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Justin Thomas hoping to close the gap for No. 1 in the world this week at Oakmont

Justin Thomas has seen the highs and lows of what playing on the PGA Tour can do to a golfer. Over the past few years, a new beast has risen the top of the golf world, and he’s front and center on the mind of the tour’s top contenders. Scottie...
A trip inside the U.S. Open merchandise tent in OakmontVideo

Before Yasuhiro Kano strolled over to the 34,000-square-foot U.S. Open merchandise tent Monday at Oakmont Country Club, he set a budget: $500. By the time he was done, Kano, 55, of Chicago, had shirts, hats and souvenirs for friends back in Illinois, but he stayed on budget. “I like golf,”...
Not quite as big but still massive, TE Darnell Washington aims for big season for Steelers

Darnell Washington knows this season is a big one for his career trajectory. So he made himself smaller. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ massive tight end wasn’t quite so large when he showed up for organized team activities last month. Visibly more chiseled and lean than he’d been for his first two...
‘I’m a Pittsburgh boy through and through’: Despite falling short in qualifying, Neal Shipley takes in sights at Oakmont

Neal Shipley won’t be competing at the U.S. Open this week after falling short in the final qualifying round, but he was back on the grounds at Oakmont Country Club on Monday, taking in the special scene at his former workplace. “I’m a Pittsburgh boy through and through,” Shipley said....
FAA, county bar drones from flying near U.S. Open grounds

Amateur drone operators, take note: You need to avoid the air space this week around Oakmont Country Club. A Temporary Flight Restriction has been put in effect above the historic country club while the U.S. Open golf championship makes its 10th visit to the Allegheny Valley, officials announced Monday. The...
Traffic calm in Oakmont during 1st day of U.S. Open practice rounds

Drivers in Oakmont experienced mostly traffic-free travel as U.S. Open practice rounds kicked off Monday morning. While there might have been a bit more travel than usual, traffic wasn’t an issue, Oakmont police Chief Michael Ford said. People, however, shouldn’t necessarily get used to those quick travel times through the...
U.S. Open practice rounds begin at Oakmont Country Club

Players teed off first thing Monday morning to begin practice rounds at the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club. They were greeted with wet conditions after heavy rains have impacted Western Pennsylvania the past several days, though all the morning rounds went off under cloudy skies and temperatures in...
Mark Madden: Steelers have lost the sense of who they are … or were

Aaron Rodgers will wear No. 8 for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Not No. 12. That was never a possibility. There’s no comparing him to Terry Bradshaw in Pittsburgh, just like there was no comparing him to Joe Namath in New York. Rodgers will talk to the media in Pittsburgh on Tuesday....
On Sports: Pirates’ top prospect earns quick promotion; Pitt gets touted 4-star RB recruitVideo

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ top hitting prospect is on an impressive fast track, Pitt football gets a big recruiting win, James Franklin throws his proverbial 2 cents in on the College Football Playoff selection format and a prominent Steelers player makes a life decision. All in a Monday morning edition of...
LSU beats West Virginia to clinch 20th CWS berth

BATON ROUGE, La. — Jake Brown hit a home run and had four RBIs, Steven Milam had two doubles and also drove in four runs and LSU beat West Virginia, 12-5, on Sunday night to sweep the best-of-three Baton Rouge Super Regional. No. 6 seed LSU (48-15) clinched the program’s...
Penguins A to Z: Owen Pickering has to take a big step forwardVideo

With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 57 individuals signed to an NHL contract – including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization....
New to golf? Here are some basics to know ahead of the U.S. Open at Oakmont

Unlike most sports, the player with the lowest score wins in golf. So this week, when players take the course at Oakmont Country Club for the 125th U.S. Open, they will be trying to post the fewest strokes possible. Here’s a look at some other golf basics to help follow...
After ‘underperforming’ expectations, Jared Triolo’s bat finally comes up big for Pirates

Jared Triolo knew runs would be hard to come by against the Philadelphia Phillies, so he came to the plate in the second inning with one out, a runner at first base and looking to do damage. When Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez threw a 2-0 sinker over the middle of...
Golf’s greatest face Oakmont’s ultimate test at 125th U.S. Open

The likes of Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and defending champion Bryson DeChambeau have arrived in Oakmont with ambitions of raising a trophy Sunday at the 125th U.S. Open being held at historic Oakmont Country Club. They will be greeted, starting with practice rounds on Monday, by tens of thousands of...
Are cellphones allowed at Oakmont for the U.S. Open?

Fans attending the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club this week might be wondering if they can use their cellphones to take photos or videos of their favorite golfers. The answer is yes. “We encourage people to bring their cellphones,” said Danny Sink, senior director of U.S. Open Championships. However,...
Fox Chapel grad Noro set to step in as new coach of Cal (Pa.) baseball teamVideo

When Fox Chapel grad Joey Noro got into the baseball coaching ranks, he, naturally, received a few words of wisdom from veteran coaches. One piece of advice was to be choosy about who he married. After all, being a coach doesn’t entail a 9-to-5, Monday-through-Friday schedule, so it takes a...

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