Sports category, Page 205
New York Islanders choose Erie defenseman Matthew Schaefer with No. 1 pick in NHL draft
LOS ANGELES — The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL Draft on Friday night. High-scoring forward Michael Misa went second overall to the San Jose Sharks, and the Chicago Blackhawks took Swedish forward Anton Frondell third at Peacock Theater in downtown...
Knapp makes PGA Tour history at Rocket Classic, trails 2nd-round leaders Kirk, Knowles and PutnamVideo
DETROIT — Jake Knapp pulled off a feat no one else has in PGA Tour history. Knapp shot an 11-under-par 61 on Friday to break a Rocket Classic record that stood for less than a day and became the first on the tour to break 60 and shoot a 61...
49ers star CB Deommodore Lenoir arrested after traffic incident with LAPDVideo
Star San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir was arrested in Los Angeles on Thursday night and charged with a misdemeanor count of resisting arrest. Lenoir, 25, was released from jail Friday and has an L.A. court date set for July 25; 49ers training camp opens July 22. Lenoir, a fifth-round...
NASCAR’s Cup Series to debut In-Season Challenge as $1 million backdrop to points race for title
HAMPTON, Ga. — The debut of NASCAR’s In-Season Challenge in Saturday night’s Cup Series race in Atlanta generated differing opinions and expectations from drivers. After all, there’s a points race to attend to. Every team’s top priority is qualifying for the playoffs and trying to win the championship. Some drivers...
Angels manager Ron Washington to miss rest of season with unspecified medical issue
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington will miss the rest of the season because of an unspecified medical issue, the team said Friday. Washington, the oldest manager in the major leagues at 73, has been sidelined for the past week. He experienced shortness of breath and appeared...
Playoff MVP Sam Bennett agrees on 8-year, $64 million contract to stay with Florida Panthers
SUNRISE, Fla. — Sam Bennett walked to the front of the stage at the Florida Panthers’ latest Stanley Cup championship parade, and before he could even speak the crowd began serenading him with their request. “Eight more years! Eight more years!” they chanted, over and over. They got their wish....
Hempfield Township father, son win WPGA event
Arnie Cutrell has won numerous amateur golf events in his career. But probably none was bigger than teaming up with his son Arnie Jr. to win the 101st Western Pennsylvania Golf Association Father-Son Tournament this week at Diamond Run Golf Club by carding a 7-under gross score of 64. The...
Trail Blazers see 7-1 Chinese center Yang Hansen as unique, versatile talent
PORTLAND, Ore. — Yang Hansen is going to fit into American culture just fine. The Trail Blazers’ 7-foot-1 Chinese center was introduced to Portland on Friday and was asked about his interests. Turns out, he’s already a gamer. “Sometimes I sleep. All the time, sleep. I like to play PS5....
Maple Leafs re-sign John Tavares for 4 years and the Oilers keep Trent Frederic around long term
John Tavares is staying with the Toronto Maple Leafs for four more years at a significantly discounted price. Tavares re-signed Friday for $17.55 million, and he will count $4.39 million against the salary cap through the 2028-29 season on a very team-friendly contract. He was making $11 million annually on...
Griffin Canning placed on injured list by Mets after surgery to repair ruptured Achilles
PITTSBURGH — New York Mets pitcher Griffin Canning had surgery Friday to repair a ruptured left Achilles and will miss the remainder of the season and possibly part of the 2026 season. Canning was injured during Thursday night’s 4-0 win over the Atlanta Braves in New York. Signed to a...
Cooper Flagg looks comfortable in new home as No. 1 pick gets introduced in Dallas
DALLAS — Cooper Flagg didn’t wait for Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison to break the silence with an opening statement as the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft was introduced to a packed Dallas news conference. “Hello,” Flagg said about the time the clock struck noon Friday. The 18-year-old...
Pirates ace Paul Skenes meets young fans at baseball card event in North Hills
When you have an opportunity to meet Paul Skenes, you take it. That was the collective mindset of the 145 children who attended a Skenes-hosted trading card event at Dick’s House of Sport on Friday morning in Ross Township. Before Skenes arrived, the preselected kids played on the outside turf...
Penn State gets commitment from 4-star in-state defensive end, 3-star tackle
It’s been a bit of a roller coaster this week for Penn State recruiting, but some more good news for the Nittany Lions came Friday afternoon. Four-star Malvern Prep defensive end Jackson Ford and three-star offensive tackle Jack Fuchs from Tennessee committed to Penn State. Ford’s other finalists were Ohio...
NHL, players agree to CBA extension with 84-game season, playoff salary cap
An 84-game season is coming to the NHL as part of an extension of the collective bargaining agreement that has been tentatively agreed to by the league and the Players’ Association. They announced a memorandum of understanding Friday in Los Angeles before the first round of the draft. It still...
Steelers A to Z: Brandon Johnson a darkhorse candidate for role as WR3
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...
Tim Benz: Daniel Mantenuto becomes 1st RMU men’s hockey Olympian with Team Italy selection
Daniel Mantenuto’s senior year of college hockey at Robert Morris University didn’t conclude in a conventional way. It didn’t culminate with him holding a championship trophy above his head or in a solemn handshake line after a bitter playoff defeat. No, his NCAA career ended at a pregame meal in...
Mark Madden: What the Pirates will do with Paul Skenes, should do with Oneil Cruz and more sports notes
The days are turning long and hot, but refreshing sports notes are short and cool. Unwrap a Popsicle and dig in! • When Paul Skenes files for arbitration in 2027, the first year he’s eligible, he figures to be awarded in excess of $30 million. When that happens, the Pittsburgh...
A.J. Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer headline list of top lottery candidates for 2026 NBA draft
The NBA has had Victor Wembanyama and Cooper Flagg as obvious No. 1 overall draft picks in recent years. AJ Dybantsa has been headed toward that status for 2026. The BYU signee has been a favorite to sit atop draft boards next summer and ranks as the nation’s top recruit...
Steelers neurosurgeon Dr. Joseph Maroon honored with prestigious award
As Dr. Joseph Maroon stood in Ellis Island’s Great Hall in New York City, his thoughts went to his grandparents, who walked the same location 125 years earlier when they ventured to America from Poland and Lebanon. Maroon, of Sewickley, along with other leaders in business, education, entertainment, public service,...
First Call: James Harrison’s revealing quotes about Mike Tomlin; a T.J. Watt contract update; potential NHL CBA detailsVideo
Friday’s “First Call” has an interesting assessment of Mike Tomlin’s coaching style from former Pittsburgh Steeler James Harrison. There’s a new slant on T.J. Watt’s contract situation. We have a preview of the upcoming Pirates-Mets series. And some details are leaking out about what could be in the next NHL...
Steelers A to Z: Athletic D’Shawn Jamison hopes to stick as DB, possible return man
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...
Pirates’ Spencer Horwitz hopes to continue finding his stride at the plate
Navigating through longer-term injuries can be a lonely experience for any professional athlete. Watching teammates suit up and compete, juxtaposed with the mundane, slow-moving experience of rehabilitation and healing is frustrating. That was the situation for Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz, acquired in the offseason but sidelined before Game...
A 6-pack of questions about the Penguins’ draft approach with NHL.com’s Adam Kimelman
The 2025 NHL Draft begins Friday night. NHL.com draft expert Adam Kimelman joined the “Breakfast With Benz” podcast this week to talk about what the Pittsburgh Penguins might do with their back-to-back picks at No. 11 and No. 12 (via the New York Rangers). 1. There’s some belief that the...
Club World Cup sniffer dogs get booties to protect paws from heat
PHILADELPHIA — Fans and players weren’t the only ones coping with extreme heat this week at the Club World Cup. Sniffer dogs — a common addition to the security details at many large sporting events — had a job to do at the international soccer tournament despite the sweltering temperatures....
Pirates farm report for June 26, 2025: Mike Jarvis guns down runner at plate to preserve Altoona win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 43-34) was clobbered by Omaha (Royals), 17-2. RHP Thomas Harrington (4-8, 6.11) started and lasted five innings, giving up seven runs on 10 hits, including three homers. RHP JC Flowers (11.57) came on and gave up five more runs on five hits, including a homer, while recording one...
