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Toronto awarded WNBA’s 1st franchise outside U.S.
Toronto was awarded the WNBA’s first franchise outside the United States, with the expansion team set to begin play in 2026. Larry Tanenbaum-led Kilmer Sports Ventures is paying $115 million for the team. Tanenbaum also is the chairman and a minority owner of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, the Toronto...
Jaylen Warren appreciative of Russell Wilson’s leadership, changes in Steelers offense
It wasn’t Jaylen Warren’s intention to create headlines earlier this month when he praised Russell Wilson and Justin Fields while appearing to throw shade at the quarterbacks on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ roster last season. Speaking on teammate Cameron Heyward’s podcast a few days after the NFL Draft, Warren said he...
Quez Watkins connects on deep ball from Russell Wilson at OTAs, looks to bring that to Steelers
It took less than a week of on-field, practice-like work for Quez Watkins to show some deep-ball chemistry for his new team and with his new quarterback. The speedy Watkins confirmed making a catch on a long passing play during Thursday’s Pittsburgh Steelers organized team activities session, beating No. 1...
French Open: Rafael Nadal faces Alexander Zverev in 1st round
PARIS — Rafael Nadal is in the French Open field after all, and Thursday’s draw set up the 14-time champion for a challenging first-round matchup against No. 4 seed Alexander Zverev. “That’s going to be hard, but he is a warrior,” tournament director Amelie Mauresmo said. “Anything is possible with...
Officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler disciplined for not having bodycam activatedVideo
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky police officer who arrested top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler outside the PGA Championship is receiving “corrective action” for not having his body-worn camera activated when he approached the golfer’s vehicle — an interaction that allegedly resulted in the officer being dragged to the ground, authorities said...
MLB says robot home plate umpires unlikely for 2025
NEW YORK — MLB says robot home plate umpires are unlikely for 2025. “We still have some technical issues,” baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday at a news conference following an owners meeting. “We haven’t made as much progress in the minor leagues this year as we sort of hoped...
NFL closer to filling every day of the week with a game as league’s reach keeps growingVideo
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The NFL hasn’t scheduled a game for every day of the week. Yet. “We’re going to be the new 7-Eleven,” New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan said. “NFL, 24 hours, you can watch them play any given day.” The veteran preparing for his 14th season has...
Pirates’ bullpen blows another big lead, as Giants rally with 5-run 8th to win series
The San Francisco Giants survived six innings against Paul Skenes and three home runs, including a grand slam by their former first-round pick Joey Bart, before getting to the Pittsburgh Pirates’ weakness. A beleaguered bullpen blew a big lead for the second consecutive game, surrendering five runs in the eighth...
Steelers sign RB La’Mical Perine
The Pittsburgh Steelers added some depth to their running backs position room with the signing of La’Mical Perine, announced Thursday. Perine, 26, was released last week by the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. He has 17 regular-season games of NFL experience over the past four years and was active...
Pirates send outfielder Jack Suwinski to Triple-A, recall lefty reliever Jose Hernandez
Moments before the first pitch of Paul Skenes’ third MLB start in Thursday’s series finale against the San Francisco Giants, the Pittsburgh Pirates demoted outfielder Jack Suwinski to Triple-A Indianapolis. In a corresponding transaction, left-handed reliever Jose Hernandez was recalled from the Indians. Suwinski is batting .174 through 49 games...
Aliquippa football staying in Class 4A after judge issues preliminary injunction against PIAA
Aliquippa will remain in Class 4A football next season, a Beaver County judge ruled Thursday. The school district won the first battle in its lawsuit against the PIAA when Common Pleas Judge James Ross granted Aliquippa’s request for a preliminary injunction. As a result, the football team for now will...
First Call: Details of Antonio Brown’s bankruptcy; George Pickens discusses replacing Diontae Johnson
Thursday’s “First Call” features the details of Antonio Brown’s bankruptcy. George Pickens addresses attempts to replace Dionate Johnson on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ roster. Lamar Jackson is happy with his weight loss in Baltimore, and a familiar face is back to lead the Chatham men’s hockey program. Mr. Big Debt Earlier...
Penguins A to Z: Erik Karlsson fits in as part of the ‘Big 4’Video
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 51 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from fourth-line...
Paul Skenes on an encore for his Chicago masterpiece: ‘I’m going to do something cooler than that in my career’
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes mesmerized the baseball world with his outing Friday at Wrigley Field. He was spinning a no-hitter with 11 strikeouts before getting pulled after six innings. Pitch No. 100: ????6 innings0 hits11 K's Paul Skenes. Wow. pic.twitter.com/3nDXqJfJ8w— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) May 17, 2024 Now, Skenes...
U mad, bro?: Readers upset about Pirates ownership, criticism of Steelers, this weekly column
Things are getting better in Pittsburgh sports right now. Jared Jones and Paul Skenes have Pirates fans optimistic. The Steelers are nothing but smiles at OTAs. And Mike Sullivan is such a good coach, he is going to be on the bench for Team USA in the Olympics. What could...
Shorthanded Pirates’ bullpen in need of rest as Paul Skenes prepares to make 3rd MLB start
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington has issued a similar version of the same compliment to pitcher Paul Skenes many times over the last year dating to when he was drafted No. 1 overall coming out of LSU. To paraphrase, Skenes doesn’t back down from challenges, no matter what. So...
Bobrovsky makes 23 saves for first shutout of the postseason, Panthers beat Rangers in Game 1
NEW YORK — Sergei Bobrovsky had a long stretch without seeing a shot on goal in the middle of the game, and then there was a flurry in the third period. No matter, he stopped everything that came his way. Bobrovsky had 23 saves for his first shutout of the...
Norwin stuns defending champion Hempfield in Class 6A softball semifinals
To Norwin, the signs were there. Two ladybugs landed on a player’s shoulder. When the team arrived at Gateway, players found a heads-up penny at the entrance and picked it up. And don’t forget about the four-leaf clover coach Brian Mesich had in his pocket the whole game. “This had...
Pirates blow 5-run lead as Giants rally to tie game in 9th, win in extra innings
When Bryan Reynolds hit a grand slam for a five-run lead in the fourth inning, the Pittsburgh Pirates had the comfort of a cushion only one night after requiring a four-run rally in the ninth to win in extra innings. This time, they reversed roles. The San Francisco Giants chipped...
Pirates farm report for May 22, 2024: Jake Lamb collects 4 hits in Indianapolis loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 21-23) lost 8-7 to Toledo (Tigers) in 11 innings. DH Jake Lamb (.350) went 4 for 5 with a double and two runs scored. C Henry Davis (.295) entered as a pinch-hitter in the top of the 10th and delivered an RBI double. 1B Matt Gorski (.277) went...
West Virginia departs Big 12 Tournament after 2nd loss in 2 days
West Virginia was eliminated Wednesday from the Big 12 Tournament, losing to Kansas State, 8-4, in Arlington, Texas. It was the Mountaineers’ second loss in two days after dropping a 5-2 decision to TCU on Monday. Junior Brodie Kresser drove in two runs for the Mountaineers (33-22) on Wednesday and...
Rick Tocchet voted NHL’s coach of the year for guiding Vancouver Canucks to Pacific Division titleVideo
NEW YORK — Rick Tocchet was honored as the NHL’s coach of the year Wednesday after guiding the Pacific Division champion Vancouver Canucks to their second playoff berth in nine years. Tocchet appeared on 109 of 114 ballots for the Jack Adams award submitted by members of the NHL Broadcasters’...
Uncertainty about Colorado with $2.8B NCAA settlement in sight
As the NCAA moves toward a $2.8 billion settlement that could resolve three antitrust lawsuits — with the Big Ten the latest conference to give its approval — it is uncertain whether a fourth case will also be part of the agreement. Attorneys in Fontenot v. the NCAA said Wednesday...
Pitt loses to Wake Forest in Panthers’ 1st game in ACC Tournament
Pitt’s first day of pool play in the ACC Tournament did not go well for the Panthers, who lost an 8-1 decision Wednesday to No. 22 Wake Forest in Charlotte, N.C. Pitt senior outfielder Dom Popa was 2 for 3 with a double and was hit by a pitch twice....
NFL making progress but not ready to vote on Tom Brady’s bid for stake in Raiders
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The NFL is making progress on Tom Brady’s bid to become a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders with Mark Davis. How much closer the seven-time Super Bowl champ is to joining the league’s club of owners remains to be seen. Owners did not vote in...
