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Penguins A to Z: Joshua Maniscalco needs some results in 2021-22Video
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 48 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Joshua Maniscalco Position: Defensemen Shoots: Right Age: 22 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 205 pounds...
Mark Madden: These 3 players might be able to save Steelers from mediocrity
The team-friendly media that covers the Steelers does its best to manufacture optimism despite many signs pointing to a 2021 season that figures to be subpar at best. But I’m creative. So, I’m trying my hand at stooging. Here are three factors that could weigh in the Steelers’ favor: •...
First Call: A Steeler who might get cut; a player the Steelers should sign; unique WPIAL showdown at PNC Park
A running back the Steelers might cut. An offensive lineman the Steelers might sign. And high praise for Najee Harris, Cameron Heyward, Stephon Tuitt and JuJu Smith-Schuster. Plus, a WPIAL alumni showdown at PNC Park. All that in Wednesday’s “First Call.” Bye-bye, Benny? ESPN.com found one NFL veteran from each...
Tim Benz: No, Twitter. Tampa Bay Lightning don’t need an asterisk if they win back-to-back Stanley Cups.
Regardless of what happens the rest of the way in the Stanley Cup Final, the Tampa Bay Lightning are about to accomplish something monumental. They’ll either eliminate the Montreal Canadiens with their next victory to become a rare squad that can boast back-to-back championships. Or they’ll blow a 3-0 series...
New Steelers guard Trai Turner thinks return to Pro Bowl form is on the horizon
Newly signed offensive lineman Trai Turner is talking about his decision to join the Pittsburgh Steelers. Turner joined the NFL Network Tuesday. The 28-year-old guard seems confident that he’ll return to the Pro Bowl form he flashed throughout much of his career. “I believe in my game. I think I’m...
This Date in Sports History: July 7
1911 — Dorothea Lambert Chambers sets the record for the shortest championship match at Wimbledon — 25 minutes — by disposing of Dora Boothby 6-0, 6-0 in the women’s finals. 1934 — Elizabeth Ryan teams with Simone Mathiau and wins her record 12th women’s doubles title at Wimbledon, defeating Dorothy...
Ex-Penguins forward Sergei Plotnikov signs with KHL’s CSKA Moskow
Former Penguins forward Sergei Plotnikov has signed a one-year contract with CSKA Moskow of Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). The team announced his signing through its Web site. Plotnikov, 31, spent last season with Metallurg Magnitogorsk, also of the KHL. In 58 games, he had 43 points (13 goals, 30...
Penn State lands top in-state running back Nicholas Singleton of Governor Mifflin
Penn State football has added one of the top in-state recruits in the 2022 class. Four-star running back Nicholas Singleton committed to the Nittany Lions on Tuesday evening. Singleton was Governor Mifflin’s workhorse running back in 2020. He ran for 1,311 yards and 22 touchdowns on 107 carries in only...
Chris Paul carries Suns past Bucks in NBA Finals opener
PHOENIX — Chris Paul delivered an NBA Finals debut that was well worth his lengthy wait. A few more games like this one, and the Suns might finally bring the championship to Phoenix. Paul had 32 points and nine assists, Devin Booker scored 27 points and the Suns beat the...
Pirates farm report for July 6, 2021: Mitch Keller throws 5 scoreless for Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 27-27) managed just three hits and lost 1-0 to Columbus (Indians). RHP Mitch Keller made a strong start, giving up two hits and no runs in five innings, striking out four and walking none. Keller has a 1.84 ERA with 16 strikeouts in 14.2 innings since being sent...
Bryan Reynolds draws bases-loaded walk; Pirates gets walk-off win
Walks by Pittsburgh Pirates rookies Rodolfo Castro and Ke’Bryan Hayes, sandwiched around a single by Adam Frazier, loaded the bases with no outs in the ninth inning of a tied game. Bryan Reynolds wasn’t inclined to swing at any pitches by Atlanta Braves left-handed reliever Tyler Matzek unless they were...
Familiar faces top local USGA Amateur qualifier
There is something about being familiar with a golf course. You kind of know the ins and outs. That’s true for some of the golfers who participated Tuesday during Day 1 of the United States Golf Association’s Amateur qualifier at Sunnehanna Country Club, Johnstown. There are some familiar players at...
Riverhounds game at Charleston bumped up due to Hurricane Elsa
Looking to avoid the brunt of Hurricane Elsa, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds will kick off a few hours earlier than originally scheduled Wednesday. The Riverhounds will play the Charleston Battery at 4 p.m. in a game closed to spectators at Patriots Point Stadium in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. The game was originally...
Stanley Cup notes: Top defensemen relatively quiet
TAMPA, Fla. — With star defenseman Shea Weber having a relatively quiet series, an argument can be made that the Montreal Canadiens are fortunate to still be playing in the Stanley Cup Final. The same could be said about the likelihood of the Tampa Bay Lightning being on the brink...
After Habs jab Lightning, defending champs look to Game 5Video
TAMPA, Fla. — It was no coincidence 5-foot-9 Montreal forward Brendan Gallagher kept going after 6-foot-6 Tampa Bay defenseman Victor Hedman after the first period in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, shoving him and moving linesmen out of the way to continue the altercation. The Canadiens still look...
2018 champion Kerber vs. No. 1 Barty in Wimbledon semifinalsVideo
WIMBLEDON, England — When Angelique Kerber grabbed the opening set of her Wimbledon quarterfinal Tuesday, the full-capacity crowd saluted the accomplishment with cheers that bounced off the closed roof at No. 1 Court. Kerber’s reaction? Just a matter-of-fact, straight-faced stroll to the sideline. No shouts or leaps or fist pumps....
Column: Mickelson’s diet of coffee, low-hanging fruit showsVideo
Phil Mickelson’s diet these days appears to consist of coffee and low-hanging fruit. And it’s turning into quite a feast. The early summer months on the PGA Tour should be on the sleepy side as players recharge from the U.S. Open during a three-week window before the British Open, and...
No relay: Banned sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson left off Olympic team
Banned sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson was not on the Olympic roster released Tuesday by USA Track and Field, a decision that means the American champion’s positive test for marijuana will cost her a chance at running on the relay team in Tokyo, in addition to her spot in the 100-meter individual...
Seton Hill’s Jared Kollar transferring to NCAA Division I program
Jared Kollar isn’t playing an extra year of college baseball because he has to. The former Latrobe and Seton Hill pitcher is taking advantage of another year of eligibility because he wants to. He would probably take a sixth, seventh, eighth year if he could. Not that he wants that...
Pirates place Gregory Polanco, Phillip Evans on IL, recall Rodolfo Castro, Cole Tucker from minors
As injuries continue to take their toll on the Pittsburgh Pirates, they responded to the lastest roster moves by promoting from within. The Pirates placed right fielder Gregory Polanco on the 10-day injured list and corner infielder/outfielder Phillip Evans on the seven-day concussion IL Tuesday and recalled infielders Rodolfo Castro...
Bucks upgrade Giannis Antetokounmpo to questionable for NBA Finals opener
PHOENIX — The Milwaukee Bucks have upgraded Giannis Antetokounmpo’s status to questionable for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night. The change in the injury report Tuesday afternoon gives more hope that the two-time MVP can return from a hyperextended left knee to face the Phoenix Suns. Antetokounmpo...
‘Crazy’ Canadiens familiar with staring down adversity
MONTREAL — During a season that has been anything but normal for Dominique Ducharme, the Montreal Canadiens interim coach finds it somehow apt his team is flying into a potential hurricane for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. “It’s no surprise anymore,” Ducharme said Tuesday before the Canadiens boarded...
Atlanta Motor Speedway plans resurfacing of patched-up track
HAMPTON, Ga. — After 24 years, Speedway Motorsports officials could no longer allow drivers to have the final word in delaying the inevitable repaving of Atlanta Motor Speedway. Sunday’s NASCAR race will be the final event for the battered and heavily patched track surface. Construction will begin immediately on the...
ESPN pulls Rachel Nichols as sideline reporter for NBA finals
Rachel Nichols is being replaced as sideline reporter for the NBA Finals amid a controversy surrounding comments she made about a colleague. According to multiple reports, ESPN announced Tuesday that reporter Malika Andrews will replace Nichols as sideline reporter for tonight’s Phoenix vs. Milwaukee Series,. Nichols will continue hosting her...
Drew McIntyre talks about WWE going back on tour, returning to Pittsburgh and family ties to regionVideo
World Wrestling Entertainment is known for its commitment to touring. With no offseason, WWE always touted its more than 250 live events a year around the world. The covid-19 pandemic changed that, and since March 2020, it forced WWE to produce more than seven hours of live, weekly content from...
