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JuJu Watkins enjoying summer, dreams of playing in 2028 Olympics
NEW YORK — JuJu Watkins already has thought about how special it would be to play for the U.S. in 2028 at the Olympics in her hometown of Los Angeles. “That’s definitely a long-term goal of mine when I get done with my college career,” Watkins said in an interview...
Steelers A to Z: Massive tackle Devery Hamilton looking to get NFL career back on track
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...
Hall of Famer Glen Sather retires after 6 decades highlighted by Oilers dynasty
NEW YORK — Hockey Hall of Famer Glen Sather, who built and coached the NHL’s last great dynasty with the Edmonton Oilers in the 1980s and helped resurrect the New York Rangers in the early 2000s, is retiring after six decades in the sport as a player, coach and executive....
Luis Ortiz ties career best with 7 strikeouts, delivers quality spot start as Pirates beat Reds
Just as Luis Ortiz was adjusting to life in long relief out of the bullpen, the Pittsburgh Pirates asked the 25-year-old right-hander to make a spot start with the series against the Cincinnati Reds on the line. “I was excited, obviously,” Ortiz said through interpreter Stephen Morales on the SportsNet...
NHL announces draft order; Penguins currently have 6 picks
On Wednesday, the NHL announced the formal order of the upcoming draft this weekend. In total, the Penguins are currently slated to have six picks. Their selections by round and overall number: Second round — No. 44 (from the Philadelphia Flyers via Carolina Hurricanes) Second round — No. 46 Fourth...
Penn State open to selling ads on field but ‘it’s always going to be Beaver Stadium’
Recent NCAA rule changes have opened the door for schools to put logos on fields, opening sponsorship opportunities for programs across the country. With Beaver Stadium already in the early stages of renovations, that gives Penn State a chance to add an extra revenue stream to help pay for those...
Al Michaels returns to the Olympics — as the AI voice of Peacock
As legendary sportscaster Al Michaels would say, you can’t make this up. Or maybe you can. NBC Sports announced Wednesday that it will use the voice of Michaels, re-created using artificial intelligence, in a personalized daily recap of Summer Olympics events delivered to NBCUniversal’s Peacock streaming service subscribers. Peacock users...
Steelers A to Z: Thomas Graham Jr. looks to earn roster spot in crowded secondary
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...
NHL, Fanatics unveil new jerseys for 2024-25 season
Fanatics and the NHL on Wednesday unveiled new on-ice player jerseys for the 2024-25 season, which officials say have been tested and refined well before making their debut in games this fall. It is the first time the company has designed and made in-game uniforms with its own branding for...
Alex Morgan left off U.S. Olympics soccer roster
Veteran forward Alex Morgan won’t be going to the Paris Olympics after surprisingly being left off the roster by U.S. national team coach Emma Hayes. Morgan, a three-time Olympian and two-time Women’s World Cup winner, was the most notable absence on the 18-player list announced Wednesday by Hayes. The roster,...
Pitt lands commitment from 4-star cornerback Mason Alexander
Cornerback Mason Alexander became the 18th prospect from the class of 2025 to verbally commit to Pitt on Wednesday, and he may be the most significant to date — for two reasons. 100% COMMITTED @CoachDuzzPittFB @ARCHIECOLLINS_ @coachcsanders #RIPPops #HailToPitt #H2P pic.twitter.com/iLFfFFLZMw— Mason “Money Man” Alexander (@MAlexander_15) June 26, 2024 Alexander,...
What to expect from the Penguins as NHL offseason heats up
Former Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford was fairly open with his intentions. He would proclaim publicly he needed a top-six winger, and two weeks later, Jason Zucker showed up via trade. His successor, Ron Hextall, was far more ambiguous. After expressing comfort with his roster, a trade would bring...
Mariners minor leaguer Hogan Windish has 4 homers, 9 RBIs in Double-A game
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Hogan Windish, a 25-year-old prospect in the Seattle Mariners’ minor league system, had four homers and nine RBIs for the Double-A Arkansas Travelers in a 9-4 win at the Springfield Cardinals in the Texas League on Tuesday night. Windish became only the second professional with nine RBIs...
Mark Madden: Connor McDavid didn’t choke, exactly, but he’s still not a winner
What will be remembered most? That Connor McDavid had eight points in Games 4 and 5 to rally Edmonton back from a three-games-to-none deficit in the Stanley Cup Final or that he had zero points and didn’t look the part in Games 6 and 7? McDavid won the Conn Smythe...
Penguins A to Z: Jack St. Ivany is a small part of the futureVideo
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...
First Call: Looming questions about Penguins goalies, Mike Tomlin’s player appeal, Steelers radio play-by-play job
Aside from posting “U mad, bro?” on Thursday morning, “Breakfast With Benz” is taking a quick break for a few days. This will be the final “First Call” for the week. We’ll get back in gear Monday. For Wednesday’s “First Call,” I thought I’d do something different and address a...
Tim Benz: Despite Pirates’ pop vs. Reds, Derek Shelton’s defense of Andy Haines falls short
The Pittsburgh Pirates have posted 14 runs in their first two games at Cincinnati this week, but their season-long offensive woes are far from conquered. During his weekly radio appearance on 93.7 The Fan, Derek Shelton acknowledged the Pirates’ offensive problems in 2024, but stopped short of endorsing the idea...
Steelers A to Z: Will Pat Freiermuth get a contract extension? Have a breakout season?
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...
‘He’s got some wheels’: Stolen base highlights monster month for Pirates slugger Rowdy Tellez
The sight of Rowdy Tellez stealing second base uncontested Tuesday in the first inning against Cincinnati Reds starter Hunter Greene had the Pittsburgh Pirates making wisecracks in the dugout at Great American Ball Park. It was the first time since Sept. 8, 2022 — and only the fourth time in...
Olympic track and field seeing dollar signs with splashy cash infusions into sport
EUGENE, Ore. — One aspiring Olympian is taking a break from his day job at the deli section while he makes his run for Paris. Another athlete worked as a nanny, but when she left to focus on running at the Games, the family understood. When these runners and hurdlers...
Pirates farm report for June 25, 2024: Braxton Ashcraft fires 5 scoreless innings for Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 33-41) lost 3-1 to Rochester (Nationals). RHP Braxton Ashcraft (0.59) started and pitched five scoreless innings, allowing five hits and one walk with two strikeouts. LHP Ryan Borucki (9.00) pitched one inning on a rehab assignment (triceps), allowing a solo home run. LHP Geronimo Franzua (2-5, 6.14) took...
Bethel Park’s Darin Kowalski wins Pittsburgh Open for 2nd time
Darin Kowalski didn’t know who was leading the Tri-State PGA Section Pittsburgh Open on Tuesday until he asked someone before hitting his second shot on No. 17 at The Pittsburgh Field Club in Fox Chapel. When he learned he held a three-shot lead, Kowalski decided to be conservative. Kowalski, an...
Pirates hammer hurler Hunter Greene for 6 runs in win over Reds
Before Hunter Greene could face his second batter, the Cincinnati Reds ace right-hander temporarily brought the game to a halt when he turned his back to home plate and vomited on the mound. What followed had to make Greene feel sick again. Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run home run that...
Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo goes on 15-day injured list with blister on finger
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds placed left-handed starting pitcher Nick Lodolo on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a blister on a finger of his pitching hand. The move is retroactive to June 24. “It’s definitely the right decision,” Reds manager David Bell said. “I think he can come back...
With Sarr, Risacher in mix for the No. 1 pick, NBA draft could be ‘special’ night for France
NEW YORK — Alex Sarr was born in France and spent last season playing in Australia. Zaccharie Risacher was born in Spain and is coming off a breakout season in France. The next step in their global basketball journey is the NBA, with one of them potentially heading to Atlanta...
