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Penguins prediction rewind: Garrett Wilson came out of nowhere to secure spot on fourth line
Last summer, beat writer Jonathan Bombulie made a series of predictions leading up to the start of the 2018-19 season. Some were OK. Some were hilariously off the mark. In this series, Bombulie will explain what he was thinking and where his logic went off course. THE QUESTION Which Wilkes-Barre/Scranton...
Column: Tiger Woods shows age by missing cut at British Open
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — So now we know. Tiger Woods isn’t done, no matter what it looked like on his slog through the only two rounds he’ll play in this British Open. He’s also not in danger of being put in traction anytime soon, no matter how many times he...
NFL won’t suspend Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill in case involving son
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Tyreek Hill has been cleared to report to Chiefs training camp next week after the NFL said Friday it would not suspend the star wide receiver under its personal conduct policy after a domestic violence case involving his 3-year-old son. The league spent eight hours interviewing...
Norwin grad Max McDowell helps turn unorthodox triple play in minor leagues
Triple plays are a rare feat in baseball, but even more rare is one that occurs without the ball being put into play. That’s what happened Thursday night in the Southern League, and the bang-bang-bang swing involved former Norwin star Max McDowell. A catcher for the Biloxi Shuckers — the...
After roster changes, Penguins’ oldest player suddenly isn’t that old
When coach Mike Sullivan describes the plan the Pittsburgh Penguins had to retool their roster this summer, he cites three areas where the team wanted to improve. “We tried to get a little bit younger, we certainly tried to get faster, and we wanted to become a team that’s more...
Fusina named men’s basketball coach at Waynesburg
Division III Waynesburg named Tim Fusina its next men’s head basketball coach. A Geibel graduate and Charleroi native, Fusina coached the last two years at California Lutheran in Thousand Oaks, Calif. Previously, he coached the men’s team at Centenary in Hackettstown, N.J. for five years. “I think each experience has...
Stage 10 winner Van Aert hits barrier, crashes out of Tour
PAU, France — Belgian rider Wout van Aert, a Tour de France rookie who won Stage 10, has been forced out of the race with a leg wound after he plowed into a roadside barrier and crashed in a right-hand curve close to the finish of the time trial in...
Steelers training camp first public practice a week away at Saint Vincent
It’s time to get the black and gold out again. The first Pittsburgh Steelers training camp public practice is a week away. That means the players — and fans — will once again descend on Saint Vincent College in Unity to check out an early look at the team or...
First Call: Ron Francis introduced in Seattle, Phillies closer pops off
Friday’s “First Call” features Ron Francis’ introduction in Seattle, power from a former Pittsburgh Pirate, injury issues with the Ravens, Aaron Boone’s fully translated fit of rage in New York, and emotions getting out of control from Philadelphia’s bullpen. Francis fans Former Penguins star Ron Francis made his debut in...
U mad, bro? Opinions fly about Mike Tomlin, Pirates, and Steelers of the past
It’s a strange—but highly entertaining—collection of entries for this week’s “U mad, bro?” Some attack the Pirates. Others defend them. And I get attacked for being negative toward Mike Tomlin … in a column that I authored intending to defend him. Oh, also, some guy thinks Deshea Townsend was a...
NFL’s potential regular season split could pinch fantasy sports interest
The fantasy sports landscape could suffer quite a shake-up if that 18-16 regular season split is adopted by the NFL. Imagine how that would impact fantasy lineups and strategies. I see none of that being for the better — in fantasy sports or real life. We talk to Jeff Erickson...
Steelers 2-a-days: Rookies Benny Snell, Sutton Smith seek niche, roles
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2019 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, (at least) two per day, between...
Tim Benz: A look at some great Pittsburgh-Philadelphia sports moments
With the Philadelphia Phillies coming into town for a weekend series, the nostalgia gears in my brain got going. I started flashing back to my favorite Pittsburgh-Philadelphia sports memories of years gone by. I figured I’d choose one from each of the three major professional sports to outline on “Breakfast...
Ex-Penguin Ron Francis has big hopes as GM of Seattle expansion team
SEATTLE — Ron Francis has all kinds of eye-popping statistics attached to his Hall of Fame career. The former Pittsburgh Penguin averaged more than point a game, is second in NHL history in assists behind Wayne Gretzky and fifth in career points. When CEO Tod Leiweke and the ownership group...
Pirates minor league report for July 18, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 48-48) won 9-1 over Syracuse (Mets). The Indians scored six third-inning runs with C Christian Kelley (.198) and RF Hunter Owen (.143 with Altoona) each hitting a home run. RHP James Marvel (2-0, 2.55) threw six scoreless innings with nine strikeouts, a walk and only one hit allowed....
Westmoreland teams face tough challenges in Legion tournament
It won’t be an easy road for the team that wins the American Legion Baseball Region 7 tournament. This year’s field is loaded with talent. Returning champion Hempfield East captured the 2018 title by defeating Bedford in the finals. Hempfield East did it the hard way, losing its first game...
Yankees manager Aaron Boone is nice about cursing out rookie umpire after getting tossed
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone certainly got his money’s worth after he was ejected from the opener in Thursday’s doubleheader against the Tampa Bay Rays. Apparently Boone was upset with rookie umpire Brennan Miller’s generous strike zone. Boone’s carping in the second inning after Brett Gardner was called out...
Bishop Canevin grad Trusky makes most of chances for Grove City football
Zach Trusky saved his best for last. His freshman football season at Grove City ended with the Wolverines playing in an ECAC Bowl game — the team’s first postseason appearance in 21 years. The Bishop Canevin grad carried only three times, but he gained 52 yards and scored on a...
Hampton wrestling coach looking to grow Etna club
It’s the dog days of summer, which oftentimes is when wrestlers separate themselves from the pack. Good coaches also do not rest, and after opening LTD Wrestling Club in Etna more than a year ago, Hampton’s Chris Hart still is working hard at it. “Summer is where you grow and...
Delvin Miller Adios Pace for the Orchids draws biggest field in years at Meadows Racetrack
This Saturday the largest and deepest field of 3-year old colts and gelding pacers in several years will compete at the 53rd edition of the $475,000 Delvin Miller Adios Pace for the Orchids at The Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Washington. A field of 26 will be split into three...
Big Ten’s Jim Delany says old mistakes to blame for college woes
CHICAGO — Outgoing Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany kicked off his final Big Ten football media days Thursday by saying he thinks some serious mistakes were made in the 1970s that still create problems today in college athletics. Delany, in his 31st and final year as commissioner, said the loss...
New coaches in ACC Coastal adds to division’s unpredictabilityVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi had a good idea what to expect over the past two seasons from every opponent in the ACC’s Coastal Division. Not this year. After two years with the same seven head coaches, nearly half of that group is gone with Georgia Tech, Miami...
Plum Senior, Junior Legion teams set for regional tournaments
The Plum Senior and Youth American Legion baseball teams are on a mission for a regional sweep. The Senior squad, the Allegheny South playoff champion, kicks off the Region 6 tournament Friday at Blackhawk’s Chippewa Park, while the Plum Youth team, co-champion of the Westmoreland County league with Uniontown, begins...
Royal Portrush real star at Day 1 of British OpenVideo
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — An emotional opening shot by Darren Clarke. A shocking one by Rory McIlroy. Tiger Woods had his worst score to start a British Open. Brooks Koepka quickly got into contention again. Emiliano Grillo made a hole-in-one. David Duval made a 14. The Open returned to Royal...
Steelers’ Kameron Canaday ready to fight for long-snapping job … again
Long snapper Kameron Canaday takes the struggles the Pittsburgh Steelers experienced in the kicking game last season personally. He doesn’t have to. It would be the easiest thing in the world to separate the parts of a field-goal attempt — snap, hold and kick — declare that he held up...
