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Novak Djokovic figures Wimbledon gives him best chance at record 25th Grand Slam titleVideo
LONDON — It’s become part of Novak Djokovic’s routine now, particularly at Grand Slam tournaments: He shows up and gets asked — at the start of the event, during the event, after the event or sometimes all three — whether this will be his final appearance there. Happened again Saturday...
Riverview’s Katerina Tsambis named Valley News Dispatch girls athlete of the year
In April, the Valley News Dispatch recognized Katerina Tsambis as its girls basketball player of the year. Because of her additional excellence in soccer and track and field, she has earned the Valley News Dispatch’s Girls Athlete of the Year honor. To Tsambis, sports are not just a hobby. They...
Leechburg’s Jake Cummings earns Valley News Dispatch boys athlete of the year honors
Jake Cummings has no shortage of fans around Leechburg, most notably the coaches who know him best. “He is the best human being I have ever worked with in my 52 years of coaching football,” Leechburg football coach Randy Walters said. Added Blue Devils baseball coach Heath Shimer: “As a...
Mt. Pleasant’s Lily King earns 3rd straight TribLive Westmoreland County girls athlete of the year honor
What was Mt. Pleasant senior Lily King’s most memorable moment during her senior year? Well, it had nothing to do with her individual accomplishments in the pool. It was when the Mt. Pleasant boys and girls swim teams, together, won PIAA Class 2A titles for the first time in school...
Jeannette football, basketball star Kymon’e Brown named TribLive Westmoreland County boys athlete of the year
Kymon’e Brown is constantly striving. The rising senior at Jeannette aims to be a better leader each time he joins his teammates, and he is always looking to improve with an eye toward one-upping his opponents and proving himself. He wants to be great — not just good, as he...
Trib HSSN’s top stories from the 2024-25 school year
Top high school sports stories from 2024-25 Sept. 18, 2024 Girls flag football officially becomes a PIAA-sanctioned sport. With more than 100 school-sponsored teams statewide, the PIAA board votes to add the sport in the 2025-26 school year. Sept. 27, 2024 Hopewell’s Rocco Marcantonio ties a WPIAL record with a...
Pirates great Dave Parker dies at 74, a month before his induction into baseball Hall of Fame
A rocket-armed right fielder and five-tool star who brought a big bat and a smooth swagger to the 1979 World Series champions, Dave Parker became a larger-than-life figure for the “We Are Family” Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates lost a member of the family when Parker died Saturday at 74, just...
Red Wings acquire Whitehall native, veteran goalie John Gibson from DucksVideo
The Detroit Red Wings acquired John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday, a trade of the veteran goaltender that could start the dominoes falling around the NHL with several teams looking for help in net. Detroit sent backup goalie Petr Mrazek, a 2027 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-rounder...
Bucs Q&A: After striking out Pirates, lefty Genesis Cabrera wants to help build up bullpen
What’s your first impression of the Pittsburgh Pirates? First of all, just thanks for the opportunity. I’m just here to do my best and help the team win. That’s the main thing. When you are at your best, what does that look like? Just taking care of myself and putting...
West Mifflin native L.J. Mooney drafted by Canadiens in 4th round
The Montreal Canadiens selected forward L.J. Mooney, a native of West Mifflin, in the fourth round (No. 113 overall) of the NHL Draft on Saturday. Last season, Mooney skated in 51 games for the United States National Team Development Program’s under-18 squad and scored 51 points (10 goals, 41 assists)....
Whether rescuing youth camp or bonding with new QB, Pat Freiermuth trying to become leader for Steelers
Pat Freiermuth’s decision to salvage a youth football camp from cancellation is the latest example of the 26-year-old tight end taking on a leadership role — on and off the field — for the Pittsburgh Steelers. When former Steelers wide receiver George Pickens canceled his scheduled appearance at the camp...
NHL Draft Day 2: Penguins add 2 defensemen, goalie with trio of picks in 3rd round
With the 73rd overall pick in the third round of the NHL Draft Saturday, the Pittsburgh Penguins selected defenseman Charlie Trethewey from USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program. Trethewey, 17, is a right-shooting prospect who hails from Ellicott City, Md. A 6-foot-2, 201-pound defenseman, he will begin his collegiate career...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Enough with the bogus Sidney Crosby trade rumors
It’s happening again on the occasion of the NHL Draft. The hockey media’s fringe elements whisper, “There’s a very good chance that (Sidney) Crosby will play somewhere else.” (The author of that is fairly oozing CTE from having his head whacked hundreds of times.) Social media piles on, trying to...
Penguins acquire defenseman Connor Clifton, 2nd-round pick in trade with Sabres
The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Connor Clifton and a second-round selection (No. 39 overall) in the ongoing NHL Draft from the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday in exchange for defenseman Conor Timmins and defensive prospect Isaac Belliveau. With that draft pick, the Penguins selected defenseman Peyton Kettles from the Western Hockey...
Penguins draft big, right-shooting D Peyton Kettles after trading into 2nd round
The Pittsburgh Penguins entered Day 2 of the 2025 NHL Draft on Saturday without a second-round selection as a result of a trade with the Los Angeles Kings on Friday night. But general manager Kyle Dubas swung another trade, this time with the Buffalo Sabres, to acquire the No. 39...
Steelers A to Z: Newcomer to roster, Quindell Johnson trying to catch on in secondary
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...
Penguins enter second day of NHL draft with 8 remaining picks
The Pittsburgh Penguins enter the second day of the NHL draft on Saturday with eight remaining selections, barring any trades. Those selections: Third round — No. 73 overall Third round — No. 84 overall (from the Minnesota Wild via the Philadelphia Flyers and Nashville Predators) Third round — No. 85...
Franklin Regional grad Chuck Tragesser having solid summer on links
From one shot to the next, one tournament after the other, Chuck Tragesser is carrying over momentum in what has been a strong summer on the golf course. The Franklin Regional alum and rising redshirt junior at Robert Morris won the 32nd Western Pennsylvania Golf Association Spring Stroke Play Championship...
Pirates prospect watch: Keiner Delgado impresses in field, at plate with Greensboro
Keiner Delgado Positions: 2B/3B/SS Height: 5-foot-7 Weight: 145 pounds Level: High-A Greensboro Notable: When the Pittsburgh Pirates shipped starter JT Brubaker to the Yankees in late March 2024, a brief delay ensued before the complete details of the trade were announced. In addition to international signing bonus pool space, the...
The week ahead: Pirates host Cardinals, travel to Mariners
Here’s a look at next week’s Pirates schedule: vs. Cardinals 6:40 p.m. Monday (SN PIT) 6:40 p.m. Tuesday (SN PIT) 12:35 p.m. Wednesday (SN PIT) • Plenty of buzz has connected Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado to the trade market, as St. Louis ponders moving on from the eight-time All-Star...
Steelers A to Z: Is Kaleb Johnson the featured back or a complementary RB as a rookie?
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...
Penguins president Kyle Dubas sought to add quality and quantity through the draft
Kyle Dubas certainly had a route mapped out as he steered the Pittsburgh Penguins through the first night of the NHL Draft on Friday. That plan had plenty of detours and divergences in the form of multiple trades that he made (and was unable to make). In the end, the...
Pirates farm report for June 27, 2025: 5 pitchers throw 3-hit shutout for Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 44-34) used five pitchers to throw a three-hit shutout in a 2-0 victory over Omaha (Royals). RHP Sean Sullivan (4.22) went the first three, allowing one hit. RHP Eddy Yean (2.94) followed with two one-hit innings to earn the win. RHP Kyle Nicolas (3.33) threw two no-hit innings,...
Plum, Franklin Regional grads score as Riveters clinch division title with win over Steel City FC
A clutch goal by Plum graduate Gina Proviano gave the Pittsburgh Riveters a division title Friday night. Proviano scored in stoppage time to give the Riveters a 2-1 victory over Steel City FC, clinching the USL W League’s Great Forest Division championship. Steel City (3-2-4) took the lead in the...
Penguins execute 2nd draft night trade to select Michigan center Will Horcoff 24th overall
After trading the No. 12 overall selection in Friday’s NHL Draft to Philadelphia in exchange for the Nos. 22 and 31 picks, the Pittsburgh Penguins executed a second swap of draft picks to slide into No. 24. With that pick, the Penguins chose Michigan Wolverines center Will Horcoff. In order...
