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Bryson DeChambeau goes from petulant pro to man of the people during his U.S. Open triumph
PINEHURST, N.C. — It was late Saturday night at the U.S. Open when Bryson DeChambeau, having hit a few last balls on the practice range in preparation for one of the biggest rounds of his life, could have headed home and gotten some much-needed rest. Instead, he marshaled a bunch...
Penguins A to Z: Jesse Puljujarvi is still worth taking a chance onVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2023-24 season coming to an end without any postseason action, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 52 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from fourth-line...
Tim Benz: Steelers no longer have to coach away from ‘deficiencies’ at inside linebacker
Pittsburgh Steelers draft choice Payton Wilson is already 24 years old. The first-year linebacker spent six years at NC State, redshirting in 2018 and playing parts of the next five seasons with the Wolfpack. So, Wilson has a bit more polish and perspective than the average rookie. That was evident...
Madden Monday: Support of Mike Tomlin’s contract extension means results don’t matter to Steelers
When it comes to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ lack of playoff success since 2016, the truth hurts. Well, unless you refuse to hear the truth. And a lot of that has been going on in Pittsburgh since news broke last week about head coach Mike Tomlin’s contract extension through 2027. The...
Confidence factor: Why Pirates pitchers have full faith in veteran catcher Yasmani Grandal
Yasmani Grandal isn’t hitting anywhere near his weight and admittedly made an inexcusable mental error that allowed the Colorado Rockies to steal home Saturday night, a blemish for any catcher. Yet there’s a reason the Pittsburgh Pirates find value in the 35-year-old Grandal, and it has everything to do with...
Steelers A to Z: Kalon Barnes has elite speed, but can he be an NFL cornerback?Video
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...
First Call: Cam Heyward has message for Steelers fans; Antonio Brown has new gripe about old number
Cam Heyward has two messages for Pittsburgh Steelers fans. Antonio Brown has a new ax to grind with the Steelers. An ex-Steeler is arrested for the second time within a month. Gerrit Cole is well on the way to a comeback, and Tyler Glasnow finally gets back in the win...
Dodgers star Mookie Betts suffers broken left hand after getting hit by pitch
LOS ANGELES — Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts broke his left hand when he was hit by a pitch during the seventh inning of Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Royals. The former MVP and seven-time All-Star was drilled in the hand by a 97.9 mph fastball from Dan Altavilla (Elizabeth...
Ryan Blaney wins inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway
NEWTON, Iowa — Ryan Blaney dominated the inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway on Sunday night for his first victory of the season and a spot in the playoffs. Blaney led four times for a career-high 201 laps, finishing 0.716 seconds ahead of William Byron for his 11th...
Matthieu Pavon finishes 5th at U.S. Open for best result in major championship
PINEHURST, N.C. — In the final pairing, three shots off the lead and within reach of his first major title, Matthieu Pavon found himself in a new position on the final day of the U.S. Open. He wound up with the best possible vantage point as Bryson DeChambeau and Rory...
Rory McIlroy’s 2 missed short putts cost him shot at winning U.S. Open
PINEHURST, N.C. — Rory McIlroy put himself in position to end a decade-long drought in the majors and answer a whole lot of questions about his ability to get it done, only to miss two short putts Sunday that left him peeling out of the parking lot in disappointment. McIlroy...
Pirates farm report for June 16, 2024: Thomas Harrington throws 5 1-hit innings in Altoona win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 29-38) was blanked 5-0 by Jacksonville (Marlins). Indianapolis was held to four hits, all singles. DH Joshua Palacios (.261) went 2 for 4. LHP Nick Dombkowski (1-2, 4.43) started and gave up three runs on six hits in 3⅔ innings. He walked one and struck out four. RHP...
Western Pa. golf notebook: Busy Neal Shipley withdraws from 124th WPGA Amateur
After playing four grueling rounds at the U.S. Open the past four days and finishing as the low amateur, Central Catholic grad Neal Shipley has decided to withdraw from the 124th Western Pennsylvania Golf Association’s Amateur Championship, which begins Monday at Chartiers Country Club. Shipley tied for 26th at 6-over...
Bryson DeChambeau wins another U.S. Open with clutch finish to deny Rory McIlroy
PINEHURST, N.C. — Bryson DeChambeau won the U.S. Open on Sunday for the second time with the best shot of his life for another finish on the 18th hole at Pinehurst No. 2 that won’t be forgotten — and another heavy dose of heartache for Rory McIlroy. In a wild...
Josh Fleming, Jason Delay deliver for Pirates in bounce-back win over Rockies to clinch series
The Pittsburgh Pirates turned to a pair of new arrivals for emergency spot starts, and left-handed reliever Josh Fleming and catcher Jason Delay required no extra incentive. Battery mates at Triple-A Indianapolis, both used their second chances to provide prominent performances as the Pirates bounced back from a double-digit defeat...
Rookie Dereck Lively leaving impression as Mavericks try to stay alive in NBA Finals
Dereck Lively II drained the first 3-pointer of his career, forced a missed layup at the other end and ping-ponged back down the court to slam home an alley-oop pass. The Dallas Mavericks didn’t trail again in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against Boston after that first-quarter sequence from...
Germany’s Julius Welschof hadn’t heard of football till age 16, but he’s intent on sticking with Steelers
When he was 16 more than a decade ago, Julius Welschof headed for a visit to the United States for the purpose of learning the American culture, American education, maybe even about American business. The Germany native couldn’t have imagined that what he took from that trip that would change...
Panthers hope to rebound from blowout loss, returning home on the verge of winning the Stanley Cup
EDMONTON, Alberta — There was lots of chatter at the Florida Panthers’ breakfast the morning after the Edmonton Oilers blew them out 8-1 in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final to send the series back across North America. As lopsided as that loss was in their first chance to...
Mt. Lebanon’s Neal Shipley wins duel for top amateur honors at U.S. Open
Mt. Lebanon native Neal Shipley’s last day as an amateur golfer was one he’ll never forget. Shipley beat Florida State junior Luke Clanton in dramatic fashion in the final round of the U.S. Open on Sunday at Pinehurst No. 2 to claim low amateur honors. Shipley shot a 2-over-par 72...
Pitt lands commitment from British offensive lineman Akram Elnagmi
Pitt received its 12th verbal commitment from the class of 2025 on Saturday when Akram Elnagmi, an offensive tackle who comes from Loughborough, England, pledged to enroll next year. He attends school at the NFL Academy, a developmental school for student-athletes in his hometown. Pitt Family, I’m coming home. 1000%...
Franklin Regional grad Spencer Lee ready to ‘put on show’ for U.S. wrestling at Paris Olympics
There is one thing that has never changed about Spencer Lee since he began wrestling when he was 8. Lee strived to be the best. And during the past 17 years, it’s hard to argue he hasn’t been one of the best. Now the 25-year-old Franklin Regional and Iowa graduate,...
Steelers A to Z: After signing as a tryout, veteran Anthony Averett looks to fit into CB corps
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...
Tkachuk-McDavid post-whistle scrum is ‘classic playoff hockey’ in the Stanley Cup Final
EDMONTON, Alberta — Tensions between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers boiled over midway through Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night, with a post-whistle scrum featuring two of the most important players in the series. Florida’s Matthew Tkachuk put Edmonton’s Connor McDavid in a headlock and...
The Giants scratch lefty Kyle Harrison from his start and place him on injured list
SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants placed left-hander Kyle Harrison on the injured list with a right ankle sprain just hours before he was scheduled to start on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels. Harrison rolled his ankle working out in the weight room on Saturday and was unable...
64-year-old Penn Hills boxer ‘Papa Chainsaw’ scores easy win in Atlantic City
Paul VanDale was honored to have a fight night held in Oakmont for his celebrity boxing match. Vinnie’s Tavern, owned by VanDale’s sponsor, the John Keefe Restaurant Group, hung a banner outside and showed his match on its televisions. VanDale, a Penn Hills resident also known by his ring name...
