Mount Rushmore is one of the most iconic pieces of Americana that we have in this country. Located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore honors four of the most iconic Presidents to ever lead the United States of America. As I was sitting in class on this fine President’s Day I began to ponder, who would be the four faces that would represent the Pittsburgh Sporting world if it was decided to carve out a Yinzer style of Mount Rushmore up on Mt. Washington? Now picking four faces ... Read More
Golden Knight of the Week: Rogerio Livramento
Gannon's men's basketball team has been on a mission the second half of the season. Now, after two wins this week, they are in sole possession of the top spot in the PSAC West. That success came in large part to Rogerio Livramento. In Gannon's first win, a 71-54 decision over Edinboro, Livramento played his role off the ben, snapping a three-game winning streak by the Fighting Scots at the Hammermill Center. Livramento scored six points on 3-of-7 shooting. He also picked up a rebound, a steal ... Read More
PSN Videocast Episode 5: Rewind
In case you missed it, our Michael Waterloo, Jon Pennline, Travis Berardi, Gar Bercury and the Trib's Daniel Dudley discussed Team USA's hot start, whether or not we know who Pitt basketball is, A.J. Burnett's signing in Philly, concerns over the starting rotation and if Andrew Lambo is getting an unfair shake. Remember, we have our live show each Sunday at 11 a.m.! ... Read More
Pittsburgh Sporting News Videocast: Episode 5
This week, Michael Waterloo, Gar Bercury, Travis Berardi, Jon Pennline and Daniel Dudley discuss the Olympics, tons of Pirates talk, Pitt basketball, A.J. Burnett, Jason Worilds/LaMarr Woodley and much more. ... Read More
Face Off Friday: Woodley or Worilds?
Derek Markovitz — The 2013 season ended with a lot of what ifs? What If Maurkice Pouncey doesn't get hurt eight snaps into the season; what if Le'Veon Bell and Heath Miller were ready to go in week one; what if Keenan Lewis was retained. Lewis was one of three starters that the Steelers let walk in free agency. Two of them are in the prime of their careers. That being said, Mike Wallace was as good as gone as soon as he turned down the offer that Antonio Brown accepted. However, Lewis should ... Read More
Ennis sinks Pitt at the buzzer
Syracuse freshman point guard Tyler Ennis played a major role down the stretch the last time No. 1 Syracuse and No. 25 Pitt hooked up, but that was nothing compared to what Ennis had in store for the Panthers when the undefeated Orange visited the Petersen Events Center Wednesday night. Ennis drained a walk-off three-point shot at the buzzer from just inside half court as Syracuse remained unbeaten with a dramatic 58-56 victory. Talib Zanna, who led Pitt (20-5, 8-4 ACC) with 16 points and ... Read More
Engelland’s value can’t be overlooked
A few months back, we had asked the question of whether the Penguins lack grit heading into the season. While this club could still use some of that intangible as we inch closer to the playoffs, Deryk Engelland has proven that he will answer the bell when push comes to shove. Last month, we rated Engelland as one of the ten best fighters in Penguins history. In 2011, former NHL enforcer Jim Thomson selected Engelland as the best fighter in the NHL, calling him, "the hardest puncher by ... Read More
Is Pitt’s James Robinson the most under-appreciated player in the nation?
If you’re around this Pitt basketball team frequently, then you likely have a high appreciation for exactly what Panthers' point guard James Robinson brings to Jamie Dixon's team. If not, you probably just see a guy averaging only 8.3 points and 4.0 assists per game and don't have a full appreciation for exactly how good of a season Robinson is having. If that's the case you are not alone as Robinson could be the most under-appreciated players in all of college basketball. But make no ... Read More
Joey Porter returns to Steelers as defensive assistant
One of the most controversial and beloved players of the Pittsburgh Steelers early 2000’s teams is returning to his old stomping grounds. The team announced on Tuesday that four-time Pro Bowl OLB Joey Porter has been hired as a defensive assistant coach. The Super Bowl XL champion will help mentor young outside linebackers in the 3-4 scheme of Defensive Coordinator Dick LeBeau. “We are excited about having Joey back with the Steelers family. Joey spent a number of years with Pittsburgh ... Read More
Slippery Rock clinches conference tourney berth with win over UPJ
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Slippery Rock University’s men’s basketball team made a jaw-dropping 95.7 percent of its free throws Saturday afternoon en route to an 88-77 win over visiting Pitt-Johnstown in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Western Division action in Morrow Field House. SRU sank its first six charity tosses before senior guard Sa’Quan Davis missed the first of a two-shot opportunity at the midway mark of the second half. The Rock then coolly canned the final 16 shots from the ... Read More