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A lot of eyes are going to be on this conference not just because it got tougher, but because the defending champion Clairton Bears enter the new season with four straight district titles, three consecutive PIAA crowns, and a nation-best 47-game winning streak, a WPIAL record, on the line.
While Casey Hampton continues his methodical comeback from offseason knee surgery - a return that hit a bit of a snag when the five-time Pro Bowler underwent a procedure recently to "fix" his left elbow - McLendon is blossoming into the heir apparent as the anchor of Pittsburgh's 3-4 defense.
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- It all proved to be better than expected for rookie Andrew Werner. The left-hander could barely believe the news two days ago that the San Diego Padres were calling him up to the majors. But Werner made the most of his opportunity. Werner allowed two runs over six-plus innings in his major league debut and Carlos Quentin drove in three runs, leading the Padres to a 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.
One thing missing from the first two preseason games was the threat of the deep pass and with good reason – Mike Wallace was not in those games. He won't be there on Saturday night in Buffalo either, but that will change next week and his teammates could not be happier.
National Baseball Editor for SB Nation Rob Neyer joined Seibel, Starkey and Miller on Sportsradio 93.7 The FAN to talk about the Pirates playoff chances.
A number of news outlets have published their PIAA football preseason rankings for the 2012 season, which kicks off around these parts next Friday, including brother website MaxPreps, which tabs defending Class AAAA state champ Central Dauphin as number one in the Commonwealth, regardless of classification.
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) -- Pirates prospect Jameson Taillon couldn't have looked much better in his first appearance with the Double-A Altoona Curve, throwing five scoreless innings in a 5-0 win at Trenton Tuesday night.
The Pitt cheerleaders joined The Fan Morning Show Wednesday with Pitt Football Fan Fest taking place Thursday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Heinz Field.
Pirates broadcaster and former pitcher Steve Blass joined The Fan Morning Show Wednesday in the aftermath of a frustrating Bucs walk-off loss to the San Diego Padres, who have dominated them over the past few years.
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) -- The starting quarterback job at Pitt remains Tino Sunseri's to lose, despite his highly publicized 2011 struggles, but in the meantime, his successor is showing signs of improvement, according to first-year head coach Paul Chryst.
PITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison remains optimistic his aching left knee will be ready in time for the season opener against Denver.
(AP) -- The Pittsburgh Pirates had some room to breathe in the NL wild-card standings after a series win over the weekend against one of their main pursuers. A series against a team far from playoff contention has been more problematic.
TORONTO (AP) NHL labor talks are set to resume with a wide gap remaining and time running out to avoid a potential lockout.
SAN DIEGO (AP) Chase Headley hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning to give the San Diego Padres a 7-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
Pirates Catcher Michael McKenry joined Seibel, Starkey and Miller on Sportsradio 93-7 The FAN to talk about what it was like catching 19-straight innings in the teams 6-3 inning marathon game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
