PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- In a recent Men's Fitness magazine article, Pirates Russell Martin discussed how he stays in shape and trains in the offseason. Being a catcher is a demanding position. It requires flexibility and quick reactions. In order to stay strong and to endure a full season behind the plate, Martin does MMA, or mixed martial arts during the winter months to gear up for a new year. But wait, MMA? The full contact combat sport that involves striking and grappling techniques and ... Read More
Rally falls short, but McDonald starts season strong
PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- The Pittsburgh Pirates attempted to rally back from a 3-0 deficient in the bottom of the ninth inning at PNC Park. Andrew McCutchen came through with a RBI single to drive in Starling Marte off the Chicago Cubs closer Carlos Marmol. First baseman Gaby Sanchez, too, picked up a RBI with a base hit of his own to bring the game within one. But Marmol was able to escape the jam and pick up the save after a strikeout and Neil Walker grounded into a game inning double play to seal ... Read More
Pittsburgh Sporting News – Elite 8
And then there were eight. The field quickly went from 64 of the best sports figures in Pittsburgh history, down to just eight. From the North Side Region, #1 Mario Lemieux and #3 Jack Lambert moved on. From the South Side Region, #5 Myron Cope, who is fresh off an upset of #1 "Mean Joe" Greene, will join #2 Chuck Noll in the regional finals. On the right side of the bracket, #1 Roberto Clemente was able to hold off #4 Sidney Crosby as he advances to take on #3 Franco Harris in the Mt. ... Read More
Pittsburgh March Madness – Mt. Washington/Station Square Sweet 16
Yesterday, we advanced four from the North Side and South Side Regions to Elite 8. For the first time in the entire tournament, a No. 1 seed was knocked off! In the South Side Region, #5 Myron Cope upset #1 "Mean Joe" Greene as Myron continues to make a run in the tournament. Also in the South Side Region, #11 Ben Roethlisberger's run came to an end as legendary Steelers coach #2 Chuck Noll advanced to the Elite 8. In the North Side Region, #1 Mario Lemieux took care of #4 Hines Ward easily. ... Read More
Tiger Woods regains his throne
The game of golf is not for anybody, but those of us who play and watch know that it is not a very forgiving game. Watching the sport might be just as tough as playing for anyone who doesn’t do it regularly. It was a sport that originated at country clubs and was only played by the wealthy. Then golf hit is booming point when some of the all-time greats like Jack Nicklaus and local legend Arnold Palmer got to playing the game. Now the game is in great hands, with one of the most popular ... Read More
Cooke, Vokoun lead Penguins to 15th straight win
It seems that with every win the Pittsburgh Penguins have had during their recent winning streak, someone different steps up. Saturday afternoon, it was Matt Cooke's turn to play hero. Cooke broke open a scoreless game in the third period by picking up a loose puck and getting it by New York Islanders goaltender Evgeni Nabokov at the 8:10 mark of the third period. Cooke's goal would be all that penguins goaltender Tomas Vokoun would need as he stopped all 35 shots he faced, as the ... Read More
Power fall to the Sharks 61-35
The Pittsburgh Power (0-2) were hoping Friday night’s game against the Jacksonville Sharks (2-0) would be an opportunity to show what they had learned after dropping the season opener to Utah 64-33. It seems all they’ve learned is that this offensive line is not adequate enough as the same problems from week 1 showed up again in a 61-35 loss to the Sharks. After getting sacked four times by a strong Utah front, Power starting quarterback Jordan Jefferson once again found himself under heavy ... Read More
Pittsburgh March Madness – Station Square Round of 32
While it wasn't quite the upset that Ben Roethlisberger was over Dan Marino, #7 Bill Cowher was able to take down the first #2 seed of the tournament. The former Pittsburgh Steelers coach was able to take down Pitt legend Tony Dorsett to advance to the Sweet 16. Joining Cowher from the Mt. Washington Region were #1 Roberto Clemente, #3 Franco Harris and #4 Sidney Crosby. To round out the round of 32 in the Station Square Region are eight of the biggest names to ever be associated with sports ... Read More
Week 2 Preview – Jacksonville Sharks Vs. Pittsburgh Power
The Pittsburgh Power (0-1) will look to rebound from a crushing 64-33 loss to the Utah Blaze this Friday as they host the Jacksonville Sharks (1-0) at Consol Energy Center. Jacksonville’s offense is led by former Power quarterback Bernard Morris. The 4th year quarterback has the ability to make plays through the air and with his legs. Last week against the Tampa Bay Storm, Morris was 24 for 31 for 269 yards, seven touchdowns and zero interceptions. He also rushed for 20 yards and an ... Read More
Pittsburgh March Madness – Mt. Washington Region Round of 32
We are halfway through the round of 32 and the South Side region sent four more Pittsburgh icons to the Sweet 16! While #1 and #2 seeds "Mean Joe" Greene and Chuck Noll took care of business handedly, #3 Dan Marino and #4 Kent Tekulve were both upset by #11 Ben Roethlisberger and #5 Myron Cope respectively. Does the Mt. Washington Region have some upsets brewing as well? #1 Roberto Clemente will go to battle with the reigning NHL MVP in #8 seed Evgeni Malkin. Can Geno pull an upset? #12 ... Read More