There has been a lot of talk this off-season about the Steelers last couple of drafts. Many fans are upset with the Steelers last few drafts and believe they need to turn things around in 2013 to get back to the playoffs. The problem with that thinking is that the last three drafts for the Steelers haven’t been all that bad. In fact, the Steelers have found some very good players the last three years. The reason many fans may be looking down on the last few drafts is, most likely, due to the ... Read More
Paterno Saga Continues
Jerry Sandusky is a name that all of us will remember forever but wish we wouldn't. It is certainly a name that Sue Paterno will have engrained in her life forever. On Friday we released a copy of the letter that Sue Paterno, the wife of Penn State legend Joe Paterno, released telling the public that she was openly challenging the Freeh report. The Freeh report was a report of the findings of those who were allegedly involved with the Sandusky scandal. Today, on ESPN Outside the Lines, her ... Read More
Devils capitalize on Pens’ poor discipline
Stefan Matteau, Adam Henrique, and Bobby Butler each scored a goal, Martin Brodeur made 27 saves, and the New Jersey Devils snapped Pittsburgh's five game win streak, defeating the Penguins 3-1. With the win, they move one point ahead of the Penguins for the division, and conference, lead. The game, particularly for the Penguins, was as messy as the weather 12 hours prior in New Jersey. Pittsburgh gave ten power play opportunities to the Devils, who scored two power play goals late in the ... Read More
Yinzer of the Week: RMU’s Lucky Jones
While Robert Morris' basketball team continues to fly under the radar, Lucky Jones continues to quietly put up numbers. This past week with two wins over St. Francis (PA) and LIU Brooklyn, Jones averaged 15.5 points and 5.5 assists. Wednesday night he was perfect from the floor, shooting 3-3 from the field and 13-13 from the free throw line. He's the first player to be completely perfect since Louisville's Samardo Samuels did it back in 2010. The game before going 100 percent from the field, he ... Read More
Sue Paterno Makes First Public Announcement
Sue Paterno, the widow of former Penn State great Joe Paterno, officially addressed the public today. This is the first public statement made by Sue since her husband's passing. Pittsburgh Sporting News will keep you current with this story as more develops. ... Read More
Steelers Wide Receiver Coach Leaves for Duke
The Steelers wide receiver coach, Scottie Montgomery, has left the team to become the offensive coordinator for Duke. Montgomery became the Steelers wide receiver coach in 2010 and was considered to be one of Mike Tomlin's "guys." As was Amos Jones the Steelers formed special teams coordinator who left for the same job in Arizona. The question is whether Tomlin is cleaning house with his coaches or if the Steelers front office told him to get rid of these guys. Either way the Steelers ... Read More
Pens score five in the second period; down Caps 5-2
This game was just a case of two different teams heading in two completely different directions. The Pittsburgh Penguins overcame an early deficit by scoring five straight goals in the second period en route to their fifth straight win. Meanwhile, the Washington Capitals lost their third straight and are now a league-worst 2-8-1 on the season. Despite the records, this game had a lot of hype and anticipation for obvious reasons. The rivalry of Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, the Penguins ... Read More
Steelers Off-Season issues being blown out of proportion in some areas
The Steelers will have a difficult off-season, yes. They will have to make some tough decisions and Steeler Nation will have to say goodbye to some players that they aren't yet ready to say goodbye too, but that doesn't mean the Steelers are facing the apocalypse as so many seem to assume. According to Spotrac.com, the Steelers have 51 players currently signed to deals for the 2013 season including those players signed to future/reserves contracts. The total amount owed to those 51 players is ... Read More
The Future of the Pirates’ Outfield
When forecasting the Pirates of the future, many fans focus on the possibility of a star-studded pitching staff featuring the likes of Gerrit Cole, Jameson Taillon, and Luis Heredia. While the thought of a pitching staff featuring three potential aces is exciting- especially considering the Pirates’ lack of legitimate frontline starters in recent memory-the future pitching staff is not the only reason for excitement. The Pirates could wind up with one of the better outfields in baseball in the ... Read More
Ben Lovejoy traded to Anaheim
Late Wednesday night, the Penguins traded defenseman Ben Lovejoy to the Anaheim Ducks for a 5th round pick in the 2014 NHL draft. Simultaneously, the Penguins recalled Upper St. Clair native, Dylan Reese from Wilkes-Baare. Lovejoy started the season as the seventh defenseman for the Penguins. After two games, he was given Simon Despres's starting spot. But, after Matt Niskanen went down with a lower body injury, the Penguins inserted Lovejoy back into the lineup, only to see the defense ... Read More