MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
August 26, 2024
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Yasmani Grandal hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning, sending the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Bryan De La Cruz was hit by a pitch from ...
Patterson shows offense the way to the end zone
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER Trib Total Media 
August 26, 2024
DETROIT — The way he hit the hole and ran virtually untouched to the end zone, high-stepping on the way in, it looked like Cordarrelle Patterson might have been returning a kickoff Saturday for the Pi...
Pitt’s fortunes rest on dramatic offensive changes
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JERRY DIPAOLA Trib Total Media 
August 26, 2024
When Pat Narduzzi spoke to his team one day early in training camp, he made the 2024 season personal for his players. “I told the guys … ‘This is team 135. This is the 135th edition of Pitt football. ...
‘Called shot’ Ruth jersey sells for $24 million
MLB, Sports
August 26, 2024
DALLAS (AP) — The jersey Babe Ruth wore when he called his shot during the 1932 World Series, hitting a home run to center field, sold at auction early Sunday for over $24 million. Heritage Auctions s...
Olympics, Sports
August 26, 2024
SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Just four days before the start of the Paralympic Games, the athletes village was buzzing with activity on Saturday as athletes from 168 delegations were settling into their...
Michigan receives notice of allegations related to sign-stealing investigation
NCAA, Sports
By By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer 
August 26, 2024
Michigan has received the final version of a notice of allegations from the NCAA related to an investigation into an in-person scouting and sign-stealing operation being run by a football staffer, the...
Abanikanda’s long run helps Jets beat Giants in preseason finale
NFL, Sports
August 26, 2024
Jets defense sacks Tommy DeVito 8 times in 10-6 win. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Israel Abanikanda helped the New York Jets get out to an early lead with a highlight-reel run. Their sack-happy defens...
Entering Pirates’ HOF with Leyland ‘special’ for Bonds
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media 
August 26, 2024
Being inducted into the Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame with Barry Bonds made it “extra special” for Jim Leyland, even if their roles were reversed Saturday at PNC Park. Where the brash Bonds was humb...
Summit Academy beats Frazier to snap 17-game skid
High school, Sports
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
By JEREMY SELLEW 
August 26, 2024
For only the second time in 30 games, Summit Academy picked up a win on the football field. Demetrius Crosby scored on touchdown runs of 69 and 13 yards, the second of which provided the winning margi...
Sports, Sports Columns
August 26, 2024
2013 • The Belle Vernon Area girls soccer team’s record speaks for itself. They have made 10 straight playoff appearances, six section titles in eight seasons and many players who went on to have succ...
Pirates take advantage of Reds’ bullpen woes
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
August 24, 2024
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan De La Cruz drove in a pair of runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Cincinnati Reds 6-5 on Friday night. The Pirates had dropped nine straight one-run games since th...
Sports
August 24, 2024
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Hall of Fame rules could speed up Belichick’s induction
NFL, Sports
By By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer 
August 24, 2024
Bill Belichick could be eligible to be selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2026 instead of 2029 following significant changes made to the selection process. The Hall of Fame announced the ne...
Nationals’ Dylan Crews to make debut Monday
MLB, Sports
By By BEN NUCKOLS AP Sports Writer 
August 24, 2024
The Washington Nationals plan to call up outfielder Dylan Crews, the No. 3 prospect in Major League Baseball, to make his debut Monday night against the New York Yankees, a person familiar with the de...
Leyland hopes all ‘wounds have healed’ with Bonds
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By TIM BENZ Trib Total Media 
August 24, 2024
The pair will be inducted into the Pirates Hall of Fame Saturday along with Manny Sanguillen. When the Pittsburgh Pirates announced their franchise Hall of Fame class for 2024 back in May, Jim Leyland...
5 things to watch in Saturday’s preseason finale
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI Trib Total Media 
August 24, 2024
If something about Saturday’s Pittsburgh Steelers preseason finale feels a little bit … different … perhaps it relates to the disruption in your typical August circadian rhythm. The game in Detroit ag...
Clark’s progression answers questions
Other Sports, Sports
August 24, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark entered the WNBA amid a myriad of questions about how she would handle the transition to pro basketball. Three months into her professional career, the answer seems c...
NFL, Sports
August 24, 2024
Bears’ Coleman III stretchered off the field after tackle against Chiefs KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bears cornerback Douglas Coleman III was immobilized on a stretcher and taken from Arrowhead Stadium in...
Korda’s 68 gives her 3-shot lead at British Open
Other Sports, Sports
August 24, 2024
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Nelly Korda looks to be back to her dominant best at the home of golf. The top-ranked American mastered more blustery conditions at St. Andrews by shooting a bogey-free, 4...
Richardson leads scoring drive as Colts beat Bengals
NFL, Sports
August 24, 2024
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Anthony Richardson led a touchdown drive on his first series against Bengals backups Thursday night, but the rest of his night was a struggle. The Colts quarterback got his first...