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Utility player Armani Guzman leads West Virginia into 2nd straight NCAA super regional
When West Virginia hit its lowest point of the season, utility player Armani Guzman was just getting started. A blowout loss to Arizona in the Big 12 tournament semifinals sent regular-season champion West Virginia to its ninth loss in 13 games — a momentum-killing stretch at the worst possible time...
Hole-by-hole look at what makes Oakmont Country Club one of the toughest tests in golf
TribLive is producing a hole-by-hole look at what makes Oakmont Country Club one of the most popular and anticipated stops for the USGA. The best players in the world will test their skills and mental makeup June 12-15 at the 125th U.S. Open. Visit TribLive.com throughout the week for complete...
Lower Burrell American Legion baseball excited to improve in 2nd season in District 31
Now in its second season, the Lower Burrell American Legion baseball team is ready to hit the ground running, kicking off the schedule last week. Coach Steve Scheftic recognizes how much the team can grow and learn in its second go-round in the league. “We believe we are a contender...
Leon Draisaitl scores in OT, Oilers beat Panthers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final
EDMONTON, Alberta — When the Stanley Cup was brought out onto the ice prior to Game 1 of the final, just as it was last year, everything the Edmonton Oilers expressed about this time being different came into focus. “Last year, I was kind of looking at it with googly...
Former Penguins defenseman Mark Friedman signs in Sweden
Former Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Mark Friedman has signed a two-year contract with Rögle BK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). That team announced the transaction via a release Thursday. A native of Toronto, the 29-year-old Friedman split the 2024-25 season between the Vancouver Canucks and Nashville Predators organizations, primarily at...
U mad, bro?: Roaring opinions about Aaron Rodgers; idea of trading Paul Skenes within the division
If I know my audience (and sometimes, I’m not entirely sure that I do), I know that you will be mad if there is no “U mad, bro?” without fair warning. With that being said, here is that warning: No “U mad, bro?” next week. I’m off. So someone else...
Penguins A to Z: Alex Nedeljkovic will remain in the battleVideo
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....
Pirates’ Nick Gonzales relishes being back following 2-month recovery from ankle fracture
Nick Gonzales hadn’t quite forgotten what it was like driving to PNC Park with the knowledge he would be in the starting lineup, yet when he did Tuesday for the first time in more than two months, it evoked strong emotions. Gonzales’ 2025 season was derailed almost as soon as...
On Sports: Pitt players react to slight from Beanie Bishop. Spoiler alert: They didn’t like itVideo
In Thursday’s “On Sports,” Pitt players react to a viral slight from Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Beanie Bishop, a West Virginia alum. New Penguins coach Dan Muse has a few lesser-known connections to Pittsburgh and his new organization. Plus, the Pirates’ Andrew McCutchen reached his 16th anniversary of making it to...
Breakfast With Benz U.S. Open at Oakmont retrospective: ‘The Duck’ holds off the Tiger in 2007
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...
Pirates farm report for June 4, 2025: Indianapolis wins another Carmen Mlodzinski start
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 32-25) clobbered Memphis (Cardinals), 10-3. RHP Carmen Mlodzinski (2-0, 1.15) started and went five innings, allowing two runs on four hits with two walks and a strikeout. Indianapolis has won all three games Mlodzinski has started since being sent down May 21. C Brett Sullivan went 3 for...
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold learning new city, offense with plenty of support
RENTON, Wash. — First and foremost, Sam Darnold wants it to be known that he’s not a good golfer. The Seattle Seahawks quarterback, who signed a $100.5 million, three-year contract in March, said he’s a 10 handicap. The 27-year-old spends time on the course whenever he can during the offseason...
Trump’s support of Pete Rose among voices Rob Manfred listened to
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump’s support of Pete Rose was among the factors MLB commissioner Rob Manfred weighed when he decided last month that permanent bans by the sport ended with death, which allows the career hits leader to be considered for the Hall of Fame. Manfred announced the...
Mike Burrows shines in start as Pirates shut out Astros to even series
Mike Burrows came out full of adrenaline, only to find himself in a 3-0 count against Houston Astros leadoff batter Jeremy Pena. That’s when Burrows came to a realization about the first two starts of his major-league career and slowed the game down. Burrows began by recovering to strike out...
Coco Gauff faces Lois Boisson, Frenchwoman ranked 361st, in French Open semifinals
PARIS — That No. 2 seed Coco Gauff reached Thursday’s French Open semifinals should surprise no one. Her 361st-ranked opponent for a berth in the title match? That’s a whole other story. Gauff made it to the final four at Roland-Garros for the third time, getting past No. 7 Madison...
Bryson DeChambeau is back to competing, preparing for U.S. Open title defense after ‘fun side quests’Video
GAINESVILLE, Va. — As much as Bryson DeChambeau loves to practice and compete, the U.S. Open champion also appreciates the limited LIV Golf schedule that gives him time to pursue other interests. DeChambeau arrived at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club for LIV Golf Virginia after a characteristically busy few days...
A 1st-person look at what the world’s best golfers will face at Oakmont Country Club
I was fortunate to get a chance to play historic Oakmont Country Club a month ago during a media event for the 125th U.S. Open. I got to see first-hand what the field of 156 professional and amateur golfers will face when the tournament begins June 12. Unlike the pros,...
Tale of Cranberry’s Matt Vogt qualifying for hometown U.S. Open captivates golfing public
As a high school and college golfer, Matt Vogt spent summers caddying at Oakmont Country Club and admits he wondered what playing a U.S. Open there might feel like. He’ll know soon enough. “You walk down those fairways, and there’s so much history there,” Vogt said. “You’re playing the course...
Doubters still fuel Pacers, heavily favored Thunder in NBA FinalsVideo
OKLAHOMA CITY — In these NBA Finals, a team is four wins away from getting the last laugh. Ask anyone on the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers if they’re still fueled by doubters, and the answer is probably going to be an immediate “yes.” Thunder star and NBA MVP...
Knicks shed stability of Tom Thibodeau era by seeking new coachVideo
NEW YORK — Tom Thibodeau’s firing brought back some of the confusion and chaos the New York Knicks had seemingly left behind. After an era of stability and more success than they had enjoyed in a quarter of a century, the Knicks opened a coaching search few could have predicted...
In Dan Muse, Penguins pick coach with uncommon resume, knack for development
Dan Muse has won in Pittsburgh before. In this case, “before” was April 13, 2013, when the Frozen Four was staged here. As an assistant coach, Muse helped Yale win the first NCAA title in program history and was celebrating with players as well as fellow staffers on the ice...
Fast, firm, fierce: Taming Oakmont’s greens will be no easy task at U.S. Open
Poa annua: Two words very few people know or care to understand. They’re also two of the most important words to the members and staff at Oakmont Country Club. The unique Poa annua grass, which is harvested in Western Pennsylvania, is what makes the legendary greens at Oakmont so firm...
Pirates catcher Joey Bart remains in concussion protocol; reliever Dauri Moreta closes in on Tommy John recovery
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart has returned to full baseball activities but remains in concussion protocol after absorbing multiple blows behind the plate May 27 against the Arizona Diamondbacks, said Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk. Bart, 28, was placed on the seven-day injured list May 28 after being...
U.S. Open hole by hole: Long par 3 No. 16 at Oakmont made famous by Larry Nelson’s birdie putt
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...
Steelers OTAs notes: new DT Daniel Ekuale feels at home already, Beanie Bishop runs into Aaron Rodgers
Before the proverbial ink had dried on the contract he was signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers in March, Daniel Ekuale had already heard from his new position mate and team captain. “When I first signed the deal here, (Cameron Heyward) was the first one that texted me congratulating me,” said...
