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Pirates announce Barry Bonds, Jim Leyland, Manny Sanguillen as 2024 Hall of Fame classVideo
On Feb. 18, Jaromir Jagr and the Pittsburgh Penguins came together for what had long been considered an unfathomable rapprochement, when Jagr’s No. 68 sweater was retired and hung from the rafters at PPG Paints Arena. On Pittsburgh’s North Shore, a reconciliation of similar magnitude appears to be in the...
Ricky Rudd, Carl Edwards and Ralph Moody selected to NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2025Video
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ricky Rudd was clearing away leaves by his pool when he got an anonymous text message that he might want to make the 20-minute drive south to Charlotte. And quickly. Rudd knew right away that he was finally getting into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in his...
Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson leads Sweden past SlovakiaVideo
A look at how players with connections to the Pittsburgh Penguins have done in the ongoing International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championship tournament: Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson had a goal and two assists for Sweden, which closed out the preliminary round with a 6-1 defeat of Slovakia at Ostravar...
U.S. Open champ Coco Gauff calls on young Americans to get out and voteVideo
ROME — She’s the U.S. Open champion. The highest paid female athlete in the world. And a frustrated Floridian. American tennis player Coco Gauff has never been afraid to use her voice. Not when she delivered an impromptu speech at a Black Lives Matter rally at the age of 16....
Penguins sign defenseman Jack St. Ivany, forward Jonathan Gruden to extensions
Jack St. Ivany proved to be a small but key component of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ valiant but futile push for a playoff spot in the final weeks of the 2023-24 season. His contributions to that endeavor led to the team signing him to a three-year contract extension through the 2026-27...
NASCAR star Kyle Larson is embracing his Indianapolis 500 debut, right down to milking a cowVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — Kyle Larson has been adamant about soaking up the entire Indianapolis 500 experience as the NASCAR superstar prepares to make his debut in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” on Memorial Day weekend. He didn’t expect to find himself under an udder Tuesday. One of the most accomplished drivers...
Jets QB Aaron Rodgers ‘doing everything’ at practice in his return from torn Achilles tendonVideo
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers is throwing and, more importantly, running again and officially putting his torn Achilles tendon behind him. The New York Jets quarterback has no limitations as he practices with the team during organized team activities, which began Monday. “I feel really good,” the quarterback said...
Cole Holcomb still rehabbing, Cory Trice taking part in Steelers OTAs as each recovers from injury
Cole Holcomb was at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on Tuesday. But 6 1/2 months since suffering a major knee injury, the Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker was not taking part in the first session of organized team activities. “He’s working to get back to us,” coach Mike Tomlin said, “and doing...
Despite no assurances of playing time, Justin Fields is ‘where I wanted to be’ with Steelers
Justin Fields sought a trade to the Pittsburgh Steelers long before they signed veteran quarterback Russell Wilson. Fields’ opinion hasn’t wavered even though it means — for the foreseeable future — he’ll be backing up a nine-time Pro Bowl selection and former Super Bowl-winning passer. Fields got his wish March...
Mike Tomlin, Steelers teammates unaffected by Cam Heyward’s absence from OTAs
Astutely aware the question was coming and deftly out to defuse any appearance of a problem, Mike Tomlin was ready. He made an attempt to turn the absence of his longtime defensive captain from the first day of organized team activities into a positive development. “It’s probably an easier day...
Analysis: Bryson DeChambeau doesn’t win the PGA trophy, but he does win the crowd
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Golf is more than about winning the trophy. Such was the message from Bryson DeChambeau on the eve of the final round at the PGA Championship. He had just used a 6-iron to chip in for eagle on the 18th hole at Valhalla. He lunged into a...
Atlantic 10 awards 2026 men’s basketball tournament to Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints ArenaVideo
More postseason college basketball is coming to Pittsburgh. The Atlantic 10 announced Tuesday that its men’s basketball tournament will be held at PPG Paints Arena in 2026, returning to the city that was its host on an annual basis in its infancy from 1978-82. Conference athletic directors last week finalized...
Presidents’ Trophy-winning Rangers set to face Panthers in Eastern Conference final
The Florida Panthers are back in the Eastern Conference final one year after reaching the Stanley Cup Final. The Presidents’ Trophy-winning New York Rangers have made it there for the second time in three years. Now, the East’s division winners will meet in the playoffs for just the second time...
Lightning trade with Predators to bring veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh back to Tampa Bay
Ryan McDonagh is returning to Tampa Bay, hoping to help the Lightning win the Stanley Cup again after two seasons in Nashville. The Predators traded McDonagh back to the Lightning on Tuesday, giving the veteran defenseman a welcome homecoming with the organization he helped to two championships and clearing some...
Better late than never, Najee Harris on hand for 1st day of Steelers OTAs
Najee Harris isn’t avoiding voluntary organized team activities. Even if, for a brief time, it might have appeared that way. Harris, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ workhorse running back, was on hand for the first team OTAs session of the new season Tuesday at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Harris, though, was tardy...
Athletes at Aquinas Academy in Hampton ready for collegiate level
Small, as they say, can be mighty. “I think it’s awesome that at a school of our size, with 154 high school students, six of our seniors are going to be playing college athletics,” Leslie Mitros said. She is head of school at Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh in Hampton, which...
Penn State trustees approve $700M renovation of Beaver Stadium
Penn State University trustees approved a $700 million renovation to Beaver Stadium on Tuesday after a sometimes heated debate about the athletic and economic benefits versus financial risks. The 26-2 vote during a special meeting followed a 90-minute presentation and discussion. There were three abstentions. Earlier Tuesday, the project passed...
Ji Hwan Bae brings speed, defensive versatility, hot bat into Pirates lineup
The Pittsburgh Pirates called up Ji Hwan Bae, their top offensive performer this season at Triple-A Indianapolis, on Tuesday. He is batting ninth and starting in center field Tuesday night as the Pirates host the San Francisco Giants. Bae, 24, led qualified Indians players with a .367 batting average, .479...
Former Penguins forward Scott Wilson signs with Metallurg Magnitogorsk in Russia’s KHL
Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Scott Wilson has signed a one-year contract with Metallurg Magnitogorsk in Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). That team announced the transaction on Tuesday. A native of Oakville, Ont., the 32-year-old Wilson spent parts of four seasons with the Penguins and was a member of the franchise’s...
Westmoreland County WPIAL softball playoff capsules for Wednesday, May 22, 2024
WPIAL softball playoffs Class 6A Semifinals 5-Norwin (9-10) vs. 1-Hempfield (18-1) 5 p.m. Wednesday at Gateway Winner plays: Winner of 6-Canon-McMillan (7-11)/1-Seneca Valley (19-1) in championship game (date, time TBD) at Cal (Pa.)’s Lilley Field Players to watch: Bailey Snowberger, Norwin; Maggie Howard, Hempfield Extra bases: Hempfield is looking for...
Westmoreland County campus clippings: Hempfield grad honored for work as Pitt’s closer
Pitt likes to play “Renegade” by Styx — like the Pittsburgh Pirates do for closer David Bednar — when Phil Fox steps out of the bullpen and trots to the mound to slam the door on teams. The redshirt sophomore reliever is the Panthers’ closer and one of the most...
T.J. McConnell’s NBA playoff ride provides perfect basketball ‘bender’ for his legendary WPIAL hoops family
When Tim McConnell resigned from his job as the head coach of boys basketball at Bishop Canevin last May, he wasn’t sure how being away from coaching would go for him. But he knew what he intended to do with his time: watch his kids play. That meant going to...
First Call: Bud Dupree already looking forward to his return to Pittsburgh; concerns for 2 Steelers opponents
Tuesday’s “First Call” features some troublesome news for two upcoming opponents of the Pittsburgh Steelers. A former Steelers linebacker is anxious for his return to Pittsburgh as an AFC rival in 2024. An ex-Penguin has helped his team advance to the NHL’s Western Conference Final. And the Pirates are hoping...
Penguins A to Z: Marc Johnstone is a model professional, even without much NHL experienceVideo
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 51 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from fourth-line...
Tim Benz: Celebrating a memorable day in Penguins history — for multiple reasons
May 21 is certainly a day with some historically good vibes for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Tuesday marks the 15-year anniversary of Evgeni Malkin’s hat trick against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 of the 2009 Eastern Conference Final. The third goal was Malkin’s famous blind backhander that beat goalie Cam...
