http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/ All Sports en-us Copyright 2009, post-gazette.com. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:32:17 -0500 15 http://www.post-gazette.com/includes/2007design/images/150x30pg_now_logo.gif http://www.post-gazette.com/ 144 39 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1015094-100.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The Pirates this afternoon cut loose starter-reliever Jeff Karstens and officially added hard-throwing reliever Ramon Aguero, outfielder Gorkys Hernandez plus starters Brad Lincoln and Bryan Morris to their 40-man roster, thus protecting those minor leaguers from being exposed for other teams to choose in the Rule 5 draft Dec. 10. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:13:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1015218-175.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Pitt senior guard Jermaine Dixon will be out another two to three weeks while he rehabilitates a slow-to-heal foot injury. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:11:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1015146-100.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The Penguins have returned defenseman Nate Guenin to their American Hockey League affiliate in Wilkes-Barre. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:48:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1015079-100.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Defenseman Brooks Orpik, who has not played since Nov. 10 because of an unspecified injury, plans to return to the Penguins' lineup when they face Atlanta at Philips Arena Saturday night. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:38:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1015068-286.stm?cmpid=sports.xml You don't need me advising you to start Drew Brees and Adrian Peterson, or to bench Bruce Gradkowski and Mike Furrey. So I'll leave the obvious recommendations to the network bozos and focus instead on players typically on the bubble of most fantasy lineups. Here are my picks to roll, and get rolled, in Week 11. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:24:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1015014-143.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Penn State athletes continue to graduate well above their peers nationally, earning record-setting academic performances. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:58:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1014933-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml It is bounce-back time for Big Ben, his coach says, and that often means trouble for an opposing defense. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:45:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1014997-61.stm?cmpid=sports.xml OTTAWA -- The early news for the Penguins was pretty good. Likely could not have been any better. After all, Sergei Gonchar and Max Talbot were back in the lineup. Mark Eaton was able to play. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:59:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1014996-61.stm?cmpid=sports.xml OTTAWA -- Defenseman Brooks Orpik did not make it into the Penguins' lineup for their game against Ottawa at Scotiabank Place last night, but he expects to be back soon. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:18:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1014932-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The fans in Houston always have hated the Titans, identifying them as the team that left town without looking back. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:14:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1014970-63.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Tim Lincecum needed just 15 wins to bag another NL Cy Young Award. Throw out those old baseball cards. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:14:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1014994-61.stm?cmpid=sports.xml British Columbia's provincial health officer said Vancouver Canucks players jumped the line when they received swine flu vaccinations this week. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:14:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1014995-61.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Mike Santorelli and Martin Erat scored shootout goals, and Jason Arnott had two goals in regulation in the Nashville Predators' 3-2 home victory last night against the New Jersey Devils. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:14:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1015003-233.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Scoop Jardine scored a career-high 22 points, Wes Johnson had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Syracuse raced past No. 13 California, 95-73, last night in the semifinals of the 2K Sports Classic. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:14:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1014968-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Woodland Hills coach George Novak always believed Richard Gray eventually would be a standout football player. It just took a while. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:01:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1014967-139.stm?cmpid=sports.xml JOHANNESBURG -- South African runner Caster Semenya will keep her 800-meter gold medal from the world championships, and the results of her gender tests will be kept confidential, the South Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1014965-175.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The Pitt women's basketball team will step way up in class in terms of competition tonight when the Panthers (1-0) play host to Southeastern Conference contender Florida. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:59:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1015000-175.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The most decisive stretch in last night's game between Pitt and Eastern Kentucky came in the final seven minutes of the first half. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:57:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1014969-63.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The Pirates enter the opening of free-agent season today as patient, prudent investors in pursuit of a bat and bullpen arms. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:56:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1014801-290.stm?cmpid=sports.xml What are the redshirt rules in college basketball? It seems that players can play in a few games, even without injury, and still get a redshirt. Isn't that what Travon Woodall did last year, and Talib Zanna might do this year? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1014802-361.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Today is the official start of high school basketball practice in Pennsylvania, and Phyllis Jones will be coaching her Westinghouse girls' team after all. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1014804-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Twenty-seven years ago, Jack McCurry viewed himself as the bad guy, an up-and-coming coach at North Hills who could rub fans the wrong way, but who was trying to complete an improbable championship run. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1014809-215.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Penn State has always had trouble at Michigan State and Daryll Clark still hasn't won a big game, as far as I can tell. Do you think Penn State will win Saturday? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1014813-117.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The Fumbler noticed the PIAA released its new sports classifications this week, and he wanted to know where he fit among the new classes. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1014814-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Freshmen on Thomas Jefferson's football team were fifth-graders the last time the Jaguars lost to a WPIAL opponent. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1014815-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml West Allegheny and Thomas Jefferson students sound off on tonight's Class AAA playoff game ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1014822-125.stm?cmpid=sports.xml This injury bug going around is getting ridiculous. It seems every other day, we find out the Pens will be without another player for two or four weeks. Did the team not condition well enough during the pre-season, or is this just bad luck early in the year? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1014834-362.stm?cmpid=sports.xml If the end justifies the means, then none of the previous seven losses will matter to Seton-LaSalle if it can win the PIAA Class A boys' soccer title tomorrow against Christopher Dock, the District 1 champion. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1014835-362.stm?cmpid=sports.xml South Park's magic against Springdale from the previous two seasons has apparently run its course. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1014838-362.stm?cmpid=sports.xml A year after staying home at the end of the regular season, the Hampton High School boys' soccer team is headed to Hershey. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1014839-362.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Springdale's dream season became twice as nice Tuesday night after the Dynamos beat former nemesis South Park, 2-1, for a second time this month in the PIAA Class AA girls' soccer semifinals at Chartiers Valley. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1014840-362.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Getting closer to his team ended up being one of the keys to getting his team further for Greensburg Central Catholic boys' soccer coach Tom Kennedy. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1014841-362.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The 2009 Norwin High School girls' soccer team did not win the section championship. Nor were the Knights WPIAL champions or PIAA champions. They were not runners-up for either title. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1014842-362.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Throughout the offseason West Allegheny coach Kevin Amos was preaching to his team about "spreading the wealth." Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1014843-362.stm?cmpid=sports.xml More than any of its 14 regular-season or three playoff wins, the two games that define the Beaver Area girls' soccer season are its two postseason losses. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1014930-87.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Some days, you walk into Giant Eagle and want to shout to the world: "I'm here!" Other days ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1014955-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The federal government yesterday asked for former Steelers Hall of Fame cornerback Mel Blount to be held in default on more than $600,000 in back taxes that he owes. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1014961-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The Sto-Rox school board last night did not open up the head football coaching position despite rumors that the decision was a done deal. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1014971-132.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Will Power won't be waiting around for a ride next year. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1015006-233.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Pitt cornerbacks Aaron Berry and Ricky Gary were injured in the second half of the 27-22 win against Notre Dame, and that meant the Panthers had to finish the game with a patchwork secondary Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014924-100.stm?cmpid=sports.xml OTTAWA -- Ottawa defeated the Penguins, 6-2, at Scotiabank Place tonight. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:53:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1015013-169.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Angela Pace scored 20 points and led the Robert Morris women's basketball team to a 74-67 home win against Akron tonight. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:34:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1015008-100.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Chad Tomko scored 21 points and North Carolina-Wilmington held Penn State to 32.3 percent shooting to knock off the Nittany Lions,80-69, tonight. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:27:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014914-142.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Ashton Gibbs scored 20 points to lead Pitt past Eastern Kentucky, 71-60, tonight at the Petersen Events Center. It was the second consecutive game that Gibbs scored 20 points or more. He scored 22 against Binghamton Tuesday night. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:20:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014913-358.stm?cmpid=sports.xml District Fishing Report Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:07:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014859-214.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Does Jonathan Baldwin have to stay another year in college before entering the draft, or is he eligible to enter after this season? Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:30:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014433-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml For the past decade, one could pretty much pencil Rochester into the WPIAL Class A semifinals as soon as the brackets were released. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:15:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014793-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Steelers linebacker James Harrison told the Post-Gazette today he was fined $5,000 by the NFL for punching Cincinnati offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth Sunday. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:21:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014789-144.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Colin takes your questions on the Mountaineers controversial loss to Cincinnati and on the looming Backyard Brawl with Pitt. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:55:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014788-143.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Ron takes your questions on the Michigan State game and Penn State's bowl prospects. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:19:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014446-298.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Plays have been a mainstay each spring at local high schools, but fall productions are becoming more commonplace -- and complex. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:04:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014781-142.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The Panthers are off this week, but Paul isn't. Zeise takes your questions in the wake of Pitt's victory over Notre Dame and with the Backyard Brawl looming on the horizon. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:29:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014782-100.stm?cmpid=sports.xml OTTAWA -- The Penguins will get a couple of injured players back when they face Ottawa tonight at 7:38 at Scotiabank Place, but might lose another. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:06:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014661-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Guard Chris Kemoeatu likes nothing better than to block for the run. It remains his forte, a big reason Sports Illustrated chose him to its midseason All-Pro team. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:14:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014658-142.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Pitt led all NCAA Division I teams in rebounding margin last season. Over the past five seasons the Panthers have been first or second in the Big East Conference in that category three times. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:38:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014742-61.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Michael Frolik scored twice, Dominic Moore and Rostislav Olesz had a goal and an assist each, and Tomas Vokoun made 26 saves as the surging Florida Panthers rolled to a 6-2 victory against the Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:11:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014691-61.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The Los Angeles Kings absorbed their first big dose of adversity this season, learning yesterday they will be without first-line left winger Ryan Smyth for up to a month. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:10:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014696-61.stm?cmpid=sports.xml For the second time in a little more than three months, Sidney Crosby got to celebrate with the people of Nova Scotia. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:07:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014746-275.stm?cmpid=sports.xml LeBron James was stymied down the stretch by DeShawn Stevenson, Antawn Jamison delivered 31 points and 10 rebounds in his season debut, and the Washington Wizards beat the visiting Cleveland Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:59:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014689-63.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The Los Angeles Angels could have crumbled when pitcher Nick Adenhart was killed in a car accident in April, overcome by waves of grief and sadness. Mike Scioscia kept them moving forward. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:06:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014657-61.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Penguins coach Dan Bylsma could not help but notice Max Talbot when the fireball of a forward reported to the Mellon Arena locker-room complex yesterday. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:02:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014642-233.stm?cmpid=sports.xml There are many remarkable statistics that tell the tale of Pitt's dynamic freshman running backs, Dion Lewis and Ray Graham, but none suggest their maturity better than this one: In a combined 279 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:50:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1012571-287.stm?cmpid=sports.xml LARAMIE, Wyo. -- The Snowy Range Ski Area is scheduled to open in late November this year. ... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014381-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml There are a lot of talented teams left in the WPIAL playoffs. But a lot of talented teams have been left behind, too. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014384-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Fueled by the grit and desire of a defending WPIAL champion, Bethel Park marched down the field on a potential game-winning drive against another talented team on a warm night less than two months Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014385-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml It may have been the biggest upset of the regular season ... and it came the first weekend. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014386-139.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Fans of amateur youth boxing in Western Pennsylvania will have something to be thankful for next week as the Pittsburgh Silver Gloves Tournament will take place on Nov. 25 at Elks Lodge No. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014388-142.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Melissa Stadelman could have been a scholarship volleyball player at several NCAA Division II colleges, but that wasn't a big enough challenge for this Carrick High School graduate. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014395-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Don't expect to see too many footballs zipping throw the air at Elizabeth Forward High School tomorrow night. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014429-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Pay no attention to that odd-looking number prefacing Aliquippa in this year's WPIAL Class AA playoff bracket. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014430-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Can the Hampton High School football team record a third consecutive upset? Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014431-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, the governing body for high school athletics in the state, has released the classification breakdowns for sports for the 2010-11 and 2011-12 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014432-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml It would not be a stretch to call tomorrow night's Thomas Jefferson-West Allegheny WPIAL Class AAA semifinal matchup a golden contest. Golden for a couple of reasons. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014440-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml It's delightfully simplistic, but what else needs to be said? Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014442-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, the governing body for high school athletics in the state, has released the classification breakdowns for sports for the 2010-11 and 2011-12 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014448-125.stm?cmpid=sports.xml How many man-games have been lost to injury thus far for the Penguins? Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014518-215.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Ron, I am so tired of JoePa's same old excuses. Can't trust a true freshmen and we don't need a special teams coach. Maybe he hasn't looked over the college football landscape lately and looked at a lot of major programs using and succeeding with true freshmen in starting and critical roles. Will it ever change in Happy Valley? Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014623-290.stm?cmpid=sports.xml What is the status of Maurice Walker? I know we three players coming in with two open spots next year, is Walker out of luck with Pitt? Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014656-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Bumping into a Rooney at a film festival probably should never be considered surprising, and now that Hollywood producer Thomas Tull owns a chunk of the Steelers, the incidence of Rooney sightings Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014660-143.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Penn State tailback Evan Royster has found the yards a little tougher this season because of an ever-changing offensive line. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014666-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml If LeBron James truly believes he can help the Cleveland Browns, coach Eric Mangini has an orange helmet waiting for him. "I think he should come on down," Mangini said, smiling. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014687-116.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The Post-Gazette's High School Athletes of the Week. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1014688-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The WPIAL Class AAA semifinal at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow between No. 14 seed Hampton (7-4) and No. 2 seed Hopewell (11-0) features a team led by the hottest running back in the league ... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09323/1015011-100.stm?cmpid=sports.xml No. 3 Ohio State dominated the first 4 minutes and West Virginia never came close to recovering over the last 36. Samantha Prahalis had 14 points and 12 assists, and the Buckeyes scored the first 17 points to roll past the Mountaineers 92-69 tonight in the semifinals of the Preseason WNIT. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09322/1014454-139.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The Post-Gazette's sports editor takes your questions in his weekly online forum. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:54:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09322/1014565-142.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The Pitt-Cincinnati game on Dec. 5th at Heinz Field will be a noon kick and will be televised on ABC, it was announced today. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:54:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09322/1014736-63.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The Los Angeles Angels could have crumbled when pitcher Nick Adenhart was killed in a car accident in April, overcome by waves of grief and sadness. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:47:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09322/1014427-100.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Injuries continue to make news with the Penguins, and today the news is mixed. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:41:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09322/1014729-100.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Guard Alex Gensler of Upper St. Clair converted 6 of 10 field goals, all 3-pointers, and finished with 21 points as the Duquesne women moved to 3-0 with an 88-63 victory against Mount St. Mary's at A.J. Palumbo Center. It was the home opener for the Dukes. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:16:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09322/1014624-100.stm?cmpid=sports.xml To the cheers of crowds along Brunswick Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Penguins center and captain Sidney Crosby carried the Olympic torch for about 300 meters tonight, Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:05:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09322/1014592-214.stm?cmpid=sports.xml I was privileged to be a student at Pitt during the Antonio Bryant and Larry (Legend) Fitzgerald heydays. Jonathan Baldwin's effort and performance Saturday night was simply outstanding and was Fitzgerald-esk in my mind (a la diving TD grab). If the ball was anywhere around him he was coming up with it. Do you think a Biletnikoff Award is in his future or will his numbers stay somewhat grounded due to the abundant offensive tools around him (Lewis, Graham, Turner, Dickerson, etc)? Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:35:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09322/1014534-213.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The Post-Gazette's gridiron guru makes his pigskin picks for week 11. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:47:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09322/1014445-290.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Who has become the team leader this year for Pitt? Has anyone truly stepped up? Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:04:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09322/1014206-125.stm?cmpid=sports.xml What is the status of Mike Zigomanis? Is he still injured, still in the Penguins' system? Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:29:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09322/1014352-61.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Matt Bradley bounced back from having his face bloodied in a first-period fight to net the winning goal with 4:51 left, and Alex Ovechkin also scored in his return from injury to lift the Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:16:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09322/1014269-143.stm?cmpid=sports.xml It seems a lot of people are unhappy about the goings on in Happy Valley these days. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:46:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09322/1014278-143.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Penn State coach Joe Paterno was more than a little cranky yesterday when he met with reporters for his final regular-season news conference. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:46:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09322/1014217-215.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Why aren't the freshmen that were so highly touted at the beginning of this year getting more of a chance, rather than wasting a year playing just a couple of plays each game? I'm referring to Devon Smith, Justin Brown, Gerald Hodges, etc.? With what happened in the punt return game Saturday, why not give these guys a chance to show what they can do? It couldn't be any worse! Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09322/1014271-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Former Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson, the newest member of the Cincinnati Bengals, knows who's coming to town two days after Christmas. And it's not Santa Claus. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09322/1014272-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml At least one head rolled because of the inability of the Steelers' kickoff team to make a tackle in the past four games, and coach Mike Tomlin even fired a zinger at his own return specialist as he tries to correct a problem that may have cost them the AFC North Division title. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09322/1014273-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml And now the WPIAL football semifinal matchup between ... relatives? OK, so maybe Aliquippa and Beaver Falls aren't related. It just seems that way because they get together so often. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09322/1014277-142.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The Pitt women's basketball team has a new look from last season's Sweet 16 run, especially on offense. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09322/1014279-142.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Ashton Gibbs was an uncharacteristic 0 for 5 from 3-point range in Pitt's season-opening victory against Wofford Friday night, but he never lost confidence in his shooting stroke. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09322/1014283-61.stm?cmpid=sports.xml They became the three prospects to watch among defensemen during the Penguins' training camp. This week, Deryk Engelland, Ben Lovejoy and Nate Guenin became half the team's defense. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09321/1014268-175.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The Pitt women's basketball team has a new look from last season's Sweet 16 run, especially on offense. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:34:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09321/1014247-175.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Ashton Gibbs scored a career-high 22 points and made a career-high six 3-pointers to lead Pitt to a 71-46 victory against Binghamton University tonight at the Petersen Events Center. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:26:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09321/1014202-214.stm?cmpid=sports.xml I was able to attend the ND/Pitt game this past weekend. I had a question about a specific play that I thought could have been the turning point. I believe it was 27-9 and Ricky Gary was just taken off the field due to injury. It was 3rd and 16 or so. Pitt, for the first time the whole game, only rushed 3. N.D. ended up picking up the 1st down and eventually scored a touchdown. Did we go to only 3 rushers because they wanted to provide max coverage because two CBs were out. What was the thinking? At the tim Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:15:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09321/1014197-142.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Pitt men's basketball coach Jamie Dixon has been named the USA basketball national coach of the year. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:27:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09321/1014196-100.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The Penguins today reassigned rookie forward Mark Letestu to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, meaning it's likely one of the team's injured forwards will return when the club plays Thursday at Ottawa. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:10:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09321/1014190-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml After a hiatus owing to travel conflicts, Ed returns to answer your questions on the Steelers in his weekly online forum. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:09:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09321/1014195-142.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Ray returns for his inaugural chat of the 2009-10 season. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:37:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09321/1014170-142.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The Pitt women's basketball team began the season on a high note this afternoon as they defeated North Florida, 61-35, at the Petersen Events Center. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:11:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09321/1014168-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Safety Troy Polamalu has what coach Mike Tomlin called a strained PCL in his left knee and will be listed as questionable for the Steelers' game in Kansas City Sunday. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:01:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09321/1014156-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Backup linebacker Arnold Harrison is the first confirmed victim of the three touchdowns scored against the Steelers kickoff team. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:35:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09321/1014092-61.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Bill Guerin's contribution to the Penguins' 5-2 victory against the Anaheim Ducks last night at Mellon Arena won't get a catchy nickname. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:36:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09321/1014339-100.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Bill Clark's 3-pointer with 11.7 seconds left Tuesday night gave Duquesne a 52-50 victory over Iowa in the CBE Classic. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:04:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09321/1014016-233.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Pitt receiver Jonathan Baldwin had a spectacular game Saturday night against Notre Dame in prime time on national television. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:07:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09321/1014017-144.stm?cmpid=sports.xml When West Virginia football coach Bill Stewart took the podium at his weekly news conference yesterday, it was obvious he wanted the questions to be aimed at his team's next opponent, the No. 8 Pitt Panthers (9-1, 5-0 Big East). Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:06:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09321/1013966-125.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Can we all now admit that Sergei Gonchar is our Big Ben on defense, and that Alex Goligoski and Kris Letang are clearly not yet ready to be handed his crown as king? It is not just a coincidence, both this year and last, that there is major difference in our record and offensive production when he is out of the lineup, compared to in it. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:03:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09321/1014102-61.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The Philadelphia Flyers game plan was to keep it simple against the streaking New Jersey Devils. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:59:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09321/1014085-175.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The Pitt women's basketball team will open today against North Florida and for the first time in five seasons, the Panthers won't have Xenia Stewart or Shavonte Zellous in the lineup because the two have graduated after long, stellar careers. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:58:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09321/1014087-169.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Penn State relied on its long-distance shooting to sink Robert Morris last night. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:57:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09321/1014066-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Ever since Laurel knocked off the highly touted Clairton Bears on the first night of the season, Laurel has listened to many critics who said the win was a fluke. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:49:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09321/1014097-61.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Another day, another prognosis for an injured Penguins player. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:43:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09321/1014106-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml CLEVELAND -- For 30 minutes, the Baltimore Ravens were inefficient, unproductive and disorganized. In 17 seconds, they changed all that. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:40:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09321/1014083-175.stm?cmpid=sports.xml When ESPN decided to feature Pitt and Binghamton as part of its 24 consecutive hours of college basketball coverage, the network believed it had scheduled a marquee non-conference game pitting an upstart mid-major against a national power. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:38:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09321/1014081-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The Steelers' defense that played without Troy Polamalu for all but one series Sunday likely will have to do it again without him for one game, two, maybe three. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:32:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09321/1014080-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Nothing had changed by the Mourning After. "We're still looking up," Steelers linebacker James Farrior said. At the first-place Cincinnati Bengals. It seems so strange. The Bengals? Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:31:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09321/1013977-290.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Who do you think will lead Pitt in scoring and rebounding during the 2009-2010 season? Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09321/1014001-215.stm?cmpid=sports.xml How worried should we be about the special teams failing again this week at Michigan State? Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09321/1014079-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Bill Belichick defended his decision to go for it on fourth down as criticism mounted yesterday of the call that led to New England's stunning 35-34 loss after leading by 17 points in the fourth quarter Sunday night. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09321/1014082-135.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Matchup: Duquesne (1-0) at Iowa (0-1), 9 p.m. today, Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City, Iowa. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500