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Penguins GM Jim Rutherford hoping to replicate important trade
When Jim Rutherford talks about the second act of his managerial career, the one that brought him back-to-back Stanley Cup championships with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2016-17, his first inclination is to be humble. “I already had a great advantage when you come into a team with (Sidney) Crosby and...
UConn heads toward football independence
NEW YORK — UConn football is on the road to independence and the American Athletic Conference is not feeling any pressure to replace the Huskies when they leave for the Big East. Connecticut is set to announce later this week it will be leaving the AAC and rejoining the Big...
David Bradshaw closing in on 4th title at Frank B. Fuhrer Invitational
Most golfers consider Round 3 of a tournament as moving day. There wasn’t much movement, however, during Tuesday’s round at the annual Frank B. Fuhrer Jr. Invitational at Pittsburgh Field Club, and that was just fine for three-time champion David Bradshaw. The Harper’s Ferry, W.Va., native, who competes on the...
Ravens go all-in on Lamar Jackson, and their remade offense proves it
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The speakers behind the end zone of the sun-splashed practice field blared the Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage” as the Baltimore Ravens offense broke the huddle. A wall of offensive players lined up behind the formation, facing the defense. Coaches lurked. A few steps behind center, in the...
Ouch! Bengals lose another first-round draft pick to injury
Another year, another first-round draft pick that is down and out for the lowly Cincinnati Bengals. Already picked to finish at the bottom of the AFC North, the Bengals didn’t help their cause for escaping the basement Tuesday when they announced that first-rounder Jonah Williams, the No. 11 overall selection...
Bengals 1st-rounder Jonah Williams likely out for season after surgery
CINCINNATI — Bengals rookie offensive tackle Jonah Williams is expected to miss the season after surgery for a torn labrum in his left shoulder. The team said in a statement Williams is expected to make a full recovery. He was injured at a practice earlier this month. The Bengals drafted...
Former Norwin standout Palaschak takes over WCCC women’s volleyball team
Michael Palaschak has been a PIAA volleyball official for 13 years and has worked a number of local high school matches. But now the Norwin graduate is set to take over the women’s team at Westmoreland County Community College. The school announced it has hired him as head coach. “I...
IUP tabs Appleby women’s senior athlete of year
Carolyn Appleby gathered numerous accolades after a prosperous senior season on the basketball court at IUP. So, what’s one more? Appleby on Tuesday was named the IUP Women’s Senior of the Year as part of the school’s Crimson and Gray athletic awards. She also took home the school’s postseason player...
It’s on: The World Cup clash between the U.S. and France
PARIS — It wasn’t just the fans who were looking forward to a quarterfinal clash between France and the defending champion United States at the Women’s World Cup. Megan Rapinoe clearly was, too. “I hope it’s huge and crazy. That’s what it should be,” Rapinoe said just after the match...
Penguins GM Jim Rutherford chosen for Hockey Hall of Fame
Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford turned 70 back in February, but all it took was a phone call Tuesday afternoon to turn him into a teenager sending a text. “I said, ‘OMG,’ ” Rutherford relayed, describing his reaction when he heard Lanny McDonald and John Davidson were on the...
North Schuylkill linebacker Tyler Elsdon commits to Penn State
Penn State received its 13th verbal commitment from the class of 2020 Tuesday when three-star linebacker Tyler Elsdon of North Schuylkill High School announced on Twitter his plans to enroll next year. There's no place like HOME! #WeAre @CoachPry_LBU @coachjfranklin @coachhall_ pic.twitter.com/jMitEPMWKX— Tyler Elsdon (@Tyler_Elsdon40) June 25, 2019 Elsdon, 6-foot-2,...
Radio hosts seems to invoke Chiefs coach Andy Reid’s dead son in argument
Kansas City radio host Kevin Kietzman is facing some criticism for seeming to invoke the death of Chiefs head coach Andy Reid’s son against him. The “Between the Lines” host on WHB 810 AM in Kansas City on Monday questioned a Yahoo! Sports report that embattled wide receiver Tyreek Hill...
West Mifflin rising junior Nahki Johnson gives Pitt verbal pledge
Pitt still has a little room for recruits in its 2020 class, but Pat Narduzzi already has started on 2021. The first rising junior to commit to Pitt’s coach is outside linebacker Nahki Johnson, a recent transfer from Steel Valley to West Mifflin. Momma I’m staying home???#committed #H2P #2ManyLights0n pic.twitter.com/WPzyYNOsfb—...
Penguins to open regular season with 4-game homestand
The Pittsburgh Penguins will open 2019-20 with a relatively soft early schedule filled with plenty of home games, but over the course of the next six-plus months, they’ll be tested by plenty of back-to-backs. The Penguins open with a four-game homestand, starting with the Oct. 3 opener against Buffalo and...
WR Johnny Holton has distinct role in mind for Steelers
At first glance, it’s almost impossible to ignore — a coincidental quirk that results in a far-too-easy punchline. So, Johnny Holton, as the guy who switched places with Antonio Brown, you’re the perennial All Pro’s replacement, right? “Oh no,” the veteran wide receiver said, a combination of laughing and recoiling...
Steelers 2-a-days: Terrell Edmunds could be a star; brother, Trey, would settle for roster spot
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...
Longtime Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik retires
Longtime Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik has retired. The 38-year-old made the announcement Tuesday morning. A first-round pick in the 2000 draft, Orpik spent the first 12 years of a 17-year pro career in the Penguins organization. He is eighth on the team’s all-time games played list with 703, second-most...
Podcast part 2: Chris Long recalls ‘shenanigans’ as a kid, college recruiting
Recently retired NFL veteran Chris Long talks about the “shenanigans” he got into with friends while growing up, the value of hard work as a three-sport athlete in high school and getting recruited before settling on Virginia during Part 2 of this week’s “Huddle Up with Gus” podcast. Long, son...
Michigan beats Vandy in College World Series; 1st title since ’62 is 1 win away
OMAHA — Jimmy Kerr homered for the third time in the College World Series, and Michigan beat Vanderbilt 7-4 in Game 1 of the best-of-three finals Monday night. The Wolverines (50-20), who barely got into the NCAA Tournament because a poor finish to the regular season, are seeking the school’s...
Pirates farm report for June 24, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 40-34) beat Louisville (Reds), 3-1. RHP Mitch Keller (6-1, 2.89) struck out six and allowed just one run in 7 1/3 innings en route to the win. C Steven Baron (.197) hit a second-inning, two-run homer to put the Indians ahead 2-0. 2B Kevin Kramer (.271) also drove...
A closer look at all 41 prospects invited to Penguins development camp
For recent draft picks, it’s a first taste of life in the Pittsburgh Penguins organization. For undrafted free agents, it’s chance to make a good first impression. Either way, here’s a closer look at the 41 players the Penguins have invited to development campthis week at the UPMC Lemieux Sports...
3-time champion David Bradshaw takes 2-shot lead at Frank B. Fuhrer Invitational
Three-time champion David Bradshaw shot a 5-under-par 135 to take a two-shot lead after Day 1 of the Frank B. Fuhrer Invitational. Bradshaw shot a 3-under 67 in Round 1 and a 2-under 68 in Round 2 on Monday at the Pittsburgh Field Club. Four golfers were tied for second...
RMU’s Mala makes Czech National Team
Robert Morris freshman Kristyna Mala was selected to the Czech National Softball Team which will play in the European Championships June 30 through July 6 in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Mala made the All-NEC Rookie Team this season as she hit .250 with 10 runs, three doubles and four RBIs in...
‘Jeopardy!’ champ James Holzhauer out of debut World Series of Poker eventVideo
LAS VEGAS — “Jeopardy!” champion and professional sports gambler James Holzhauer finished out of money in his World Series of Poker debut on Monday, a tournament official said. Holzhauer finished in 454th place among more than 1,800 entrants in a No-Limit Hold’em event, spokesman Seth Palansky said. Buy-in was $1,500...
Turns out NL East has 1 good team, not 4
Before the 2019 regular season started there were 30 teams who had at least some optimism. In the NL East, that included the Atlanta Braves, Washington Nationals, Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets. As spring training ended, all four of those teams appeared to have a shot at the division....
