THE BLACK-N-GOLD NEWS
STEELERS
Some of our Steelers received good news this week when All-Pro announcements were made. Congrats to WR Antonio Brown who made 1st Team All-Pro and RB Le'Veon Bell and G David DeCastro who were named 2nd Team All-Pros.
And we can't forget that our Favorite Black-N-Gold Football Team also won their Wild Card matchup with Miami. The Steelers dominated the Dolphins in the 30-12 victory. The win gave the Steelers their 35th postseason W, most in NFL history.
Unfortunately, the win did come at a price. It looked like QB Ben Roethlisberger suffered an ankle injury when he showed up to post-game interviews in a walking boot. The boot was removed later in the week as Ben claimed it was precautionary so as not to re-aggravate a previous foot injury.
Also, OLB Coach Joey Porter was arrested on the South Side following the game. He has since been released on bail and placed on leave by the Steelers. Peezy got a reprieve later in the week when the 6 counts were reduced to just 2, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness. His status with the team is still up in the air.
More bad news as OLB Bud Dupree received a fine to the tune of $18,231 for his hit on Miami QB Matt Moored. Bud is expected to appeal the fine to have the amount lessened.
Apparently the Steelers were quite pleased with LBell's performance in the playoff game. Since then, word has emerged that they plan to place the franchise tag on #26 while they negotiate a long-term deal. Mrs. Black-N-Gold will keep you posted as this and other stories develop.
In the meantime, get ready for more playoff action. The Steelers take their show on the road for a showdown with the Chiefs in the divisional round. Kansas City here we come for a 1pm kickoff. Winner plays for the AFC Championship. Let's Go Steelers!!!!!!
PENGUINS
Our Pens continued to move players around as they prepared to return to the ice following their bye week. They re-called G Tristan Jarry and D Chad Ruhwedel from Wilkes/Barre-Scranton.
The Steelers weren't the only team to win on Sunday. Our Favorite Black-N-Gold Hockey Team picked up right where they left off, in the win column. They trounced Tampa Bay Sunday evening 6-2.
A schedule change was announced for the Pens home gave versus Philly for March 26. That will now be a 7pm faceoff. Mark it down.
Congrats to C Evgeni Malkin. Geno will join C Sidney Crosby at the end of the month for the NHL All-Star Game. Hallelujah Hollywood, the boys are going to LA!
More moves as the Pens re-called D David Warsofsky and sent Jarry back down to the Baby Pens.
The moves didn't help. The Pens went to Washington on Wednesday and lost to the Caps 5-2.
So they made another move. They sent D Chad Ruhwedel back down to WB/S.
Something happened to the Pens last night that hadn't in the past 90 games. They lost 2 straight games in regulation when they fell to the Senators 4-1. They'll try to get back in the win column when they close out their road trip tomorrow night in Detroit. Let's Go Pens!!!!
PIRATES
The hot stove has gotten ice cold for our Pirates, of late. However, the Bucs did lose a player recently. The White Sox claimed PF Wily Garcia off waivers from our Favorite Black-N-Gold Baseball Team.
Other than that, the only noteworthy news is that they Buccos began voluntary mini-camp on Monday. We're getting closer to Opening Day. Pitchers and catchers report to Bradenton on February 14 and position players on February 17.
The Pirates avoided arbitration with 2 RHs last night. They agreed to a $2.3 million deal with Drew Hutchison and $2.2825 million deal with Jared Hughes. They have until 1pm today to come to terms with RHs Gerrit Cole and Juan Nicasio, LH Tony Watson and SS Jordy Mercer. While teams are still allowed to negotiate with players before their hearing date, the Bucs, typically do not do so. If anyone else agrees to terms, Mrs. Black-N-Gold will let you know.
Until then, hope springs eternal. Let's Go Bucs!!!!!
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