Sports category, Page 251
White Sox to unveil a graphic installation honoring Pope Leo XIV
CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox plan to unveil a graphic installation on Monday that honors Pope Leo XIV. Robert Prevost became the first pope from the U.S. in the history of the Catholic Church when he was elected on May 8. The Chicago-born missionary, who took the name Leo...
Lance Jeter, Derek Moye, Mike Zmijanac among inductees into Beaver Co. Hall of Fame
A pair of former NFL players, a former Pittsburgh Pirate and a WPIAL basketball hero in part headline an impressive, special 50th-anniversary 2025 induction class into the Beaver County Sports Hall of Fame. Aliquippa’s Jonanthan Baldwin and Rochester’s Derek Moye had memorable careers as wide receivers at Pitt and Penn...
Pirates add Triple-A’s hottest bat in IF/OF Nick Solak, option Ji Hwan Bae to Indianapolis
The Pittsburgh Pirates promoted one of their hottest hitters in the minor leagues Friday, selecting the contract of infielder/outfielder Nick Solak from Triple-A Indianapolis. Solak led all Triple-A hitters in batting (.393), ranked fourth in on-base percentage (.452) and OPS (1.077) and fifth in slugging (.625). The 5-foot-10, 185-pounder batted...
Phillies put struggling Aaron Nola on 15-day IL with right ankle sprain
PHILADELPHIA — Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola was placed on the 15-day injured list on Friday with a sprained right ankle. The 31-year-old veteran has struggled this season and is coming off an outing against St. Louis on Wednesday in which he allowed 12 hits, nine runs and three homers —...
Brock Purdy agrees to 5-year, $265 million extension with 49ers, AP source says
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brock Purdy agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $265 million with the San Francisco 49ers, going from the NFL’s biggest bargain to one of the league’s highest-paid players. A person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press the sides reached agreement Friday on the...
Journalism horse to beat in Preakness, but recent trends show it won’t be easyVideo
BALTIMORE — Leave it to two seasoned, Hall of Fame trainers with 15 combined Preakness Stakes victories to turn up the heat on a competitor a few days before the big race. D. Wayne Lukas said to Michael McCarthy, “I think, Mike, it’s your race to lose.” Bob Baffert jokingly...
Jets release kicker Greg Zuerlein, latest veteran to depart in team’s youth movement
The New York Jets released kicker Greg Zuerlein on Friday, an expected move as the team continues to get younger on its revamped roster. The 37-year-old Zuerlein spent the past three seasons with the Jets, but his spot appeared tenuous. New general manager Darren Mougey and coach Aaron Glenn have...
Flyers introduce former Penguins player, assistant Rick Tocchet as head coachVideo
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Flyers introduced Rick Tocchet as the 25th head coach in franchise history on Friday, bringing home a fan favorite and a respected hockey mind to guide the team through its critical next phase. General manager Danny Brière made the announcement at a packed news conference at...
Right-hander Jonathan Loáisiga returns to Yankees, less than 13 months after Tommy John surgery
NEW YORK — Right-hander Jonathan Loáisiga was activated from the 15-day injured list by the New York Yankees on Friday, less than 13 months after Tommy John surgery. The Yankees designated left-hander Tyler Matzek for assignment ahead of the Subway Series opener against the Mets. A 30-year-old reliever, Loáisiga had...
White Sox acquire right-hander Miguel Castro in a trade with the Astros
CHICAGO — Miguel Castro and Vinny Capra joined the Chicago White Sox on Friday, giving manager Will Venable a different option for his bullpen and on his bench. Castro, 30, was acquired in a trade with the Houston Astros for $500,000 in international signing bonus pool allocation. He went 3-0...
Bears shift focus for new enclosed stadium back to the suburbs from the Chicago lakefront
CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears seem to have shifted their attention for a new enclosed stadium back to the suburbs from the city’s lakefront, citing “significant progress” with local leaders to build on a tract of land they own in Arlington Heights. “Over the last few months, we have made...
Steelers’ undrafted free agent fullback DJ Thomas-Jones brings ‘passion and violence’ to position
Unhappy that DJ Thomas-Jones didn’t get all-conference recognition on the top three teams last season, his former teammates at South Alabama gave him a nice consolation prize. The 6-foot-2, 256-pound fullback had returned to school after NFL Draft preparations and was working out in the weight room this spring when...
Transgender girl can qualify for state track championships, PIAA says, citing judge’s order
The PIAA will let a transgender girl compete in the state track and field championships next week if the Eastern Pennsylvania student qualifies, the PIAA’s top administrator said Friday. The state association for high school athletics changed its policy in February to classify students by “sex” rather than “gender” in...
Former manager Gene Lamont named special adviser to Pirates’ Don Kelly
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced a series of coaching additions to their major-league staff Friday, as new manager Don Kelly gets settled on the job. Former manager Gene Lamont is joining the Pirates as a special adviser to Kelly, and Triple-A Indianapolis manager Chris Truby has been added to the major-league...
Mark Madden: Pete Rose deserved his Hall of Fame shot when he was alive
I wish MLB had ruled before Pete Rose passed away that he’d be eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame after he died. Rose could have faked his own death, resurrected upon his induction, then charged more money to sign autographs at memorabilia shows. Maybe, before he expired, Rose inscribed...
Pirates 2B Nick Gonzales ready to get back to playing baseball on rehabilitation assignment
After being sidelined since Opening Day with a non-displaced fracture of his left ankle, Nick Gonzales was readying himself to round the bases one more time at PNC Park. Proving he could make cuts and handle turns was the final step for the Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman to be cleared...
On Sports: Chargers roast Steelers, Don Kelly reaches 1 week on the job as Pirates skipperVideo
In Friday’s On Sports, the Chargers landed a handful of creative jabs at the Steelers with their 2025 schedule release. Also, Pirates skipper Don Kelly reaches a week on the job while recently-signed Penguins forward Filip Hallander received a notable accolade from the Swedish Hockey League. Chargers roast Steelers The...
Penguins A to Z: There are few better at his role than Boko ImamaVideo
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 56 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization....
Tim Benz: Our all-Penguins setlist requests for Pearl Jam’s concerts at PPG Paints Arena
I really enjoyed the AC/DC concert at Acrisure Stadium last week. Well, except for Angus Young’s guitar solo. It lasted so long I heard that Aaron Rodgers actually signed his contract, played four games behind the Steelers’ offensive line, got injured and retired before it finally ended. Of course, as...
Pirates farm report for May 15, 2025: Spencer Horwitz homers in Indianapolis win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 23-17) took care of Louisville (Reds), 7-4. DH Spencer Horwitz (.323), continuing his rehab from wrist surgery, went 2 for 5 with his first home run and two runs scored. LF Matt Fraizer (.167) went 1 for 4 with his first homer. 1B Nick Solak (.393) went 3...
Andre Svechnikov breaks late tie as Hurricanes oust Capitals to reach Eastern Conference finalVideo
WASHINGTON — Surviving the initial push of an opponent facing elimination, the Carolina Hurricanes scored first thanks to Jordan Staal. Riding the waves of the pressure the Washington Capitals put on them, they scored late to close out the series. Andre Svechnikov scored the go-ahead goal with 1 minute, 59...
Sidney Crosby, Marc-Andre Fleury help Canada beat AustriaVideo
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby scored a goal for Canada in a 5-1 win against Austria in a preliminary round game in the International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Championship tournament at Avicii Arena in Stockholm on Thursday. Opening the contest as Canada’s second-line center, Crosby had two shots on net...
Caleb Williams, his dad looked for ways to avoid him getting drafted by Bears, according to book
Caleb Williams wanted nothing to do with the Chicago Bears as last year’s NFL draft approached, and the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner and his father looked into how they could have a hand in which team selected him, according to a book to be published in September. In “American Kings:...
PGA has strong field and big surprise: Jhonattan Vegas leads at 64 as stars fail to shineVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The strongest field of the majors gave way to a few surprises Thursday in the PGA Championship, starting with Jhonattan Vegas charging into the lead with a 7-under-par 64 and the top 10 players in the world nowhere to be found among the top 10 at Quail...
Jordan Spieth’s chance at the career Grand Slam likely ends early with opening-round 76 at the PGAVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jordan Spieth came to Quail Hollow hoping to follow in Rory McIlroy’s footsteps and complete the career Grand Slam. After Thursday’s opening round of the PGA Championship, he probably would be happy just to make the cut. The 31-year-old Spieth struggled in every facet of the game...
