these two Grand Slam champions, which came in the second round at Court Philippe-Chatrier on Wednesday, would end up with...
Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco is set for season-ending Tommy John surgery
HOUSTON — Houston right-hander Ronel Blanco will have season-ending Tommy John surgery next week. The team made the announcement Wednesday after Blanco got a second opinion. He was placed on the injured list last week with inflammation in his throwing elbow, a few days after his last start on May...
Patrick Schulte to miss U.S. matches because of oblique injury
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — Columbus goalkeeper Patrick Schulte will miss the United States’ friendlies against Turkey and Switzerland ahead of the CONCACAF Gold Cup because of an oblique injury and was replaced on the roster Wednesday by Chicago’s Chris Brady. Schulte was hurt during warmups ahead of Saturday’s Major League Soccer...
Rain forces WPIAL to postpone softball championship games to Thursday
Wet weather forced the WPIAL to postpone Wednesday’s scheduled softball championships by a day and move them away from Cal (Pa.). Rain initially led the WPIAL to delay start times for the Class 4A, 5A and 6A finals while trying to wait out the rain Wednesday at Lilley Field. But...
After red-hot start in minors, Nick Solak trying to make most of opportunities with Pirates
As a manager who enjoyed a playing career of nearly a decade, Don Kelly can relate closely to those on the Pittsburgh Pirates roster whom he now leads. Nothing came guaranteed to Kelly during his MLB days as he was designated for assignment a total of nine times. Like he...
Mark Madden: OTAs may not matter, but Steelers’ QB conundrum has reached critical mass
OTAs are underway at the Pittsburgh Steelers’ South Side complex. On the offensive side of the ball, they don’t matter. Little can be accomplished. The first-string quarterback isn’t there. The backup quarterbacks are getting the reps. Top wideout DK Metcalf didn’t bother attending the first day. Perhaps because the QB expected...
Tim Benz: We’re having the wrong conversation about the Aaron Rodgers waiting game
When it comes to attendance at organized team activities, it seems like Pittsburgh Steelers players assign a level of importance based on how the question is asked. And who the subject of the question may be. In general, tight end Pat Freiermuth placed a high value on spring practices. “Being...
First Call: Terry Bradshaw rips idea of Steelers signing Aaron Rodgers; no joint practices with Carolina
Terry Bradshaw hates the thought of the Pittsburgh Steelers signing Aaron Rodgers. The Steelers won’t be practicing against the Carolina Panthers this summer. An ex-Penguin continues to help the cause of the Edmonton Oilers. And a Pitt hoops alum is hoping to increase his NBA draft stock. All that and...
Calvin Austin’s and Roman Wilson’s actions need to speak as loudly as Omar Khan’s words
After the first day of organized team activities at the Pittsburgh Steelers’ practice facility, quarterback Mason Rudolph was asked about “the noise” surrounding the prospect of Aaron Rodgers joining the team. “That’s nothing new to me. There’s been constant noise,” Rudolph replied. “That’s the nature of the NFL. I’ve been...
Penguins A to Z: A change of scenery offered little to Mathias LaferriereVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 56 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization....
What you need to know to attend the U.S. Open in Oakmont
About 200,000 people will flock to Oakmont Country Club for the U.S. Open golf championship. Danny Sink, USGA’s senior director of U.S. Open Championships, is advising local residents to use alternate routes to reach their destinations and avoid the crowded roads. With shuttle buses running to and from off-site parking...
Pirates score 9 unanswered runs to beat Diamondbacks for stunning comeback win
The Pittsburgh Pirates were shut out for the MLB-leading ninth time in 55 games (constituting 16% of their season) Monday night in Phoenix against the Diamondbacks. For much of Tuesday’s contest at Chase Field, it looked as if shutout No. 10 of the season might be forthcoming for the Pirates....
Hurricanes get another home-ice shot at Panthers with Game 5 in Eastern final
RALEIGH, N.C. — It’s one win in a series otherwise going resoundingly against them. The Carolina Hurricanes still face a long and improbable climb ahead against the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. For now, the reward from Monday’s sweep-averting road win is simply another chance to play at home...
Ja’Marr Chase willing to make changes in preseason to help Bengals start fasterVideo
CINCINNATI — Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase said while he doesn’t want to play in the preseason, he understands that may be what’s best for a Cincinnati team that has lost its first two games the past three seasons. “It sounds like we need to play in the preseason,” Chase...
Column: Memorial is reminder of start of LIV Golf, framework agreements and little progressVideo
DUBLIN, Ohio — The Memorial always will be known as the tournament Jack Nicklaus built and Tiger Woods once dominated. These days, it’s hard to escape the cloud of LIV Golf at Muirfield Village, even if the only evidence of LIV players such as Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm is...
Nelly Korda preaching patience as she seeks 1st title of year at U.S. Women’s OpenVideo
ERIN, Wis. — Nelly Korda says she has learned the value of patience during a season in which titles haven’t come as easily as they did for her a year earlier. That trait is particularly important this week at the U.S. Women’s Open, a tournament that hasn’t been kind to...
Pirates farm report for May 27, 2025: Nick Cimillo homers in Altoona win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 28-22) was idle. Next: Wednesday vs. Nashville (Brewers), 6:35 p.m. ALTOONA (Double-A, 22-24) doubled up Portland (Red Sox), 4-2. DH Nick Cimillo (.210) went 1 for 3 with his second homer. 1B Brenden Dixon (.135) went 1 for 3 with a double and a run scored. C Shawn...
Novak Djokovic is bothered by the weather more than anything in French Open 1st-round win
PARIS — Novak Djokovic experienced the lowest of lows — pulling out of the French Open after tearing the meniscus in his right knee — and the highest of highs — winning a long-sought Olympic gold medal for Serbia — at Roland-Garros last year. This trip to the site went...
‘Aaron Rodgers Watch’ looms over team as Steelers open OTAs
By all indications and like most of his Pittsburgh Steelers teammates, Patrick Queen likes Mason Rudolph. Surely, Queen likewise respects Skylar Thompson and rookie Will Howard. Queen believes the Steelers can win with Rudolph (or one of the others) as the team’s starting quarterback, too. But as a 25-year-old lifelong...
Jack Nicklaus surprised by Rory McIlroy’s decision to skip the MemorialVideo
DUBLIN, Ohio — Jack Nicklaus said Tuesday he was surprised Rory McIlroy decided to skip the Memorial for the first time since 2017 and that he hasn’t spoken to him since McIlroy won the Masters to complete the career Grand Slam. Nicklaus was short with his answers on McIlroy, not...
