Sports category, Page 1141
Calijah Kancey named Pitt’s 13th unanimous All-American
Listed among 19 members of Pitt’s 2019 recruiting class — and rated below quarterback Davis Beville, who never rose above third string before transferring — Calijah Kancey found himself Wednesday on another list. This one was different. When Kancey was named a first-team All-American by the American Football Coaches Association,...
Steelers sign DL Jonathan Marshall, place Chris Wormley on injured reserve
It was likely a priority over the coming offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers to get younger along their defensive line. An unfortunate circumstance began that process a little earlier. Chris Wormley was placed on injured reserve because of a knee injury that requires surgery, ending his season. The 29-year-old, six-year...
Mark Madden: Alex Ovechkin deserves respect, but is he worthy of top-5 all-time status?
After putting his previous four goals into an empty net, Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals got three past a goalie Tuesday night, the last of those giving him 800 on his career. There’s no belittling Ovechkin’s empty-net success. They don’t ask how; they ask how many. After Mario Lemieux...
AP source: Carlos Correa, Giants reach $350M, 13-year deal
Star shortstop Carlos Correa and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $350 million, 13-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday night because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. Correa also was a free...
Soccer writer Grant Wahl died of heart aneurysm at World Cup
NEW YORK — Grant Wahl died of an aneurysm in his heart when he was stricken while covering a World Cup match last weekend, according to an autopsy of the well-known American soccer writer. Wahl’s wife, Dr. Céline Gounder, said Wednesday that an autopsy was conducted by the New York...
First Call: Steelers reportedly bringing back a familiar face; Alex Ovechkin scores 800th; RMU hockey return date known
Wednesday’s “First Call” features a familiar face potentially rejoining the Pittsburgh Steelers roster. Alex Ovechkin hits a major milestone. And Duquesne’s basketball team wants to find its early season form. Plus, Robert Morris University formalizes another step toward its re-entry to the college hockey world. Help up front The Steelers...
Mike Tomlin, Gene Steratore weigh in on legality of play that injured Steelers QB Kenny Pickett
Once it was clear that Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett was injured during a sack from Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith on Sunday afternoon, the inevitable Twitter-victimizing began. “Why wasn’t that a penalty? Aren’t they supposed to be protecting the quarterbacks? I’ve seen hits less forceful than that get flags! He’s just...
Tim Benz: Get used to backup QB conundrum — Steelers will face it in depth this offseason
With the injury status of Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback Kenny Pickett up in the air, a conversation happening this week is also bound to be had frequently this offseason. Who is the best option to backup Kenny Pickett? As I feared last offseason, the Steelers coaching staff and front office...
Pirates A to Z: After bouncing to bullpen, Vince Velasquez jumps at shot to be a starter again
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Bryse Wilson. Player: Vince Velasquez Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 30 (June 7) Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 212 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Went 3-10 with a...
Alex Ovechkin hits 800 career goals with hat trick in Capitals win over Blackhawks
CHICAGO — Alex Ovechkin scored three times to become the third NHL player with 800 career goals, and the streaking Washington Capitals beat the lowly Chicago Blackhawks, 7-3, on Tuesday night. Ovechkin scored on his first two shots, beating Petr Mrazek 24 seconds into the game before stuffing one home...
Aquinas Academy’s Vinnie Cugini climbs WPIAL scoring list with 48 points in win over Leechburg
Vinnie Cugini took some giant leaps among the WPIAL’s all-time scoring leaders Tuesday night. The Aquinas Academy senior went from 20th to 14th on the all-time list with 48 points. But it was a freshman that keyed a strong fourth quarter, allowing the Crusaders to improve to 5-0 with a...
Class 2A Burrell values longstanding wrestling rivalry with 3A Kiski Area
The Burrell wrestling team last beat neighboring rival Kiski Area in 2011. The Bucs hope this year’s clash — the teams meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Kiski Area High School — can be the end of the decade-long winning streak by the Cavaliers. “This is always a highlight of...
Mind of Mike: Expansive coaching tree part of Leach’s legacyVideo
When Mike Leach first moved to Mississippi State from Washington State, he stayed in the Left Field Lofts at the Bulldogs’ baseball stadium. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments have balconies that look out at the diamond at Dudy Noble Field and are a 3-minute walk from Mississippi State’s football facility and...
Penguins place Jeff Petry on long-term injured reserve, recall Mark Friedman, Drew O’ConnorVideo
The Penguins placed defenseman Jeff Petry on long-term injured reserve retroactive to Sunday because of a suspected left arm injury. During the late stages of a 3-1 home win against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, Petry was hit into the Penguins’ end boards by Sabres forward Alex Tuch and left...
Former Phillies ace, Whiz Kid Curt Simmons dead at 93
PHILADELPHIA — Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. He was 93. His death Tuesday at his Ambler, Pa., home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. One of the greatest pitchers in franchise history, the lefty...
Cardinals QB Kyler Murray out for season with torn ACL
TEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has a torn ACL and will miss the remainder of the season. Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury confirmed the extent of the injury during his Tuesday news conference. The news is not a surprise after the 25-year-old injured his knee on the third...
Purdue hires Illini coordinator Ryan Walters as new coachVideo
Purdue athletic director Mike Bobinski promised to conduct a national search for Jeff Brohm’s replacement. He found the new guy just across the state line. The Boilermakers announced Tuesday they had hired Illinois defensive coordinator Ryan Walters as their head coach less than a week after Brohm left for his...
Column: PGA Tour year in review based on shots from 14 clubsVideo
One swing can go a long way, whether the shot ends up in the water, on the green or in the hole. One swing cost Mito Pereira his first major championship. It validated the rise of Tom Kim. And for Jordan Spieth, it had observers on the edge of their...
Moroccan World Cup ‘dream’ faces biggest test against FranceVideo
DOHA, Qatar — Morocco’s improbable, history-making run at the World Cup is about to get its ultimate test. Africa’s first World Cup semifinalist is playing defending champion France and striker Kylian Mbappé, the leader of a new wave of soccer superstars coming out of an era dominated by Lionel Messi...
WR Cole Beasley comes out of retirement to rejoin BillsVideo
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Receiver Cole Beasley ended a brief retirement to take one more shot at extending his career by reuniting with Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday. Beasley was signed to Buffalo’s practice squad, rejoining the team that cut him in March for salary-cap reasons and...
Lionel Messi, Argentina beat Croatia to reach World Cup finalVideo
LUSAIL, Qatar — Lionel Messi is back in the World Cup final with Argentina on his mission to win soccer’s biggest prize for the first time. And, at 35, he could hardly be playing any better. Messi converted a penalty kick and had a hand in the other two goals...
Robert Morris will open 2023 football season at Air Force
The 30th season of Robert Morris NCAA Division I football in 2023 also will be the first of the joint alliance of the Big South and Ohio Valley conferences. The 10 combined teams, six from the OVC and four from the Big South, will play a six-game league schedule. Robert...
Latrobe alum Bryce Butler named national basketball player of week by D2CIDA
West Liberty junior swingman Bryce Butler, a Latrobe graduate, received national recognition Tuesday when he was named the Division II Conference Information Directors Association Men’s Basketball Player of the Week. Butler, who has helped lead the No. 4 Hilltoppers to a 9-0 start, had 25 points — on 11-of-16 shooting,...
Why do the Penguins lead the NHL in hits?
It’s a conventional wisdom that makes sense in hockey, especially in an age where seemingly every action on the ice is documented to a granular level with advanced metrics. If you have a lot of hits, you probably don’t have the puck a lot. After all, it’s impossible to register...
Chris Wormley knee injury will require surgery, effectively ending his Steelers season
Chris Wormley’s third season with the Pittsburgh Steelers likely is over as a result of a left knee injury he suffered late in the third quarter Sunday in the 16-14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Wormley was seen sporting a brace Monday, and coach Mike Tomlin announced Tuesday that the...
