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Tim Benz: Pittsburgh brings a lot of baggage to the ‘1 jersey’ conversation for Penguins core 3
When it comes to the debate over how important it is that the Penguins’ core three finish their careers in black and gold, I feel like many of us in Pittsburgh bring a lot of baggage to the conversation. Because, as we are seeing now, the desire to keep some...
Former Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Maxim Cajkovic signs in Czechia
Former Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Maxim Cajkovic has signed with HC Litvínov of the Extraliga ledního hokeje (ELH) in Czechia. That team announced the transaction via a release Wednesday. The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Cajkovic via a trade with the Minnesota Wild on Jan. 25 and he split the remainder of the...
Brewers continue trying to address their starting rotation by acquiring RHP Aaron Civale from Rays
Milwaukee has acquired veteran right-hander Aaron Civale from the Tampa Bay Rays in the NL Central-leading Brewers’ latest attempt to boost a starting rotation that’s been decimated by injuries. The Brewers are sending minor league infielder Gregory Barrios to Tampa Bay in exchange for Civale. They designated right-hander Taylor Clarke...
Former Penguins broadcaster Steve Mears eager to join Blue Jackets as ‘ambassador’
Steve Mears has always gotten advice from Mike Lange. Even for something seemingly mundane in their shared vocation as hockey play-by-play broadcaster on how to identify players. “The game is so fast,” Mears said. “He would say, ‘Just take an extra second, you know, just take an extra second. Just...
Post-pandemic Paris Olympics signal a return to normal for athletes and fans
Any athlete with Olympic dreams knows the feeling of lungs burning, arms and legs turning to jelly, as they near the closing moments of another grueling race or excruciatingly close match. For that last shot of adrenaline, they often tap into the energy provided by the roaring crowd. At the...
Mark Madden: The Penguins need to overachieve to win, but they aren’t wired that way
The Penguins are going to slowly rebuild. Like president of hockey ops/GM Kyle Dubas said, the Penguins won’t “strip it down to the studs,” not least because that’s impossible given the number of no-movement clauses and untradable contracts Dubas must cope with. So, for the immediate future, the only hope...
LeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says
LeBron James is making it official: He’s coming back for a record-tying 22nd season in the NBA, one where the league’s all-time scoring leader could share the floor with his son Bronny as teammates with the Los Angeles Lakers. James has agreed to a two-year contract to remain with the...
First Call: Bill Cowher gives a lot of helium to Payton Wilson; an odd Pirates trend
In our final “First Call” before the Fourth of July, Bill Cowher pumps the tires of a Pittsburgh Steelers rookie. We look at a funky Pirates stat that tells a significant story. Aaron Judge continues to set Major League Baseball on fire. And the Duquesne Dukes know their draw for...
U mad, bro?: Pre-Fourth fireworks on state of the Penguins, insufficient Pirates, Mike Tomlin’s recent playoff fade
Thursday is Independence Day. So I plan on celebrating my independence from work. Hence, we are posting “U mad, bro?” a day early this week. Don’t worry. I’m offering up plenty of fireworks about the Penguins’ current roster, the Pirates’ ups and downs and Mike Tomlin’s recent track record. This...
Amid season of struggles, Pirates’ Jack Suwinski hopes to manufacture momentum after 3-hit nightVideo
As it pertains individually to Jack Suwinski, this season has been a failure for the Pittsburgh Pirates in rediscovering the slugger who hit 19 homers in 106 games as a rookie two years ago and 26 in 2023, his first full MLB campaign. Suwinski’s offensive production has fallen in every...
Steelers A to Z: Suspension behind him, Damontae Kazee trying to factor into safety rotation
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2024 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day...
Pirates farm report for July 2, 2024: Matt Frazier’s 5 RBIs lift Indianapolis to victory
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 36-45) pounded Louisville (Reds), 8-2. LF Matt Fraizer (.250) was 2 for 3 with five RBIs, including a three-run home run and a double. RF Ji Hwan Bae (.355) was 3 for 5. SS Liover Peguero (.270) was 2 for 5 with a solo homer. DJ Seth Beer...
Penn State recruiting: What holes still need to be filled?
James Franklin and Penn State are on a recruiting heater. But what more can Franklin and his coaching staff add to the Nittany Lions’ 2025 recruiting class? Penn State’s recruiting run has been mightily impressive. The Nittany Lions have secured verbal commitments from eight prospects in the 2025 cycle in...
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese headline WNBA All-Star team that will face US Olympic squadVideo
NEW YORK — Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will team up on the WNBA All-Star team to play against the U.S. Olympic team led by A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart. The pair of remarkable rookies were selected Tuesday by a combination of votes from the media, players and fans as...
Billy Harris’ journey goes from van life to Wimbledon
LONDON — For tennis player Billy Harris, it’s all about the journey. Harris lost in his Wimbledon debut Tuesday, but he’s won over some fans at the same time. That’ll happen when your backstory involves leaving home on the Isle of Man to live out of a van while playing...
Cardinals crush 2 homers, including Nolan Gorman grand slam, to beat Mitch Keller, Pirates
Before Mitch Keller’s start, Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton heaped praise on the All-Star right-hander for how he has handled peaks and valleys to become the headliner of the starting rotation. Only for Keller to have his worst start of the season. Keller surrendered a two-run homer to Alec Burleson...
Utah State informs football coach Blake Anderson he will be fired for cause after Title IX review
LOGAN, Utah — Utah State informed football coach Blake Anderson on Tuesday that he will be fired for cause after an external review of allegations that he hadn’t complied with Title IX policies regarding the reporting of sexual misconduct cases. Nate Dreiling, who had been Utah State’s defensive coordinator and...
NFL suspends safety Tashaun Gipson 6 games for PEDs
Veteran safety Tashaun Gipson has been suspended by the NFL for the first six games of the 2024 season for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy. The NFL announced Gipson’s suspension Tuesday. Gipson, who turns 34 on Aug. 7, is a free agent and remains eligible to sign with a...
Olympic men’s soccer offers underdogs hope for medals in Paris
Sure, it was fun to dream about a Paris Olympics in which Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé renew their rivalries after that epic World Cup final. But men’s Olympic soccer is more about emerging players than established stars. It’s good for a few surprises, too. Past winners include Mexico, Nigeria...
After whirlwind stretch, Dan Bylsma settles into first few days as Kraken head coachVideo
SEATTLE — At some point, Dan Bylsma will get a semblance of an offseason and a little downtime. Right now, it seems like nonstop chaos for the new coach of the Seattle Kraken. “It’s good to get here and kind of get focused on just the Kraken,” Bylsma said. “The...
Hezly Rivera serves as ‘underdog’ on heavily favored U.S. Olympic gymnastics team
MINNEAPOLIS — Hezly Rivera planned to spend a significant portion of this summer learning how to drive. The 16-year-old is going to have to postpone that learner’s permit test for a bit. She’s joining Simone Biles on the U.S. gymnastics team at the Olympics instead. Heady territory for a self-proclaimed...
Report: Former Penguins defenseman P.O Joseph signs with Blues
Throughout most of the 2023-24 season, defenseman P.O Joseph had difficulty finding a regular spot in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ lineup. That won’t be an issue in 2024-25. On Tuesday, the left-handed defenseman reportedly signed with the St. Louis Blues per two Canadian outlets. According to Cap Friendly, Joseph agreed to...
States with no income tax have NHL free agency advantage
When the Tampa Bay Lightning made moves at the NHL Draft to clear salary cap space, general manager Julien BriseBois hoped a variety of factors would entice players to sign as free agents. One, of course, was the organization’s penchant for winning and the talent already on the roster. Another,...
Hempfield grad Bridget Williams reaches new heights by qualifying for Olympics in pole vault
When Bridget (Guy) Williams first started to pole vault in seventh grade in the Hempfield Area School District, she always dreamed big. Williams went on to help the Hempfield girls win consecutive PIAA team titles, and she won the Class 3A pole vault title with a jump of 12 feet,...
Former Penguins forward Jansen Harkins signs with Ducks
Former Penguins forward Jansen Harkins has signed a two-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks. The deal carries a reported salary cap hit of $787,500. The Penguins acquired Harkins off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets on Oct. 2 and he spent most of the season on the franchise’s NHL rosters. Primarily...
