THE BLACK-N-GOLD NEWS
PENGUINS
It's been an up-and-down week for our Pens, just like it was for F Carter Rowney. First, he was sent back to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton while the NHL took a break for All-Star weekend. Once the break was over, Rowney was recalled from the Baby Pens.
Speaking of All-Star weekend, congrats to all the former Pens that were honored on the NHL's 100 list of greatest players, to help celebrate the NHL's 100th anniversary. And congrats to C Sidney Crosby for also making the list. However, Mrs. Black-N-Gold has to say shame on the NHL for 6 weeks for omitting C Evgeni Malkin from the list. Like Mrs. Black-N-Gold said when the announcement was made "This is not my NHL 100".
Our Favorite Black-N-Gold Hockey Team returned from the break and returned to the win column when they knocked off Nashville 4-2. Unfortunately, the Pens did suffer a loss in the victory. F Conor Sheary is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with an upper-body injury. Get well soon, Sheary!
The Pens blew a 2-goal lead, twice, on Friday night but hung on to clip Columbus 4-3 in OT. The next night, the Pens stopped St Louie with a 4-1 win. F Carl Hagelin left the game with an upper body injury. It was announced that he is in concussion protocol with no time table for his return. Get well soon, Hags!
Last night, the Pens went to a shootout with the Flames and fell by a score of 3-2. Thursday night their on the road in Colorado to faceoff with the Avalanche. Sid has 998 career points and should surely hit 1000 on this road trip. Slap me silly! Let's Go Pens!!!!
Last night, the Pens went to a shootout with the Flames and fell by a score of 3-2. Thursday night their on the road in Colorado to faceoff with the Avalanche. Sid has 998 career points and should surely hit 1000 on this road trip. Slap me silly! Let's Go Pens!!!!
PIRATES
First of all, well wishes to former Pirates UTL Sean Rodriguez and his family as they recover from a car accident that was suffered in Miami last week. Prayers for SRod and his family!
As spring training (finally) fast approaches, it was announced that 1B Josh Bell has undergone surgery on his left knee. Bell is expected to miss 2-4 weeks. Get well, Bell!
Our Favorite Black-N-Gold Baseball Team got some news regarding 3B Jung Ho Kang's legal status (sort of). Kang has been officially charged and fined in South Korea following his December DUI. Kang could face a trail as well as jail time for the charges. Also, Kang is expected to enter a rehab program following a review with MLB's Treatment Board.
Now for some, actual, baseball news. Pirates OF Starling Marte recently dropped the ball by prematurely announcing his move to CF this season. Coming on the heals of that announcement was Manager Clint Hurdle's official declaration that Marte is indeed on the move. The Pirates outfield alignment is now expected to be Gregory Polanco in LF, Marte in CF and Andrew McCutchen in RF. Still The Outfield of Dreams!
Meanwhile, the Pirates celebrated Truck Day on Monday. This is the day that everything was loaded onto the 18-wheeler and pulled out of PNC Park to get rolling to Bradenton. Don't forget, pitchers & catchers report on 2/14 with position players set to arrive on 2/17. Let's Go Bucs!!!!!
Our Steelers season may be over but that hasn't stopped them from making headlines. Our Favorite Black-N-Gold signed FB Rosevelt Nix and WR Cobi Hamilton to 1 year deals.
The NFL announced that it's investigating the Steelers handling (or mishandling) of RB Le'Veon Bell's groin injury. This situation may cost the Steelers a fine and/or draft pick when the investigation is complete.
Some former Steelers were recently hired into the coaching ranks. Hall of Fame LB Kevin Green was hired by the Jets to coach outside linebackers. Former QB Byron Lefwich has been hired by Arizona as QB coach.
WR Martavis Bryant has applied for reinstatement following his 1 year suspension for violating the league's drug policy.
It was revealed that WR Sammie Coates had surgery to repair not 1, but 2 broken fingers. Or his hand. It depends on who is telling this story. LBell is considering core surgery for his injured (or non-injured) groin.
The Steelers inked some more players to 1 year contracts. LS Greg Warren and K Chris Boswell will return next year.
Former Steelers G Alan Faneca did make the final cut for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Better luck next year!
And the Steelers released CB Justin Gilbert. They acquired the former Browns 1st round pick early on for a 2018 draft pick. Didn't we see the same thing last year with CB Brandon Boykin? Hope the Steelers have some extra picks lying around considering they may lose one this year and next. Let's Go Steelers!!!!!!
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