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Steelers cut safety Trenton Thompson, receiver Denzel Mims
A safety who came to the aid of an injury-riddled secondary last year was among two players cut Wednesday by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Trenton Thompson, who appeared in six games and started one in 2023, was let go along with wide receiver Denzel Mims. Thompson, 26, had an interception against...
Actor Ed O’Neill shares story of getting cut by Steelers, memories of Joe Greene, L.C. Greenwood
In the latest episode of his “Games with Names” podcast, former New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman interviewed actor and one-time Steeler Ed O’Neill. Before making it big as Al Bundy on Fox’s “Married with Children” or Jay Pritchett on ABC’s “Modern Family,” O’Neill was a football player at Ohio...
Penguins A to Z: Who is the real Rickard Rakell?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...
Tim Benz: After 1-game stumble, Mitch Keller looks to resume hot streak Wednesday
At the end of April, Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller was sitting at 2-3 with an ERA of 5.18. The 2023 All-Star was supposed to be the stabilizing presence within a rotation that was otherwise going to be populated by rookies, a few bargain-bin veterans plucked from other teams,...
First Call: Steelers release a receiver; guess who wants Jake Guentzel?
In Wednesday’s “First Call,” we look at an interesting Pittsburgh Steelers roster move. There’s more fallout from the Brandon Aiyuk drama in San Francisco. A former Steelers receiver is looking for work. A predictable target for Jake Guentzel’s free-agent services has come to light. And the Oilers are still alive...
After bouncing back from DFA, reliever Josh Fleming aims for stronger 2nd stint with Pirates
From the outside looking in, Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Josh Fleming seemed to undergo a swift fall from grace leading into his designation for assignment in mid-May. In April, the 28-year-old lefty was sharp, posting a 2.13 ERA over 122⁄3 innings and showcasing an ability to pitch multiple frames when needed...
Steelers A to Z: Consistency keeps Chris Boswell ranked among NFL elite at kicker
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...
New Castle native Dalton Rosta to enter octagon at Bellator Dublin MMA event
“Whenever you come from a small town like New Castle, you’re not supposed to make it and a lot of people hope that you don’t.” Dalton Rosta said. MMA fighter Dalton “Hercules” Rosta will return to the MMA cage in front of a strident Irish crowd Saturday, set to reinsert...
TV Q&A: How many sportscasters are on KDKA-TV?
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen answers reader questions every Wednesday at TribLive.com in a column that also appears in the Sunday Tribune-Review. Q: How many sportscasters are there on KDKA-TV? — Bill via email Rob: Bob Pompeani and Richie Walsh are the full-time KDKA sports reporters/anchors, and freelancer...
Connor McDavid, Oilers drag Panthers back to Edmonton for a Stanley Cup Final Game 6
Connor McDavid wanted the Edmonton Oilers to drag the Florida Panthers back to Alberta, then he did everything in his power to make that happen. McDavid scored twice, including the empty-netter to seal it, and set up two goals to keep the Stanley Cup Final going with a 5-3 victory...
Pirates farm report for June 18, 2024: Shalin Polanco’s walk-off grand slam lifts Bradenton to victoryVideo
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 30-38) defeated Iowa (Cubs), 4-2. RF Matt Gorski (.259) hit a solo homer. SS/2B Alika Williams (.273) was 3 for 5 with an RBI. 2B/SS Liover Peguero (.272) was 4 for 4. LF Matt Fraizer (.256) was 3 for 4 with two doubles and two runs scored. 3B...
Steady approach helps Nathan Piatt win WPGA AmateurVideo
Nathan Piatt picked up the silver trophy for winning the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association’s Amateur Championship and carefully looked at the previous winners. “It’s pretty special,” Piatt said. “It’s a pretty awesome tournament to win. You’ve got so many great names on here: Sean Knapp and Arnold Palmer. Countless names...
‘His legacy is going to live on’: Pirates’ Andrew McCutchen reflects on death of Willie Mays
Upon learning that the player known as the game’s greatest center fielder had passed, Andrew McCutchen thought about his interactions with the pioneer who called him “Pittsburgh” and whose personality and play paved the path for the likes of himself, Rickey Henderson, Barry Bonds and Ken Griffey Jr. “Before all...
Willie Mays, Giants’ electrifying ‘Say Hey Kid,’ dies at 93Video
NEW YORK — Willie Mays, the electrifying “Say Hey Kid” whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players, has died. He was 93. Mays’ family and the San Francisco Giants jointly announced Tuesday night he had died earlier in the...
Nick Lodolo outduels Bailey Falter, Santiago Espinal homer leads Reds past Pirates
If the Pittsburgh Pirates thought beating the Cincinnati Reds was going to be as easy as 5-4-3, they were wrong. The Pirates turned three double plays in the first three innings, all starting with grounders to third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes throwing to Nick Gonzales at second base and relayed to...
Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff is injured after all, says he’ll be more open in the futureVideo
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins will place outfielder Alex Kirilloff on the injured list after all with back trouble, six days after the struggling former top prospect was sent down to Triple-A. A contrite Kirilloff rejoined the Twins at Target Field on Tuesday for treatment, having acknowledged he understated the...
Indoor football offers career lifeline for Jeannette alum Gio Vonne Sanders
Defensive back Gio Vonne Sanders entered the NFL Draft in 2023. The move came with no guarantees, only that his name would be out there and it showed he was aiming for the next level following a sound college career that included two-year run at St. Francis (Pa.) with a...
Celtics have short to-do list as they look to become 1st repeat NBA champion since 2018Video
BOSTON — It took more than a decade, savvy front office and draft moves and some free agency luck for the Celtics to ultimately build the roster that brought an end to their 16-year championship drought. But with NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown already locked up long-term and fellow All-Star...
Steelers A to Z: After a year at WVU, Beanie Bishop looking for home as slot corner
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...
MLB switching to challenge system full-time for robot umpires experiment at Triple-A
NEW YORK — Baseball’s top minor leagues are switching to a challenge system full-time for their test of robot umpires. Major League Baseball has been experimenting with the automated ball-strike system in the minor leagues since 2019. It has been used at all Triple-A ballparks this year for the second...
Ticket from Roberto Clemente 3,000th-hit game, Ben Roethlisberger milestone jersey up for auction
A highly graded ticket from the game in which Roberto Clemente collected his 3,000th career hit, and the uniform that Ben Roethlisberger wore when he surpassed 40,000 yards passing are among items being auctioned this month. The Pittsburgh Pirates full ticket from the Sept. 30, 1972 game against the New...
Steelers A to Z: Is it going too far to expect a star turn from DT Keeanu Benton’s 2nd 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...
Pitt promotes safeties coach Cory Sanders to assistant head coach
Pitt assistant coach Cory Sanders, who has sent three safeties to the NFL and has one of the top crops at that position this season, has been promoted to assistant head coach. Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi made the announcement Tuesday. Sanders, 39, is approaching his seventh season at Pitt. While...
Hurricanes take interim tag off Tulsky as general manager after Waddell’s departure
The Carolina Hurricanes are sticking with Eric Tulsky as their general manager. The Hurricanes said Tuesday they have taken the interim tag off and officially promoted Tulsky to GM, a move that followed Don Waddell stepping down May 24 and later taking over the front office for the Columbus Blue...
Paul Skenes’ greatest weapon may be what he brings out in his Pirates teammates
Thus far in Paul Skenes’ Major League career, his highlight starts have largely been on the road. • Pulled with a no-hitter going and 11 strikeouts after six innings at Wrigley Field in Chicago. • Posting nine strikeouts in six innings of three-hit ball at Detroit. • Leaving to a...
