Minor league report: Penguins’ winning streak snapped in overtime
Forward Gabe Klassen had a goal and an assist for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, whose six-game winning streak was snapped with a 6-5 overtime loss to the Bridgeport Islanders at Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport, Conn., on Thursday. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (43-16-7-2) also got goals from forwards Atley Calvert and Tanner Howe, as...
Justin Rose fades at Masters, still joins Scottie Scheffler in the hunt
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Justin Rose is back in contention at the Masters, one year after his playoff loss to Rory McIlroy. Might be better off that he’s not back in the lead, too. Rose has held at least a share of the first-round lead a record five times at Augusta...
Penguins defeat Devils, clinch 1st postseason berth since 2022
When Bryan Rust speaks, he isn’t prone to ambiguity. He gets to the point. On the first day of Pittsburgh Penguins training camp, Sept. 18 in Cranberry, the versatile top-six winger was asked what his goals were for the 2025-26 season. “Dragging this team that nobody thinks can make the...
Masters’ 15th hole known as Firethorn turns prickly by serving up 3 quadruple bogeys
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Fred Couples is playing the Masters for the 41st time, and he can’t remember ever hitting into the water on the par-5 15th with a wedge in his hand — twice in a row. It wrecked the surprisingly great round of the 1992 Masters champion — a...
Xander Schauffele’s shot lands in a viewer’s merchandise bag. It doesn’t stop him from making par
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Maybe gift shopping really is out of control at the Masters. Xander Schauffele’s tee shot on the par-5 eighth hole Thursday at Augusta National ended up in somebody’s merchandise bag, just a few feet to the left of the fairway. Schauffele used a tee to mark the...
Rory McIlroy has another reason to celebrate with best Masters start in 15 years to share early lead
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy began his title defense in the Masters with a tee shot that rolled next to a spectator’s seat. Another one was in the trees. His tee shot on the seventh hole went into the 17th fairway. The prevailing thought was not concern, not the slightest...
Big Ten earns nearly $70M in March Madness incentives after sweeping titles
The Big Ten Conference amassed nearly $70 million from NCAA distributions that will be paid for team appearances and performances in the 2026 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. That is by far the most among conferences, largely because the Big Ten swept the national championships — Michigan won the men’s...
16 prospects will attend 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
Presumed No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza won’t be attending the 2026 NFL Draft, but 16 other prospects will make the trip to Pittsburgh, the NFL announced Thursday. The list includes five Ohio State teammates: Caleb Downs, Kayden McDonald, Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles and Carnell Tate. Also confirmed to attend are...
Justice Department sets sights on NFL’s media rights deals
The Department of Justice is investigating the NFL’s media deals with streaming companies as more of its games go behind subscription pay walls. The investigation first reported by the Wall Street Journal centers on the financial impact of live sports streaming on consumers and whether the league’s traditional broadcast partners...
Pat Narduzzi promises intensity, seeks balance in Pitt’s upcoming spring game
In a sense, Pitt’s annual Blue-Gold Spring Game on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium represents a conundrum for coach Pat Narduzzi. As he prepares to evaluate his first-team offense and first-team defense, as well as Pitt’s reserves, Narduzzi will be looking for balance. In a perfect world, there will be moments,...
Penguins assign goaltender Sergei Murashov to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Pittsburgh Penguins rookie goaltender Sergei Murashov was assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL) on Thursday. The team did not announce the transaction but it was reflected on the NHL’s media website and the AHL’s website. Murashov was recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday and practiced with the NHL...
Norwin grad Jack Whalen a record-setting base-stealer, cornerstone player for Seton Hill baseball
He wears No. 1, so he is already at the top of the Seton Hill baseball roster. And he also leads off the batting order. But senior outfielder Jack Whalen isn’t just No. 1 in your program. He now holds a top spot in the conference record book. Whalen, a...
AP study: MLB average salary hits a record $5.34M as the Mets lead spending again
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball’s average salary rose 3.4% on opening day to a record $5.34 million, according to a study by The Associated Press, and the New York Mets topped spending at the season’s start for the fourth straight year. Mets outfielder Juan Soto is the highest-paid player...
1st-round prospects at safety, wide receiver among those hosted as Steelers draft visitorsVideo
The Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday hosted a pair of NFL Draft prospects who have been widely considered as possibilities to be their first-round pick. Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren and USC wide receiver Makai Lemon were joined by late-round prospect Marlin Klein — a tight end from Michigan — as those...
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Konnor Griffin isn’t the only 19-year-old star on rise for the Pirates
The major-league debut and subsequent signing of Konnor Griffin to a nine-year, $140 million contract extension have made the Pittsburgh Pirates the talk of the baseball world. But the buzz isn’t isolated to one 19-year-old Pirate. Though Griffin is baseball’s consensus top prospect, the Pirates have one of the most...
Pirates unveil new City Connect uniforms, an all-black jersey with 2 hat combinations
The Pittsburgh Pirates unveiled their 2026 City Connect uniform Thursday, all-black jerseys with gold lettering designed to “embody the grit, toughness, and pride” that define the city and its people. The City Connect uniforms, in partnership with Nike, feature detailing that pay homage to the Pirates nickname and includes nods...
NFL Draft top prospect profile: Dillon Thieneman, Oregon S
TribLive is highlighting the top prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The three-day event is April 23-25. Dillon Thieneman Position: Safety Height/weight: 6 foot/201 pounds College: Oregon Thieneman has three years of strong on-field production for scouts to study. The 21-year-old made more than 300 career...
Joe Starkey: Steelers should prioritize Nick Herbig, trade a starting edge rusher
Why would you discover and develop a burgeoning star pass rusher only to lose the prime years of his career? You wouldn’t, or at least you shouldn’t, if you’re the Pittsburgh Steelers. They need to keep Nick Herbig, and that might mean trading T.J. Watt or Alex Highsmith. Watt is...
Mark Madden: After 21 seasons, Sidney Crosby’s consistency remains unmatched
Sidney Crosby has done much that will be remembered, not least three Stanley Cups and six international gold medals. That’s all Crosby cares about. More than perhaps any superstar athlete, he’s untroubled by statistics. They’re a side dish that comes with the steak, but Crosby is pure carnivore. He wants...
On Sports: Penguins can clinch playoff berth in New Jersey; big ratings for Konnor Griffin’s MLB debut
A lot will be on the line Thursday night in New Jersey when the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Devils. Plus, Alex Ovechkin might or might not retire, Konnor Griffin is must-see TV, and there’s local transfer portal news in Thursday’s “On Sports,” pinch-hitting for “First Call.” Ticket to the...
Pirates farm report for April 8, 2026: Esmerlyn Valdez homers in shutout win for Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple A, 3-8) gave up two hits in a 5-0 win over Louisville (Reds). RHP Noah Davis started and went six innings, giving up two hits, striking out seven and walking two. LHP Evan Sisk (1.50), RHP Mike Clevinger (2.35) and RHP Brandan Bidois (5.40) each pitched a no-hit...
Tim Benz’s Steelers NFL Draft preview: An under-the-radar position of interestVideo
The 2026 NFL Draft takes place April 23-25, in Pittsburgh. “Breakfast with Benz” is previewing the Steelers’ potential selections at each position group with Matt Williamson, a former pro and college scout who has worked at Pitt and with the Cleveland Browns. Williamson is an on-air host at WDVE, Fox...
The Masters lowdown: How to watch, when it starts, betting odds for golf’s first major of 2026
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Prime Video will make its foray into covering the 90th Masters on Thursday by exclusively live-streaming the first two hours of the first two rounds from amidst the azaleas and dogwoods at Augusta National. As part of its debut, Prime Video will feature Inside Amen Corner, a...
NCAA committee to discuss streamlined, age-based eligibility rules
An NCAA panel is scheduled to discuss potential changes to eligibility rules that would incorporate age into the process, two people with knowledge of the situation said Wednesday. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the NCAA hasn’t publicly discussed the proposal. They said the...
A possible Frozen Four first: All 4 starting goalies are freshmen
LAS VEGAS — Four freshman goalies will take the ice before a packed T-Mobile Arena on Thursday for the semifinals of the Frozen Four, something so unusual that the NCAA can’t find another such instance. The atmosphere could be daunting even for upperclassmen, but those goalies have been preparing a...
