The Pittsburgh Steelers have claimed Devin Gardner on waivers from the New England Patriots. Gardner, 23, was listed as a wide receiver by the Patriots, but had spent most of his collegiate career as a quarterback at the University of Michigan. As a senior in 2014, he started 12 games, passing for 1896 yards and 10 touchdowns while leading the Wolverines to a 5-7 record. He was noted as dual-threat quarterback for Michigan, often making plays with his legs as well as his arms. In 2013, his ... Read More
World Champs: Crosby joins elite group with world title
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby captained Team Canada to a 6-1 victory in the finals of the 2015 IIHF World Championship on Sunday. Crosby had a goal and an assist in Canada’s championship game victory over teammate Evgeni Malkin and Russia. Team Canada dominated the tournament, winning all ten games and averaging over six goals per game. Malkin and Russia were unable to repeat as champions, but he had a goal in the final and earned a silver medal. Team USA won the bronze medal game over the ... Read More
Pirates get bullpen help after extra-inning loss
The Pittsburgh Pirates have made three roster moves in order to reinforce their bullpen after yesterday’s starting pitcher Jeff Locke lasted just 3.2 innings. Relief pitchers Antonio Bastardo, Rob Scahill, Arquimedes Caminero, Jared Hughes, Tony Watson, Mark Melancon and Radhames Liz all pitched in Friday’s 11-10 extra innings loss to the Chicago Cubs. As a result, the Pirates have selected the contract of RHP Wilfredo Boscan from the Indianapolis Indians. Boscan will wear number 69 and ... Read More
Brady suspended for four games
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will be suspended for four games for his role in the Patriots playing with underinflated footballs last season. In addition, the Patriots organization will forfeit their first-round draft pick in the 2016, their fourth-round draft pick in 2017 and have been find one million dollars. The Patriots have also indefinitely suspended employees John Jastremski and James McNally without pay. Brady will be allowed to participate in off-season and pre-season ... Read More
Report: John Hynes could join Shero in New Jersey
In Ray Shero’s tenure as the general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins, no fewer than four men came out the Penguins organization to become NHL head coaches, and it looks like that trend may continue. Three of them – Michel Therrien in Montreal, Mike Yeo in Minnesota and Todd Richardsa in Columbus – are currently employed in the NHL, while Dan Bylsma is widely expected to be offered a job this offseason. Some have even speculated that Bylsma would be a good fit to re-join Shero in New ... Read More
Riverhounds fall victim to unbeaten Charleston
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds traveled to Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday. The matchup featured the unbeaten and Eastern Conference-leading Charleston Battery and the Riverhounds, one of the United Soccer League’s highest-scoring sides. The Battery took an early first half lead and they were able to hold off the Riverhounds’ attack en route to a 3-1 victory at Blackbaud Stadium. The Riverhounds have now lost four of their last five matches in Charleston. The Riverhounds took the play ... Read More
Kris Letang: veteran defenseman?
The 2014-15 season will be a forgettable one for most Pittsburgh Penguins players and fans. For defenseman Kris Letang, it’s a wonder that he can even remember it. Letang suffered at least two head injuries last season, the first coming as a result of a dangerous hit by Philadelphia Flyers forward Zac Rinaldo in January, the second after he fell awkwardly into the boards following an innocent-looking hit by Arizona Coyotes forward Shane Doan in late March. He also missed five games in late ... Read More
Some Penguins fans in Ohio could be shut out
A turbulent offseason is upcoming in the American Hockey League. Seven franchises are planning to be playing in a different city in the 2015-16 season and at least four other teams are swapping NHL affiliations. The Penguins have had their top minor league club in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. since 1999 and that doesn’t seem likely to change any time soon. But that doesn’t mean they won’t be affected by the changes. The Columbus Blue Jackets will be moving their prospects from the Springfield (Mass) ... Read More
Ray Shero to take over in New Jersey
Ray Shero has a new gig. After taking a season off, the former Penguins general manager will return to the NHL in the same capacity with the New Jersey Devils. Shero was announced as the fourth GM in franchise history in a press conference Monday afternoon. The man making the announcement, Lou Lamoriello, will step down as general manager after 28 years in that position with New Jersey. Lamoriello will remain the team’s president and oversee Shero in a supervisory role, but Shero will ... Read More
Fomer Pirates pitcher Jeff Karstens retires
Former Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jeff Karstens has retired at age 32, according to a post on his social media pages. #HanginEmUp Just would like to give a huge thank you to all my family, friends, teammates, and… https://t.co/ta07uWiJOa— Jeff Karstens (@karstens27) May 4, 2015 "Just would like to give a huge thank you to all my family, friends, teammates, and coaches for all the support you've giving me on and off the field over the years," he said in his post. "I will ... Read More