Sheldon Jeter led all Pitt players with 23 points as the Panthers returned home from a two-game road trip and handled visiting Virginia Tech rather easily, defeating the Hokies 90-71 Sunday at the Petersen Events Center. Jeter got his first start of the season and made an immediate impact for the Panthers, making 9-of-13 field goal attempts on the night, grabbing seven rebounds as well.Michael Young and Jamel Artis also finished in double figures for the Panthers, scoring 13 and 11 points ... Read More
Archives for January 2016
Duquesne women extend road win streak to nine
The Duquesne women's basketball team has become accustomed to winning.After setting the record for longest home winning streak in program history earlier in the season, the Dukes are also showing hey can get it done away from the Palumbo Center as well.Duquesne ran its road win streak to nine games on Sunday with a 71-67 victory at VCU. In the process it gave Duquesne the most road wins in the country on the season.The win improved Duquesne to 19-2 overall and 7-1 in Atlantic 10 ... Read More
Duquesne defeats Saint Louis 78-67
Duquesne (15-7, 5-4) defeated Saint Louis (8-13, 3-6) 78-67 tonight at Chaifetz Arena to win its fifth game in its past six contests. Senior guards Derrick Colter and Micah Mason each scored 23 points to lead the Dukes and court. Freshman guard Mar’Qywell Jackson added a career-high tying 10 points and grabbed a career-best 7 rebounds. Junior center Darius Lewis and sophomore forward TySean Powell each added 9 rebounds. The Dukes outrebounded the Billikens 43-36. ... Read More
Pittsburgh Pirates announce hiring of Joe Block to replace Tim Neverett
Via their official Twitter account, the Pittsburgh Pirates today announced the hiring of former Milwaukee Brewers play-by-play broadcater Joe Block.Block replaces the recently departed Tim Neverett, who took a play by play job with the Boston Red Sox.Pirates President Frank Coonelly issued a statement regarding Block's hire:"Joe's play-by-play ability, diverse experience, strong work ethic and genuine desire to beomce a permanent part of the Pirates family and Pittsburgh community made him our ... Read More
Pittsburgh could be good fit for Lincecum to rejuvenate career
It was recently reported that free agent starting pitcher Tim Lincecum would pitch in a showcase for Major League teams at some point within the month of February. The two-time Cy Young winner has struggled throughout his last few seasons with the San Francisco Giants. Many teams seem to be interested in the veteran right-hander, however, Pittsburgh could be a convenient landing spot for Lincecum. In 2006, the Giants took Lincecum with the No. 10 overall pick out of the University of Washington. ... Read More
Duquesne travels to Saint Louis, looks to take control of series
Duquesne (14-7, 4-4) travels to face Saint Louis (8-12, 3-5) tonight at 6 p.m. at the Chaifetz Arena.The Dukes defeated the Billikens 81-71 in Pittsburgh on Jan. 13.Duquesne looks to take control of the series, tied at 11-11. Saint Louis leads 5-3 at Saint Louis and leads 10-7 in the Atlantic 10 regular season. Fourth year head coach Jim Ferry leads 4-3 when facing Saint Louis.The Billikens come off a 73-37 loss to Dayton on Wednesday.The Dukes return from an 87-60 win against La Salle on ... Read More
Gary Dunn hired as Cal U football coach
A former starter for the Vulcans and a veteran offensive coordinator at the FCS level, Gary Dunn was announced as head football coach at California University of Pennsylvania during a news conference held at the Natali Student Center on Friday afternoon.Dunn spent the previous six seasons as the offensive coordinator at nearby Duquesne following a 13-year stint at Morehead State (Ky.), including the last 11 seasons as offensive coordinator. He played at Cal U from 1991-94 before starting his ... Read More
Should the Steelers keep Darrius Heyward-Bey?
For the Pittsburgh Steelers, and 29 other teams in the NFL, it's free agency season. The Steelers have a total of 25 free agents left to either make deals with or part ways with. One of those free agents, out of the 13 offensive free agents, is Darrius Heyward-Bey.Heyward-Bey might not be a household name in Pittsburgh. Some might remember him from his days with the Oakland Raiders and the Indianapolis Colts, where he mostly earned a bad rap sheet for continuously dropping the football. However ... Read More
Healthy Jung Ho Kang will be vital to Pirates success in 2016
The Pittsburgh Pirates will enter the 2016 season with a different looking lineup. With the departure of Neil Walker and the retirement of Aramis Ramirez, voids exist within the Pirates infield. Josh Harrison is likely to become an everyday starter in the infield and can easily make a difference in various ways. However, a player that might make the biggest difference for the Pirates this season might be a man trying to avoid a sophomore slump and rehabilitate himself from offseason surgery. On ... Read More
Free Agency questions for the Steelers: Who stays, who goes on defense?
Yesterday we took a look at some of the key free agents on offense heading into the offseason. Now we will focus on the defense and what might be on the horizon once the free agent signing frenzy begins. Let's take a closer look. Steve McLendon (DL)- Much like Ramon Foster on the other side of the ball, McLendon has quietly been an important cog for the Steelers defense. Given the unenviable task of taking over for Casey Hampton at nose tackle, McLendon has contributed to a Steelers run defense ... Read More