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Rob Manfred: ‘Sorry’ for Oakland fans; A’s can compete in Las VegasVideo
NEW YORK — Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred says he feels “sorry for the fans in Oakland” about the Athletics’ plans to relocate to Las Vegas but denies claims by Oakland’s mayor that the franchise used negotiations with the city as leverage. Manfred discussed the plans Monday during a meeting with...
Injuries force teams to adapt, push through in NHL playoffs
RALEIGH, N.C. — Mackenzie MacEachern went from joining the Carolina Hurricanes as a call-up from the minors to skating on the team’s top line in a road playoff game for a team struggling with injuries. “Obviously it’s a playoff game,” MacEachern said, “but it’s just trying to approach it like...
Jets agree on deal to acquire Aaron RodgersVideo
After six weeks of waiting, Aaron Rodgers is leaving behind his brilliant legacy in Green Bay and heading to the bright lights — and massive expectations — of the Big Apple. The New York Jets agreed on a deal Monday to acquire the four-time NFL MVP from the Packers, according...
De’Aaron Fox doubtful for Game 5 with broken fingerVideo
Sacramento star guard De’Aaron Fox broke the index finger on his shooting hand and is doubtful to play in Game 5 of the Kings’ first-round series against the Golden State Warriors. A person familiar with the injury said that Fox injured the finger on his left hand late in a...
Jenna Fryer: Kyle Busch helps RCR return to NASCAR’s victory laneVideo
TALLADEGA, Ala. — There were many dark days last season for Kyle Busch as his long, successful run with Joe Gibbs Racing came to an end. JGR had lost its sponsor for the two-time Cup Series champion, and the future NASCAR Hall of Famer was an expensive free agent. He...
A new favorite has emerged to be selected 2nd overall in 2023 NFL Draft
BY SPENCER URQUHART | Home Field Sports It’s been tough to figure out who the second overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, as the Houston Texans appear to be a wildcard as far as who they’re going to pick. The odds have shifted between quarterbacks C.J. Stroud and Will...
Steelers re-sign veteran special-teams standout, WR Miles Boykin
On the day the Pittsburgh Steelers introduced their newest addition to their wide receivers corps, the organization announced it was bringing back another veteran to the position room. This one, though, might not contribute as much as a wide receiver as he will on special teams. Miles Boykin signed a...
Grizzlies-Lakers NBA Playoffs spread play, plus an MLB run total: Best bets (April 24)
By SPENCER URQUHART | Home Field Sports Each day, one of our experts will offer up a best bet (or two or three) that mobile sportsbooks are offering. It might be a traditional spread bet, a player prop or one of the various odds boosts that books offer. Here are...
Steelers brass Mike Tomlin, Omar Khan prepared, ready to tackle deep NFL Draft class
Since the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season ended Jan. 8, Omar Khan has plotted his first offseason as general manager with an eye toward the NFL Draft, the lifeblood of the organization’s team-building process. He attended the Hula Bowl, Senior Bowl, the HBCU and NFL combines. He hit the road for more...
Penguins A to Z: Corey Andonovski is still learningVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2022-23 season coming to an end without any postseason action, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 49 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from...
Mark Madden: It’s easy to see Pirates navigating a .500 season
Refreshing Pirates notes. I haven’t done this for a long time because the Pirates haven’t been relevant for a long time. So here goes: • At 16-7, it’s hard to imagine the Pirates stumbling to 90 losses. It’s easy to see them navigating a .500 season. But that might change...
Hempfield grad Jacob Boord sets sights on PAC men’s javelin title for Allegheny
For Allegheny junior thrower Jacob Boord, here’s the bad news: He won’t have a chance to become a three-time North Coast Athletic Conference champion in the javelin. But here’s the good news: The Hempfield grad has a new conference to conquer. The Gators moved their athletic programs out of the...
Latrobe’s Deshawn Redfield captures Golden Gloves championship
After years of battling on the football field, Deshawn Redfield found himself chasing after his No. 1 dream. Redfield grew up watching boxing with his family and made the decision to start training at Ground Zero in Latrobe while he was in college. His training has paid off. On April...
Fox Chapel grad Neena Pietropaolo goes from team manager to key cog for Mercyhurst softball
For sports teams, end-of-the-season banquets are a time to look back at the accolades and accomplishments of the prior months. For Fox Chapel grad Neena Pietropaolo, the 2022 Mercyhurst softball banquet was a time to look ahead. Pietropaolo served as the Lakers’ manager last season, and at the end of...
Westmoreland County campus clippings: Seton Hill among nation’s best in the field
If defense wins championships, it might be a good time for Seton Hill to start shopping ring-fitters. The Griffins baseball team has a dragnet defense that is keeping opposing offenses off the field and smothering rallies. Through 37 games, Seton Hill was ranked sixth in the country in NCAA Division...
NFL Draft Guide: As usual, QBs are coveted in 1st round
The NFL never really stops, so its offseason continues with the draft starting Thursday night. The Carolina Panthers have the No. 1 overall pick and, as usual, a lot of the hype surrounds the quarterbacks. Alabama’s Bryce Young, Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud, Kentucky’s Will Levis and Florida’s Anthony Richardson are...
Jason Zucker wants to remain with the Penguins
By just about any measure, Jason Zucker’s 2022-23 season was a rousing success. In fact, he might have been one of the brightest individual triumphs for the Pittsburgh Penguins this past season. First, he was healthy for the most part. That’s a luxury he hasn’t been able to boast of...
NFL Draft primer: With plenty of vets on board, Steelers could wait to add safety depth
As certain as a broken clock tells the correct time twice a day, the Steelers could count on Terrell Edmunds lining up at strong safety each Sunday over the past five football seasons. The 2018 first-round pick missed just three of a possible 82 regular-season games, and he made 75...
Oldest living U.S. Olympic medalist, Pitt great Herb Douglas dies at 101
Roger Kingdom spoke to Herb Douglas only a week ago. Thinking about their final chat, Kingdom was saddened like so many others when he heard Herbert P. Douglas Jr., the oldest living U.S. Olympic medalist, died Saturday at the age of 101. Pitt Icon Herb Douglas, the oldest living US...
First Call: Antonio Brown avoids arrest on child support charge; former Pitt AD Scott Barnes hospitalized
Monday’s “First Call” recaps an eventful week for former Steelers receiver Antonio Brown. Former Pitt Athletic Director Scott Barnes is recovering from a medical event in California. The Pirates were the beneficiaries of a huge inning from a Red Sox rookie. And an ex-Penguin is still showing some scoring touch...
Tim Benz: ‘Gentlemen’ on the base paths, Pirates race to the NL lead in stolen bases
Among all the other things that have been going right for the Pittsburgh Pirates so far in 2023, they’ve also quietly become one of the best base-stealing teams in baseball. During their 2-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, the Pirates stole three bases, giving them 25 on the...
Madden Monday: Steelers’ 1st-round draft choice ‘will be one of these 3 players’
After months of speculation in Pittsburgh, Mark Madden of TribLIVE and 105.9 The X isn’t changing his prediction about who the Steelers will take in the first round of Thursday night’s NFL Draft. He’s still convinced the franchise will select Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr., son of former Steelers...
1st-place Pirates are hottest team, biggest story in baseball
The Pittsburgh Pirates are riding an MLB-best seven-game winning streak, have swept back-to-back series for the first time in almost five years and are off to their best start in three decades. The Pirates (16-7) are the hottest team and the biggest story in baseball, a reversal of fortunes in...
Lilia Vu wins 1st major at Chevron Championship in playoff
THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Lilia Vu relied on her grandfather’s steady hand and calm demeanor to keep her grounded during difficult times. He died in 2020, but on Sunday at the Chevron Championship with a chance to win her first major, Vu’s thoughts of her grandfather helped her once again....
Kyle Busch wins under caution at Talladega in double overtime
TALLADEGA, Ala. — Kyle Busch used miscommunication with his Richard Childress Racing crew to win at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday in double overtime and under caution. It was the second win of the season for Busch in his new No. 8 Chevrolet and second career victory at Talladega — 15...
