Blanco’s 9th-inning sacrifice fly lifts San Diego Padres to 2-1 win over Pittsburgh PiratesPITTSBURGH — Henry Blanco hit a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Saturday. Pirates win for third time in last 20 games, 5-1 over PadresPITTSBURGH — Charlie Morton allowed one run in seven innings, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates win for only the third time in their past 20 games, 5-1 over the San Diego Padres Friday night. Jets’ Rex Ryan uses unique ploy of leaving fans phone messages to drum up supportFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Pick up the phone! Rex Ryan is calling, and he wants you. Reds pitcher Aaron Harang buys golf cart to show appreciation for clubhouse attendantsCINCINNATI — Pitcher Aaron Harang found a really swift way to show his appreciation to the Cincinnati Reds’ clubhouse staff. Fourth & Ben? When games are won in fourth quarter, Roethlisberger’s already among NFL’s bestPITTSBURGH — Fourth quarter, team’s down by 4, 75 yards to go, 2:30 to play. Exactly the situation in which games are won and lost, careers are made or ruined, coaches get hired or fired. Prosecutors drop weapons charge against ex-girlfriend of former Steeler Cedrick WilsonPITTSBURGH — Prosecutors have dropped a weapons charge against the ex-girlfriend of former Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Cedrick Wilson stemming from a standoff at his former home last year. Polamalu: No surgery needed, projected to be out 3 to 6 weeksPITTSBURGH — This might be the first time Troy Polamalu is happy to hear that an injury will keep him out from three to six weeks. Stanley Cup? What Stanley Cup? Penguins attempting to shift focus to new seasonPITTSBURGH — Three months to the day after they won the NHL championship, the Pittsburgh Penguins reunited Saturday for the start of training camp. There was something missing, too, besides the handful of players who didn’t return. Steelers may be without star Polamalu for first half of seasonPITTSBURGH — The Steelers got by for one night, barely, without a running game. What could be more difficult: getting by the first half of the season without All-Pro safety Troy Polamalu. Pitching ace(s): Former pitcher Steve Blass has 2 holes-in-1 in same roundGREENSBURG, Pa. — After 35 years, Steve Blass got his control back. Trouble is, it was the wrong game. Ben Roethlisberger’s 20th career comeback leads Steelers to 13-10 win over Titans in OTPITTSBURGH — The game lasted 64½ minutes, yet it seemed only eight minutes mattered to Ben Roethlisberger. The two minutes at the end of the first half. The two minutes at the end of the second half. And the slightly more than four minutes in overtime that decided a Titans-Steelers game controlled by two of the NFL’s best and most physical defenses, except when Roethlisberger had the ball in his hands and little time to work with. Steelers’ Polamalu sprains knee ligament, may miss 3-6 weeksPITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro safety Troy Polamalu sprained the medial collateral ligament in his left knee late in the first half of their 13-10 overtime victory against Tennessee on Thursday night. Coach Mike Tomlin said the injury usually sidelines a player from 3 to 6 weeks. Steelers’ Polamalu hurt, does not return against TitansPITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro safety Troy Polamalu sprained the medial collateral ligament in his left knee late in the first half against Tennessee on Thursday night. Coach Mike Tomlin said the injury usually sidelines a player from 3 to 6 weeks. Roethlisberger throws for 363 yards and Steelers beat Titans 13-10 in OT on Reed’s field goalPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers apparently are going to stay with this Ben Roethlisberger to Santonio Holmes combination until somebody beats them. Big Ben’s arm leads Steelers past Titans 13-10 in OTPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers apparently are going to stay with this Ben Roethlisberger to Santonio Holmes combination until somebody beats them. Roethlisberger, Collins trade TD passes late in 1st half; Steelers, Titans tied at 10 after 4PITTSBURGH — Ben Roethlisberger and Kerry Collins threw touchdown passes 34 seconds apart late in the first half and the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans were tied at 10 at the end of regulation in the NFL’s opening night Thursday. Roethlisberger, Collins trade TD passes late in 1st half; Steelers, Titans tied at 7 after 3PITTSBURGH — Ben Roethlisberger and Kerry Collins threw touchdown passes 34 seconds apart during the final 1:22 of the first half and the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans were tied at 7 through three quarters in the NFL’s opening night Thursday. Roethlisberger, Collins trade TD passes late in half; Steelers, Titans tied at 7 at halfPITTSBURGH — Ben Roethlisberger and Kerry Collins threw touchdown passes 34 seconds apart during the final 1:22 of the first half and the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans were tied at 7 at halftime in the NFL’s opening night Thursday. Titans’ defense shuts down the Steelers as game is scoreless after the first quarterPITTSBURGH — The Tennessee Titans’ defense shut down the Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers and the teams were in a scoreless tie through one quarter in the NFL’s opening night Thursday. Pittsburgh had 1 yard of offense through its first three possessions — two rushing and minus-1 passing — was 0 for 4 on third-down conversions and allowed Tennessee to sack Ben Roethlisberger twice. Zambrano wins for first time since July 22, Cubs beat Pirates 8-5PITTSBURGH — Carlos Zambrano won for the first time since July 22 by limiting the slumping-again Pirates to two runs over six innings, and the Cubs finished off a three-game sweep by beating Pittsburgh 8-5 on Wednesday. Don’t tread on me: Steelers not expecting Towel Tromp II from TitansPITTSBURGH — The stomping their Terrible Towel took on the Tennessee Titans’ sideline last December was nothing compared to the trampling the Pittsburgh Steelers took on the field. Flight 93 family members to be recognized before Titans-Steelers gamePITTSBURGH — Family members of the passengers who died in the Flight 93 crash on Sept. 11, 2001, will be recognized on the field before the Titans-Steelers NFL season opener Thursday night. Titans, Steelers finally play rematch that was anticipated in January’s AFC championshipPITTSBURGH — Finally, they’re getting around in September to playing the game that was predicted to take place for the AFC championship in January. NFL Standings
Cubs tie major-league record with 8 straight hits to begin game, beat Pirates 9-4PITTSBURGH — Aramis Ramirez, Geovany Soto and Kosuke Fukudome had two-run hits in a record-tying first inning and the Chicago Cubs handed the hapless Pittsburgh Pirates their 11th loss in 12 games, 9-4 on Tuesday night. Chicago Cubs recall RHP, former Notre Dame WR Jeff Samardzija for 3rd time this seasonPITTSBURGH — The Chicago Cubs have recalled right-hander Jeff Samardzija from Triple-A Iowa. 17 and counting for Pirates, who lose 4-2 to Cubs to set record for consecutive losing seasonsPITTSBURGH — Back in the days of Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell or Barry Bonds, this wouldn’t have seemed possible for a team as storied and as successful as the Pittsburgh Pirates. NFL 2009: Unchanged Steelers began talking about another Super Bowl months agoPITTSBURGH — Sometime early in a new player’s career, he’ll be pulled aside and instructed about the way the Pittsburgh Steelers do business. Lee’s 2 HRs lead Cubs past Pittsburgh 4-2, assuring Pirates of 17th straight losing seasonPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates’ not-so-magic number is zero, or the number of winning teams they’ve had during a record-setting run of futility over 17 forgettable seasons. Jones’ RBI single rallies Pirates past Cardinals, 6-5, as Pittsburgh avoids record lossPITTSBURGH — Garrett Jones hit a game-ending RBI single to cap a two-run rally in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates avoided a record-setting loss at least for one day, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 Sunday to stop a nine-game skid. Pujols’ pinch-hit HR carries Cards to 2-1 win in 10, leaves Pirates 1 short of recordPITTSBURGH — Albert Pujols lead off the 10th inning with his second career pinch-hit home run, and the St. Louis Cardinals withstood Ross Ohlendorf’s dominating start to beat Pittsburgh 2-1 on Saturday night and leave the Pirates one loss short of an unwanted record. Williams catches 11 passes for 145 yards, TD to help Duquesne to 24-19 victory over BucknellPITTSBURGH — Dave Williams caught 11 passes for 145 yards and a touchdown to lead Duquesne to a season-opening 24-19 victory over Bucknell on Saturday night. Pirates pitcher Ross Ohlendorf strikes out side on 9 pitches against CardinalsPITTSBURGH — Pirates right-hander Ross Ohlendorf has become the second pitcher in club history to strike out the side on nine pitches. Freshman Lewis’ 129 yards rushing, 3 TDs lead Pitt past Youngstown State 38-3PITTSBURGH — Dion Lewis scored three touchdowns by halftime while running for 129 yards in his first college start, and Pittsburgh showed off a balanced offense while cruising to a season-opening 38-3 victory over Youngstown State on Saturday. Ludwick’s 2 homers, Wainwright’s 17th win lead Cardinals over PiratesPITTSBURGH — Ryan Ludwick homered twice, Adam Wainwright became the majors’ first 17-game winner, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-7 on Friday night for their 10th win in 12 games. |
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