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Tim Benz: Constant Pirates issues on full display during losses in Toronto
One thing was certainly different about the Pittsburgh Pirates series in Toronto. For a change, Rowdy Tellez was good. The much-maligned first baseman was 4 for 8 with a walk and four RBIs. Rowdy Tellez has driven in all three runs against his old squad today! pic.twitter.com/0CJLQxDCFD— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_)...
Penguins A to Z: What are fair expectations for Evgeni Malkin?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 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: Troy Fautanu on specific fix he needs to make switching sides; James Conner on his future in Arizona
Monday’s “First Call” features some introspective analysis from Pittsburgh Steelers first-round draft pick Troy Fautanu. We also get an update on Gerrit Cole’s rehab. James Conner makes his future intentions known. And we have a belated anniversary to celebrate on the Penguins front. Figuring it ‘aht Steelers’ first-round draft choice...
Madden Monday: About a potential reunion between JuJu Smith-Schuster and the Steelers, ‘Expectations would be too high’
The Pittsburgh Steelers still have a need at wide receiver. Former Steeler JuJu Smith-Schuster might be looking for a job sometime soon. Could a reunion be possible in Pittsburgh? From a content standpoint, Mark Madden of TribLive and 105.9 The X is completely on board. “God, I hope so,” Madden...
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Pirates GM counting on internal options to provide improvement
Even though the Pittsburgh Pirates had a better record at this time last year — they were 29-27 on June 2, just a half-game back and days from moving into first place in the NL Central — general manager Ben Cherington made an interesting statement Sunday about this year’s team....
Oilers top Stars for West title, will play Florida in the Stanley Cup FinalVideo
EDMONTON, Alberta — Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist in the opening period to get Edmonton going, Stuart Skinner stopped 34 shots for his hometown team and the Oilers capped an improbable run to the Stanley Cup Final by beating the Dallas Stars 2-1 on Sunday night. Zach...
Scottish left-hander Robert MacIntyre wins RBC Canadian Open for his first PGA Tour titleVideo
HAMILTON, Ontario — Robert MacIntyre — with father Dougie at his side as his caddie and a noisy television drone close by at times, too — held on to win the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title. Four strokes ahead entering the final round at...
Simone Biles continues Olympic prep by cruising to her 9th U.S. Championships titleVideo
FORT WORTH, Texas — Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles won her ninth U.S. Championship on Sunday, leaving little doubt that at 27 and a decade-plus into her run atop the sport, she is as good as ever. Biles posted a two-day all-around total of 119.750, nearly six points clear of runner-up...
WNBA upgrades foul on Caitlin Clark by Chennedy Carter, fines Angel Reese for no postgame interview
NEW YORK — The WNBA on Sunday upgraded Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter’s foul against Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark to a flagrant-1 violation after reviewing the play. Carter gave a shoulder shot to Clark that knocked her to the floor before an inbound pass during the third quarter of...
Pirates farm report for June 2, 2024: Matt Gorski hits 11th homer in Indianapolis loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 24-31) dropped an 8-5 decision to Omaha (Royals). RF Matt Gorski (.275) smacked his 11th home run, a two-run shot. SS Liover Peguero (.272) was 2 for 4 with three RBIs. DH Henry Davis (.296) was 2 for 4 with two runs scored. CF Jack Suwinski (.250) was...
Cindric claims victory in NASCAR Cup series after Blaney slows on final lap
MADISON, Ill. — Austin Cindric emerged as the surprise winner of the NASCAR Cup series race Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway when teammate Ryan Blaney apparently ran out of gas while leading on the final lap. Blaney, the reigning NASCAR Cup series champion, appeared to be on his way...
Tri-State Section PGA Open Championship set to begin
The last two winners of the annual Tri-State Section PGA Open Championship have been amateurs: Rick Stimmel in 2023 and Bret Young in 2022. Will that trend continue at Southpointe Golf Club? Only eight amateurs have won the Open since it began in 1963. The others were Sean Knapp in...
Injured Kristaps Porzingis on track for return as Celtics prepare for NBA Finals against MavericksVideo
BOSTON — Whether injured Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis will be ready in time for the start of the NBA Finals this week is still to be determined. But signs are pointing to him being able to return to the court sooner rather than later during Boston’s matchup with the Dallas...
The Panthers are back in the Stanley Cup Final after losing in the title round last yearVideo
SUNRISE, Fla. — The 2023 Stanley Cup Final had just ended, the Vegas Golden Knights were celebrating their championship and a heartbroken bunch of Florida Panthers were taking off their skates for the final time that season. In that moment, standing in the locker room, Aaron Ekblad made a vow....
Rowdy Tellez snaps out of slump but Pirates strand 13 as Blue Jays clinch series win
Rowdy Tellez finally had the breakout game the Pittsburgh Pirates have been waiting for from the first baseman, with season highs of three hits and four RBIs against the team that drafted him. But it was another burly slugger who did the most damage against his former team, as designated...
Isaiahh Loudermilk feels the urgency that it’s time to make an impact on Steelers’ D-line
It doesn’t seem very long ago that Isaiahh Loudermilk was considered potentially significant to the future of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defensive line. Check the calendar. The roster too. And look at Loudermilk’s bio. Now 26, Loudermilk can hardly believe he is embarking on his fourth year as a pro. “It...
No marathons as Swiatek, Gauff sprint into French Open quarterfinals, Alcaraz, Tsitsipas also win
PARIS — After the French Open marathon came the sprints. Defending champion Iga Swiatek swept into the quarterfinals at Roland Garros in just 40 minutes after a crushing 6-0, 6-0 win against Anastasia Potapova. U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff took only 60 minutes to rout unseeded Italian Elisabetta Cocciaretto 6-1,...
No one at the French Open loves it when matches go past 3 a.m. And no one can agree on a solution
PARIS — Iga Swiatek provided a simple explanation for why she requested that the French Open not put her on the schedule during one of its night sessions, which often turn into way-past-midnight sessions. “I just like to sleep normally,” the No. 1-ranked player explained. Catching the right amount of...
Yuka Saso wins another U.S. Women’s Open, this time for Japan
LANCASTER — Yuka Saso became a U.S. Women’s Open champion for the second time Sunday and took her place in history with a rare footnote: the first Filipino to win the Women’s Open in 2021, and now the first from Japan to win women’s golf’s biggest event. No matter the...
‘Struggling’ Riverhounds lose at home to Indy Eleven
For about 25 minutes following Saturday’s 2-1 loss to Indy Eleven, Pittsburgh Riverhounds coach Bob Lilley stood on the field at Highmark Stadium with his team huddled around him. Lilley said there were some pointed words, in what was very much a one-way conversation, because some of the same problems...
Panthers back in Stanley Cup Final, top Rangers in 6 games
SUNRISE, Fla. — Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 23 shots, Sam Bennett and Vladimir Tarasenko scored and the Florida Panthers are headed to the Stanley Cup Final for the second consecutive year after beating the New York Rangers, 2-1, on Saturday night. The Panthers — who lost the final to Vegas last...
Pirates farm report for June 1, 2024: Henry Davis hits 7th Triple-A homer in Indy loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 24-30) lost 4-2 to Omaha (Royals). C Henry Davis (.286) went 1 for 3 with his seventh homer. CF Matt Gorski (.276) went 2 for 3 with a run scored. LF Jack Suwinski (.250) went 1 for 4 with an RBI and three strikeouts. 1B Jake Lamb (.323)...
Sabalenka, Rybakina reach French Open 4th round
PARIS — Grand Slam winners Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka reached the fourth round of the French Open in straight sets Saturday. Former Wimbledon champion Rybakina, seeded fourth, beat Elise Mertens of Belgium, 6-4, 6-2. Two-time Australian Open champion Sabalenka, seeded second, followed her on Court Philippe Chatrier and won...
Coach Emma Hayes makes successful debut with U.S. women’s national team in 4-0 win over South KoreaVideo
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — The new coach had one overriding instruction for her new players: Pay attention to the little things. It’s a message taken to heart. Emma Hayes made a successful debut with the U.S. women’s national team, watching Mallory Swanson and Tierna Davidson score twice each in a...
Robert MacIntyre eagles 17th, takes 4-stroke lead into the final round of the RBC Canadian OpenVideo
HAMILTON, Ontario — Robert MacIntyre made a 30-foot eagle putt on the par-5 17th to cap a late surge Saturday and take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the RBC Canadian Open. Tied for the second-round lead with Ryan Fox, MacIntyre shot a 4-under-par 66 to get to...
