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Penguins Sidney Crosby, John Marino, Radim Zohorna sidelined with undisclosed illnesses
Penguins forwards Sidney Crosby, Radim Zohorna and defenseman John Marino did not play in Thursday’s road game against the New York Rangers due to undisclosed illnesses. The team announced their statuses via Twitter prior to the game. Aside from noting they are not dealing with covid-19, the team did not...
Back from covid-related hiatus, Pittsburgh Passion to open 2022 season this weekend
Like much of the rest of the world, the Women’s Football Alliance was not immune from disruption in 2020 and 2021. This weekend, the WFA is back — and so are the Pittsburgh Passion. The Passion are scheduled to open their season at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Detroit Venom....
Pirates 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes on leaving opener after forearm spasm: ‘No pain anywhere’
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes, who agreed to the richest contract in franchise history then left the season opener after a spasm of his left forearm, told the Tribune-Review that it was “just a cramp” with “no pain anywhere.” Hayes was removed by medical staff in the bottom of...
Here’s what to see — and what you may not see — in Pitt’s Blue-Gold game Saturday
The news emanating from Pitt’s Blue-Gold Game on Saturday will split into two areas: Plays and players seen and unseen. There will be plenty of both. Coaches are eager to see how players carry what they learned in 14 practices — with hardly anyone watching — into Heinz Field under...
Andrew McCutchen 1st hit of MLB season, with No. 21 patch, as NL DH
Andrew McCutchen of the Milwaukee Brewers got the first hit of the 2022 MLB season. As a National League designated hitter. Wearing a Roberto Clemente No. 21 patch, too. New season, new look across the majors on Opening Day. McCutchen sliced a double in the second inning into the right-field...
Penguins recall forward Filip Hallander once again
For the second time this week, the Penguins have recalled forward Filip Hallander under emergency conditions from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL). In 53 AHL games this season, Hallander has 24 points (10 goals, 14 assists). He recorded an assist for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton during a 3-1 home win against...
2 more Black coaches join Brian Flores in suing NFL alleging racial discrimination
NEW YORK — Two Black coaches joined Brian Flores on Thursday in his lawsuit alleging racist hiring practices by the NFL toward coaches and general managers. The updated lawsuit in Manhattan federal court added coaches Steve Wilks and Ray Horton. Wilks alleges he was discriminated against by the Arizona Cardinals...
Wet forecast forces Lernerville Speedway to again cancel opening night
Lernerville Speedway officials have canceled opening night races scheduled for Friday, as rain and cold temperatures are in the forecast. This is the second consecutive week track officials have decided to delay the start of the season. Lernerville Speedway will now kick off the 2022 season April 22 to not...
Headlined by Oneil Cruz, Pirates spread 6 top-100 prospects across minor league affiliates
When the Pittsburgh Pirates announced the rosters for their four minor league affiliates, their six top-100 prospects as ranked by Baseball America were spread across the top three levels. Shortstop Oneil Cruz (No. 14) and right-hander Roansy Contreras (80) will start the season at Triple-A Indianapolis, middle infielders Nick Gonzales...
Penn State’s Curtis Jacobs steps into new linebacker role
UNIVERSITY PARK — Curtis Jacobs was caught off guard when he met new Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz in December. “It was kind of funny,” the sophomore linebacker said with a laugh. “…I thought he was a little taller.” Wednesday night, Jacobs said he was surprised by something else...
Pirates 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes returns to starting lineup in time for Opening Day at St. Louis
After missing the final week of spring training with a sprained ankle, Ke’Bryan Hayes returned in time to start at third base in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Opening Day lineup at the St. Louis Cardinals. Hayes is one of only three returning Pirates starters from the 2021 opener, along with center...
Pirates finalize Opening Day 28-man roster, signing OF Jake Marisnick, C Andrew Knapp
The Pittsburgh Pirates finalized their 28-man Opening Day roster, signing outfielder Jake Marisnick and catcher Andrew Knapp to one-year contracts to address depth at their positions. Marisnick’s contract will pay him $1.3 million while Knapp’s deal is for $800,000 plus incentives, a source confirmed to the Tribune-Review. To make room...
Baseball’s back: Catch the Trib’s exclusive online MLB preview section
It’s Opening Day, and the Tribune-Review has you covered from the first pitch to the final out this season. To get you prepped, the Trib has compiled an MLB preview, which can be found exclusively as part of our eTrib offering. If you are a print subscriber, you already have...
U mad, bro?: Readers bubbling over Mitch Trubisky’s future, state of Pirates for Opening Day
I’ve got nothing to be angry about this week. I’m taking off a day early. I’m going to Boston for the Frozen Four. I’ll see some of my family that I haven’t seen since the pandemic hit. I cleaned up at the casino on some Final Four and hockey bets....
First Call: Steelers meet with college safety, see pro safety sign elsewhere; Pat Narduzzi on Kenny Pickett’s preferred team
Thursday’s “First Call” starts with more news about the Pittsburgh Steelers safety position. Pitt’s coach shares some details about Kenny Pickett. We have a look at the Penguins game against the New York Rangers. And another local college athlete is getting into business with the WWE. Search still on One...
Hopelessness springs eternal for Pirates fans
It’s been a winter of discontent for Pirates fans. It started Dec. 1 when the Pirates traded catcher Jacob Stallings, a player beloved by fans and his teammates, not long after he won a Gold Glove award for his excellent 2021 season. It was perceived by the Pirates faithful as...
Kentucky, South Carolina, WVU join revived Sun Belt men’s soccer
NEW ORLEANS — The Sun Belt Conference announced Wednesday that it will restart men’s soccer this fall, boosted by three new schools along with soccer-only members Kentucky, South Carolina and West Virginia. The nine-team men’s soccer league will include new members James Madison, Marshall and Old Dominion. Coastal Carolina, Georgia...
Is winning the offseason worth it in baseball? Depends on the yearVideo
TAMPA, Fla. — George Steinbrenner and the New York Yankees once made a habit of winning the offseason. Not coincidentally, they won a lot of titles, too. It hasn’t happened since 2009, when splashy signings CC Sabathia and Mark Teixeira helped New York “buy” its 27th World Series championship. “The...
Free-agent frenzy sends familiar faces to new places in MLBVideo
Many familiar faces with impressive resumes are in new places after one of major league baseball’s wildest free-agent frenzies. Max Scherzer and Corey Seager got megadeals before the lockout. Freddie Freeman had to wait until spring training to get his lucrative contract. Trevor Story jumped leagues and changed positions. Nick...
Cardinals duo Wainwright, Molina keep chasing history, face Pirates in openerVideo
JUPITER, Fla. — Primed to become the most prolific battery in baseball history, St. Louis Cardinals stars Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina didn’t always agree on everything. During one of their earliest outings at Triple-A Memphis, Wainwright kept shaking off Molina’s signs. “He came out to the mound, and he...
Nationals star Juan Soto set for new spot in batting orderVideo
WEST PALM BEACH , Fla. — To the Washington Nationals, too many games ended last season with star Juan Soto watching from the on-deck circle instead of swinging in the batter’s box. Nationals manager Davey Martinez hopes to limit the number of times that occurs this season by moving Soto...
Pirates sign 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes to 8-year, $70 million deal as franchise cornerstone
The Pittsburgh Pirates made Ke’Bryan Hayes their franchise cornerstone just hours before first pitch on Opening Day, reaching an agreement on an eight-year, $70 million contract that is the richest in club history. The deal, first reported by MLB insider Robert Murray and confirmed by the Tribune-Review, includes a club...
Former Texans, Packers OLB Whitney Mercilus retiring
Outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus said he’s retiring, ending a 10-year career in which he made 58 sacks. Mercilus, 31, announced his decision Wednesday via Instagram. The 2012 first-round draft pick from Illinois spent nearly his entire career with the Houston Texans before playing four regular-season games and one playoff contest...
Minor league report: Jonathan Gruden scores twice in Penguins’ winVideo
Two goals by forward Jonathan Gruden led the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to a 3-1 home win against the rival Lehigh Valley Phantoms in Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. Defenseman Matt Bartkowski, a native of Mt. Lebanon, recorded two assists for Wilkes-Barre (31-27-4-4) while forward Sam Poulin contributed a goal,...
NASCAR’s Kevin Harvick still has gas in his tank as he adapts to Next GenVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kevin Harvick, by all measurable statistics, is a fading star trying to keep pace in a NASCAR that now seems more suited for younger drivers. He’s 46 years old, after all, and in his 22nd full NASCAR season. Harvick went winless last year — he actually hasn’t...
