Tonight, the stars will shine even brighter in Las Vegas when the NHL Awards take place. And this time, what happens in Vegas won’t just stay there. There are three Pittsburgh Penguins up for awards — Sidney Crosby for the Hart Memorial Trophy, Jim Rutherford for GM of the Year and Pascal Dupuis for the Masterton Trophy. Here’s a look at their chances and who we think will take home the hardware. Hart Memorial Trophy (NHL MVP) Finalists: Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins), Patrick ... Read More
Pirates allow 22 hits in 15-4 loss to Giants in Boscan’s first start
In an inning with a grand slam and a two-run home run, it was a walk that did the Pittsburgh Pirates in. In the fourth inning, starting pitcher Wilfredo Boscan engaged in an 11-pitch epic battle — the kind they write songs about — with San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford. Crawford fouled off seven pitches and eventually drew a walk. The next batter the tired Boscan faced, Giants’ left fielder Angel Pagan, hit a grand slam. That fourth inning only got worse; the first seven batters ... Read More
Breaking down Penguins’ 2016-17 schedule
Pittsburgh Penguins fans, start your countdown — there’s just 113 days until the Penguins open the 2016-17 season at home against the Washington Capitals on Oct. 13. The Stanley Cup champions will raise the championship banner for just the fourth time in team history at Consol Energy Center before the game’s start. The Penguins, who were founded in 1967, will be celebrating their 50th season. The full schedule was released Tuesday, and it looks like it could be a very good season for the ... Read More
Penguins’ complete schedule for 2016-17 season
Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins released their full schedule for the 2016-17 season. The Penguins will open at home on Thurs., Oct. 13, 2016, against the Washington Capitals, and Pittsburgh will end its season in New York against the Rangers. Here's a look at the complete schedule. You can a breakdown here. October Opponent Time (EST) Thurs., Oct. 13 vs. Washington Capitals 7:00 p.m. Sat., Oct. 15 vs. Anaheim Ducks 7:00 p.m. Mon., Oct. 17 vs. Colorado ... Read More
What can we learn from Jameson Taillon’s three major league starts?
Welcome to the Show, kid. Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Jameson Taillon has only made three starts in his short MLB career, but he’s made an impression with each and every one of them — especially in his second start, where he had a no-hitter going into the seventh inning. So what kind of future does the 24-year-old prospect have in the big leagues? He’s had an up-and-down journey to this point. Highlights: second overall pick in the 2010 overall draft, striking out Ryan ... Read More
In HBO profile, Bruce Arians remains “pissed” about parting with Steelers
After the 2011 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers and offensive coordinator Bruce Arians parted ways. The Steelers tried to pass it off as Arians’ retirement, but in a recent profile on HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, Arians confirmed what most already knew: He was fired. And he was “pissed” about it. According to Arians, he was told by head coach Mike Tomlin that a new contract was coming. Then, Arians told journalist Andrea Kremer, a different kind of call came. “(Tomlin) said, ‘I ... Read More
Penguins win Stanley Cup, beat Sharks 3-1 in chaotic Game 6
On the sport's biggest stage, it was the Pittsburgh Penguins' stars who shone brightest. In an epic Game 6 against the San Jose Sharks, the Penguins won, 3-1, and hoisted Lord Stanley's Cup at SAP Center. Captain Sidney Crosby was awarded the Conn Smythe trophy as the MVP of the playoffs. Sure, the Penguins were unable to win the series at home in front of their fans, but over 16,000 people gathered at Consol Energy Center to watch and cheer for Pittsburgh. And they got to see quite the ... Read More
Penguins, Sharks honor Gordie Howe before Game 6
The word “hockey” is pretty much synonymous with the name Gordie Howe. So, when Howe, Mr. Hockey himself, passed away Friday at the age of 88, it sent shockwaves throughout the sports community. Now, before Sunday's Stanley Cup Final Game 6, the Pittsburgh Penguins and the San Jose Sharks will take a moment to honor Howe, who wore the number nine. At SAP Center, the Sharks created a teal “9” with tonight's t-shirt arrangement. And both the Penguins and the Sharks will skate during ... Read More
Which team got the better of the Neil Walker-Jon Niese trade?
Tonight, Neil Walker will walk into PNC Park in an unfamiliar role: outsider. And Jon Niese will pitch against a team that knows him all too well. In December, a trade between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Mets sent shockwaves through both organizations. The Pirates sent beloved local boy Walker to the Big Apple in return for starting pitcher Niese, who had spent his entire career with the Mets. Now, in Monday night’s game, the two players will face their former teams for the ... Read More
Penguins drop Game 3 to Sharks in overtime, 3-2
Two overtime games in a row, two overtime goals by rookies. But this time, it was San Jose Sharks rookie Joonas Donskoi — not the Pittsburgh Penguins' Conor Sheary — who played hero, winning the game for the Sharks, 3-2, 12 minutes and 18 seconds into overtime in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals. On his home ice, the Finnish rookie delivered San Jose its first-ever Stanley Cup game win and cut the series deficit in half. (The Penguins lead, 2-1). Donskoi made a nice move around the back of ... Read More