Riding a three-game win streak, expectations were high for the Pittsburgh Penguins (33-13-6) heading into their game against the Calgary Flames (28-25-3). But the Penguins didn't have the explosive start they were hoping for — Pittsburgh was down 2-0 after the second period — and it hurt the team's chances in the long run. In the end, the Penguins fell to Calgary 3-2 in a shootout loss. “We didn’t have very many shots in the first half of the game,” said winger Chris Kunitz, who scored ... Read More
Archives for February 2017
Starling Marte says he’s moving to center field next season
All offseason, there's been talk of moves regarding Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen. Now, it appears McCutchen is indeed being moved — just to a different position. Pirates outfielder Starling Marte told MLB Dominicana that he would be playing center field next season, moving over from left field. This means McCutchen and Gregory Polanco will be Pittsburgh's corner outfielders for the 2017 season. El OF @Starlingmart confirma que jugará en la pradera central para la próxima ... Read More
Penguins stifle Blues, Fleury dominates in team’s third-straight win
A strong defensive performance Saturday night against the St. Louis Blues (25-22-5) gave the Pittsburgh Penguins (33-13-5) their third-straight win, beating the Blues 4-1. The win came not only from a disciplined defense but also a great showing by veteran goalie Marc-Andre Fleury. After not starting in eight games, Fleury finally got the nod to start in net. In his two previous starts, he gave up a combined 10 goals. But Saturday night, Fleury faced 23 shots and saved all but one of them. ... Read More
Panthers lost eighth game in a row, fall to Blue Devils 72-64
The Pittsburgh Panthers had to be wary when going up against the No. 21 Duke Blue Devils on Saturday night. The first reason? The return of legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski, who returned after missing four weeks because of back surgery. The second? The infamous tripping antics of Duke junior guard Grayson Allen. Allen, indeed, was called for a tripping foul in the second half of the game on Pitt senior forward Jamel Artis. However, even with the tripping, the Blue Devils claimed ... Read More
Grayson Allen called for tripping foul (again) on Pitt forward Jamel Artis
College basketball has a villain, and his name is Grayson Allen. Saturday, the Duke Blue Devils guard, who has been embroiled in a tripping controversy since he started playing in the NCAA (he was suspended for a game earlier this season because of it), was called again for a tripping foul. In the Blue Devils' game against the Pitt Panthers, Allen's foot was planted when Pitt senior forward Jamel Artis drove past Allen. Another game, another Grayson Allen tripping. ... Read More
Is Kevin Stallings done in Pittsburgh?
The Pitt Panthers men's basketball team is riding a seven-game losing streak. The Panthers' 1-8 ACC record is the worst in the conference. And their 12-8 record (with losses to schools like Duquesne, SMU and NC State) is embarrassing. So what does this mean for Pitt head coach Kevin Stallings? Recently, calls about Stallings’ leadership have emerged. In Pitt's Jan. 24 loss to the No. 13 University of Louisville Cardinals— a 106-51 loss — reporters asked Stallings if he was losing the ... Read More
James Franklin lands best recruiting class of tenure with PSU’s 2017 class
As the clock neared 2:30 PM EST on Wednesday afternoon, head coach James Franklin and his Penn State Nittany Lions football program had all but sealed their recruiting class for 2017. With the addition of four-star defensive back Tariq Castro-Fields, Franklin and company put the finishing touches on a recruiting class that boasts three four-star recruits and one five-star recruit in the secondary alone. During the sanction era, the three years prior to Franklin taking over as head coach ... Read More