Bob McKenzie of TSN is reporting that Penguins ownership has hired Morgan Stanley to look into a possible sale of some or all of the team. Pittsburgh Penguins potentially for sale. Details here: http://t.co/tx969HujjP #TSN — Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 3, 2015 Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Penguins owners Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle are interested in keeping some stake in the team and that the hiring of Morgan Stanley doesn't mean they are going to sell ... Read More
Archives for June 2015
RMU will host Penn State, UMass-Lowell, Clarkson in 2015 Three Rivers Classic
The 2015 Three Rivers Classic college hockey tournament at Consol Energy Center might be the best one yet. The tournament, now in its fourth year, will have one of its best fields ever as UMass-Lowell (Hockey East) and Clarkson (ECAC) join hosts Robert Morris (AHC) and perennial opponent Penn State (Big Ten) for the four-team, two-day affair at the home of the Pittsburgh Penguins. A big part of the reason the 2015 field will be so strong is the emergence of Robert Morris and Penn State as ... Read More
RMU hockey to face Michigan in 2015-16
The Robert Morris Colonials men’s ice hockey team will have a tough road to surpass their record-breaking 2014-15 season, and it just got tougher. The Pittsburgh Sporting News has learned that the Colonials will play a two-game road series at Yost Arena, home of the Michigan Wolverines on October 30 and 31, 2015. This will mark the first meeting between the Colonials and the Wolverines. The Wolverines, lead by legendary head coach Red Berenson, finished 22-15 a season ago, good enough for ... Read More
Nick Busick’s Infectious Hope To Bounce Back From Cancer Is “Bully Vitamin Fortified”
Nick Busick may have most-famously portrayed a growling, stomping, cigar-smoking “Bully” on World Wrestling Federation (WWF) television, but that’s the only showboating he has ever done. In a strong, genuine and authentic voice, Nick Busick wants his fans to know that he is not looking for empathy in announcing that he has esophageal cancer. He’s battled tougher opponents in and out of the squared circle, and in no way feels he is a victim of this disease. “More than anything, I want everyone ... Read More
Pirates offense backs Burnett to secure series win
It was the second consecutive below average outing for A.J. Burnett, however the Pittsburgh Pirates offense, led by a four-hit performance from Andrew McCutchen, defeated the San Francisco Giants 7-4 Tuesday night. McCutchen fell a home run short of hitting for the cycle as the Pirates secured a series win against the Giants who coming into the series had won 13 of their past 17 games. McCutchen is batting .292 on the season now and is 36-for-89 in his last 25 games, good for a .404 ... Read More
POLL: Who is the face of Pittsburgh sports?
With so many stars on Pittsburgh's three major professional teams, one has to wonder who other cities consider the face of the city when they about Pittsburgh sports. [poll id="137"] ... Read More
Three defensive players on bubble for Steelers
After taking a look at <a href="http://www.pittsburghsportingnews.com/three-offensive-players-on-bubble-for-steelers/22936">three players on offense</a> that might need to have solid training camps to guarantee themselves a roster spot for the Steelers, let's now take a look at three defensive players who are in similar position. We will take one from the defensive line, the secondary and one from the linebacking corps. Cam Thomas: When Thomas was signed via free agency from San ... Read More
Rob Vincent named player of the week; Hounds move up start time
Pittsburgh Riverhounds midfielder Rob Vincent was named United Soccer League player of the week on Tuesday. Vincent scored a brace in the Hounds’ dramatic 6-5 come-from-behind victory over the Harrisburg City Islanders in their Keystone Derby match at Highmark Stadium on Saturday. Vicnent got Pittsburgh on the board with a 48th minute redirect of a Lebo Moloto cross and then scored the game-tying goal on a free kick in stoppage time when Moloto played it his way instead of towards Kevin ... Read More
Penguins release preseason schedule
The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced their preseason schedule for the 2015-16 season. The Penguins will play eight preseason games, which is the most for the team since 2005-06, when they played 10 games. Their preseason slate kicks off with a road game against divisional rivals Columbus on Monday, Sept 21. The home scheduled begins the next night at Consol Energy when the Penguins host the Carolina Hurricanes. The Penguins annual free game for kids will be held on Saturday Sept 26 at ... Read More
Down on the farm: Looking at Pirates pitching depth in AAA without Kingham
It’s a reality Pittsburgh Pirate fans are becoming all too familiar with over the last couple seasons – a top pitching prospect needs Tommy John Surgery. This time, it’s Nick Kingham. Kingham is considered by pundits as the third-best pitching prospect in the Pirates system, and a guy that was expected to make the majors at some point in 2015. Now his big league debut is going to have until late 2016, or maybe even 2017. The surgery obviously gives the Bucs one less depth option this season ... Read More