A little over a week into spring practice, the defending Big Ten champion Penn State Nittany Lions are gearing up for the Blue-White Game on April 22nd. Head coach James Franklin and running back Saquon Barkley spoke with members of the media following the team's fifth spring practice. James Franklin Franklin spoke to the media for nearly 15 minutes following practice Wednesday evening and touched on a barrage of topics ranging from captains, the competitiveness of the Blue-White game and not ... Read More
Archives for March 2017
Riverhounds’ Corey Hertzog named USL Player of the Week
For the first time since 2015, someone on the Pittsburgh Riverhounds' roster is the USL Player of the Week. Forward Corey Hertzog got the honor after his two-goal performance against the New York Red Bulls II on Saturday. The Riverhounds and Red Bulls II drew 3-3, with Pittsburgh captain Kevin Kerr notching the other goal. Hertzog’s first goal was a stellar chip past a defender and then past goalkeeper Rafael Diaz. To celebrate, Hertzog picked up the ball-boy and celebrated with the Steel ... Read More
Penguins routed by Flyers, 6-2, for team’s third loss in a row
The Pittsburgh Penguins may have gotten on the board first Sunday night, but, after that, it was almost entirely the Philadelphia Flyers' show. The Flyers, who are desperately trying to make a last-second push for a playoff berth, played like they had everything on the line (which they do), and Philadelphia's four goals in the third period made it an easy “W” with a 6-2 final score on the scoreboard. It was the Penguins' third loss in a row (the previous two were shutout losses to the New ... Read More
Riverhounds kick off 2017 season with a 3-3 draw
Fans waited — and tailgated — outside Highmark Stadium on Saturday until the gates opened at 4 p.m. It was the Pittsburgh Riverhounds' season opener, and the eyes of children gleamed as they looked at they players like they were their heroes. The stands quickly filled up to watch the Riverhounds, led by head coach Dave Brandt, take on the New York Red Bulls II, the defending USL champions. The Riverhounds had a dismal season last year, but they kicked off their 2017 campaign with a point, as ... Read More
O jogo bonito: Brazilian-born Victor Souto’s story of futebol — and soccer
Victor Souto started playing football when he was five. Yes, football. No, there weren't any shoulder pads or helmets involved. Souto was born and raised in Brazil, where “futebol” (American soccer) is at the heart and soul of the nation. The country is a haven for “o jogo bonito” (“the beautiful game), football players — think: Pelé, Ronaldinho, Marta — and fans. It's a place where instead of dreaming of being the next Tom Brady, kids dream of being the next Neymar and making a living ... Read More
Penguins clinch playoff berth with 3-1 win over Sabres
The Pittsburgh Penguins (46-17-9) beat the Buffalo Sabres (30-32-12) 3-1 win to clinch a playoff spot for the 11th straight season, a streak second only to the Detroit Red Wings'. The win included a few really great plays, including Nick Bonino’s game-winning goal and Sidney Crosby’s goal where he shredded through the Sabres' defense and scored with one hand on the stick. Buffalo held their own, however, as the game wasn’t decided until late into the third period. Goalie Robin Lehner ... Read More
Steelers sign cornerback Coty Sensabaugh, defensive end Tyson Alualu
The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to quietly make signings in free agency. Now, they've added depth to their defense with signings of cornerback Coty Sensabaugh and defensive end Tyson Alualu. Sensabaugh signed a one-year contract with Pittsburgh. The cornerback was originally drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft, and he stayed in Tennessee until 2015 when he signed with the Los Angeles Rams for the 2016 season. However, Sensabaugh only appeared three times ... Read More
Nittany Lions have banner weekend on both mat and ice
Over the weekend, the Penn State men's wrestling and men's ice hockey teams won and showcased some big-time hardware. On the ice, the Nittany Lions went to double overtime two nights in a row to win the first Big Ten Ice Hockey championship in program history and advance to the NCAA Frozen Four. The wrestlers, on the other hand, took home their sixth national title in seven years. While men's hockey coach Guy Gadowsky and his team will continue their pursuit of national glory this Thursday ... Read More
No. 16 seed RMU Colonials downed in women’s NCAA Tournament
The Robert Morris University’s women’s basketball team didn't last long in the women’s NCAA Tournament. The No. 16 seed Colonials were defeated in the tournament by the No. 1 seed Notre Dame University Fighting Irish by a final score of 79-49. RMU was led in scoring by senior guard Anna Niki Stamolamprou, who hails from Greece. Stamolamprou scored 19 points in the Colonials' first-round loss. After the game, RMU head coach Charlie Buscaglia, in his first year as head coach, proclaimed ... Read More
Corey Manigault, Crisshawn Clark announce plans to transfer from Pitt
The Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball team won’t just be without their four graduating seniors next season. Freshman forward Corey Manigault and sophomore guard Crisshawn Clark announced they are transferring to different schools. Manigault appeared in 18 games in his freshman season where, in his 80 minutes of game action, he scored 15 points. The Maryland native, who stands tall at 6-foot-8, grabbed 15 rebounds, provided two assists and recorded one block. Clark, a sophomore from ... Read More