Moran’s slam leads Pirates over Twins 5-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Colin Moran’s name will forever be entwined with Gerrit Cole’s whether the new Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman likes it or not. It…
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Villanova students, fans celebrate title, 2 arrests reported
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Students at Villanova University flooded the streets around campus to celebrate the Wildcats’ second NCAA men’s basketball championship in three years,…
Capitals top Penguins to clinch Metropolitan Division title
PITTSBURGH (AP) — There was no dogpile in the dressing room. No champagne celebration. Not even a beer. Nothing. The Washington Capitals have been here…
Penguins beat Canadiens 5-2 to clinch playoff berth
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Sullivan knew the Stanley Cup hangover was coming. Even if the Pittsburgh Penguins coach danced around the phrase whenever the subject…
Replay review helps Pirates beat Tigers 13-10 in 13 innings
DETROIT (AP) — Nicholas Castellanos slid across home plate, Pittsburgh catcher Francisco Cervelli lunged at him — and for a few fleeting moments, the Detroit…
Crosby bats in OT goal, Penguins beat Devils 4-3
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — On the opening day of the baseball season, Sidney Crosby swung and connected for the Pittsburgh Penguins, preventing the New Jersey…
Tigers-Pirates opener postponed because of weather
DETROIT (AP) — The season opener between the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates has been postponed because of bad weather. The game has been pushed…
Tigers, Pirates must move on from last year’s aces
DETROIT (AP) — For a decade, opening day for the Detroit Tigers belonged almost exclusively to Justin Verlander. Times have changed. Verlander is with Houston…
Glendening scores twice to lift Red Wings over Penguins 5-2
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings are a team in transition, and that was evident Tuesday night. Veteran defenseman Niklas Kronwall scored a goal…
NFL weighing changes to catch rule
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — That’s a catch. Mention the names Calvin Johnson, Dez Bryant, Zach Miller and Jesse James , and what looked, sounded and felt like…
Rust’s OT winner gives Penguins season sweep of Flyers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby crystallized the Pittsburgh Penguins’ hot run against the Philadelphia Flyers with the kind of goal that he and few others…
Hall’s winner lifts Devils past Penguins 4-3 in overtime
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The New Jersey Devils and their roster stuffed with speed and youth haven’t made the playoffs in six years. The drought for…
Sidney Crosby has highlight-reel goal, milestone assist
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby doesn’t really have an explanation for how he does what he does. He just does it. So if you’re looking…
Barzal, Pelech lead Islanders to 4-1 win over Penguins
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Islanders had fun again Tuesday night. Getting just their second win in the last month and beating the…
Steelers sign LB Jon Bostic to 2-year deal
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed inside linebacker Jon Bostic to a two-year contract. Details of the deal were not disclosed and it…
Pirates C Cervelli hopes new workouts lead to healthy year
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Francisco Cervelli has one primary personal goal this season — stay healthy. The Pittsburgh Pirates catcher was limited to 81 games…
Hornqvist scores 2 as Penguins beat Canadiens, 5-3
MONTREAL (AP) — It was only a matter of time before the relentless Pittsburgh Penguins pulled away from the Montreal Canadiens and held them at…
Hornqvist scores 2 as Penguins beat Canadiens, 5-3
MONTREAL (AP) — It was only a matter of time before the relentless Pittsburgh Penguins pulled away from the Montreal Canadiens and held them at…
Zibanejad’s late 2 goals rally Rangers past Penguins in OT
NEW YORK (AP) — Although they will likely miss the playoffs for the first time since 2010, the New York Rangers are still scrapping for…
Fleury wins 400th, Golden Knights beat Flyers 3-2
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Marc-Andre Fleury has helped surprising Vegas by bringing a positive vibe and a contagious amount of confidence to the locker room. His…