Ovechkin vs. Laine vs. Malkin: NHL stars race to 50 goals
WASHINGTON (AP) — Patrik Laine knows where he stands. The Winnipeg Jets winger might not keep track of each time Alex Ovechkin or Evgeni Malkin…
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Kadri scores 2 as Maple Leafs beat Penguins to snap skid
TORONTO (AP) — After losing four straight on the road, the Toronto Maple Leafs got back on the winning track at home — where they…
Facebook to stream 25 MLB games in exclusive deal
NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook is getting deeper into the professional sports streaming game, partnering with Major League Baseball to air 25 weekday afternoon games…
Sheary, Crosby lead Pens past Flyers and into 1st place
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sidney Crosby’s continued dominance of the Flyers helped the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Penguins move back into first place. Conor Sheary…
Steelers place franchise tag on Le’Veon Bell for 2nd time
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have put the franchise tag on All-Pro running back Le’Veon Bell for a second straight spring, putting his long-term…
Schultz’s OT goal lifts Penguins past Flames 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Sullivan would love to point to a coaching tactic or some semblance of strategy that explains why the Pittsburgh Penguins are…
Dadonov leads Panthers to 6th straight win, 4-1 over Flyers
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers are making a playoff push with improved offense and solid goaltending. Evgenii Dadonov scored twice, Roberto Luongo made…
Crosby scores in OT, Penguins slip by Islanders 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby let one chance to bury the New York Islanders slip away. The Pittsburgh Penguins star wasn’t about to let it…
Pirates’ Bell wants fast start after slow rookie finish
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Overall, Josh Bell had a fine rookie season in 2017. The Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman finished third in the NL Rookie…
Krejci hat trick leads Bruins to 8-4 win over Penguins
BOSTON (AP) — David Krejci and his new linemate have taken no time at all to find a rhythm. The Bruins center capitalized on his…
Hall continues torrid pace as Devils nip Pens, 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Taylor Hall equaled the Devils’ franchise record with points in 15 straight games, Stefan Noesen scored the only goal of the third…
Happy to come aboard
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) – Corey Dickerson didn’t initially believe the news. Tampa Bay Rays general manager Erik Neander called Dickerson late on the night of…
Bucs banking on Moran
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Colin Moran was considered one of the best players in college baseball in 2013 while starring at North Carolina. “We loved him…
Evgenii Dadonov has hat trick, Panthers beat Penguins 6-4
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers cut it close — again. Evgenii Dadonov scored with 1:53 to play to complete a hat trick and…
Kessel, Malkin lead Pens past Canes 6-1 for 6th straight win
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins made plenty of moves Friday night — on the ice, with the roster and in the standings. Phil…
Rays deal Dickerson to Pirates for Hudson and minor leaguer
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay traded All-Star designated hitter Corey Dickerson to Pittsburgh on Thursday in exchange for relief pitcher Daniel Hudson, minor…
Injured Steelers LB Ryan Shazier vows to play again
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Injured Pittsburgh Steelers Ryan Shazier doesn’t just plan to play again following a spinal injury. He says he wants to make it…
Musgrove sees opportunity with trade to Pirates
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Joe Musgrove started in the All-Star Futures Games two years ago when he was a Houston Astros’ prospect. Now, the Pittsburgh…
Bucs’ Harrison focused on winning, not what team he’s on
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) – Josh Harrison is still with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and his feelings aren’t much different than they were a month ago. Harrison…
Maatta’s third-period goal leads Penguins past Maple Leafs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Olli Maatta has played five seasons with Evgeni Malkin and he’s not sure he’s ever seen his teammate play as well as…