THE BLACK-N-GOLD NEWS
PENGUINS
There is less than 20 games left in the regular season for our Penguins. They jockeying for playoff position is under way. Our Favorite Black-N-Gold Hockey Team staged a dramatic, come-from-behind win on home ice on Sunday night, beating Bylsma & Buffalo 4-3.
Injuries continue to plague the Pens. D Kris Letang is still MIA with an upper body injury. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to Pittsburgh bus line is still shuffling back and forth. The Pens recalled F Tom Sestito and D Cameron Gaunce from the Baby Pens. They sent D Derrick Pouliot back to WB/S.
On Wednesday, the Pens began a big 5-game road trip in Winnipeg with a 7-4 win. Unfortunately, F Patric Hornqvist missed this contest. It was announced that he has a concussion. Also, Sestito received a boarding call during the course of the game that resulted in a 4-game suspension for the big guy. The Pens called up F Oskar Sundqvist from WB/S the next day.
The Pens remained in the win column in dramatic fashion on Friday with a 3-2 shootout win in Edmonton. Then they went out and shutout Vancouver last night, 3-0. C Matt Cullen has missed the last 2 contests while F Carl Hagelin missed last night's matchup. That gives the Pens 7 regulars out of the lineup with injuries. Get well soon, Cully and Hags!
Next, the Pens continue their road show tomorrow night in Calgary to face the Flames. They then end the road trip in Philly on Wednesday. The Pens are all alone in 2nd place in the Metro with 94 points, just 1 point out of the top spot held by Washington. There are 15 regular season games to play. Keep on PUCKN! Let's Go Pens!!!!
On Wednesday, the Pens began a big 5-game road trip in Winnipeg with a 7-4 win. Unfortunately, F Patric Hornqvist missed this contest. It was announced that he has a concussion. Also, Sestito received a boarding call during the course of the game that resulted in a 4-game suspension for the big guy. The Pens called up F Oskar Sundqvist from WB/S the next day.
The Pens remained in the win column in dramatic fashion on Friday with a 3-2 shootout win in Edmonton. Then they went out and shutout Vancouver last night, 3-0. C Matt Cullen has missed the last 2 contests while F Carl Hagelin missed last night's matchup. That gives the Pens 7 regulars out of the lineup with injuries. Get well soon, Cully and Hags!
Next, the Pens continue their road show tomorrow night in Calgary to face the Flames. They then end the road trip in Philly on Wednesday. The Pens are all alone in 2nd place in the Metro with 94 points, just 1 point out of the top spot held by Washington. There are 15 regular season games to play. Keep on PUCKN! Let's Go Pens!!!!
PIRATES
Another Pirates player will participate in the World Baseball Classic. 2B Josh Harrison was named to Team USA.
Our Favorite Black-N-Gold Baseball Team will play the St Louie Cardinals in Williamsport, PA on August 20. This game will be played in conjunction with the Little League World Series. It will take place at BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field, minor league baseball's 3rd oldest ballpark.
Some news on 3B Jung Ho Kang. The Bucs placed him on the restricted list. There is speculation that his visa issues should be resolved soon, freeing him to join the team in Bradenton for spring training. However, there is still the possibility of discipline by the league and the Buccos.
The Buccos spring training record is an impressive 11-4. Of course, winning the Grapefruit League doesn't guarantee you a trip to the postseason come October. Mrs. Black-N-Gold views this with caution optimism. The real season starts April 3. Get to BUCN! Let's Go Bucs!!!!!
Some news on 3B Jung Ho Kang. The Bucs placed him on the restricted list. There is speculation that his visa issues should be resolved soon, freeing him to join the team in Bradenton for spring training. However, there is still the possibility of discipline by the league and the Buccos.
The Buccos spring training record is an impressive 11-4. Of course, winning the Grapefruit League doesn't guarantee you a trip to the postseason come October. Mrs. Black-N-Gold views this with caution optimism. The real season starts April 3. Get to BUCN! Let's Go Bucs!!!!!
STEELERS
The offseason really kicks into high gear for our Steelers now. The Combine is over and free agency has just begun. Well, officially, the free agent period began Thursday at 4pm. Our Favorite Black-NGold Football Team made $1.797 million offers to 2 of their restricted free agents, OL Chris Hubbard and CB Ross Cockrell. The Steelers would have the option to match any offers Hubbard and Cockrell receive. If they don't match the offers, they would be awarded a 4th round pick for Cockrell but nothing for Hubbard since he was signed as a free agent.
Steelers C Maurkice Pouncey and his brother, Miami C Mike Pouncey, scored a victory of sorts in the civil lawsuit that was brought against them. The litigation stemmed from an incident several years back in Miami. The case was settled for a nominal fee.
Lo and behold, the start of free agency saw the Steeler retain two of their free agents, so far. They re-signed Johnson and Jones to 2 year contracts. The Steelers also released RB Karlos Williams. Meanwhile, Wheaton signed with the Bears. The Steelers also said goodbye to Timmons who agreed to a 2 year deal with the Dolphins.
If/when more deals develop, Mrs. Black-N-Gold will keep pass the info along to you. Let's Go Steelers!!!!!!
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