Though harness racing driver Dave Palone may not be a household name to many sports fans in Pittsburgh, he's unquestionably a name you should know. Based out of local harness racing track the Meadows, Palone has quietly put together a resume that could rival the best that this sports crazed city has to offer, and it's really not even up for debate. With over 16,000 wins, which includes many wins in the premiere races in the sport, over $100 million in career earnings, induction into both the ... Read More
Who will step in at linebacker opposite Timmons?
In the third installment of some of the key questions heading into Steelers training camp, we will look specifically at the left inside linebacker position. When it comes to the inside linebacker position, it's fair to assume that Lawrence Timmons is locked in on the right side. Timmons is coming off an outstanding season where it easily can be argued he played at a Pro-Bowl level, and there is no reason to think there will be a significant decline for the eight-year pro. With that ... Read More
Steelers cornerback depth will be challenged
After looking at the offensive line as one of the the top question marks going into training camp, let's look another key question going into the 2014 season. This time, focusing on defense. Do the Steelers have the cornerbacks necessary to get the job done in 2014? If you look strictly at some of the numbers over the past three seasons, the answer to this question seems to be yes. Over that time frame, the Steelers pass defense has lead the league in fewest yards allowed twice, and ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive line hoping to stay healthy in 2014
After consecutive 8-8 seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers, it’s fair to say there are some questions and concerns heading into the 2014 season. In the coming days, we will take a closer look at some of the biggest questions marks facing the Steelers as they attempt to get back to the Super Bowl. Can the Steelers Offensive Line be productive, and just as importantly, stay healthy? The ability for the Steelers’ offensive line to play at a high level will be key factor for success in 2014. ... Read More
Worley is Pirates latest reclamation project
I have a vivid recollection of seeing Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Vance Worley pitch for the first time. It was July 31, 2011, and the Pirates were playing the final game of a three-game set against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Pirates would give up two separate leads in a heartbreaking 10-inning loss as the Phillies completed the sweep. Still dazed from the infamous "Jerry Meals" game in Atlanta earlier that week, the Pirates were reeling, and they would lose a lot ... Read More
Jim Rutherford passes early test in free agency
Pittsburgh Penguins’ general manager Jim Rutherford made it clear that he planned on keeping busy on the first day of free agency. He certainly kept his word. The Penguins were among the most active of all teams yesterday, and after yesterday's signing bonanza, there is no doubt the team will have a much different look this upcoming season. With just under $15 million in cap space to utilize, Rutherford was given the daunting challenge of deciding how to spend limited resources in order ... Read More
Penguins have work to do as free agency begins
There's certainly been plenty of questions, and a good bit of change when it comes to the Pittsburgh Penguins since they were eliminated by the New York Rangers in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With the firing of Ray Shero and Dan Bylsma, the Penguins sent a message that change was needed. Now, new GM Jim Rutherford will be asked to reshape a roster that will very likely look quite different than it did a year ago. According to Ryan Wilson from Hockeybuzz.com, the Penguins ... Read More
Pirate of the Week: Josh Harrison
Is Josh Harrison in the discussion to represent the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2014 All-Star Game? Not likely to be sure, but if you would have even brought up such a notion this time a year ago, most people would have questioned your sanity. Now, it seems the movement to get Harrison to Minneapolis is gaining traction, and he will continue to have many Pirate fans support. This season, it seems that Harrison can do no wrong, as the super-utility player seems to make his case on a daily ... Read More
Pens Make Qualifying Offers to Six
The Pittsburgh Penguins began the free agency process by extending qualifying offers to all six of their restricted free agents before the free agent signing period begins tomorrow at 12 PM. Forwards Brandon Sutter, Jayson Megna, Bobby Farnham, and recently acquired Nick Spaling all received qualifying offers, along with defensemen Simon Despres and Philip Samuelsson. A key piece in the trade that sent Jordan Staal to Carolina, Sutter was a key cog on the third line the past two seasons ... Read More
Penguins select Sam Lafferty in fourth round
With the Penguins out of the mix in the second and third round, the Penguins would have to wait until the fourth round to add talent after drafting Kaspari Kapanen in the first round last night. The Pens went for a player with local roots, forward Sam Lafferty who has played for Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts. A Brown University commit, Lafferty is originally from Hollidaysburg, Pa. The 19-year-old right winger with a high-skill level and a player who was a three-year captain at ... Read More