In today鈥檚 era of high school athletes specializing in one sports, Dennis Slagle would be a throwback. He was a three-sport standout at Beth-Center during the late 1960s.鈥淭hat鈥檚 all there was other than wrestling for me,鈥� Slagle stated. 鈥淚 did go from one sport to the other to the ...
PITTSBURGH 鈥� The Pirates will reach the halfway point of the season this weekend in San Diego.It鈥檚 fitting they鈥檒l be surrounded by palm trees, because this team is as big a mystery as it was in spring training.There鈥檚 no real leadoff hitter and no genuine clean-up hitter. There鈥檚 no ...
PITTSBURGH (AP) 鈥� Billy Hamilton is well aware of his struggles at the plate. The Cincinnati Reds centerfielder has tried to stay positive even as his average and his spot in the batting order dropped at an alarming rate, trying to focus on being a more complete player until his swing ...
PITTSBURGH 鈥� It鈥檚 a double whammy spring for Penguins fans.Not only did they deal with the disappointment of their team鈥檚 second-round playoff exit, they had to watch Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals skating with the Stanley Cup.Ouch, that hurts.The last hope for Penguins fans ...
CHICAGO (AP) 鈥� Josh Harrison led off the game with a home run and Gregory Polanco hit a bases-loaded triple, leading Ivan Nova and the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Chicago Cubs 7-1 on Sunday.Pittsburgh, which had managed a total of three runs in its previous four road games, ended its losing ...
PITTSBURGH 鈥� When you think of a fierce Pittsburgh sports competitor, the image that probably comes to mind is Jack Lambert.The snarl revealed missing teeth and a clue to his disposition. Woe to those who had to spend a Sunday afternoon trying to neutralize his hostility.On the other hand, ...
