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Pirates recall RHP Ryder Ryan from Triple-A, claim RHP Dennis Santana off waivers from Yankees
In an ongoing quest to bolster their bullpen, the Pittsburgh Pirates made a handful of transactions ahead of their three-game series in St. Louis, recalling righty Ryder Ryan from Triple-A Indianapolis, designating left-hander Jose Hernandez for assignment and scooping 28-year-old righty Dennis Santana off waivers from the New York Yankees....
Rory McIlroy arrives at the U.S. Open content with his career, yet burning to end his major droughtVideo
PINEHURST, N.C. — The final question Rory McIlroy was asked before he headed onto Pinehurst No. 2 on Tuesday for his first practice round at this week’s U.S. Open was perhaps more befitting of a player in the twilight of his career than one ranked No. 3 in the world....
As he approaches 30, T.J. Watt driven by elusive 1st playoff win with Steelers
T.J. Watt is set to turn 30 years old this season, his eighth in the NFL. He’s also the only one among the trio of famed football brothers still playing the sport. Those facts haven’t heightened Watt’s sense of urgency to win a Super Bowl ring with the Pittsburgh Steelers,...
Jayson Tatum knows his shooting numbers aren’t great. The Celtics control the NBA Finals anywayVideo
DALLAS — There have been two versions of Jayson Tatum in the NBA Finals. Version One is shooting a dismal 12 for 38 from the field, just 31.6%, the worst percentage by far of any starter in the series between his Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks. Version Two is second...
Chance to work with Mike Tomlin lured Arthur Smith to Steelers as offensive coordinator
Arthur Smith was vacationing with his wife in Dubai in January when he got the call from Mike Tomlin to see if he was interested in the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator position. Fresh off his dismissal as Atlanta Falcons head coach after three seasons, Smith had to decide whether he...
Players across Steelers locker room appreciate continuity provided by Mike Tomlin extension
Over his six seasons with the Carolina Panthers, Donte Jackson played under six head coaches. So when, on the eve of his first mandatory practice with his new team, word broke that the head coach’s contract was extended for three more years, Jackson appreciated it as much as or more...
Pat Narduzzi’s lessons learned from his father include ‘toughness’ and carrying a rosary into every game
Pat Narduzzi said he learned much about the coaching profession from his father, Bill, including “a mind for football … toughness … and the ability to communicate and relate to players.” Those are important, if nonspecific, traits and skills every coach needs. But while sitting down with veteran ACC Network...
WPIAL basketball standout Meleek Thomas leaving Lincoln Park for Overtime Elite pro league
WPIAL basketball standout Meleek Thomas is leaving Lincoln Park to join Overtime Elite, a professional league and academy for 16- to 20-year-olds based in Atlanta. Thomas, a rising senior, is considered a top 10 college recruit in the 2025 class. The 6-foot-4 guard won consecutive WPIAL and PIAA titles at...
49ers running back Christian McCaffrey to appear on Madden cover
Christian McCaffrey grew up playing the Madden NFL video game with his brother, dreaming of being a player in the league one day. Getting on the cover of the famed video game was never even a consideration. Electronic Arts Inc. announced Tuesday that the San Francisco 49ers star running back...
Aaron Rodgers missing Jets mandatory minicamp
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and edge rusher Haason Reddick are not participating in the team’s mandatory minicamp this week, unexcused absences that subject both to fines. Coach Robert Saleh said Tuesday he has spoken to both players. Rodgers’ absence is related to a previous...
NFL’s dedication to expanding flag football starts at the top with Commissioner Roger Goodell
The NFL’s dedication to expanding flag football starts at the top. Commissioner Roger Goodell has been fully invested in growing the non-contact version of the most popular sport in the United States. Flag football introduces more people, including folks around the world, to the NFL so it’s a wise commitment...
South Hills native crafts video at center of Pittsburgh’s NFL Draft pitch
Tim Oxenreiter needed just five days to craft a video that packs a whole lot of Pittsburgh into 63 seconds. Book-ended by Acrisure Stadium and the picturesque Point State Park, Oxenreiter’s latest ode to his hometown laid on the local mythology thick as part of the region’s pitch to host...
Penguins A to Z: Owen Pickering takes his first steps as a professionalVideo
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: Rich Eisen leads national cheers for Mike Tomlin’s extension; Browns’ Nick Chubb may return for Steelers games
In Tuesday’s “First Call,” Mike Tomlin’s contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers is getting a predictable amount of praise from national media circles. An injured Cleveland Browns star may make a return in time to face the Steelers just before Thanksgiving. An ex-Penguin is lighting up the Stanley Cup Final....
Arthur Smith talks around 2 issues facing Steelers offense
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith recently sat down for an interview with Missi Matthews on Steelers.com. The video was posted Monday. He offered two rather quizzical answers to questions people have been asking about the Steelers offense. First of all, Matthews asked Smith if the Steelers might implement a...
Pirates’ Jared Triolo develops into solid infielder by using his natural gifts, baseball technology
Jared Triolo made an error March 28, missing a toss from shortstop Oneil Cruz at second base in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ season opener against the Marlins in Miami. It happens. But let’s put that gaffe in an interesting light. • Triolo more than made up for that second-inning error by...
Greensburg man, 77, sinks 2 holes-in-one in same round
Bob Ross wasn’t enjoying any happy little trees as he played the first three holes during his golf league last week at Mt. Odin Park. Not many courses open with three par 5s. “I wasn’t playing too well,” Ross said. “I think I was two over par going to No....
Panthers jump out to 2-0 lead on Oilers in Stanley Cup Final
SUNRISE, Fla. — Edmonton’s Leon Draisaitl knocked Florida’s Aleksander Barkov out of the game. The Panthers made sure they responded by landing the bigger blow. And the Stanley Cup Final took a heated turn Monday night. Evan Rodrigues had a pair of third-period goals, Niko Mikkola and Aaron Ekblad also...
Canadian youth hockey decline raises concerns about future of the sport
BRAMPTON, Ontario — Hockey remains a beloved pastime, a source of pride and joy and something that has knitted Canada together for more than 150 years. Youth hockey participation, however, has decreased by nearly a third in Canada over the past decade and a half, a decline that began well...
N.C. State takes Athens Super Regional to secure its 4th trip to the College World SeriesVideo
ATHENS, Ga. — Eli Serrano III hit a home run in the sixth inning and made a leaping catch at the center-field wall in the seventh, helping North Carolina State beat Georgia 8-5 on Monday night to secure the program’s fourth trip to the College World Series. N.C. State (38-21)...
Royals’ Hunter Renfroe fractures left big toe after twice fouling off pitches from Carlos Rodón
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Royals outfielder Hunter Renfroe fractured his left big toe when he twice fouled off pitches from New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon in the third inning Monday night. Renfroe fouled off seven pitches before striking out in a 12-pitch at-bat. He fouled the fourth pitch, a...
Tiger Woods off early for U.S. Open practice that includes Adam Scott
PINEHURST, N.C. — Tiger Woods was among those on Pinehurst No. 2 for the first full day of U.S. Open practice before the sun could break through the clouds and climb over the trees. It’s his first time playing a U.S. Open on this Donald Ross gem in 19 years,...
Race teams unhappier than ever with NASCAR’s latest offer on charter agreement
SONOMA, Calif. — NASCAR avoided one public relations nightmare last week when it granted Kyle Larson a waiver to participate in the playoffs even though he missed the Coca-Cola 600. That piece of goodwill hardly made things sunshine and roses over the weekend at Sonoma Raceway, where teams remained extremely...
Tomlin extension gets lukewarm reaction from Steelers Nation
Love him or hate him, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin likely will be around at least three more years. The Steelers and Tomlin agreed to a contract extension Monday that will keep the coach in Pittsburgh through the 2027 season. Tomlin, 52, is entering his 18th season. He has taken...
Pirates cut ties with Ben Heller, claim IF/OF Niko Goodrum
One day after he gave up seven runs in the 10th inning against the Minnesota Twins, the Pittsburgh Pirates designated right-handed reliever Ben Heller for assignment. The 32-year-old allowed 11 earned runs in two appearances for the Pirates, giving up nine hits, one walk and four hit batters to post...
