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Pirates slugger Josh Bell gets All-Star nod; Felipe Vazquez not included
Josh Bell was named to his first All-Star Game as a reserve first baseman Sunday, but Felipe Vazquez, one of the National League’s most effective relievers, was not included on the list of pitchers initially named to the team. That could change, however, if an injury opens up a spot...
Knapp looks to defend WPGA Amateur title
So how did Oakmont native Sean Knapp spend his Sunday as he prepared to defend his title at the West Open Amateur? By playing against some talented friends at Hannastown Golf Club in Greensburg. The hotly contested match included Latrobe’s Brady Pevarnik, Pittsburgh’s Rick Stimmel, Ligonier’s David Brown, Greensburg’s Kevin...
Brewers edge Pirates on Eric Thames’ 8th-inning HR
MILWAUKEE — Eric Thames is figuring out how to excel as a part-time player. Much to the dismay of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Thames homered leading off the eighth inning to lead the Milwaukee Brewers past the Pirates, 2-1, on Sunday. The Pirates dropped two of three in the series against...
Alex Morgan grabs attention, adjusts game at Women’s World Cup
LYON, France — After collecting five goals in her first game, Alex Morgan is getting a lot of attention at the Women’s World Cup — from defenders. The U.S. forward has been shut down scoring-wise since her splash in the opener, as opponents have honed in on her, often with...
Win at Wimbledon last year brought Djokovic back to top form
WIMBLEDON, England — A year ago, Novak Djokovic arrived at Wimbledon in a rut. Still working his way back from elbow surgery, still fine-tuning a new service motion, he was more than 24 months removed from his most recent Grand Slam title. His ranking had tumbled out of the top...
Mark Madden: Phil Kessel hit his sell-by date; Penguins GM Jim Rutherford acted
Five years ago, Jim Rutherford traded a point-per-game player for a guy who wasn’t. On June 27, 2014, the Penguins sent winger James Neal to Nashville for winger Patric Hornqvist. Neal had 61 points in 59 games the season prior. Hornqvist had 53 points in 76 games. Neal’s production can’t...
Kiski Valley Legion still searching for consistency on offense as playoffs near
In baseball, it takes being solid in all three phases of the game to make a serious run at a championship. Playoffs are where weaknesses are exposed. The Kiski Valley District 31 Legion team is set with pitching, but the hitting has been inconsistent and the defense has been suspect...
Alex Galchenyuk excited to tackle tough task after trade to Penguins
In explaining his rationale for trading winger Phil Kessel to the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday night, general manager Jim Rutherford said he wanted to add players to his locker room who weren’t content with their accomplishments and were excited to be Pittsburgh Penguins. He checked those boxes with Alex Galchenyuk....
After trading Phil Kessel, Penguins can dip toes into free agent pool
As of now, the trade Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford made Saturday night will be remembered as the Phil Kessel-for-Alex Galchenyuk swap. By Monday afternoon, it could have a slightly different flavor. Before saving $1.9 million in salary cap space by completing the Kessel deal, Rutherford said the Penguins...
Neal Huntington says Pirates’ Chris Archer will see doctors before next start
Chris Archer is tentatively scheduled to pitch Wednesday night against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park, but general manager Neal Huntington said Sunday that may depend on his visit with team doctors. Archer left the game Friday in Milwaukee after four innings with hip soreness. Huntington said the team would...
Jordan Berry seeks better start to training camp, season with Steelers
The first two balls that left Jordan Berry’s right foot foreshadowed the type of season the Australian punter would have for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2018. On the fourth play of season, in the season opener at Cleveland, Berry hit a punt that traveled just 31 yards and went out...
Pirates’ Josh Bell to participate in Home Run Derby
Josh Bell will be the fourth Pittsburgh Pirates player this century to participate in the Home Run Derby, the team confirmed Sunday morning. His 22 HR are the most by a N.L. switch hitter before the break since 2011.Now he's taking his talents to the #HRDerby ??@JBell_19 | #BELLieve pic.twitter.com/Zzxe3CvcT5—...
Former Steeler Charlie Batch ‘doing a little better’ after being hospitalized
After participating in a series of youth football camps, one in Mexico, former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch landed in the hospital this weekend with what he termed a bacterial infection and “severe” dehydration. “I’m doing a little better,” Batch said via text Sunday afternoon. “At home relaxing at this...
Ye Olde Slugfest: Yanks top Red Sox 17-13 in MLB Euro debut
LONDON — Rest assured, British fans: Most baseball games are not like this, not even the crazy ones between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. Major League Baseball arrived in Europe on Saturday night with Ye Olde Slugfest. Each team scored six runs in a first inning that...
Brewers, Woodruff snap Pirates’ winning streak
MILWAUKEE —Brandon Woodruff said he hasn’t thought much about the possibility of playing in his first All-Star Game. The Milwaukee Brewers right-hander may want to start giving it some serious thought. Woodruff cruised to his National League-leading 10th win of the season, Eric Thames homered and tripled, and the Brewers...
Answering 8 burning questions about the Phil Kessel trade
The first question that springs to mind after the Pittsburgh Penguins traded winger Phil Kessel to the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday night is the easiest one to answer. Friday, Dec. 6. That’s when the Coyotes visit PPG Paints Arena this season, giving fans the chance to show their appreciation for...
Fisheries surveys show a musky mixed bag
So you want to catch some fish, huh? Well, here’s a tip. Start by casting your line where the fish are. Pretty sage stuff there, I know. Confucius-esque, almost. But if you want to catch fish, you’ve got to know what waters the fish call home and in what sizes...
4 years, 2 Cups: Remembering Phil Kessel’s time with the Penguins
April 11, 2015: Kessel records a goal and an assist in a 4-3 shootout loss to Montreal in what would be his last game in a Toronto jersey. Despite recording 394 points in 446 games over six seasons, the Leafs are, according to Toronto Sun columnist Steve Simmons, growing tired...
Much-anticipated NBA free agency finally arrives
Kawhi Leonard is planning meetings in Los Angeles. Kevin Durant will do the same in New York. Those are the cities where they’ll begin free agency. Where they will end it will finally start to get clearer soon. NBA teams will start opening their checkbooks at 6 p.m. Sunday, when...
Penguins trade Phil Kessel to Arizona for Alex Galchenyuk
The long-rumored split between the Pittsburgh Penguins and popular winger Phil Kessel finally happened Saturday night, and it wasn’t exactly the prettiest divorce of all time. The Penguins sent Kessel, a fourth-round pick and defense prospect Dane Birks to the Arizona Coyotes for winger Alex Galchenyuk and defense prospect Pierre-Olivier...
Serena Williams says she’s healthy, ready for Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England — It’s hard to know exactly what Serena Williams will be able to do over the next two weeks at the All England Club. On the one hand, partly because of an injured left knee, Williams is short on matches and training time this season, factors she cited...
Women’s World Cup roundup: Sweden, Netherlands advance to semifinals
With Germany out of the way, Sweden believes it could win it all. Stina Blackstenius scored the go-ahead goal just minutes into the second half, and Sweden surprised Germany with a 2-1 quarterfinal victory Saturday night at the Women’s World Cup. It was Sweden’s first victory over Germany in a...
Receiver Donte Moncrief catching on with Steelers
On the retreat to his Georgia lakehouse in May, Ben Roethlisberger brought along 10 of the Pittsburgh Steelers skill position players. Among the collection of wide receivers, tight ends and a running back, nine were Roethlisberger’s teammate last season. The 10th was someone who had been with the organization for...
Megan Rapinoe makes statement with play for U.S. women
PARIS — With a colorful vocabulary and manner to match her pinkish-purple hair, Megan Rapinoe stands out simply by being Megan Rapinoe. She celebrated her two goals in the quarterfinal match against France at the Women’s World Cup by raising both arms in victory, reminiscent of Russell Crowe in “Gladiator.”...
Blackhawk grad Brendan McKay wins MLB pitching debut for Rays
Blackhawk graduate Brendan McKay didn’t disappoint in his major league debut Saturday. Given an audition with the Tampa Bay Rays, McKay took a perfect game into the sixth inning and wound up throwing six shutout innings, giving up only one hit and one walk while striking out three. He earned...
