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International field lined up for PONY League World Series in Washington
Eight teams have qualified with two more to be decided this week as anticipation grows for the 71st Dick’s Sporting Goods PONY League World Series on Aug. 11-16 in Washington, Pa. The world will be watching as four U.S. Zone winners, the host team from Washington County, the host area...
Steelers rookies Darnell Washington, Joey Porter put to test on 1st day of practice in padsVideo
It would be understandable if an NFL rookie had a sleepless night on the eve of his first practice in pads, the day in training camp when tempers and expectations flare a few notches. That wasn’t the case for Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington. “For me, I’ve got to...
Ke’Bryan Hayes returns to clubhouse, eager to rejoin young Pirates lineup
After spending most of July on the injured list, Ke’Bryan Hayes returned to the Pittsburgh Pirates’ clubhouse Tuesday afternoon, finally with a back that allows him to display his special skills with the glove. He wasn’t in the starting lineup Tuesday night, but the Pirates activated him in time for...
Closure of Alderson Broaddus affects a number of athletes with WPIAL ties
Rumors swirled around campus. The whispers were brooding. But was there any validity to it all? On Monday, student-athletes at Alderson Broaddus found out there indeed was. It was all true. Alderson Broaddus, the private Baptist university in Phillippi, W.Va., is preparing to shut down because of financial difficulties. As...
U.S. lacking magic of 2019 team thus far at Women’s World CupVideo
The United States clearly is not the dominant team that won the 2019 Women’s World Cup. The Americans have advanced to the knockout stage at this edition of the tournament, but just barely after a 0-0 draw with Portugal in their final group match. After the final whistle Tuesday night,...
Steelers camp report: Cory Trice Jr. carted off with non-contact lower-body injury
Rookie cornerback Cory Trice Jr. left Chuck Noll Field on a motorized cart after suffering an injury to his lower right leg early during Tuesday’s training-camp practice for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Trice went down away from the play during an 11-on-11 drill early during the team portion of practice at...
Pirates trade catcher Austin Hedges to Texas Rangers for international bonus space
The Pittsburgh Pirates traded catcher Austin Hedges to the Texas Rangers on Tuesday for additional capacity in their 2023-24 international signing bonus pool, marking their third deal involving a veteran rental player before the MLB trade deadline. The Pirates also traded first baseman Carlos Santana to the Milwaukee Brewers last...
George Pickens’ 1-handed catch over Joey Porter Jr. at Steelers camp goes viral
“Backs on Backers” is perhaps the most anticipated drill each year during Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. This year, though, the pass rush-and-blocking drill was upstaged for a moment by a play made on the opposite side of Chuck Noll Field. Video of a one-handed catch by George Pickens went viral...
Joe Klecko ends 35-year Hall of Fame wait after Jets career marked by toughness
Joe Klecko was tangled up with an offensive lineman during a New York Jets game when fists, elbows and cusses started flying. The scrum came to an abrupt end when Marty Lyons, Klecko’s concerned teammate, ran up behind the big defensive lineman, put him in a bear hug and pulled...
Jets’ Nathaniel Hackett says Broncos’ Sean Payton broke coaches’ code with commentsVideo
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Nathaniel Hackett isn’t expecting a phone call from an apologetic Sean Payton any time soon. The New York Jets offensive coordinator was disappointed by disparaging comments made by the Denver coach last week in a story published by USA Today in which he called Hackett’s 15-game...
Elliott among drivers looking to claim 1 of 4 remaining spots in NASCAR playoffsVideo
Chase Elliott has four races remaining to save his season. The 2020 NASCAR champion has raced for the title each of the last three years but has yet to claim a spot in the 16-driver playoff field for 2023. NASCAR’s most popular driver missed six races early after breaking his...
Column: On the verge of missing the playoffs, Justin Thomas learning about meritocracy the hard wayVideo
As much as Justin Thomas is trying to look ahead at what he hopes lies around the corner, two memories confronted him Tuesday at the Wyndham Championship. It was in 2009 when Thomas made his PGA Tour debut at this tournament as a 16-year-old on a sponsor exemption. He opened...
Penn-Trafford Junior Legion reaches championship game
Penn-Trafford Junior Legion baseball team kept its championship hopes alive on Tuesday by defeating Lower Southampton, 9-3, in the state tournament at Berwick. Penn-Trafford must defeat Upper Perkiomen twice Wednesday to earn the title. Upper Perkiomen defeated Penn-Trafford, 6-4, on Monday. Upper Perkiomen reached the championship game by defeating Back...
Seton Hill names Hempfield’s Vince DeAugustine as new wrestling coach
Vince DeAugustine is leaving the Hempfield wrestling program for a second time. But unlike his move which took him to Norwin in 2019 and lasted two seasons before returning back to Hempfield in 2021, this time DeAugustine is headed to the collegiate level. Seton Hill University named DeAugustine on Tuesday...
Mets trading 3-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander to AstrosVideo
HOUSTON — The Astros are bringing back Justin Verlander, acquiring the three-time Cy Young Award winner from the New York Mets in a trade deadline blockbuster Tuesday, Houston owner Jim Crane told the Associated Press. The Astros are sending top outfield prospects Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford to New York....
Stewart Cink is a new American face for the Ryder Cup back room
The Ryder Cup task force that sought continuity has occasionally run the risk of being a closed shop with so many repeat faces in golf carts. Stewart Cink is a new addition to the club. Zach Johnson appointed him his fifth and final assistant captain for this year’s matches at...
Pirates trade LHP Rich Hill, 1B/DH Ji-Man Choi to Padres for 3 prospects
The Pittsburgh Pirates sent left-handed pitcher Rich Hill and first baseman/designated hitter Ji-Man Choi to the San Diego Padres for first baseman Alfonso Rivas, left-handed pitcher Jackson Wolf and outfielder Estuar Suero in an MLB trade-deadline deal Tuesday afternoon. Hill is 7-10 with a 4.76 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in...
Tim Benz: Le’Veon Bell’s take on Steelers’ playoff shortcoming not as simple as he suggests
In the years after leaving the Pittsburgh Steelers, running back Le’Veon Bell has tried his hand at being a boxer, a rapper and even (albeit briefly), a running back for the New York Jets. Now he’s attempting to become an author. As in, he is trying to rewrite history. During...
Pitt picked to finish tied for 6th with Duke in ACC preseason poll
Pitt is projected to finish in a tie for sixth place with Duke in the ACC, according to a vote conducted by a panel of 176 media members. The conference released results of the vote Tuesday morning. Pitt was similarly disrespected in 2021 when it was projected to finish fourth...
Tiger Woods joins PGA Tour board and throws support behind Commissioner Jay Monahan
Tiger Woods has joined the PGA Tour policy board for the first time in his 27 years, giving Commissioner Jay Monahan key support and the players a greater voice as the tour tries to complete its business partnership with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf. Monahan said Woods is joining...
Baldwin grad Meghan Dryburgh relishes playing with USA D3 team in Brazil
Baldwin grad Meghan Dryburgh has played basketball at Washington & Jefferson for just two years and already the awards are stacking up. This past season, the 5-foot-11 sophomore guard/forward was named PAC player of the year, All-PAC first team, All-Region 7 Second Team, All-America Honorable Mention, and was a five-time...
Steelers add 2 running backs to roster, release Jason Huntley
The Pittsburgh Steelers running back room got a little more crowded Tuesday after they signed Greg Bell and John Lovett. Bell was an undrafted rookie who signed with Detroit after the 2022 NFL Draft. He spent last season on injured reserve and was released July 22. He ran for 1,728...
Super Bowl 58 to get alternate telecast — as CBS, Nickelodeon team up for NFL’s biggest game
SpongeBob and Slimetime are coming to the Super Bowl. The NFL and CBS Sports announced Tuesday that this season’s Super Bowl will have a kids-centric presentation on Nickelodeon, marking the first time the Super Bowl has had an alternate telecast on another network. CBS has the rights to Super Bowl...
Lauren James scores twice as England routs China 6-1 at the Women’s World Cup
SYDNEY — With two goals and three assists, Lauren James made a big impact as England advanced to the knockout stage of the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday with a 6-1 rout of China. The Chelsea forward scored her second and third goals of the tournament with two wonderful strikes...
Underfunded Jamaica aims to undermine Brazil’s status in Women’s World Cup group finale
MELBOURNE, Australia — Four months ago, Jamaica’s players felt unprepared for the Women’s World Cup, blaming inadequate support from their soccer federation for leaving them without proper practice time or pay. They turned to crowdfunding, which has raised nearly $100,000 to help cover their travel expenses to Australia. Now, they’re...
