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Padraig Harrington’s decision when he walked down the 18th fairway Sunday was whether to play a safe approach and take a...
07/02/2025

Padraig Harrington’s decision when he walked down the 18th fairway Sunday was whether to play a safe approach and take a chance with the Broadmoor’s curling, curving greens, or be aggressive and not leave the putting to chance.

He picked the second option, knocked his shot to 8 feet, and the only big decision over the next few minutes was whether he should wait for the man he beat by one, Stewart Cink, to putt out before he tapped in to claim his second U.S. Senior Open title.

Associated Press COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Padraig Harrington’s decision when he walked down the 18th fairway Sunday was whether to play a safe approach and take a chance with the Broadmoor’s curling, curving greens, or be aggressive and not leave the putting to chance. He picked the second op...

Aldrich Potgieter made an 18-foot birdie putt on the fifth playoff hole, outlasting Max Greyserman to win the Rocket Cla...
07/02/2025

Aldrich Potgieter made an 18-foot birdie putt on the fifth playoff hole, outlasting Max Greyserman to win the Rocket Classic on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title.

“I finally got one to the hole,” Potgieter said after missed opportunities on the green by three players led to the longest playoff of the season on the PGA Tour.

The 20-year-old from South Africa is the youngest player on the tour and its biggest hitter. He became the ninth player to win for the first time this season.

Associated Press DETROIT — Aldrich Potgieter made an 18-foot birdie putt on the fifth playoff hole, outlasting Max Greyserman to win the Rocket Classic on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title. “I finally got one to the hole,” Potgieter said after missed opportunities on the green by three playe...

The Wild Things had another bullpen meltdown Saturday night and it cost them a win.Washington led Schaumburg by four run...
07/01/2025

The Wild Things had another bullpen meltdown Saturday night and it cost them a win.

Washington led Schaumburg by four runs with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning, then gave up seven runs over the next four outs and lost to the Boomers, 8-5, before 6,132 at Wintrust Field.

Washington starter Kobe Foster stymied Schaumburg over six strong innings. The lefty gave up only three hits and a first-inning run. He walked four and struck out two. Foster was pulled after throwing 91 pitches.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – The Wild Things had another bullpen meltdown Saturday night and it cost them a win. Washington led Schaumburg by four runs with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning, then gave up seven runs over the next four outs and lost to the Boomers, 8-5, before 6,132 at Wintrust Fi...

Dave Parker, a hard-hitting outfielder who was set to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame next month, has died, t...
06/30/2025

Dave Parker, a hard-hitting outfielder who was set to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame next month, has died, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced Saturday. He was 74.

No further details about Parker’s death were immediately available. The Pirates informed the crowd of his death just before the start of their game against the New York Mets and held a moment of silence.

Nicknamed “the Cobra,” the 6-5 Parker made his major league debut in 1973 and played 19 seasons, 11 for the Pirates. He was the NL MVP in 1978, won a World Series with Pittsburgh a year later and then won another championship in 1989 with the Oakland Athletics.

By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Dave Parker, a hard-hitting outfielder who was set to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame next month, has died, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced Saturday. He was 74. No further details about Parker’s death were immediately available. The Pira...

Andrew McCutchen and Bryan Reynolds hit consecutive two-run doubles during a six-run eighth inning Saturday as the Pitts...
06/30/2025

Andrew McCutchen and Bryan Reynolds hit consecutive two-run doubles during a six-run eighth inning Saturday as the Pittsburgh Pirates pulled away for a 9-2 victory over the New York Mets.

The Pirates led 3-2 when Ke’Bryan Hayes singled in a run before McCutchen and Reynols broke open the game. Hayes also had an RBI single in a three-run second that put Pittsburgh ahead 3-1.

The game was delayed for 89 minutes during the top of the second with the Mets leading 1-0.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew McCutchen and Bryan Reynolds hit consecutive two-run doubles during a six-run eighth inning Saturday as the Pittsburgh Pirates pulled away for a 9-2 victory over the New York Mets. The Pirates led 3-2 when Ke’Bryan Hayes singled in a run before McCutchen and Reynols brok...

The New York Rangers sent the 12th pick in the upcoming NHL entry draft to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, completin...
06/27/2025

The New York Rangers sent the 12th pick in the upcoming NHL entry draft to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, completing a trade that happened in January.

It gives the Penguins the 11th and 12th picks in the draft, which begins Friday.

The pick was involved in a three-team trade between the Rangers, Penguins in Vancouver Canucks. The Penguins sent Marcus Pettersson and Drew O’Connor to Vancouver, J.T. Miller went from Vancouver to the Rangers and the Penguins got Vincent Desharnais, Danton Heinen, prospects and the Rangers’ first round pick.

The New York Rangers sent the 12th pick in the upcoming NHL entry draft to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, completing a trade that happened in January. It gives the Penguins the 11th and 12th picks in the draft, which begins Friday. The pick was involved in a three-team trade between the Rangers...

There’s going to be plenty of hard throwing Wednesday in the first pitching matchup between Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes and...
06/26/2025

There’s going to be plenty of hard throwing Wednesday in the first pitching matchup between Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes and Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski.

Just don’t expect too much hard contact.

Skenes, the 2024 NL rookie of the year, didn’t allow a hit the last time he pitched in Milwaukee. Misiorowski doesn’t have Skenes’ track record, but he has given up just one hit over 11 innings in his first two career starts.

By Steve Megargee AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE — There’s going to be plenty of hard throwing Wednesday in the first pitching matchup between Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes and Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski. Just don’t expect too much hard contact. Skenes, the 2024 NL rookie of the year, didn’t a...

Tommy Pham went 3 for 3 and drove in three runs, Spencer Horwitz and Bryan Reynolds also had three hits, and the Pittsbu...
06/25/2025

Tommy Pham went 3 for 3 and drove in three runs, Spencer Horwitz and Bryan Reynolds also had three hits, and the Pittsburgh Pirates used a five-run fifth inning to beat the Texas Rangers 8-3 on Sunday and avoid a three-game sweep.

Pham tied it 2-all with a sacrifice fly in the fourth and capped the fifth-inning rally with an RBI double for a 7-2 advantage. He drove in Pittsburgh’s final run with a double in the seventh.

Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Tommy Pham went 3 for 3 and drove in three runs, Spencer Horwitz and Bryan Reynolds also had three hits, and the Pittsburgh Pirates used a five-run fifth inning to beat the Texas Rangers 8-3 on Sunday and avoid a three-game sweep. Pham tied it 2-all with a sacrifice f...

Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley rallied from three shots behind with four holes to play and birdied the 18th hole befor...
06/25/2025

Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley rallied from three shots behind with four holes to play and birdied the 18th hole before a delirious home crowd Sunday for a 2-under 68 to win the Travelers Championship.

The victory only strengthened the case for Bradley to bring his clubs to Bethpage Black for the September matches against Europe. He moved to No. 9 in the standings.

By Doug Ferguson Associated Press CROMWELL, Conn. — Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley rallied from three shots behind with four holes to play and birdied the 18th hole before a delirious home crowd Sunday for a 2-under 68 to win the Travelers Championship. The victory only strengthened the case for...

Corey Seager singled in the tiebreaking run in the sixth inning and rookie Kumar Rocker won his second straight start an...
06/24/2025

Corey Seager singled in the tiebreaking run in the sixth inning and rookie Kumar Rocker won his second straight start and the Texas Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Saturday.

Seager’s sharp single to center field scored Josh Smith and put the Rangers ahead 2-1. Marcus Semien followed with a sacrifice fly.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Corey Seager singled in the tiebreaking run in the sixth inning and rookie Kumar Rocker won his second straight start and the Texas Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Saturday. Seager’s sharp single to center field scored Josh Smith and put the Rangers ahead 2-1. Marcus...

The Wild Things scored 11 runs Saturday night at Florence.That wasn’t nearly enough to win the game.Florence scored nine...
06/23/2025

The Wild Things scored 11 runs Saturday night at Florence.
That wasn’t nearly enough to win the game.

Florence scored nine runs in the first inning and went on to beat Washington, 18-11.

The Wild Things scored five runs in the top of the first inning, which included a leadoff home run by Robert Chayka.

FLORENCE, Ky. – The Wild Things scored 11 runs Saturday night at Florence. That wasn’t nearly enough to win the game. Florence scored nine runs in the first inning and went on to beat Washington, 18-11. The Wild Things scored five runs in the top of the first inning, which included a leadoff hom...

Dennis Pierce hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the seventh inning, giving Evansville a 15-12 victory over the Wild T...
06/20/2025

Dennis Pierce hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the seventh inning, giving Evansville a 15-12 victory over the Wild Things on Wednesday night in a bizarre game at Bosse Field.

Evansville hit seven home runs – the most Washington has ever allowed in a game – and scored all 15 of their runs on round-trippers. Graham Brown hit two home runs and drove in four runs, and J.T. Benson, L.J. Jones, Keenan Taylor and J.J. Cruz each added a home run. Pierce went 4-for-5.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Dennis Pierce hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the seventh inning, giving Evansville a 15-12 victory over the Wild Things on Wednesday night in a bizarre game at Bosse Field. Evansville hit seven home runs – the most Washington has ever allowed in a game – and scored all...

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