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Isaac Mattson found himself in a precarious position Saturday afternoon, and it had nothing to do with taking an early-morning flight from Memphis and arriving at PNC Park just a few hours before first pitch. Recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis, the Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed reliever inherited a runner on third base...

In the waning days of Ben Roethlisberger’s career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, coach Mike Tomlin was looking at traits he desired in his next quarterback. It was during the 2021 bye week that Tomlin studied quarterback mobility and its impact on the NFL product. He analyzed trends and ways mobility...

The Pittsburgh Pirates revealed their Hall of Fame Class of 2025 in advance of Saturday afternoon’s matchup at PNC Park against the Philadelphia Phillies. This year’s three-member class is composed of outfielder Kiki Cuyler, pitcher Vern Law and outfielder/first baseman Al Oliver. Cuyler (1898-1950) played for the Pirates from 1921-27,...

The Pittsburgh Pirates made roster moves Saturday afternoon ahead of their home game vs. the Philadelphia Phillies. Catcher Endy Rodriguez was placed on the 10-day injured list and, with Joey Bart still sidelined because of a concussion, fellow catcher Brett Sullivan had his contract selected from Triple-A Indianapolis. To make...

Pitt football’s Class of 2026 recruiting weekend continued to produce commitments Saturday. Three-star defensive back recruit Kentrail Mcrae Jr., three-star wide receiver Jaydon Dunbar, three-star linebacker Isaiah Simmons and three-star Peters Township linebacker Reston Lehman announced their verbal commitments Saturday. AGTG!! I’M HOME????????@CHS_Tornadoes @ThorJoz @Coach_JBanks @ARCHIECOLLINS_ @CoachDuzzPittFB pic.twitter.com/gR0hdeF0vJ— Kentrail Mcrae...

While Aaron Rodgers signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers was dominating the news cycle, Mason Rudolph was talking baseball with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday afternoon at PNC Park. The Steelers quarterback, along with tight end Connor Heyward, chatted with Pirates relievers David Bednar and Chase Shugart about everything from favorite...

For the first time in nearly 70 years, boxing is returning to Boston’s famed Fenway Park. The 11-fight card is the culmination of years of effort by twin brothers and longtime public schoolteachers who grew up in Watertown and want to revitalize boxing in the city that was home to...

Scott Peyman has been coaching the Bushy Run American Legion baseball for 11 seasons. But the 2025 season is something new for the coach. Bushy Run has a mixture of old and young players. “I have never had this happen,” Peyman said. “I usually have an older team or I...

A federal judge has approved terms of a sprawling $2.8 billion antitrust settlement that will upend the way college sports have been run for more than a century. In short, schools can now directly pay players through licensing deals — a concept that goes against the foundation of amateurism that...

Players to watch at the 125th U.S. Open on June 12-15 at Oakmont Country Club: Scottie Scheffler Age: 29 Country: United States World ranking: 1 Worldwide wins: 19 Majors: Masters (2022, 2024), PGA Championship (2025) U.S. Open appearances: 7 Best finish: Runner-up in 2022 at The Country Club Backspin: The...

The prevailing wisdom is that Aaron Rodgers gives the Pittsburgh Steelers a better chance to win. Win what, exactly? It would be tangibly better for the Steelers to go 4-13 than to go 9-8. (See Commanders, Washington.) This is 41-year-old Rodgers, not MVP Rodgers. The Steelers roster is dotted with...

A look back at the nine previous U.S. Opens held at Oakmont Country Club: 1927 The good: The U.S. Open makes its debut at Oakmont. The bad: There are only two under-par rounds in the tournament. The ugly: Somebody had to win: Tommy Armour and Harry Cooper go to a...

Oakmont Country Club finally had done it: exposed Angel Cabrera as a pretender rather than a contender. Cabrera held the halfway lead during the 2007 U.S. Open but shot 76 in the third round, and, suddenly, his chances of winning a major championship seemed slim. Not that anyone in attendance...

David Bednar has basked in the adulation that comes with being an All-Star closer for his hometown team, walking from the bullpen to the mound to the Pittsburgh Steelers anthem, “Renegade,” amid cheers at PNC Park. But Bednar has endured the flip side, going from leading the major leagues with...

Bucs Beat Q&A: Pirates shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa What was it like to meet a relative when you were introduced to Ralph Kiner’s son, Scott, while in New York last month for the Mets series? It was awesome. It was kind of weird that the Mets did way more for me...

Here’s a look at next week’s Pirates schedule: vs. Marlins 6:40 p.m. Monday (SN PIT) 6:40 p.m. Tuesday (SN PIT) 12:35 p.m. Wednesday (SN PIT) • Two sad scenes played out for the Marlins this week when they hosted the woeful Colorado Rockies at loanDepot Park, beginning with attendance. Granted,...

Sean Sullivan Position: RHP Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 195 pounds Level: Double-A Altoona Notable: Last summer, Sean Sullivan dealt with a shoulder injury that ended his campaign with the Altoona Curve in late June after 15 appearances (13 starts), depriving the right-hander of an opportunity to build off his 2023 season,...

EDMONTON, Alberta — Brad Marchand scored on a breakaway in double overtime and the defending champion Florida Panthers punched back against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of their Stanley Cup Final rematch, winning 5-4 on Friday night to even the series. Marchand’s second goal of the night 8:04 into...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 33-26) lost 4-1 to Memphis (Cardinals). RF Billy Cook (.249) went 3 for 4 with a double and a run scored. LF Ronny Simon (.365) went 2 for 4 with his fifth stolen base in his Indianapolis debut after being claimed on waivers from Miami. LHP Hunter Barco...

Nick Gonzales watched Isiah Kiner-Falefa drop a bunt that rolled slowly down the third base line before stopping in fair territory, leaving the bases loaded for the Pittsburgh Pirates with no outs in the ninth inning. “I was as excited as if someone hit a homer,” Gonzales said. “To see...

When Spencer Lee first heard he was chosen for the WPIAL Hall of Fame, the former Franklin Regional wrestler felt too young for the honor. The full story of his career isn’t written. “I’m still competing,” Lee said he briefly thought. “I’m not retired yet. Why am I in the...