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Paris Olympics Day 6: Summer McIntosh wins another medal
PARIS — Summer McIntosh, Canada’s 17-year-old swimming sensation, claimed her second gold medal of the Paris Olympics with another strong performance, romping to victory in the 200-meter butterfly and dealing Regan Smith of the U.S. another runner-up finish. “It means the world,” McIntosh said. “That was definitely one of my...
Steelers camp report: Back to non-padded practice, Russell Wilson status quo
After two days of physicality associated with fully padded players, Thursday’s Pittsburgh Steelers practice reverted back to “shells.” But coach Mike Tomlin tried his best to ensure that didn’t mean a drop in intensity. “Attire cannot dictate attitude or approach,” Tomlin said after the Thursday session at Saint Vincent. “We’ve...
Steelers inside the ropes: 2-minute drill ‘situational football’ a highlight to end practice
One of the highest-profile and most interesting to watch of any drill at training camp is the 2-minute simulation the Pittsburgh Steelers will end practices with on occasion. Thursday was its first appearance during this camp. In mock scenarios in which the offense took over at its own 47-yard line...
Andy Murray heads into retirement after Olympic doubles loss
PARIS — Tears welled in Andy Murray’s eyes as he walked alone onto the court to wave goodbye to professional tennis, his career over after a loss in the Paris Olympics doubles quarterfinals Thursday night. The 37-year-old Murray had said the 2024 Summer Games would be his last event, and...
Imane Khelif, Algeria boxer who had gender test issue, wins first Olympic fight when opponent quitsVideo
VILLEPINTE, France — Imane Khelif of Algeria won her opening Olympic boxing bout on Thursday when opponent Angela Carini of Italy quit after just 46 seconds. Khelif was disqualified from the 2023 world championships after failing an unspecified gender eligibility test, and her presence at the Paris Olympics has become...
Steelers putting NFL’s new kickoff rule to test with officials on site at training campVideo
If television sets in coaching staff offices are hooked up to the Nielsen measurements, the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday night between Houston and Chicago is guaranteed to be a ratings bonanza. “It will be the most watched Hall of Fame Game in the history of NFL football,” Steelers...
Chargers QB Justin Herbert will miss at least next 2 weeks because of a right foot injury
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will miss at least the next two weeks because of an injury to the plantar fascia in his right foot. The injury was diagnosed following Wednesday’s practice. Doctors expect that the fifth-year quarterback will be ready for the regular-season opener...
Penn State’s Jaylen Reed destined for bigger role in defensive backfield this year
Penn State liked Jaylen Reed right away. The Nittany Lions’ defensive coaches played the young safety in eight games during his true freshman season of 2021. Starting? Not an option with Jaquan Brisker and Ji’Ayir Brown on that roster. Reed played in all 13 games in 2022 and emerged as...
Simone Biles edges Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade for her 2nd Olympic all-around gymnastics titleVideo
PARIS — Simone Biles remains peerless. Even when she’s not quite perfect. The American gymnastics star edged Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade during a tense Olympic all-around final Thursday. Biles’ total of 59.131 was just ahead of Andrade at 57.932, one of the closest calls Biles has endured at a major international...
30th anniversary Freeport International Baseball Invitational put smiles on faces
Chuck Sarver woke up Sunday morning, the day after this year’s Freeport International Baseball Invitational had concluded with the annual all-star game and fireworks celebration, and couldn’t help but smile. The FIBI president was grateful the 30th anniversary week of activities, which included more than 50 youth baseball games at...
Tampa Bay’s Wirfs agrees to $140.63 million extension, becoming highest-paid OL in NFL historyVideo
Tampa Bay’s Tristan Wirfs became the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history after agreeing Thursday to a five-year, $140.63 million contract extension. The deal, which runs through 2029, surpasses extensions signed this year by Minnesota’s Christian Darrisaw (four years, $113 million) and Detroit’s Penei Sewell (four years, $112 million). ESPN...
Former Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Dmitri Samorukov signs in Russia
Former Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Dmitri Samorukov has signed a three-year contract with HC CSKA Moscow of Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). That team announced the transaction via a release on Thursday. Samorukov initially joined Wilkes-Barre/Scranton by signing a one-year American Hockey League (AHL) contract on July 31, 2023. Following the...
Family of Steelers’ Dwayne Haskins Jr. sues his widow in federal court
An ugly dispute between the widow of the late Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr., who was fatally struck by a dump truck in Florida in 2022, and his parents and sister, is now playing out in federal court in Pittsburgh. Haskins’ family on Wednesday sued the Steeler’s widow, accusing...
Steelers bring back veteran OLB Markus Golden
Veteran outside linebacker Markus Golden signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, returning to the team with which he spent his ninth NFL season in 2023. Golden, 33, served as the top backup to the T.J. Watt-Alex Highsmith edge rusher duo last season. The Steelers entered this camp with second-year...
Decision to reclassify for 2024 Draft paid dividends for Pirates’ 1st-round pick Konnor Griffin
From his vantage point at PNC Park Friday, soaking in the moment after being signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates, Konnor Griffin could say with certainty that one decision made a few years ago paid off, literally. Griffin, the Pirates’ first-round (No. 9 overall) pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, received...
Gordon Hayward retires after 14 NBA seasons with Utah, Boston, Charlotte and Oklahoma City
BROWNSBURG, Ind. — Gordon Hayward, who nearly gave Butler a national title over Duke with a half-court shot that just missed on the final play of the 2010 NCAA men’s basketball championship game, retired from the NBA after 14 seasons on Thursday. Hayward played for Utah, Boston, Charlotte and Oklahoma...
Mark Madden: Training camp has Steelers full of hope … and something else
Pittsburgh Steelers training camp is a wonderful occasion. Full of hope. Full of excrement, too. That’s why I get nowhere near it. Dino’s and Sharkey’s are the closest I come. On Tuesday, the first day of practice in pads, the offense used six running plays during the “seven shots” segment. That’s...
Tim Benz: Nick Herbig gets tips from James Harrison; Jeremiah Moon opens eyes as Steelers hope to boost OLB depth
Outside linebacker Nick Herbig already spent much of his first year as a Pittsburgh Steeler trying to absorb whatever tactics he could from All-Pro starter T.J. Watt. This year at training camp, he’s also getting tips from another former Steelers Pro Bowler: James Harrison. The 2008 Defensive Player of the...
Pittsburgher Michael Grady, Team USA net Olympic gold in men’s rowing
A Central Catholic alum won Olympic gold Thursday morning and made history for Team USA. Michael Grady, a graduate of the Pittsburgh-based private high school, and the U.S. rowing team took first place in the men’s four final event at the Paris Olympics. It’s the first time Americans have taken...
First Call: Arthur Maulet jabs back at Patrick Queen; Steelers Hall of Fame projections for the next decade
Thursday’s “First Call” features a former Pittsburgh Steeler in Baltimore firing back at a current Steeler who used to be a Raven. We also get some speculation on Steelers Hall of Fame candidates and some national reaction to the Pirates’ trade deadline tactics. Plus, a former Penguins fan favorite has...
U mad, bro?: I’m too hard on Mike Tomlin, too soft on Ben Cherington, too excited about Pirates
After a week off from “U mad, bro,” my emails and social media messages were overflowing. Here is what I learned after sifting through them. I’m too hard on Mike Tomlin. I’m not hard enough on Ben Cherington, but I’m too optimistic about the Pirates. I’m too nice to Kenny...
‘Love for the game’ keeps Pitt players, coaches hungry to reverse misfortune from a year ago
Every day, Pitt defensive coordinator Randy Bates gets down on the ground and does pushups and situps in front of his players. He started with 12 on the first day of practice Wednesday. He promises to reach a daily number of “30 or 40” by the end of the season....
Jake Woodford, Bryan De La Cruz, Jalen Beeks make Pirates debuts, with varying resultsVideo
Before Wednesday night, Jake Woodford’s last taste of MLB action came with the Chicago White Sox in early June. After getting shellacked in back-to-back starts, he was jettisoned, electing free agency after being designated for assignment. Less than 48 hours ago, Bryan De La Cruz and reliever Jalen Beeks were...
Judge says jury did not follow instructions on damages in NFL ‘Sunday Ticket’ caseVideo
LOS ANGELES — The judge who presided over the class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers against the NFL said the jury did not follow his instructions in determining damages. U.S. District Judge Philip Gutierrez made the remark as he heard the NFL’s post-trial motion asking that Gutierrez rule for...
Pirates farm report for July 31, 2024: Nick Yorke knocks in run in Indy debut
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 47-52) took down Toledo (Tigers), 7-5, for its eighth straight win. 2B Nick Yorke (.311), who was acquired from the Red Sox via a trade on Monday, was 1 for 3 with an RBI while batting cleanup in his debut. SS Liover Peguero (.251), LF Edward Olivares (.237)...
