Sports category, Page 2514
Airing of grievances uplifting for Duquesne women
Dan Burt knew it was time to act. His players concurred. The Duquesne women’s basketball team, which was named the preseason favorite to win the Atlantic 10 with a veteran, tournament-tested group, reached January with an unremarkable 6-7 nonconference record. “November and December were tough on us,” said Burt, who...
Tiger Woods withdraws from Arnold Palmer Invitational because of neck injury
Tiger Woods is withdrawing from the Arnold Palmer Invitational due to a neck injury, delivering a big blow to the Orlando tournament that surged in popularity when he played last year. Woods announced his decision Monday afternoon in two posts on his Twitter account. “Unfortunately due to a neck strain...
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby poised to welcome Evgeni Malkin into NHL’s 1,000-point club
When Evgeni Malkin woke up on the morning of Feb. 1, he was smarting from a violent check delivered by Tampa Bay’s Dan Girardi the night before. He still needed 15 points to become the 88th player in NHL history to record 1,000 for his career, and between the upper-body...
Pitt set to meet `deer in headlights’ Miami team
When Pitt visits the Miami Hurricanes on Tuesday night in Coral Gables, Fla., it will meet a team just as desperate for a victory. Miami (12-16, 4-12) has lost nine of its past 12, including a 30-point loss to Zion-less Duke on Saturday. “We were like a deer in the...
Penguins get draft pick Jan Drozg under contract
The Pittsburgh Penguins got a 2017 draft pick under contract Monday, signing winger Jan Drozg to a three-year entry-level deal that goes into effect next season. Drozg, a 6-foot-2, 172-pound fifth-round pick, leads Shawinigan of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League in scoring with 19 goals and 53 points in...
What’s missing from Pitt basketball might not be all bad
With only two regular-season games left, plenty still is missing from the Pitt basketball program. Atop that list are victories. The Panthers (12-17, 2-14) are last in the 15-team ACC for the second consecutive season and will try to end its 12-game losing streak Tuesday at Miami (12-16, 4-12). Points...
Penguins’ Brian Dumoulin says unforgiving glass, not hard hit, caused concussion
As a steady rain fell at Lincoln Financial Field on the evening of Feb. 23, it was clear these weren’t the safest conditions the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers had ever played in. As it turned out, though, it wasn’t a rain-splattered visor impeding his vision that caused an injury...
Penguins’ Phil Kessel grows exasperated as goal drought hits 15 games
When Phil Kessel pulled a puck out of his skates and flicked it past goalie Matt Murray during a routine drill at Monday’s practice at PPG Paints Arena, a few of his teammates slammed their sticks on the boards in appreciation. They have noticed what anyone who has watched Pittsburgh...
Hot-shooting Biss tabbed PSAC East player of week
At Shippensburg, happiness is Biss. Sophomore basketball player Jake Biss continues to assert himself into a viable go-to role for the Raiders (22-6, 16-4 PSAC East), and is developing into one of the PSAC’s top scorers. His scoring average has been on a steady incline, a result of his well-rounded...
Weekend College Top 10: Seton Hill women’s basketball surging
Every week, the Tribune-Review will highlight 10 top area college performances from the weekend: 1. Seton Hill women pull another big upset Megan Marecic (Bethel Park) had 22 points and 13 rebounds as the visiting Griffins knocked off No. 8 IUP, 71-59, in their PSAC regular-season finale Saturday. Seton Hill...
Red Wings great, NHL union pioneer Ted Lindsay dies at 93
DETROIT — Detroit Red Wings great and Hall of Famer Ted Lindsay has died at 93. His death was confirmed Monday by son-in-law Lew LaPaugh, president of the Ted Lindsay Foundation, which raises money for autism research. Lindsay died Monday at his home in Michigan. Lindsay was a nine-time All-Star...
Kevin Gorman: Despite spring struggles, top prospect Mitch Keller hopes to be ‘big piece’ for PiratesVideo
When Mitch Keller arrived at his first big-league spring camp, the 22-year-old right-handed pitcher found his locker situated between the stalls of Jameson Taillon, Garth Brooks and Chris Archer at Pirate City. As awestruck as he was to be next to a country music legend, Keller was more enamored by...
First call: Larry Fitzgerald critical of Antonio Brown; Metropolitan Division madness
In “First Call” for Monday, Antonio Brown and the Steelers are haggling again. Larry Fitzgerald has some advice for Brown. The Capitals win a hockey game in a really strange way. It`s on The Steelers are digging their heels in. And so is Antonio Brown. Expect it to be like...
Tim Benz, Mark Madden discuss Antonio Brown interviews, Penguins weekend
In this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden and I talk about the journalistic atrocity that was the Antonio Brown interview on ESPN. We roast his farce of an appearance on HBO as well. Also, we dive into Kevin Colbert’s quizzical comments about Le’Veon Bell. Would the Steelers really have...
Tim Benz: Duquesne’s Lass targets WNBA. Will she play until 54 like her mom?
On Christmas Day 2016, Duquesne women’s basketball director of operations Melissa Franko stopped by her office at the Palumbo Center. She was en route to Heinz Field for the Steelers-Ravens game. She assumed the facility would be empty. “I walked in, and there’s Kadri-Ann on the court. Shooting. With her...
Eagles Super Bowl hero Nick Foles expected to sign with Jaguars
INDIANAPOLIS — The only Eagles quarterback to ever win a Super Bowl is bound for Jacksonville when NFL free agency opens March 13, according to NFL sources with knowledge of the situation. A market for Nick Foles outside of Jacksonville has not developed, and though nothing is certain until it...
Tim Benz: Who do you hate more? Antonio Brown or Le’Veon Bell?
So, it’s come to this. As recently as July, the Steelers fan base was proud to boast two of the top five players on the NFL Network’s “Top 100” list. Running back Le’Veon Bell was No. 5. The big-chested wide receiver formerly known as Antonio Brown was No. 2. Their...
Nedley off to fast start for Penn softball
From Penn-Trafford to Penn, Emma Nedley has not missed a beat. After just weekend of college softball, the freshman center fielder is off to a fast start, and with it, has collected some early-season accolades. Nedley was named Ivy League Rookie of the Week after going 8 for 17 at...
Keith Mitchell gets his first PGA Tour win, taking Honda Classic
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Keith Mitchell’s first and until now only win as a professional was three years ago, on something called the G Pro Tour. As is the case with minitour life, hardly anybody was watching and hardly anybody noticed. He earned $5,600. Those days are long gone....
Duquesne women will strike first in tournament basketball season
The Duquesne women’s basketball team will be the first in the district to open the tournament season when it meets Rhode Island in a first-round game at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Palumbo Center. After winning six of its last seven regular-seasons games, Duquesne (17-12, 11-5) is the No. 3 seed...
Joey Logano holds off Brad Keselowski for Vegas NASCAR win
LAS VEGAS — Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski were side by side off the fourth turn, teammates fighting for the last burst of speed on the final lap at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Logano barely managed to block Keselowski’s move, and the defending NASCAR Cup Series champion hung on for...
‘Fearless’ Michelle Burns ‘steady’ presence for Point Park women’s basketball
When Point Park women’s basketball coach Tony Grenek starts talking about point guard Michelle Burns, there aren’t enough complimentary adjectives. “Tough.” “So darn competitive.” “Steady.” “Fearless.” “Unbelievable student- athlete.” Those describe Burns’ performance during Point Park’s 88-82 overtime win Jan. 17 against Brescia (Ky.). The Hempfield graduate was having one of...
John Steigerwald: Transgender athletes endanger women’s sports
It’s time to stand up to the stupidity. Have you seen what’s happening to women’s sports? Transgender women are threatening the existence of them, and if you have a problem with that, you will be told you are the problem. Martina Navratilova, who came out as gay in 1981 when...
Outdoor notices: Sunday, March 3, 2019
• Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania is holding an outing at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve. Join a naturalist for a free walk on the Reserve’s trails. Register online at aswp.org/events/8220 • Laurel Hill State Park is offering Maple Harvest Tours beginning at 10 a.m., and also...
Pirates’ top prospect Keller struggles in spring training loss to Rays
Mitch Keller, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ top pitching prospect, had a rough time on the mound in Sunday’s Grapefruit League game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Tampa Bay struck Keller for four runs in the first inning of a 10-4 victory over the Pirates at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla. Keller...
