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NBC golf analyst Tom Abbott: Watch out for the weather, Scheffler … and Phil at U.S. Open in OakmontVideo
Whenever the U.S. Open comes to Oakmont Country Club, the venerable course always takes top billing. The talk is never about what are the players going to do at Oakmont but rather what Oakmont is going to do to the players. But NBC golf analyst Tom Abbott thinks the course...
Pirates make bullpen move, recalling Carmen Mlodzinski, optioning Kyle Nicolas
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a bullpen move Wednesday that could affect their starting pitching plans this season. Right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski, who moved from a relief role to the starting rotation this season, was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis and is expected to be used out of the bullpen. Mlodzinski was 1-4...
Tar Heels players embrace new world as part of coach Bill Belichick’s 1st college team
Jordan Shipp remembers the conversation with his roommates after learning Bill Belichick was North Carolina’s new coach. “It was just like, ‘That’s the greatest coach of all time,’” the receiver recalled, “‘and he’s about to be coaching us.’” Belichick’s arrival has triggered plenty of change for the Tar Heels, who...
Penguins forward prospect Vasily Ponomarev signs in Russia
Pittsburgh Penguins forward prospect Vasily Ponomarev has signed a three-year contract with Avangard Omsk of Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). That team announced the transaction via Telegram, a popular social media outlet in Europe. With regard to his NHL status, the Russian-born Ponomarev is scheduled to become a restricted free...
Mark Madden: Aaron Rodgers’ performance will depend a lot on the man protecting his blind side
Myles Garrett, Cleveland’s All-Pro edge rusher, had an odd response when asked about the prospect of playing against new Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers twice this season: “I think it’s a good opportunity to put him in the graveyard.” Garrett’s tongue appeared to be in cheek so as to not...
Adam Scott prepares for Oakmont amid longest streak of consecutive U.S. Open starts
At 44 years old and with 96 major championship starts on his resume, Adam Scott is one of the most seasoned players in the field for the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club. The popular Australian was busy on the practice range Tuesday, fine-tuning his game and staying loose...
Former Wilkes-Barre/Scranton defenseman Mac Hollowell signs in Russia
Former Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Mac Hollowell has signed a one-year contract with Lokomotiv Yaroslavl of Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). That team announced the transaction via Telegram, a popular social media outlet in Europe. A native of Niagara Falls, Ont., the right-handed Hollowell is in the final weeks of a...
On Sports: Kenny Pickett, Diontae Johnson get started at Browns minicamp; another hard-luck loss for Mitch KellerVideo
Highlighted by Aaron Rodgers meeting the Pittsburgh press for the first time Tuesday, as well as T.J. Watt’s absence, Day 1 of Steelers minicamp contained plenty of notable storylines. But in Wednesday’s On Sports, we take a glance across the AFC North to Berea, Ohio, where the Cleveland Browns got...
Penguins A to Z: Chase Pietila understands what can get him to the NHLVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 57 individuals signed to an NHL contract – including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization....
Ahead of U.S. Open appearance, PGA Tour pro Eric Cole credits the late Frank B. Fuhrer Jr.
If it were not for the late Frank B. Fuhrer Jr., Eric Cole might not have found his way to the PGA Tour. Cole was a struggling mini-tour player with little money in his pocket when Fuhrer gave him a spot in 2014 to play in his prestigious golf tournament...
Pirates farm report for June 10, 2025: Konnor Griffin doubles twice in Greensboro debut
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 35-27) scored twice in the bottom of the 10th to beat St. Paul (Twins), 3-2. SS Tsung-Che Cheng (.220) went 2 for 3 with a stolen base and walked with the bases loaded to tie the score in the 10th. LR Ronny Simon (.328) followed with the game-winning...
Micah Parsons shows up at Cowboys minicamp, has lengthy chat with Jerry Jones
FRISCO, Texas — Micah Parsons showed up for mandatory minicamp with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday and had a long conversation with owner Jerry Jones on the practice field while his teammates went through drills. The discussion went on for about 30 minutes, and the two-time All-Pro edge rusher said...
Trey Hendrickson skips Bengals minicamp seeking new contract
CINCINNATI — Defensive lineman Trey Hendrickson was not at the opening day of the Cincinnati Bengals minicamp Tuesday as he seeks a new contract. Hendrickson is expected to be fined for his absence, as coach Zac Taylor warned him about last month. Quarterback Joe Burrow agreed with a question that...
Sandy Alcantara silences Pirates bats, as late rally falls short in loss to Marlins
A Ke’Bryan Hayes home run provided a momentum swing for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Miami Marlins, so it was fitting he had a chance to be the hero with two outs in the ninth inning. Hayes came to bat with a pair of runners in scoring position, only to...
Make sure to bring a healthy appetite to the U.S. OpenVideo
Should you be eating a Philly cheesesteak for breakfast? It’s a culinary debate for the ages. Dick Atzeni of Sligo, Clarion County, and his granddaughter, Hannah, certainly weren’t against it, as they chowed down on their sandwiches around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the U.S. Open in Oakmont. Atzeni has been...
Scottie Scheffler returns to Oakmont as household name, U.S. Open favorite
The first time Scottie Scheffler played a U.S. Open at Oakmont wasn’t big news. He was a 19-year-old college sophomore eager to finish his first round so he could go watch the 2016 NBA Finals. Nine years later, Scheffler returns to Western Pennsylvania as a reason fans watch golf. “I...
Myles Garrett hopes to add Aaron Rodgers to the ‘graveyard’ of QBs he’s sackedVideo
BEREA, Ohio — Myles Garrett has sacked 31 quarterbacks during his eight years in the NFL, and Aaron Rodgers is not among them. The Browns’ star pass rusher is hoping to add Rodgers to the list after the four-time MVP signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers last week. Cleveland plays at...
Young fans give tips regarding the hunt for U.S. Open autographsVideo
To get an autograph at the U.S. Open, you must be assertive, pushy and, for the most part, you have to be a kid. On Tuesday, Oakmont Country Club was flooded with people and families coming from all over the country. Among the crowd, tiny hands gripped flags, posters, hats...
Among thousands of attendees, hundreds of kids attend U.S. Open for free
As 10-year-old Elsie Trombley walked into Oakmont County Club on Tuesday, she said she was excited for souvenirs, autographs and concessions at the U.S. Open. “And golf,” her father, Matt, reminded her. Visiting from Fox Chapel, Elsie was one of hundreds of children who are attending the U.S. Open for...
Oilers unravel against Panthers, now chase Stanley Cup Final
SUNRISE, Fla. — Falling behind early, parading to the penalty box and losing grip of their composure, the Edmonton Oilers find themselves in an all-too-familiar position: trailing the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. Not much went right for them in Game 3 on Monday night, a 6-1 blowout...
West Virginia football schedules future nonconference home games
The West Virginia athletic department announced opponents for several nonconference home matchups in the 2026, 2027, 2028, 2030 and 2031 seasons Tuesday. UT-Martin will face the Mountaineers for the first time Sept. 12, 2026. WVU added the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) to the 2027 (Sept. 11) and 2031 (Aug. 30)...
Terry McLaurin skips Commanders minicamp seeking contract
ASHBURN, Va. — Terry McLaurin is not at Washington Commanders mandatory minicamp as the team’s top wide receiver looks for a new contract. McLaurin, who turns 30 in September, is only signed through the next NFL season. “Hey, sometimes football and business, they intersect and this is one of those...
Bills RB James Cook attends practice amid contract concerns
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills running back James Cook put aside his contract concerns — and avoided the potential of being fined — by attending the start of the team’s three-day mandatory series of practices Tuesday. “Business is business at the end of day, and I respect his decision...
Collin Morikawa ready for 1st crack at Oakmont, but he has won in Western Pennsylvania before
While Dustin Johnson was winning the 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont, 50 miles east, Collin Morikawa was winning the Sunnehanna Amateur in Johnstown. Morikawa, now 28, was in the midst of becoming one of the top-ranked golfers in the World Amateur Golf Rankings. He was No. 1 for a three-week...
Steelers minicamp notebook: Derrick Harmon already a starter, Jack Sawyer quickly impresses
This time, there was no pretense of making the rookie prove it for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-round pick. Derrick Harmon is running with the first-team starters in the base defense during spring workouts, defensive line coach Karl Dunbar said before the start of minicamp Tuesday. “He goes out there with...
