Upset Alert: East Carolina 24 – West Virginia 3

For the second straight week East Carolina knocked off a top 25 team. Last week it was #17 Virginia Tech, but this week East Carolina took it another level and defeated the nations #8 team West Virginia.

#19 Penn State defeats Oregon State 45 – 14

Penn State was clicking on all cylinders and looked very impressive Saturday afternoon defeating the Oregon State Beavers 45 – 19. Penn State dominated the Beavers in all assets of the game. Running back Evan Royster led the Nittany Lions ground attack scoring 3 touchdowns and rushing for 141 yards on 17 carries.

11 days until the Penguins open Camp

Who will play with Sidney Crosby? Will Jordan Staal play wing or center? Who replaces Ryan Whitney? Does Janne Pesonen have the skill and toughness to play in the NHL? Are the Penguins looking to upgrade their top 6? Starting Wednesday September 17th, Inside Pittsburgh Sports brings you in-depth daily practice updates and the latest rumblings surrounding Penguins camp. Want to read the Latest Penguins Buzz throughout the season? Sign up for an Inside Access Membership Special offer until September 15th: Sign up today for a 1 year subscription for only $19.99. All viewers who sign up for the special offer will be locked in for a yearly fee of $19.99, if they choose to renew their membership. Prizes Inside

Report: Carlos Quentin done for the season

The Chicago White Sox have just been dealt a huge blow. According to Baseball Prospectus, WSCR radio in Chicago is reporting Chicago White Sox centerfielder Carlos Quentin has a broken wrist and is done for the season. Quentin is a M.V. P. candidate and has (36 hr – 100 rbi) in 130 games played. The White Sox have a 1.5 game lead in the Central division over the Minnesota Twins.

Pitt vs Buffalo Preview

PITT v. Bowling Green Wrap Up Pitt was more talented than Bowling Green, but they did not play 4 quarters of football. Bowling Green’s Spread Offensive Attack led by Junior Tyler Sheehan played efficiently and did not turn the ball over. The Bowling Green defense was opportunistic and made plays when they had too. In the end, Bowling Green defeated Pitt 27-17.

Pitt Men’s Basketball Recruiting Update

Dominic Cheek 6’6″ 185lb/shooting guard/NJ Dominic Cheek is a potential NBA lottery pick and is one of the nations top shooting guards. At this moment Cheek holds over 25 scholarships. North Carolina heads the list of teams pursuing the talented guard but the New Jersey native is giving serious consideration to a couple Big East teams.

Rays avoid sweep, beat Yankees 7-5

Rays All Star pitcher Scott Kazmir allowed one hit in six scoreless innings and the Rays’ bullpen held off a late Yankees rally to avoid a three game sweep. The Yankees trail the Rays by 11 games in the division and Boston by 7 1/2 in the wild-card race.

The Latest Steelers Buzz

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has named wide receiver Dallas Baker the teams 4th receiver for the Steelers opener against the Houston Texans. Baker caught the eye of the coaching staff during the teams OTA’s and continued his strong play in camp. It remains to be seen how much playing time Baker or second round selection Limas Sweed will see Sunday afternoon. When the Steelers go into their four receiver sets, it is likely the team will use Santonio Holmes, Hines Ward, Nate Washington and Heath Miller.

NHL: Wild pursuing Chris Drury?

The Minnesota Wild remain hopeful that the franchise will be able to sign Marian Gaborik to a long term extension but Wild GM Doug Riseborough is coming around to the idea that he may have to move his star winger. Gaborik remains non-committal and according to a source the Wild’s scouting staff has begun targeting potential players the Wild could get in return for Gaborik. A player the Wild have at the top of their wishlist plays in the Atlantic Division.