If there was ever a debate as to which sport holds the title for highest amount of excitement, drama, and intensity come playoff time, the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs ends all discussion. Where else can you find this kind of entertainment? The Boston Bruins, down by three goals to their divisional rival Toronto Maple Leafs, come back to force an overtime, and end the game with a sudden death goal in Game 7. This all happened with two goals coming 31 seconds apart under the two minute mark of ... Read More
Pirates drop series opener to Brewers by score of 5-1
The Pirates opened up a seven game home stand against the Milwaukee Brewers. No team has more success against the Pirates than the Brewers, and they continued their dominance over the Pirates on Monday night. A.J. Burnett got the nod for the Pirates and had an average start. He pitched seven innings, struck out six, and allowed four runs (three earned). He didn't get much help from his defense, as the Pirates finished the game with three errors. Above all that, Michael McKenry had an awful ... Read More
It’s not “just a game”!
I can't name many owners of professional sports teams outside of those in Pittsburgh. Sure we all know Jerry Jones, Mark Cuban and a handful of celebrities who've ventured into the business end of the sports world. But for the most part, outside of their respective cities, owners are just men behind the scenes, financing and profiting from the games we all love. And then there's Eugene Melnyk. First time I heard his name, I thought he was a character in CBS's latest installment of CSI. Matt ... Read More
Rontez Miles hoping to make the Jets roster as UDFA
While most of the publicity in New York is surrounding Geno Smith and the quarterback situation, there's a battle brewing on the other side of the ball as well. Former Cal U safety Rontez Miles, who was expected to be drafted in the 6th or 7th round, is hoping to make the Jets roster after the Jets rookie mini camp this weekend as an undrafted free agent signee. Miles has a skill set that has been particularly intriguing to the Jets coaching staff so far in mini camp. Head coach Rex Ryan has ... Read More
Eric Kush excelling during mini camp in Kansas City
When the Kansas City Chiefs selected Eric Kush in the 6th round of the NFL Draft, Kush became the highest drafted player ever from Cal U. He's been living up to that name and has shown off his skills in Kansas City already. After the first weekend of mini camp has nearly come and gone, Kush will walk away with praise and a new contract. The Chiefs have undoubtedly shown that their interest is in protecting their quarterback, whoever that may be on day one. They franchised tackle Branden ... Read More
New Faces Could Take The Pittsburgh Power Places
Nothing has been more of a glaring need for the Pittsburgh Power (2-5) during the last two seasons of football than a quarterback. Many have tried, many have failed. The problem has always been trying to fit rookies into the starting lineup when experience is needed. Pittsburgh’s newest quarterback, Steven Sheffield, may not have gotten much playing time in the past but he has spent several seasons learning the AFL game from the bench. Last year in San Antonio he had the luxury of watching ... Read More
Orpik’s overtime goal knocks out Isles; Pens advance
The last time the Pittsburgh Penguins met the New York Islanders in an overtime, elimination game, David Volek scored to complete an upset in Game 7 of the 1993 Eastern Conference Semi-Finals and spoiled the Pens' chances of winning a third consecutive Stanley Cup. In that game, the Penguins dominated, out shooting the Islanders 45-20 in a losing effort. This time, the tables were turned. Brooks Orpik scored his first career playoff goal in 106 games 7:49 into overtime to defeat the New ... Read More
Yinzer of the Week: Tomas Vokoun
When Tomas Vokoun took the goal on Thursday night, he had one thing in mind: a win. He came away with more than that, though. The Penguins are in a tough 7-game series with the New York Islanders in the first round of the NHL playoffs. Up 2-1, the Pens came in on Tuesday night to extend their lead, but instead came out with a loss. Marc-Andre Fleury allowed six goals on the night and the Pens lost 6-4. The next night, Fleury was benched and Vokoun stepped in. The game was Vokoun's first ... Read More
Winning Is A Family Affair for Erie Coaches.
Anyone who has worked in minor league sports will tell you that many of the staff, owners and players become a tight knit family. Erie calls themselves the band of brothers, united in a quest for greatness. For the Liotta brothers Shawn and Jeremy, coaching the Erie Explosion literally is a family affair. Shawn serves as head coach for the Explosion while his brother Jeremy is the defensive coordinator. The Liotta boys have been striving for perfection since their high school days at ... Read More
Week 8 preview: Pittsburgh Power at Philadelphia Soul
It’s the Pittsburgh Power (1-5) vs. the Philadelphia Soul (3-3) in a cross state battle for state supremacy. The AFL loves calling this the Keystone Collision and, make no mistake about it, both teams desperately want to win this game. Pittsburgh enters this divisional matchup still searching for answers on offense. They have made several roster moves this week trying to shore up an offense that has only gone over 40 points once this season. Quarterback Steven Sheffield has been activated from ... Read More