Matt and Steve are talking about this week in sports updates, including:
The MLB trade deadline.
Pirates made a splash with bringing in Chris Archer and Keone Kela.
Archer was traded for Glasnow and Meadows and a player to be named later.
Kela was traded for two players to be named later.
Archer is under contract through 2021 costing $27.7 Million total which is right around $8 Million a season.
Kela is under contract through 2020 at $1.2 Million.
Kela will be a closer this season with 38GP, 3 W, 3 L, and 24 S 3.44 ERA
Dodgers: Manny Machado and Brian Dozier
Brewers: Mike Moustakas
Astros: Roberto Osuna (suspended) P 75 game for domestic charges.
The Riverhounds took two losses in a row before a win with the Richmond kickers in town.
Nico Brett had two goals and Fitzpatrick also came in with a goal.
The Hounds are in 3rd with 20 MP, 37 Points, 25 GF, 10GA.
The Hounds have TFCII coming to town.
In PGA Tour news, The Open Championship came and went with Francisco Molinari as the First Italian to win.
Some big names were in it until the end, but Molinari was too good.
DJ won the Canadian Open that finished on Monday due to weather. It was his 3rd win this season and 19th overall.
It's the Firestone CC on the South Course in Akron OH.
NFL Hall of Fame inductees have been named: Bobby Beathard Contributor, Robert Brazile LB, Brian Dawkins S, Jerry Kramer LB, Ray Lewis LB, Randy Moss WR, Terrell Owens WR, and Brian Urlacher.
The Hall of Fame game will be held on Thursday Night Football on the NFL Network with the Bears and the Ravens.
Urban Meyer is placed on paid administrative leave after rumblings that he knew about the domestic abuse that an assistant coach Zach Smith has against him.
While Meyer is on leave, OC Ryan Day is acting head coach.
Malkin is celebrating his 32nd birthday, and Crosby turns 31.
How long do we see them playing?
The Pirates were HOT HOT HOT but have cooled a bit. They're not yet cold.
Errors caused the 9-2 loss to the Cubs who newly acquired Cole Hammels who was on the hill.
Steelers Camp is underway.
The guys are working hard at St Vincents and putting in work.
AB, Villanuva left practice early with soreness but is expected to be fine.
Mike Hilton is feeling more comfy at camp and looking to make more of a impact at Corner.
The Steelers' first preseason game is in Pilly.
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