THE BLACK-N-GOLD NEWS
STEELERS
Our Steelers had to shuffle the roster on Saturday to get enough healthy bodies for the D-Line for Sunday's battle with the Baltimorons. Our Favorite Black-N-Gold Football Team placed S Shamarko Thomas on injured reserve, released RB Daryl Richardson and called up DT Johnny Maxey and CB Al-Hajj Shabazz from the practice squad. Richardson was subsequently claimed by the Jacksonville Jags.
The Steelers then went out and issued season's beatings to the Baltimorons on Christmas Day in a 31-27 victory. The win earned the Steelers the AFC North title and the #3 seed in the AFC.
Congratulations to RB Le'Veon Bell. It was announced this week that LBell was named Team MVP. Bell is, indeed, a beast.
They're expected to rest several starters in next Sunday's regular season finale. That is a 1pm kickoff at Heinz Field on Sunday versus the Clowns. Plans for the playoff game are up in the air. We only know the game will be at home on either January 7 or 8. No word on the opponent yet. Get rested and healthy this week because next week is when the real season stars. Let's Go Steelers!!!!!!
PENGUINS
Our Penguins traveled to Columbus last week and were crushed by a score of 7-1. Luckily, they bounced back the following night, defeating the Devils 4-1 before the Christmas break.
Coach Mike Sullivan received a late Christmas present on Monday. It was announced that our Favorite Black-N-Gold Hockey Team locked up Sully to a 3 year contract extension, through the 2019-2020 season. Congrats, Sully!
The Pens completed their home-and-home series with NJ on Tuesday, defeating the Devils again, this time 5-2. In that game, C Evgeni Malkin recorded the 800th point of his career. Congrats, Geno!
The Pens lost another defenseman in that Devils game. Brian Dumoulin left in the 3rd period after he was hit in the face by a puck. It was announced the next day that he is out 4-6 weeks following surgery for a broken jaw. Get well soon, Dumo!
To take Dumo's place, the Pens re-called D David Warsofsky from Wilkes/Barre-Scranton. They also had a player return to the lineup. D Trevor Daley was back on the ice for last night's matchup versus the Carolina Hurricanes. The Pens then proceeded to clip the 'Canes by a score of 3-2. G Matt Murray started the game. Unfortunately, he didn't finish. G Marc-Andre Fleury came on in relief for the win. Murray departed with a lower-body injury. His status is unknown. Mrs. Black-N-Gold will let you know when more info is released.
Meanwhile, the Pens faceoff against the Canadiens on Saturday at PPG Paints Arena for a New Year's Eve faceoff. This is the last contest before the Pens get their 1-week break. They've been red-hot this month. Finish off the December to Remember on a winning note. Let's Go Pens!!!!
PIRATES
Our Pirates continue to move pieces around on their roster this offseason. They designated RH Brady Dragmire for assignment. Again. Oh Brady, we hardly knew ye!
This week's big news for our Favorite Black-N-Gold Baseball Team is that they re-signed RH Ivan Nova. SuperNova re-upped with the Bucs for 3 years, $26 million. Welcome back, Ivan!
The Buccos lost Indianapolis manager Dean Treanor this week when he left to become bullpen coach for the Marlins. Andy Barkett replaces Treanor.
The Pirates also claimed RH Nefi Ogando off waivers from Miami. To make room, they DFA'd INF Jason Rogers.
The Bucs are said to still be interested in acquiring White Sox LH Jose Quintana but would have to part with some significant prospects in order to do so. There's also word that CF Andrew McCutchen is still being shopped. Mrs. Black-N-Gold will keep you updated as the offseason continues to play out. Let's Go Bucs!!!!
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