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Lisa Saylor fondly remembers growing up in Bellevue. Born in the borough in 1968, Saylor recalls walking to and from school daily, along with the bustling commercial district that was Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue’s main thoroughfare. “Multiple drug stores, multiple eateries, shoe stores, Isaly’s was here,” she recalled. “It was very
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Nick Saban’s 2011 Alabama Crimson Tide went 12-1, finished the season ranked No. 1 and shut out LSU to capture the BCS National Championship. Yet years later, Saban remained agitated with his team’s Week 12 performance versus Georgia Southern of the FCS, specifically the defense’s performance against the Eagles’ triple
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The week ahead At Marlins 6:40 p.m. Tuesday (SN PIT) 6:40 p.m. Wednesday (SN PIT) 1:40 p.m. Thursday (SN PIT) • The Miami Marlins are one of several teams that the Pirates must leapfrog if they are to eventually reclaim one of the National League’s three wild-card positions. That makes
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When the Pittsburgh Pirates brought in veteran Marcell Ozuna on a $12 million contract for 2026, they thought he could add pop to an offense that struggled across the board the prior year. The Pirates’ offense did end up improving by leaps and bounds, but Ozuna wasn’t much a part
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The week ahead Vs. Diamondbacks 6:40 p.m. Monday (SN PIT) 6:40 p.m. Tuesday (SN PIT) 12:35 p.m. Wednesday (SN PT) • The Pittsburgh Pirates went 3-3 in their first two series after the All-Star break vs. the Guardians and Yankees. Beginning Monday, the Pirates’ gauntlet of facing playoff-caliber teams continues
3 months ago
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The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned right-handed pitcher Khristian Curtis back to Triple-A Indianapolis Sunday morning ahead of their series finale vs. the Cleveland Guardians. Curtis’ departure returns the Pirates’ active roster to 26 players. On Saturday evening, in Game 2 of the Pirates’ doubleheader at Progressive Field, Curtis made his MLB
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The two times that he’s been called up to the big leagues so far this summer have resulted in nearly identical experiences for Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Antwone Kelly. Last month, in need of bulk relief, the Pirates recalled Kelly from Triple-A Indianapolis only to quickly send him back down
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Brandon Lowe is not unfamiliar with being snubbed from the All-Star Game. In 2021, with the Tampa Bay Rays, he enjoyed his most statistically robust campaign as a big-leaguer, hitting 39 home runs with 99 RBIs. Yet no invitation to the All-Star Game was forthcoming. “Not All-Star, not a Silver
3 months ago
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The MLB All-Star break is usually welcomed by players, who relish an opportunity to rest for a few days, spend time with family and reset for the final portion of the season. The Pittsburgh Pirates are doubtless welcoming the brief annual pause, and yet, on the heels of an impressive
3 months ago
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The Pittsburgh Penguins’ desire to develop a pair of brothers did not just begin last month, when they drafted twins Liam and Markus Ruck in the first and second rounds. Before the Ruck brothers, the Penguins added the Hayes brothers: Avery Hayes having joined the organization before the 2023-24 American
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The week ahead All-Star break 8 p.m. Monday — Home Run Derby (Netflix) 8 p.m. Tuesday — All-Star Game (FOX) • The Home Run Derby and All-Star Game are being held at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Heading into the weekend, seven players had confirmed participation in the Home Run
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