http://www.tribune-democrat.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:28:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/prosports/local_story_310222921.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/prosports/local_story_310222921.html The more coach Mike Tomlin keeps talking about it, the more agitated his players get.Exactly the response Tomlin wants from his Pittsburgh Steelers.Tomlin keeps referring to the Broncos as having “the world’s best defense,” a reference to Denver’s spot atop the NFL team yardage statistics. He mentioned it during the weekly team meeting. Before practice on Wednesday. Before practice on Thursday. And he’ll likely keep saying it until game time Monday. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:08:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/prosports/local_story_309231526.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/prosports/local_story_309231526.html Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians hears Ben Roethlisberger’s campaign speech so often, he probably can recite it.It goes something like this: “You know, I think this would be a good week for the no-huddle.” Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:44:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/prosports/local_story_308234452.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/prosports/local_story_308234452.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:41:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/prosports/local_story_308234147.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/prosports/local_story_308234147.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:12:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/prosports/local_story_308001356.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/prosports/local_story_308001356.html The budget-conscious Tampa Bay Rays saved some money and added some promising bullpen help Tuesday night when they traded infielder Akinori Iwamura to the Pittsburgh Pirates for right-hander Jesse Chavez. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:09:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/prosports/local_story_308001017.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/prosports/local_story_308001017.html Franco Dok Harris, the son of Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris, took part in a different form of running as an independent candidate in Pittsburgh’s mayoral race. At least someone linked to the Steelers mounted a ground game this fall. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:44:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/prosports/local_story_307004531.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/prosports/local_story_307004531.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:57:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/prosports/local_story_305235835.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/prosports/local_story_305235835.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:45:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/prosports/local_story_304234622.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/prosports/local_story_304234622.html The Johnstown Chiefs season-opening streak of futility continued Saturday afternoon at the Reading Sovereign Center.Reading built an early two-goal advantage and held off a Chiefs comeback to defeat Johnstown 4-3 in front of 4,602 fans. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:44:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/prosports/local_story_304234524.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/prosports/local_story_304234524.html Niklas Backstrom made 34 saves and the Minnesota Wild won on the road for the first time this season, beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Saturday night. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:31:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/prosports/local_story_304233305.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/prosports/local_story_304233305.html The early season slide is over. Troy Polamalu is back from a four-week injury layoff. The edginess and self-assurance appear to be restored to the NFL’s best defense over the last five seasons.Ben Roethlisberger is second in the NFL in yards passing. James Harrison is threatening to break the team record for sacks again. Hines Ward is playing as if he’s 23, not 33. Teams still can’t run the ball effectively against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:40:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/prosports/local_story_304004051.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/prosports/local_story_304004051.html The Johnstown Chiefs were defeated by the Trenton Devils by a score of 3-2 on Friday night at the Sovereign Bank Arena. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:38:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/prosports/local_story_304003923.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/prosports/local_story_304003923.html Pittsburgh scored twice in the final 3 minutes of regulation to tie it and Sidney Crosby had the only goal in the shootout to lead the Penguins to a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:47:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/prosports/local_story_302234828.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/prosports/local_story_302234828.html NHL scoring champion Evgeni Malkin will be lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins for two to three weeks because of a strained right shoulder. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:55:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/prosports/local_story_301235438.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/prosports/local_story_301235438.html Andres Taylor officially got the key to the City of Johnstown on Wednesday.In some ways, it’s hard to believe he didn’t already have it.