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NASCAR’s new rules package in full effect for Sunday race in Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Ty Dillon and his fellow NASCAR Cup Series drivers are eager to see what the whole package can do. The world gets its first real look at a new vision of NASCAR racing Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway when its new rules package is implemented fully...
Machado makes spring training debut with Padres
PEORIA, Ariz. — Manny Machado’s debut in a San Diego Padres uniform was a lot less eventful than his free agency. The four-time All-Star spent the offseason being courted by every club with money to burn, and he wound up signing a $300 million, 10-year deal with San Diego late...
Phillies introduce Harper to cap their busy offseason of signings
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Bryce Harper sounded like a typical Philadelphian talking about a goal every Phillies fan will endorse. “I want to be on Broad Street on a frickin’ boat or bus or whatever it is and hold a (World Series) trophy over my head,” the six-time All-Star said Saturday...
No. 2 Virginia sends Pitt to 12th consecutive loss
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — With sore knees and another game Monday night, Kyle Guy was fine playing just 25 minutes. He did more than enough with that action, hitting five 3-pointers and scoring 17 points as No. 2 Virginia beat Pitt, 73-49, on Saturday for the Panthers’ 12th straight loss. “We’re...
Initial visit with Steelers is enjoyable for the other Wisconsin player named T.J.
INDIANAPOLIS — The Pittsburgh Steelers already have one linebacker from Wisconsin with the initials T.J on their roster. Could a second be on the way in a few months? T.J. Edwards, who is competing at the NFL Combine, had an informal chat with Steelers representatives this week. He said the...
Pirates beat Yankees but lose Lonnie Chisenhall to ‘lower extremity tightness’
Both Corey Dickerson and Steven Baron went 2-for-3 with a two RBIs, as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Yankees, 8-7, Saturday afternoon at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla. But the bigger story was what the Pirates lost. Right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall, signed to start while Gregory Polanco recovers...
Pirates’ bats lead way to Grapefruit League win over Yankees
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ bats broke out with their best performance of spring training Saturday. Behind a spring-best 14 hits, including seven doubles, and a five-run fourth inning, the Pirates posted an 8-7 win over the New York Yankees in a Grapefruit League game at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla. Corey...
Outdoors notices for March 3, 2019
NOTICES Outdoors RIFLE/TRAP LEAGUES • In the Allegheny Valley Rifle League on Feb. 22, Butler (14-2) defeated Murrysville (6-10), 1,158-1,157, and Clymer (10-6) defeated Fort Hand (2-14), 1,162-1,150, in the A-team standings. In the B-team division, Clymer (13-3) beat Fort Hand (1.5-14.5), 1,144-1,080, and Butler (14-2) beat Murrysville (3.5-12.5), 1,148-1,109....
Duquesne rallies again from down big, beats UMass for milestone winVideo
While his players couldn’t help but let out a chuckle, Keith Dambrot showed he could be a good comedic straight man. “I hate ’em,” Duquesne’s coach deadpanned about his players after another come-from-way-behind win. “Seriously, I hate them. Can’t stand them. I’m gonna choke about six of them.” For the...
Don’t compare A.J. Brown to anyone, not even JuJu Smith-SchusterVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — When it comes to confident football players in this year’s NFL Draft class, the line forms behind Mississippi wide receiver A.J. Brown. Brown’s confidence apparently knows no bounds even though most NFL Draft analysts don’t even think he is the best wide receiver on his team. Ole Miss...
Penn State QB McSorley asked to work out with DBs at combineVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — Trace McSorley played 40 games at quarterback over the past three seasons and left Penn State hoping to have a future in the NFL. Some teams agree — but not at his traditional position. McSorley was asked to participate in drills with defensive backs at the NFL Combine....
Kevin Gorman: It’s time for Starling Marte to be what the Pirates need
When Starling Marte speaks of submitting to whatever ideas the Pittsburgh Pirates have for him this season, the 30-year-old centerfielder says he not only “recognized and acknowledged but embraced” that their longest-tenured player also should be one of their leaders. That might seem natural for an eighth-year veteran, but it’s...
Antonio Brown takes on Steelers in lengthy ESPN interviewVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — Mr. Big Chest had a lot to get off his, and he did it by opening up to ESPN in an interview televised Saturday morning. Antonio Brown spoke at length about his drama-filled season with the Pittsburgh Steelers during an eight-and-a-half minute segment that aired on SportsCenter as...
WPIAL basketball, wrestling championships conclude Saturday on Trib HSSN
A wild week of WPIAL championships will come to a close with more thrilling action Saturday on the TribLive High School Sports Network. Here is where you can follow along. The WPIAL basketball championships will wrap up with Day 3 contests at Pitt’s Petersen Events Center. At 11 a.m., the...
Newly acquired defenseman Erik Gudbranson fills stat sheet in Penguins debut
BUFFALO, N.Y. – By every metric publicly available to analyze the performance of a hockey player, newly acquired defenseman Erik Gudbranson was outstanding in his Pittsburgh Penguins debut Friday night. Except for the most important one, of course: the final score. Gudbranson filled the stat sheet in about 20 minutes...
Antonio Brown further dumps on Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers in HBO broadcastVideo
Speaking to an empathetic audience of seven others in addition to an HBO film crew, Antonio Brown once again lashed out at Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers by way of telling his side of the story that’s led to his pending divorce from the organization. Brown was a guest...
Conor Sheary scores twice, including winner, as Penguins lose in OTVideo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Pittsburgh Penguins’ inability to win games in overtime just might cost them a spot in the playoffs. Former Penguins winger Conor Sheary scored his second goal of the game with 48.2 seconds left in overtime, leading the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 victory Friday night. The...
Saint Vincent women lose to Thomas More in NCAA Tournament first round
For more than two quarters, the Saint Vincent women looked like they were poised to pull off one of the biggest upsets in college basketball this season. Matched against No. 1-ranked Thomas More (27-0), a team that beat Saint Vincent by 36 in January in Latrobe, the Bearcats led by...
Debating how best to confront chronic wasting disease in Pennsylvania
It always has been a matter of when, not if, given the events of the last few years. It’s when. Chronic wasting disease, or CWD, is in Pennsylvania’s elk range. To be clear, no one has detected yet the always fatal ailment that affects deer, elk, moose and other cervids...
Mark Madden: Portraying Steelers’ Antonio Brown as a victim is laughable
ESPN will broadcast a lengthy interview with Antonio Brown. Get out your shovels and a clothespin for your nose. The horse flop will be deep. Samples of Brown’s long-awaited revelations have been broadcast. Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert provided a hole, and Brown drove a semi right through it. Colbert...
Miles Sanders shows off his skills at NFL Combine workout
INDIANAPOLIS — If the NFL Combine truly is the “Underwear Olympics,” then Miles Sanders may find himself on the podium with a medal draped around his neck. While Oklahoma State running back Justice Hill had the fastest time among running backs Friday during combine workouts, Sanders had a formidable showing...
Could Antonio Brown’s cousin, Marquise, replace him on Steelers?Video
INDIANAPOLIS – Marquise Brown showed up for his interview session Friday at the NFL Combine sporting a gold necklace emblazoned with the word “Hollywood” at the bottom. It is a testament to Brown’s hometown of Hollywood, Fla., but it also could symbolize the wide receiver’s artistic play on the football...
Steelers showing interest in top receivers at NFL Combine
Facing a void at wide receiver if they trade All-Pro Antonio Brown, the Pittsburgh Steelers have conducted or will hold formal interviews with the top members of this year’s pass-catching draft class at the NFL Combine. Each member of NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks’ top five receivers has met or will...
Pirates get opposite pitching performances in split-squad games against Phillies, Blue Jays
In split-squad action, the Pittsburgh Pirates got a pair of polar-opposite performances Friday from pitchers competing for the fifth spot in the starting rotation. In his debut for the Pirates, right-hander Rookie Davis struck out three batters and walked one while throwing two hitless and scoreless innings in a 1-1...
Chartiers Valley grad Coyne rediscovers love for track and field at IUP
At the recent PSAC indoor track and field championships, IUP’s Kristina Coyne tied for eighth in the high jump with a leap of 1.55 meters — about 5 feet, 1 inch. The Chartiers Valley grad admitted the mark was nothing special. It was a height she said she was achieving...
