Sports category, Page 1598
Out, then in: U.S. gets a reprieve after mixed relay disqualification
TOKYO — The U.S. men have a long history of dicey baton exchanges in the Olympic relays. So do the U.S. women. Their latest was a first-of-its-kind chance to flub one together, which they might have, but they caught a break that gives them a chance to still win a...
SEC welcomes Texas, Oklahoma after boards accept invitations
After the boards of regents for the universities of Texas and Oklahoma voted Friday to accept invitations to the Southeastern Conference, the league announced the Big 12 rivals would start competing in the SEC in the fall of 2025. “This is a move for stability and preservation and propagation,” OU...
‘Wow! Wow!’ Women get Olympic track off to a sizzling start
TOKYO — The look on sprinter Marie-Josée Ta Lou’s face said everything. “Wow! Wow!” she screamed, her eyes wide open and her mouth agape as she crossed the finish line first and looked over at the clock. A gold medal? No. But the opening day of track and field at...
Latrobe grad Brady Pevarnik changing course to Bowling Green
Brady Pevarnik’s college golf career is barely off the first tee, but he is chomping at the bit, ready to prove himself at the Division I level. In search of continuity and a clean bill of health, the former Latrobe standout is on his third college after deciding to transfer...
Megan Rapinoe converts and U.S. women’s soccer gets past Netherlands on penalties
YOKOHAMA, Japan — Megan Rapinoe converted the deciding penalty in a shootout and the United States advanced to the semifinals of the women’s Olympic soccer tournament 4-2 following a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands on Friday. United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher stopped Vivianne Miedema’s opening attempt in the shootout and...
As baseball’s trade deadline looms, Pirates looking forward to ‘finality’ of deals
In a week where their All-Star second baseman was traded during a game, a reliever was dealt during their day off and Tuesday’s scheduled starter was scratched hours before first pitch, it’s understandable that trade talk has stirred some unrest with the Pittsburgh Pirates. So it was no surprise when...
Mark Madden: Marc-Andre Fleury should refuse to play for Blackhawks
The latest Marc-Andre Fleury discussion locally revolves around the possibility of his new employer, Chicago, flipping him to the Penguins after acquiring him from Vegas. This before Fleury ever plays a game for the Blackhawks. That’s foolhardy. Fleury is the reigning and defending Vezina Trophy winner as the NHL’s best...
Pittsburgh Gaelic Athletic Association hosts hurling; Gaelic football Midwest finals this week in Indiana Township
In Gaelic, the motto on the crest of the Pittsburgh Hurling Club reads “Neart agus Misneach.” Or, in English, “Strength and Courage.” If you’ve seen what the sport of hurling looks like at full speed, you understand why that fits. If you haven’t, you can see it on a championship...
U.S. women’s basketball team uses dominant inside presence to beat Japan
SAITAMA, Japan — The U.S. women’s basketball team has not looked sharp in its first two wins at the Tokyo Games. Five-time Olympian Sue Bird attributes the pedestrian performances to the lack of practice time with so many new faces on the squad, and just that the rest of the...
U.S. swimmer Ryan Murphy brings doping talk to fore after Russian swimmers’ Olympic win
TOKYO — After losing to Russian swimmers in two races at the Olympics, American backstroke star Ryan Murphy said Friday that doping remains a huge problem in the sport and he wonders if all his competitors are clean. Seeming to take aim at a country that has repeatedly run afoul...
Djokovic loses to Zverev at Olympics, ending Golden Slam bid
TOKYO — There will be no Golden Slam for Novak Djokovic. The top-ranked Serb lost to Alexander Zverev of Germany 1-6, 3-6, 6-1 on Friday in the semifinals of the tennis tournament at the Tokyo Olympics. Djokovic was attempting to become the first man to win all four Grand Slam...
Tim Benz: SEC expansion isn’t just about trying to dominate the NCAA; it’s preparing for a world after the NCAA
As the drama continues to swirl around the Southeastern Conference’s attempt to absorb Texas and Oklahoma from the Big 12, many characterize the advance as an SEC attempt to form a “super conference.” Wait. I thought that’s what the SEC was already. No? A lot has been written and said...
First Call: Steelers work on addressing drops; ex-Steeler on covid list; Andrew McCutchen back at PNC Park
Friday’s “First Call” takes a look at the sticky situation of not-so-sticky hands from Steelers receivers. Bad news for Bud Dupree. The Pirates prepare to welcome back Andrew McCutchen. An update on the Robert Morris hockey front. And a Pittsburgh kid gets a big NHL contract. Addressing the issue Last...
Former Pitt forward Justin Champagnie isn’t drafted, but agrees to free-agent contract with NBA’s Raptors
Former Pitt forward Justin Champagnie wasn’t among the 60 players chosen in the two-round NBA Draft that ended at 12:50 a.m. Friday morning, but he got busy and found a home in the league, anyway. Champagnie said in a text message to the Tribune-Review that he agreed to a two-way...
Pirates farm report for July 29, 2021: Chase Murray’s walk-off homer lifts Grasshoppers to victory
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 34-39) lost 3-2 to St. Paul (Twins) on a walk-off in the 10th inning. LHP Steven Brault (1.64) allowed one run on one hit with one walk and one strikeout in four innings in a rehab start. 1B T.J. Rivera (.244) hit a two-run home run in the...
Report: Lakers acquiring All-Star Russell Westbrook from WizardsVideo
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards for three players and this year’s first-round draft pick. According to two people with knowledge of the deal, the Lakers are trading Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Montrezl Harrell to Washington for...
Central Catholic grad Alex Miklasevich, U.S. rowing finish 4th in men’s eight event
TOKYO — Canada ended American dominance in the women’s eight and New Zealand won a pair of gold medals Friday on the final day of rowing at the Tokyo Games. Canada’s start-to-finish victory in the women’s eight ended a run of three consecutive Olympic gold medals for the U.S. The...
Manny Pina’s 2 homers boosts Brewers to blowout win over Pirates to sweep series
Just when the Pittsburgh Pirates thought their troubles were with Chad Kuhl giving up doubles, Milwaukee Brewers catcher Manny Pina decided to go deep. After the Brewers ran up a three-run lead by taking two bases on five of their first seven hits, Pina hit a three-run homer off Chris...
Washington Football Team president says list of nicknames substantially narrowed downVideo
RICHMOND, Va. — Washington Football President Jason Wright said Thursday the organization has significantly trimmed the list of potential team names, with the unveiling expected before the 2022 NFL Draft. In an interview with the Associated Press at a community event coinciding with training camp in Virginia’s capital, Wright said...
Detroit takes Oklahoma State’s Cunningham No. 1 overall in NBA DraftVideo
The Detroit Pistons selected Oklahoma State’s Cade Cunningham with the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft Thursday night. Cunningham widely had been expected to be the first name called in New York, though Pistons general manager Troy Weaver wouldn’t reveal plans earlier this week and said the team would...
Reports: Yanks acquire Cubs first baseman Anthony RizzoVideo
The New York Yankees acquired Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo and cash for prospects Thursday in their second major trade this week for desperately needed left-handed bats. A person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press the deal for Rizzo was done. The person spoke on condition of...
Cleveland manager Terry Francona stepping down for physical health issues
CLEVELAND — Indians manager Terry Francona is stepping down for the remainder of this season to address some lingering health issues. The 62-year-old Francona has been wearing a boot on his right foot all season after undergoing toe surgery for a staph infection in February. He’s also dealing with a...
After committing to Penn State, Perry’s Tyreese Fearbry decides to re-open his recruitment
After verbally committing to Penn State on the Fourth of July, Perry four-star rush end Tyreese Fearby has decided to re-open his recruitment, he announced Thursday on his Twitter account. I will be de-committing from penn state until further notice @RivalsFriedman @Rivalsfbcamps @Evolve2tenths @coachcsanders @210ths @2_10thsRob @CoachWhiteFB @The__Hunt— Tyreese Fearbry...
Steelers’ Robert Spillane eating off ‘full plate’ as he preps for 1st year as full-time starter
Until Devin Bush’s season-ending ACL tear in Week 6 last season, Robert Spillane had played nine career snaps at inside linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Instead of replacing Bush like he did in 2020, Spillane will be playing alongside the former first-round draft pick when the Steelers open the season...
SEC invites Oklahoma and Texas to join league — in 2025
Southeastern Conference university presidents voted Thursday to invite Texas and Oklahoma to the league and create a 16-team powerhouse on the field and at the bank. The latest step in move that has potential to help reshape college sports came two days after Texas and Oklahoma requested to join the...
