The Pittsburgh Steelers (4-5) may have lost a tight game to the Dallas Cowboys (8-1), but running back Ezekiel Elliott had nothing but nice things to say about the Steelers, calling them “the best team we've played.” In a postgame interview with Fox Sports, Elliott said, “I think they're the best team we've played this year. ... They played well, they played really well. They're a very tough front. They're very physical, controlled the line of scrimmage a lot of the time. It comes down to who ... Read More
Archives for November 2016
Steelers lose to Cowboys in 35-30 thriller
With 42 seconds left in the game, the Pittsburgh Steelers led the Dallas Cowboys 30-29. But then Ezekiel Elliott happened, and Steelers fans got to see just why the buzz surrounding him is so justified. With nine seconds left, Elliott rushed up the middle 32 yards for a touchdown, giving Dallas the 35-30 win at Heinz Field in what was undoubtedly one of the best NFL games this season. The win was the seventh straight for the Cowboys (8-1). A week after a rough outing versus the ... Read More
Duquesne travels to Penn State for 48th series game
The Duquesne Dukes (1-0) will look for their second win of the regular season when they travel to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions (0-1) at the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday night at 6 p.m. EST. The Dukes won the last contest between the two teams, besting the Nittany Lions 78-52 at the former CONSOL Energy Center on Nov. 20, 2015, behind Derrick Colter’s career-high 26 points. Duquesne returns two starters — senior center Darius Lewis and junior forward Eric James — from the ... Read More
Murray stays hot, Rust helps lead Penguins past Toronto
Coming off a loss, the Pittsburgh Penguins (10-3-2) put together a solid performance Saturday night and pulled off a 4-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs (6-5-3). Matt Murray got the nod in net this evening from head coach Mike Sullivan, and the goaltender made 34 saves on 35 shots. Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby had a goal apiece, and defenseman Kris Letang finished the game with two assists. Saturday's game was dominated by the Penguins' offense, which set the game's ... Read More
Panthers stun No. 2 Clemson, 43-42
When the kicker has the last name of “Blewitt,” you’d be forgiven for not having much faith in him to hit a long, game-winning field goal with time expiring, especially after he missed an extra point in Saturday’s game. But, Saturday, Pitt's Chris Blewitt didn't blow it when it mattered most, nailing a booming 48-yard field goal with six seconds left to give the Panthers (6-4, 3-3 ACC) the shocking 43-42 win over the No. 2 Clemson Tigers (9-1, 6-1) — perhaps the season’s biggest upset. “I ... Read More
Penguins host a young Maple Leafs team
Pittsburgh Penguins (9-3-2) For the first time in a while, the HBK line for the Pittsburgh Penguins could have a reunion this evening when Nick Bonino will likely be inserted back into the lineup. In addition, Sidney Crosby will be facing off against another new star in the league just days after playing against the Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid. Auston Matthews, the league's first pick in the 2016 Draft hasn't had a goal since October 25, but he's still looked dangerous, and ... Read More
Cheers and Jeers: Penn State grinds out victory over Indiana
The No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions (8-2, 6-1 Big Ten) ground their way to a 45-31 victory over the Indiana Hoosiers on Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN. Here are the game's “Cheers and jeers.” Cheers Forcing turnovers— Penn State's defensive and special teams units forced four fumbles in the first half alone against the Hoosiers. Three came by way of the defense, while the fourth was on a punt that touched an Indiana player before it was downed. But only the muffed ... Read More
Steelers’ wideouts need to step up vs. Dallas
Through eight games, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is averaging a little over 84 yards per game. And he has over 100 yards in just three of those games — against Washington (126 yards), the Philadelphia Eagles (140 yards) and the New England Patriots (106 yards). The rest of the Steelers’ wide receiving corps hasn’t fared much better. Pittsburgh’s wideouts have been riddled with injury — Markus Wheaton (shoulder), Eli Rogers (toe) and Darrius Heyward-Bey (foot) will all ... Read More
Riverhounds sign goalkeeper Keasel Broome
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds have made their first offseason signing. The team added goalkeeper Keasel Broome, signing him to a one-year contract. The Riverhounds made goalkeeper their top priority this offseason after losing Hunter Gilstrap to retirement, Zack Steffen to the Columbus Crew SC and Mauricio Vargas to his home in Costa Rica. The only goalkeeper the Riverhounds could potentially re-sign on their current roster is Brenden Alfery, who began his professional career with the ... Read More
Antonio Brown to wear cleats featuring Pat Tillman
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown has worn some pretty great custom cleats this season, but the ones he unveiled on Veterans Day might just be his best yet. All caps - HERO ! Sunday vibes !! Thank you for your service Pat Tillman #veteransday pic.twitter.com/eIFxWgjmgc — Antonio Brown (@AntonioBrown) November 12, 2016 Friday, Brown tweeted out a picture of his cleats, which feature Pat Tillman, the former Arizona Cardinals defensive back who left the NFL and a lucrative ... Read More