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Column: Padres reshape expectations with Manny Machado deal
SAN DIEGO — The Padres did far more than change the narrative for a team and a city when news leaked Tuesday about the drying ink on infielder Manny Machado’s reported $300 million deal. Once complete, the seismic, unprecedented undertaking will amount to the richest free-agent deal in the history...
Michael McDowell defends Daytona 500 decision not to push Joey Logano
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Michael McDowell was still digesting his fifth-place finish at the Daytona 500 when Joey Logano appeared at the front of his car, angrily pointing at the Ford logo. He was questioning McDowell’s loyalty to the brand. “He shows up pointing at the Ford emblem, pushing on the...
On the Fringe: Spieth stays patient during worst slump of career
MEXICO CITY — For a brief moment, Jordan Spieth had reason to believe he finally caught a good break with a bad shot. He was trying to hit a hard, low draw on the fifth hole of the final round at Riviera into a strong wind and a light rain....
Kevin Gorman: Pirates put faith in Trevor Williams to throw first punchVideo
BRADENTON, Fla. — Trevor Williams could wear his second half of last season as a badge of honor, when the Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander ranked among the best pitchers in baseball. But Williams doesn’t find his identity in the game, even though he is thankful to count his blessings that he...
Westmoreland high school basketball playoff capsules: Games of Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019
Boys basketball Class A Quarterfinals No. 7 Greensburg Central Catholic (17-6) vs. No. 2 Cornell (18-4) 8 p.m. Thursday at Peters Township Winner plays: Winner of No. 3 Nazareth Prep (16-3)/No. 6 Union (17-6) Monday in semifinals Coaches: Greg Bisignani, Greensburg CC; Bill Sacco, Cornell Points scored/allowed: Greensburg CC, 58.2/48.7;...
Former Dodgers great, baseball pioneer Don Newcombe dies at 92
LOS ANGELES — Don Newcombe, the hard-throwing Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher who was one of the first black players in the major leagues and who went on to win the Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player and Cy Young awards, died. He was 92. The team confirmed Newcombe died Tuesday...
Pirates’ Clint Hurdle: Rookie Davis will be ‘in mix as a starting pitcher’Video
BRADENTON, Fla. — Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said right-hander Rookie Davis, who signed a minor league contract Monday, “will be in the mix as a starting pitcher.” The 6-foot-5, 255-pound Davis, who was 1-3 with an 8.63 ERA in 2017 with the Cincinnati Reds, will create a four-way competition...
IUP women remain at No. 3 in national basketball poll
The Indiana University of Pennsylvania women’s basketball team remains at No. 3 in the latest Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Division II Top 25 Coaches’ Poll released Tuesday. The Crimson Hawks played just once over the past week and defeated Pitt-Johnstown 57-35 to improve to 21-1 overall and 16-1 in...
Pirates manager Clint Hurdle calls pitch clock a ‘fair allotment of time’Video
BRADENTON, Fla. — Pirates manager Clint Hurdle expressed no objection to MLB unilaterally employing a pitch clock in spring training games, a move made to get players accustomed to a possible rule change for this season. “I don’t feel it’s pushing any type of urgency on anybody to get anything...
Penguins’ Marcus Pettersson showing surprising offensive punch
NEWARK, N.J. – When the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Marcus Pettersson from the Anaheim Ducks in December, his offensive abilities were pretty far down the list of reasons they coveted the lanky Swedish defenseman. Including his time in Sweden’s top league and the AHL, Pettersson had never before topped two goals...
Tanner Pearson, Dominik Simon back among Penguins’ top 12 forwards
NEWARK, N.J. – On paper, Tanner Pearson and Dominik Simon are two of the top 12 forwards on the Pittsburgh Penguins roster. They’ll get a chance to show it on the ice when the Penguins visit the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. Based on line combinations at morning skate,...
Report: Manny Machado, Padres agree to $300M, 10-year deal
SAN DIEGO — With their city’s long-suffering fans desperate for a winner, the rebuilding San Diego Padres delivered their splashiest free-agent signing ever by agreeing with All-Star infielder Manny Machado on a $300 million, 10-year deal. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the deal to the Associated Press on...
Penguins get one last chance to beat last-place Devils
NEWARK, N.J. — There is a long list of reasons the Pittsburgh Penguins still find themselves fighting for a playoff spot late into February, but near the top is this: They’re 0-3 against New Jersey this season. They’ll have one last chance to beat the last-place Devils on Tuesday night...
Steelers’ Antonio Brown after meeting with Art Rooney II: ‘time to move on’
It looks like Antonio Brown is going to get his wish. One week after formally requesting a trade, Brown tweeted he and team president Art Rooney II have agreed it is “time to move on” following their meeting Tuesday morning to discuss the wide receiver’s future. Rooney and Brown met...
Tim Benz: Antonio Brown discusses leaving NFL in mid-workout monologue
If you feel as though the entire Antonio Brown saga is nothing more than a never-ending run on an elliptical … well … welcome to the world’s greatest visual aid. Brown streamed a video of himself doing cardio while answering messages from fans. Here are some of the highlights along...
Lonnie Chisenhall embraces opportunity to play right away for PiratesVideo
BRADENTON, Fla. — Lonnie Chisenhall was attracted to the Pittsburgh Pirates in free agency because they could offer a chance to start the season as an everyday player in right field. Chisenhall was willing to listen when the Pirates made the pitch that they needed to replace Gregory Polanco as...
Jon Bostic hopes he found a home with Steelers, who have decisions to make at ILB
It’s not difficult to track the trend of Jon Bostic’s role in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense last season. The veteran linebacker played a season-high 59 defensive snaps in the season opener. He played a season-low six snaps on defense in the finale. At least Bostic appeared in all 16 of...
Tim Benz: Did the Patriots create a trade destination for Antonio Brown?
Buy into this one if you want. I’m all for taking a leap. If you don’t, though, I don’t blame you. Let me lay it out, and you make up your own mind. If one national report is right, the New England Patriots — of all teams — may have...
Tim Benz: Players say Penguins must ‘Embrace the Race’ to playoffs
So much for that sweep. In advance of this weekend’s back-to-back home games for the Penguins, I wrote that skating away with two victories was important for the organization. I wanted to see this 2018-19 Pens club — renowned for its sputtering inconsistency — to get on a roll akin...
Tim Benz, Brian Metzer talk about Penguins’ line changes, playoff chances
It’s our weekly Sided.co hockey podcast with Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network. Check him out on the broadcast tonight as he hosts in-game and post game of Penguins versus Devils. We discuss the logic behind some of Mike Sullivan’s line changes, the return of Justin Schultz, the playoff...
Pierre McGuire nearly takes puck to the face
You think your job is dangerous. Pierre McGuire, NBC hockey analyst, puts his life — well, his face — on the blue line every game. During NHL games he’s covering, McGuire can usually be found in a booth between the two teams’ benches. No glass. No protection. On Sunday night’s...
Quiet RJ Barrett shines in Zion Williamson’s shadow for No. 1 DukeVideo
DURHAM, N.C. — RJ Barrett leads the ACC in scoring. He just recorded Duke’s first triple-double in 13 years. And — as long as his roommate Zion Williamson is still around — he won’t have top billing for the top-ranked Blue Devils. That’s just fine with Barrett. “Him getting attention...
Pablo Reyes sets sights on super-utility role for PiratesVideo
BRADENTON, Fla. – Pablo Reyes reveled in his role as a September sensation. Now, he wants to prove to the Pittsburgh Pirates than he’s more than a one-month wonder. Pirates manager Clint Hurdle will be the first to say that, sometimes, Septembers are hard to read when a team is...
Big 12 leader Kansas State pulls away from struggling West Virginia
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Barry Brown scored 21 points and No. 23 Kansas State beat West Virginia, 65-51, on Monday night to remain atop the Big 12 standings. A 14-0 run midway through the second half, led by a couple of 3-pointers by Xavier Sneed, gave the Wildcats (20-6, 10-3) their...
John Steigerwald: Players need to shut up, grow up and play
The word is that Antonio Brown and Steelers president Art Rooney II will meet face-to-face in Florida this week, possibly at Brown’s home. If so, the conversation could/should go something like this. ROONEY: Antonio, nice place you got here. Great view. Not sure if it was a good idea to...
