Under Omar Khan, Steelers established trend of drafting champions
As Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Patrick Graham sat down to address media late last month in the immediate aftermath of the team taking cornerback Daylen Everette in the draft, the very first topic Graham addressed was that Everette came “from a good program down there in Georgia.” Indeed, Everette played...
The WNBA’s 30th season brings 2 new teams, a transformational CBA and another title chase for Aces
The WNBA is poised for a historic 30th season after a transformational new collective bargaining agreement was reached in March. Now the league can focus on the play on the court, which will feature the Las Vegas Aces looking for a fourth championship in five years, the return of Caitlin...
NFL and the NFL Referees Association are moving closer toward a new deal, AP source says
The NFL and its officials are moving closer toward a new agreement that avoids a work stoppage. After a lengthy stalemate, negotiations have reached a point where the NFL Referees Association is planning to have a ratification vote this week, a person with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated...
Tim Benz: Bubba Chandler knows where he needs to improve to reach his potential with PiratesVideo
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Bubba Chandler had a tough assignment upon entering Major League Baseball last year. He was tagged as “the next big thing” in the franchise’s starting rotation. Unfortunately for him, the most recent “big thing” was still in the rotation, and he had just recently established himself as...
Egor Chinakhov finally met great expectations with the Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas wasn’t necessarily optimistic about what forward Egor Chinakhov could do with the Penguins after he was acquired in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Dec. 29. No, it might be more accurate to suggest Dubas outright expected Chinakhov to do...
Cup of Joe (Starkey): Bubba Chandler’s command has become a major issue for Pirates — but did he find something?
I don’t know how the Pirates should proceed with Bubba Chandler, but I know this: If he cannot control the strike zone — and, in a related matter, his emotions — he might need to spend time away from the rotation. Chandler leads the major leagues in walks after issuing...
First Call: Arizona WR is recruiting Aaron Rodgers; Robert Kraft pushes for 18-game NFL regular season
Wednesday’s “First Call” advances the conversation about whether the Arizona Cardinals are interested in Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. There’s more talk about the NFL going to an 18-game schedule. It’s a Paul Skenes Day in Arizona. And Robert Morris hosts an opening round game in the men’s NCAA lacrosse...
Penguins A to Z: Don’t forget about Joel BlomqvistVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason after a brief return to the postseason, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 53 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization. Starting with...
Tim Benz: It’s time for Sergei Murashov to be the Penguins’ No. 1 goalie
Given how he sparkled during the playoff series against the Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Arturs Silovs should be applauded. But not rewarded. Well, rewarded to the extent that he gets some sort of contract to stay with the franchise as he enters restricted free agency this offseason. Sure. Reward...
Pirates farm report for May 5, 2026: Jhostynxon Garcia homers again on rehab stint with Bradenton
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple A, 12-21) and Omaha (Royals) were rained out. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday. Next: Wednesday vs. Omaha (Royals), doubleheader, 1:05 p.m. ALTOONA (Double-A, 9-18) scored twice in the seventh for a 4-3 win over Chesapeake (Orioles). DH Shawn Ross (.234)...
Bubba Chandler struggles with control, bats go silent as Pirates blanked in Arizona
Serving a one-game suspension after one of his relievers was ejected two days earlier, Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly could only watch from a private box as his team had their three-game winning streak snapped Tuesday night by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Taking advantage of control issues by starter Bubba Chandler...
LPGA rookie Green grabs U.S. Women’s Open spot at Shannopin Country Club qualifier
Melanie Green was in the running for her first LPGA title this past weekend at the Riviera Maya Open in Mayakoba, Mexico. She ended up tying for ninth. On her way to the next LPGA event, the Mizuho Americas Open in West Caldwell, N.J., she stopped in Ben Avon to...
MacKinnon has goal and 2 assists in 5-2 win over Wild as Avalanche take 2-0 lead in series
DENVER — Nathan MacKinnon scored a goal and assisted on two more as the Colorado Avalanche rolled through Minnesota’s newest netminder, Filip Gustavsson, on their way to a 5-2 win over the Wild on Tuesday night, grabbing a 2-0 lead in the second-round playoff series. The Avalanche now have won...
Minor league report: Penguins, Rutger McGroarty take Game 3 in overtimeVideo
A goal by forward Rutger McGroarty at 5:02 of overtime gave the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins a 4-3 comeback win against the rival Hershey Bears in Game 4 of an Atlantic Division semifinal series at the Giant Center in Hershey on Tuesday. The result gave Wilkes-Barre/Scranton a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five...
Cade Cunningham scores 23, Tobias Harris has 20 to help Pistons beat Cavs in Game 1
DETROIT — Cade Cunningham scored 23 points, Tobias Harris had 20 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, 111-101, on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round series. Duncan Robinson added 19 points for the top-seeded Pistons, who ended an NBA record-tying 12-game postseason losing streak against a...
Penn State football team doctor dies at 68 after decades of serviceVideo
Dr. Wayne Sebastianelli, who served as the Penn State football team doctor for the better part of four decades, has passed away, Penn State University confirmed on Tuesday. Sebastianelli was best known for his time working with the late Joe Paterno. Sebastianelli was also Penn State’s team doctor for a...
Knicks are East favorites in sportsbooks, suddenly look like it on court
GREENBURGH, N.Y. — The New York Knicks are now the favorites to win the Eastern Conference in the sportsbooks, and they sure look like it on the court. The first team to win three straight postseason games by at least 25 points is looking more and more like the one...
Rahm resolves dispute with European tour as LIV Golf faces loss of Saudi funding
STERLING, Va. — Jon Rahm has resolved his financial dispute with the European tour, a move that potentially gives him a place to compete in 2027 and beyond with LIV Golf facing an uncertain future. Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton took questions Tuesday at LIV Golf Virginia after LIV CEO Scott...
Toronto Maple Leafs win lottery for the No. 1 pick in NHL Draft
The Toronto Maple Leafs won the lottery for the first pick in the NHL Draft, a significant victory that could change the trajectory of the storied franchise at a critical time. The Maple Leafs got some lottery luck Tuesday night, a little more than 48 hours after hiring John Chayka...
Woods, Mickelson out of PGA Championship
Tiger Woods is officially out of the PGA Championship. Ditto for Phil Mickelson, who has played only one LIV Golf event this year as he copes with a family health matter and withdrew shortly after the list of 154 players was announced Tuesday for Aronimink Golf Club. And the big...
Sabres host Canadiens in 2nd-round clash of youthful teams
BUFFALO, N.Y. — In between addressing the Sabres’ anemic power play and needing to be better on home ice, coach Lindy Ruff took time to reflect on Buffalo’s rich but relatively ancient playoff history against the Montreal Canadiens. His memories go back to 1983, when a 23-year-old Ruff was part...
3rd-round pick Daylen Everette has the size, demeanor Steelers look for in cornerbacksVideo
Of the 32 cornerbacks measured at the NFL Combine, only three weighed more than Daylen Everette’s 196 pounds. Among the cornerbacks who ran the 40-yard dash at the combine, only one had a faster time than Everette (4.38 seconds). It’s easy to see why the Pittsburgh Steelers were intrigued enough...
Pittsburgh’s 3 major sports teams promote Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank fundraiser
Meghan Phrampus wants to raise $5,000. To do this, Phrampus — a 23-year-old North Hills resident and Pittsburgh sports social media influencer — plans to walk 30 miles in 30 days. If her fundraising efforts are successful, Phrampus’ steps will help feed 30,000 people. Phrampus’ campaign is part of the...
Pirates World Series champion, All-Star, coach Bob Skinner dies at 94
Bob Skinner, an outfielder on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 1960 World Series championship team and a coach on the team’s 1979 winning team, died Monday. He was 94 years old. “As a member of the 1960 World Series championship team, Bob was an important part of one of the most beloved...
Jon Rahm resolves his dispute with European tour as LIV Golf faces loss of Saudi funding
STERLING, Va. — Jon Rahm has resolved his financial dispute with the European tour, a move that potentially gives him a place to compete in 2027 and beyond with LIV Golf facing an uncertain future. Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton took questions Tuesday at LIV Golf Virginia after LIV CEO Scott...
