After the first three weeks of the season for the Pitt Panthers, it might be fair to say the running game is firing on all cylinders. The Panthers are fourth in the NCAA in total rushing yards (1,033) and rushing average per game (344.3), and only Arkansas has better numbers among BCS conference teams. A combination of outstanding play by the Panthers offensive line, and the workmanlike efforts of sophomore James Conner, have made the Pitt rushing attack an unstoppable force. Conner leads the ... Read More
Seton Hill, Edinboro drop season openers
The bright lights were shining on the field Thursday night as two PSAC West teams kicked off the 2014 season. Unfortunately, they both came away with a loss on opening night. Seton Hill had the unfortunate task of playing against Shippensburg on the road and came up on the wrong side of a 55-30 score. After Shippensburg opened up a 20-2 lead, Griffins quarterback Drew Jackson found FJ Williams for a 65-yard pitch-and-catch for the score. A Seton Hill fumble recovery on defense could've ... Read More
Young talent gives Penn State hope for improved season
When James Franklin took over the program at Penn State, a lot of uncertainty was cast over the Nittany Lions, as would be expected for any head coach taking over any program. Being thrown into the fire with a football program that had been under the national spotlight for not-so-good reasons could be enough to make the best of head coaches squirm. Being thrown into that same fire with a sophomore quarterback may have been even worse. But Franklin took everything in stride and it's paid ... Read More
PSAC West Pigskin Preview: Gannon
After finishing 6-5 and 3rd in the PSAC West in 2013, the Gannon Knights are slated to finish fifth according to this year's preseason poll. Although the team returns nine offensive starters, the team will be replacing its best player from a season ago at the running back position. In 2013, the Gannon Knights were possibly one of the best stories of the PSAC West despite just having a 6-5 record. The Knights recorded their first winning season since 2010 and hope to keep that momentum ... Read More
Getting to know Nick Kingham
With September call ups getting ready to start, one of the more intriguing prospects not only for the Pirates, but all of MLB is pitcher Nick Kingham. Kingham has been rated among the top 100 prospects by Baseball America and is consistently ranked among the very best of the Pirates prospects, certainly worthy of note considering so much emerging talent such as Jameson Taillon, Austin Meadows, Tyler Glasnow, Reese McGuire, and Alen Hansen, among others in the Pirates system. After starting ... Read More
Training camp notes from Latrobe
Another day down as Steelers continued their final week of training camp at St Vincent's College in Latrobe with two joint practices with the Buffalo Bills. This was the first time the Steelers have held a joint practice with another NFL team during the eight-year tenure of head coach Mike Tomlin. Both Steelers and Bills fans packed St. Vincent's and were treated to great weather and plenty of action. Here's some of the quick hits I can share with the readers as the Steelers get ready to take ... Read More
Top Developing Stories at Steelers Training Camp
Football never dies in western Pennsylvania, but after a Penguins playoff run and the current success of the Pirates here in the middle of summer, it may have been easy to put the Pittsburgh Steelers on the back burner. Go ahead and crank up the heat, because Mike Tomlin and the black and gold began training camp Friday at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, and there is plenty to discuss. Here is a smattering of what to expect, who to watch for, and what to hope to see develop leading up to the ... Read More
Wheeling Nailers start busy offseason
The Pittsburgh Penguins haven’t been the only local hockey team around having a busy offseason as their ECHL affiliate, the Wheeling Nailers have had a busy week as well forming their roster for the 2014-15 season. Wheeling’s first move of the offseason was re-signing forward Patrick McGrath. During his first season in Wheeling, McGrath became a fan favorite thanks to his willingness to drop the gloves. The 21-year old played in 45 regular season games and six playoff contests with the ... Read More
Wild Things take two of three from Rockford
The Washington Wild Things took home another series win Sunday, splitting a doubleheader with the Rockford Aviators. Washington won the first game, 12-7, but dropped the second one, 4-3. The doubleheader began with a bang for Washington, which scored six of its 12 runs in the opening inning. Stewart Ijames got things started with a bases loaded two RBI-single. Carter Bell, William Beckwith and Garrett Rau all drove in runs to take a quick 6-0 lead. Rockford would add runs in the first, ... Read More
April 13: Pittsburgh Sporting News video cast
Watch LIVE as our guys break down the Pens-Blue Jackets series, Dan Bylsma and Mike Tomlin's job security and of course, the Pittsburgh Pirates. ... Read More