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Errors sink Pirates in narrow loss to Houston, spoiling sweep opportunity
After two innings Wednesday night in Houston, the Pittsburgh Pirates led by four and were in prime position to sweep the Astros at Minute Maid Park for their fourth straight win. But three errors charged to Oneil Cruz allowed three runs to score and sank them in a 5-4 loss....
U.S. men fall to 0-2 in 3×3 basketball pool play at Olympics with loss to PolandVideo
PARIS — The U.S. men’s 3x3 basketball team dropped to 0-2 in pool play in the Paris Olympics with a 19-17 loss to Poland on Wednesday night. Jimmer Fredette cut the lead to 1 with about 90 seconds left before Michal Sokolowski made a free throw a few seconds later...
Andre Johnson dedicating Hall of Fame honor to Houston
HOUSTON — Andre Johnson knows his induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame isn’t simply about him. As the first Houston Texan to become a member of the esteemed group, the receiver is representing so much more. “This was for the whole city of Houston. It’s for the whole...
Penn State receives commitments from 2 defensive line prospects
Make it two more commitments for Penn State and a huge hot streak for the Nittany Lions on the trail. Daniel Jennings, a four-star defensive end in the Class of 2026 from Princeton, W.Va., committed to Penn State over hometown West Virginia on Wednesday. He followed the afternoon commitment of...
Pitt offensive coordinator Kade Bell isn’t shy about his desire to reach for lofty goals
Kade Bell knows enough about offense, play-calling and the challenges inherent in college football to understand that a goal of averaging 50 points might be unrealistic. But you have to know that Bell, Pitt’s 31-year-old, first-year offensive coordinator, doesn’t allow facts to get in his way of getting a job...
Pirates sign 2 more 2024 draft picks: LHP Jacob Bimbi, OF Andrew Patrick
Two more members of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2024 draft class were signed Wednesday: left-handed pitcher Jacob Bimbi and center fielder Andrew Patrick. Bimbi, chosen in the 11th round out of Western Kentucky, went 4-2 over 15 outings (14 starts), leading the Hilltoppers with 71 strikeouts in 54 2/3 innings last...
Pirates activate newly acquired OF Bryan De La Cruz, place OF Joshua Palacios on IL
Bryan De La Cruz was arguably the crown jewel of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2024 trade deadline haul. A day after acquiring the 27-year-old outfielder from the Miami Marlins, he joined the Pirates in Houston ahead of their Wednesday night series finale against the Astros. De La Cruz, wearing No. 41,...
Penguins’ preseason game to be held in Sudbury, Ont.
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ preseason game against the Ottawa Senators scheduled for Sept. 29 as part of the Kraft Hockeyville promotion will be held in Sudbury, Ont. The location of the game was announced Wednesday by the city of Elliot Lake, Ont., which won the contest to host the game. Sudbury...
2nd-year Steelers OL Spencer Anderson takes on double duty as guard on 1st, 2nd team offenses
Spencer Anderson didn’t look any worse for the wear. But by one measure he certainly had more cause to combat exhaustion after Wednesday’s training-camp practice than any of the more than seven dozen Pittsburgh Steelers players who took part in it. “Did anyone take more reps than me today? No,”...
Canada women’s soccer reaches Olympics quarterfinals despite deduction; U.S. prevailsVideo
Vanessa Gilles scored in the 62nd minute to give Canada a 1-0 victory over Colombia and send the team into the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics on Wednesday despite losing six points in the tournament because of a drone-spying scandal. Canada will face Germany in a quarterfinals Saturday in Marseille....
Coco Gauff loses twice in a day in doubles, ending hopes for Olympic medal
PARIS — Coco Gauff lost in women’s doubles and mixed doubles at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, ending her first Summer Games a day after her tearful exit in singles. “At the end of the day, it’s over,” the 20-year-old American said. “I’ll try to take the positive out of...
Steelers inside the ropes: With the pads on, running game again prominent
A second day of pads, another day in which the running game was featured prominently by the offense during Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. Under new coordinator Arthur Smith, the Steelers are trending bigger and more physical. That has played out in recent days during the “seven shots” 2-point simulation that...
U.S. tops South Sudan, earns spot in men’s basketball quarterfinalsVideo
VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France — In the rematch, the U.S. had an easier time with South Sudan than it did when the teams first met a couple of weeks ago. Easier. Not easy. The U.S. clinched a trip to the quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics by beating South Sudan, 103-86, on Wednesday...
Upper St. Clair’s Josh Matheny places 7th in 200-meter breaststroke finals at Paris Olympics
Josh Matheny’s goal of winning an Olympic medal will have to wait. The former Upper St. Clair swimming standout and member of men’s team at Indiana University placed seventh overall in the men’s 200-meter breaststroke final Wednesday afternoon with a time of 2 minutes, 9.52 seconds at Paris’ La Défense...
Mon Valley team reaches Pony League World Series
Mon Valley won’t have to travel far to play for a world-renowned youth baseball championship. The local team of 13- and 14-year olds advanced to the Pony League World Series set for Aug. 9-14 at Lew Hays Pony Field in Washington, Pa. Mon Valley will open the double-elimination tournament 4:30...
Boyce Boxing gym hosts, dominates card at Monroeville Mall event
Boyce Boxing in Plum is gearing up for a big night as its fighters will feature prominently in a 12-bout card Saturday at Gloria’s Gym in the Monroeville Mall. “I have some guys with no fights and it will be their debut, and others who are open class with 10...
Annika Sorenstam seeking 2nd U.S. Senior Women’s Open title
During the early 2000s, Annika Sorenstam dominated women’s golf. She won 96 international events, including 72 on the LPGA Tour and 10 major championships. Sorenstam was the first international player inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame through LPGA criteria. This week, the 53-year-old Swede will try to recreate...
Saint Vincent names D.P. Harris full-time athletic director
Saint Vincent ensured stability in its sports programs with the promotion of D.P. Harris to full-time athletic director. Harris, who will continue as the men’s basketball coach, had served as interim AD for the past year. SVC president Father Paul Taylor, O.S.B. called the move a “pivotal decision.” “He has...
‘I want Beanie’ — Steelers coaches handpick 1-on-1 matchup Bishop vs. George Pickens
After the first full-team drill of Wednesday’s Pittsburgh Steelers training-camp practice, the defensive backs and wide receivers groups gathered opposite each other near the goal line on the left side as viewed from the bleachers at Chuck Noll Field. Quarterbacks stood in line between the hashes at about the 10-yard...
U.S. Senior Women’s Open notebook: Fox Chapel’s unique Biarritz green to test field
Swell or not so swale. Players’ reactions are sure to be mixed depending where their tee shot lands on the par-3 17th hole this week at the U.S. Senior Women’s Open at Fox Chapel Golf Club. The unique green, known as a Biarritz, features a deep, 4-foot swale, or gully,...
Katie Ledecky adds another swimming gold to her collection; Leon Marchand completes doubleVideo
NANTERRE, France — On a night when Léon Marchand completed an audacious double, Katie Ledecky proved again she’s a sure bet in swimming’s longest event. Ledecky romped to the seventh Olympic gold medal of her brilliant career and 12th medal overall with a runaway victory in the 1,500-meter freestyle Wednesday...
Steelers camp report: Defensive stars take day off as Mike Tomlin works others into rotation
Defensive players with a collective 16 Pro Bowl selections and 10 All-Pro awards weren’t on the field for the second padded practice of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. Coach Mike Tomlin used the occasion Wednesday to rest defensive tackle Cameron Heyward, outside linebacker T.J. Watt and free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. They...
Hit on quarterback Justin Fields ignites fight that spices up Steelers training camp
The unwritten rule of football practice is the quarterback should never be touched — let alone tackled. That code was violated Wednesday during the second padded practice for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and it led to the first full-scale fight of training camp. In the final team period of the workout,...
West Point adds to winning tradition with trip to Little League Softball World Series
For the opening ceremony of the Little League Softball World Series, teams were asked to submit a song and a fast fact to organizers and ESPN. Greensburg’s West Point 12U team will walk out to the beat of “Black and Yellow” by Wiz Khalifa. As for the fast fact, coach...
Panthers observations: With 120 players breaking a good sweat, Pitt opens summer training camp
Under bright sunshine and with 120 young men sweating, bouncing off each other and chasing fumbles across the Beano Cook Fields, Pitt opened training camp Wednesday morning on the South Side. If that number sounds high, that’s because there are more players on the roster this season. Coach Pat Narduzzi,...
