Category: Sports

Malkin “Game-Time” Decision For Debut Against Anaheim

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Pittsburgh center Evgeni Malkin could make his season debut when the Penguins face the Anaheim Ducks. Coach Mike Sullivan says he anticipates the four-time All-Star and 2012 Hart Trophy winner will be a “game-time” decision as Pittsburgh continues its West Coast swing. The 35-year-old Malkin hasn’t played since undergoing right knee surgery in June. Malkin has been skating with his teammates for several weeks and was cleared to start taking contact recently.

The game will be broadcast live on Beaver County Radio with pregame at 9:30 and puck drop set for 10:00 PM.

Roethlisberger, Steelers in Playoffs After OT Win

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Monday, January, 10, 2022 at 6:02 AM

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer
BALTIMORE (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger delayed his retirement a little longer, guiding Pittsburgh to a 16-13 overtime win over the Baltimore Ravens that left the Steelers on the verge of an improbable playoff berth. Then they had to sweat out a dramatic night game between the Chargers and Raiders. Any result other than a tie would put Pittsburgh in the postseason, but those two teams were indeed deadlocked until Las Vegas kicked a field goal at the end of overtime to win 35-32. Now Pittsburgh plays at Kansas City next weekend to open the playoffs.

Blackhawk Defeats Central Valley 51-42

The Warriors travelled to Cougar territory for Friday nights high school basketball matchup.  Blackhawk controlled the game from the beginning but Central Valley kept it close.  The halftime score was Blackhawk 19 Central Valley 17.  Central Valley managed to take the lead for a short time but ultimately fell to the cougars during a late run that secured Blackhawk a double digit 3blead.  The game ended with a final score Blackhawk 51 Central Valley 42.

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Blackhawks Get Sam Lafferty From Penguins for Alex Nylander

Blackhawks get Sam Lafferty from Penguins for Alex Nylander
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired forward Sam Lafferty in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins for forward Alex Nylander. Lafferty is slated to join the slumping Blackhawks in Arizona. The 26-year-old Lafferty, who is signed through this season with a $750,000 salary-cap hit, has no goals and two assists in 10 games with the Penguins this season. Nylander has spent this season with Rockford of the American Hockey League, collecting eight goals and four assists in 23 games. Nylander was selected by Buffalo with the No. 8 pick in the 2016 draft.

Roethlisberger, Steelers Top Browns To Stay In Playoff Mix

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By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger threw for 123 yards and a touchdown in likely his final start at Heinz Field as the Pittsburgh Steelers beat Cleveland 26-14. Roethlisberger says he is leaning toward retirement. He improved to 26-3-1 against the Browns in his 18-year career. The Steelers also kept their slim playoff hopes alive. Pittsburgh needs a win in its regular-season finale against Baltimore and a loss by Indianapolis to Jacksonville to reach the postseason. Baker Mayfield threw for 185 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions for the Browns.

Rodrigues, Rust Net Hat Tricks as Pens Hold Off Sharks 8-5

By DAN SCIFO Associated Press
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evan Rodrigues and Bryan Rust both finished off hat tricks in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the San Jose Sharks 8-5 for their eighth straight win. Rodrigues and Rust each scored twice as the Pens built a 6-1 lead in the first period. Both added insurance goals in the final period, with Rodrigues completing his first career hat trick with 2:01 left and Rust scoring into an empty net with 11 seconds remaining. Rust had a career-best five points. San Jose scored three times in the first 4:09 of the third period but couldn’t overcome the huge deficit.