Sports category, Page 167
1st-rounder Ben Kindel aims to stay hungry, develop into key part of Penguins’ future
Much discussion around the Pittsburgh Penguins recently has been about their future. This offseason, nothing has been more important to their aspirations than the NHL Draft. With much of the hope for the future being placed on early-round picks, players such as the 11th overall selection, Ben Kindel, know the...
Pirates farm report for July 3, 2025: Konnor Griffin blasts 3-run homer for Greensboro
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 48-35) obliterated Louisville (Reds), 11-3. LF Ronny Simon (.309) went 1 for 3 with his sixth homer and two walks. 2B Nick Solak (.372) went 3 for 6 with two runs scored. DH Jack Suwinski (.264) went 2 for 3 with three walks and three runs scored. 1B...
Going to Lakers in NBA Draft makes dream come true for Quaker Valley graduate Adou Thiero
A lifelong dream has become reality for Quaker Valley graduate Adou Thiero. It’s taken a lot of hard work, preparation and dedication to his craft. Thiero, who led the Quakers to a WPIAL title in 2021-22 by averaging 23.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 3.9 steals and 2.3 blocks per...
Lakers agree to terms to bring back center Jaxson Hayes
LOS ANGELES — The Lakers and free-agent center Jaxson Hayes have agreed up on a one-year contract for him to return to the team, according to people not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. With Hayes, the Lakers now have a backup center after they agreed to a two-year...
Mets add pitchers Paul Blackburn, Dedniel Núñez to long injured list
NEW YORK — Already running low on pitching, the New York Mets added starter Paul Blackburn and reliever Dedniel Núñez to a crowded injured list Thursday in their latest flurry of roster moves. Núñez has a right elbow sprain and could require Tommy John surgery for the second time in...
Nationals slugger James Wood joins Ronald Acuña Jr., Cal Raleigh in Home Run Derby
WASHINGTON — Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood became the third player to announce he will take part in the Home Run Derby. The derby will be held on July 14, the night before the All-Star Game, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Wood joins Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. and Mariners...
Dodgers’ Muncy on injured list with knee bruise
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy went on the injured list Thursday with a left knee bone bruise. He left in the sixth inning Wednesday night after a collision with Chicago White Sox center fielder Michael A. Taylor, who was attempting a steal. Muncy took a...
Angels place rookie second baseman Christian Moore on injured list with sprained thumb
ATLANTA — The Los Angeles Angels placed rookie second baseman Christian Moore on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a sprained left thumb. Moore left the Angels’ 8-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night with the injury. Moore dove for Ozzie Albies’ ground ball in the sixth inning,...
Wings star Paige Bueckers named WNBA Rookie of the Month for June
DALLAS — It’s been a big week for Paige Bueckers. Three days after the Dallas Wings guard learned she had been named a starter for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, the league announced Thursday she is the WNBA’s Rookie of the Month for June. It is the first Rookie of...
Young players in key roles in Marlins’ improvement
MIAMI — After Eury Pérez struck out his season-high seventh batter Thursday, the 6-foot-8 Marlins right-hander pumped his fist and looked up at the stands at Miami’s loanDepot Park. It was another win for the Marlins — their ninth in 10 games — and the first victory of the season...
George Pickens should plug a hole in Cowboys’ offense, but will he be a temporary fix?
DALLAS — New Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens was graded as the best deep-ball wide receiver in the NFL last year, according to Pro Football Focus. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, according to PFF, has the fifth-best grade among quarterbacks on throws of 20 yards or more over the last...
After Omar Khan’s 3-year extension by Steelers, examining his 1st 3 seasons
Omar Khan is often referenced as, “The Khan Artist” by Pittsburgh Steelers fans. Even the team’s head coach once relayed that it was “a cool nickname.” It is difficult to pinpoint with precision when the affectionate usage of that term for the team’s general manager hit the mainstream among Steelers...
Nationals slugger James Wood joins Ronald Acuña Jr., Cal Raleigh as participants in Home Run Derby
WASHINGTON — Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood became the third player to announce he will take part in the Home Run Derby. The derby will be held July 14, the night before the All-Star Game, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Wood joins Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. and Mariners catcher...
Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. arrested by ICE for deportation, federal officials say
Famed Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been arrested for entering the United States illegally and will be deported to Mexico, where he faces organized crime charges, U.S. federal officials said Thursday. The arrest comes only days after the former middleweight champion lost a match against Jake Paul in...
1st-round draft pick Bill Zonnon grateful for opportunity with Penguins
Bill Zonnon was 4 years old when he moved across the globe from Togo, a western Africa country, to Montreal. The massive life change at such a young age was difficult to navigate but, with the help of family and loved ones, helped form his future in hockey. “I had...
Penguins’ Nick Bonino adjusts to a new role as coach
Like a lot of members of the workforce, Nick Bonino is having to adjust to a new gig in this economy. And the transition hasn’t been completely smooth as he has had to develop a few new skills. “I had to learn the computer for two hours yesterday,” Bonino bemoaned...
Steelers, general manager Omar Khan announce 3-year extension through 2028
Three days after executing one of the most surprising and high-profile trades in franchise history, Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan signed a three-contract extension with the team. The deal, announced by the Steelers on Thursday afternoon, ties Khan to the organization through the 2028 season. Hired in the summer...
Pirates closer David Bednar named NL reliever of the month for June
David Bednar started April in the minor leagues. He ended June as the National League reliever of the month. The Pittsburgh Pirates closer earned the honors after recording five saves and not allowing an earned run in 10 appearances last month. Bednar had 16 strikeouts against three walks and gave...
Steelers A to Z: Isaiahh Loudermilk offers D-line depth in 5th season
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
Guardians’ Luis Ortiz placed on leave by MLB amid gambling investigation, AP sources say
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz was placed on non-disciplinary leave on Thursday due to a gambling investigation by Major League Baseball, two people with knowledge of the investigation told The Associated Press. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity due to the nature of the investigation. The...
First Call: Jonnu Smith’s thoughts on trade to Steelers; Aaron Rodgers’ photo of workouts with pass catchers
“First Call” for Thursday gets us into the holiday weekend by giving you a look at Jonnu Smith’s perspective after being traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Aaron Rodgers is working out with his new teammates during the offseason. The Pirates are hoping to stay hot against Seattle. And we examine...
Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother were killed in a car accident in Spain, police say
MADRID — Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother were killed in a car accident in Spain when the Lamborghini they were in veered off a road and burst into flames, police said Thursday. The Spanish Civil Guard confirmed to The Associated Press that the 28-year-old Jota and his 25-year-old...
Tim Benz: Why I’m ‘out’ on the ‘all in’ cliché for the 2025 SteelersVideo
Ever since the Steelers-Dolphins trade was consummated Monday morning, I’ve heard this refrain a million times: “The Steelers are all in for 2025!” "The Steelers are going ALL IN..This is AWESOME and this is just what we needed"@ToneDigz #PMSLive #HereWeGo pic.twitter.com/VLSRCcqlEV— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) June 30, 2025 "The Steelers...
U mad, bro?: Pittsburgh fans launch opinions on Steelers’ trade, Sidney Crosby’s legacy, Oneil Cruz’s focus
When the Pittsburgh Steelers are involved in one of the NFL’s biggest player-for-player trades in 20 years, you know people are going to have opinions. When Sidney Crosby is rumored as a trade chip on draft night, you know Penguins fans are going to react. And you know that whenever...
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Riding a 6-game winning streak, Pirates are reversing their curse
For the first two months of the season, the Pittsburgh Pirates appeared to be cursed. Now they are the hottest team in baseball, riding a six-game winning streak and capping an historic homestand with three consecutive shutouts against the NL Central-rival St. Louis Cardinals. The Pirates outscored the New York...
