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Seton Hill sweeps Millersville, advances to Atlantic D-II Super Regional
Seton Hill swept a baseball doubleheader against No. 1 seed Millersville in the NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional on Saturday and advanced to the Atlantic Super Regional for the third consecutive season. The Griffins (40-16) knocked off the talented Marauders (44-10), 7-4 and 8-2. They will face the winner of...
Scottie Scheffler storms into a 3-shot lead in the PGA Championship with another major in sightVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One swing was all Scottie Scheffler needed to send Quail Hollow into delirium Saturday, to briefly rattle Bryson DeChambeau and to give this PGA Championship the star power it had been lacking. Scheffler stood on the 14th tee, 304 yards from the hole, thinking it might come...
Journalism wins Preakness 2 weeks after finishing 2nd in Kentucky DerbyVideo
BALTIMORE — Journalism jostled with horses down the stretch, burst through after the contact and came from behind to win the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday. The odds-on favorite was bumped by Goal Oriented near the quarter pole, and it looked like another second-place finish was coming...
Palou and Penske set pace in 1st stage of Indy 500 qualifying. Andretti in danger of missing raceVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — Three familiar faces were at the top of the Indianapolis 500 qualifying board after the first round of time trials, with two-time defending IndyCar series champion Alex Palou holding the provisional pole. Palou, winner of four of the first five races this season, qualified at 233.043 mph in...
Promoter’s Caution could add random layer of chaos in NASCAR All-Star RaceVideo
The fate of the NASCAR All-Star Race largely rests on the whims of Marcus Smith, who is giving few hints about how he will deploy a new “Promoter’s Caution.” It’s the latest goofy gimmick in an event defined by annual format changes designed to goose the competition in the name...
Sidney Crosby records 4 points for Canada in win against SlovakiaVideo
Four points (two goals, two assists) by Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby helped Canada rout Slovakia, 7-0, in a preliminary round game in the International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Championship tournament at Avicii Arena in Stockholm on Saturday. Opening the contest as Canada’s second-line center, Crosby recorded four shots and...
Finally back in Eastern Conference finals, Knicks face Pacers team that eliminated them last yearVideo
NEW YORK — The New York Knicks nearly ended their lengthy Eastern Conference finals drought last year, only to lose on their home floor to the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the second round. With two new starters and much better health, the Knicks finally made it this season...
Pirates activate 1B Spencer Horwitz, option 1B/OF Matt Gorski to Indianapolis
The biggest offseason acquisition for the Pittsburgh Pirates has finally joined the active roster, as first baseman Spencer Horwitz was reinstated from the injured list after ending his rehabilitation assignment. To make room on the roster, the Pirates optioned first baseman/outfielder Matt Gorski to Indianapolis. Gorski batted .195 (8 for...
Antonio Brown detained after gunshots outside Adin Ross’ boxing eventVideo
MIAMI — Antonio Brown was detained briefly by police early Saturday after an altercation in which gunshots were fired outside a celebrity boxing event in Miami, according to the former NFL star and video posted to social media. Miami police confirmed in a written statement that officers responded to the...
Hobbyists descend on Monroeville to meet sports icons and pad card collections
If a player so much as drops a baseball in the dirt during certain hours, it becomes game-used memorabilia. But the smudged, worn wooden bat in Tim Thoma’s hand really saw some action. From 1965 to 1968, it belonged to Roberto Clemente. The Pirates legend used the bat to help...
As top pros add more and more support staff, golf becomes team sport
The way Larry Nelson saw it, anything he needed to succeed during a golf tournament, he could figure out for himself. In 1987, in fact, he won the PGA Championship — the last of his three major titles — with a caddie who didn’t even speak English. “I tell people...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Steelers will pay a price for waiting on Aaron Rodgers
I’m not one to predict the results of the Steelers’ season week-by-week when the schedule is released in May. That’s lazy media, and a lot can happen between now and when those games get played. But I will predict this: The Steelers will lose Week 1 at the New York...
Full Count: Reinforcements on the way but Pirates need bold move to salvage the season
After a self-described “long-winded explanation” for his vision in building a Pittsburgh Pirates team that played poorly enough to get its manager fired May 8, general manager Ben Cherington offered some optimism about salvaging the season. “I don’t believe you have to squint too hard to see a better team...
Penguins A to Z: Tristan Jarry did enough to save his jobVideo
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....
In Kaleb Johnson, Steelers appear to have ideal teammate, complement for Jaylen Warren
When Kaleb Johnson walked off the field late last week following his first practice session as a professional, he didn’t wait for reporters to engage him. “What’s up, guys?” Johnson, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ third-round pick, said. “How are y’all doing?” If Johnson wasn’t afraid to initiate conversation with a gaggle...
Pirates prospect watch: Nick Solak was among best hitters in International League
Prospect Watch Nick Solak Position: OF/2B Height: 5-foot-10 Weight: 185 pounds Level: Triple-A Aware of the offensive damage he’s been doing at Triple-A Indianapolis this season, the Pittsburgh Pirates gave Nick Solak a call-up before Friday’s game at Philadelphia. Solak, 30, leads the International League in batting average (.382), is...
Bucs Beat Q&A: Pirates utility player Jared Triolo adds another Gold Glove to trophy case
Pirates utility player Jared Triolo received his 2024 Gold Glove Award on May 11, at PNC Park. He talked with TribLive reporter Kevin Gorman for this week’s Bucs Beat Q&A: What’s it like to be playing a new position (shortstop) when you were presented the Gold Glove trophy as the...
The week ahead: Pirates welcome Reds, Brewers for homestand
The week ahead vs. Reds 6:40 p.m. Monday (SN PIT) 6:40 p.m. Tuesday (SN PIT) 12:35 p.m. Wednesday (SN PIT) • The Pirates begin a seven-game homestand with three games against Cincinnati. So far this season, the Reds have had tough luck in extra innings. Seven clubs across MLB have...
Pirates farm report for May 16, 2025: Mitch Jebb collects 3 hits in Curve win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 23-17) and Louisville (Reds) were rained out. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Saturday. Next: Saturday vs. Louisville (Reds), doubleheader, 5:30 p.m. ALTOONA (Double-A, 19-18) got past Harrisburg (Nationals), 5-4. 2B Mitch Jebb (.308) went 3 for 4 with a double and three...
Report: Rory McIlroy’s driver deemed nonconforming ahead of PGA ChampionshipVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rory McIlroy was forced to use a backup driver in the PGA Championship when his regular driver was tested and deemed to be nonconforming after he arrived at Quail Hollow, according to a report on XM Sirius PGA Tour Radio. McIlroy was tied for last in driving...
Phillies take advantage of free passes in 4-run 7th inning to beat Pirates in series opener
It looked promising for the Pittsburgh Pirates when they robbed the Philadelphia Phillies of a home run, took a commanding lead with a three-run blast and escaped a bases-loaded situation. Only to give it away. The Phillies took advantage of five free passes — four walks and a hit batter...
Overflow crowd watches Pittsburgh Riveters women’s soccer team debut with scoreless draw
An overflow crowd at Highmark Stadium on a picture-perfect Friday night came to witness the debut of the Pittsburgh Riveters pre-professional women’s soccer club. A standing-room-only crowd of 6,077 witnessed the Riveters play the Cleveland Force to a scoreless draw in a USL W League game. It was the fourth-largest...
Jhonattan Vegas stays ahead in PGA Championship as Scottie Scheffler looms largeVideo
Jhonattan Vegas was in front for first time in a major and didn’t back down Friday in a PGA Championship filled with drama everywhere but the top of the leaderboard. Looming large amid an eclectic mix of contenders was Scottie Scheffler, still not in full control of his game but...
Xander Schauffele battles back to make cut at PGA Championship, extends streakVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Xander Schauffele kept his cut streak alive — barely. The defending champion shot an even-par 71 on Friday at the PGA Championship to make the cut on the number at 1-over 143, extending his streak to 64 tournaments. He hasn’t missed a cut since the 2022 Masters....
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...
