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With 3-homer game, Michael Perez joins Pirates teammates to make historyVideo
When Michael Perez saw the pitch in his sweet spot, he hit it so flush that the Milwaukee Brewers fielders didn’t even bother to turn their heads to see if it cleared the fence. There was never a doubt. “I put a good swing on it,” Perez said. “All I...
Mark Madden: Whether Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang stay or go, Penguins’ offseason looks bleak
If you’re not concerned about the Pittsburgh Penguins’ offseason, you should be. The chances of retaining Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang seem slim. The Penguins don’t appear to much want the former and won’t offer more than three years to the latter. (Letang wants five.) Fanboys feel that parting with...
In full swing: Youth baseball shows renewed life 2 years after lockdown
Eleven-year-old Ian Taylor couldn’t tie the laces of his baseball spikes fast enough. The sweltering 92-degree temperature couldn’t slow Ian or temper his enthusiasm as he rushed toward the ballfield for warmups with his Yankees teammates. They were about to take on the Expos in the ages 10-11 division of...
As the NHL Draft approaches, West Mifflin’s Logan Cooley set to be ‘the highest guy drafted from here’
Logan Cooley is a Pittsburgher. His accent, tinged with a slight inflection based in the South Hills, will verify that. But provincialism didn’t dictate his loyalties as a hockey fan. Chances are, he was the biggest fan of Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin — the long-time Pittsburgh Penguins nemesis —...
Astros’ Kyle Tucker tries to steal home amid PitchCom malfunction
HOUSTON — Houston’s Kyle Tucker was thrown out Thursday night when he tried to steal home while New York Yankees starter Luis Severino tinkered with his malfunctioning PitchCom device. Alex Bregman had just hit a two-run double to put Houston up 2-0, and Tucker was on third with two outs...
Pirates farm report for June 30, 2022: Kevin Newman gets 2 hits for Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 37-36) scored three in the first and held on to beat Nashville (Brewers), 4-3. SS Kevin Newman (groin) went 2 for 5 with two runs scored. 1B Yoshi Tsutsugo (back) went 1 for 4 with a double and an RBI. CF Jake Marisnick (thumb) went 1 for 5....
Penn State’s James Franklin says he embraces Big Ten’s addition of USC, UCLA
When Southern California and UCLA sent shockwaves through college sports by announcing their intention to join the Big Ten on Thursday, Penn State officials — from the university president to the baseball and softball coaches — expressed their excitement about the move. Football coach James Franklin was no different. “This...
Michael Perez hits 3 homers, as Pirates survive Brewers 9th-inning rally
Move over, Bryan Reynolds and Jack Suwinski, and make room for Michael Perez. The catcher became the third Pittsburgh Pirates player this season — and second in as many days — to hit three home runs in a game with a trio of blasts to right field against the Milwaukee...
Nikola Jokic, Nuggets agree on NBA record $264M extension
Nikola Jokic has gone from draft pick No. 41, to two-time MVP, and now the holder of the largest contract in NBA history. Jokic and the Denver Nuggets agreed Thursday to a $264 supermax extension, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations who spoke to The Associated...
Covid-19 at Wimbledon: 3 top-20 men out after positive testsVideo
WIMBLEDON, England — Reigning Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic famously decided not to get vaccinated against covid-19, which prevented him from playing at the Australian Open in January, and, as things stand, will prevent him from entering the United States to compete at the U.S. Open in August. More than two...
Pirates activate Tucupita Marcano from covid-IL, DFA Yu Chang
After taking a timeout, Tucupita Marcano is back with the Pittsburgh Pirates. And Yu Chang ran out of time. The Pirates made a pair of roster moves Thursday before the start of their three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park, activating Marcano from the covid-19 injured list and...
Americans make up one-quarter of remaining men at WimbledonVideo
WIMBLEDON, England — Brandon Nakashima’s victory over 2021 Wimbledon semifinalist Denis Shapovalov at Court 12 on Thursday at the All England Club? Martin Blackman was there. That came after Taylor Fritz used a full-on, headfirst dive to reach an unreachable shot on the way to eliminating Alastair Gray on the...
AP source: Kevin Durant asks for trade from Brooklyn Nets
Kevin Durant has requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, according to a person with direct knowledge of the seismic decision that undoubtedly will have teams scrambling to put together enormous offers for the perennial All-Star. The Nets have been working with Durant to find a trade partner, and he...
Big Ten votes to add USC, UCLA as members starting in 2024
In a seismic shift in college athletics, the Big Ten voted Thursday to add Southern California and UCLA as conference members beginning in 2024. The expansion to 16 teams will happen after the Pac-12’s current media rights contracts with Fox and ESPN expire and make the Big Ten the first...
Florida safety King Mack joins Penn State’s 6th-ranked 2023 recruiting class
Penn State landed one of the top safeties in the nation Thursday when King Mack of St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., made a verbal commitment to coach James Franklin. BREAKING: Penn State picks up commitment No. 16 in its Class of 2023 from On3 Consensus ⭐⭐⭐⭐...
Ex-Penguins scouting director Ryan Bowness joins Senators
Another member of the Penguins’ front office has departed. Ryan Bowness, previously the Penguins’ director of professional scouting, has been hired as assistant general manager of the Ottawa Senators. The 38-year-old Bowness had been a member of the Penguins’ front office for the past six seasons, including three as a...
1 year into NIL era, fresh questions about its future
The first year of the athlete compensation era in college sports evolved into almost everything the NCAA didn’t want when it gave the green light last summer. What was envisioned as a way for college athletes to make some pocket money based on their celebrity has turned into bidding wars...
Productive in college, rookie RBs Jaylen Warren, Mataeo Durant jockey to stick with Steelers
After taking part in a Pittsburgh Steelers minicamp session earlier this summer, Jaylen Warren was asked about the player whose locker was next to him at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. “Who? This guy?” Warren said, motioning to Mataeo Durant. “I don’t even know him.” Warren burst out into laughter. Durant...
Penguins to open preseason Sept. 25
The Pittsburgh Penguins will open the preseason with rare split-squad games against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sept. 25. In total, the Penguins will play in six preseason contests with three at home and three on the road. The schedule: Sept. 25 — vs. Columbus Blue Jackets, 1 p.m. Sept....
Pittsburgh-area boxers back in action Saturday at Washington County fairgrounds
Pittsburgh-area fighters will be back in the ring Saturday for a full night of boxing at “Battle at the Fairgrounds II” in Washington County. “We’re excited to return to the Washington County Fairgrounds for the third time,” said Monroeville promoter Derek Gionta. “We have a nice trio of professional fights...
Ex-Penguins defenseman Philip Samuelsson signs in Germany
Former Penguins defenseman Philip Samuelsson has signed with the Fischtown Pinguins of Germany’s Deutsche Eishockey Liga. The Pinguins announced Samuelsson’s signing via a release on Thursday. Samuelsson, 30, was a second-round pick (No. 61 overall) of the Penguins in the 2009 NHL draft and appeared in five NHL games (with...
Primoz Roglic aims to stop Tadej Pogacar from winning 3rd straight Tour
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Primoz Roglic must find a way to stop his Slovenian rival Tadej Pogacar from winning the Tour de France for the third straight time. While Pogacar remains the firm race favorite, Roglic eyes a hat trick of French wins this year when the three-week race starts in...
Penguins A to Z: Brock McGinn delivered as advertisedVideo
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 —...
First Call: Where Steelers’ Chris Boswell ranks among NFL kickers; Pirates host hot division-leading Brewers
In Thursday’s “First Call,” we find out where Steelers kicker Chris Boswell ranks among the best at his position in the NFL — and within his own division. A former WPIAL star is looking to imprint his team’s NFL success a bit more this season. And the Pirates may be...
Steelers 2-a-days: Veterans Damontae Kazee, Karl Joseph jockey for position among safeties
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2022 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, two per day, between June 11...
