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Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks, 24, dies in fireworks accident
A medical examiner in Michigan says an autopsy has determined that Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died of chest trauma from an errant fireworks mortar blast, and not a fall as authorities previously reported. Police in Novi, Mich., said the mortar-style firework tilted slightly and started to fire toward...
Mark Madden: U.S. sprinter who failed pot test has no one to blame but herself
America celebrated its independence Sunday. Celebrate again with refreshing sports notes. What is our most patriotic sports moment? It’s got to be the Miracle on Ice in 1980 or Kurt Angle winning Olympic wrestling gold in 1996. Only one was accomplished with a broken freakin’ neck. • U.S. sprinter Sha’Carri...
Pirates outfielder Jared Oliva hears cheers at PNC Park, checks off more boxes in 2nd stint
Jared Oliva checked off some of the most important firsts in his career last year as a September call-up, when the Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder made his major league debut and recorded his first career hit. It wasn’t until he returned to the Pirates last Thursday that Oliva got his first...
This date in sports history: July 5Video
1919 — Suzanne Lenglen beats reigning champion Dorothea Lambert Chambers, 10-8, 4-6, 9-7, in the challenge round to win her first women’s singles title at Wimbledon. 1930 — Bill Tilden beats Wilmer Allison, 6-3, 9-7, 6-4, to capture his third men’s singles title at Wimbledon. 1947 — Larry Doby becomes...
Pirates farm report for July 4, 2021: J.C. Flowers pitches Greensboro to victory
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 27-26) lost 5-2 to Iowa (Cubs). RF Christian Bethancourt (.297) was 2 for 4 with a solo home run, his fifth of the season. SS Cole Tucker (.214) also knocked in a run. 2B T.J. Rivera (.275) added two hits. RHP Luis Oviedo (0-1, 9.00) allowed two runs...
Cam Davis wins Rocket Mortgage Classic on 5th playoff holeVideo
DETROIT — Cam Davis holed a 50-foot sand shot on the 71st hole of regulation, and that propelled him into a five-hole playoff where he outlasted Troy Merritt and Joaquin Niemann to win the Rocket Mortgage Classic for his first PGA Tour victory. “It’s the only reason I’m sitting here...
Canadiens face uphill Cup Final climb as Lightning on verge of sweepVideo
MONTREAL — An extra day of rest between Stanley Cup Final games might ease forward Josh Anderson and the Montreal Canadiens’ lingering disappointment of falling behind 3-0 to the defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning. It won’t, however, change the daunting challenge they face in being pushed to the brink of...
Angels’ Ohtani makes history with All-Star selection as hitter, pitcherVideo
NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani achieved a first in the near century history of baseball’s All-Star Game: selection as both a hitter and a pitcher. The Los Angeles Angels’ two-way sensation was among the American League starting pitchers picked Sunday for the July 13 showcase at Denver’s Coors Field. Ohtani,...
Chase Elliott continues road course dominance with NASCAR win at Road AmericaVideo
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. — Even a start near the back of the pack couldn’t prevent Chase Elliott from continuing his uncanny success on road courses. Elliott started in the 34th position but still found a way to win the NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday at Road America to wrap up...
Mostly fresh faces fill schedule as Wimbledon resumes Monday after day offVideo
WIMBLEDON, England — Wimbledon’s traditional Middle Sunday of rest will disappear in 2022, as will the Manic Monday that follows it. For one last time, the oldest Grand Slam tournament was quiet as Week 1 of this year’s edition ended. And for one last time, Week 2 will begin with...
Pirates OF Bryan Reynolds named All-Star, earning a spot on the NL roster as a reserve
Bryan Reynolds always dreamed of playing in the All-Star Game but made contingency plans during the break for the Midsummer Classic, just in case. The Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder was happy to change his itinerary Sunday, when he was selected to the All-Star Game as a National League reserve through...
Franklin Regional alum Palmer Jackson eyes spot in U.S. Amateur
“This close,” Palmer Jackson points out, pinching his index finger and thumb together like he’s holding a SIM card. “I was this close to (automatically qualifying for the U.S. Amateur), but I just missed,” Jackson said of previous summers. “Looking back, I realized I was close a few times.” The...
Pogacar keeps control of Tour de France, Roglic drops outVideo
TIGNES, France — Defending champion Tadej Pogacar kept control of the Tour de France on a rain-soaked second day in the Alps as a crash-filled opening week took its toll on rivals Sunday. “I’m sure a lot of guys suffered today,” said Pogacar, who retained the race leader’s yellow jersey...
Perry defensive end Tyreese Fearbry commits to Penn State
Penn State landed the top-ranked player from among this season’s WPIAL and City League seniors Sunday when four-star defensive end Tyreese Fearbry of Perry Traditional Academy announced he will enroll in 2022. #weare pic.twitter.com/iEjWsMlp6n— Tyreese Fearbry (@FearbryTyreese) July 4, 2021 Fearbry, ranked No. 13 in Pennsylvania by Rivals.com, has 19...
Tyler Anderson tosses 7 scoreless innings, Kevin Newman homers as Pirates beat Brewers
The Pittsburgh Pirates were protecting a two-run lead with the bases loaded and two outs in the sixth inning. Derek Shelton didn’t send his starting pitcher to the on-deck circle. Not that the Pirates manager had any intention of pinch-hitting for Tyler Anderson, given the way he was cruising through...
Joey Chestnut sets new record at post-pandemic hot dog race
NEW YORK — Chowdown champ Joey “Jaws” Chestnut broke his own record to gulp to a 14th win in the men’s Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Sunday, while Michelle Lesco took the women’s title. Chestnut downed 76 franks and buns in 10 minutes. That’s one more than he...
Pirates notebook: Double-A prospects Oneil Cruz, Roansy Contreras dealing with sore arms
Two of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ top prospects at Double-A Altoona, shortstop Oneil Cruz and right-hander Roansy Contreras, are dealing with forearm issues and will be evaluated this week by the team’s medical staff, general manager Ben Cherington said Sunday. Cherington revealed on his weekly radio show on 93.7 FM that...
Penguins A to Z: What is Kris Letang’s value?Video
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. Kris Letang Position: Defenseman Shoots: Right Age: 34 Height: 6-foot Weight: 201 pounds...
Fox Chapel youth baseball standout makes headlines with long ball prowess
Talk about a baseball phenom. Tristan Blum of the Fox Chapel Foxes 12U travel team went 10 for 12 at a recent weekend tournament in Fox Chapel, highlighted by a remarkable stretch in which he socked six consecutive home runs. Tristan, son of Damian and Valerie, finished with seven round...
Norwin grad out to make an impression with Washington Wild Things
The Washington Wild Things of the Frontier League added a local name to the roster recently, announcing the signing of former Norwin and Pitt standout Connor Perry. Perry, who most recently played in the minor leagues for the Low-A Lakeland Flying Tigers, also spent the 2019 season with the Gulf...
The NBA Finals are set: Milwaukee vs. Phoenix for the title
The two regular-season games between Milwaukee and Phoenix this season fit the same script. Both were extremely high scoring. Both went down to the wire. Both saw Phoenix win by a single point, with a free throw by Devin Booker ending up as the game winner each time. There was...
This date in sports history: July 4Video
1910 — Jack Johnson knocks out Jim Jeffries in the 15th round at Reno, Nev., to retain the world heavyweight title and spoil Jeffries’ comeback. 1914 — The Harvard eight wins the Grand Challenge Cup to become the first American crew to capture the top event at the Henley Royal...
Pirates farm report for July 3, 2021: Max Kranick knocked around in Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 27-25) was outslugged by Iowa (Cubs), 9-7. RHP Max Kranick, coming off five perfect innings in his MLB debut last Sunday, started and went three innings, getting tagged for five runs on six hits, including a grand slam. 3B Hunter Owen went 2 for 3 with his seventh...
Riverhounds finally get victory vs. Charlotte
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds celebrated the Fourth of July weekend by finally beating Charlotte Independence. After going winless in their first dozen tries against Charlotte, the Riverhounds broke through with a 1-0 victory Saturday night at Highmark Stadium. The Riverhounds had seven losses and five draws against the Independence, but Anthony...
Neil Walker returns to Pirates to throw out 1st pitch, will announce draft pick, games
After Neil Walker took the mound at PNC Park to throw out the ceremonial first pitch Saturday afternoon, he delivered a couple of strikes for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Walker revealed he has accepted an invitation to announce who the Pirates select with the No. 1 overall pick in the MLB...
