THE BLACK-N-GOLD NEWS
STEELERS
Our Steelers made some roster moves this week. They placed OL Cody Wallace on injured reserve. To replace him, the promoted CB Al-Hajj Shabazz from the practice squad.
The Steelers have been in a funk lately, which has Mrs. Black-N-Gold wondering "What the funk is wrong with our Favorite Black-N-Gold Football team". Last Sunday they lost to the Baltimorons 21-14. In that game, C Maurkice Pouncey left the game with a dislocated thumb on his snapping hand (right). Pouncey had surgery 2 days later to repair his dislocated digit.
More injuries hampered the Steelers. RB DeAngelo Williams underwent surgery to repair his meniscus and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks. The Steelers got some good injury news as TE Ladarius Green was activated from the PUP list. In a corresponding move, LB LJ Fort was released.
Both Pouncey and Green were in the lineup for this past Sunday's game against the Cowboys but the funk continued. The Steelers lost their 4th in a row in a shootout, 35-30.
This week the Steelers travel to Cleveland to battle the Browns. Cleveland is 0-10 on the season. Something's got to give in this contest, unless it ends in a tie. Yoi! Let's Go Steelers!!!!!!
PENGUINS
Our Penguins may not be playing their best hockey yet but at least they're still finding the win column. Last week they concluded their trip out west but shutting out the Sharks 5-0. In that game, F Conor Sheary returned to the ice.
Our Favorite Black-N-Gold Hockey Team also did some roster shuffling. They sent D David Warsofsky back to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. They also called up D Steve Olesky and Chad Ruhwedel from the baby Pens and sent F Tom Sestito back down.
Sheary's return proved pivotal as they Pens edged Edmonton last week, 4-3. Sheary scored 2 goals in that contest.
The Sestito move ended up being just a paper move. He was re-called the next day and Ruhwedel was sent back to WB/S.
All the moves must have sapped the Pens strength because the lost to the Wild on Thursday 4-2. Fear not, they returned to the win column on Saturday night in a 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs.
The Pens take their show on the road to Washington, DC tomorrow night for a clash with the Capitals. It will be the first game of a 3-game road trip. Let's Go Pens!!!
PIRATES
Our Pirates made a few roster moves, too. They activated Cs Chris Stewart & Elias Diaz, RHs Gerrit Cole & AJ Schugel, and 2B Josh Harrison, all from the 60-day DL.
Our Favorite Black-N-Gold Baseball Team also added RH Dobydas Neverauskas and OF/1B Jose Osuna to the 40-man roster.
Also, a Pirate received post-season accolades. Congratulations to LF Starling Marte. Marte Partay was awarded his 2nd consecutive Gold Glove for outstanding play in the outfield. We'll see what position he mans next season as he goes for #3. Let's Go Bucs!!!!!
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