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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...
U.S. slips into round of 16 of Women’s World Cup after scoreless draw with Portugal
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — A goal post saved the United States from elimination at the Women’s World Cup. Ana Capeta nearly scored for Portugal in stoppage time but her shot hit the left post and the United States escaped with a uninspiring 0-0 draw Tuesday night that got them through...
Relieved Americans escape and move on at the Women’s World Cup
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Ana Capeta hit the post, a miss that saved the Americans in the Women’s World Cup. Both the United States and Portugal were scoreless in stoppage time in Tuesday night’s Group E finale. Capeta, who had substituted in just two minutes prior, nearly gave Portugal a...
L.A. radio host says Pirates, Dodgers ‘still in conversations’ about Mitch Keller trade, ‘low ball’ extension offer a factor
The scuttlebutt about the Los Angeles Dodgers taking a run at acquiring Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller is legit, and the handling of Keller’s contractual future in Pittsburgh may be a factor. That’s according to what “Dodger Talk” host David Vassegh said Monday on AM 570 LA Sports (KLAC). “There’s...
First Call: Cam Heyward’s NFL top-100 ranking; tough injury for former Steeler; update on Calijah Kancey
Tuesday’s “First Call” has Cameron Heyward’s ranking in the NFL’s top 100. An ex-Pittsburgh Steeler suffers an unfortunate injury. A former Penguins goalie gets a new contract. And we have new info on the injury to former Pitt star Calijah Kancey. Where’s Cam? The NFL Network is slowly rolling out...
‘He’s not scared’: Pirates rookie reliever Carmen Mlodzinski thrives in high-leverage role
The call for Carmen Mlodzinski to enter the game July 28 came with the bases loaded, two outs and the Philadelphia Phillies leading the Pittsburgh Pirates by one run in the top of the ninth inning. If that wasn’t pressure enough for the rookie right-hander, the stakes were even greater:...
West Point 11U softball reaches finals; Penn-Trafford Junior Legion falls
The West Point 11U girls softball team is one victory away from clinching the league’s 38th state title. Monday, the Luft twins, Jocelyn and Jayelyn, led West Point to a 9-1 victory against Williamsport in the semifinals at Wellsboro. Jayelyn Luft twirled a one-hitter, striking out 12 and allowing one...
Former Penn State star sidelined with heart condition ahead of NFL training camp
KJ Hamler hasn’t participated in the Denver Broncos’ training camp so far this year, and with most believing the absence to be because of an injury, the speedy wide receiver took to Instagram to reveal the real reason for his absence. Hamler, who starred at Penn State from 2017-2019, announced...
Pitt lands Penn Hills quarterback Julian Dugger for class of 2024
Pitt found a quarterback for its class of 2024 on Monday when Penn Hills’ Julian Dugger committed. Dugger, who has thrown for more than 2,400 yards the past two seasons, is ranked the No. 40 overall prospect in Pennsylvania, according to Rivals.com. He led Penn Hills to a Northeast Conference...
Former Steelers LB Devin Bush is seeking a fresh start with the Seahawks and could play a big role
RENTON, Wash. — Devin Bush knows why Seattle pursued him — and he’s confident he can deliver. Heading into his first season with the Seahawks, the 25-year-old believes he can make a difference as part of a thin linebacker group that seems likely to be without 2022 leading tackler Jordyn...
Steelers sign former Penn St. RB John Lovett, with rookie Alfonzo Graham out for the season
Former Penn State running back John Lovett has signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to the XFL. Lovett played for the XFL’s Vegas Vipers this past season. The league’s communications department announced Lovett’s signing. Lovett had 496 yards from scrimmage in 10 games this spring. He spent much of last...
On the eve of training camp, let’s track Pitt football, week by week
The first horn is set to blow mid-morning Wednesday when Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi and his staff get down to the hot, sweaty business of football on the South Side. How long will it take Pitt to reach its full potential? And what is the Panthers’ ceiling? Is Pitt the...
Don Coryell finally reaches the Hall of Fame decades after his Air Coryell changed the NFLVideo
SAN DIEGO — Nearly two weeks after Don Coryell died in 2010 at age 85, an impressive lineup of Hall of Famers gathered to remember the innovative coach whose “Air Coryell” offense produced some of the most dynamic passing attacks in NFL history. John Madden, Dan Fouts and Joe Gibbs...
Weather can’t cloud success of Freeport International; 2024 plans already in works
The Freeport International Baseball Invitational wasn’t immune to Mother Nature’s adverse weather conditions as lightning Friday and rain Saturday dampened the momentum of a week’s worth of youth baseball at a half-dozen fields in the Alle-Kiski Valley. Chuck Sarver, president of the Freeport International, said despite the temporary rough weather,...
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins sign former Blues defenseman Dmitri Samorukov
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have signed former St. Louis Blues defenseman Dmitri Samorukov to a one-year American Hockey League contract for the 2023-24 season. A native of Volgograd, Russia, the left-handed Samorukov (6-foot-3, 188 pounds) spent the 2022-23 season with the St. Louis Blues organization, primarily with their AHL affiliate, the...
Northwestern hiring veteran college coach Skip Holtz as temporary special assistant
Northwestern is hiring veteran college football coach Skip Holtz, who has won two straight USFL championships with Birmingham, to a temporary role as special assistant to interim head coach David Braun, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition...
Steelers’ Diontae Johnson at ease as he puts touchdown-less streak, contract behind him
In multiple ways, Diontae Johnson reported to Pittsburgh Steelers training camp this year with a clean slate and a fresh perspective. From a financial standpoint, he was unburdened by the contract negotiations that carried out through the first week of the 2022 training camp before he received a two-year extension....
Damar Hamlin puts aside fear and practices in pads for the first time since cardiac arrest
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Of the thousands of emotions — trepidation among them — running through Damar Hamlin’s head Monday while he pulled on his pads for practice for the first time at training camp, the one that ultimately won out was joy. For everything the Buffalo Bills safety has overcome...
U.S. needs win or draw to avoid risk of elimination in group play for 1st time in Women’s World Cup
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The United States arrived at the Women’s World Cup as the favorites to win an unprecedented third consecutive title. But after an underwhelming draw against the Netherlands, there’s a real chance the Americans can be eliminated in group play for the first time in tournament history....
‘That’s all I wanted’: How U.S. soccer stars had the support to thrive as moms
The little girl didn’t care that her mother had just lost an important game. She didn’t care about the league table, the Golden Boot race or the San Diego Wave’s long winless streak either. None of that matters when you’re 3 years old. “She wants to kick the ball around,...
Video: WWE’s Damian Priest is money in the bankVideo
In WWE it’s one of the most exciting annual storylines, the Money in the Bank. The person holding the briefcase with a contract for a title match whenever they want is like a license to steal, often resulting in the cash in for their title shot when the title holder...
Pitt coach Randy Waldrum guides Nigeria to round of 16 at Women’s World Cup
BRISBANE, Australia — Nigeria used a scoreless draw against Ireland on Monday to advance to the round of 16 of the Women’s World Cup. The pre-tournament underdogs finished second in Group B behind co-host Australia. After a relatively quiet first half, the Nigerians picked up the intensity in hopes of...
As ACC seeks calm, new beginning, forces in college athletics continue to disrupt
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — On the way to Charlotte early last week, and to the ACC’s annual preseason football kickoff, all was quiet off of John D. Swofford Lane. The street, only about 250 feet long, extends a little ways off the Grandover Parkway, which itself runs parallel to I-85 for...
What James Franklin wants to see from Penn State’s WRs in training camp: ‘We need to take a big step’
Entering spring camp, wide receiver was a position of interest for Penn State. James Franklin was asked about it frequently in post-practice media sessions, and he made his stance abundantly clear after the Blue-White spring game. “As you guys know, we’ve talked about it a lot,” Franklin said April 15....
