Sports category, Page 2006
Love it or hate it, Pirates players grappling with reality of universal DH
The Pittsburgh Pirates have accepted that the universal designated hitter is coming to the National League, and that’s the only thing universal the Pittsburgh Pirates have accepted about the designated hitter. Manager Derek Shelton has said the Pirates will use a rotation of players as the DH instead of a...
Pistons’ onetime home, the Palace of Auburn Hills, torn downVideo
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — One of Michigan’s most beloved sports and entertainment venues was turned into rubble on Saturday with a series of controlled explosions. The shell and roof of the Palace of Auburn Hills, which was home to three championship Detroit Pistons teams and three Detroit Shock teams and...
‘Burgh’s Best to Wear It, No. 51: James Farrior rejuvenated career after signing with SteelersVideo
The Tribune-Review sports staff is conducting a daily countdown of the best players in Pittsburgh pro and college sports history to wear each jersey number. No. 51: James Farrior As an organization that constructs its roster by drafting and developing talent, the Pittsburgh Steelers historically have shied away from chasing...
Steelers 2-a-days: Maurkice Pouncey in 11th season, Pine-Richland’s Kevin Rader seeks spotVideo
Editor’s note: Leading up to a unique Pittsburgh Steelers training camp staged at Heinz Field this year, the Tribune-Review will be running through the team’s 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2020 season. The breakdown will go through the roster, in mostly alphabetical order, two per day, between...
A few more doors open for Black athletic directors as WPIAL tries to promote diversity
When Sto-Rox hired LaRoi Johnson as athletic director this summer, he used social media to thank those who had opened doors for him in his career. His list included friends, colleagues and mentors. “I’m happy for all of the people who helped me so much,” said Johnson, a first-time school...
Like his consistent swing, Bryan Reynolds thrives as low-maintenance player for Pirates
After a top-five finish in NL Rookie of the Year voting last season, Bryan Reynolds has a simple goal for this summer that doesn’t have anything specifically to do with his statistics. “I just want to be better all the way around,” Reynolds said Friday, after an intrasquad game at...
Lower Burrell’s Caliguri to be honored at martial arts legends awards ceremony
Lower Burrell’s Frank Caliguri has been honored many times for his contributions to martial arts at the local, regional and national levels. He will be recognized again Saturday evening as the American Martial Arts Alliance Foundation will pay tribute to him during this weekend’s online convention. The AMAAF legends awards...
Steelers LB Bud Dupree reportedly files grievance over franchise tag compensation
Bud Dupree is contesting the value of the position he plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The outside linebacker filed a grievance with the NFL on Friday, according to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport, because he believes he should be paid as a defensive end as part of the league’s franchise-tag payment structure....
NHL, NHLPA formally agree to resume playing; Penguins to face Canadiens beginning Aug. 1
Hockey is back. After months of discussions and planning, the NHL and the NHLPA have formally agreed to resume play this summer. And Penguins fans finally have a date to circle on their calendars: Aug 1, which is when the team’s best-of-five qualifying round series against the Montreal Canadiens is...
Elimination of nonconference games could have ripple effectVideo
The Big Ten became the first Power Five league to shift to an all-conference fall schedule as the college sports world faces difficult decisions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The Pac-12 reached the same decision Friday, and more Power Five conferences could follow, causing a ripple effect on small-conference schools...
Los Alamitos track on 10-day probation after horse deathsVideo
LOS ANGELES — The California Horse Racing Board on Friday put Los Alamitos on probation for 10 days while the track develops a plan to address an increase in horse deaths. The board voted 5-1 remotely in an emergency meeting to allow the Orange County track to continue racing during...
Blue Jays shift Vladimir Guerrero Jr. across diamond to first baseVideo
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays are shifting Vladimir Guerrero Jr. across the diamond, moving the slugger to first base from third. Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said Guerrero feels comfortable at first and the team has Travis Shaw ready to play third. Montoyo also said Guerrero will see time...
Carnegie Mellon athletes show disappointment, understanding after fall seasons canceled
Mia Hartman was focused on a return to competition this fall. A rising junior at Carnegie Mellon, the Kiski Area graduate put in a lot of mileage over the past couple of months toward a return to the Tartans women’s cross country team after missing her sophomore season because of...
Local golf notebook: Pittsburgh Open is on; WPGA back in business
While the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association was advised not to hold the Amateur Championship this past week, the Tri-State PGA received no advisory and continued to play after Allegheny County officials changed restrictions concerning group gatherings. The Tri-State PGA did cancel three Isaly’s Junior Tournament events — at Valley Brook...
Collin Morikawa builds big lead at Muirfield Village before stormsVideo
DUBLIN, Ohio — Among the lessons Collin Morikawa took away from missing his first cut as a pro was that his reliable cut shot had left him. He found at it Muirfield Village, and suddenly looks as though he will be tough to catch at the Workday Charity Open. Morikawa...
Robert Morris’ Nneka Ezeigbo signs pro basketball contract
Former Robert Morris women’s basketball player Nneka Ezeigbo signed a professional contract with Unicaja Malaga of Spain’s Liga Femenina 2. The 2020 graduate completed one of the best careers in school history. She is the only player in program history to be a part of four Northeast Conference regular-season championship...
Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley now pulling top QBs from prep ranksVideo
OKLAHOMA CITY — On his official visit, Caleb Williams was scheduled to chat with Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley for 20 minutes. The conversation lasted two hours. “I was very comfortable, very peaceful,” Williams said. “I guess you could say, like, chill.” Williams since has committed to the Sooners. The No....
Sixers’ Joel Embiid rocks hazmat-esque suit on way to NBA bubble
“The Process” looked ready to step into a lab when he showed up at the airport Thursday. Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid wore what looked to be a hazmat suit en route to the NBA bubble in Orlando. View this post on Instagram Get rich or die trying!!! Orlando here...
Pirates’ Nick Burdi bounces back from another surgery in search of a feel-good story for his right arm
Nick Burdi came back from Tommy John surgery to become a feel-good story for the Pittsburgh Pirates last season: the reliever who threw gas and wore black-rimmed glasses like Ricky Vaughn from the movie, “Major League.” After Burdi blew out his right arm again last April, discovering neurogenic thoracic outlet...
Jimmie Johnson confused, frustrated after virus scare
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jimmie Johnson is just as confused as everyone else about his plight with the coronavirus. A positive test caused the seven-time NASCAR champion to miss the first race of his career, and it was followed three days later by a negative test. He never suffered any symptoms...
Giants star catcher Buster Posey opts out of playing
Giants star catcher Buster Posey became the latest big-name player to skip this season because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, announcing his decision Friday. The six-time All-Star said his family finalized the adoption of identical twin girls this week. The babies were born prematurely, and Posey said after consultations...
Mark Madden: College sports need to tap out for fall season
Relaunching big-time professional sports while a pandemic rages seems ill-advised and is proving difficult. But pro athletes are adults, and get compensated appropriately. It’s time to tap out with college sports, especially football. That’s happening, slowly but surely. The Big Ten has canceled nonconference games. Ohio State football has ceased...
Double Team: Petr Sykora was a champion with Penguins, Devils
While the NHL is on hold because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Tribune-Review will offer the Double Team project, an examination of the five best players who have contributed substantially to the Penguins and another franchise. For consideration, a player must have played at least the equivalent of a...
‘Burgh’s Best to Wear It, No. 52: ‘Iron Mike’ Webster brought strength to super SteelersVideo
The Tribune-Review sports staff is conducting a daily countdown of the best players in Pittsburgh pro and college sports history to wear each jersey number. No. 52: Mike Webster One of the iconic images of the 1970s Pittsburgh Steelers is the offense breaking the huddle and center Mike Webster —...
Riverhounds preparing for season opener against Louisville City FC
While the Pittsburgh Steelers are waiting for training camp to start, the Pirates are going through summer camp and the Penguins are getting ready for NHL’s restart, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds are preparing for their first game of the USL Championship season. The defending Eastern Conference champions are champing at the...
