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Penn State’s James Franklin has high praise for players, coaches
STATE COLLEGE — James Franklin reiterated Saturday a point he made at Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas not long ago: He thinks, between players and coaches, that the 2025 team is his best personnel in 12 years at Penn State. We got our first full-blown look at that...
Bushy Run American Legion team disqualified from Mid-Atlantic Super Regional
The state champion Bushy Run American Legion baseball team was disqualified from the Mid-Atlantic Super Regional because of a deadline issue with clearances for players 18 and older. Adult players must have clearances completed and approved before the start of the Mid-Atlantic tournament, which begins Aug. 6 in Hanover, Md....
Steelers inside the ropes: 2nd-teamers, officials steal show for big crowd
With several high-profile Pittsburgh Steelers taking the day off and/or nursing minor injuries, it was a handful of second-teamers and some actual NFL officials who drew plenty of attention from one of the biggest crowds at Saint Vincent College in recent memory. With Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf and T.J. Watt...
Rockies overcome another deficit, rally with 6-run 6th inning to clinch series win over Pirates
For the Pittsburgh Pirates, the best way to recover from blowing a nine-run cushion in a loss to the Colorado Rockies on Friday night was to have two-time All-Star Paul Skenes start Saturday afternoon. Liover Peguero provided the pop to provide the Pirates a four-run lead, and Skenes served as...
Chase Briscoe in familiar spot in Iowa after claiming 6th pole position of season
NEWTON, Iowa — Chase Briscoe is starting on the pole for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway. Finishing up front on a regular basis is his next goal. Briscoe won his sixth pole position of the season during Saturday’s qualifying, running a lap of 136.933 mph. Despite his...
Steelers camp report: Backups get chance to shine as vets get day off after Friday Night Lights
Following on the heels of the Friday Night Lights practice at Latrobe’s Memorial Stadium, Mike Tomlin gave many of his Pittsburgh Steelers veterans the day off Saturday. Taking a seat for the workout under the sun at Saint Vincent College were quarterback Aaron Rodgers, wide receiver DK Metcalf and Jonnu...
Arthur Smith willingly adapting to change in his 2nd year as Steelers offensive coordinatorVideo
Arthur Smith learned countless lessons from his late father, FedEx founder Fred Smith, the ability to adapt being chief among them. Smith doesn’t credit his father’s business acumen that made him a billionaire as the reason he’s able to embrace change in his job as Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator. It...
Full Count: A blown 9-run lead at Rockies has Jim Rooker wondering how low Pirates will go
Jim Rooker knows what you’re thinking. Yes, he’s glad Pittsburgh Pirates play-by-play announcer Greg Brown didn’t dare utter the words Friday night after a nine-run first inning against the Colorado Rockies. “If we lose this game, I’ll walk back to Pittsburgh.” The Philadelphia Phillies made Rooker regret making that statement...
The week ahead: Pirates to welcome Giants, Reds
Here’s a look at next week’s Pittsburgh Pirates schedule: vs. Giants 6:40 p.m. Monday (SN PIT) 6:40 p.m. Tuesday (SN PIT) 12:35 p.m. Wednesday (SN PIT) • The Giants come to town looking for revenge after being swept by the Pirates earlier this week. The Bucs outscored San Francisco, 11-7,...
Pirates prospect watch: Reliever Beau Burrows completes tour of minor-league system
Beau Burrows Position: RHP Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 210 pounds Level: Triple-A Notable: Beau Burrows has visited his share of Pirates minor-league facilities this season. The righty reliever was called up to Triple-A Indianapolis this week to complete his tour through the Bucs minor-league system. He suited up for Low-A Bradenton,...
Steelers bring back a noticeably-slimmer Breiden Fehoko, place Dean Lowry on IR
As he walked into the defensive line meeting room soon after officially re-signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday morning, Breiden Fehoko was booed. It was good-natured ribbing by his ex- (and now again) teammates — but it could have been because Fehoko was barely recognizable after losing so much...
Bucs Beat Q&A: Andy Bednar talks trade, memories of son David’s time as Pirates closer
David Bednar’s father, Andy, talks with TribLive for this week’s Bucs Beat Q&A: How hard was it to see David get traded after being able to enjoy watching him play for the Pirates? I think about this a lot. Originally, you’re happy that your kid is going to play college...
Pirates recall righty reliever Dauri Moreta, who returns to majors after Tommy John surgery
The Pittsburgh Pirates shook up their bullpen a day after it blew a nine-run lead against baseball worst team. The Pirates recalled right-handed reliever Dauri Moreta from Triple-A Indianapolis before Saturday’s game against the Colorado Rockies, marking his return to the major leagues after recovering from Tommy John surgery. To...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Even a salary cap couldn’t fix the Pirates
MLB needs a salary cap. The payroll imbalance is too great. Four layers of playoffs disguise and dilute the competitive imbalance by adding an element of randomness. But too many teams have zero chance going into a given season. Or, in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ case, a given decade. A salary...
After pulling double duty with Franklin Regional soccer, football, Joey Bayne takes on new challenge
For years, Joey Bayne kicked soccer balls and footballs in the hopes of playing one or both sports at the next level. His grind was year-round, and he did double-duty playing soccer and football in the same season at Franklin Regional. You might call him the fall guy. But it...
‘A quarterback’s best friend’: Desmond Reid enhances Pitt’s offense in multiple waysVideo
Desmond Reid already has proved he can hurt opposing defenses in a multitude of ways. His 962 rushing yards last year offered clear evidence of his abilities as a ball carrier. Reid also caught 52 passes for 579 yards, making him the Panthers’ top receiver from 2024, as well. And...
Rockies overcome Pirates’ 9-run 1st inning, cap comeback with Brenton Doyle’s walk-off homer
When the Pittsburgh Pirates turned the thin air at Coors Field into rarefied air with a 10-hit, nine-run first inning, it looked like they were headed for a runaway victory against the worst team in baseball. Instead, the Colorado Rockies staged an incredible comeback. Brenton Doyle hit a two-run, walk-off...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 1, 2025: Billy Cook knocks in 4 runs as Indy wins in 10 innings
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 62-42) scored three runs in the top of 10th and defeated Iowa (Cubs), 8-5, in extra innings. LF Billy Cook (.252) was 3 for 5 with a double, triple, two runs scored and four RBIs. DH Nick Yorke (.270) was 1 for 4 with a walk, two RBIs...
Steelers Inside the Ropes: Annual night practice at Latrobe draws more than 13,000
The annual Friday Night Lights practice at Latrobe Memorial Stadium attracted an overflow crowd of 13,653 on Friday. Fans were treated to the second padded workout of training camp for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Some highlights: • Mason Rudolph and rookie Will Howard led the offense back from a 0-3 deficit...
Chicago’s Wrigley Field chosen to host 2027 MLB All-Star Game
CHICAGO — The Friendly Confines are set to host The Midsummer Classic. Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred made it official, announcing during a news conference Friday at home plate that the 2027 All-Star Game will be held at Wrigley Field. Baseball’s second-oldest ballpark hasn’t hosted an All-Star Game since 1990. Chicago...
Bristol Motor Speedway set to host Tennessee’s first MLB game with record crowdVideo
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Bristol Motor Speedway is ready to make history by hosting the first MLB game in Tennessee. The stage, or in this case the racetrack, has been set for the biggest crowd for a regular-season baseball game at Saturday night’s MLB Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and...
Allshouse, Shefchek revived Westmoreland County Amateur, which tees off Saturday
When Bob Allshouse hits his drive on No. 1 at Greensburg Country Club, it will mark the 46th consecutive year he has played in the Westmoreland County Golf Association’s Amateur Championship. Allshouse, 74, and former Lincoln Hills Country Club pro Steve Shefchek, also 74, helped to revive the tournament. Shefchek...
Steelers fans at Latrobe festival enjoy close encounters with players, exotic critters
Visitors to this year’s Steelers Fest in Latrobe got to meet a member of the team’s 1970s Super Bowl dynasty and some members of the wild kingdom as well. Well over 100 people lined up at mid-afternoon Friday at the city’s Legion Keener Park to get an autograph from John...
Cameron Young in the lead when Wyndham Championship halted by storms
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Cameron Young made two straight birdies to move ahead of defending champion Aaron Rai and then stuffed his tee shot on the par-3 16th into 6 feet when storm clouds gathered and halted play Friday in the Wyndham Championship. The second round was to resume at 7:30...
Analysis: Padres make waves at trade deadline again by dealing away top prospectVideo
For the second time in four years, A.J. Preller turned the San Diego Padres into the biggest stars of baseball’s trade deadline. In 2022, the San Diego general manager snagged slugger Juan Soto, sending James Wood, MacKenzie Gore, CJ Abrams and three others to Washington in an eight-player blockbuster. Then...
