The Pittsburgh Penguins are still looking to bolster their blue line for the upcoming season and are rumored to be one of the teams attempting to woo free agent defenseman Cody Franson. Franson was drafted by the Nashville Predators and spent the first four years of his career as a minor leaguer or a third-pairing defender in their organization. They traded him to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2011 and, over the past four seasons, he improved into a solid top four defenseman before getting ... Read More
Archives for September 2015
Riverhounds without Thompson and Vincent against Charleston
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds will host the Charleston Battery in another crucial match for playoff position in the USL’s Eastern Conference. The Riverhounds sit just outside the top six, and need to keep winning to maintain playoff pace, while the Battery is fighting to secure a home playoff game. It won’t be easy for the Riverhounds, as they’ll be without a pair of important players at Highmark Stadium on Saturday night. Goalkeeper Ryan Thompson has still been unable to shake off a ... Read More
Steelers trade P Brad Wing to the New York Giants
We don't know who won all of the training camp battles yet for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but one thing we know for sure is who won the competition to be the team's punter in 2015. Friday, the Steelers traded punter Brad Wing to the New York Giants, which hands the job to Australian Jordan Berry. The Steelers will get back a late-round pick in the deal, which is good in its own right. This marks the third trade already that Kevin Colbert has made since training camp began, shipping out late ... Read More
Pitt vs. Youngstown State: Preview, Prediction and more
Saturday afternoon at Heinz Field will mark a day of firsts. It will be the first game of the 2015 season for both the Youngstown State Penguins and the Pitt Panthers. It will also be the first game for new Penguins head coach Bo Pelini, who took the job after being fired from Nebraska. It also marks the debut of new Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi, who since accepting the job has instilled a lot of energy and hope into the Panthers program. One of these coaches will get their seasons off ... Read More
AM Joe: Friday night lights return to Western Pa.
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Friday, September 4, 2015. What's on tap for today: It's Fireworks Friday in Washington, Pa. as the Wild Things (40-53) are back at home following a 4-0, 11-inning win last night. First pitch against the Windy City Thunderbolts is at 7:05 p.m. 95.3 WJPA-FM The Pirates (79-53) will need to turn things around quickly if they want to catch the St. Louis Cardinals (86-47) in the National League Central. The Bucs have an opportunity ... Read More
POLL: How concerned are you about the Steelers?
After another preseason loss yesterday, how concerned are you about the Steelers as they big preparing for the New England Patriots? [poll id="147"] ... Read More
Pirates division title hopes waning after sweep by Brewers
The Pittsburgh Pirates were swept for the sixth time this season after losing 5-3 Thursday night to the Milwaukee Brewers. This is the second second-half sweep for the Brewers against the Pirates. This is the first time since June 20, that the Pirates have lost a game started by Francisco Liriano. Liriano [9-7] allowed four runs on seven hits in five innings. Domingo Santana recorded a double and Jason Rogers, who walked in the at-bat prior, advanced to third base. Hernan Perez hit a ... Read More
Robert Morris ready to shake up NEC after down season
In recent years, Robert Morris football has hit a bit of a snag. Going an abysmal 1-10 last season, second-year coach John Banaszak looks to continue coaching up the young Colonial players. Mix in a rash of injuries and the inability to keep possession of the ball, Robert Morris has plenty of room for improvement. The defense allowed 377 (34.3 per game) points while the offense could only muster 109 (9.9 per game) which would land Robert Morris in the basement of the NEC. Linebacker Mike ... Read More
Steelers finish preseason with loss to Panthers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are likely very glad that the preseason is over. They finished their slate with their fourth loss in five games, dropping a 23-6 decision to the Carolina Panthers at Heinz Field on Thursday night. At least the Steelers were able to escape from the game relatively healthy after losing several players to injury this preseason. Reserve offensive linemen Kevin Palmer and B.J. Finney both left the game late and did not return. Very few starters participated for either ... Read More
Andrew McCutchen named Player of the Month
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen added another honor on Thursday, perhaps strengthening a case at a second possible MVP award. McCutchen was named the National League’s Player of the Month for August, after batting .348/.470/.609 with five home runs, 19 RBI and 18 runs scored. The Pirates were 19-8 in an August, riding the backs of another torrid summer by McCutchen. After a month of April that saw McCutchen hit just .194, Cutch has certainly turned things up, hitting .330 in ... Read More