For the first 20 minutes, the game was scoreless. But it took just 12 seconds into the second period for Sidney Crosby to give the Pittsburgh Penguins the lead. And just 52 seconds later, he doubled it. The Washington Capitals managed to tie the game up at 2-2, but another timely goal — this time off the stick of Nick Bonino — gave the Penguins the 3-2 win in D.C. to take the early 1-0 lead in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. In a series that had been billed as “Crosby vs. ... Read More
Archives for 2017
Penguins versus Capitals the “real” Stanley Cup Finals
This season, the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals have easily been two of the best teams in the NHL. And now, the two are set to meet in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs — meaning, unfortunately for viewers and hockey fans, only one of these teams will make it to the Eastern Conference Finals. The Penguins and Capitals aren't strangers; they met four times this season, splitting the series. And the games weren't exactly low-scoring, either, with Pittsburgh winning ... Read More
2017 NFL Mock Draft: Pittsburgh Steelers
The NFL Draft is quickly approaching, and while fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers continue to mourn the passing of chairman Dan Rooney, the front office is hard at work figuring out who to take in the 2017 NFL Draft. The Steelers have eight picks in this year’s draft, which will be held in Philadelphia, Penn. After losing players like linebacker Lawrence Timmons and wide receiver Markus Wheaton to free agency, the Steelers won't be entirely focused on a defensive draft — like they normally ... Read More
Riverhounds goalie Keasel Broome coming into his own
Keasel Broome had unfinished business with Pittsburgh. That’s why the goalkeeper signed with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds back in November. “The Riverhounds was the first place I came on trial after college,” Broome says. “When I was on trial, I was drafted by the San Jose Earthquakes, and I want to finish where I first started my journey.” But that trial wasn’t the only time Broome was in Pittsburgh before he signed with the Riverhounds. Broome also played against the Riverhounds last ... Read More
Searching the Heavens: Finding meaning in football, family
Spring football game can be genuinely boring. For us media members, it's often tough to find something to write about following the game — unless, of course, something dramatic or drastic happens. This year's edition of the Penn State Blue-White game featured an opportunity for media members to take part in an on-field punt catching competition at halftime. Yours truly signed up for the opportunity in hopes of, well... enjoying the experience. As soon as Nittany Lions head coach James ... Read More
Blue squad takes home annual Penn State spring game, 26-0
STATE COLLEGE, PA. — The Penn State Blue squad held off the Penn State White squad to win 26-0 at the annual Blue-White spring game held Saturday afternoon at Beaver Stadium. Here are the game's “Cheers and Jeers.” Cheers Stevens solid with the Blue team Backup quarterback Tommy Stevens played a decent amount last season behind starter Trace McSorley, with Stevens often utilized in packages that featured both players. The 2017 Blue-White game allowed Stevens the chance to shine ... Read More
Penn State gears up for annual Blue-White Game
Penn State Blue vs. Penn State White Items of interest for fans: There'll be an autograph session prior to the game beginning at 12:15 p.m. and lasting until 1:05 p.m. featuring the entire Nittany Lions roster — no matter which team they belong to for the game. Surrounding the stadium will be different activities for fans such as the Blue-White Mini-Carnival and the Fan Festival which kick off at 10:00 a.m. on Curtin Road near Beaver Stadium. The festival will feature a performance by the ... Read More
Pirates OF Starling Marte suspended 80 games for PED use
In a bit of news straight out of center field, Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte has been suspended by MLB for 80 games after testing positive for PEDs (nandrolone) and violating the league's drug policy. He will begin serving his suspension immediately. In a statement, Marte called the suspension a “difficult moment.” His full statement reads: “I have been informed that I have tested in one of the tests that are regularly done in my job. In this very difficult moment, I ... Read More
Kay Banjo almost quit soccer — now he’s a forward for the Riverhounds
Kay Banjo almost gave up on soccer. Almost. “I was struggling, an injury occurred, and my way of thinking at the time wasn’t good,” Banjo says. “I just felt like people weren’t there when I needed them. But a lot of things change, and I thank God and my family for staying with me.” Banjo, who struggled to find a college that would accept him, recently made his first professional start as a forward for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, who he signed with in November 2016. In his first ... Read More
Marc-Andre Fleury shines in surprise Game 1 start vs. Blue Jackets
The Pittsburgh Penguins didn't even make it onto the ice for the puck drop in Game 1 before the injury bug that has hurt the team all season struck once again. With about eight minutes left to go in warmups, expected starting goaltender Matt Murray left the ice with a presumed lower body injury and wasn't even fit to dress for the game. But, luckily for Pittsburgh, the team has one heck of a backup goalie: two-time Stanley Cup champion Marc-Andre Fleury. And Wednesday night, Fleury was ... Read More