http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/ All Sports en-us Copyright 2009, post-gazette.com. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:44:32 -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/09327/1015674-143.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Now that Penn State and Iowa have wrapped up 10-2 seasons, the great debate has begun. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:38:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09327/1015645-139.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Perhaps it's no surprise that senior Ana Olander scored the winning touchdown for the Fox Chapel Area High School seniors. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:13:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09327/1015653-455.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Not only can the Steelers make history, they can rewrite it, too. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:39:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09327/1015743-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The Post-Gazette's high school football rankings. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:18:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09327/1015589-125.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Penguins Q&A with Dave Molinari Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:06:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09327/1015723-61.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Steven Stamkos scored his 15th goal at 2:56 of overtime to give the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning their second consecutive win, 4-3, against the Atlanta Thrashers yesterday. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:59:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09327/1015607-142.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Pitt's 13-9 upset of West Virginia at the end of the 2007 season was a defining moment for the Panthers' defense because it showed it had caught up to the Mountaineers' offense after two years of getting torched. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:58:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09327/1015676-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Somebody with a microphone asked Steelers safety Tyrone Carter if the better team won here yesterday. It seemed like such a jarring question considering the Kansas City Chiefs are a miserable team that came in 2-7 and the Steelers like to think of themselves as Super Bowl contenders. Or at least did. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:41:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09327/1015608-144.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The speaker, swollen with pride and wrapped tightly in confidence, aimed his message at offensive linemen everywhere. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09327/1015655-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- For the second game in a row, the New England Patriots led, 31-14, in the fourth quarter. This time they completed the job. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09327/1015698-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml OAKLAND, Calif. -- Before the season even started, the Oakland Raiders picked this week's game to dedicate to Marquis Cooper, their former special teams star who died in a boating accident earlier Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09327/1015609-365.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Orne Bey was a reserve on the Gateway football team last year, but he showed enough talent and potential as a senior to earn a Division I college scholarship. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09327/1015634-61.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Marc-Andre Fleury won his first eight starts this season, and did it in style. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09327/1015639-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml David Garrard had just three winning drives in his first 58 career starts. Now, he has two in the past two weeks. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09327/1015650-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Sometimes, Super Bowl hangovers do not occur at the start of the season. They sneak up on a champion and clamp it upside the head when it least expects it. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09327/1015651-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml DENVER -- It didn't matter which quarterback the Denver Broncos threw out there yesterday. The surging San Diego Chargers bottled up both the rusty Chris Simms and the hobbled Kyle Orton. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09327/1015699-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml BALTIMORE -- The unbeaten Indianapolis Colts sidestepped another potential obstacle in their march toward NFL history. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09327/1015701-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml DETROIT -- Matthew Stafford was flat on his back, getting his left shoulder evaluated on the sideline by the Detroit Lions medical staff. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09327/1015711-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml On the Steelers' drive in overtime it was 3rd and 2 they ran Mewelde Moore to the right to try and get the edge. Why not keep Rashard Mendenhal in the game or try to run Willie Parker around the edge? Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09327/1015620-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Gerry Dulac grades Steelers 27-24 loss to the Chiefs. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09327/1015622-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac examines yesterday's 27-24 loss in Kansas City Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09327/1015649-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who left yesterday's game in overtime after taking a blow to the head, appeared to be lucid in the Steelers' locker room after their 27-24 loss Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09327/1015654-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Eli Manning and the New York Giants were just happy to celebrate a victory again. It had been six frustrating weeks, not that they were counting or anything. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09327/1015677-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Remember when it was fashionable to trash Rashard Mendenhall, to snark on his fumbling, riff on his evident indecision, bewail his questionable status as a force for good on an offense laced with All-Pros and Super Bowl MVPs? Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09327/1015659-142.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Samardo Samuels scored 23 points to go with 12 rebounds and No. 20 Louisville held off visiting Morgan State, 90-81, yesterday. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09327/1015661-135.stm?cmpid=sports.xml The games will come in swift succession for the Duquesne men's basketball team, three in about 50 hours. The quick turnaround will tax the mind. It also will tax the body. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09327/1015672-142.stm?cmpid=sports.xml No one has to tell Pitt coach Jamie Dixon about the dangers of facing a team from the Missouri Valley Conference. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09327/1015684-139.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Veteran bicyclist Louis Fineberg suggests easing into it. "[It's] not an all or nothing choice," said Fineberg, program manager for BikePGH, the bike advocacy organization. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09327/1015694-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Former Seattle and Green Bay coach Mike Holmgren is interested in working for the struggling Cleveland Browns. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015627-100.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Jeff Brooks scored 12 points to help Penn State hold off Davidson 59-57 today in the third round of the Charleston Classic. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:59:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015617-132.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Jimmie Johnson was chasing much more than a championship. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:55:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015616-169.stm?cmpid=sports.xml Will Harris scored 22 points and Tim Ambrose added 15 points to lead Albany (N.Y.) to a 71-66 victory over Robert Morris in the third round of the 2K Sports Classic today. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:45:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015593-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who left today's game in overtime after taking a blow to the head, appeared to be lucid in the Steelers locker room after their 27-24 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:44:00 -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 17:03:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015575-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The lowly Kansas City Chiefs pulled a stunner today when they upset the Steelers in overtime 27-24, putting a serious dent in the Super Bowl champions' chances of repeating. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:02:00 -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 12:45:00 -0500 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/09326/1015431-139.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/09326/1015099-358.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/09326/1015424-63.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/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/09326/1015153-63.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/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/09325/1015311-61.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/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/09325/1015256-66.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/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/09324/1015003-233.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/09324/1014994-61.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/09324/1014932-66.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/09324/1014801-290.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/09324/1014813-117.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/09324/1014804-365.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