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Peter Tulk retires, Zach Wilfong takes over Saint Vincent lacrosse
The latest news out of the Saint Vincent men’s lacrosse program is twofold. Peter Tulk is retiring as coach, and his replacement is former Bearcats standout Zach Wilfong, who played for him from 2008-11. Tulk is the winningest coach in program history with a record of 140-122 across two stints...
Pitt receives verbal commitments from 2 members of class of 2021
Pitt received two verbal commitments from members of the class of 2021 Thursday when offensive lineman Terrance Rankl and wide receiver Jaden Bradley made their non-binding pledges public. 100% Committed #H2P #PITT2L1TT pic.twitter.com/tVVedlqcNc— Jaden G Bradley (@JadenBradleyyy) April 23, 2020 That makes three in two days for Pitt, lifting its...
Former Franklin Regional wrestler Michael Kemerer working toward another shot at national title with Iowa
When Michael Kemerer learned he wouldn’t get a chance to become an NCAA champion, like every Division I wrestler who qualified for the event, there was disappointment. The Iowa redshirt senior had unfinished business and was looking for an individual title for himself and a team title for the Hawkeyes...
Burrell grad selected to attend international athletic forum
Burrell graduate Nicole Kristof is making her mark on the water as a member of the Robert Morris University rowing team. But her athletic influence and passion extends beyond the sphere of competition, and that dedication has been recognized and honored with selection to the International University Sports Federation Forum...
Governor of N.C. says NASCAR teams can start working again, clearing hurdle for series’ return
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The governor of North Carolina said Thursday that NASCAR teams can work in their race shops if they maintain social distancing guidelines, clearing a potential hurdle to resuming the season in coming weeks. Gov. Roy Cooper extended the state’s stay-at-home order through May 8 on Thursday and...
Niele Ivey introduced as new Notre Dame coach, succeeding Muffet McGrawVideo
Niele Ivey is coming home. Ivey was introduced as the new coach of the Notre Dame women’s basketball team Thursday, succeeding her mentor, Muffet McGraw, who retired a day earlier. “Those are big heels to fill,” Ivey said during an online news conference. “When you follow a legend, it’s not...
David ‘Rooster’ Fleming: Hazelwood legend, CFL star signed with Steelers out of high school
Rooster Fleming would have been a Hazelwood legend — if not for his cocksure nickname then for signing straight out of Gladstone High School to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rooster befriended Paul Martha and roomed with Joe Namath, scored on a record 108-yard touchdown and won weightlifting competitions into...
ESPN analyst Todd McShay has coronavirus, will miss NFL DraftVideo
An NFL Draft being conducted virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic already figured to have a much different look and feel compared to the same event in past years. But that sentiment — and the impact of the pandemic — came even further into focus Thursday when ESPN draft analyst...
Monroeville’s Ahmad Matour hopes for shot at Mr. Olympia title
Ahmad Matour hopes to compete in the Mr. Olympia bodybuilding competition in September. The 26-year-old Monroeville resident and native of Jordan punched his ticket to the prestigious annual competition in Las Vegas with a strong showing last month at the Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio. But as the coronavirus pandemic...
Draft day memory: How McKeesport’s Mike Logan ended up in JacksonvilleVideo
Mike Logan thought the day of the NFL Draft was a good time to have a party. Especially in 1997 when Canute Curtis, who was Logan’s friend, roommate and teammate, was projected to be a first-round choice after an All-American season as a West Virginia linebacker. Logan, a McKeesport graduate,...
Senior Spotlight: Kiski Area outfielder sticking to routine while stuck at home
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight WPIAL spring athletes whose senior years were cut short by the coronavirus pandemic. Since the beginning of quarantine, Kiski Area senior Billy Perroz has been trying his best to stick to a routine. He wakes up a little later than normal —...
Penguins A to Z: Niclas Almari gets a taste of North American hockey
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. Niclas Almari Position: Defenseman Shoots: Left...
PA West Soccer Association cancels spring season
Another sports league has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. On Wednesday night, the Pennsylvania West State Soccer Association’s Youth Board decided because of different contributing factors surrounding the state-at-home order issued in Pennsylvania, the 2020 spring soccer season has been canceled. “Our youth board decided to cancel a...
Prospects ready for closeup on NFL draft night from home
Yetur Gross-Matos would have liked to have been in Las Vegas for the NFL draft on Thursday night, but the Penn State defensive lineman is OK with participating from home. Gross-Matos is one of 58 prospects who will take part remotely in the draft, which has gone virtual this year...
Second to none? Steelers’ top pick is from round in which they’ve had mixed results
There is little reward for being second-best, and no one wants to be anyone’s second choice. But for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2020, the second-round pick is second to none. For the first time since 1967, the Steelers are without first-round pick, having traded it to the Miami Dolphins in...
Penguins’ Matt Murray, Primanti Bros. to feed police
Penguins goaltender Matt Murray is teaming with Primanti Bros. to offer food to police in Pittsburgh beginning Thursday. According to a release from the team, Murray has “a $5,000 open tab” for officers at the downtown restaurant located at 2 Market Square. “I want to thank the people on the...
Bud Dupree signs Steelers’ franchise tender, will make $15.8 million in 2020
Unlike the summers of 2017 and 2018, there will be no drama regarding the Pittsburgh Steelers and a player to which they applied the franchise tag. Outside linebacker Bud Dupree signed his franchise tender, the team announced Thursday. He will make $15.8 million in 2020, a figure arrived at by...
Watch live: NFL Draft-A-Thon to raise money for first responders battling coronavirus pandemicVideo
TribLIVE is partnering with video-hosting platform SendtoNews to bring readers a live stream of the NFL’s three-day virtual fundraiser that will benefit six charities — selected by the NFL Foundation — that are battling the spread of covid-19. Friday marks the second night of the festivities. Draft-A-Thon will pay tribute...
NFL Draft HQ: Who Steelers might pick, position breakdowns, mock drafts
The 2020 NFL Draft will be very different from year’s past. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the seven-round event will proceed as scheduled starting Thursday night and continuing through Saturday. But it will not be held in Las Vegas and will be missing any of the circus-like atmosphere it had garnered...
Upper St. Clair football coach Jim Render among 12 selected for Pa. Sports Hall of Fame
Former Upper St. Clair football coach Jim Render, who retired last summer with the most wins in WPIAL history, was among 12 individuals chosen for induction into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame this fall. The 2020 class also includes professional hockey player R.J. Umberger of Plum, Steelers assistant coach...
Pitt women’s basketball coach Lance White travels transfer route to rebuild team
Pitt women’s basketball coach Lance White is using transfer players to rebuild his team. new beginnings ?? pic.twitter.com/P1f0QC6arj— Destiny ? (@___destiny03) April 23, 2020 White received a verbal commitment Wednesday from guard Destiny Strother, who played sparingly as a freshman this season for Marquette. She will join Jayla Everett, who...
First Call: Pittsburgh as NHL return city?; Some underrated potential Steelers draft targets
For “First Call” today, we’re still talkin’ hockey in a bubble. Just different bubbles. Forget New Hampshire, North Dakota and Saskatchewan. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman confirmed through ESPN.com that the NHL is looking at four NHL host cities as designated locations to condense the league and to restart the 2019-20...
NFL Draft analyst: Perfect sleeper replacement for Javon Hargrave, OLB options for Steelers
In the first part of our pre-draft podcast with Draft Wire’s Luke Easterling, he outlined how he thought the draft laid out nicely for the Steelers to meet their offensive needs. Even though they won’t be making a first-round selection. In part two, we look at the prospects the Steelers...
Tim Benz: That JuJu Smith-Schuster trade idea? Not gonna happen. But worth a look.
A chin-scratching Steelers trade rumor bubbled to the surface Wednesday. JuJu Smith-Schuster to the San Francisco 49ers for a first-round pick. Rumor has it? #49ers called and checked on the availability of #Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster. #NFL #NFLDraft2020 Some things to note #PittsburghSteelers have no number one pick and this...
If and when baseball returns, Pirates manager Derek Shelton plans to ‘cherish’ his debut
As MLB contemplates ideas of how to conduct its 2020 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates are preparing for the possibility of playing games sometime this summer. Even if that means Pirates manager Derek Shelton’s major-league regular-season managerial debut could come in an otherwise empty stadium instead of before baseball fans. “Honestly,...
