Sidney Crosby will return to action tonight to face the New York Islanders in what should be the most excited crowd in Consol Energy Center's short history. While his return seems to be coming at the perfect time, considering the Penguins' scoring woes in the last few games, the bigger picture involves the best player […]

Congratulations to Bishop Canevin WR Bobby Gustine who led the Crusaders with 103 yards receiving and a touchdown in a 16-6 win over Fort Cherry. Now Canevin (11-0) takes on Sto-Rox in the WPIAL Class A Semifinals tonight at 7:30pm. Hear the live play-by-play of that game on TribLIVE Radio. Gustine is the TribLIVE Radio […]

The Penguins put on quite a show the other night at Consol Energy Center defeating the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 in their 2011 Winter Classic navy blue uniforms. After going down, 3-1 in the first period, the Pens rallied back with 1 goal in the second and 4 in the third. They spread the puck around […]

Earlier this week, WEEI Boston reported the Boston Red Sox were interested in Joel Hanrahan as a potential closer to replace Jonathan Papelbon who recently signed with the Philadelphia Phillies. If I'm the Pirates, I name my price and go for it. Now, before you show up on my lawn with torches and pitchforks, consider […]

The Top Four Candidates for High School Football athlete of the Week on TribLIVE Radio brought to you by Slack Overhead Doors- 1.Sto-Rox Sophomore QB Lenny Williams who threw for 267 yards and three touchdowns in a 40-0 win over Brentwood. Now Sto-Rox (11-0) takes on Bishop Canevin in the WPIAL Class A Semifinals this […]

For the Steelers, 1983 marked the last season for the remaining players of the legendary "Steel Curtain" defense that dominated the 70's. Jack Lambert and Mel Blount were on their way to Canton as their careers came to an end. While Lambert was only 31 years old, his constant battle with turf toe ultimately led […]

Congratulations to Shady Side Academy QBDB Reggie Mitchell who rushed for 195 yards and four touchdowns to lead seventh-seeded Shady Side Academy (8-2) over No. 10 Beaver 35-21 in the first round of the WPIAL Playoffs. Mitchell has rushed for 1,240 yards and 17 touchdowns this season. A Wilkinsburg resident, he has committed to play […]

From the Pittsburgh Pirates- The Pittsburgh Pirates today signed catcher Rod Barajas to a one-year deal with a club option for 2013. The announcement was made by Pirates Senior Vice President, General Manager Neal Huntington. Last season with Los Angeles (NL), Barajas hit .230 (70-for-305) with 13 doubles, 16 home runs and 47 RBI in […]