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Pirates farm report for April 16, 2025: David Bednar throws 5th straight scoreless inning for Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 6-8) walked off Toledo (Tigers), 5-4, in 12 innings. C Shawn Ross (.400) roped the game-winning single to score Alika Williams and finished 2 for 5. RHP David Bednar (0.00) struck out two in an inning of work. It was his fifth straight scoreless appearance since being sent...
Minor league report: Penguins fall to Bruins, Nailers drop Game 1Video
Goaltender Joel Blomqvist made a season-high 43 saves on 46 shots for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 3-2 loss to the Providence Bruins at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday. The result dropped Blomqvist’s record to 8-6-3. Forwards Emil Bemstrom and Atley Calvert each scored for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (39-23-7-1). Highlights:...
After benches clear, Oneil Cruz hits a grand slam as Pirates pound Nationals
When Jorge Lopez threw a pitch too close for comfort to Andrew McCutchen’s head, the Pittsburgh Pirates icon held his bat in one hand and pointed at the Washington Nationals reliever. As tempers flared and benches cleared Wednesday night, Oneil Cruz played the peacemaker by stepping between McCutchen and Lopez...
Spencer Carbery coached the Capitals to 1st in the East. His NHL colleagues rave about how he did itVideo
WASHINGTON — Spencer Carbery integrated several offseason additions to perfection, helped the Washington Capitals become the first NHL team to qualify for the playoffs this season and navigated Alex Ovechkin’s successful pursuit of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record. All that makes Carbery a prime candidate to win the Jack...
Scottie Scheffler rested, ready to defend title at Hilton HeadVideo
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Scottie Scheffler was the star attraction of a parade just two days after the Masters. This one was all about a red plaid jacket from Harbour Town, not a green jacket from Augusta National. The tradition of the RBC Heritage is for the defending champion...
PIAA survey asks: Should high school basketball have a shot clock?
Reset the clock on the shot clock debate. The PIAA will soon send schools a survey asking whether they want a shot clock added to high school basketball. That’ll rekindle a debate that somewhat stalled three years ago after a different PIAA survey showed opinions were evenly split, prompting the...
Jeannette to name basketball court at playground after Lamont ‘Showboat’ Robinson
Showboat’s got next. Jeannette is honoring a proud alum by naming the longtime basketball court at the West Jeannette playground after him. Lamont “Showboat” Robinson Court will be dedicated in August to honor a former Jayhawks player who made a name for himself on the comedy hoops circuit with the...
No breaks for Endy Rodriguez’s right finger, but Pirates proceeding with caution in recovery
The Pittsburgh Pirates got good news with Endy Rodriguez’s right index finger injury, as hand specialists confirmed there were no broken bones but the “moderate-sized” laceration on his knuckle required five stitches and a three-day window of immobilization. The Pirates will proceed with caution, given that Rodriguez is a switch-hitting...
Pirates activate Jared Triolo from injured list, acquire catcher Brett Sullivan from Padres
The Pittsburgh Pirates made several roster moves before Wednesday’s game, with one involving a player who returned to the starting lineup and another aimed to provide depth at catcher. The Pirates activated 2024 NL Gold Glove utility infielder Jared Triolo from the 10-day injured list following a rehab assignment and...
PIAA administrator cautions WPIAL schools after Justice Department sues Maine over transgender policy
A few hours after the Justice Department said it was suing Maine over its transgender athlete policy, PIAA executive director Bob Lombardi cautioned WPIAL schools to discuss the topic with their solicitors. “The White House is using Title IX and the Civil Rights Act to really make sure that people...
Justin Rose coping with ‘torment’ of Masters close callVideo
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — The farther Justin Rose drove from Augusta National only made him realize how close he came to winning the Masters. His phone kept buzzing on the way to Hilton Head Island, one text after another, all of them with the same message that applauded his...
New Kensington native James Threatte looking to give area girls leg up in flag football
Five years ago, amidst the covid-19 pandemic, James Threatte of New Kensington noticed an issue impacting local children. “There were no youth sports programs in the summer for the kids around the New Ken area,” Threatte said. “I knew that needed to change.” A year later, he established the Skillz...
Why haven’t the Penguins’ tanked this season?
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ final practice of 2024-25 looked a lot like the previous sessions they have orchestrated for seven months dating to training camp. It was detailed in its planning and furious in its execution. During a five-on-five drill Wednesday in Cranberry, a line centered by rookie Vasily Ponomarev prematurely...
A day after heart surgery, Kris Letang’s appearance at Penguins’ facility eases minds of teammates, organization
Spotting Kris Letang at the Pittsburgh Penguins’ practice facility constitutes far from any remarkable development, given it has been a pillar of his day-to-day life during nearly two decades with the organization. But one day removed from heart surgery? That did come as somewhat surprising, although perhaps less so for...
NFL Draft preview: Interior of offensive line no longer immediate concern for Steelers
After spending five draft picks over the past two years on the offensive line, including three on the interior, the Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to use their resources elsewhere this year. That doesn’t necessarily mean coach Mike Tomlin is sold on the group he will take into organized team activities...
Transfer portal roundup: Duquesne’s Chabi Barre, Penn State pair enter names in portal
Chabi Barre spent the past three seasons patrolling the paint and protecting the rim for the Duquesne men’s basketball team, but he will continue those pursuits elsewhere next season. Barre, a 6-foot-9 junior forward, entered the transfer portal Tuesday night, according to SBE Global consulting agency. The native of Natitingou,...
Steelers wrap up official pre-draft visits by hosting Toledo DT Darius AlexanderVideo
Eight days prior to the opening of the NFL draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up their official visits Wednesday by hosting Toledo defensive tackle Darius Alexander. Projected as a second-round pick and at a position of need for the Steelers, the 6-foot-4, 305-pound Alexander finished his Toledo career with a...
NFL teams are no longer shying away from older prospects in the draft
Bo Nix has already turned 25. Michael Penix Jr. will get there in May. Both quarterbacks were first-round picks last year. They were among 56 players age 24 or older drafted in 2024. That number was up from 54 in 2023, 44 in 2022, 16 in 2021 and 19 in...
Mark Madden: With Deion sure to interfere, Steelers should steer clear of Shedeur Sanders
The Steelers would be insane to draft Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Any NFL team would be. They would get a legit first-round talent. Sanders’ ability is undeniable. But they would also get the nuttiest Little League dad this side of LeBron James. Make no mistake, Deion Sanders would be interfering....
Penguins’ Kris Letang undergoes successful heart procedure
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman and alternate captain Kris Letang underwent successful heart surgery, the club announced Wednesday. The surgery on Letang, who turns 38 on April 24, was to close a patent foramen ovale (small hole in the heart). The procedure was performed at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital by interventional cardiologist Dr....
Tim Benz: Of all the Steelers’ QB options, this idea is the worst of the bunch
There are many options for what the Pittsburgh Steelers should do at quarterback this year. One of them is to draft a potential starter — most likely Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders or Mississippi’s Jaxson Dart — in the first round. Another idea is to continue the free-agent pursuit of Aaron Rodgers....
First Call: Mike Tomlin reportedly buying in on Shedeur Sanders; Browns ‘really high’ on Kenny Pickett
Mike Tomlin is reportedly a fan of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Plus, he may be a fit for Arthur Smith’s offense. In Wednesday’s “First Call,” we investigate both of those angles to the Steelers’ ongoing quarterback search. Plus, we get some good news about Kenny Pickett from Cleveland. College hockey...
Aaron Rodgers ‘entering critical stretch’ for his decision to sign with Steelers, says Adam Schefter
The Aaron Rodgers saga may finally be getting to a pivotal point. That’s according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter on his own podcast. “I think we are entering the critical stretch for Aaron Rodgers’ final decision about whether or not to sign,” Schefter said. “The Pittsburgh Steelers’ voluntary offseason workout program...
Injuries leave Pirates with inexperienced options at 1st base, testing depth
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a concerted effort to address first base this past offseason. Spencer Horwitz was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays in the hope of creating stability at a position that’s been a revolving door for three-plus seasons, featuring 24 players since the Pirates traded Josh Bell in...
Pirates farm report for April 15, 2025: Jared Triolo homers in rehab start with Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 5-8) lost 11-6 to Toledo (Tigers). 3B Jared Triolo (.667), rehabbing a back injury, went 2 for 3 with a solo home run, a walk, two runs scored and two RBIs.LF Billy Cook (.200) went 3 for 5 with a double, triple and run scored. SS Liover Peguero...
