Pirates Place Feliz On Injured List

April 17, 2021 4:12 am

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed RHP Michael Feliz on the 10 day injured list. Feliz cracked a nail on his right middle finger. In a move to fill Feliz’s spot on the roster, RHP Sean Poppen has been recalled to the active roster. Poppen was claimed off waivers from Minnesota in October of 2020. Poppen made six relief appearances for the Twins in 2020.

Lawyer For Donald Says He Tried To Help

April 17, 2021 3:46 am

PITTSBURGH (AP) – The lawyer for Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald says witnesses and surveillance video refute a man’s claim the player assaulted him at a Pittsburgh nightclub last weekend. Attorney Casey White said Friday the video indicates Donald didn’t assault anyone but was trying to save the victim, De’Vincent Spriggs. The station aired black-and-white video that shows about a dozen men and a melee. White says five witnesses say Donald helped pull people away. Spriggs’ lawyer Todd Hollis has said Donald and others assaulted Spriggs, causing multiple injuries that required hospital treatment. Police are investigating but no charges have been filed.

Cink’s 63 puts him on top

April 17, 2021 3:50 am

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) – Two-time champion Stewart Cink has moved into position for a third RBC Heritage title, shooting a second straight 63 to set the 36-hole scoring mark at Harbour Town. The 47-year-old Cink has played his first two rounds at 16-under 126, five strokes better than Corey Conners. The previous best midway score was 129, set by Jack Nicklaus en route to victory in 1975 and matched by Phil Mickelson, who wound up third in 2002. Conners and Emiliano Grillo each fired 64s on Friday. Grillo is six back.

Pens Fall To Flyers In A Shootout

April 16, 2021 3:51 am

PITTSBURGH (AP) – Claude Giroux and Sean Couturier scored in the shootout and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1. Giroux and Couturier were the lone shooters for Philadelphia, as Jake Guentzel scored for Pittsburgh, but Carter Hart stopped Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang to seal the win. Jakub Voracek scored his eighth of the season in regulation for the Flyers, who snapped a two-game skid. The Flyers won for just the ninth time in their past 25 games. Hart stopped 31 shots for his first win in eight starts.

Pirates Fall To Padres

April 16, 2021 2:54 am

PITTSBURGH (AP) – Manny Machado hit his third home run of the season, Eric Hosmer added two hits and two RBIs and the San Diego Padres jumped on the Pittsburgh Pirates early in an 8-3 win. Machado took Mitch Keller (1-2) deep with a two-run shot down the left-field line during San Diego’s four-run first. Hosmer added a two-run single in the second. San Diego finished a seven-game eastern road trip 5-2. Keller struggled, giving up seven runs in 3 1/3 innings, a step back after pitching well in a victory over the Cubs last weekend.

Steelers Re-Sign Vince Williams

April 16, 2021 3:53 am

PITTSBURGH (AP) – Vince Williams isn’t going anywhere after all. The Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed the veteran inside linebacker to a one-year deal. The signing comes a month after the Steelers cut Williams in a cost-cutting measure. Financial terms were not disclosed but the salary comes at a significant discount against what Williams was scheduled to make in 2021 before being released in March.

Entire Pine-Richland Football Staff Fired After Allegations Of Hazing

April 16, 2021 2:53 am

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. (WPXI) — The entire Pine-Richland High School football staff has been fired. Reports say an email was sent to head coach Eric Kasperowicz informing him that his position will be advertised. Administrators had been questioning current and former players about allegations of misconduct in the locker room. Kasperowicz was supposed to meet with school administrators Wednesday night but was fired prior to the meeting. Kasperowicz won four WPIAL titles, two state championships and put the school district in the national spotlight for its success on the football field. Dozens of players showed up at the team’s football stadium angry and asking why their coaches were fired Wednesday night. They all told Channel 11 that despite a reported school investigation, there is no hazing and no wrongdoing by any of the coaches. They said Kasperowicz molded them into decent men and quality students on and off the field. Channel 11 has reached out to multiple district officials for a comment and to ask if any alleged hazing was under investigation by the police department. So far, there has been no response from anyone associated with the district.

Rodon Throws No-Hitter At Indians

April 15, 2021 2:56 am

UNDATED (AP) – Carlos Rodon has thrown the second no-hitter of the major league season, and second in five days. Rodon was two out from a perfect game before settling for a no-no in the White Sox’s 8-0 thrashing of the Indians. Perfection ended when he hit Roberto Perez on the foot with a pitch. Rodon recovered to fan Yu Chang before retiring Jordan Luplow on a grounder to third. The Chicago hurler pitched most of the night with a huge lead as Yermin Mercedes belted a three-run homer in a six-run first. Indians starter Zach Plesac was yanked after two-thirds of an inning, charged with six runs and seven hits.

Steelers Bring Back Two Players, While Browns Sign Clowney

April 15, 2021 3:00 am

UNDATED (AP) – Free Agent linebacker Vince Williams has agreed to return to the Steelers after getting cut last month. Williams was a cap casualty on March 16th, but after hitting the open market, felt it would be better to return to play in Pittsburgh. Meanwhile, the Steelers inked backup quarterback Josh Dobbs to a one-year deal according to reports. Elsewhere, free agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney has signed a one-year, $10 million contact with the Cleveland Browns, where he’ll be paired with All-Pro Myles Garrett. The No. 1 overall pick in 2014 hasn’t always played up to his reputation and has dealt with numerous injuries. The sides agreed to a deal after he completed a medical exam.

Pirates Beat Blake Snell & The Padres

April 14, 2021 3:48 am

PITTSBURGH (AP) – Jacob Stallings had three hits and three RBIs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates chased Blake Snell in the first inning of an 8-4 victory over the San Diego Padres. The game lasted 4 hours, 7 minutes, and included 17 walks, seven hit batters and 27 runners left on base. Stallings hit a two-run double off the top of the left-field fence in the first inning, then added an RBI single in the second. That helped the Pirates take a 5-3 lead en route to their third win in four games. San Diego had its four-game winning streak end as Snell retired just two of the eight batters he faced.