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Byron wins NASCAR virtual race at Bristol; Bubba Wallace ‘rage quits’Video
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — William Byron led the most laps in NASCAR’s first two virtual races and had nothing to show for his gaming skills. The third time out, he got the win. Byron easily won the iRacing event Sunday at virtual Bristol Motor Speedway, where NASCAR would have been racing...
MLS, celebrating 25th anniversary, confident it can weather yet another stormVideo
Sporting Kansas City coach Peter Vermes is cautiously optimistic Major League Soccer still can have a full season. But what that might look like is anyone’s guess. MLS was supposed to be celebrating its 25th year, but for now, it remains a quiet milestone amid the coronavirus pandemic. Monday marks...
Ex-NFL kicker, Saints hero Tom Dempsey dies at 73
NEW ORLEANS — Former NFL kicker Tom Dempsey, who played in the NFL despite being born without toes on his kicking foot and made a record 63-yard field goal, died late Saturday while struggling with complications from the coronavirus, his daughter said. He was 73. The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate...
Pro day cancellations forcing changes to NFL draft process
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bill Polian simplified the NFL’s draft process years ago. He studied film, relied on medical experts, checked the numbers and interviewed players. With the flurry of canceled pro days, the Hall of Famer who constructed multiple Super teams during his 32-year- career believes it’s time for a...
Belle Vernon’s Devin Whitlock named Tribune-Review Westmoreland Boys Basketball Player of the Year
Tribune-Review Boys Basketball Player of the Year Devin Whitlock Belle Vernon, 5-9, So., Guard A player reaching the 1,000-point milestone is a significant but somewhat common achievement in high school basketball. Seeing a sophomore nudge his career point total into four digits, well, that’s different. That indicates there’s a special...
Former Broncos star Derek Wolfe finally gets to play for RavensVideo
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Derek Wolfe figured he missed yet another chance to join the Baltimore Ravens when the team reached agreement last month on a three-year contract with free agent defensive lineman Michael Brockers. After Baltimore’s deal with Brockers fell through, Wolfe immediately told his agent to get in...
Will Phillies’ Andrew McCutchen still be elite after return from knee surgery?Video
PHILADELPHIA — Andrew McCutchen batted .709 as a high school senior. Of the 1,501 players drafted in 2005, he was taken 11th by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He’s a five-time All-Star, a Gold Glove Award winner and the 2013 National League MVP. And he did it all after blowing out his...
President Donald Trump speaks to sports commissioners, other leadersVideo
President Trump met by phone with many U.S. pro sports leaders Saturday to discuss how that industry has been affected by the global coronavirus pandemic, saying he was looking forward to the resumption of competitions “as soon as we can.” The NBA, NHL, NFL and Major League Baseball were all...
Report: Trump believes NFL season should start on time
President Trump thinks the NFL season should start on time in September, according to an ESPN report. The president made the claim on a conference call Saturday with 12 commissioners from pro sports leagues when discussing the potential return of sports amid the coronavirus pandemic. He also said he hopes...
Fields of green: Mild winter, no games aid ballpark grass
Nicole Sherry poked some holes in the turf at Camden Yards, cut the grass and then left the ballpark about the same time the Baltimore Orioles should have been wrapping up their season opener. “What a beautiful day it would have been for a ballgame,” said Sherry, the head groundskeeper...
Jets’ Perriman says late-season breakout was just sneak peek
NEW YORK — Breshad Perriman insists his late-season breakout last year was merely just a promising start. For him to live up to his own expectations. And, to finally prove the doubters wrong. “I think that was just a sneak peek of what’s to come for this season and many...
Kobe, Duncan, Garnett headline Basketball Hall of Fame class
Kobe Bryant’s resume has yet another entry to validate his greatness: He officially is a Hall of Famer. And he has plenty of elite company in the 2020 class, one that might be as glitzy as any. Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash Jan. 26, and fellow NBA greats...
As Steelers try to replace NT Javon Hargrave, value could be found in NFL DraftVideo
In 2016, a rookie third-round draft pick beat out a more established player to win the starting nose tackle job with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Javon Hargrave, from Division I FCS South Carolina State, was chosen over Daniel McCullers to fill the void after nose tackle Steve McLendon left via free...
Former Pitt guard Trey McGowens decides to transfer to Nebraska
Former Pitt guard Trey McGowens settled on his new home Saturday when he announced on his Twitter page his intention to transfer to Nebraska. COMMITTED #GBR? #PuBd pic.twitter.com/ieTpZrtj4g— Trey McGowens 3rd (@Trey5mac_) April 4, 2020 The Cornhuskers (7-25, 2-18) finished last in the Big Ten this season. Fred Hoiberg has...
Antonio Brown faces felony charge in connection with assault at Florida home
Authorities formally charged former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown in connection with a January assault outside of his South Florida home, ESPN reported Friday night. Brown, 31, faces three charges, including misdemeanor battery, misdemeanor criminal mischief and felony burglary conveyance — the most serious charge. The Miami native turned...
Basketball Hall of Fame set to announce 2020 classVideo
A unique Hall of Fame class will be announced Saturday in a unique way. Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett are expected to be announced officially as part of the 2020 class of enshrinees by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, which typically reveals its annual selections at...
Hempfield athletic director Greg Meisner to step down
For the first time in 15 years, Hempfield will have a new athletic director this summer. Greg Meisner will step down from his athletic director position for personal reasons effective June 30, superintendent Tammy Wolicki confirmed in an email Friday. Rich Bowen, Hempfield’s football coach and athletic operations manager, will...
Dayton dunkmaster Obi Toppin wins Naismith TrophyVideo
ATLANTA — Dayton forward Obi Toppin was awarded the Naismith Trophy as college basketball’s most outstanding player. Toppin was named the Naismith Trophy winner Friday, adding to an award collection that includes national player of the year by the Associated Press. Toppin had a breakout sophomore season for the third-ranked...
High school, college players feel effect of MLB Draft change
If things were normal, Serra Catholic catcher Mark Black would be about two weeks into his senior season, wowing scouts, fans and teammates with his daily power displays as he tried to boost his stock for the MLB Draft. If things were normal, Pitt outfielder Nico Popa would be in...
Bears declare open competition between Mitchell Trubisky, Nick FolesVideo
The Chicago Bears declared the quarterback competition between Mitchell Trubisky and newcomer Nick Foles an open one Friday. General manager Ryan Pace made that clear during a conference call, saying both players are “embracing” the battle that will play out whenever offseason workouts begin. Coach Matt Nagy stressed Trubisky will...
Oregon’s Sabrina Ionescu wins women’s Naismith Player of the YearVideo
ATLANTA — Oregon’s Sabrina Ionescu has added another award to her collection Already named the Associated Press women’s player of the year, Ionescu was awarded the Naismith Trophy for the most outstanding women’s basketball player Friday. Ionescu, who won AP All-American honors three times, shattered the NCAA career triple-double mark...
WNBA postpones start of season this month because of virusVideo
NEW YORK — The WNBA postponed the start of its season because of the coronavirus pandemic, with no indication when play would begin. The league was scheduled to open training camps April 26, and the regular season was set to begin May 15. The WNBA will still hold a “virtual”...
Mike Tirico to host daily afternoon show on NBCSN starting MondayVideo
NBC’s Mike Tirico is returning to hosting a daily talk show, which will focus on the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the sports world. The hour-long “Lunch Talk Live” will air weekdays beginning at noon on NBCSN. Tirico will host the show remotely from his home in Michigan. This is the...
Giants’ Dion Lewis becomes backup to star RB again, this time with Saquon BarkleyVideo
Pitt product Dion Lewis is in a familiar role being Saquon Barkley’s backup with the New York Giants. It’s a position Lewis had the past two seasons in Tennessee, spelling NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry. Lewis knows the requirements: be a good team player and be ready when needed to...
Steelers on to Plan D or E in long quest to find tight end to succeed Heath Miller
The familiar calls of “HEEEEEEEATH” from the Heinz Field crowd have faded in the four years since Heath Miller announced his retirement. There probably still are some fans, even with Miller at 37, who are still making those elongated cries in an effort to bring him back to Pittsburgh. Since...
