World’s best in for ‘exhausting’ test at U.S. Open at Oakmont C.C.
Sports
By By BILL HARTLEP TribLive 
May 7, 2025
The best golfers in the world will test themselves at the 125th U.S. Open next month at Oakmont Country Club, but it likely will be the iconic course that is the star of the show. Lightning-fast green...
Sliding mitts erupting in popularity for baseball players
Sports
May 7, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew McCutchen hasn’t had the conversation with 7-year-old son Steel yet, but the Pittsburgh Pirates star knows it’s probably coming at some point. Steel, already playing in a yout...
Utah drums up excitement with 4th pick in NHL Draft
NHL, Sports
By By STEPHEN WHYNO AP 
May 7, 2025
When the Utah Hockey Club selected Tij Iginla with the sixth pick and took 10 other players in the first draft since the team moved to Salt Lake City, fans were excited, thinking they would be in the ...
NBA, Sports
By By TIM REYNOLDS AP 
May 7, 2025
Sam Presti of the Oklahoma City Thunder was announced Tuesday as the NBA’s executive of the year, the reward for building that team into a juggernaut that won a leaguebest 68 games this season. It is ...
New Haven accepts invitation to Northeast Conference
Sports
May 7, 2025
WEST HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — The University of New Haven has accepted an invitation to become a full member of the Northeast Conference when it begins its transition from Division II to Division I on July...
SPORTS SNAPSHOTS
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May 7, 2025
BROWNSVILLE AT CALIFORNIA –– JEFF HELSEL / MVI SPORTS
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May 7, 2025
California Gold beats Rostraver Green in Bronco action Liam Saghy and Jayden Wadsworth combined to throw a two-hitter as California Gold picked up an 8-4 win over Rostraver Green. Saghy threw four inn...
Lind’s 13 Ks lead Leps over Titans
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
May 6, 2025
The two teams meet again at 7:30 p.m. at the Titan Evolution Complex in West Mifflin. All season long, the trio of West Mifflin, Belle Vernon, and Elizabeth Forward have been battling at the top of Se...
Herchelroath near perfect as Warriors clinch share
High school, Sports
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
By JEREMY SELLEW 
May 6, 2025
It was a great day to be Elizabeth Forward’s Cy Herchelroath. Not only did the senior lefty toss a five-inning no-hitter, but he smashed a two-run homer in the bottom of the second inning as the Warri...
Penguins will select 11th in draft after lottery
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
May 6, 2025
The pick will be the team’s highest since 2012 when they picked 8th overall. The Pittsburgh Penguins are scheduled to have the 11th overall selection in this year’s NHL Draft. On Monday, the league de...
Pirates blow lead in loss to Cardinals
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
May 6, 2025
St. Louis scored four runs to overtake Pittsburgh’s one-run lead and roll to a 6-3 win at home. The Pittsburgh Pirates having nosedived to 11 games under .500 in the first week of May could be seen as...
NFL, Sports
By By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer 
May 6, 2025
The Baltimore Ravens are describing it as a football decision, and it came before the NFL completed its investigation into Justin Tucker. Whatever the underlying reasons, the team is moving on from it...
Pirates search for answers after ‘tough’ homestand
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
May 6, 2025
The Pittsburgh Pirates were searching for answers after losing five times in a sixgame homestand and being swept by the San Diego Padres. Derek Shelton didn’t have many to offer Sunday. So, the Pirate...
Cherington: Pirates need to be urgent, but not ‘in a rush’
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
May 6, 2025
When asked about a stretch in which the Pittsburgh Pirates lost seven of nine games, Ben Cherington resorted to using a line the Pirates general manager admits he stole: You need to be urgent every da...
Crosby set to join Canada for World Championships
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
May 6, 2025
Sidney Crosby will play postseason hockey, after all. On Sunday, Hockey Canada announced via social media that the Pittsburgh Penguins forward was added to that country’s roster for the upcoming Inter...
Can Yankees’ Aaron Judge hit .400? Bonds couldn’t
MLB, Sports
THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL
By By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer 
May 6, 2025
Ted Williams is the last American Leaguer to hit .400, and there are actually plenty of similarities between him and Aaron Judge. The one major difference is in the strikeout column, and that’s why Ju...
Panthers have learned all about Marchand
NHL, Sports
May 6, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Brad Marchand is many things. Sarcastic, most definitely. A pest on the ice, absolutely. Someone who doesn’t mind a little bonus physicality, goes without saying. His “lit...
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High school, Sports
May 6, 2025
BENTWORTH AT FRAZIER -- MIKE DARNAY / MVI SPORTS
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May 6, 2025
BEACH SOCCER (MEN) 6:50 a.m. - FS2 — 2025 FIFA World Cup Group Stage: El Salvador vs. Italy, Group D, Victoria, Mahe 8:20 a.m. - FS2 — 2025 FIFA World Cup Group Stage: Senegal vs. Chile, Group C, Vict...
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May 6, 2025
Nylander scores twice as Maple Leafs beat Panthers TORONTO (AP) — William Nylander scored twice in the first period before adding an assist as Toronto built a big lead before holding on to beat the Fl...