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A look back at the U.S. swimming trials, which were a big hit in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — The crowds were large and raucous. The biggest stars largely lived up to their billing. And plenty of promising young swimmers emerged over nine days in Indiana. The U.S. Olympic swimming trials wrapped up Sunday night with the final two events at Lucas Oil Stadium, rounding out the...
Penguins A to Z: Ryan Shea found a way to the NHLVideo
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: Even if it’s an actual Sunday, no more ‘Sunday lineups’ for Paul Skenes, please
Whenever Paul Skenes is pitching, the Pittsburgh Pirates can’t roll out their Sunday lineup. Even if it is actually a Sunday. The Pirates learned that lesson this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays during an afternoon when Skenes allowed a leadoff home run, then nothing else after that. Paul Skenes...
Robert Morris rower dies in Washington County crash
An 18-year-old woman was killed in a crash Sunday morning in Washington County. The crash happened just after 3 a.m. along Interstate 70 near the West Virginia state line. The Washington County coroner said Kaylee Ogea of Shawboro, N.C., lost control of her vehicle, which then rolled over. She was...
First Call: More Dak Prescott-to-Steelers in 2025 talk; Skenes, Jones may be best ‘1-2 combination’ Tampa manager has seen this yearVideo
In Monday’s “First Call,” a second wave of conversation about Dak Prescott joining the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025 is washing ashore. There may be a market for Brandon Aiyuk’s salary demands outside of San Francisco. The Pirates’ pitching rotation left an impression on Tampa Bay’s manager. And Tyler Glasnow keeps...
Madden Monday: No way Najee Harris gets a Rhamondre Stevenson contract from the Steelers or anywhere else
In Friday’s “First Call,” we outlined why Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris should’ve taken acute interest in the contract extension recently signed by New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson. As a refresher, Harris was the first player at the position selected in the 2021 draft. The Steelers picked...
Steelers A to Z: Justin Fields’ career at a crossroads as he arrives in Pittsburgh
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...
Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark deliver with stars on hand in latest matchup between Sky, Fever
CHICAGO — Angel Reese had just pulled off the best performance of her young career to help the Chicago Sky rally past the Indiana Fever and old college rival Caitlin Clark on Sunday. There was one more thing to do before leaving the court. She shared an embrace with Naismith...
In pro debut, Mt. Lebanon’s Neal Shipley ties for 9th at The Beachlands Victoria Open
Neal Shipley earned a top-10 finish in his first professional golf tournament. The Mt. Lebanon native and 2019 Central Catholic grad fired his fourth subpar round Sunday at the PGA Tour Americas’ The Beachlands Victoria Open in Victoria, British Columbia. He shot a 3-under-par 67 to tie for ninth at...
NASCAR masters art of racing on wet-weather tires at New Hampshire
LOUDON, N.H. — After decades of races shortened or delayed by sprinkles or severe storms, NASCAR finally may have mastered the art of racing in the rain. Well, at least on a damp track. Christopher Bell drove the final 86 laps Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway to become the...
Pirates farm report for June 23, 2024: Alika Williams knocks in pair of runs in Indy win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 33-40) defeated Iowa (Cubs), 6-4. 2B Alika Williams (.333) was 3 for 5 with a double, triple and two RBIs. CF Matt Gorski (.265) was 3 for 4 with two doubles and a run scored. 3B Andres Alvarez (.275) was 3 for 4 with a homer and two...
For Panthers, Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final will bring immortality or ignominy
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It’s very simple for the Florida Panthers now: Win Monday, and you’re Stanley Cup champions. Lose Monday, and you’re the first team since World War II that blew a 3-0 lead in hockey’s title series. Either way, the outcome will last forever. “It’s probably the biggest...
Simone Manuel earns individual race at Olympics
INDIANAPOLIS — Simone Manuel earned an individual race at the Olympics on the final night of the U.S. swimming trials, winning the 50-meter freestyle Sunday night. Coming back from overtraining syndrome, which hampered her preparations leading up to the Tokyo Games, Manuel won the frantic dash from one end of...
Christopher Bell wins on rain tires to take checkered flag in Cup race at New Hampshire
LOUDON, N.H. — Christopher Bell mastered the NASCAR Cup Series’ first race ever that ended with cars running on rain tires and pulled away after a 2-hour, 15-minute weather delay to beat darkness and the field and win Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Bell won his third Cup race...
Christian Pulisic scores, assists on Balogun goal to lead U.S. over Bolivia in Copa America openerVideo
ARLINGTON, Texas — Christian Pulisic scored in the third minute and assisted on Folarin Balogun’s goal in the 44th as the United States cruised past Bolivia 2-0 in their Copa America opener on Sunday night. Among six invited guests to South America’s championship, the U.S. is expected to advance from...
Amy Yang wins Women’s PGA Championship for 1st major title
SAMAMMISH, Wash. — Amy Yang built a huge lead and survived a couple of late mistakes to win her long-awaited first major title Sunday, a three-shot victory in the KMPG Women’s PGA Championship. Yang closed with an even-par 72 at Sahalee to finish at 7-under 281. She was nearly flawless...
With David Bednar on injured list, Pirates bullpen gets new look
For the next two weeks, the game changes dramatically for the Pittsburgh Pirates and their bullpen. Two-time All-Star closer David Bednar was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday (retroactive to June 20) with a strained left oblique muscle, lifting at least three relief pitchers — Colin Holderman, Aroldis Chapman...
Connor McDavid, Oilers can make history in Stanley Cup Final Game 7 vs. Panthers
SUNRISE, Fla. — Connor McDavid admired and looked up to the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby as the kind of player he wanted to become one day. But when McDavid was pretending as a kid to score the goal to win the Stanley Cup, he always imagined himself being in that...
Tennessee forces College World Series finals to 3rd game with win over Texas A&MVideo
OMAHA, Neb. — Tennessee’s Dylan Dreiling hit the go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and Nate Snead turned back a scoring threat by Texas A&M in the bottom of the ninth to force a deciding third game of the College World Series finals with a 4-1 victory Sunday. One of...
Scottie Scheffler outlasts course intrusion, Tom Kim to win Travelers Championship
CROMWELL, Conn. — Scottie Scheffler had to wait out a climate protest on the 18th green and Tom Kim’s tying birdie on the last hole of regulation. Those events only delayed what seems to be inevitable on the PGA Tour this season: the best golfer in the world walking off...
Kiski Area’s Mario Hutcherson wins wrestling gold at Pan-Am trials in El Salvador
Kiski Area’s Mario Hutcherson came, saw and conquered in the Pan-Am trials from June 11-16 in El Salvador, winning gold in the 75-kilogram (165-pound) weight class. His victory came a month-and-a-half after taking home the 15-under 75-kilogram U.S. Open title in Las Vegas, which was his second in a row....
Former Penguins forward Derick Brassard retires
Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Derick Brassard retired, formally ending a mostly productive 16-year career in the NHL. The 36-year-old revealed his decision to step away from the game to Quebec outlet La Presse on Sunday. A native of Hull, Quebec, Brassard last played during the 2022-23 season with the Ottawa...
Orelvis Martinez gets 80-game drug suspension 2 days after MLB debut
NEW YORK — Toronto Blue Jays infielder Orelvis Martinez was suspended for 80 games by MLB on Sunday following a positive test for the performance-enhancing drug Clomiphene, an announcement made two days after his major-league debut. Martinez, 22, has been on the Blue Jays’ 40-man roster since November 2022. He...
Pirates waste strong start by Paul Skenes, as Rays rally in 8th against Colin Holderman
Paul Skenes surrendered a home run on his first pitch, then held the Tampa Bay Rays scoreless over his next 97 as the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-hander went seven innings for the first time. And it wasn’t enough to earn a decision, let alone a win. The Rays rallied for...
Top Flyers prospect Matvei Michkov could join team soon after release from KHL team
Matvei Michkov is being released by his club in Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League, the first step toward the Philadelphia Flyers’ top prospect joining them in the NHL next season, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity Sunday...
