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Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury makes save against the Thrashers in last night's 3-1 Penguins victory at Mellon Arena.
Take the Penguins' 3-1 victory against Atlanta at Mellon Arena last night for precisely what it was: A two-point tourniquet. Functional, efficient and maybe a life-saver. (Today)
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Hines Wards collides with the Chargers' Quentin Jammer in the teams' last clash in November -- a contest that ranked as one of the Steelers' most frustrating on offense this season.
The Steelers will feature an unmovable object when they take Heinz Field for their first playoff game Sunday. Their No. 1 ranked defense? Yes, that, too. (Today)
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Former Pitt guard Brandin Knight brings the ball up court during the second half against Syracuse in 2002. Knight scored 16 points to help the Panthers' win, 75-63.
You know, this business of being No. 1 would be old hat for the Pitt basketball team if a certain assistant coach for the Panthers had a quicker release. (Today)
The Pirates yesterday agreed to terms with two shortstops, Anderson Machado and Pedro Lopez, on minor league contracts with invitations to spring training. (Today)
The Schenley boys' basketball team had its 80-game City League win streak snapped yesterday as host Perry claimed a 67-47 win against the Spartans (5-4, 4-1). (Today)