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Pirates farm report for June 6, 2025: Ronny Simon collects 2 hits in 1st game with Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 33-26) lost 4-1 to Memphis (Cardinals). RF Billy Cook (.249) went 3 for 4 with a double and a run scored. LF Ronny Simon (.365) went 2 for 4 with his fifth stolen base in his Indianapolis debut after being claimed on waivers from Miami. LHP Hunter Barco...
Texas beats Texas Tech in decisive 3rd game to win 1st Women’s College World Series titleVideo
OKLAHOMA CITY — Mia Scott hit a grand slam, Teagan Kavan claimed another win and Texas defeated Texas Tech, 10-4, in Game 3 of the Women’s College World Series championship series on Friday night to win its first national title. Kavan, a sophomore, allowed no earned runs in all 31...
Rory McIlroy tumbles out of Canadian Open with 78, including quadruple bogeyVideo
CALEDON, Ontario — Masters champion Rory McIlroy tumbled out of the RBC Canadian Open on Friday with his worst round in nearly a year, with Cameron Champ taking a two-stroke lead into the weekend in the final event before the U.S. Open. McIlroy shot an 8-over 78, making a mess...
Nick Gonzales delivers bases-loaded sacrifice fly to lift Pirates to walk-off win over Phillies
Nick Gonzales watched Isiah Kiner-Falefa drop a bunt that rolled slowly down the third base line before stopping in fair territory, leaving the bases loaded for the Pittsburgh Pirates with no outs in the ninth inning. “I was as excited as if someone hit a homer,” Gonzales said. “To see...
Spencer Lee, football legends, girls basketball scoring sensations headline WPIAL Hall of Fame class
When Spencer Lee first heard he was chosen for the WPIAL Hall of Fame, the former Franklin Regional wrestler felt too young for the honor. The full story of his career isn’t written. “I’m still competing,” Lee said he briefly thought. “I’m not retired yet. Why am I in the...
Diamondbacks All-Star pitcher Corbin Burnes set for Tommy John surgeryVideo
CINCINNATI — All-Star right-hander Corbin Burnes of the Arizona Diamondbacks is set to undergo Tommy John elbow surgery, ending his season early in the first year of a $210 million, six-year contract that’s the richest in team history. Manager Torey Lovullo said Friday the decision was made with “a lot...
Federal judge approves $2.8B settlement, paving way for colleges to pay athletes millions
A federal judge signed off on arguably the biggest change in the history of college sports on Friday, clearing the way for schools to begin paying their athletes millions of dollars as soon as next month as the multibillion-dollar industry shreds the last vestiges of the amateur model that defined...
Pitt gets commitments from pair of top WPIAL linemen
As Pitt football begins a big weekend of hosting prospects on official visits, two of the WPIAL’s finest have made verbal commitments to the Panthers. Pine-Richland offensive lineman John Curran III and North Allegheny defensive lineman Lincoln Hoke announced their decisions via social media Friday. Curran is a 6-foot-3, 295-pound...
Endy Rodriguez exits with right elbow issue, leaving Pirates shorthanded at catcher
When Endy Rodriguez was sidelined Friday night due to right elbow discomfort, it left the Pittsburgh Pirates with only one catcher against the Philadelphia Phillies. Pirates manager Don Kelly pulled Rodriguez after he experienced issues with his right elbow in the second inning. “We were just monitoring that,” Kelly said....
Al Golden’s urgency drives Bengals’ offseason workouts
CINCINNATI — Al Golden said when he was hired as the Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator that he was going to demand a lot from his unit during the offseason workouts. With the Bengals mostly through their practices during the organized team activities, Golden has lived up to his word. “We...
Tyrese Haliburton keeps delivering in ultimate moments for PacersVideo
OKLAHOMA CITY — You are Tyrese Haliburton. You went to the Eastern Conference finals last year and got swept. You went to the Olympics last summer and didn’t play much. You came into this season with high expectations, and your Indiana Pacers got off to a 10-15 start. And on...
Aaron Rodgers — finally — has joined the Steelers. Now what do they do?
If any of his new Pittsburgh Steelers teammates have an issue with Aaron Rodgers waiting until June to sign a contract to join the team, none of that will matter if and when Rodgers performs on the practice field during mandatory minicamp next week. “If you come in and you’re...
Where does Penn State go after losing potential starter at DE?
STATE COLLEGE — James Franklin and defensive line coach Deion Barnes were understandably solemn when discussing the impact of losing redshirt freshman defensive end Max Granville to a “long-term” injury. Not only was he poised to be a top two or three contributor at his position for a team with...
Pitt QB shaves head for girl recovering from transplant, family facing immigration issues
Pitt Panthers quarterback Eli Holstein, his teammates and coaches are doing their part to boost the spirits of Julia Espinosa. The 13-year-old patient at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh has complex health issues that prompted her to decide to shave her head after she lost most of her hair. Her...
Stars fire coach Pete DeBoer after losing in West final for 3rd year in rowVideo
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer was fired Friday after three seasons with the team, getting to the Western Conference final each time but never advancing past that for a shot at the Stanley Cup. The move came eight days after the Stars ended their season in a...
Jannik Sinner tops Novak Djokovic to set up French Open final vs. Carlos AlcarazVideo
PARIS — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner beat Novak Djokovic, 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (3), on Friday to set up a French Open final against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. Djokovic is the men’s record 24-time Grand Slam champion but could not counter Sinner’s relentless accuracy and pounding forehands on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Sinner became...
New-look Oakmont Country Club presents different challenge from previous U.S. Opens
Golfers playing and fans watching the 125th U.S. Open beginning June 12 at Oakmont Country Club will see a different course since the last time the championship was held there in 2016. The changes are aplenty. The new look will give the world’s best golfers something to contemplate. The course...
U.S. Open hole by hole: No. 18 at Oakmont one of most demanding finishing holes in golf
From the pristine fairways and lightning-fast greens to the punishing bunkers and club-twisting rough, Oakmont Country Club is one of the toughest tests for even the world’s best golfers, who will descend upon Western Pennsylvania for the 125th U.S. Open from June 12-15. TribLive is producing a hole-by-hole look at...
Day resigns as Seton Hill football coach, assistant May takes over
Citing the desire to pursue opportunities outside of football, Seton Hill coach Dan Day resigned Friday after six seasons. Seton Hill went into a hurry-up offense to replace him, immediately promoting Kevin May, Day’s defensive coordinator. Day, who has the most football coaching wins at the university, went 18-36 leading...
Braves call up franchise saves leader Craig Kimbrel a day after blowing big lead
SAN FRANCISCO — The Atlanta Braves have called up franchise career saves leader Craig Kimbrel from the minors a day after having their worst blown ninth-inning lead in more than a half-century. The Braves selected Kimbrel from Triple-A Gwinnett and recalled left-hander Dylan Dodd before opening a road series against...
Sovereignty vs. Journalism in Belmont gives horse racing a Kentucky Derby rematch
Horse racing is getting a Kentucky Derby rematch in the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday to close out the Triple Crown. Derby winner Sovereignty and runner-up Journalism, who won the Preakness two weeks later, headline the field of eight in the Belmont. Add in Baeza, and the...
Championship-round tickets sold out for U.S. Open at Oakmont; limited practice-round spots remain
Tens of thousands of golf fans have secured their tickets for the 125th U.S. Open being held next week at Oakmont Country Club. The USGA announced Friday that the championship rounds, scheduled for Thursday through June 15, are sold out. Around 30,000 spectators are expected at the course each day...
Mark Madden: Dan Muse’s hire opens a long-awaited, brave new world for Penguins
A notes column about the Pittsburgh Penguins’ coaching hire is apropos because related factoids and opinions are all over the place. So, let’s look at Dan Muse via the pause that refreshes. • For a guy I never heard of before Wednesday’s announcement, Muse seems a good hire. But it’s...
Young Township enters 2025 seeking bounce-back season
The Young Township Renegades fell short of the American Legion baseball Region 7 tournament last year. Coach Ryan Staats would be the first to say it was a disappointment. The goal for Young Township is to move on from past results and focus on qualifying for the regional tournament this...
Breakfast With Benz U.S. Open at Oakmont retrospective: Dustin Johnson claims 2016 title in style
Next week, Oakmont Country Club will host its 10th U.S. Open championship. This week at “Breakfast with Benz,” we are flashing back to memories of each of the last five U.S. Opens that have been held at the course in our podcast series with David Moore, a golf historian and...
