http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/other/ General sports coverage en-us Copyright 2009, post-gazette.com. Thu, 9 Jul 2009 21:01:10 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/includes/2007design/images/150x30pg_now_logo.gif http://www.post-gazette.com/ 144 39 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09190/982750-139.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml In less than 48 hours, Lance Armstrong will have answered the last unresolved question about his capacity to win an eighth Tour de France: Can he still climb? Thu, 9 Jul 2009 01:54:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09190/982744-139.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml INDIANAPOLIS -- Michael Phelps removed his goggles, tore off the two caps he was wearing, tossed them on the deck and turned around to check the scoreboard. Thu, 9 Jul 2009 01:47:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09190/982741-136.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml By his own admission, life as a professional golfer is not something for Nathan Smith. Thu, 9 Jul 2009 01:42:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09190/982748-136.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- The 64th U.S. Women's Open begins today at the Old Course at Saucon Valley Country Club, approximately 280 miles across the state from where it will be staged in 2010. Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:32:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09190/982746-136.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Inbee Park is looking forward to playing the Women's Open as the defending champion, even though she's struggling. Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:10:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09190/982491-139.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml Twenty-two games in 26 days. That was the challenge facing the Chartiers Valley/South Fayette American Legion baseball team and manager Jason Sharp. Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09190/982494-139.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml When Ernie Banks' name is bellowed out by the public address announcer, the Washington Wild Things' first baseman is often greeted by cries of "Let's play two" or "Hall of Famer." Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09190/982495-139.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml Justin Abbott did not always have a rubber arm. Abbott, a 2006 Seton-LaSalle High School graduate, would get a tired arm just like any other pitcher ... but he kept pitching. Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09190/982502-139.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml Bill Segar is a busy guy during the summer months. Segar is president of the Allegheny Valley Colt League and also manages Monroeville's American Legion baseball team. Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09190/982504-139.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml The open tryouts conducted by the Allegheny Valley team before each Greater Pittsburgh Federation League season was more important than ever this year. Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09190/982515-139.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml Ryan DeFrancesco isn't necessarily the loudest member of the Pittsburgh Colts semipro football team, and he doesn't require the spotlight to always be on him. Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09190/982519-139.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml Moon's American Legion baseball team will most likely have the best record of the 16 teams that qualify for the Allegheny County playoffs. Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09190/982523-139.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml Heidi Goeller and Stephanie Quatchak stand guilty as charged. These two 17 year olds, along with 16-year-old Kelsey Brazell, are accused of "horsin' around" -- big time. Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09190/982524-139.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml On paper, the newly formed Pittsburgh Riverbandits have the talent to compete for a Greater Pittsburgh Federation League title. Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09190/982529-139.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml For many runners, a marathon represents the ultimate challenge of the sport. For Jeff Gleason and his running buddies, though, a marathon barely gives them enough time to stretch their legs. Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09190/982743-136.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml Today's tee times, results at Far Hills, N.J. no. 1 tee 7 a.m. ---- Laura Davies, a-Meghan Stasi, Brandie Burton 7:11 a.m. Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09190/982782-275.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml What happens at LeBron's camp stays at LeBron's camp. Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09189/982421-139.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml Prize money in the world's biggest fishing tournament, this month in Pittsburgh, will not be attached to pay creditors in the bankruptcy of the tournament's parent company. Wed, 8 Jul 2009 13:28:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09189/982533-139.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml Sports editor Jerry Micco takes your questions on anything and everything in the sports world. Wed, 8 Jul 2009 13:26:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09189/982410-139.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml Calling his team "simply awesome," Lance Armstrong was nearly decked out in yellow again. Wed, 8 Jul 2009 01:12:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09189/982341-140.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml Three local women will be part of the U.S. dragon boat team that will compete in the 2009 World Dragon Boat Races in Prague, the Czech Republic, Aug. 27-30. Wed, 8 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09189/982393-139.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml It's amazing enough that Laura Marietta, 26, won the Women's National Open Canoe Championship for the third time in a row Sunday. Wed, 8 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09189/982407-275.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml The Atlanta Hawks have reached an agreement to re-sign Mike Bibby to a three-year deal. Wed, 8 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09188/982216-275.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml Jason Kidd isn't going anywhere. The free-agent point guard has agreed to sign a three-year contract for more than $25 million to remain with Dirk Nowitzki and the rest of the Mavericks. Tue, 7 Jul 2009 05:37:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09188/982218-136.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml It wasn't that Ryan Sikora disliked being a salesman or peddling foam products. Tue, 7 Jul 2009 05:37:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09188/982264-139.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml If age is Lance Armstrong's enemy, then experience is his friend. Tue, 7 Jul 2009 05:37:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09187/982061-132.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. -- Dale Coyne never felt quite like this. Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09187/982063-132.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Kyle Busch climbed out his car window, pulled off his gloves and helmet in disgust and started walking back toward the finish line. Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09187/982064-140.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml BRIGNOLES, France -- Lance Armstrong just wanted to stay out of trouble on a scorching day that one rider felt was better suited for baking bread. Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09187/982083-136.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml Tiger Woods made it a hat trick of victories in tournaments played host by PGA Tour stars, this one the most meaningful of all because it was his own. Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09187/982086-139.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml WIMBLEDON, England -- Roger Federer hoisted the trophy and celebrated making Grand Slam history, a year removed from an epic five-set final when he left Wimbledon a broken man, his title ripped Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09187/982106-139.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml Tammy Sutton-Brown had 22 points and nine rebounds, leading the host Indiana Fever (8-2) past the Atlanta Dream, 78-74, for their franchise-best eighth consecutive victory. Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400