2013-05-23 00:10:05
The Penguins are too strong and too loaded for the Ottawa Senators, and proved it with a 7-3 victory in Game 4, Cook writes.
2013-05-22 00:13:05
The Penguins' Paul Martin overcomes horrible 2011-12 season to return to his role as a versatile and stellar defenseman.
2013-05-21 00:11:40
Ron Cook writes that Vokoun's performance in Game 3, and his composure after a tough loss show he's still the man for the net-minder job.
2013-05-20 00:55:16
The Penguins' tactics, and the team's lineup in the closing minute of regulation were strange and costly, Ron Cook writes.
2013-05-15 00:30:04
Ron Cook writes that Malkin wasn't kidding when he said he would play better against the Ottawa Senators in Round 2.
2013-05-14 00:10:41
Winger Matt Cooke says incident in Feb. 13 game that resulted in an injury to Ottawa's Erik Karlsson won't be a factor for him in Round 2.
2013-05-13 00:09:58
Fleury will get another chance. He must get another chance if the Penguins are going to win the Stanley Cup.
2013-05-11 00:02:43
Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang are easy choices for individual awards despite missing considerable playing time in the regular season.
2013-05-10 00:07:47
Columnist Ron Cook says an admittedly nervous Tomas Vokoun stepped up for the Penguins in a big way Thursday night.
2013-05-09 00:41:46
Ron Cook says replacing Fleury in net is likely a good move, but Coach Dan Bylsma may need to mix up lines and start benched players.
2013-05-06 00:13:31
Columnist Ron Cook says manager Clint Hurdle isn't making a mistake by saving relievers Mark Melancon and Jason Grilli for late-game leads.
2013-05-05 00:23:45
Washington's young ace did just enough to give his team a chance to beat the Pirates, giving up four runs and striking out eight.
2013-05-04 00:08:20
The Penguins' 4-3 to the Islanders in Game 2 Friday night was a worrisome, inexcusable effort that could have been even worse.
2013-05-03 00:21:25
When listing Penguins GM Ray Shero's best trade deadline acquisitions, don't overlook Craig Adams.
2013-04-30 00:02:55
The PG columnist asks: Would it really surprise you if Crosby led the Penguins to the Cup and was the Conn Smythe Trophy winner?
2013-04-29 00:03:12
Ron Cook writes that Charlie Batch's role with the Steelers was so much more than just as a backup quarterback.
2013-04-27 00:30:11
Ron Cook: Not signing James Harrison helped to put Steelers in big hole before the draft; now they are digging out.
2013-04-25 14:00:39
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma understands the pressure he and his Penguins team will face next week when the Stanley Cup playoffs start.
2013-04-23 00:04:49
Ron Cook writes that the nose tackle will be a big-time loss for Steelers -- literally and figuratively.
2013-04-22 00:02:59
Slumping shortstop Clint Barmes played well Sunday, one of many stunning performances from Pirates in an impressive series.
2013-04-21 00:10:19
Despite some questionable choices by Pirates manager Clint Hurdle, the odd lineup Saturday night made his decisions look smart.
2013-04-19 00:10:44
As long as they have Ben Roethlisberger under the center, the Steelers have a chance of bouncing back and making the playoffs.
2013-04-16 00:10:45
That fabulous comeback Sunday by the Pirates against the Cincinnati Reds? It seems like a long time ago, doesn't it?
2013-04-15 00:02:33
The comeback Sunday led by unsung backup catcher Michael McKenry was one of the best the Pirates have put together at PNC Park.
2013-04-14 00:13:09
Art Rooney II says it is business as usual this offseason for the Steelers after a disappointing 8-8 year, but that's not really the case.
2013-04-12 00:24:47
Jesse Root has a chance to win a championship in his hometown, playing for Yale in the NCAA hockey finals tomorrow night, Ron Cook writes.
2013-04-08 00:03:57
Cook writes that plenty of players have stepped up for the Penguins this season, but Evgeni Malkin still hasn't reached his full potential.
2013-04-05 00:05:20
James McDonald's strong pitching performance gives the Pirates hope.
2013-04-03 00:05:03
In an awful 24 hours for Pitt athletics, the departure of running back Rushel Shell trumps all else -- even Steven Adams going pro.
2013-04-02 00:02:31
Ron Cook: It was the lone run in a 3-1 loss, but the fact that it was Pedro Alvarez who drove it in should bode well for the Pirates.
2013-04-01 00:10:00
Matt Cooke's performance Saturday against the Islanders was probably the best in his Penguins career -- but maybe not his best ever.
2013-03-31 00:09:36
Sidney Crosby leaves game after deflected puck hits him in the face on the first shift, but the Penguins clamp down and win anyway.
2013-03-29 00:11:49
It's clear the front office wants even more than what the team has achieved recently.
2013-03-26 00:02:49
Ron Cook: While Cole has proven himself ready to pitch in MLB, business always is a factor, usually the overriding factor for Pirates.
2013-03-24 00:37:18
Pitt coach Jamie Dixon may not be perfect, but it's certainly too early to give up on him.
2013-03-24 00:02:41
Wildcats and Sean Miller put a quick end to the feel-good story of the NCAA tournament with a 74-51 win against the Crimson.
2013-03-23 00:09:20
While paying Jamie Dixon an ultimate compliment, former Pitt standout Sean Miller downplayed any interest in coaching the Panthers.
2013-03-22 00:09:09
Guard Tray Woodall, one of two seniors on the roster, had probably the worst game of his career at the worst possible time for the Panthers.
2013-03-21 00:23:56
The key to Pitt succeeding in the NCAA tournament might not be Tray Woodall or Steven Adams -- it might be junior forward Lamar Patterson.
2013-03-19 00:11:33
Ron Cook writes that the coach loathes the suggestion that his teams have underachieved in the NCAA tournament.
2013-03-18 00:12:54
If Penguins defenseman Kris Letang misses an extended period of time, the Penguins' winning streak might not last much longer.
2013-03-17 00:11:04
Leaving the Big East and its tournament at Madison Square Garden behind is not easy for Pitt, but the ACC will be fine.
2013-03-16 00:14:41
Coach Jim Boeheim making one more run before leaving conference.
2013-03-15 00:09:33
For Pitt to have any chance in the NCAA tournament it will need plenty of fight.
2013-03-12 00:23:05
For many sports fans, it doesn't get much better than the slew of great Big East matchups at Madison Square Garden this week.
2013-03-11 00:09:33
Wingers Chris Kunitz and Pascal Dupuis are proving Penguins general manager Ray Shero doesn't need to trade for another scorer.
2013-03-10 00:14:29
The Steelers look like the losers in their breakup with veteran linebacker James Harrison, one that didn't have to happen.
2013-03-08 00:18:30
The Penguins clearly have more talent than the Flyers, but in Thursday's win, everyone except James Neal finally played with discipline.
2013-03-06 00:11:33
Panthers point guard James Robinson is only a freshman, but is a promising talent who plays with maturity far beyond his years.
2013-03-05 00:15:42
Marc-Andre Fleury is a true pro, not just a winner but a Stanley Cup-winning goaltender.
2013-03-04 00:01:28
Regardless of what he did on the court, the story of Pitt senior big man Dante Taylor is one we all can learn from.
2013-03-03 00:10:38
Big East basketball provided many great moments for Pitt, but even more await the Panthers in the ACC.
2013-02-28 00:01:48
Focus should be on the Panthers' overall success the past 11 years and not just on their losses in the NCAA tournament.
2013-02-26 00:15:27
The Pitt football program has been stuck in mediocrity for more than three decades.
2013-02-25 00:14:36
No matter what line he's on, Penguins winger Chris Kunitz continues to produce and help his linemates do the same.
2013-02-24 00:13:26
That Pirates have a magic number this season, 82 -- a number that the jobs of Coonelly, Huntington and Hurdle hinge on.
2013-02-22 00:20:18
Michel Therrien is the talk of the town in Montreal, where his Canadiens have made a quick turnaround.
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