Van Slyke sits amid Pirates lineup shuffle
Pittsburgh star Andy Van Slyke will miss two midseason games as Jim Leyland rests him amid a slump. Orlando Merced moved into the No. 3 spot, but the Pirates lost 4-3 to San Francisco. Leyland stressed the rest is not a benching, with Van Slyke seeking to rebound alongside Jay Bell as Bonifay prepares extension talks before the All-Star break.
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Rangers’ aggression shuts down Vancouver power play
Vancouver trails 2-1 in the Stanley Cup final as New York’s aggressive forecheck has Vancouver 0-for-17 on the power play through three games. Canucks players and coach Pat Quinn say the Rangers’ pressure hampers entry and setup, and Vancouver must start converting on the man advantage to avoid elimination.
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Pirates fall to Giants as Swift silences bats in Pittsburgh
Barry Bonds sat, and the Pirates offered little offense as Bill Swift dominated eight innings. Swift, activated off the DL, allowed one run on three hits while Pittsburgh’s lineup struggled through a six-week drought. Matt Williams doubled in the decisive ninth for the Giants after an intentional walk of Bonds.
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New Castle Post 343 Suffered No-Hitter Loss in Weekend
New Castle Post 343 split a Saturday doubleheader with B B Rooners, then beat Sharpsville 7-4 in a Mercer County League game. Pat Manes threw a no hitter in the opener for the Rooners as New Castle lost 7-0, while Post 343 rallied for an 8-7 win in game two.
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Butler high school hires Sam Albert as new coach
Sam Albert, 40, becomes Butler High School's head football coach, the Tornado's third in as many years, bringing a reputation for motivational style and enforcing a 2.5 GPA rule for players. He replaces Bill Bohren who left for Salem High. Albert previously led Valley High to a 26-7-1 record in three seasons and wore shorts and combat boots to spur his team. The move follows infighting and coaching changes in the district and includes Art Walker taking over at Shady Side Academy after a long Mount Lebanon tenure.
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Mangino Eyes Pro Golf Path After Open Qualifier Success
Westminster College golfer Mangino aims to turn professional, eyed Nike Tour path and summer tournaments including Tri-State Open and New Castle News Tournament. Caddie and former teammate Chip Filer predicts rise within a year as Mangino targets U S Amateur Qualifier at Sunnehanna. He credits Open qualifiers as his strongest confidence boost and plans to complete his degree while refining his game.
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