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Penguins CEO David Morehouse helps save KDKA-TV cameraman during protests
Penguins CEO and president David Morehouse assisted in saving KDKA-TV cameraman Ian Smith after he was attacked while covering protests in Downtown Pittsburgh. As Saturday’s protests over the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police turned violent, Smith said he was dragged to the ground by rioters...
The 2nd-year NFL offensive players who could break out in 2020
For all the excitement surrounding rookies when they enter the NFL, it’s rare to see them make an immediate impact on the field. It takes time for players to learn the playbook, adapt to life out of college and adjust to the speed of the professional game — even for...
Peters Township’s Connor Bruce gets early start to college tennis career at Dayton
Connor Bruce made quite a debut for the Dayton men’s tennis team during the shortened 2020 season. The Peters Township product, who graduated high school in December to get an early jump on his college career, exploded onto the Division I scene, earning five Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week...
Burgh’s Best to Wear It, No. 92: James Harrison evolved into dominant defender
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. If James Harrison had quit football after being cut a handful of times in his first two seasons, he would have been just another guy...
Roger Goodell: ‘Tragic events’ call for ‘urgent need for action’Video
NEW YORK — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said “there remains an urgent need for action” following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the protests around the country that have followed. From New York to Los Angeles and several cities in between, thousands protested Floyd’s death and repeated police...
Officials working on plans to hold U.S. Open tennis tournament on timeVideo
Charter flights to ferry U.S. Open tennis players and limited entourages from Europe, South America and the Middle East to New York. Negative covid-19 tests before traveling. Centralized housing. Daily temperature checks. No spectators. Fewer on-court officials. No locker-room access on practice days. All are among the scenarios being considered...
Ricky Stenhouse heads to Bristol buoyed by good run at CharlotteVideo
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Ricky Stenhouse Jr. could not have had a bumpier return to racing after NASCAR’s 10-week shutdown. How bad was it? Stenhouse crashed on the first lap of the first race back and finished last. He followed it with a 25th-place finish at the second Cup race at...
During coronavirus pandemic, local horsemen find ways to make ends meet
The covid-19 pandemic has been tough for everyone to handle. It has shut down businesses and forced everyone to adapt to a new way of life over the past few months. Harness racing at the Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Washington County is no different. Covid-19 shut down harness racing...
Recreational baseball is a go in Westmoreland CountyVideo
A rainbow appeared over Latrobe’s Legion-Keener baseball field Friday afternoon as a handful of players from the Latrobe American Legion team got together for a workout. Latrobe coach Jason Bush pointed to the sky and indicated it was a sign of good things to come for baseball and softball players...
As MLB teams make cuts, Pirates commit to paying minor-league players through June
As MLB teams are releasing hundreds of minor-league players in cost-cutting measures, the Pittsburgh Pirates have committed to paying their 300-plus players in the minors $400 weekly stipends plus health care benefits through June, a source told the Tribune-Review on Saturday. With additional teams in short-season Class A and Dominican...
Penguins A to Z: Marcus Pettersson rewards management’s faith
While the NHL is on hold because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 54 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Marcus Pettersson Position: Defenseman Shoots:...
‘Burgh’s Best to Wear It, No. 93: Petr Nedved’s overtime heroics endure
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. 93: Petr Nedved Let’s be honest. If it wasn’t for one goal, Petr Nedved isn’t this beloved. He would be just another talented player...
Number of eliminated college sports programs nearing 100
Four-year colleges facing budget shortfalls stemming from the pandemic are approaching an unwelcome milestone: In coming days, the number of eliminated sports programs will almost surely pass 100. Research by The Associated Press found a total of 97 teams eliminated at four-year schools through Friday. The count includes only teams...
Brotherly love brings out the best in Johnsons, as NBA’s Cam preps Puff for North CarolinaVideo
The competition between brothers Cameron and Donovan “Puff” Johnson is constant and never more evident than on the basketball court in the driveway of their Moon Township home. The games became so competitive neighbors started to gather to watch them play, so intense their parents made them stop before a...
Big 12 revenue distribution down only slightly amid pandemicVideo
The Big 12’s revenue distribution to its 10 schools decreased only slightly because of the pandemic that led to the cancellation of spring sports, though there is still plenty of uncertainty ahead. Commissioner Bob Bowlsby said Friday at the end of the league’s virtual spring meetings the league was distributing...
Hundreds of minor league ballplayers releasedVideo
NEW YORK — Major league teams released hundreds of young players with the minor league season in doubt because of the coronavirus pandemic. More than 200 players were cut Friday, and more than 400 have been released over the past month according to transactions posted at MiLB.com. The start of...
With health safeguards in place, Pitt football players returning June 8 for voluntary workouts
Pitt football is returning to the South Side next month in the form of voluntary workouts. For the first time since March, when spring drills were canceled after three days in the wake of covid-19 concerns, Pitt’s football players will be welcomed back to campus June 8, athletic director Heather...
Power Five leagues ask Congress for athlete compensation lawVideo
The Power Five conference commissioners are asking Congress to move forward with federal legislation regarding compensation for college athletes. The commissioners of the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and SEC sent a letter dated May 23 to congressional leaders. The Associated Press obtained a copy of the letter Friday....
Kiski Area’s Enzo Morlacci transferring to wrestling powerhouse Wyoming Seminary
Enzo Morlacci is looking forward to the next chapter of his high school career. On Thursday, the Kiski Area sophomore announced he will be transferring to wrestling powerhouse Wyoming Seminary. While Morlacci knows he will benefit from the talent at Wyoming Seminary, he also is looking forward to the academic...
West Virginia says football coaches, players can return to campus in June
West Virginia has put a phased plan in motion to bring football back to Morgantown in June. After the Big 12 said last week that student-athletes could return to on-campus facilities June 15 for voluntary workouts, the school followed up Friday with the announcement of its plan for coaches and...
SportsLine.com projects Steelers tied for 3rd-best record in AFC
The consensus of the gambling sports books appears that the over/under for Pittsburgh Steelers wins in 2020 is nine. A computer-modeling mathematical service appears to agree. SportsLine.com pegs the Steelers as a nine-win team this season, based off its simulations. And while on face value that does not sound overly...
Marketing consultant Jeremy Darlow helps Pitt athletes prepare for day they ‘take the jersey off’
Like many people, Jeremy Darlow has played sports, read about them and enjoyed virtual experiences through video games. Beyond what most people have encountered, however, Darlow has talked to the participants about their futures. A former director of marketing for Adidas who has worked with celebrities from Snoop Dogg to...
Baltimore Ravens, Matthew Judon find ‘rare compromise’Video
Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl pass-rusher Matthew Judon signed his franchise tag Thursday night, the team announced, and a report suggests the two sides reached “a rare compromise” on compensation. Judon is listed on the roster as an outside linebacker, but he regularly moved around an always-evolving Baltimore defense the past...
Pocono will hold NASCAR weekend without fansVideo
Pocono Raceway will hold its NASCAR weekend without fans. The Cup Series is scheduled to race June 27-28, and Truck and second-tier Xfinity races also will be held that weekend. Pocono said in a message to fans “it will certainly miss your passion, laughs, cheers, and smiles as the green...
Colts hoping for lucrative payoff from betting big on Philip RiversVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — Frank Reich jumped right into research mode when he knew Philip Rivers would hit free agency. The Indianapolis Colts coach studied tapes of Rivers’ throws from an uncharacteristically poor 2019 season to compare with those he made earlier in his career. Reich saw no difference. When offensive coordinator...
