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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Wednesday that he is aware of a video that showed receiver Stefon Diggs passing a bag of pink crystals to women on a boat. Vrabel declined to comment on whether he has spoken to Diggs about it. “Any conversations that...

Pulling off an epic comeback late Tuesday night set up the Pittsburgh Pirates for a series victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday afternoon. Paul Skenes was the man entrusted to facilitate that result at Chase Field, with Skenes riding a streak of four consecutive quality starts, (none of which...

Three of the ACC’s top men’s basketball teams will visit the Petersen Events Center next season as part of Pitt’s nine-game home conference schedule. Duke, which was a Final Four team this past season, as well as Louisville, ranked No. 21 in the final AP Top 25, and No. 22...

After missing the first day of organized team activities, cornerback Darius Slay roamed the practice field Wednesday for the Pittsburgh Steelers, using his time on a rainy day to get to know his new teammates. Playing for just his third NFL team in 13 seasons, Slay said it was important...

From the pristine fairways and lightning-fast greens to the punishing bunkers and club-twisting rough, Oakmont Country Club is one of the toughest tests for even the world’s best golfers, who will descend upon Western Pennsylvania for the 125th U.S. Open from June 12-15. TribLive is producing a hole-by-hole look at...

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed catcher Joey Bart on the seven-day concussion injured list Wednesday afternoon ahead of their series finale in Phoenix against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Bart started Tuesday’s contest, a 9-6 comeback win for the Pirates, but took a backswing to the helmet in the fourth inning. In the...

Part of a three-man position group, he still is considered by most to be No. 4 on the depth chart. But don’t tell that to Skylar Thompson. He’s enjoying life with the Pittsburgh Steelers. “I’ve loved it,” Thompson, a fourth-year quarterback, said after Wednesday’s organized team activities session. “It’s been...

BORMIO, Italy — Not content with being the first Mexican cyclist to lead the Giro d’Italia, Isaac Del Toro claimed a statement win on one of the race’s trickiest stages to add some precious seconds to his slender advantage. The 21-year-old Del Toro had time to raise his arms over...

The Breeders’ Cup world championships are returning to New York in 2027 at the rebuilt Belmont Park, following a massive renovation project to revitalize one of the most important horse racing tracks in the country. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, along with officials from the Breeders’ Cup and the New...

EDMONTON, Alberta — The Edmonton Oilers will likely be without hard-hitting forward Zach Hyman for the remainder of the playoffs because of an undisclosed injury to his right arm, coach Kris Knoblauch announced Wednesday. Without providing details on the nature of the injury, Knoblauch said Hyman was scheduled to have...

PARIS — Iga Swiatek is always quite good against Emma Raducanu. Always quite good at the French Open, too, of course. So it made sense that the latest matchup between these two Grand Slam champions, which came in the second round at Court Philippe-Chatrier on Wednesday, would end up with...

HOUSTON — Houston right-hander Ronel Blanco will have season-ending Tommy John surgery next week. The team made the announcement Wednesday after Blanco got a second opinion. He was placed on the injured list last week with inflammation in his throwing elbow, a few days after his last start on May...

FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — Columbus goalkeeper Patrick Schulte will miss the United States’ friendlies against Turkey and Switzerland ahead of the CONCACAF Gold Cup because of an oblique injury and was replaced on the roster Wednesday by Chicago’s Chris Brady. Schulte was hurt during warmups ahead of Saturday’s Major League Soccer...

Wet weather forced the WPIAL to postpone Wednesday’s scheduled softball championships by a day and move them away from Cal (Pa.). Rain initially led the WPIAL to delay start times for the Class 4A, 5A and 6A finals while trying to wait out the rain Wednesday at Lilley Field. But...

As a manager who enjoyed a playing career of nearly a decade, Don Kelly can relate closely to those on the Pittsburgh Pirates roster whom he now leads. Nothing came guaranteed to Kelly during his MLB days as he was designated for assignment a total of nine times. Like he...

OTAs are underway at the Pittsburgh Steelers’ South Side complex. On the offensive side of the ball, they don’t matter. Little can be accomplished. The first-string quarterback isn’t there. The backup quarterbacks are getting the reps. Top wideout DK Metcalf didn’t bother attending the first day. Perhaps because the QB expected...

When it comes to attendance at organized team activities, it seems like Pittsburgh Steelers players assign a level of importance based on how the question is asked. And who the subject of the question may be. In general, tight end Pat Freiermuth placed a high value on spring practices. “Being...

Terry Bradshaw hates the thought of the Pittsburgh Steelers signing Aaron Rodgers. The Steelers won’t be practicing against the Carolina Panthers this summer. An ex-Penguin continues to help the cause of the Edmonton Oilers. And a Pitt hoops alum is hoping to increase his NBA draft stock. All that and...

After the first day of organized team activities at the Pittsburgh Steelers’ practice facility, quarterback Mason Rudolph was asked about “the noise” surrounding the prospect of Aaron Rodgers joining the team. “That’s nothing new to me. There’s been constant noise,” Rudolph replied. “That’s the nature of the NFL. I’ve been...

About 200,000 people will flock to Oakmont Country Club for the U.S. Open golf championship. Danny Sink, USGA’s senior director of U.S. Open Championships, is advising local residents to use alternate routes to reach their destinations and avoid the crowded roads. With shuttle buses running to and from off-site parking...

The Pittsburgh Pirates were shut out for the MLB-leading ninth time in 55 games (constituting 16% of their season) Monday night in Phoenix against the Diamondbacks. For much of Tuesday’s contest at Chase Field, it looked as if shutout No. 10 of the season might be forthcoming for the Pirates....

RALEIGH, N.C. — It’s one win in a series otherwise going resoundingly against them. The Carolina Hurricanes still face a long and improbable climb ahead against the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. For now, the reward from Monday’s sweep-averting road win is simply another chance to play at home...