‘Unpredictable’ free agency on tap for NHL
NHL, Sports
By By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer 
June 30, 2024
NHL free agency opens Monday, less than a week since Commissioner Gary Bettman presented the Stanley Cup to the Florida Panthers. The offseason comes at you fast, and with all of it packed into a shor...
Buffalo looks to buy out Skinner
NHL, Sports
By By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer 
June 30, 2024
The Buffalo Sabres officially moved on from Jeff Skinner, the top-paid forward on the team’s roster, by buying out the final three years of the veteran’s contact on Sunday. The move comes a day after ...
Lyles pushed but wins 200 to keep double hopes alive
Olympics, Sports
By By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer 
June 30, 2024
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — In the wee hours the night before his 200-meter final, Noah Lyles sent a shout-out on social media to the sprinters in Jamaica, egging them on to help make the upcoming Paris Olymp...
Cole returns as Yankees top Blue Jays
MLB, Sports
June 30, 2024
TORONTO (AP) — Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 31st home run, Gerrit Cole pitched five innings for his first win of the season and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-1 on Sunda...
Hello SEC: It’s party time for Oklahoma, Texas
NCAA, Sports
June 30, 2024
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Bye-bye Big 12, hello SEC. Texas and Oklahoma are finally making their long-awaited conference switch. But first, it’s time to party with Bevo (the longhorn) and Pitbull (the huma...
Other Sports, Sports
June 30, 2024
SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — George Russell clinched Mercedes’ first win of the season at Formula 1’s Austrian GP after taking advantage of a late clash between McLaren driver Lando Norris and championsh...
Sports Columns, Sports Scoreboard
June 30, 2024
2004 • Tim Kelly gazed skyward at an ominous blanket of gray in anticipation of yet another disappointment for his Belle Vernon American Legion team. The skies opened up right after the Sidewinders to...
Davis wins Rocket Mortgage Classic for second time
Other Sports, Sports
June 30, 2024
DETROIT (AP) — Cam Davis was preparing for a playoff when Akshay Bhatia’s 4-foot putt started left, went right, touched the edge of the cup and rolled away. Joy and pain. Davis won the Rocket Mortgage...
Climes narrows list down to 3
High school, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
June 28, 2024
The Warriors’ monster lineman expects to choose a school in the coming weeks. One of the top college football prospects in the Mon Valley is one step closer to making a decision on where he wants to p...
Wilson leading Marie Slagus Howard Hanna’s turnaround
High school, Local Sports, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
June 28, 2024
Steel City Summer Basketball League’s top pick is thriving with her new team. When Slagus Howard Hanna selected Allie Wilson first overall in the Steel City Summer Basketball League draft, it envision...
Dubas comfortable with Crosby contract talks
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
June 28, 2024
LAS VEGAS — There is little doubt the Pittsburgh Penguins and their captain, Sidney Crosby, will maintain a wonderful marriage that has lasted nearly 20 blissful years. The only questions are the deta...
New assistant Quinn will take over Pens’ power play
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH Trib Total Media 
June 28, 2024
LAS VEGAS — Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan and new assistant coach David Quinn share a lot of common traits. A New England accent. The same alma mater (Boston University) And similar facial feature...
Shipley within four strokes of lead at PGA’s Rocket Mortgage Classic
Other Sports, Sports
June 28, 2024
By Trib Total Media Mt. Lebanon’s Neal Shipley turned in a second straight big-time round in his first tournament on the PGA Tour, moving within four strokes of the lead at the Rocket Mortgage Classic...
Lakers look to lock down LeBron with moves
NBA, Sports
June 28, 2024
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Three days after LeBron James’ podcast partner became the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach, the team drafted James’ oldest son, Bronny. Unless they rename the franchise after h...
Phillies’ Harper hurts hamstring on game’s final play
MLB, Sports
June 28, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper limped off the field with an apparent hamstring injury after making the final out for the Philadelphia Phillies in their 7-4 loss to the Miami Marlins on Thursday nigh...
The Olympics have a French connection, not just Paris
Olympics, Sports
June 28, 2024
PARIS (AP) — Ever wondered why French is spoken during medal announcements at the Olympic Games? The truth is that while the ancient Olympics originated in Greece, its modern incarnation is very much ...
Steeplechaser stumbles through water, misses spot
Olympics, Sports
June 28, 2024
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Steeplechaser Olivia Markezich stumbled through the water after one jump, then barely regained her balance, only to tumble to the ground after clearing the final barrier. With the ...
Teen star may try for rare Olympics-World Cup double
Olympics, Sports
By By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Soccer Writer 
June 28, 2024
Linda Caicedo is at one moment fierce on the soccer field, dancing around defenders and baffling goalkeepers. The next, she is all teenager, celebrating goals by making a heart with her hands. The 19-...
Braves rip Pirates, 6-1
MLB, Pittsburgh
June 28, 2024
ATLANTA (AP) — Marcell Ozuna drove in three runs with a bases-loaded double in Atlanta’s five-run third inning, Charlie Morton gave up only three hits to Pittsburgh, his former home, and the Braves be...
Umpire walks off, Belle Vernon-Charleroi ‘no contest’
High school, Local Sports, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
June 27, 2024
After a bad call at home, umpire calls the game and walks off the field after arguments and ejections during Belle Vernon-Charleroi legion game. There was a walk-off in the PA Legion Baseball game Thu...