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Archie Manning better than Terry Bradshaw? Broncos coach Vic Fangio says so
Vic Fangio was in all likelihood merely politely talking up a friend who was his guest that day. But when the Denver Broncos first-year head coach discussed Archie Manning he made a comparison that Pittsburgh Steelers fans might not appreciate. Fangio indicated that he believed that 1970s NFL star Archie...
Pirates GM: ‘You’re going to fall in love with’ 1st-round pick Quinn PriesterVideo
Quinn Priester had seen pictures of PNC Park and even saved one as the background on his phone after the Pittsburgh Pirates selected the pitcher in the first round of the MLB Draft. “But seeing it in person doesn’t even compare to any of the pictures I’ve seen,” Priester said....
High school sports proposal would separate public, private playoffs, ax PIAA transfer restrictions
Public and private high schools will compete for separate state championships, and strict transfer rules will vanish under the “Parity in Interscholastic Athletics Act” introduced Tuesday by a Western Pennsylvania state representative. “This impacts hundreds of thousands of students,” said state Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) while announcing his legislation at...
David Ortiz undergoes more surgery in Boston after shooting
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz is recovering in Boston from a two-hour exploratory surgery after being shot at a bar in his native Dominican Republic. Ortiz spokesman Leo López told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Ortiz is expected to stay in intensive care...
First Call: Antonio Brown is a singer now; enough Drake in the NBA Finals, already!
In Tuesday’s “First Call,” Antonio Brown dabbles in Le’Veon Bell territory. Emotional reaction to Kevin Durant’s injury. Kyle Rudolph is staying with the Vikings. And, please, enough Drake! Move over Le’V Mr. Big Chest is Mr. Big Voice now. Yup. A.B. is trying his hand at singing now. View this...
Paul Steigerwald reflects on Penguins drafting Mario Lemieux
What did you do for “Happy Mario Day?” Did you go down the YouTube Mario Lemieux highlight rabbit hole? Wear a No. 66 jersey to Sunday dinner? Maybe place a bouquet at the statue in front of PPG Paints Arena? Those are all completely appropriate responses, by the way. However...
Tim Benz: Sick of ex-Pirates yet? Charlie Morton’s Cy Young-caliber year continues
Tired of hearing about how those ex-Pirates are blossoming in Tampa after the Chris Archer trade? Austin Meadows and that annoying .346 batting average to lead the American League. Tyler Glasnow and that 1.80 ERA before his injury. Tired of being reminded that Gerrit Cole is leading Major League Baseball...
Tim Benz: Josh Donaldson’s antics vs. Pirates prove MLB players don’t get it
If this is Major League Baseball’s idea of “letting the kids play,” then it shouldn’t. Because the kids can’t handle themselves. Whether it’s Derek Dietrich posing for every home run he hits, Max Muncy acting like a first-inning homer in June is a walk-off homer in October, Madison Bumgarner channeling...
Podcast part 2: Kevin Rabbitt grows into a Division I prospect in Kansas
Kevin Rabbitt’s company, Harmar-based NEP Group, is behind the scenes of many sporting events you watch. Rabbitt, an Overland Park, Kan., native, is chairman and CEO of NEP Group, a worldwide outsourced technical production partner that supports producers for live sports and entertainment. In part two of this week’s “Huddle...
Warriors stay alive with Game 5 victory in NBA Finals
TORONTO — The Golden State Warriors aren’t letting go of the NBA title just yet. Stephen Curry scored 31 points, Klay Thompson added 26 and they led a season-saving surge that gave the Warriors a 106-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night in Game 5 of the NBA...
Braves outslug Pirates after Joe Musgrove tossed in 1st inning
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves stayed hot by hitting five home runs on a night a first-inning, stare-down contest created the biggest stir. Ronald Acuna Jr. hit a grand slam, Ozzie Albies added two homers and the Braves beat Pittsburgh 13-7 on Monday night after Pirates starter Joe Musgrove was...
Pirates minor league report: June 10, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 35-26) was idle. RHP Luis Escobar (1-0, 2.33) is the Indians’ probable starting pitcher Tuesday night. Next: Tuesday vs. Buffalo (Blue Jays), 7:05 p.m. ALTOONA (Double-A, 30-30) was idle. The Curve have yet to announce a starting pitcher for Tuesday. Next: Tuesday vs. Portland (Red Sox), 6:30 p.m....
O.J. Simpson says ‘life is fine’ after prison
LOS ANGELES — Twenty-five years after the grisly killings that transformed him from Hall of Fame football hero to murder suspect, 71-year-old O.J. Simpson says he is happy and healthy living in Las Vegas, plays golf nearly every day and stays in touch with his children. “Life is fine,” Simpson...
High school scores, schedule for June 10, 2019
Baseball PIAA Playoffs Class 6A Semifinals Monday’s results Central Bucks South vs. North Allegheny, ppd. Neshaminy vs. Souderton, ppd. Tuesday’s schedule Neshaminy vs. Souderton at Bears Stadium in Boyertown, 2 p.m.; Central Bucks South vs. North Allegheny at Greene Township Park in Scotland, 4 p.m. Class 5A Semifinals Monday’s rseults...
Pole-sitter Logano wins NASCAR race at Michigan International
BROOKLYN, Mich. — Joey Logano won the pole in qualifying and then led for more than three-quarters of the race. It was an impressive display, but all that could have gone for naught if he hadn’t been sharp on the final restart. Logano won his second NASCAR Cup Series race...
Ex-NFL player Kellen Winslow Jr. convicted of rapeVideo
SAN DIEGO — Former NFL player Kellen Winslow Jr. — the son of a Hall of Famer who himself earned more than $40 million during his career — has been convicted of raping a 58-year-old homeless woman last year in his picturesque beach community of Encinitas, north of San Diego....
Knapp, Zachetti win WPGA senior event; Shieds wins Tam O’Shanter Open
Sean Knapp prepped for the Sunnehanna Amateur, which begins on Wednesday, by winning the WPGA Senior Series event at Hannastown Golf Club, Greensburg on Monday. The Oakmont resident shot an even par 70 to edge Don Dubyak, who shot a 3-over 73. Knapp and Brady Pevarnik finished fourth in the...
Bushy Run Legion team holds big plans
They’re talking big at Bushy Run this American Legion season. We’re not just talking District 31 and Region 7 titles. Bushy Run is talking state title and beyond. “This is the best team I’ve ever coached,” coach Scott Peyman said. “I don’t see a weakness on the team.” Bushy Run...
Pirates’ Joe Musgrove, Braves’ Josh Donaldson tossed after skirmishVideo
ATLANTA — Pittsburgh right-hander Joe Musgrove and Atlanta third baseman Josh Donaldson have been ejected for triggering a benches-clearing confrontation. Pirates manager Clint Hurdle also was ejected by home-plate umpire Brian Gorman for arguing the decision to toss Musgrove. Josh Donaldson and Joe Musgrove get into it.Both were ejected after...
Mark Madden: 35 years later, Penguins’ drafting Mario Lemieux No. 1 was both easy, complicated
Sunday was the 35th anniversary of the Penguins drafting Mario Lemieux. That might sound like an easy decision to make. Ultimately, it was. But there were a few complications. General manager Eddie Johnston had to quietly maneuver the Penguins into finishing last overall in 1983-84. OK, so maybe he didn’t...
Pirates sign 1st-round pick Quinn Priester
The Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday signed their first-round draft pick, high school pitcher Quinn Priester, keeping the right-hander from following his commitment to play at TCU. Priester will start his career with the Gulf Coast League Pirates. Contract terms were not announced, but the slot value for the No. 18...
Bruins’ consistency faces final test in Stanley Cup Final vs. BluesVideo
ST. LOUIS — The strains of Jay-Z and Linkin Park’s “Numb/Encore” mashup emanated from a small speaker on the hallway floor outside the visiting locker room following the Boston Bruins’ morning skate. “I don’t know what you’re expecting of me … put under the pressure … of walking in your...
Injury transforms former Highlands pitcher Alworth
Highlands graduate and Bethany junior baseball standout Tyler Alworth is used to being the workhorse of his team’s pitching staff. After all, he was one of Highlands’ bright spots during his senior year. When he took the mound, the Golden Rams always had a chance to pull out a win....
Unretired Witten says he wants to blend in with Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas — Jason Witten talks a lot about just wanting to blend in now that he is back for a club-record 16th season with the Dallas Cowboys after a year in retirement. Ask about playing time among a group of decidedly younger tight ends, and, well, the franchise leader...
U.S. national soccer coach Jill Ellis downplays comments by ex-goalie Hope Solo
REIMS, France — U.S. national team coach Jill Ellis downplayed critical comments made by former goalkeeper Hope Solo, who said the World Cup-winning coach “cracks under pressure.” Ellis addressed the remarks Monday, a day before the defending champion U.S. team opens World Cup play against Thailand, saying, “Comments are comments.”...
