The Pittsburgh Pirates did what?!?! They traded Nate McLouth to the Atlanta Braves for nothing?!?! This is just another salary dump!!! Bob Nutting is at it again!!! WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?!?! These are just some of the comments that were made, and continue to be made by fans, media, and players of the Pirates after the trade was announced that sent Nate McLouth to the Atlanta Braves in return for 3 top level prospects. I am here to tell you that this was absolutely, without a doubt, the first smart move that the Pittsburgh Pirates front office has made in the last 17 years. more »

Never before has there been a league that has so many double-standards in its enforcement of the rules. An intentional knee-on-knee hit is an automatic suspension, except when your name is Alex Ovechkin. Slashing another player’s stick out of their hands is an automatic 2-minute minor penalty, except when you are Marian Hossa. Instigating a fight in the last 5 minutes of regulation or in overtime is an automatic 1-game suspension, unless you are Evgeni Malkin. What happened to enforcing rules consistently regardless of who the player is??? more »

Now that our Pittsburgh Penguins are in the Stanley Cup Finals, let the analysis begin. Assuming the Penguins are going to face Detroit (that series is currently 3-1 in favor of the Red Wings) there are several advantages that the Pens have this year over last year. Below are a few: more »

He is the reigning defensive player of the year in the National Football League. He is a 2 time Steelers team MVP. He holds the Steelers team record for sacks in a single season. He is one of the most feared defensive forces in all of football. However, his choice of a suitable pet for his child is, in my opinion, completely flawed. more »