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Rafael Nadal’s last French Open should be like Serena Williams’ last U.S. OpenVideo
If this is, as expected, Rafael Nadal’s final French Open, it will be one that everyone — the 37-year-old Spaniard included — surely will remember vividly. No matter how healthy the guy everyone calls “Rafa” might be. No matter how long his stay in the bracket lasts. No matter whether...
Robert Morris adds 2nd prospect to its 2024 basketball recruiting class
Robert Morris coach Andy Toole added another verbal commitment to his class of 2024 when 6-foot-4 point guard Dilen Miller announced on the social media site X his plans to enroll this year. Since opening my recruitment back up, I’ve had the opportunity to find a new home. Big shout...
After ’embarrassing’ Indy 500, Rahal Letterman Lanigan searching
INDIANAPOLIS — The was a quiet sort of confidence among the four drivers at Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing on the eve of Indianapolis 500 qualifying this year. The team had invested heavily over the previous 12 months, shoring up parts of its program that had fallen behind, and there was...
Pirates add Grant Koch to MLB taxi squad, leave Henry Davis to continue refining swing at Triple-A
When catcher Yasmani Grandal experienced left groin discomfort Wednesday night vs. the San Francisco Giants, leading to his removal from the game before the top of the 10th inning, the Pittsburgh Pirates suddenly became thin behind the plate. Joey Bart took over catching duties for extra innings, which turned out...
Penn State baseball team tops No. 1 seed Illinois in Big Ten TournamentVideo
OMAHA, Neb. — Adam Cecere hit a home run and made a highlight catch, J.T. Marr added three hits and No. 8 seed Penn State beat top-seeded Illinois, 8-4, on Wednesday as the Illini suffered their eighth straight loss at the Big Ten Tournament. Penn State (27-23), which advances to...
Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes: Harrison Butker entitled to his beliefs, even if he doesn’t agree
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Patrick Mahomes said Wednesday that while he doesn’t agree with all the beliefs espoused by kicker Harrison Butker during a recent commencement address, the Chiefs quarterback nevertheless respects his teammate’s right to make them be known. Butker delivered what has become a polarizing speech May 11 at...
Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. bulks up even more for 2nd NFL season
Joey Porter Jr. made quite the impression as a rookie cornerback in 2023 based largely on his size and physicality. Porter set out to enter his second NFL season even bigger and more physical. After the second session of Pittsburgh Steelers organized team activities Wednesday at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex,...
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner credits clubhouse technology for improved health, fast start
NEW YORK — Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner credits new clubhouse technology with helping New York get off to an AL-best 33-17 start, is pleased Juan Soto has bonded with teammates and fans, and is confident his club can return to the playoffs after a one-year absence. “Our injuries have been...
Browns QB Deshaun Watson doesn’t throw on Day 2 of practice as he recovers from shoulder surgery
BEREA, Ohio — Deshaun Watson did not make any throws on Wednesday with reporters in attendance as the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback continues to recover from right shoulder surgery. Watson played in just six games last season before breaking his throwing shoulder and needing surgery in November. He took part in...
Steelers notes from OTAs: 1st-round pick Troy Fautanu bounces back from ‘rough’ Day 1Video
Troy Fautanu, by his own admission, was humbled Tuesday. Turns out, the step up from the Pac-12 to the NFL is quite the leap — even for a consensus All-American and first-round draft pick. “It’s a lot different from college,” Fautanu said Wednesday after the second day of Pittsburgh Steelers...
WPIAL sets championship, consolation schedule for 2024 baseball playoffs
The WPIAL has set its championship and consolation schedule for the baseball playoffs with games May 28-29 in Washington. The finals are played at Wild Things Park and the third-place games are next door at Washington & Jefferson’s Ross Memorial Park. The six-game championship schedule starts with the Class A...
Pittsburgh to host 2026 NFL DraftVideo
Pittsburgh has hosted its share of big sports and entertainment events — from the MLB All-Star Game, NHL Draft and U.S. Open golf tournament to NCAA Division I basketball, wrestling and hockey tournaments. It has staged memorable concerts — from Kenny Chesney to Taylor Swift. The fanfare and attendance will...
Tim Benz: Jim Leyland sums up why Pirates made right call to induct Barry Bonds into team’s Hall of Fame
Before former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Jim Leyland threw out the first pitch on Opening Day at PNC Park this year, I asked him about the prospect of Barry Bonds ever having a moment like that in Pittsburgh. An Opening Day first pitch? Getting inducted into the Pirates Hall of Fame?...
Mark Madden: Pittsburgh should embrace Barry Bonds’ undeniable greatness
Barry Bonds will return to Pittsburgh on Aug. 24 to be inducted into the Pirates Hall of Fame via a pregame ceremony at PNC Park. Don’t boo. There is no reason for Pittsburgh to hate Barry Bonds. You should love him. OK, so he left the Pirates to cash in...
Penguins A to Z: P.O Joseph finally shows what he’s capable of in a meaningful roleVideo
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...
Mike Tomlin: Steelers ‘open to adding’ to WR room
What I heard from the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday regarding their wide receiver position was encouraging. Well, unless you’re one of the fans who is buying into the preemptive excuse-making as to why everything will be perfectly fine if the wide receiver depth chart stays just the way it is....
First Call: Broderick Jones advances talk of using Justin Fields in ‘Taysom Hill’ role, takes height jabs at Russell Wilson
Pittsburgh Steelers tackle Broderick Jones is keeping a couple of narratives going about both of his new quarterbacks. The Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors still have a pulse. We have an update on Gerrit Cole’s health and details on how WPIAL great T.J. McConnell fared in Game 1 of the Eastern...
Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz channels frustration into ‘unbelievable’ exit velocities
Oneil Cruz was ticked off about a fielding error on a fly ball that allowed two runs to score in the first inning, so the Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop took out his anger with swing after violent swing. Cruz made contact that left his teammates in disbelief, delivering the hardest hits...
Pirates farm report for May 21, 2024: Henry Davis homers again for Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 21-22) clobbered Toledo (Tigers), 18-6. C Henry Davis (.279) went 2 for 5 with a double, a two-run homer, his fourth, two walks, four runs scored and his first stolen base. LF Matt Gorski (.278) went 3 for 6 with two homers, his fifth and sixth, and five...
Nick Gonzales delivers walk-off win after Pirates rally from 4-run deficit in 9th
The Pittsburgh Pirates staged an inspiring four-run rally against the San Francisco Giants in the bottom of the ninth to tie the game, so Nick Gonzales was looking to be aggressive in extra innings. The rookie second baseman didn’t hesitate to swing at the first pitch he saw, drilling lefty...
NFL’s accelerator program gives minority coaches optimism that new system worksVideo
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Getting lessons on how to manage a crisis and deal with the media will help Houston quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson and New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka when and if they interview for NFL head coaching jobs. That’s exactly what the NFL’s coach accelerator program is...
NFL limits interviews to 3 hours for coaches still busy in playoffs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — NFL owners voted Tuesday to limit interviews with coaches whose clubs remain alive in the playoffs to no more than three hours per team at a time. Teams wanting to talk to prospective head coaches in person also will have to chat at a spot approved by...
Towns treasures Timberwolves’ trip to West finals as Doncic-Irving duo hits stride for Mavericks
MINNEAPOLIS — The road Karl-Anthony Towns has taken with the Minnesota Timberwolves to reach the Western Conference finals has been far more lonely and rocky than smooth and straight. For all the setbacks and struggles over nine NBA seasons that largely overshadowed the success, Towns has seen the payoff this...
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole faces hitters for the first time since spring trainingVideo
NEW YORK — Gerrit Cole walked onto the Yankee Stadium mound in full pinstriped uniform as New York teammates filled the dugout to watch their ace throw 20 pitches of batting practice. “I feel pretty good, and the stuff looked pretty good,” he said. “I had some fun. It’s all...
Packers’ Jordan Love stays mum on contract talks as he looks to build off success
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love isn’t letting the unsettled nature of his contract negotiations prevent him from joining his teammates for organized team activities this week. Love is preparing to enter the final year of his contract after improving his stock exponentially by leading the...
