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Penguins shut out Sabres, claim East Division
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jared McCann used the “F” word repeatedly Saturday evening in the aftermath of his team’s 1-0 home win against the Buffalo Sabres at PPG Paints Arena. He uttered it at least three or four times. It was clear he had a message he wanted to convey. “We...
Another strong outing for Wil Crowe, but Pirates’ bats stay cool in loss to Cubs
The Pittsburgh Pirates lost another game, but are they gaining themselves another viable starting pitcher? Wil Crowe turned in a third consecutive encouraging start since being put into the rotation, but the offense struggled again in a 3-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Crowe allowed six baserunners —...
Pirates notebook: Colin Moran leaves game with groin injury
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Colin Moran left Saturday’s game during the bottom of the first inning because of an injury to his left groin. Moran caught a line drive off the bat of the Chicago Cubs’ Jason Heyward and lunged to attempt a tag on Willson Contreras to double him...
Seton Hill baseball coach Marc Marizzaldi reaches 600 wins
The coach from the start in 2003, Marc Marizzaldi has molded the Seton Hill baseball program into a model of consistency, on a local and national scale. He has constructed top-tier recruiting classes, cultivated a winning culture and helped turn the Griffins into a Division II power. Over time, wins...
Steelers rookie center Kendrick Green plays through pain, then inflicts it on opposing defenses
An injury at center forced guard Kendrick Green to move into the middle of the Illinois offensive line during the final game of the 2019 season. Green was penciled in to start again in the pivot for the Redbox Bowl when he injured his groin while the Illini were practicing...
NHL relaxing virus protocols for vaccinated playoff teamsVideo
The NHL is relaxing virus protocols for teams that reach a threshold for vaccination, just in time for the playoffs. The changes are outlined in a memo viewed by the Associated Press that the league sent to teams and players Friday night. The new protocols take hold once 85% or...
Penguins to start goaltender Maxime Lagace in regular season finale
The Penguins are scheduled to start goaltender Maxime Lagace in their regular season finale, a home contest against the Buffalo Sabres at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday. Lagace’s status was announce via statement. With starter Tristan Jarry and backup Casey DeSmith each sidelined due to undisclosed injuries, Lagace will be...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Aaron Rodgers is a Hall of Famer and a giant diva
ESPN’s Mike Greenberg is one of the nation’s top sports media personalities. But even the best of us can drop a clanger, as Greenberg did when he said any team in the NFL would be a legitimate Super Bowl contender if it added quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Roll over, Jacksonville, and...
Fox Chapel to honor 6 inductees in 24th annual Hall of Fame class
The Fox Chapel Area Schools Hall of Fame will induct six new individuals and a championship team as part of the 24th annual class during a banquet June 5, at the Harmar House in Cheswick. Each inductee excelled at Fox Chapel and solidified a legacy throughout decorated high school careers....
This Date in Sports History: May 8
1915 — Regret, ridden by Joe Notter, becomes the first filly to win the Kentucky Derby, with a 2-length wire-to-wire victory over Pebbles. 1937 — War Admiral, the favorite ridden by Charles Kurtsinger, wins the Kentucky Derby by 1 3/4 lengths over Pompoon. 1943 — Count Fleet, ridden by Johnny...
Reds’ Wade Miley pitches 4th official no-hitter of MLB season
CLEVELAND — Wade Miley pitched baseball’s second no-hitter in three days — and fourth already this season — leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-0 win Friday night over the Cleveland Indians, who were no-hit for the second time in a month. Miley (4-2) relied on breaking pitches and his...
Pirates farm report for May 7, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 2-2) lost 4-3 to Iowa (Cubs) in 10 innings. With a runner on second to lead off the top of the 10th, SS Cole Tucker lined a ball off the pitcher that the second baseman collected and threw to first for an out. Tucker was ejected for arguing...
All-Kiski Valley campus clippings: Plum grad Dedert shines for PS-Behrend volleyball
Plum graduate Colin Dedert fared well this season with the Penn State Behrend men’s volleyball team. The 6-foot-3 senior outside hitter earned Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference first-team honors. He ranked third in the AMCC in kills (156), fourth in service aces (16) and seventh in kills per set (3.2). Dedert...
Greensburg’s Mark Goetz, WVU senior, headed to NCAA golf regional
College golf just keeps getting better for Mark Goetz. The West Virginia senior from Greensburg was selected to compete in the NCAA Regional qualifier May 15-19 at The Sagamore Club in Noblesville, Ind. Goetz, who attended The Kiski School and plays out of Hannastown Golf Club, becomes the first individual...
Minor league report: Nailers beaten by IcemenVideo
Goaltender Shane Starrett made 35 saves on 37 shots for the Wheeling Nailers in a 3-1 road loss to the Jacksonville Icemen at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla., on Friday. Forward Jared Cockrell scored the only goal for Wheeling (17-29-5-1) which has lost three consecutive games. Highlights: The...
Saint Vincent pulls several teams from PAC postseason over covid cases
The Presidents’ Athletic Conference softball and men’s lacrosse playoffs are going on in full force this weekend, but one school is missing from both tournaments: Saint Vincent. That is because the Bearcats had to forfeit their earned spots in both tournaments because of a covid-19 shutdown, and necessary protocols, on...
Rough day for Mickelson, most of field at PGA’s Wells Fargo ChampionshipVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Phil Mickelson was 11 shots worse than his previous round at Quail Hollow. Bryson DeChambeau made an 8 on his 16th hole and headed straight for the exit. Turns out nothing was as bad as it seemed Friday in the Wells Fargo Championship. Morning gusts gave way...
Pelicans’ Zion Williamson out indefinitely; team rips NBA
PHILADELPHIA — New Orleans star Zion Williamson is sidelined indefinitely with a fractured left finger, a major blow to the Pelicans’ run at a Western Conference play-in spot. The 20-year-old forward averaged 27 points and 7.2 rebounds in 61 games, and the injury comes before the Pelicans opened a five-game...
Pirates’ bats stay mostly silent in loss to Cubs
The Pittsburgh Pirates fielded a lineup Friday at Wrigley Field with six batters hitting less than .237. They had scored four runs in the previous four games and hit one homer in the past six. Recent history turned out to be a good indicator. The Pirates were shut out through...
Pocono Raceway prepared for full house for its NASCAR Cup Series doubleheader
Ben May said he continues to be surprised by the administration of Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf. But at least this time, it was a pleasant surprise. May is the president of Pocono Raceway and after the coronavirus pandemic prevented any fans from attending last year’s historic NASCAR Cup Series doubleheader...
Jets kick off rookie camp with ‘high energy’ Robert Saleh in charge
NEW YORK — Robert Saleh wrapped up his first practice with the New York Jets by taking his usual spot behind the huddle and waiting for the head coach to address the team. Then it quickly dawned on him. “Oh, shoot,” Saleh said Friday with a big grin and laugh....
Astros’ Justin Verlander making progress after Tommy John surgery
HOUSTON — Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander is doing well in his recovery from Tommy John surgery and says he still has unbridled passion for the game at 38. However, the two-time Cy Young Award winner can’t deny that he’s loved the extra time at home with his supermodel wife...
Brandon Tanev practices with Penguins, inches toward return for playoffs
The playing style and on-ice demeanor of Brandon Tanev suggest the appearance of a player who’s difficult to hold back from taking the ice for each shift. Now, imagine keeping Tanev out of games for more than a month. But Tanev’s measured, patient manner — in speaking with media of...
AP source: NFL teams cannot cut players because they are unvaccinated
An NFL team can’t release a player simply because he is not vaccinated for covid-19, a person with direct knowledge of the league’s directive told The Associated Press on Friday. Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane hypothetically suggested this week that he’d do so if it would provide more freedom...
Steelers add former Jets safety Arthur Maulet on 1-year contract
In a move designed to add veteran depth to the position room, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed safety Arthur Maulet to a one-year contract Friday afternoon. Maulet, 27, spent the past two seasons with the New York Jets. He started 11 games and appeared in 23 over those two seasons. The...
