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Josef Newgarden completes IndyCar Series weekend sweep at Iowa SpeedwayVideo
NEWTON, Iowa — Josef Newgarden completed the weekend sweep he wanted at a track where he has had plenty of success, winning the IndyCar Series race Sunday at Iowa Speedway. Newgarden held onto the lead on a restart with three laps to go, winning by less than a second over...
No. 2 pick Dylan Crews gets $9M signing bonus from NationalsVideo
WASHINGTON — Outfielder Dylan Crews is getting a $9 million signing bonus from the Washington Nationals, the second-highest amount a drafted player has received. The 21-year-old LSU outfielder was taken by Washington with the second pick in the amateur draft on July 9, just after the Pittsburgh Pirates selected college...
Scott Rolen credits his parents, Fred McGriff thanks fellow players at Hall of Fame inductionVideo
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — The greatest moment of Scott Rolen’s 17-year career didn’t come during his 2006 World Series run with the St. Louis Cardinals or even during his outstanding first full season in 1997 with the Philadelphia Phillies, which earned him unanimous National League Rookie of the Year honors. For...
Denny Hamlin earns record 7th victory at Pocono, 50th win of Cup Series careerVideo
LONG POND — Denny Hamlin returned to victory lane Sunday at Pocono Raceway a year after his first-place finish was thrown out, giving him a track-record seven wins and 50 overall in his Cup career. Hamlin also gave Toyota its 600th NASCAR victory. Hamlin passed Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon...
Mitch Keller’s troubles continue in Pirates’ loss to Angels
Mitch Keller knows what he needs to do next. “Hit the video room, see what’s going on,” he said Sunday on the AT&T SportsNet postgame show after his second consecutive shaky start led to the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 7-5 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. “I have to get back to...
Sal Frelick, who has ties to Greensburg, makes memorable debut for Brewers
After a scintillating major-league debut, Sal Frelick left American Family Field with his ears ringing from the loudest applause he has ever heard. And it was all for him. Frelick, a fast-rising prospect who has ties to Greensburg, banged out three hits in as many at-bats, drove in a pair...
Morocco, Benzina set to make Women’s World Cup history in a game against GermanyVideo
MELBOURNE, Australia — When Nouhaila Benzina steps onto the field for Morocco’s first match of the Women’s World Cup against Germany, she will make history, and not just as a player for the first Arab or North African nation ever in the tournament. The 25-year-old defender will be the first...
Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard wins the Tour de France for 2nd straight yearVideo
PARIS — Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard won the Tour de France for a second straight year as cycling’s most storied race finished Sunday on the famed Champs-Élysées. With a huge lead built up over main rival Tadej Pogačar, the 2020 and 2021 winner, Vingegaard knew the victory was effectively his...
Brian Harman is unstoppable in a drama-free British Open win at HoylakeVideo
HOYLAKE, England — Brian Harman stood in the tunnel and looked out to the 18th green at Royal Liverpool with his eyes on that shiny claret jug, waiting for his name to be called with the century-old introduction as “champion golfer of the year.” He always imagined this was possible....
Browns’ Nick Chubb among RBs who discuss devalued position on Zoom call
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Nick Chubb established himself long ago as a special player, a stunning mix of speed, power and precision. A threat to score for the Browns every time he touches the football. These days, Chubb is even more unusual among his peers. He’s well paid. With...
Gateway, Cal (Pa.) grad Jae’Len Means joins elite runners at national championships
Jae’Len Means’ list of collegiate sprint accomplishments during his time at Cal (Pa.) is long and illustrious. The Gateway graduate was a multi-time All-American who won eight individual Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference titles while with the Vulcans through the spring of 2019. Means said while he was proud of all...
Baldwin’s Thomas Laurent earns call to Isshinryu Karate Hall of Fame
Thomas Laurent will be inducted into the Isshinryu Karate Hall of Fame in July at an event in Gatlinburg, Tenn. The Baldwin resident has been practicing and teaching Isshinryu karate for more than 40 years. He and his colleagues have operated a non-profit dojo, Isshinryu Karate Academy, in Pittsburgh for...
Brentwood’s Firecracker 5K celebrates 40th anniversary
The Brentwood Firecracker 5K Run always is a special event. It was extra special this year. The race, held annually on July 4 on Brownsville Road, celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2023. Well-known and longtime running enthusiast Rich Wright, who coaches cross country and track and field at Baldwin, served...
Park Sharks capture 2023 Monroeville Invitational swimming championship
The Haymaker Hammerheads had ruled the roost in recent Monroeville Invitational swim events at Garden City Pool. Haymaker won five in a row through last year and six of the previous seven. But the Park Sharks didn’t allow Haymaker to extend its streak to six straight and captured the 53rd...
OC Matt Canada hopes 3rd time is the charm to get Steelers’ offense humming
When the regular season opens for the Pittsburgh Steelers in September, the most scrutinized person won’t be found taking snaps on the playing field or standing on the sideline. Matt Canada will be sitting in the coaches box high above the playing surface at Acrisure Stadium, relaying plays on his...
Metro free agency: Hurricanes add impact forward, defenseman
In his introductory press conference after being named Penguins director of hockey operations, Kyle Dubas explained how he evaluates his team against its opposition. “I think that the major focus, No. 1, is inside our division. That’s the way I always looked at things,” Dubas said. “Rather than try to...
Steelers 2-a-days: Mitch Trubisky satisfied being a QB2, Cody White out to re-gain role as WR5
Editor’s note: From the end of minicamp through the day the team reports to training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2023 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, (at...
Pirates get big plays from rookies, including Endy Rodriguez’s 1st homer, to shut out Angels
The Pittsburgh Pirates had to wonder which was more improbable about their performance against the Los Angeles Angels: striking out Shohei Ohtani three times or the big plays by their rookies? Nick Gonzales and Liover Peguero combined for a spectacular double play to prevent a run, Endy Rodriguez hit his...
Pirates farm report for July 22, 2023: Indy, Cody Bolton lose on walk-off homer
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 44-50) lost 5-3 to Iowa (Cubs) on a two-out, three-run walk-off homer by Edwin Rios in the bottom of the ninth. RHP Cody Bolton (1-4, 3.62) gave up the decisive homer. RHP Jared Jones (5.08) started and went four innings, allowing two runs on three hits and two...
Charleston ends Riverhounds’ unbeaten streak at 13 games
The longest unbeaten streak in USL Championship play this season ended with a thud Saturday night. Juan Sebastian Palma scored in the 11th minute and the Charleston Battery didn’t look back, rolling to a 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. It was the first loss for the Hounds since an...
Jets fans flock to training camp to get 1st look at Aaron RodgersVideo
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The loud “Aaron! Rodgers!” chants started almost as soon as the New York Jets quarterback stepped on the practice field. The cheers turned near deafening Saturday when Rodgers acknowledged the fans with a quick wave. “That’s my QB! Let’s go!” someone shouted. “Surreal!” said another. The...
Browns open training camp in West Virginia’s scenic mountains, begin climb toward 2023 seasonVideo
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — With the lush, green Allegheny Mountains providing a picturesque backdrop, the Cleveland Browns began preparing for an upcoming season they hope doesn’t go downhill. Looking to avoid outside distractions and perhaps forge better chemistry among players, the team opened training camp Saturday at The Greenbrier...
Recruiting by H.S. coaches under microscope after Shady Side basketball coach’s suspension
A one-year suspension is the punishment for any PIAA coach caught recruiting, but is that rule taken seriously in every case and in all corners of the state? Cardinal O’Hara, a member of the Philadelphia Catholic League, recently hired a new boys basketball coach, and some of his candid comments...
Scott Rolen and Fred McGriff to enter Baseball Hall of FameVideo
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Scott Rolen is an old-school baseball guy, but he’s grateful for the analytics of today’s game. They might have helped him get voted into the Hall of Fame. Rolen, making it on his sixth try, and Fred McGriff, elected unanimously by the Contemporary Baseball Era Players Committee,...
Thanks to DQ, Chase Elliott tries to defend NASCAR win at Pocono earned without leading a lapVideo
LONG POND — Chase Elliott had just landed from the plane ride back from Pocono when texts started coming in from friends congratulating him on his latest NASCAR victory. Hold up. What victory? “No, we ran third,” Elliott said he replied. Finished third, yes, but won the Pocono race, all...
