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Canadiens pick player who asked not to be drafted after sexual misconduct
SECAUCUS, N.J. — The Montreal Canadiens stunned the rest of the NHL on Friday night by taking Logan Mailloux with the second-to-last pick in the first round of the draft. Mailloux, who was criminally convicted in Sweden last year for sharing an explicit photo of a woman performing a sex...
U.S. women’s soccer team rebounds from opening loss to rout New Zealand
SAITAMA, Japan — The Americans rebounded from their opening loss with a 6-1 rout of New Zealand in front of the first lady on Saturday in the women’s soccer tournament at the Tokyo Olympics. With the United States leading 2-0 at the break, Jill Biden arrived in time to watch...
Hampton grad shakes off ‘flat tire’ in memorable Olympic trials performance
Distance runner Elaina Balouris Tabb was about four steps into the biggest race of her life when everything went wrong. Balouris’ heel was clipped by another runner just after the opening gun in the 10,000-meter race at the 2021 U.S. Olympic Team Trials on June 26 in Eugene, Ore., and...
This date in sports history: July 24Video
1908 — John Hayes wins the Olympic marathon in a record of 2 hours, 55 minutes, 18.4 seconds. Italian Dorando Pietri is the first athlete to enter the stadium, but collapses several times before being disqualified when officials help him across the line. 1931 — Paavo Nurmi sets the world...
Pirates get a gift from Giants, scoring 3 runs without a hit in 7th to snap 4-game skid
Derek Shelton laughed at the suggestion, that the perfect antidote for the Pittsburgh Pirates after getting swept by the team with the worst record in baseball was to play the team with the game’s best record. “I don’t know if you ever welcome a challenge of playing the team with...
Pirates farm report for July 23, 2021: Steven Brault pitches 4 perfect innings for Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 34-34) beat Toledo (Tigers), 2-1. LHP Steven Brault (0-1, 1.29) made a brilliant rehab start as he continues to recover from a lat strain that has kept him out most of the season, pitching four perfect innings with six strikeouts. RHP Beau Sulser (5-3, 3.29) went the rest...
Riverhounds beat New York, move into 1st place
Russell Cicerone and Albert Dikwa scored about 10 minutes apart in the second half, leading the Pittsburgh Riverhounds to a 3-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls II on Friday night in Montclair, N.J. With the win, the Riverhounds (8-4-3) moved into first place in the USL Championship’s Atlantic...
Adam Hadwin, Ryan Armour shoot 65s to share 3M Open leadVideo
BLAINE, Minn. — Adam Hadwin missed the cuts in his past three tournaments, continuing a disappointing stretch as he dropped to 120th in the FedEx Cup standings. The 33-year-old Canadian has put himself in position to get back in contention for the playoffs with a strong run at the 3M...
Record-setting Liberty Mile showcases Pittsburgh’s running spirit
For the first time since November 2019, a road race with a live start went off on the streets of Downtown Pittsburgh. More than 1,300 runners from ages 3 to 78, including a group of 22 elite pro-milers, tested their mettle Friday evening at the 10th annual Fleet Feet Liberty...
NHL Draft takes on Michigan feel; Sabres pick Wolverines’ Power at No. 1Video
The NHL Draft turned Michigan maize and blue Friday night. And there’s a Hughes sibling reunion set to happen in New Jersey. The Buffalo Sabres opened the draft by selecting Wolverines defenseman Owen Power with the top pick and were immediately followed by the expansion Seattle Kraken choosing Michigan center...
Pirates notes: Scoring change gives Adam Frazier another hit, NL batting lead
Even with a day off, Adam Frazier picked up another hit. This one moved the Pirates All-Star second baseman to the top of the National League batting leaders. MLB made a scoring change in the Pirates’ 9-7 win over the New York Mets on July 17, switching the third-inning error...
Seth Jones traded to Blackhawks, gets 8-year dealVideo
SECAUCUS, N.J. — Seth Jones is going to the Chicago Blackhawks. Chicago acquired the star defenseman from the Columbus Blue Jackets before the NHL Draft began Friday, according to three people with knowledge of the move. Jones also has agreed to terms on a $76 million, eight-year contract extension that...
Minor league to experiment with electronic catchers’ signalsVideo
Catchers’ signals — and stealing them — could become a relic if an experimental electronic device is successful. MLB will give catchers in the Low A West league the option starting Aug. 3 to use a 12-button transmitter that can be strapped with Velcro around a catcher’s wristband. Receivers fit...
Knocking off Ohio State goal for rest of Big TenVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — There aren’t many revelations to be learned about Ohio State’s recent dominance in the Big Ten. But say the school’s name to Indiana senior wide receiver Ty Fryfogle and he smiles with anticipation. “I’m ready to beat ‘em,” Fryfogle said during Friday’s media days session at Lucas Oil...
Pitching-starved Mets acquire left-hander Rich Hill from RaysVideo
NEW YORK — The pitching-thin New York Mets on Friday acquired left-hander Rich Hill from the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays are getting right-hander Tommy Hunter and minor league catcher Matt Dyer in return. The 41-year-old Hill is 6-4 with a 3.89 ERA in 19 starts for the contending Rays....
Steelers notebook: Arthur Maulet gets his shot to play in the slot
One of the biggest questions as the Pittsburgh Steelers ramped up to training camp was: Who will replace stalwart Mike Hilton as the slot/nickel cornerback? After the second practice of camp, coach Mike Tomlin laid out his plans. “Right now, we are working (Arthur Maulet) and (Antoine Brooks Jr.) there,”...
Pitcher Will Bednar, a Mars alum, signs with San Francisco Giants for $3.65 million bonus
Will Bednar, the Mars alum who led Mississippi State to the College World Series championship, signed with the San Francisco Giants on Friday for a reported bonus of $3.65 million. The Giants announced the signing of the 6-foot-2, 229-pound right-hander, the younger brother of Pittsburgh Pirates reliever David Bednar, just...
Who can fill in the Penguins’ bottom-6 forwards?
Penguins general manager Ron Hextall was not ambiguous about why he jettisoned Jared McCann and Brandon Tanev over the past handful of days. He wanted salary cap space. But he also acknowledged their departures — coupled with second-line center Evgeni Malkin being sidelined as he recovers from a right knee...
Keith Butler looking to fill in missing pieces while maintaining Steelers’ defensive production
A defense that led the NFL in sacks and was second in forcing turnovers in 2020 received a jolt this week when inside linebacker Vince Williams abruptly retired on the eve of training camp. Williams became the fourth starter, counting nickel corner Mike Hilton, to exit a Pittsburgh Steelers unit...
Kiski Valley Pony League team celebrates perfect season
The Kiski Valley 14-and-under Pony League baseball team was an example of perfection this summer. Not only did they finish 19-0 and win the Allegheny River League Championship, but they dominated every aspect of the game. Kiski Valley outscored opponents 185-21 and recorded a 3-1 victory over Kiski 2 in...
JuJu Smith-Schuster sold on making impact for Steelers in 2021
Two days after endorsing a condom brand on his verified Instagram account, JuJu Smith-Schuster was back at it Friday as a pitch man. In the star receiver’s first media availability of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp, Smith-Schuster continued his sales job to his coaches to play on the outside in lieu...
College sports trading cards latest byproduct of NIL policyVideo
You’ll soon be able to collect trading cards of your favorite college athletes, the latest offshoot of the NCAA’s milestone decision to allow student-athletes to monetize their fame without compromising their eligibility. Panini America is launching product lines for football, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball and Olympic sports for college...
New commissioners thrust into conference realignment chaosVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — Conference realignment is back on the table in college sports just as three Power Five conferences are breaking in relatively new commissioners. While the Big 12 is trying to keep Oklahoma and Texas from being poached by the SEC, the Big Ten, Pac-12 and ACC could be challenged...
Competitive field set for Adios eliminations at The Meadows
A deep field of 23 top colts and gelding pacers are set for Saturday’s Delvin Miller Adios Pace For the Orchids eliminations at The Meadows. The 55th edition again will have a total purse of $450,000 on the line. The field will be split among three elimination races Saturday. Each...
Flyers trade 1st-round pick to Sabres for defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres launched their offseason overhaul Friday by trading veteran defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen to the Philadelphia Flyers. Buffalo acquired fifth-year defenseman Robert Hagg and the Flyers first-round pick, 14th overall, in a trade struck hours before the Sabres were scheduled to select first in the NHL...
