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Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence says teammate Micah Parsons is his target 
FRISCO, Texas — DeMarcus Lawrence used to say he didn’t care about sacks as long as he felt he was being productive — until Micah Parsons led the Dallas Cowboys in that category while winning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2021. The veteran defensive end just might be...
Rafael Nadal advances to another French Open final after opponent's injury 
PARIS — Rafael Nadal was locked in a tight, compelling and lengthy French Open semifinal Friday when his opponent, third-seeded Alexander Zverev, ran to chase a shot and twisted his right ankle. Zverev crumpled to the ground, wailing in agony and clutching at his lower leg. His black outfit, arms...
Pirates GM on sweeping Dodgers: 'You've got to celebrate and turn the page really quickly'
Watching the Pittsburgh Pirates sweep a three-game series at the Los Angeles Dodgers had a profound impact on Ben Cherington, but not necessarily the way one would expect. “I thought it threw off my sleep schedule,” Cherington joked Friday at PNC Park. The Pirates general manager was measured in his...
Pirates' David Bednar named NL reliever of the month
David Bednar punctuated a marvelous month with a “gritty” two-inning, 50-pitch outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers and an expletive to express his excitement. After notching seven saves in May, the Pittsburgh Pirates closer was named NL reliever of the month. “It’s cool. It’s definitely an honor but, ultimately, it...
Tuzar Skipper's return is Steelers’ latest attempt at fortifying depth at OLB
In their quest to shore up depth at a prime position on defense, the Pittsburgh Steelers this week turned to a familiar face. It was a friendly one, at least in how the overture was received. “This is my low-key home,” Tuzar Skipper said Thursday after his first on-field practice...
Women's golf youth movement includes rising stars Ko, Korda
SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. — Women’s golf is on the rise, a momentum swing not lost on fans and sponsors. With an abundance of emerging stars gaining notoriety, the sport is drawing more attention — and sponsorships — in the post-covid era. Tickets sales for this week’s U.S. Women’s Open are...
Can Gauff top Swiatek? At Surprise Slam, anything can happen
PARIS — Even Coco Gauff looked ahead to her French Open final against Iga Swiatek and concluded: “She’s definitely the favorite going into the match, on paper.” In an interview last weekend, Swiatek’s sports psychologist, Daria Abramowicz, saw the way the bracket was developing and spoke of her client “being...
Bills add experience, depth by signing receiver Tavon Austin
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills have added experienced depth to an already crowded receiver group by signing Tavon Austin to a one-year contract. The Bills made the signing official by announcing it Friday, a day after Austin first revealed the move by posting a message on social media. Austin...
FitzMagic runs out: 39-year-old journeyman QB Ryan Fitzpatrick retiring
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The FitzMagic has run out. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is retiring, he confirmed to The Associated Press in a text message on Friday, ending a career that spanned 17 seasons and nine teams and made him one of the NFL’s most colorful and beloved journeymen. It was a...
Mark Madden: Steelers LB Devin Bush does have something to prove
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offseason is the gift that keeps on giving. Inside linebacker Devin Bush: “I don’t think I’ve got to prove anything to anybody.” Are you sure? The Steelers didn’t pick up your contract’s fifth-year option. Last season, you either didn’t bounce all the way back from knee surgery...
Joe Girardi fired by Phillies, replaced by Rob Thomson
PHILADELPHIA — Joe Girardi was fired by the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday after his team’s terrible start, becoming the first major league manager to lose his job this season. Philadelphia said bench coach Rob Thomson will become interim manager for the rest of the season. Expected to contend for an...
Penguins A to Z: Michael Chaput is far from a priority but can meet expectations once again 
With the Penguins’ 2021-22 season coming to a quick ending in the first round of the playoffs, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 54 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until the 2022-23 season —...
Tim Benz: Steelers in better position to handle loss of Stephon Tuitt this time around — if they are smart and lucky
The subtraction of Stephon Tuitt from the Steelers depth chart in 2022 doesn’t have to hurt the defense as much as it did last year. If the Steelers address it right. And if they get a little lucky. For as much of a fan as I was of Tuitt as...
First Call: Ex-Pirate flirts with perfect game; David Bednar named a top trade candidate; Steelers linked to free agent tackle 
Friday’s “First Call” has a free agent connection to the Steelers. The NFL is shelving covid-19 testing. An ex-Pirate pitcher turned in a fantastic effort Thursday. And is David Bednar destined to be traded off the Pirates roster? Going “Fishing”? ESPN.com published a list of the top 10 remaining free...
Celtics have huge 4th, beat Warriors in Game 1 of NBA Finals 
SAN FRANCISCO — Once Boston’s balanced roster of NBA Finals first-timers found a groove from long range, the determined Celtics delivered a memorable comeback and rallied past Stephen Curry and the Golden State old guard. Jaylen Brown fueled the late charge and scored 24 points, Al Horford hit six 3-pointers...
Yankees' Jameson Taillon takes perfect game into 8th inning
NEW YORK — Jameson Taillon retired Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout in the seventh inning and sensed perfection might be possible. When that crumbled an inning later, he wasn’t as bummed about blowing a shot at history as he was about giving up the game’s first run. “I was pretty...
Celtics use huge 4th quarter to beat Warriors in Game 1 of NBA Finals
SAN FRANCISCO — Jaylen Brown fueled a comeback charge and scored 24 points, Al Horford hit six 3-pointers and the Boston Celtics rode the most lopsided fourth quarter in NBA Finals history to a 120-108 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 on Thursday night. Horford finished with...
Pirates farm report for June 2, 2022: Andres Alvarez homer lifts Altoona to win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 25-25) was held in check by Omaha (Royals), 4-1. CF Travis Swaggerty (.273) went 2 for 4. DH Bligh Madris (.257) went 2 for 3 with a home run, his fourth. 1B Mason Martin (.233) went 0 for 4 with three strikeouts. SS Oneil Cruz (.216) returned after...
Avalanche shut out Oilers for 2-0 series lead
DENVER — Nazem Kadri had three assists in a 2-minute, 4-second span in the second period, backup Pavel Francouz stopped 24 shots for his second career playoff shutout and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Edmonton Oilers, 4-0, on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals....
Longtime NFL running back Frank Gore signs 1-day contract to retire with 49ers 
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Frank Gore signed a one-day contract with the San Francisco 49ers and announced his retirement from the NFL. Gore spent the first 10 years of his 16-year career with the 49ers and returned to end his career as one of the most prolific runners in league...
Twins broadcaster Jim Kaat uses offensive nickname for Yankees pitcher 
DETROIT — Minnesota Twins broadcaster Jim Kaat referred to New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes as “Nestor the Molestor” during a broadcast Thursday, the second offensive remark in the past year by the 83-year-old Hall of Fame pitcher while calling a game. As Minnesota’s Chris Archer struck out Detroit star...
Idaho State assistant football coach charged with 2017 Arizona murder 
POCATELLO, Idaho — Idaho State assistant football coach DaVonte’ Neal was arrested on suspicion of killing a man in Arizona, and the school intends to terminate his contract. Neal was charged with one count of first-degree murder, one count of drive-by-shooting and one count of discharging a firearm at a...
Sweden's Ingrid Lindblad sets U.S. Women's Open amateur mark with 6-under-par 65 
SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. — Ingrid Lindblad decided months ago that she wanted to stay in college instead of turning professional. That might be a financial decision she comes to regret. The 22-year-old Swede shot the lowest round by an amateur in the 77-year history of the U.S. Women’s Open, a...
Former Masters champ Hideki Matsuyama disqualified from Memorial for club violation 
DUBLIN, Ohio — Former Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama was disqualified Thursday when officials determined he had too much paint on the face of his 3-wood that he was using for alignment. It was the first time Matsuyama, who won the Memorial in 2014 for his first PGA Tour victory, was...
Transformative year: Black coaches now lead 50% of NBA teams 
SAN FRANCISCO — It’s an annual occurrence in the NBA. Teams change head coaches, and the roster of candidates who should get those jobs starts getting bandied about, and especially in recent years those lists almost always included Black candidates. Case in point: Ime Udoka, who is of Nigerian descent....


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