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Browns QB Deshaun Watson again denies sexual misconduct claims
BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson reiterated he never committed sexual misconduct and said he plans to keep fighting to clear his name. Watson, who is facing civil lawsuits from 24 massage therapists in Texas accusing him of sexual assault and harassment during private sessions, on Tuesday stood...
Lawrenceville grandmother unwittingly plays pickleball with Steelers T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, Minkah Fitzpatrick
She has become a viral sensation on Twitter. She has been interviewed by newspapers and TV stations, and she has done the morning radio show circuit. Meg Burkardt’s time in the spotlight has exceeded her allotted 15 minutes, but she is not done soaking in the attention. “I’m going to...
Penguins promote Chris Pryor to assistant general manager
Chris Pryor, a longtime lieutenant of Penguins general manager Ron Hextall, was promoted to assistant general manager of the franchise Tuesday. He replaces Patrik Allvin, who left the organization in January to take over as general manager of the Vancouver Canucks. Pryor, 61, was previously the Penguins director of player...
Serena Williams gets wild-card entry for Wimbledon singles
Serena Williams is going to play at Wimbledon, after all. The All England Club announced Tuesday that Williams was awarded a wild-card entry for singles, marking her return to Grand Slam action after a year away. The owner of a professional era-record 23 Grand Slam singles trophies, and as big...
Gymnasts from Ultimate Gymnastics win state, regional medals
Gymnasts from Ultimate Gymnastics in Delmont competed at state meets and state championships at various levels last month. Six members of the school earned state medals. Renee Ruggeri, owner of Ultimate Gymnastics, has been coaching the sport for more than 40 years and helped guide the group to success. Kiski...
Mitch Keller shows growth by expanding pitch portfolio, diversifying usage
It’s probably too early to say that Mitch Keller is “reinventing himself.” Based on his struggles at the Major League level (9-22 career record, 5.79 ERA), it’s easier to argue that the first edition of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher has never been a completely finished product. But the 26-year-old right-hander...
Penguins A to Z: Ty Glover will be a long-term projectVideo
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: Tampa Bay’s quest for a ‘3-peat’ worthy of praise from Pittsburgh, not jealousy
One thing I love about Pittsburgh as a sports town is that it can still surprise me on occasion. Every now and then, something sports-related fires up people, and I never saw it comin’. From time to time, yinz get a bee in your Black and Gold bonnets that I...
First Call: Steelers defender endorses Mitch Trubisky; surprising prediction on where Bill Belichick may coach after Patriots
Tuesday’s “First Call” finds some Pittsburgh Steelers support for Mitch Trubisky as the team’s new quarterback. A potential target for the Steelers to add if they want some pass-rushing depth. A quote that perfectly sums up New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba. And an off-the-wall prediction about where Bill Belichick...
Steelers 2-a-days: Chris Boswell due new contract, Miles Boykin a reclamation from Ravens
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...
Andrew Wiggins delivers as Warriors take 3-2 lead on Celtics in NBA Finals
SAN FRANCISCO — Exhibiting a determined confidence and grit all game, Andrew Wiggins single-handedly took the pressure off Stephen Curry and delivered the best game yet of his eight-year career. Now, the first-time All-Star is on the cusp of becoming a first-time NBA champion — and helping Curry capture yet...
Pirates blow 5-run lead to Cardinals to suffer 7th consecutive defeat
When Mitch Keller walked off the mound at Busch Stadium, the right-hander had tossed five scoreless innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates were holding a five-run lead over the St. Louis Cardinals. Then came the collapse. Dylan Carlson hit a three-run home run as the Cardinals rallied with a five-run sixth...
Stars Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan back for U.S. for World Cup qualifiersVideo
Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan have been included on the U.S. roster for next month’s CONCACAF W Championship, which will determine four of the region’s teams in the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Rapinoe and Morgan have not been on a U.S. roster since last October as coach Vlatko Andonovski evaluated...
Winnipeg brewery to Trotz: Free beer for life to coach JetsVideo
A Winnipeg brewery says it will give Barry Trotz free beer for life if he returns to his native province to coach the Jets. Little Brown Jug Brewing Company and a local sports talk show launched the campaign Monday, several months into the NHL club’s coaching search. Trotz became available...
Daniel Suarez’s win at last delivers a Mexican NASCAR winnerVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Here are some things to know about Daniel Suarez’s long journey before becoming the first Mexico-born winner at the top level of NASCAR: — When he decided as a child in Monterrey to seriously pursue a career as a racecar driver, Suarez’s father closed his well-known automobile...
Avalanche have high expectations in Stanley Cup FinalVideo
Expectations for the Colorado Avalanche have not diminished since the start of the playoffs. They were favored to win the Western Conference and reach the Stanley Cup Final, and now that they’re here, oddsmakers think they have an edge over the Tampa Bay Lightning, who have won the last two...
Pitt lands well-traveled point guard Dior Johnson for Class of 2022
Jeff Capel’s efforts to resurrect Pitt’s basketball program yielded a potentially big catch Monday when four-star Dior Johnson, one of the top point guards in the Class of 2022, announced plans to enroll this year. Johnson is ranked 38th overall in his class and the No. 7 point guard, according...
Phil Mickelson not giving up on playing PGA TourVideo
BROOKLINE, Mass. — Phil Mickelson stuck to his script and showed restraint when put in tough spots at the U.S. Open, a big change for him. Except on Monday, he was using words instead of his golf clubs. Still to come is the major reputed to be the toughest test...
Pirates recall IF Hoy Park, OF Canaan Smith-Njigba, RHP Bryse Wilson
The Pittsburgh Pirates made roster moves that increased the number of position players available for their four-game series at St. Louis — which includes a doubleheader Tuesday — but leaves their bullpen short. The Pirates recalled infielderHoy Park and outfielder Canaan Smith-Njigba from Triple-A Indianapolis before Monday’s game at St....
For 1st time since ’03, Federer, Nadal, Djokovic out of ATP top 2
None of the so-called Big Three of men’s tennis — Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic — was in the No. 1 or No. 2 spots in the ATP rankings Monday, the first time that’s been the case in nearly 20 years. Daniil Medvedev rose one place to return...
Duquesne men’s basketball adds Bowling Green transfer Joe Reece
The Duquesne men’s basketball roster expanded Monday as 6-foot-8 forward Joe Reece will join the program for the 2022-23 season. Reece is the 10th member of the current recruiting class. He has enrolled and has joined his new teammates in summer workouts. “I expect Joe to be a real asset...
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins sign defenseman Clay HanusVideo
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins signed defenseman Clay Hanus to a one-year American Hockey League (AHL) contract for the 2022-23 season. Hanus, 21, just concluded his junior career in the Western Hockey League (WHL). Last season, with the Portland Winterhawks, Hanus appeared in 68 games and posted a career-best 74 points (18...
Hempfield grad Jacob Boord competes at NCAA Division III track and field championships
The numbers don’t lie. Jacob Boord fell “just short.” Boord, a WPIAL javelin champion while at Hempfield and a current Allegheny sophomore, nearly landed in the medals round at the recent NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Who knows where it would have gone from there? But his...
Plum grad Casile helps lead W&J women’s lacrosse to PAC title with MVP performance on defenseVideo
Conventional wisdom says defense wins championships. And yet, when championships are won, defensive players seldom receive the spoils. Washington & Jefferson women’s lacrosse defender Sam Casile earned a little respect for defensive players everywhere. After the Presidents secured their second consecutive Presidents’ Athletic Conference title and NCAA Division III Tournament...
Orioles CEO insists team won’t leave Baltimore
BALTIMORE — Orioles CEO John Angelos said Monday the team will remain in Baltimore — and that he and his parents have never contemplated otherwise. Angelos’ comments — released by the team — came days after he was sued by his brother Lou Angelos. Lou claimed in last week’s lawsuit...
