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Freedom's John Challis gets a hug from Beaver's Al Torrence after a game April 24.

Teen is running out of innings, but the game still isn't over. Includes video


EASTERN CONFERENCE FINAL SERIES Game Five: Sunday, Pittsburgh (Mellon Arena), 3:08 p.m.

PG SPORTS VIDEO

SportsNOW: May 15, 2008

Flyers 4, Penguins 2, Game 4

ONLINE CHAT

A special Penguins playoff chat today with Empty Netters blogger Seth Rorabaugh.

PG SPORTS COLUMNISTS

Gene
Collier
First period a killer

Ron
Cook
Kennedy fight sets tone

Bob
Smizik
Malkin's line must kick back into high gear

It's good to be home: Penguins' home-ice advantage is in play

Peter Diana/Post-Gazette

The Penguins' Sidney Crosby argues with the Flyers' Jason Smith at the Wachovia Center Thursday.

There are some really swell things about winning the first three games in a best-of-seven series. (05/17/2008)

Commentary: Malkin's line must kick back into high gear

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Ryan Whitney congratulates Evgeni Malkin after Malkin's second-period goal against the Flyers May 9.

Those discussions on how the Penguins would match up with the Detroit Red Wings in the Stanley Cup final, quite understandably, have been put on hold. ... (05/17/2008)

Penguins/NHL

It's good to be home: Penguins' home-ice advantage is in play (05/17/2008)
Penguins Notebook: One big mistake leads to another (05/17/2008)
Commentary: Malkin's line must kick back into high gear (05/17/2008)
Medical bulletin: Timonen likely to return to Flyers' lineup tomorrow after bout with blood clot (05/17/2008)
Western Conference Final: Red Wings prepared to put away Stars (05/17/2008)
NHL Notebook: Laviolette will return as Hurricanes coach (05/17/2008)
The Five Hole (05/17/2008)
Penguins Q&A with Dave Molinari (05/16/2008)
Fantasy chat transcript (05/16/2008)
Flyers hold on to top Penguins (05/16/2008)
Sloppy first period a killer (05/16/2008)
Penguins Notebook: Pneumonia forces Roberts out of lineup (05/16/2008)
Western Conference: Home ice has been nice for Detroit (05/16/2008)
Penguins lose to Flyers, 4-2 (05/15/2008)
Pens' Roberts has pneumonia (05/15/2008)
Penguins Q&A with Dave Molinari (05/15/2008)
18-Gun Salute: After some trial and error, Marian Hossa is turning into a perfect wingman for Sidney Crosby (05/15/2008)
Penguins Game 5 tickets go on sale Friday at 2 p.m. (05/15/2008)
Penguins Notebook: Remaining on even keel becomes best habit (05/15/2008)
Commentary: No one expected Penguins' blitz (05/15/2008)
Penquins chat transcript (05/15/2008)
Flyers Notebook: Stevens alters two of his lines (05/15/2008)
Western Final: Dallas fends off ouster with win (05/15/2008)

Steelers/NFL

NFL Notebook: Owners might opt out of labor agreement next week (05/17/2008)
Fantasy chat transcript (05/16/2008)
Steelers OK Polamalu's alternative training plans (05/16/2008)
Specter blitzes NFL over stolen signals (05/15/2008)

Pirates/MLB

Cubs stymie Pirates again (05/17/2008)
Pirates Notebook: Snell's struggles continue; Russell shows patience (05/17/2008)
Pirates' Lincoln to make mound return tomorrow (05/17/2008)
Baseball Roundup (05/17/2008)
MLB Notebook: Stalled talks force grievance (05/17/2008)
Cubs beat Pirates again, 7-4 (05/16/2008)
Fantasy chat transcript (05/16/2008)
Dirty Doug carries Pirates to victory, 11-5 (05/16/2008)
Pirates Notebook: Snell still seeking heat (05/16/2008)
Pirates Q&A with Dejan Kovacevic (05/15/2008)
Bay's three-run blast caps Pirates 11-5 victory (05/15/2008)
Pirates fall flat in bid for .500, lose, 5-1 (05/15/2008)
Pirates assign Meek to Class AA Altoona (05/15/2008)
Pirates Notebook: Doumit injury could have been worse (05/15/2008)
MLB Roundup (05/15/2008)
MLB Notebook: Rays' Kazmir agrees to $28.5M, 3-year extension (05/15/2008)

Pro Basketball

NBA Playoffs Roundup: Cavaliers hold off Celtics to knot series (05/17/2008)
NBA Notebook: Hornets, Spurs welcome extra rest (05/17/2008)
NBA Playoffs Roundup: Spurs force Game 7 with 99-80 victory (05/16/2008)
NBA Playoffs Roundup: San Antonio's repeat hopes in jeopardy (05/15/2008)

Olympics

Double amputee is Olympic eligible (05/17/2008)

High School Baseball

Baseball Statistical Leaders (05/17/2008)
Softball Pitching Leaders (05/17/2008)
Highlights: Burrell pitcher tosses no-hitter (05/16/2008)
PG North: Shaler softball started playoffs early (05/15/2008)
PG North: For Seneca Valley, lefty Helisek is an ace as the No. 2 pitcher (05/15/2008)
PG South/West: Canevin extends playoff streak (05/15/2008)
PG South/East: A season of success for McKeesport softball team (05/15/2008)
PG East: Burrell quickly fills in gaps, returns to WPIAL playoffs (05/15/2008)
PG West:Unexpectedly, Moon might challenge for a WPIAL baseball title (05/15/2008)
PG West: Canevin extends baseball playoff streak (05/15/2008)
PG West: Ambridge rallies to earn softball playoff spot (05/15/2008)

Other High School Sports

WPIAL Class AAA Track: Hobart, Bower dominate the distance races (05/16/2008)
WPIAL Boys' Class AAA Track and Field Championships (05/16/2008)
WPIAL Girls' Class AAA Track and Field Championships (05/16/2008)
PG North: Fox Chapel's Kann serves notice: He's top dog in discus with Penn Relays victory (05/15/2008)
PG North: Decision works out for Knoch thrower in track (05/15/2008)
PG North: Springdale's Sarsfield shines at WPIAL Class AA track finals (05/15/2008)
PG North: Top-seeded North Allegheny enjoy first-round bye after impressive regular season (05/15/2008)
PG South: Baldwin's Hobart primed for WPIAL championship meet (05/15/2008)
PG South: No matter what you call her, Upper St. Clair hurdler a threat to win WPIAL title (05/15/2008)
PG South: Bethel Park volleyball team plays waiting game (05/15/2008)
PG South: Upper St. Clair is out to net state tennis title (05/15/2008)
PG East: Latrobe's Bower sends message with times at Baldwin Invitational (05/15/2008)
PG East: Norwin vaulter flying high (05/15/2008)
PG East: Layoff worries Norwin volleyball coach (05/15/2008)
PG East: Allderdice continues mastery over City (05/15/2008)
PG East: Centurions prepare for lacrosse playoffs (05/15/2008)
PG West: Beaver Falls basketball player finds success on track, too (05/15/2008)
PG West: Moon's Baggett in hot pursuit of third WPIAL championship in 100-meter hurdles (05/15/2008)
PG West: For Hopewell standout, success on the volleyball court runs in his blood (05/15/2008)

High School Sports - Athlete Of The Week

Athletes of the Week: Ian Wild, Tabitha Bemis (05/15/2008)

Penn State/Big Ten

Hospitalized Paterno OK (05/16/2008)
Paterno treated for dehydration (05/15/2008)

Other College Sports

Slippery Rock names new men's basketball coach (05/15/2008)
PG North: Five from district earn PAC softball honors (05/15/2008)

Golf/PGA

Golf Roundup: Byrd fires another 66 for AT&T lead (05/17/2008)
U.S. Open Qualifier: Co-medalists post 71 at Quicksilver (05/16/2008)
Budding Rivalry: Garcia leads a group of twentysomethings who might finally prove a challenge to Woods (05/15/2008)
Next on the Tee (05/15/2008)
U.S. Open Qualifier: College players grab top two spots (05/15/2008)
Gerry Dulac's GolfLips (05/15/2008)

Auto Racing

Indianapolis 500: Weather has drivers running in circles (05/17/2008)
Auto Racing Notebook: Busch wins pole for All-Star event (05/17/2008)
California driver triumphs at Lernerville, takes WoO lead (05/16/2008)

Hunting/Fishing

Fishing Report: 5/16/08 (05/16/2008)

Other Sports

Preakness Stakes: Big Brown biggest celebrity (05/17/2008)
Preakness Notebook: Revived Pimlico Special produces surprise (05/17/2008)
Hear! hear! Get back on bike (05/17/2008)
Fantasy chat transcript (05/16/2008)
Tennis: Henin abruptly decides to retire (05/15/2008)
Preakness Stakes: Derby winner Big Brown is 1-2 favorite (05/15/2008)

Medical bulletin: Timonen likely to return to Flyers' lineup tomorrow after bout with blood clot

Mel Evans/Associated Press

Flyers defenseman Kimmo Timonen, left, will practice today before a final decision on his status for Game 5.

Kimmo Timonen can't really explain how it happened, how he went from being done for the playoffs to likely being in the lineup for Game 5 tomorrow, assuming all goes well when the Flyers' top ... (05/17/2008)

Cubs stymie Pirates again

Nam Y. Huh/Associated Press

Starter Tom Gorzelanny gave up seven runs on seven hits, including four home runs, in six innings against the Cubs yesterday at Wrigley Field.

CHICAGO -- The Pirates apparently are confronted with a Sisyphean task in their quest to at least reach .500 this season. ... (05/17/2008)

Preakness Stakes: Big Brown biggest celebrity

Garry Jones/Associated Press

Exercise rider Michelle Nevin jogs Preakness entry and Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown at Pilmico Race Course yesterday in Baltimore. The 133rd running of the Preakness Stakes will be held today at 6 p.m.

BALTIMORE -- Like any true A-lister, he kept the masses waiting for hours. Then Big Brown made his grand entrance. ... (05/17/2008)

High School Highlights: Butler tops Franklin Regional, 3-1