When it comes to playing the Rangers, the past few seasons have not been too kind to the Penguins. The Broadway Blueshirts have ended the Pens' last two seasons, and boast an 11-1-1 record in the last 13 meetings including playoffs. The Penguins urgency finally paid off Thursday night. Behind three goals late in the second period, the Penguins cruised to a 4-1 win over the Rangers at Consol Energy Center. The first period was rather slow with both teams heading into the intermission tied at ... Read More
Student-athletes take on parenting role
In college, time flies. The “greatest four years of your life” go by in an instant. With the exams, social life and extra-curricular activities, time is precious for a college student. For a student-athlete, the time management skill comes into play even more, as they aren’t only juggling their time in the classroom and out, but also in the gym or on the field. Student athletes have an argument that they should be paid, given the amount of money the institution is making off of them, and ... Read More
Williams out, Roethlisberger questionable for Sunday
Adam Jones was rehearsing his apology to Steelers receiver Antonio Brown on Friday morning, as word came out that the All-Pro receiver will miss Sunday's game against the Broncos with ongoing concussion symptoms. The news got worse for the team, as it was announced that running back DeAngelo Williams would miss the contest on Sunday, while quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will be questionable. According the Jason Mackey of DK on Pittsburgh Sports, Martavis Bryant said that Roethlisberger was ... Read More
Ben Roethlisberger carted off with shoulder injury
It was chippy at Paul Brown Stadium, after Ryan Shazier put a big hit on Gio Bernard of the Bengals. It got worse after, as Vontaze Burfict sacked Ben Roethlisberger on third down, forcing the Steelers QB to land on his shoulder, which he was favoring upon getting up. #Bengals Vontaze Burfict pile drives #Steelers Ben Roethlisberger into the ground pic.twitter.com/ipiovSfcJ1 — The Sports Daily (@SportsDailyBlog) January 10, 2016 Roethlisberger was carted off the field, as Landry Jones ... Read More
Penguins fire Johnston, Agnew; Sullivan to take over
It was just a matter of time. And on Saturday morning, time ran out on Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Johnston as the team announced through a team-issued release that Johnston and assistant coach Gary Agnew were relieved of their duties effective immediately. “I felt it was time for a coaching change because our team has underachieved,” general manager Jim Rutherford said in the release. “Our expectations are much higher with this group of players." Taking over for Johnston will be Mike ... Read More
At least Pittsburgh isn’t Cleveland
City of bridges, city of champions. That's Pittsburgh for you. Well, for a national broadcast, you can't forget about the incline that is shown each game. Really, it's easy money if you're a betting man or woman. And those national broadcasts happen often for Pittsburgh because of the success of its three teams. You know who they don't happen often for? The city of Cleveland. Let me preface this by saying this isn't a Cleveland-hate post. I actually enjoy the city quite a bit, and actively ... Read More
J.A. Happ signs with Toronto
Last year, the Pirates and their fans were hopeful that they'd be able to retain free-agent catcher Russell Martin. Then, Martin went home, as the Canadian signed with the Toronto Blue Jays, creating a hole — at the time — at catcher for the Pirates. This year, the big question was whether or not the Pirates would be able to retain free agent pitcher J.A. Happ, and according numerous reports, the Pirates and Happ had mutual interest in signing a deal to keep the 33-year-old left-handed ... Read More
Roethlisberger leads Steelers in win over Browns
When the Pittsburgh Steelers made Ben Roethlisberger active prior to Sunday's game, it raised a few eyebrows, given that the veteran quarterback was carted off of the field with a foot injury last week. In hindsight, the call couldn't have been better, as Roethlisberger came in to fill in for starter Landry Jones, who injured his left ankle. Best back-up quarterback in the league? Well, at least for one week, as Roethlisberger led the Steelers to a 30-9 victory over the Cleveland Browns on ... Read More
Starling Marte wins first Gold Glove Award
There's been talk over the past few years that Starling Marte should move to center field, as he's the superior defender. On Tuesday night, he has the hardware to back it up, as he won his first career Gold Glove Award for his play in left field for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Marte beat out Justin Upton of the San Diego Padres and Christian Yelich of the Miami Marlins to take home the award. Marte's arm was a big reason for winning the award, as he led all National League outfielders with 16 ... Read More
POLL: Which Pirates player should win the Gold Glove Award?
Three Pirates were nominated for the Gold Glove Award at their respective position, but which one deserves to take home the award? [poll id="150"] ... Read More