Sports
Kraken hope to build after disappointing inaugural campaign
May 3, 2022
SEATTLE — For all the excitement and anticipation leading up to the first puck drop, the inaugural season for the Seattle Kraken ended up looking like nearly every other NHL expansion season from the past 30 years.
WPIAL track notebook: Baldwin Invitational returns to 1-day format
When Baldwin track and field coach Ed Helbig approached the Baldwin-Whitehall School District administration about the 48th annual Baldwin Track and Field Invitational, they wanted the event to be held over two days because of covid concerns.
Column: Steven Alker cashing in on golf’s greatest mulligan
Steven Alker knows all about the lean times.
Eden Christian, Serra Catholic stay at No. 1 in Trib HSSN state baseball rankings
Last week, 10 teams fell out of the Trib HSSN state baseball rankings.
WNBA to honor Brittney Griner with league-wide floor decals as she languishes in Russia
The WNBA will honor Phoenix star Brittney Griner with a floor decal and allow the Mercury to pay her without it counting against the team’s salary cap, the league announced Tuesday.
Avonworth, Beaver stand atop Trib HSSN state softball rankings
One little slip is all it takes sometimes to lose your grip.
No shot clock for Pennsylvania high schools, says PIAA basketball committee
Time is running out for shot clock advocates.
Analysis: With Jordan Addison in the transfer portal, can Pitt still be special?
Jordan Addison’s name appeared in the NCAA transfer portal Tuesday, which likely will end the Pitt career of one of the finest pass catchers in school history — after only two seasons.
West Newton Avenue of Flags seeks volunteers to honor veterans
Volunteers are needed beginning at 9 a.m. May 14 to raise the West Newton Avenue of Flags at West Newton Cemetery, 210 Vernon Drive, for the Memorial Day holiday.
Hempfield boys volleyball rolling into 2nd half of regular season
With six players getting a late start, including three senior mainstays, the Hempfield boys volleyball team stumbled out of the gate this season and lost to Norwin in its opener.
Pirates reach 26-man limit after sending pitchers Miguel Yajure, Sam Howard to Triple-A
The Pittsburgh Pirates reached the MLB-mandated 26-man roster limit by sending pitchers Miguel Yajure and Sam Howard to Triple-A Indianapolis.
WPIAL postpones team track semifinals to Wednesday
The WPIAL postponed its team track semifinals to Wednesday because of an unfavorable weather forecast Tuesday that included afternoon rain and possible thunderstorms.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 2, 2022
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 3, 2022: Team track semifinals set
Rain may affect a busy day of WPIAL baseball and softball Tuesday, but barring storms, the district postseason should begin for one spring outdoor sport.
Trib HSSN Softball Team of the Week for May 2, 2022
Perennial softball power West Allegheny had hit a wall. After winning five of its first six games and tying for the top spot in Section 4-5A, the Indians dropped two out of three section games and fell into a tie for second place, two games out of first.
Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Week for May 2, 2022
North Hills was cruising out of the gates this spring in defense of its WPIAL Class 5A softball section crown, winning its first three games by a combined score of 37-5.
WPIAL baseball playoff clinchings through May 2, 2022
In a game with no clock, time is running out on WPIAL baseball teams outside the playoff bubble.
Bishop Canevin teammates, coach Gino Palmosina earn Class A boys basketball all-state honors
Bishop Canevin celebrated the school’s first boys basketball state title this winter and the Crusaders were rewarded for that accomplishment again Tuesday.
WPIAL softball playoff clinchings through May 2, 2022
The WPIAL softball playoff field continues to grow as the regular season continues to shrink.
