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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Malkin scores to help the Penguins beat the Capitals in the 95th game between Crosby and Ovechkin

WASHINGTON — Evgeni Malkin scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Friday night in the 95th NHL game between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin. While all eyes were on Crosby and Ovechkin, Malkin set up Erik Karlsson’s goal 3:11 into the first and then scored the winner with …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Penguins showing life since Mike Sullivan moved Evgeni Malkin to Sidney Crosby’s wing

New York Times

PITTSBURGH — It’s early, and more formidable opponents will prove a tougher test. Still, coach Mike Sullivan’s decision to turn Evgeni Malkin into one of Sidney Crosby’s wingers might have saved the Pittsburgh Penguins’ season. Tonight marks just the seventh time Sidney Crosby has scored multiple goals in back-to-back games 🚨 pic.twitter.com/YdmM5c2vJ9 — Penguins PR November 3, 2024 Malkin hasn’t …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Last Dance for Fleury: Wild Prepare for Final Bow Against Crosby and Malkin

Associated Press

Marc-Andre Fleury is ready to make his final start of his career at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday night when the Minnesota Wild face the reeling Pittsburgh Penguins. The 39-year-old goalie plans to retire following this season, meaning this visit will likely be his last as an active player. He is a fan favorite in Pittsburgh and plans to retire …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Raiders’ Maxx Crosby expected to return vs. Broncos after missing first-ever NFL game in Week 4: Source

New York Times

Las Vegas Raiders edge Maxx Crosby is expected to return for the team’s Week 5 matchup against against the Denver Broncos, a league source said Saturday. Crosby missed the team’s Week 4 game against Cleveland Browns with a high ankle sprain. Journeyman Charles Snowden saved the day, in Crosby’s place, with a pass deflection and sack in the last three …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Sean Payton may be facing his most important game as Broncos coach vs. Raiders

New York Times

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — When the Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs for the first time in eight years last October, first-year Denver coach Sean Payton wasn’t eager to celebrate the win as a monumental achievement. “It’s a division opponent; this is our first chance to play a division opponent,” Payton said Wednesday. It would also be a nod of respect …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Crosby and Adams will not play against the Browns, adding to the Raiders’ long injury list

Associated Press

HENDERSON, Nev. — Maxx Crosby and Davante Adams, who each have multiple All-Pro selections, will not play for the Raiders when they host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, dealing Las Vegas a potentially devastating setback. This will be the first game Crosby, who often plays hurt and is one of the NFL’s elite pass rushers, will have missed in his …

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3 months ago

The Raiders’ problems on offense go beyond Luke Getsy’s play-calling

Associated Press

HENDERSON, Nev. — The boos began in the first quarter Sunday, when back-to-back inside runs by Zamir White didn’t sit well with Raiders fans who wanted to see more imaginative play-calling. There’s a reason why expectations were low for the Raiders entering the season, and last week’s victory at Baltimore created a temporary amnesia that maybe Las Vegas could make …

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3 months ago

How Raiders’ Robert Spillane has reached the next level of linebacker play

New York Times

HENDERSON, Nev. — A year ago, Las Vegas Raiders coaches and teammates were raving about the improvements linebacker Robert Spillane made in pass coverage. “It means 1-1, it means we’ve got some momentum going into Week 3, we’re excited to get back to Vegas, get healthy and get ready for the Panthers.” GO DEEPER Raiders and Gardner Minshew learn good …

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3 months ago

Sidney Crosby is in it for the long haul in Pittsburgh as the Penguins try to rebuild on the fly

Associated Press

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The standings made it look like the Pittsburgh Penguins were close to making the playoffs last spring. The future Hall of Famer is hopeful it won’t take that long for Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas to retool around the team’s venerable core of Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang. “We’d play playoff hockey, we’d play winning …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Sidney Crosby signs two-year extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins that runs through 2026-27 season

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby isn’t sure how much longer he’s going to play hockey. While talks dragged on longer than expected, Crosby said last week he was “pretty optimistic” about something getting done before the season began. “Just making sure that it’s something that made sense for both myself and the team.” The 37-year-old Crosby, a three-time Stanley Cup winner …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Raiders training camp: OC Luke Getsy remains optimistic despite sluggish offense

New York Times

COSTA MESA, Calif. — It looked like the Las Vegas Raiders’ offense had finally made a breakthrough. “That’s the whole key to this thing, right?” offensive coordinator Luke Getsy said Monday. “You’re going through a process.” 🔴📽️ Live: Coach Luke Getsy addresses the media during 2024 Training Camp. That’s really cool to see from such a young guy.” GO DEEPER …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby contract, Mike Sullivan rumors, Tristan Jarry trade: What I’m hearing

New York Times

Mike Sullivan remains firmly entrenched with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The strong working relationship that Sullivan and Dubas developed since last offseason made potentially leaving the Penguins a non-starter for Sullivan, team sources said. Sullivan exited that conversation with Dubas reassured he was Dubas’ long-term choice to coach the Penguins, which made Sullivan’s decision not to pursue the Devils opening easy, …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Yohe: PWHL belongs in Pittsburgh, and Montreal vs. Toronto offered undeniable proof

New York Times

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh sports scene has been the theater of the bizarre in recent days. The Professional Women’s Hockey League played a neutral site game between Toronto and Montreal on Sunday. What happened Sunday was pure bliss for a growing number of fans who simply want a professional women’s hockey team to root for in Pittsburgh. Crosby has long …

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10 months ago

Pittsburgh Penguins loaded up for one last run. Mired in the standings, time may already be up

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Kyle Dubas wants to give Sidney Crosby and the rest of the Pittsburgh Penguins every opportunity to prove they’re worth investing in this season. Yet Dubas, out of respect for the Stanley Cup-laden resumes of the team’s core three of Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang, can’t quite bring himself to put a “for sale” sign up outside …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Sidney Crosby scores twice as Penguins snap Kraken’s 9-game winning streak in 3-0 victory

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan didn’t tell Sidney Crosby to start shooting the puck more often. Crosby scored twice to move within one of Hall of Famer Mark Recchi for 21st on the all-time goals list as the Penguins ended Seattle’s franchise-record nine-game winning streak with a 3-0 win on Monday. Playing the fourth game of a six-game …

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1 year ago

Rams sign vet kicker Mason Crosby to practice squad as special teams concerns linger

LA Times

Mason Crosby holds his helmet on the field before a game against the Dolphins last season. “Getting all the new gear and new helmet and all those things felt like being a rookie again,” Crosby said. Coach Sean Mcvay said Havrisik would remain with the team, but Crosby could be elevated to the roster as soon as this weekend for …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Raiders’ defensive line disappoints as Josh Allen, Bills dominate in tough loss

New York Times

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — There was plenty of optimism about the Las Vegas Raiders’ defensive line coming into the season. Going against a mediocre Buffalo offensive line that gave up five sacks and only managed 97 rushing yards against the New York Jets last week, the Raiders’ front was neutralized in all facets. Point blank, period.” The way the Raiders’ …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Why Broncos must lean further into diverse run game that showed promise in Week 1

New York Times

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — As Javonte Williams emerged from a pile Sunday and began heading toward the huddle, he felt someone lightly tap his surgically repaired knee. “Being out there free, it felt like last year.” As encouraging as Williams’ first game back was Sunday, it must prove to be a scratching-the-surface moment for he and the Broncos rushing attack if …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Jimmy Garoppolo finally takes practice field for the Raiders

Associated Press

HENDERSON, Nev. — Jimmy Garoppolo had trouble falling asleep Tuesday night, excited about the opportunity to step onto the practice field the next morning as the Las Vegas Raiders opened training camp. He didn’t get that chance in organized team activities and minicamp due to a broken left foot suffered last season that put Garoppolo’s future at least somewhat in …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Crosby lifts Penguins past Blue Jackets, 5-4 in OT

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby’s power-play goal 2:45 into overtime finished off a frantic rally as the Pittsburgh Penguins slipped by the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-4 on Tuesday night. Michael Pezzetta and Alex Belzile each had a goal and an assist, Mike Hoffman also scored and Chris Tierney had two assists for the Canadiens, who lost their fourth straight. Ross Colton …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Yohe’s 10 observations: After stumbling again, the Penguins are in trouble

New York Times

PITTSBURGH — Tristan Jarry lost his net twice in the third period. In a night that featured Jarry’s return to the lineup, a dominant Penguins’ performance through two periods and a rather memorable display of fisticuffs, the biggest news was yet another loss. If we play the same, we’ll be in the playoffs for sure.” 10 postgame observations • The …

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2 years ago

Kris Letang scores in 3rd game since stroke, Penguins win

Associated Press

SUNRISE, Fla. — Pittsburgh defenseman Kris Letang scored in his third game back since having a stroke and the Penguins beat the Florida Panthers 4-2 on Thursday night. He really did not ease his way into it and that is the way he likes it.” Jake Guentzel scored twice and Evgeni Malkin added a power-play goal for the Penguins. “The …

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2 years ago

Raiders defensive line hopes to build on recent progress

Associated Press

HENDERSON, Nev. — The signs are starting to show that maybe end Maxx Crosby isn’t the only defensive lineman the Raiders can count on. I think that group has been complemented with Jerry’s presence and what he does, and we’re hopeful that we’re going to continue to get better because we’ve only really been together for a few weeks now.” …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Adams’ 35-yard TD in OT powers Raiders past Broncos 22-16

Associated Press

DENVER — Derek Carr stepped up in crunch time after Russell Wilson shunned the slide that would have made his counterpart’s heroics so much harder. McManus’ 48-yard field goal put the Broncos ahead 16-13 with 3:30 left in the fourth quarter and Denver’s defense forced the Raiders to go three-and-out. Embattled first-year Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett relinquished offensive play-calling duties …

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Malkin scores to help the Penguins beat the Capitals in the 95th game between Crosby and Ovechkin

Penguins showing life since Mike Sullivan moved Evgeni Malkin to Sidney Crosby’s wing

Last Dance for Fleury: Wild Prepare for Final Bow Against Crosby and Malkin

Raiders’ Maxx Crosby expected to return vs. Broncos after missing first-ever NFL game in Week 4: Source

Why Sean Payton may be facing his most important game as Broncos coach vs. Raiders

Crosby and Adams will not play against the Browns, adding to the Raiders’ long injury list

The Raiders’ problems on offense go beyond Luke Getsy’s play-calling

How Raiders’ Robert Spillane has reached the next level of linebacker play

Sidney Crosby is in it for the long haul in Pittsburgh as the Penguins try to rebuild on the fly

Sidney Crosby signs two-year extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins that runs through 2026-27 season

Raiders training camp: OC Luke Getsy remains optimistic despite sluggish offense

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby contract, Mike Sullivan rumors, Tristan Jarry trade: What I’m hearing

Yohe: PWHL belongs in Pittsburgh, and Montreal vs. Toronto offered undeniable proof

Pittsburgh Penguins loaded up for one last run. Mired in the standings, time may already be up

Sidney Crosby scores twice as Penguins snap Kraken’s 9-game winning streak in 3-0 victory

Rams sign vet kicker Mason Crosby to practice squad as special teams concerns linger

Raiders’ defensive line disappoints as Josh Allen, Bills dominate in tough loss

Why Broncos must lean further into diverse run game that showed promise in Week 1

Jimmy Garoppolo finally takes practice field for the Raiders

Crosby lifts Penguins past Blue Jackets, 5-4 in OT

Yohe’s 10 observations: After stumbling again, the Penguins are in trouble

Kris Letang scores in 3rd game since stroke, Penguins win

Raiders defensive line hopes to build on recent progress

Adams’ 35-yard TD in OT powers Raiders past Broncos 22-16