The Pittsburgh Penguins have lost a second straight game after entering the third period tied with a division rival, this time falling 2-1 to the Columbus Blue Jackets at Consol Energy Center on Thursday night. This time, it was a back-breaking shorthanded goal from Columbus forward Brandon Dubinsky that put the Penguins away as they blundered yet another power play chance. The Penguins power play has now gone nine games and 20 power play chances without a goal, and at 17:43 of the third ... Read More
Archives for February 2015
With Jason Worilds exploring open market, what’s next for Steelers?
With the news that Steelers linebacker Jason Worilds is set to enter the free-agent market, the Steelers will not have some difficult decisions to make as they prepare for the 2015 season. For the Steelers, the decision to allow Worilds to determine his open market value when he officially becomes a unrestricted free agent on March 10 is not a big surprise. Already facing some significant salary cap issues, the decision to retain the pass-rushing specialist is not an easy one to make. That's ... Read More
Pirates unveil new performance center at Pirate City
The Pittsburgh Pirates today officially unveiled the new 12,240-square-foot performance center at Pirate City, the Pirates’ training facility in Bradenton, Florida. The new two-story performance center, which was constructed adjacent to the existing dining facility, combines leading edge technology with coaching, training and recovery support. It is designed to support the club’s year-round athletic performance and rehabilitation programs in Bradenton. The center includes coaches’ offices, ... Read More
Alvarez wins arbitration hearing
Pedro Alvarez has won his arbitration hearing against the Pirates and will earn $5.75 million this season. The Pirates offer was $5.25 million. Alvarez got the decision despite an all-around down year leading the league in errors committed while only posting a .231/.312/.405 slash line with 18 home runs — 18 less than in 2013. Alvarez will try to get back on track this season as he will complete the move to first base during the spring. The Pirates have no more players in arbitration ... Read More
Pens, Blue Jackets renew budding rivalry
The Columbus Blue Jackets will make their shortest road trip of the season tonight, as they will retrace the steps that they took to Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh en route to a thrilling six-game matchup in the 2014 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. It won’t be a fondly reminisced journey for the Blue Jackets, as they lost two of the three games played in Pittsburgh last spring and have lost eight of the ten regular-season road matchups with the Penguins since coming into the league in ... Read More
IUP, three other PSAC teams ranked in Atlantic Top 10
Four Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference West Division NCAA Division-II men’s basketball teams are ranked in the latest Atlantic Region top ten. Sitting at the top of the rankings are 22-2 West Liberty (Wv) and 17-8 Fairmont (Wv) State from the Mountain East Conference, which are then followed by four straight PSAC schools. Indiana University of Pennsylvania (21-5) is ranked third in the region thanks to a strong non-conference record. Gannon (18-8), currently in first place in the ... Read More
Ryan Clark retires as a Pittsburgh Steeler
Former Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark took a long road to a successful NFL career. That 13-year career came to a conclusion on Wednesday when Clark announced his retirement from the NFL. Clark announced that he will retire a Pittsburgh Steeler, after spending the best years of his career in black and gold. "I get an opportunity to retire as a Steeler, which is very important to me," Clark said on ESPN's NFL Live. "To be able to play with some of the greats in Troy Polamalu, James ... Read More
Pirates new affiliate unveils logo
The West Virginia Black Bears — a Low-A short-season affiliate of the Pirates — unveiled their new logo on Wednesday at a press conference in Morgantown, WV. PRESS RELEASE – With anticipation building for Opening Day, the Black Bears today unveiled their exciting new primary team logo that combines the scenic natural beauty of their West Virginian home with the strength and power represented by the Black Bears’ name. Opening Day of the inaugural season of Black Bears baseball is just 121 ... Read More
Report: Jason Worilds heading to free agency
According to ESPN's Scott Brown, who covers the Steelers, linebacker Jason Worilds will enter free agency. Jason Worilds is headed for free agency http://t.co/wYlJ5YXeaW — Scott Brown (@ScottBrown_ESPN) February 18, 2015 Worilds, who was brought back last year via the transition tag, saw his numbers dip last year, as he recorded 7.5 sacks (one-half less than 2013) and 41 tackles (down from 43 in 2013) in five more starts. Just because Worilds will enter free agency doesn't mean ... Read More
Duquesne looks for first A-10 road win at La Salle
The Duquesne Dukes(8-15, 3-9) look for their first Atlantic 10 road win Wednesday night, facing La Salle (14-11, 6-6) at 7:00 pm ET at the Tom Gola Arena in Philadelphia, Pa. Both teams are coming off Saturday losses; the Dukes are reeling from an 82-74 loss at UMass while La Salle recovers from a 77-69 decision to Davidson at home. Despite their record, including 0-6 in road conference play, Duquesne has been outscoring Atlantic 10 opponents by +3.0 ppg at home, with three of the Dukes’ ... Read More