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Penguins preseason game moved from “Hockeyville” winner

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Emergency officials and CSX personnel gather near the site of a freight train derailment, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, in Hyndman, Pa. A freight train carrying hazardous materials partly derailed early Wednesday, setting train cars and a garage on fire and prompting emergency officials to evacuate nearby residents. (Steve Bittner/The Cumberland Times-News via AP)

The Latest: Unclear how long residents will be evacuated

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A fire burns at the site of a freight train derailment, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, in Hyndman, Pa. A freight train carrying hazardous materials partly derailed early Wednesday, setting train cars and a garage on fire and prompting emergency officials to evacuate nearby residents. (Steve Bittner/The Cumberland Times-News via AP)

Town evacuated after freight train derails, catches fire

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Cincinnati Reds' Billy Hamilton (6) celebrates with teammates Homer Bailey (34) and Tucker Barnhart (16) after hitting a three-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon duruing the second inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Hamilton, Winker power Reds past Pirates 9-1

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 9, 2017, file photo, Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish adjusts his hat as he works the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, in Arlington, Texas. As the hours tick down to baseball's trade deadline, three standout pitchers remain at the center of attention. Sonny Gray, Justin Verlander and Yu Darvish each have the potential to help a contending team down the stretch, and if any of them are traded Monday, July 31, 2017, it would certainly spice up what has been a fairly pedestrian stretch of deals so far. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez, File)

MLB-best Dodgers go all-in to add Darvish at trade deadline

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Pirates hold onto McCutchen, send reliever Watson to Dodgers

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin walks between players as they warm up during practice at NFL football training camp at Latrobe High School in Latrobe, Pa., Friday, July 28, 2017. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Youth movement over, Steelers defense now all grown up

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Police: Snapchat video shows drinking in SUV before 3 die

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Colorado Rockies' Carlos Gonzalez (5) points to Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl after a wild pitch during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 22, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Marquez, Rockies beat Pirates 7-3 after benches empty

By DENNIS GEORGATOS - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen smiles after scoring on an infield single by David Freese off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jeff Hoffman in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, July 21, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Bell has 4 hits, McCutchen 3 as Pirates beat Rockies 13-5

By MICHAEL KELLY - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Josh Harrison, right, celebrates with Andrew McCutchen as he returns to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run off Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Junior Guerra during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, July 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pirates rally past Brewers 4-3 in Marte’s return

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Chad Kuhl, left, collides with Milwaukee Brewers catcher Stephen Vogt during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Monday, July 17, 2017. Kuhl was out. Both players were shaken up on the play and Vogt left the game. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Polanco goes 4 for 4, Pirates top Brewers 4-2

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Brewers head out for 10-game road trip

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Man gets 30 years in prison for interstate molestation case

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FILE - In this March 17, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins assistant Rick Tocchet, right, talks with an official during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, in Pittsburgh. The Arizona Coyotes have named Rick Tocchet as head coach, replacing Dave Tippett, who parted ways with the franchise after last season. Tocchet spent the past three seasons as an assistant coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins, a stint that included consecutive Stanley Cup championships. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Coyotes hire Rick Tocchet as head coach

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Delta adds daily nonstop flights from Pittsburgh to Boston

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Gerrit Cole follows through on a a two-run single off Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ben Lively during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, in Philadelphia. At right is catcher Andrew Knapp. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Correction: Pirates-Phillies story

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

In this June 24, 2017 photo Seneca Rocks rises behind the Monongahela National Forest Discovery Center in eastern West Virginia. The crag draws serious rock climbers though guides say they also bring novices up its easier routes to the summit. (AP Photo/Michael Virtanen)

West Virginia peaks draw experienced climbers and novices

By MICHAEL VIRTANEN - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Jordy Mercer (10) is greeted by Gregory Polanco (25) after driving him in with a two-run home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Sunday, July 2, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Belt leads Giants over Pirates 5-3 for 6th straight win

By WES CROSBY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2016, file photo, Dallas Stars goalie Antti Niemi (31) blocks a shot on goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche in Dallas. The Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins will look a lot different as they go for a three-peat. The Penguins signed defenseman Matt Hunwick and goaltender Antti Niemi and lost defensemen Trevor Daley and Ron Hainsey and center Nick Bonino on the first day of free agency on Saturday, July 1, 2017. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Pens lose free agents Kunitz, Bonino, Daley, re-sign Schultz

By STEPHEN WYNO - Associated Press