Sports category, Page 665
Robert Morris receives 7-figure gift to boost men’s, women’s basketball programs
Robert Morris graduate Russ Olsen (Class of 1982) has made a seven-figure gift — called “transformative” by university officials — to boost several elements of the RMU men’s and women’s basketball programs. The Olsen Basketball Excellence Fund will enhance special projects, nutrition initiatives, recovery tools, equipment and technology, facilities, travel...
National 3-point shooting leader Koby Brea transfers from Dayton to Kentucky
Koby Brea, who led the nation in 3-point shooting for Dayton, will play his final season at Kentucky. Brea announced his decision on social media Wednesday and is the fifth player this week and sixth overall to be signed out of the transfer portal by new coach Mark Pope. Brea...
All-American RJ Davis returning to North Carolina for 5th season
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — First-team Associated Press All-American RJ Davis is returning to North Carolina to play his fifth season of eligibility, which could have him ultimately contending for the school and ACC career scoring record. The school and Davis announced the decision in social media posts Wednesday. The 6-foot,...
4 suspended for roles in Brewers-Rays brawlVideo
Milwaukee reliever Abner Uribe was suspended for six games and starter Freddy Peralta for five Wednesday for their roles in a brawl during a Brewers’ game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Rays outfielder Jose Siri was suspended for three games, a penalty later cut to two, and Milwaukee manager Pat...
Hempfield grad Callie Sowers tosses no-hitter to lead Bloomsburg to PSAC Tournament win
Callie Sowers always has had a flair for pitching in big games. The larger the stage, the harder she throws. And when the Bloomsburg junior ace is locked in, good luck hitting her. Slippery Rock was fortunate to get a foul tip Wednesday morning during the opening round of the...
Tennis legend Boris Becker discharged from bankruptcy court in England
LONDON — German tennis legend Boris Becker was discharged from bankruptcy court in London after a judge found Wednesday he had done “all that he reasonably could do” to repay creditors tens of millions of pounds. Becker fell far short of repaying his creditors nearly 50 million pounds ($62.5 million)...
Hurricanes’ depth proves critical to secure 2nd-round playoff matchup against the Rangers
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes are getting production throughout their lineup to start the NHL playoffs. They’ll need it going forward if they’re going to take down the Presidents’ Trophy-winning New York Rangers. The Hurricanes closed out the New York Islanders in a first-round series on Tuesday night. The...
Deadline looms for Steelers to pick up 5th-year option on RB Najee Harris
Najee Harris has been an example of durability and consistency in his three seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Soon, the 26-year-old running back will learn whether he will be part of the organization in 2025 or become a free agent at the end of this season. The Steelers have until...
Checking in on Westmoreland County players in minor league baseball
Where are they now? Checking in on some local minor league baseball players: • JJ Matijevic, who made a brief appearance in the majors with the Houston Astros two years ago, recently signed with Dorados de Chihuahua of the Mexican Baseball League. Matijevic, a 28-year-old Norwin alum, played all of...
Mark Madden: The Penguins need a head coach contingency plan
Mike Sullivan probably won’t leave the Pittsburgh Penguins to take New Jersey’s vacant coaching position this offseason. Toronto probably will be eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, triggering Sheldon Keefe’s dismissal as Maple Leafs coach. It’s easy to see Keefe replacing Sullivan in Pittsburgh at some point. Keefe...
Penguins A to Z: Maxim Cajkovic’s future will likely unfold elsewhereVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2023-24 season coming to an end without any postseason action, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 51 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from...
First Call: Jets may have nabbed Steelers’ draft pick; another veteran WR hits free agency; 18-game NFL season looming
In Wednesday’s “First Call,” another wide receiver is available for the Pittsburgh Steelers to sign if they want him. The NFL may get an 18-game season sooner than you think. It turns out that the Steelers are very fortunate Roman Wilson was still on the board when they selected him...
Tim Benz: Assume huge gap between what Steelers are saying about WR search and what’s really going onVideo
Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan appeared on Tuesday’s “Pat McAfee Show” with an update on his team’s hunt for a veteran starting wide receiver. The update is that there is no update. That conversation has been in high gear since Diontae Johnson was traded to Carolina in early March,...
Predicting the 2025 NFL Draft from a Pitt perspective
With Pitt football approaching a season full of more uncertainty than any in coach Pat Narduzzi’s 10 seasons, it only makes sense to invite additional speculation. Especially when the event in question won’t occur for another 12 months. We’re talking about the 2025 NFL Draft — as if you didn’t...
Pirates’ hitting woes continue in 5-2 loss to A’s
Numbers painted a sorry picture Tuesday night for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Oakland Coliseum, and the result was another loss, 5-2 to the A’s. It was the third in a row, fourth in five games on the current West Coast road trip and 12th in the past 15. But...
Pirates farm report for April 30, 2024: Nick Gonzales hits 3rd homer for Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 13-12) defeated Buffalo (Blue Jays), 4-3 in 11 innings. RHP Paul Skenes (0.39) struck out seven, walked one and gave up four hits in six scoreless innings, his longest outing a professional. He has struck out 41 in 23 innings with Indy. DH Yasmani Grandal (.231) hit a...
LeBron James, Darvin Ham face uncertain futures with Lakers after elimination
DENVER — The futures of LeBron James and Darvin Ham with the Los Angeles Lakers are murky after their first-round playoff exit. One might choose to leave, and the other might not have a choice. For James, the decision is his — whether he wants to wear purple and gold...
Pirates prospect Paul Skenes works 6 scoreless innings for Triple-A IndianapolisVideo
Paul Skenes’ sixth Triple-A start ended much like the previous five — with the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2023 No. 1 draft choice taking command on the mound. In his longest outing of the season Tuesday for the Indianapolis Indians, Skenes pitched the game’s first six innings — scoreless for the fifth...
Angels’ Mike Trout needs surgery on torn meniscus, no timetable on return
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout will have surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, sidelining the three-time AL MVP indefinitely. The Angels believe Trout will be able to return this season, general manager Perry Minasian said while announcing the injury Tuesday. Trout is...
Astros to option slumping 2020 AL MVP José Abreu to their spring training facility in FloridaVideo
HOUSTON — The Houston Astros will option slumping first baseman José Abreu to their spring training facility to try to help the 2020 AL MVP get back on track. General manager Dana Brown made the announcement Tuesday, saying Houston would make the move Wednesday. The 37-year-old will report to the...
Deaths at the Kentucky Derby bring changes ahead of the 150th edition at Churchill DownsVideo
Memories are made at the Kentucky Derby, most of them good. Whether cashing a winning ticket, sipping mint juleps or marveling at the horses, crowds pack Churchill Downs to experience a bucket list sporting event. Many left last year in tears, anger and questioning the safety of the sport after...
Analysis: McIlroy had a blast in New Orleans. It was just what he neededVideo
Winning the Ryder Cup might have been more valuable than Rory McIlroy realized. McIlroy already was emotionally and physically spent from Europe beating the Americans in Rome for a seventh straight time on home soil and from the celebration into the next morning before flying home with Shane Lowry and...
Capitals’ T.J. Oshie hopes to play next season. He’ll only do so if his back problems are fixed
ARLINGTON, Va. — T.J. Oshie lingered on the ice long after many of his Washington Capitals teammates departed for the locker room following the loss that eliminated them from the playoffs. His family was at all four games, including in New York, just in case. They could be the final...
Trainer Chad Brown seeks first Kentucky Derby victory after coming close. Having 2 entrants helps
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — There was a brief moment three weeks ago when trainer Chad Brown’s Kentucky Derby outlook was jolted as one of his hopefuls resisted multiple attempts to enter the gate in a major qualifying race and then started slowly. Things turned out way better than Brown could have...
After a strong 1st round, overall NFL draft ratings down 3% from last year
NEW YORK — After posting strong numbers for the first round, viewership for the NFL draft was down 3% from last year on TV and digital platforms. The draft averaged 5.74 million viewers for the three days this year across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and NFL Network after averaging 5.93 million...
