After dropping the first game of the series on Friday night in overtime, a game in which they were largely outplayed, the Penguins returned with a vengeance in Game 2 on Sunday night, blanking the New York Rangers 3-0. While Game 2 is never a "must-win" situation in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Penguins played as if there was no tomorrow, out shooting and out-chancing the Rangers by a wide margin. Game 3 is tomorrow night at Madison Square Garden. New York started out with three ... Read More
Pittsburgh Power Earn Soul Stirring Victory Over Division Rival Philadelphia 65-57
Consol Energy Center finally belongs to the Pittsburgh Power again. The Pittsburgh Power (4-3) led wire to wire for a crucial 65-57 divisional win over the Philadelphia Soul (3-4) in front of the home crowd Saturday night. This was the first win for Pittsburgh at home over Philadelphia in franchise history. Tommy Grady had a stellar game controlling the Power offense, finishing the night 32 of 45 for 316 yards, eight touchdowns and zero interceptions. His favorite target on the night was ... Read More
Pens Drop Game 1 to Rangers in OT
Derick Brassard scored in overtime to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game One of a new playoff series at Consol Energy Center. The New York Rangers lead the series 1-0 and continued the Penguins streak of five overtime playoff losses in five tries at the four year-old arena. New York took a 2-0 lead in a first period that was very poorly played by the hosts. Benoit Pouliot and Brad Richards netted the goals for the Rangers, but the Penguins turned things around in a dominant second ... Read More
Pittsburgh Power Return Home To Do Some Soul Searching
It’s time to stop the bleeding. The Pittsburgh Power (3-3) return home this week to take on the Philadelphia Soul (3-3) in a key divisional matchup. The Power are in the middle of a two-game losing streak that saw them lose on the road to both of the league’s undefeated teams. Philadelphia is riding a three-game winning streak after an 0-3 start. Pittsburgh will be looking for their first win over Philadelphia at home in franchise history. Power quarterback Tommy Grady has to shake off ... Read More
Face Off Friday: Who should the Steelers draft with their first pick?
Jeff Snedden — The Steelers have many needs heading into this draft. In the other Face Off article here today, you will hear one of our writers talk about why Michigan State DB Darqueze Dennard should be the Steelers top selection next weekend. It makes sense, the Steelers will be in need of a new starting CB in 2015 after Ike Taylor – more than likely – calls it quits. While I like Dennard, I also consider at least five more prospects in this draft pool to be just as talented and ... Read More
Orioles Sweep Doubleheader Via Wieters’ Walk-Off
For five innings, the Pittsburgh Pirates (10-18) were well on their way to a much-needed road win and series/doubleheader split with the Baltimore Orioles (14-12). And then, as it seems is the only way for this struggling club as of late, it all went awry. Brandon Cumpton was cruising and had a 4-0 lead heading into the bottom of the sixth, but the Orioles bats awoke and chased the young spot starter. JJ Hardy's RBI single off reliever Bryan Morris tied the game and earned Cumpton a ... Read More
Bad Luck “Chuck” Falls in Twinbill Opener
Following three days off, one scheduled and two due to rainouts in Baltimore, the Pirates and Orioles finally took the field for a single-admission doubleheader on Thursday. Game One began at 4:05 on a day that, conveniently, both teams originally were scheduled to be off. Pittsburgh (10-17) entered having lost five of six and picked up right where they left off, losing 5-1 in the opener of the twinbill. Charlie Morton (0-4) had another rough start, though he was certainly not entirely to ... Read More
Pitt Notebook: Derrick Randall Suspended following DUI Arrest
The Pitt basketball program took another hit on Tuesday when the school announced that backup center Derrick Randall would be suspended indefinitely. Randall was arrested early Tuesday on Rutgers University's campus and charged with driving while intoxicated, use of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of a controlled dangerous substance. “The incident involving Derrick Randall is not only surprising, but incredibly disappointing,” coach Jamie Dixon said in a statement. ... Read More
Malkin’s hat trick just enough as Pens edge Blue Jackets to win series 4-2
After the first forty minutes of play, the Penguins looked like they would finally coast against the seventh seeded Blue jackets to advance to the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. When the horn sounded at the end of the game, however, there was a sense of relief. Evgeni Malkin scored a hat trick and Brandon Sutter added his third goal of the series en route to a 4-3 win over Columbus. The Penguins, leading by a seemingly comfortable 4-0 margin, ended up barely edging out the upstart Blue ... Read More
Passion improve to 3-0 with win over Sharks
PITTSBURGH – Despite the unusual cold, rainy temperatures in Brooklyn, New York, the Pittsburgh Passion bring a victory back to Pittsburgh with a final score of 31-6 over the New York Sharks, improving their record to 3-0. The Passion Offense was led by Quarterback, Lisa Horton who finished her third career 100-yard rushing performance tonight, ending with 108 rushing yards with one rushing touchdown, along with 164 passing yards and one passing touchdown to Amanda Haeg. Fullback, Kadesha ... Read More