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Fast start leads Riverhounds past Hartford Athletic
After seeing Hartford Athletic score twice in the first 20 minutes of a loss last month, Pittsburgh Riverhounds coach Bob Lilley implored his team to step on the pedal early in Saturday’s rematch. The Hounds responded by scoring three times in the first 21 minutes and turned the tables on...
Pirates farm report for July 20, 2024: Thomas Harrington strikes out 10 in Curve loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 40-51) fell to Omaha (Royals), 7-4. C Henry Davis (.297) was 2 for 4 with an RBI. DH Seth Beer (.299) hit a solo homer. LF Matt Fraizer (.273) was 2 for 3 with two runs scored. RF Edward Olivares (.222) went 2 for 4. SS Alika Williams...
Caitlin Clark, Arike Ogunbowale lead WNBA All-Stars to win over U.S. Olympic team
PHOENIX — Arike Ogunbowale set the WNBA All-Star scoring record with 34 points, and Caitlin Clark made the most of her All-Star debut as the WNBA team beat the U.S. Olympic team 117-109 on Saturday night. It was the second consecutive win for the WNBA All-Star team over the Olympians....
Lakers shut down Bronny James after back-to-back promising performancesVideo
LAS VEGAS — Bronny James was a spectator Saturday after the Los Angeles Lakers determined they have seen all they need out of the NBA’s most talked-about rookie. He finished Summer League on an upward trajectory after a dismal start, scoring 25 points on 10-of-21 shooting over his final two...
Bushy Run whips St. Michael in American Legion Region 7 Tournament
Anthony Monroe drove in three runs, and Bushy Run rolled to a 13-4 victory Saturday against St. Michael in the Pennsylvania American Legion Region 7 tournament at Claysburg. Chuck Fontana, Jonny Lovre and Colton Tyburski each had two hits, and Brody Hoffman and Tyburski had doubles. Bushy Run took advantage...
Zoo Crew advances in The Basketball Tournament, awaits Best Virginia in Round of 32
Mike Young played in two NCAA Tournaments and scored 1,835 points in four seasons at Pitt. He proudly sits seventh on the school’s all-time scoring list. Who could ask for anything more from a collegiate basketball career? Something’s missing, however, and Young plans to fix that Monday night at Petersen...
Luis Ortiz sharp as Pirates top Phillies to extend winning streak to season-high 6 games
Despite a more fluid role than his fellow pitchers and a background not as sexy compared to some of the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie phenoms, Luis Ortiz has quietly been a major asset for the club this season. That was on full display Saturday at PNC Park, with Ortiz starting against...
‘People love Jim Leyland’: Pirates get thrills, chills in anticipation of Hall of Fame induction
Don Kelly stood on the field during batting practice Saturday afternoon at PNC Park wearing a wide smile and a black T-shirt celebrating Jim Leyland’s induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Just the thought of Leyland being enshrined among the game’s greats Sunday afternoon in Cooperstown, N.Y., gave...
Brickyard 400 gives drivers on bubble chance to make playoffs
INDIANAPOLIS — Chase Briscoe looks at the NASCAR schedule and sees five more chances to lock up a playoff spot. He heads into the Brickyard 400 squarely on the bubble at No. 16 and fully aware of the stakes. If he wins, he’s in. Anything less will only cause more...
LeBron James hits winner with 8 seconds left, U.S. avoids upset vs. South Sudan
LeBron James saved the U.S. from what would have been a stunning loss. James’ layup with 8 seconds left was the go-ahead basket Saturday, and the U.S. Olympic team that soon will head to the Paris Games escaped with a 101-100 win over South Sudan in London, rallying from a...
Billy Horschel leads British Open on wild day of rain, big numbers
TROON, Scotland — Billy Horschel with his short sleeves in the chill and his brilliant short game at Royal Troon somehow held on for a 2-under-par 69 and a one-shot lead in a British Open that got turned upside down and every other possible way Saturday. The rain started before...
Steelers GM Omar Khan leaves imprint on roster with another aggressive offseason
It’s been 26 months since Omar Khan took over as head of football operations for the Pittsburgh Steelers, with Andy Weidl brought on as his top lieutenant. Would you believe that among the 91 players who will report to Saint Vincent College for the start of training camp this week,...
Tadej Pogacar edges Jonas Vingegaard, adds to Tour de France leadVideo
COL DE LA COUILLOLE, France — Tadej Pogacar equalled one Tour de France mark Saturday and will likely match another Sunday. Yellow jersey-holder Pogacar edged defending champion Jonas Vingegaard at the top of Col De La Couillole to win the 20th and penultimate stage and add even more seconds to...
From Sha’Carri Richardson to Katie Ledecky, Team USA packed with stars at OlympicsVideo
From Simone Biles to Sha’Carri Richardson and Diana Taurasi to Katie Ledecky, Team USA will provide some of the biggest star power at the 2024 Olympic Games. And it will be the women leading the way as the U.S. looks to top the overall medal table for the eighth consecutive...
Simone Biles puts Tokyo behind her, will serve as one of the faces at Paris OlympicsVideo
Simone Biles has spent the last three years moving past the Tokyo Olympics. The gymnastics superstar understands not everyone has. No matter how many national titles she wins or how many times she stands atop the podium at the world championships, Biles knows she remains frozen in time to critics...
Steelers A to Z: Position flexibility could be on display for rookie DB Ryan Watts in training camp
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...
2024 Steelers training camp positional breakdown: Offense
Here’s a look at the Steelers roster on the offensive side of the ball entering training camp. Players report to Saint Vincent on Wednesday. Quarterbacks 3 RUSSELL WILSON · 5-11 · 206 A likely Hall of Famer, but at 35 years old and coming off a Denver tenure that compelled...
Penguins prospect Daniel Laatsch faces a big senior year at WisconsinVideo
Daniel Laatsch’s dreams were typical for any kid from Altoona. He wanted to play for Wisconsin. Uh … what? To be clear, Laatsch is a native of Altoona, Wisconsin, a suburb of Eau Claire, and not the largest city of nearby Blair County. So, his loyalties are easy to understand....
Trafford Junior Legion baseball wins Westmoreland County title
Trafford Junior Legion team captured the Westmoreland Junior League title July 16 by defeating 14th Ward (Woodland Hills), 6-1. Trafford combined a strong pitching performance by Dom Delio and the clutch hitting of Evan Gigliotti to pull out the win. Delio took a perfect game into the seventh inning before...
Penn Hills Midget Football Association going strong
Penn Hills Midget Football Association CEO James Bradley has seen plenty of action at Turner Friendship Park this summer. Bradley, who works to help maintain the football field in addition to other volunteer duties, has been amazed by the increased attendance at the park after a splash pad was installed...
Allegheny Shotokan students qualify for WKC World Championships
Thirteen students from North Huntingdon’s Allegheny Shotokan Viola Karate Dojo will compete at the World Karate and Kickboxing Commission World Championships, set for Oct. 26-Nov. 1, in Albufeira, Portugal. The group qualified at the WKC national championships June 7-8, in Detroit. Those who finished in the top four in their...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Getting a bat at the deadline will keep deception going for Pirates
Here’s why the Pittsburgh Pirates should add a significant bat before MLB’s July 30 deadline, proposed in a way that owner Bob Nutting might approve: If the Pirates legitimately appear to be trying to win, it would hook the marks for at least five more years. The suckers. That’s you....
It’s a g’day for baseball as FIBI celebrates 30th anniversary with team from Australia
At this time of the year, Chuck Sarver is full of anxious anticipation and optimism. The president of the Freeport International Baseball Invitational, which begins Monday evening at James E. Swartz Sr. Memorial Field in Freeport Borough, is ready to greet more than two dozen youth baseball teams to the...
British Open ’24: How to watch, who are the favorites and more to know about golf’s oldest event
TROON, Scotland — Here’s a look at the British Open going into the weekend at Royal Troon. Golf’s oldest championship returns to this century-old links of Royal Troon for the 10th time. This is golf’s final major championship of the year. Here’s what you need to know: How to watch...
Steelers A to Z: After spending much of 2023 on practice squad, WR Duece Watts looking to take next step
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...
