The Pittsburgh Penguins Blog

The Steelers were back on the practice fields at the UPMC Sports Performance Complex on the South Side Wednesday, getting ready for their Week 3 road game with the Indianapolis Colts. The team got healthier in some spots, too, with LG Chris Kemoeatu, WR Jerricho Cotchery, and CB Bryant McFadden returning to practice from knee, […]

Big Ben is 7-0 in his career against the Ravens. The Ravens are 8-0 in their past eight home games in September. One streak will end Sunday, but oddsmakers have it as even odds on which it will be. The Steelers open the 2011 season against their hated AFC North rivals knowing that they have […]

Most GMs would be panicked if their franchise player had a career threatening injury in the midst of becoming a once in a generation type player. That panic would probably set in tenfold if that particular player was not only the face of your team but of the league your team plays. Most GMs would […]

The Nittany Lions absolutely destroyed Indiana State today overpowering them with stout defense and a strong running game, but running the fullback dive play over and over again isn't going to work against Alabama next Saturday. It's a mystery why Penn State Coaches and fans are obsessed with playing Rob Bolden, he did nothing to […]

Former Jeannette and Ohio State standout QB Terrelle Pryor will finally get his shot in the NFL, signing a 4-year, $2.7 million deal with the Oakland Raiders. But don't get too excited. He won't be playing in any regular season games just yet, as he must serve a five-game suspension handed down by Commissioner Roger […]

It's no secret, the Pittsburgh Penguins were well on their way to the Stanley Cup Finals when the 2011 year began. On January 31st, 2010, the Penguins were tied with the Detroit Red Wings (53) in points to lead the NHL. The upgraded defense was tied for second in the league in goals allowed, despite […]

By the conclusion of the trade deadline at 4 pm yesterday, the Pirates had acquired two players to help bolster an otherwise putrid lineup. No, not Hunter Pence and Carlos Beltran, but two veterans whose careers are coming to an end in the upcoming years. Nevertheless, the Pirates did do exactly what they said they […]

After heavily criticizing every trade the Pirates have made since 1992, the Pittsburgh faithful are now screaming for the front office to make a trade in lieu of their fight for first in the NL Central. With some big names available for trade this year, the Pirates have an opportunity to upgrade their major league […]