http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/ All Sports en-us Copyright 2009, post-gazette.com. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:44:19 -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/09326/1015433-87.stm?cmpid=sports.xml You wonder what they talked about during the long, hot summer nights, the two roommates, alone in their South Side apartment. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:52:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015474-143.stm?cmpid=sports.xml EAST LANSING, Mich. -- As the final seconds wound down yesterday in Penn State's 42-14 victory against Michigan State, the Nittany Lion mascot held an orange up in the air. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:50:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015527-61.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Nathan Horton, Jordan Leopold and Steven Reinprecht scored goals and Tomas Vokoun made 32 saves as the streaking Florida Panthers defeated the host New York Rangers, 3-2, last night. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:31:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015421-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml QB Matt Cassel has had to run an offense that lost its top running back and wide receiver. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:14:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015151-358.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Among white-tailed deer in Pennsylvania, the rut takes a differential toll on bucks and does. Bucks are on call 24/7 from October through January. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015428-362.stm?cmpid=sports.xml HERSHEY, Pa. -- While they say only goalkeepers can put their hands on the ball, Justin Weathers turned the single exception to the rule into a nightmare for Hampton. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015430-362.stm?cmpid=sports.xml HERSHEY, Pa. -- Sometimes, soccer results -- particularly if one side appears to have a clear edge -- can be unjust and downright cruel. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015431-139.stm?cmpid=sports.xml John Napier practically grew up on the bobsled track at Mount Van Hoevenberg. For one day, he owned it. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015441-61.stm?cmpid=sports.xml ATLANTA -- When Atlanta traded Marian Hossa to the Penguins in 2008, the Thrashers insisted that Colby Armstrong be part of the package coming back. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015153-63.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Teams were allowed to begin signing free agents on Friday. A breakdown of the free-agent pool: National League PIRATES ---- None. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015422-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Suddenly, the big pass play has disappeared from the Steelers offense. After torturing opposing secondaries with long passes in the first six games, the Steelers are finding them harder to come by than swine flu shots. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015498-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Considering that Madden NFL 2010 cover boy Troy Polamalu will miss time today because of his second knee injury of the season, it's fair to say that if you didn't believe in such jinxes before, you're at least taking the time to reconsider your stance this morning. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015507-275.stm?cmpid=sports.xml MILWAUKEE -- Before the NBA season began, the buzz around the Milwaukee Bucks was that there wasn't any buzz. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015508-275.stm?cmpid=sports.xml No matter how bleak things look for the New York Knicks, they can take comfort knowing worse basketball is being played 10 miles away. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015416-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Few NFL teams have the kind of history combined with a large fan base as do the Steelers. One comes close: the Green Bay Packers. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015426-136.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Lee Westwood maintained his two-shot lead at the Dubai World Championships in the United Arab Emirates after shooting a 6-under 66 yesterday in the third round. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015429-362.stm?cmpid=sports.xml HERSHEY, Pa. -- Having watched plenty of Christopher Dock video, Michael Thomas knew what the Pioneers wanted to do whenever the ball hopped into their offensive end. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015434-132.stm?cmpid=sports.xml CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- For Hendrick Motorsports, this NASCAR season might seem easy as 1-2-3. OK, maybe it only looked easy. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015435-169.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Robert Morris' defense harassed Monmouth quarterback Kyle Frazier all day and led the Colonials (5-6, 5-3) to a 23-9 victory against the host Hawks (5-6, 4-4). Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015444-61.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Sometimes, it's a pretty easy call. Even if five dozen guys had worn No. 66 for the Penguins, the unanimous choice as the top player to pull on that sweater would have been Mario Lemieux. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015099-358.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Hiking, winter activities, shoots, hunter safety courses, educational programs, volunteer opportunities and more Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015105-358.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Estimated number of white-tailed deer killed by hunters in Pennsylvania in 2008-2009 seasons (122,410 antlered 213,440 antlerless). Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015148-358.stm?cmpid=sports.xml In the springs of 2000 through 2003, the Pennsylvania Game Commission collected reproductive data from 3,180 road-killed female deer from across the state. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015149-358.stm?cmpid=sports.xml A whitetail buck grazed on a hillside in Washington County. Two does nipped grass just above him. The driver of a red pickup truck spotted the deer, 150 yards away, and braked. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015412-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml DETROIT -- A Cleveland Browns fan held up a sign that read "No Fun Losing" during their latest loss. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015417-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml In the so-called Miracle at the Meadowlands, New York Giants coach John McVay calls for a handoff from quarterback Joe Piscarcik to running back Larry Csonka on third-and-2 at the Philadelphia 29, leading 17-12, with less than 30 seconds remaining. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015419-358.stm?cmpid=sports.xml T Although he already owns a "deer cam," this model, at $599, would enable him to retrieve field images with his cell phone. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015420-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml It is unlikely any of the Steelers who will play in Kansas City today have heard of Dave Smith, a former wide receiver who played three of his five National Football League seasons with the Steelers, beginning in 1970. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015424-63.stm?cmpid=sports.xml It's the time of year in baseball for courting and bluffing -- sometimes simultaneously. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015519-61.stm?cmpid=sports.xml ATLANTA -- No one bought a ticket to this game because Martin Skoula was playing in it. Not even if he had blood relatives in the crowd. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09325/1015497-100.stm?cmpid=sports.xml ATLANTA -- Defenseman Martin Skoula scored two goals to lead the Penguins to a 3-2 victory against Atlanta at Philips Arena tonight. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:49:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09325/1015423-100.stm?cmpid=sports.xml EAST LANSING, Mich. --- No. 13 Penn State kept alive its hopes for a BCS berth today by finishing off Michigan State with a big second half. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:47:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09325/1015359-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Football Summaries: Game by Game Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:43:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09325/1015328-143.stm?cmpid=sports.xml EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Penn State and Michigan State are headed to bowl games, but the winner of today's regular-season finale likely will receive a bigger prize. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:11:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09325/1015330-275.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Vince Carter scored 26 points, Rashard Lewis had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic beat the Boston Celtics, 83-78, last night at TD Banknorth Garden in Boston. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:10:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09325/1015332-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml One of the greatest runs in WPIAL football history was ended last night by some great runs. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:06:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09325/1015337-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Rushel Shell's past week epitomized that of his Hopewell team last night. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:06:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09325/1015335-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Woodland Hills kicker Sam Scifo was at home sick during the Wolverines' playoff game against Central Catholic last week. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:05:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09325/1015336-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml City League champion Schenley (10-1) routed Punxsutawney, 54-0, last night at DuBois in the first round of the PIAA Class AAA playoffs. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:04:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09325/1015361-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Football Leaders: Rushing, Passing, Receiving Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:57:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09325/1015331-63.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Facing a midnight deadline last night to set their 40-man roster, the Pirates announced yesterday that they waived starter-reliever Jeff Karstens and officially added hard-throwing reliever Ramon Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:55:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09325/1015343-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The Rochester defense let one seven-point lead slip away. It did not allow a second one to get away from it. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:13:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09325/1015341-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Clairton got its revenge against Laurel and earned a shot at another WPIAL title as the Bears routed the Spartans, 33-0, last night in the Class A semifinals at Center. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:12:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09325/1015340-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The victory earned Greensburg Central (10-2) its third title shot in five years. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09325/1015339-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml North Hills' luck did not run out last night. Instead, that was Brandon Felder, Dayonne Nunley and the rest of the Gateway Gators running out, over and past them. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:10:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09325/1015342-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml For much of the WPIAL playoffs Aliquippa coach Mike Zmijanac has been telling just about anyone whole will listen that his Quips are not that good. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:08:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09325/1015300-132.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Jimmie Johnson's run for his fourth consecutive Cup title starts from the pole. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09325/1015313-61.stm?cmpid=sports.xml ATLANTA -- You know the Atlanta Thrashers, right? The team that had two winning records in its first nine seasons. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09325/1015317-175.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Welcome back, Jania Sims. Sims, Pitt's enormously talented junior point guard, had appeared in only one game in the past 23 months coming into this season and looked extremely rusty Tuesday in Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09325/1015256-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Last April, upon its public unveiling, Keyaron Fox was a mite juiced. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09325/1015316-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The NFL Players Association opposes commissioner Roger Goodell's call for players to tell their teams' medical staffs if they think a teammate shows symptoms of a concussion, saying that is not an Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09325/1015255-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Willie Colon belted out Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit." Put it this way: As a singer, he is a right oh-ffensive tackle. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09325/1015308-175.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. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09325/1015312-61.stm?cmpid=sports.xml ATLANTA-- The Penguins' defense corps is slowly coming back together. Barring a late setback, Brooks Orpik expects to return to their lineup tonight against Atlanta. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09325/1015311-61.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Travis Moen and Tomas Plekanec scored in a three-minute span early in the second period, Michael Cammalleri added a goal in the third, and the visiting Montreal Canadiens withstood a furious Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09325/1015315-175.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Brandon Triche and Arinze Onuaku combined for 13 points in Syracuse's 22-1 run to open the second half and the Orange went on to a 87-71 victory against No. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09324/1015233-175.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Florida was supposed to provide the Pitt women's team with its first real test of the season tonight when the two teams met at the Petersen Events Center. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:37:00 -0500 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/09324/1014970-63.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/09324/1015003-233.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/09324/1014932-66.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/09324/1014995-61.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/09324/1014968-365.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/09324/1014802-361.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/09324/1014814-365.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/09324/1014835-362.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/09324/1014930-87.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/09324/1014813-117.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/09324/1014841-362.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/09324/1014843-362.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/09324/1014801-290.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/09324/1014822-125.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/09324/1014839-362.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/09324/1014842-362.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/09324/1015006-233.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/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/09324/1014971-132.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/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/09323/1014430-365.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/09323/1014442-365.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/09323/1014518-215.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/09323/1014688-365.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/09323/1014388-142.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/09323/1014429-365.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/09323/1014432-365.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/09323/1014448-125.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/09323/1014660-143.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/09323/1014687-116.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/09323/1014381-365.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/09323/1014666-66.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/09323/1015011-100.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/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/09323/1014386-139.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/09323/1014395-365.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/09323/1014431-365.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/09323/1014440-365.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/09323/1014656-66.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