The time has come to dust off the helmets and shoulder pads for James Franklin’s Penn State Nittany Lion football team as spring practice begins Friday. After a winter full of workouts and installing a new offense, Franklin and his team are excited about getting on the field. “This is a time of year that we all get excited about,” the third-year head coach said at a press conference on Monday. “ Our guys have done a great job ... we’re not just gaining weight, but the right type of ... Read More
Archives for March 2016
Duquesne defeats Omaha 120-112 to advance in CBI
Duquesne (17-16) defeated Omaha (18-14) 120-112 in the first round of the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) at Palumbo Center Tuesday night. Senior guard Derrick Colter led six Duquesne players in double figures with a career-high 28 points. Sophomore center Jordan Robinson added a career-high 17 points off the bench and sophomore forward Eric James, junior forward L.G. Gill and senior guard Micah Mason scored 16 each for the Dukes who tied the fourth-highest point total in school ... Read More
Pens Preview: Hurricanes visit hoping to snap Penguins winning streak
Pittsburgh Penguins (37-24-8) The Penguins, coming off of a nail biter of a win on Tuesday, will look to win their fourth in a row. In the last ten games the Penguins are 7-3 and are still in the thick of things in the Metropolitan Division. Currently slotted into the first wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference, the Penguins have begun to separate themselves from Detroit and are gaining momentum. Pittsburgh has been able to take care of its business and must continue this trend against a ... Read More
UCF QB Bo Schneider transferring to Pitt
It looks as if the Pitt Panthers will be adding quarterback depth for the future. According to a few reports, Central Florida quarterback Bo Schneider is transferring to Pitt. Pittsburgh Sports Now's Mike Vukovcan and Pittsburgh Post Game's Harry Psaros were among the first to report the news. Schneider, who stands at 6-foot-3, 225 pounds, started three games and played in eight total as a true freshman last season for UCF, who finished 0-12. He is a pro-style quarterback and was a ... Read More
Steelers lose Beachum and McLendon
The Pittsburgh Steelers might have gained Ryan Harris and Ladarius Green in the free agency, but the team just lost two important players. The team lost offensive lineman Kelvin Beachum and nose tackle Steve McLendon to two different teams in the free agency on Tuesday. The team lost Beachum to the Jacksonville Jaguars and McLendon to the New York Jets. The departure of Beachum wasn't a shock to many, as the Steelers signed Harris on Tuesday to replace him. The team also expressed interest ... Read More
Letang’s shootout goal pushes Pens past Islanders
This evening the Pittsburgh Penguins (36-24-8) faced a tough match against the New York Islanders (38-20-9). A Chris Kunitz goal in the first period was the single goal between both sides up until the final five minutes of the game. Kyle Okposo was able to put the puck right under a Marc-Andre Fleury to tie the game at one a piece. In overtime both teams had good opportunities to secure the extra point, but neither was able to end the game. In the shootout Kris Letang was the only shooter ... Read More
Steelers sign Ryan Harris to two-year deal
A Denver Broncos loss is a Pittsburgh Steelers gain. The Steelers signed offensive lineman Ryan Harris to a two-year contract on Tuesday the team announced. The Denver Post suggested that the deal is reportedly worth $3.9 million dollars. Harris was an active member of the Broncos squad last year, starting 16 games in the regular season and all three of the team's post-season games, including Super Bowl 50. The 31-year old Harris has started 70 games in eight NFL seasons. Harris is a ... Read More
Olli Määttä to Finland in April for military obligations
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Olli Määttä will leave Pittsburgh starting on April 18. The Finland native, who starred in 62 games this season, will be returning to his home country to serve the obligated six-month tour of duty. However, Määttä, who will be enlisting in the Finnish army, said it is possible to postpone the start date if the Penguins make the NHL Playoffs. According to Finnish law, if a male is capable of serving he has to do so, professional athlete or not. Määttä, as he is ... Read More
Column: With Evgeni Malkin injury, can Penguins still make the playoffs?
Evgeni Malkin, next to Sidney Crosby, has been the best show on ice in Pittsburgh. His physical strength in addition to his strong hockey instincts showcases why he was such a highly praised prospect out of Russia. For a large chunk of the season, while Crosby was struggling, Malkin was Pittsburgh's captain. Up until his injury this past Friday against Columbus, Malkin has scored 26 goals and 31 assists, a total of 57 points, which will be very difficult to substitute. Remember, he was also ... Read More
Freese addition gives Pirates flexibility, time to develop prospects
David Freese stuck the dagger in the 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates when blasted a second inning home run in Game Five of the National League Divisional Series. Now, he’s competing for a job with them. With Jung Ho Kang now likely to start the season on the disabled list, Freese went from unemployed to a near lock to being the Pirates’ opening day starter at third base. When Kang returns, likely in mid-April, Freese is slated to be the right-handed platoon partner with John Jaso at first ... Read More