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Phil Mickelson has wagered more than $1 billion, according to book by renowned gambler Billy Walters
Phil Mickelson has wagered more than $1 billion over the last three decades and wanted to place a $400,000 bet on the 2012 Ryder Cup while playing for Team USA, according to a much-anticipated book by renowned gambler Billy Walters. Mickelson denied ever betting on the Ryder Cup. “While it...
Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz takes important step in recovery by starting running program
The Pittsburgh Pirates had one shortstop undergo surgery while another who is recovering from surgery started a running program that should serve as an important step toward his return. Where Tucupita Marcano underwent ACL reconstructive surgery Wednesday that will keep him out until next year, director of sports medicine Todd...
Pirates’ No. 1 draft pick Paul Skenes makes minor league debut
Paul Skenes made his professional baseball debut Thursday afternoon, and it was a quick one. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ No. 1 overall pick out of LSU, Skenes started for the FCL Pirates in their game against the FCL Twins at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla. He tossed a 1-2-3 inning with...
Pitt rookies providing hope for Buccaneers in Year 1 after Tom Brady
Last year, the Steelers went through Year 1 ABB (after Big Ben). This year, their first opponent is going through Year 1 ATB (after Tom Brady). The Tampa Bay Buccaneers welcome the Steelers for a preseason-opening matchup Friday night. Former Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield will get the team’s first start...
Colin Selby shows his stuff as small-school success story in major league debut for Pirates
Colin Selby’s first major league pitch was a curveball “that didn’t do anything,” coming in so high and tight on Ronald Acuna Jr. that the Atlanta Braves star dropped to the dirt to avoid being hit. Asked if it was his way of announcing his presence with authority, the rookie...
Pitt notebook: It takes more than a little rain to chase Pitt inside
Pat Narduzzi pulled on gray sneakers and left his nice, white ones inside Thursday morning when Pitt practiced in a light, intermittent drizzle. “Which is perfect,” Narduzzi said. Games are played in the rain, of course, and Pitt claimed one of its most significant, all-time ACC victories in a downpour....
First Call: Cam Heyward not thrilled with top 100 list; ex-Steeler injured, ex-Pirate’s rare HR accomplishment
Thursday’s “First Call” illustrates why Pittsburgh Steelers defensive captain Cameron Heyward is unhappy with his NFL Network top 100 ranking. We look at some movement from the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns. Plus, ex-Pirate Josh Bell just pulled off a significant accomplishment, and an ex-Steeler pulls up lame in another...
U mad, bro?: Variety of spicy hot takes from Pirates, Penguins, Steelers fans
They say variety is the spice of life. If so, then this week’s “U mad, bro?” is spicy like ghost pepper chicken wings. Bubbling Pirates fans. Defensive Steelers fans. Fed-up college sports fans. And I even found a way to make Penguins fans angry after the team got Erik Karlsson....
Former Steelers LB Myles Jack puts trade school on hold for chance with Eagles
PHILADELPHIA — Inside linebacker Myles Jack arrived in Philadelphia for his workout with the Eagles on Sunday afternoon with the Noah’s Ark of essentials, including two pairs of “drawers,” two pairs of sweats and two pairs of socks. The former Pittsburgh Steeler also brought a Bible, and at the end...
ACC keeps Stanford, Cal in limbo as presidents choose not to vote on western expansionVideo
The ACC presidents chose not to vote Wednesday night on whether to add Stanford and California to the league, keeping the schools in limbo as they look for an escape from the crumbling Pac-12, two people with knowledge of the situation told the Associated Press. The people spoke on condition...
SMU to ACC? What fans should know before thinking about conference relocation
DALLAS — Here we go again. SMU, according to multiple people familiar with the situation, would be on the short list of candidates if the ACC were willing to expand. That’s been the sense around SMU for about a year now, but now the ACC reportedly is examining potential expansion....
Pirates farm report for Aug. 9, 2023: Jack Brannigan homers twice in Greensboro win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 50-57) and Nashville (Brewers) were rained out. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Thursday. Next: Thursday vs. Nashville (Brewers), doubleheader, 6:05 p.m. ALTOONA (Double-A, 49-52) split a doubleheader with Erie (Tigers). In the first game, a 4-2 Curve win, RHP Sean Sullivan (4-4,...
Braves beat Pirates on controversial call at plate in 8th inning
A controversial call at the plate is nothing new in a game involving the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Atlanta Braves, so there were bound to boos when the Braves scored the winning run on a contested call. Michael Harris tagged from third on Austin Riley’s sacrifice fly to Pirates second...
Michael Lorenzen throws 14th no-hitter in Phillies history
PHILADELPHIA — Michael Lorenzen threw the 14th no-hitter in Philadelphia Phillies history, a dazzling performance in only his second start with his new team, which beat the Washington Nationals, 7-0, on Wednesday night. The 31-year-old Lorenzen (7-7) struck out five, walked four and improved to 2-0 since he was acquired...
Marta, Sinclair and Rapinoe among the generational talents retiring after Women’s World CupVideo
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Generational talents Marta, Christine Sinclair and Megan Rapinoe have played in their final Women’s World Cup and are leaving the game in a much different place than when they started. Joining them in the group of players ending their international careers is Estefania Banini of Argentina,...
After touring the Canary Islands, Pitt defeats a team of Spanish pros, 86-80
After three days of travel and sightseeing, Pitt’s basketball team overcame a slow start, a clock malfunction and sweltering heat in the gym to record an 86-80 victory Wednesday against the Tenerife All-Stars in the first game of its 10-day trip to the Canary Islands and Barcelona, Spain. Blake Hinson...
Dak Prescott ready to attack Cowboys’ playoff problem … again
OXNARD, Calif. — Dak Prescott turned 30 early in training camp, not long after record attendance from teammates when he hosted yet another pre-camp rendezvous. The Dallas Cowboys star keeps falling short in trying to lead his team where Tony Romo couldn’t: deep in the playoffs for at least a...
Jon Rahm is the No. 1 seed in the FedEx Cup without history on his sideVideo
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Jon Rahm has the game for any occasion, most notably the PGA Tour’s postseason. He just doesn’t have history on his side. Rahm is the No. 1 seed going into the FedEx Cup playoffs, courtesy of four wins — including the Masters — along with a runner-up...
Ravens sign Broderick Washington to extension; WR Rashod Bateman back
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens signed defensive tackle Broderick Washington to a three-year contract extension Wednesday. Receiver Rashod Bateman returned to practice after beginning camp on the physically-unable-to-perform list. Washington started 11 games in his first three seasons with the Ravens, producing two sacks. “My mom is going...
Pitt’s young WRs Che Nwabuko, Kenny Johnson put talents on display in quest for playing time
Che Nwabuko kept everyone waiting, but no one questioned his reason for being a bit tardy to his first interview session. Pitt’s redshirt freshman wide receiver was staying after practice to put in some extra work. Football comes first. Who could argue? Then, after arriving at the appointed spot, he...
Steelers camp report: Kendrick Green continues to take plenty of fullback repsVideo
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin acknowledged that it’s one thing to see his erstwhile starting center Kendrick Green take reps at fullback or H-back in practice but that it will be “significant” to see that play out in an actual game. That leaves open the possibility the 6-foot-4, 315-pound Green...
Steelers inside the ropes: Mike Tomlin bemoans, ‘Can somebody block T.J., please?’
In full pads for the fourth time over the past five practices and sixth time over the past nine days, the Pittsburgh Steelers drilled some run-game plays in 11-on-11 play Wednesday at Saint Vincent College. Outside linebacker T.J. Watt did his best to ensure the ball-carriers didn’t make it out...
Baker Mayfield to start Bucs’ preseason opener Friday against Steelers
TAMPA, Fla. — Baker Mayfield is going first again. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft will start the Bucs’ preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers Friday night at Raymond James Stadium, head coach Todd Bowles said after practice Wednesday at AdventHealth Training Center. Bowles said Tuesday...
New Kensington’s Skyy Moore ‘way, way more comfortable’ as he enters Year 2 with Chiefs
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Skyy Moore says the examples come frequently nowadays. He’ll make a catch in a training camp practice, review it later on film, then have the same thought go through his mind. “Oh, this is what Patrick was talking about.” A year ago, the Chiefs receiver and...
Browns QB Deshaun Watson set to start against WashingtonVideo
BEREA, Ohio — Deshaun Watson’s debut with the Cleveland Browns last summer was hyped and largely horrid. This year’s lacks any hysteria. Watson, who was on the field for just eight plays in the 2022 preseason, will start Friday night against the Washington Commanders, giving him another chance to knock...
