LANDOVER, Md. - The Steelers fell to 0-2 in the preseason last night with a 24-13 loss to the Washington Redskins. Ben Roethlisberger started the game and completed five passes in six attempts for 66 yards. The only incompletion was an interception thrown to Redskins defensive lineman Ryan Kerrigan, who returned the ball 22 yards for the Redskins first touchdown at the time. Markus Wheaton caught three passes for 52 yards and Emmanuel Sanders pulled in two catches for 39 yards. First-year ... Read More
Snedden’s Take: The Unique Evolution of Pittsburgh the Sports City: Past, Present and the Possible Future
When people think of the city of Pittsburgh here in 2013, very rarely does the industrial past of the region influence the opinion of people from around the Country. Pittsburgh, once known as the most important city in America doing the World War II era, has come along way from its smoke-filled past and steel forged history. While a great deal of the world now knows Pittsburgh as a leading provider of health care treatment, rarely do people refer to our city without bringing up professional ... Read More
One more strike could mean Ta’amu is out
Back in October, Steelers’ rookie defensive tackle Alameda Ta’amu was arrested in the Southside of Pittsburgh for driving under the influence. That was really just the major offense that he was charged with, but he was also charged with attempting to flee, resisting arrest, and driving the wrong way down a way one street. So you’d think after that, that he would never even think of driving with alcohol around him let alone under the influence. Well think again. Just yesterday, Ta’amu ... Read More
Pittsburgh March Madness – Final Four
After a few days off, it's time for the Final Four of Pittsburgh March Madness. For two weeks, the fans have voted for 64 different athletes as they went head-to-head in a March Madness-type bracket. We here at Pittsburgh Sporting News ranked 64 of the most influential athletes, coaches and announces throughout the history of our prestigious city. After many upsets and questionable picks, only four remain. North Side Region: #1 Mario Lemieux - The savior of the Penguins franchise both ... 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
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
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
Pittsburgh March Madness – South Side Region Round of 32
The North Side Region advanced the top four seeds to the Sweet 16. #1. Mario Lemieux, #2. Honus Wagner, #3. Jack Lambert and #4. Hines Ward all advanced. In the South Side Region, there are some interesting match ups. #1. "Mean Joe" Green takes on #9. Joe Mullen in the battle of the Joe's. Legendary announcer, #5. Myron Cope, will look to continue his run against former Pirate turned announcer, #4. Kent Tekulve. #11. Big Ben had a big upset in the first round as he took down Mike Webster. Ben ... Read More
Pittsburgh March Madness – North Side Round of 32
You guys did it! The first round of Pittsburgh March Madness is complete as we move onto the round of 32. While there were some great match ups in the first round, this is where it will get interesting. Pittsburgh is full of so many historical sports figures, that just a few votes will prevent someone from moving on to the Sweet 16. In the North Side Region, #1 Mario Lemieux will go against #8 L.C. Greenwood. Two legends on their respective teams. #5 Mike Ditka will take on #4 Hines Ward ... Read More