AL Playoff Race
The American League playoff race is a little less crowded than the National League race. The Los Angeles Angels have already clinched their division but will be playing for home field advantage throughout the postseason. AL East The surprise team in Major League Baseball continues to hold off their big money spending division rivals. The Tampa Bay Rays have built a contender by drafting wisely and plugging in veterans where they are needed. The story of the Rays’ season starts and ends¬†with pitching. The starting pitching staff has five starters with 11 or more wins and that has much to do with the staff staying pretty much healthy all year. The Rays have only had two pitchers make starts outside
Top 25 Preview
#1 USC vs. #5 Ohio State – No Wells. No good. Pick: USC #2 Georgia at South Carolina – UGA avenges last year’s loss Pick: Georgia #3 Oklahoma at Washington – Too much Sooner offense Pick: Oklahoma #4 Florida – off #5 Ohio State at #1 USC #6 Missouri vs. Nevada – Back to back Big 12 losses for the Wolf Pack Pick: Missouri
Penn State – Syracuse Preview
It has been 18 years since the last time Syracuse and Penn State have met. Syracuse might want to wait another 18 after this game. Penn State comes into this game fresh off a dismantling of Oregon State last Saturday in Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions have not seen an offensive outburst like this since the days of the Kerry Collins-led ’94 team. The offense is averaging 55.5 points per game and 524 yards per game total offense which includes 573 yards on the ground. Evan Royster will lead the running attack that plans on exploiting the Syracuse rush defense that has given up 487 yards to the likes of Northwestern and Akron. Syracuse will try and run the ball
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NFL: Jets targeting Bill Cowher?
Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher tells Adam Shefter of the NFL network that he intends to stay retired and can‚Äôt see himself returning to the sidelines until at least 2010. Cowher didn’t rule out coaching in 2009 but said it’s unlikely. Cowher has been linked to just about every team whose coach is on the hot seat. Speculation is rampant that New York Jets owner Robert Wood Johnson IV has been keeping a close eye on whether Cowher intends to return to coaching. Expectations are high in New York and if they fail to make the playoffs head coach Eric Mangini could be on his way out. Sources close to Bill Cowher believe the coach is seeking up
NL Playoff Race
The longest of seasons is coming to a close and none to quickly for the hometown Pirates. But for those of you who are staying¬†until closing time, you are being treated to a very interesting playoff race. All of the divisions are up for grabs¬†especially the wildcard spot.¬†Breaking down the division and wildcard races, you will see that there are many storylines going into the last, on average,¬†seventeen games. NL East The New York Mets are riding the hot bat of Carlos Delgado who has thrust himself into the NL MVP race. Delgado, going into last night’s game,¬†is batting .423 with5 HR and 10 RBI in¬†the month of September. He¬†hit¬†four home runs in seven at-bats in¬†his last two games. The
Will Pedro Alvarez become a free agent?
Pedro Alvarez to the Yankees, Red Sox or even Angels? Inside Pittsburgh Sports gives you the latest rumblings and the Boras side of the story surrounding the standoff between the players union and MLB.
Willie Parker named AFC Player of the Week
Pittsburgh Steelers Running back Willie Parker has been named AFC Player of Week. Parker rushed for 138 yards and three touchdowns against the Houston Texans. Parker’s three touchdowns were a career high and surpassed the amount of touchdowns (2) he had for the entire 2007 season.
Week 2 NFL Power Rankings
1. Dallas Cowboys (PV 2) 1-0 – The Cowboys took care of business and dominated the Browns. They are the most talented team in the NFL. The Cowboys take on the Philadelphia Eagles in week 2. 2. Pittsburgh Steelers (PV6) 1-0 – Ben Roethlisberger is showing he deserves to be brought up in the same conversation with Manning and Brady. The Steelers defense is younger and more athletic at key positions. It is only one game but the Steelers are the talk of the AFC. 3. New York Giants (PV3) 1-0 – After signing a 5 year extension, wide receiver Plaxico Burress put on a spectacular performance (10rec – 133 yds). The Giants defense looked strong but weren’t tested against
Pittsburgh Penguins Training Camp Schedule
PITTSBURGH PENGUINS 2008 TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE Tuesday, Sept. 16 8-11am medicals, testing Wednesday, Sept. 17 9:00-10:00am practice group A 10:15-11:15am scrimmage РA vs. B 11:30am off-ice training Рgroup A 11:30-12:30pm practice group B 12:45pm off-ice training – group B