Pirates pound Phillies as Cruz remains hot
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 11-2 in Grapefruit League play Monday in Clearwater, Florida. Oneil Cruz and Rowdy Tellez each hit three-run home runs in the third... Read more
Duquesne coach Dambrot to retire after NCAA tourney
During a news conference Monday, Duquesne men’s basketball coach Keith Dambrot announced he will be retiring at the end of the season. The Dukes season has been extended at least a game afte... Read more
Pens top Red Wings/keep slim playoff hopes alive
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 Sunday evening at PPG Paints Arena. The Penguins had six different goal scorers. Sidney Crosby scored an unassisted goal in the gam... Read more
Hamlin takes a tread-shredding Bristol race
Denny Hamlin held off Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Martin Truex, Jr. to win for the fourth time in his career at Bristol Motor Speedway. It was Hamlin’s 52nd career win, and locks him into the... Read more
Knoch high school swimmer Giona Lavorini won a state championship over the weekend. Lavorini captured the Class 2A 100-Breastroke title. It was the first state title for the Knoch junior. No... Read more
Pirates top Rays/sign two free agents
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 8-4 Sunday. The Bucs visit Philadelphia this afternoon in Clearwater, Florida. They have seven spring training games remaining. Over the we... Read more
Duquesne defeated VMU to win the Atlantic 10 title Sunday and in doing so – made the NCAA tournament for the first time in 47 years. The Dukes will meet BYU Thursday afternoon at 12:40pm in... Read more
Sunday Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins were defeated by the New York Rangers last night 7-4. They host the Detroit Redwings tonight at 6. Pre-game on WISR begins at 5:30. Duquesne University’s men’s basket... Read more
Pirates to Sign Michael Taylor & Domingo German
The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly signing center fielder Michael Taylor to a 1 year $4M deal. Taylor won the Gold Glove last year in the American League while playing for Minnesota. Tayl... Read more
The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 in Grapefruit League play Thursday. Marco Gonzales started the game for the Bucs and allowed one run on just one hit over five innin... Read more