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Pittsburgh correspondent // Sometimes covering the Pittsburgh Pirates for the AP // Views and opinions are my own

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3 years
JoJo Siwa hit a double off Quavo after he struck out DK Metcalf. What a sentence.
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Erik Karlsson in a neck guard.
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4 years
Sidney Crosby traces the Golden Arches. Hockey has officially returned to the great city of Pittsburgh.
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2 years
Kenny Pickett is never going to throw an NFL touchdown pass because his offensive coordinator is inept and his WR1 can't catch.
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8 months
Jaromir Jagr is on the ice with the Pittsburgh Penguins. #Pens
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4 years
Sidney Crosby on Brandon Dubinsky's recent criticism: "He can say what he wants. If you guys have any more hockey questions, I'd love to answer those."
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1 year
Sidney Crosby has traced the Golden Arches. Hockey is officially back in Pittsburgh.
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7 years
Fleury: "I'm glad people remember me as a good person, not just a goalie." #Pens
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6 years
I asked Phil Kessel about Sidney Crosby being one game away from tying Mario Lemieux for most games played in #Pens history. He finished his response with, "I mean, he ain't getting traded."
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10 months
My wife is from a small town a few hours away from Cole Harbour. She once visited a friend from Philadelphia. To explain where she's from, she said, "It's close to where Sidney Crosby grew up." Her friend's father responded, "We don't say that name in this house."
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Kyler Murray reporting for work in Philly wearing a Penguins Sidney Crosby sweater
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3 years
Evgeni Malkin on Sidney Crosby: "I hope, someday, he gives me an assist on my 500th goal." #Pens
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2 years
I asked Marc-Andre Fleury about the fans chanting for him at the end, he got slightly emotional: "That chant at the end, giving up four goals, but still getting a cheer. It is special, every time. Every time I come back, it is. Tough to put into words. But cool to be back."
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9 months
Congratulations to Myles Garrett, the NFL Defensive Player of the Year and probably about the third best defensive player in the NFL this season.
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3 years
There's Sidney Crosby. I'm sure he's wondering if he'll still be with the Penguins come 3 p.m.
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5 years
The final tally of the #Pens during this Sidney Crosby injury: 18-6-4.
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7 years
Fleury on what he would miss the most about Pittsburgh: "Everything." #Pens
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6 years
A pet peeve of mine: People referring to Pittsburgh as "Pitt." Pitt is a university. It's not a nickname for the city. Sincerely, Someone who was raised in Pittsburgh
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6 years
Ken Hitchcock on what Connor McDavid can learn from Sidney Crosby:
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3 years
John Madden's final broadcast was Super Bowl XLIII. Steelers vs Cardinals. My favorite football game. Probably my favorite sporting event. He was the voice of a very important sport to me. Rest in peace to a legend among legends.
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6 years
It's easy to say I'm saddened, because I am. That's not all, though. I'm pissed. I'm pissed that this happened in the city I love more than any other. My home. I'm pissed that this continues to happen, yet nothing has changed. I'm pissed that I'm not surprised.
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10 months
Marc-Andre Fleury tapped Evgeni Malkin as he skated down the red line. Malkin threw a water bottle at him.
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3 years
Amanda Kessel: "Pittsburgh really took to Phil. I know it's a really special place to him."
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3 years
The Penguins qualify for the playoffs. The Steelers get the best RB in the draft. The Pirates didn't play, so they stay at .500. Good night, Pittsburgh.
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2 years
I think those that assume Sidney Crosby isn't still possibly the best hockey player in the world are shortsighted. Others might produce more, but I don't see one that contributes in every single facet of the game like he does. Offense. Defense. Special teams. Leadership.
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2 years
Sullivan: "Everybody is traveling." #Pens
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3 years
Sidney Crosby is like if LeBron James was drafted by and played his entire career with the Chicago Bulls. He followed a legend. Lived up to that legend. And has had a career worthy of a statue alongside that legend's.
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Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin are now tied with 1,405 NHL points. Crosby in 1,102 games; Ovechkin in 1,269. Each is currently playing.
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3 years
I remember covering Marc-Andre Fleury on his last day in Pittsburgh after 2017. Was a public signing at the Dick's Sporting Goods in Cranberry. On that day, I thought he'd go on and do OK in Vegas. Didn't think he'd have possibly the best four-year run of his NHL career.
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2 years
Evgeni Malkin to us, PGH media, on his way away from the podium: "I hope I see you next year." #Pens
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8 months
Evgeni Malkin on Jaromir Jagr joining Penguins: "Now, we're older team. Maybe now it's time." #Pens
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Jagr: "I want to say thanks to my girlfriend. She's too young to remember when I played in Pittsburgh."
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7 years
Fleury: "I'm glad I had the chance to take the last lap with my [ #Pens ] jersey on and the Cup in my hand."
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2 years
Kris Letang on Igor Shesterkin: "I'm not a goalie expert. I just know he stops the puck." #Pens #NYR
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3 years
Reminder: Sidney Crosby needs 14 goals to reach 500 in the NHL. Does he get it tonight? Maybe.
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7 years
Fleury on Pittsburgh: "This feels like home." #Pens
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2 years
Sidney Crosby seems to be in good spirits. Had the puck near the right post, firing down low. Smiling the whole time.
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2 years
Sullivan: "I've spoke with Sid. He's in a good place." #Pens
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4 years
Sidney Crosby is on the ice alone about 25 minutes before Day 2 of camp starts. #Pens
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1 year
Sidney Crosby has 10 points (five goals, five assists) in nine games. Evgeni Malkin has 11 points (five goals, six assists) in nine games. The Penguins are losing in spite of that. It's just an inaccurate take to say those guys got old all of a sudden.
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2 years
Rakell says he would like to return to Pittsburgh. #Pens
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5 years
Poulin said Sidney Crosby was one of the first to text him after he was drafted: "I got a text from Sid saying, 'Welcome to the team.' And if I had any questions, I could text him or call him. I was pretty surprised he reached out. It was pretty awesome." #Pens
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3 years
Sidney Crosby, at age 34, still one of the best in the world. The fall-off is coming way slower (if at all) than some seem to think.
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3 years
It's OK, everybody, after the Steelers lose by a margin that probably would've been taken care of by that potential 10-point swing, the NFL will apologize for that blown call. Pittsburgh will still be 1-3, but the NFL will be really sorry about it.
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3 years
Tristan Jarry, watching another odd-man rush come his way:
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3 years
Ben Roethlisberger is standing next to Mario Lemieux as "Renegade" plays. It's yinzer Heaven!
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7 years
Malkin: "They think they win an easy game tonight and because of that they think they win Game 7? I say 'No.'" #Pens
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5 years
You know, I miss October, when the daily crisis was whatever Antonio Brown was up to.
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2 years
Darryl Sutter on Evgeni Malkin getting the shootout winner for #Pens : "That's the best part of our game. Honesty of the game. Have a night for him, he's the guy that ends up winning it for them. Good for him."
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6 years
I want Daniel Bryan vs Kofi Kingston at WrestleMania. #WWEChamber
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7 years
I still don't know what I ever did to the city of Philadelphia.
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6 years
I told Sidney Crosby I noticed him going up to a few different kids who were banging on the glass during practice, and giving them a tap back. I asked what those little moments mean for him. His response:
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Kessel on #Pens fans: "I love them."
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3 years
If Sidney Crosby gets No. 500 tonight, it would (most likely) come against Matt Murray. #Pens #Sens
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Fleury on Crosby: "I hope he feels better soon and I can see him smile again." #Pens
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2 years
Bryan Rust said he would love to have Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang back. #Pens
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6 years
They announce Kessel won everyone a Big Mac. The crowd shouted "Thanks, Phil!" They showed him on the big screen. He seemed very interested.
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4 years
Sidney Crosby, who has a goal and an assist tonight, is three points away from 1,300 in the NHL. #Pens
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2 years
Pittsburgh: "We need something sports-related to be happy about." First-week Pirates:
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3 years
Marc-Andre Fleury picks Sidney Crosby as the current or former player he'd want as a teammate. That'll get traction in Pittsburgh-hockey Twitter.
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🎶 Under pressure? Marc-Andre Fleury knows a thing or two about that with his 16th consecutive #StanleyCup Playoffs appearance on the horizon. The @mnwild netminder's Player Q&A:
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Take the numbers, championships, whatever else out of the equation. There's a very clear reason Pittsburgh loves Marc-Andre Fleury. He's a nice dude who has been otherworldly loyal to these fans and the Penguins, years removed from playing here.
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2 years
Anyway, I expect Evgeni Malkin to put on a show tonight. What kind of show? No clue. But should be highly entertaining.
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1 year
The Penguins and Ducks stand together, honoring Adam Johnson.
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4 years
I asked Sidney Crosby what it means to him when Pittsburgh fans list him with Mario Lemieux, Roberto Clemente and Joe Greene: "It means a lot. ... We're playing for the people that support us. We feel that. ... It's a huge compliment." #Pens
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Sidney Crosby is the first player in #Pens history with 13 seasons of at least 20 goals. Mario Lemieux had 12; Evgeni Malkin has 12.
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Sidney Crosby needs one point to reach 1,200 in the NHL. Evgeni Malkin needs four points to reach 1,000 in the NHL. #Pens
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Sidney Crosby on getting emotional during tribute video, and specifically when Malkin and Letang spoke:
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Wait, if every player is wearing 87, how can I find the real Sidney Crosby!? Oh yeah ...
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Brian Boyle said his young son was disappointed Sidney Crosby didn't play last night. When Boyle's son was given a Penguins jersey: "I saw the disappointment in his face when he turned it around and it said 'Boyle, 11' on the back." #Pens
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4 years
#Pens team MVPs since 05-06: 2005-06: Crosby 2006-07: Crosby 2007-08: Malkin 2008-09: Malkin 2009-10: Crosby 2010-11: Fleury 2011-12: Malkin 2012-13: Crosby 2013-14: Crosby 2014-15 Fleury 2015-16: Crosby 2016-17: Crosby 2017-18: Malkin 2018-19: Crosby 2019-20: Malkin
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6 years
Universal Studios: "Welcome to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter." Disney: "Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, opening 2019." Kennywood: "Oh mama, I'm in fear for my life from the long arm of the law ..."
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Patrc Hornqvist's time in Pittsburgh since being acquired in the James Neal trade: -- Two Stanley Cup championships -- 132 goals and 132 assists in 407 regular-season games across six seasons -- 22 goals and 16 assists in 66 playoff games -- GWG in Game 6 of 2017 SCF #Pens
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Sidney Crosby on entering playoffs with possibility of Malkin and Letang leaving in offseason: "Just try to enjoy it as much as you can and take it all in because it's not something that's going to last forever." #Pens
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8 months
A good look of 68 side-by-side with 66.
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3 years
Evgeni Malkin -- Still more than relevant.
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5 years
Crosby on where that goal ranks in his career: "I dunno. I don't spend too much time ranking them. They all only count as one." #Pens
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Sidney Crosby said he'll talk with Kyle Dubas this summer about a potential extension. Said his body still feels good. Hasn't thought about how much longer he'd like to play. #Pens
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2 years
You cannot put into words how huge of a win that was for the Penguins. If they don't win here, I just can't see them winning four of the following six against a guy that just made 79 saves. Even winning three more against him will be tough. But now, they have a chance.
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3 years
Alex Ovechkin just flipped a puck over the glass to a kid in a Sidney Crosby jersey. Harmony.
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4 years
The #Pens started the season 7-6-1. They are 25-8-2 since.
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2 years
The fans react to Kris Letang starting. #Pens
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6 years
Letang on if he'd consider dialing it back to avoid mistakes: "You don't want me to make mistakes? I'll try that. I'll try that. Next year, I'll try to make no mistakes at all." #Pens
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2 years
This is the first time I've ever actually wanted to log in to Nelnet. And I can't. The irony.
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5 years
The #Pens are 13-7-4. And again, their injured players have been: -- Sidney Crosby -- Evgeni Malkin -- Kris Letang -- Alex Galchenyuk -- Brian Dumoulin -- Bryan Rust -- Justin Schultz -- Jared McCann -- Nick Bjugstad -- Patric Hornqvist
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Let me tell you, back when training camp opened in September, I always knew Louis Domingue would end up in net for the Penguins against the Rangers in 2OT of Game 1 at Madison Square Garden on May 3.
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Evgeni Malkin is 19 games from 1,000 in the NHL. He is 56 goals from 500 in the NHL. He is almost guaranteed to hit those milestones while in a Penguins sweater.
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7 years
I'm confident in saying Matt Murray and Marc-Andre Fleury are each top-tier NHL goaltenders. Each is in the right spot now. Murray deserved the #Pens job. Fleury deserved to make his mark on this new franchise. Win-Win.
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3 years
Jake Guentzel picked "Milkshake." Incredible.
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3 years
NHL players have selected their own songs for the skills competition today
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Sidney Crosby has 32 points (10 goals, 22 assists) in 23 games since having two (one goal, one assist) in his first seven this season. #Pens
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3 years
Evgeni Malkin will play hockey in Pittsburgh for the first time since May 24. #Pens
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3 years
The CBJ media in their availability room is discussing how Jake Shakes should be free since Guentzel scored twice.
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6 years
Jake Guentzel will play his 200th NHL game tonight. Through his first 199 games, he has 152 points (76 goals, 76 assists). To put that into context, Jaromir Jagr had 182 points (79 goals, 103 assists) through his first 200 games. #Pens
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Sidney Crosby was named #Pens captain 10 years ago on this day. Four Cup Final appearances and two championships later, he's done OK.
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With guys like Andrew McCutchen, Sidney Crosby and Cam Heyward on its three teams, Pittsburgh is quite lucky.
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What a moment.
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Carey Price on Crosby's goal: "Are you surprised, really?" #Pens #Habs
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3 years
Jared McCann and Brandon Tanev seeing each other at Kraken training camp:
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Sullivan said "Playoff Jake" is at a whole other level. I want to see "Playoff Jake" shirts in the Strip.
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Kasperi Kapanen: "I'm happy I showed up at some point this season. Better late than never, I guess." #Pens
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Connor McDavid is amazing, but let's not turn the page on Sidney Crosby. Everyone seems to be in a rush to move on from the previous generation because there is such great young talent. But Crosby is one of the greatest of all time and should be appreciated as such.
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Jared McCann on the reaction when another key player goes down: "At this point, you just have to smile. I mean, well, shit." #Pens
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3 years
Jake Guentzel damn near went 4/4 to Kelis' "Milkshake."
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