Fleury hopes to shake off blowout loss to Wings and push Penguins’ season to Game 7PITTSBURGH — Marc-Andre Fleury’s feel-good week came crashing down under the weight of a suddenly potent power play and some porous defense in front of him. Paint it Red: Wings move within one win of another Cup title, rout Pens 5-0 in Game 5DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings sure don’t look tired now. After watching their two-game lead in the Stanley Cup finals disappear in Pittsburgh, the defending champions returned to the friendly confines of Joe Louis Arena and blew away the supposedly fresher Penguins 5-0 in Game 5 on Saturday night. Datsyuk helps Red Wings pound Penguins 5-0 to earn 3-2 lead in Stanley Cup finalsDETROIT — Pavel Datsyuk made an instant impact for the Detroit Red Wings in a 5-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, giving them a 3-2 lead in the Stanley Cup finals. Prince Fielder hits two homers, Brewers again shut out struggling Braves 3-0ATLANTA — Prince Fielder’s third two-homer game of the season gave the Milwaukee Brewers all the offense they needed for a 3-0 win over the punchless Atlanta Braves on Saturday night. Report: US Open returns to Oakmont in suburban Pittsburgh in 2016OAKMONT, Pa. — The U.S. Open will return to Oakmont Country Club in suburban Pittsburgh in 2016, nine years after the national championship was last played there. Sid and the Kids rally to beat Red Wings, tie Stanley Cup finalsPITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby still lives at home, even if it is Mario Lemieux’s. Jordan Staal can’t legally buy a drink in Pittsburgh for a couple more months. Evgeni Malkin still loves eating mom’s home cooking. Islanders on the clock: Tavares, Hedman, Duchene wait to see who will go No. 1 in NHL draftPITTSBURGH — Unlike this year’s NHL top draft prospects, Nicklas Lidstrom’s road to the Stanley Cup finals didn’t start at the Stanley Cup finals. Staal’s short-handed goal gets Pens going in 4-2 comeback win that evens Stanley Cup finalsPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins’ fresh legs and fast feet changed the Stanley Cup finals in a flash, and now a series that looked to be over is only getting started. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin lift Penguins to 4-2 win over Red Wings, tying NHL finals 2-2PITTSBURGH — The Stanley Cup finals won’t be a duplicate of last year’s, and a momentum-swinging period by the Pittsburgh Penguins put in doubt whether there will be a repeat champion. Penguins win this 2nd period with offense, take pressure off G Marc-Andre FleuryPITTSBURGH — Marc-Andre Fleury saved the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second period in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals. Crosby & Malkin lift Penguins to 4-2 win over Red Wings, tying Stanley Cup finals 2-2PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby scored his first goal in four games in the Stanley Cup finals to put Pittsburgh ahead midway through the second period, helping the Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 to even the series. Red Wings’ Datsyuk scratched from Game 4 of Stanley Cup finals, missing 6th game with footPITTSBURGH — Red Wings star Pavel Datsyuk did not play in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals, missing his sixth straight game because of a foot injury. Super Bowl champion Steelers to open training camp July 31PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers will open training camp in Latrobe, Pa., on July 31 and will work out at Saint Vincent College through Aug. 20. McCutchen’s impressive debut, Jaramillo’s 4 RBIs lead Pirates past Mets 11-6 for sweepPITTSBURGH — Jason Jaramillo drove in a career-high four runs, prized prospect Andrew McCutchen had a productive major league debut and the Pittsburgh Pirates completed a rain-shortened, three-game sweep of the New York Mets 11-6 on Thursday. Roethlisberger returns to Steelers practice with left knee wrapped day after colliding with RBPITTSBURGH — Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has returned to practice a day after he limped off the field following a collision with running back Willie Parker. Red Wings may add Datsyuk, Draper to lineup as they seek bounce-back win against PenguinsPITTSBURGH — What do you do when your lead in the Stanley Cup finals has been cut in half? Mets, Pirates postponed due to rain, no makeup date setPITTSBURGH — The New York Mets’ scheduled game against the Pittsburgh Pirates was postponed by rain Wednesday night. Laughing matter? Pens calmer, more relaxed going into this Game 4 against Red WingsPITTSBURGH — Brand-new locker room humorist Evgeni Malkin is making fun of his Pittsburgh Penguins teammates in two languages, and they’re loving it. Coach Dan Bylsma is pleased because Malkin is laughing at his dry-humor witticisms. Sidney Crosby doesn’t have a goal in the Stanley Cup finals, yet he’s smiling, too. Red Wings GM says MVP finalist Pavel Datsyuk “looked good” during practice day before Game 4PITTSBURGH — The Detroit Red Wings look like they’re going to get some much-needed help when they play the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals. Steelers’ Roethlisberger limps off practice field, apparently not hurtPITTSBURGH — Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was limping due to left knee discomfort during an optional team practice Wednesday, but did not appear to be injured. Desperate Penguins hold off Red Wings, win 4-2 to get back into Stanley Cup finalsPITTSBURGH — The Detroit Red Wings applied so much pressure and were so in control at times while pushing for the victory that would have effectively ended the Stanley Cup finals, the Pittsburgh Penguins could have used an extra man. Gonchar’s goal gives confident Penguins new life with 4-2 victory against Red Wings in Game 3PITTSBURGH — Sergei Gonchar said it once, then repeated it again a few seconds later as he tried pumping some confidence into some discouraged teammates: It’s not over. Early home-ice success holds again at Stanley Cup finalsPITTSBURGH — For three straight years, the home team has won the first three games of the Stanley Cup finals. Hossa who? Penguins boo former favorite Marian Hossa early and often, but he didn’t help WingsPITTSBURGH — Marian Hossa was booed loudly by Pittsburgh Penguins fans each time he had the puck. Gonchar’s goal gives confident Pens new life with 4-2 victory against Red Wings in Game 3PITTSBURGH — Sergei Gonchar said it once, then repeated it again a few seconds later as he tried pumping some confidence into some discouraged teammates: It’s not over. Take that Detroit Rock City, Orpik and Pens deliver big blow to get back into Cup finalsPITTSBURGH — Forget towels, whiteouts and crazy bounces off the boards, the Pittsburgh Penguins got back into the Stanley Cup finals with puck possession and a good old-fashioned hit. Gonchar’s goal, confidence carry Pens past Red Wings 4-2 in Game 3PITTSBURGH — Sergei Gonchar said it once, then repeated it again a few seconds later as he tried pumping some confidence into some discouraged teammates: It’s not over. Gonchar scores game-winner mid-3rd and Penguins beat Red Wings, pulling to 2-1 in Cup finalsPITTSBURGH — Sergei Gonchar scored the go-ahead goal with 9:31 left in the third period and Marc-Andre Fleury made 27 saves, lifting the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals. Zach Duke leads Pittsburgh Pirates past Johan Santana, New York Mets 3-1PITTSBURGH — Zach Duke pitched seven effective innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Johan Santana and the New York Mets 3-1 on Tuesday night. NHL GMs still not interested in adding rules to ban hits to head or staged fightsPITTSBURGH — NHL general managers still have little interest in outlawing otherwise legal hits that result in contact to an opponent’s head. Mets CF Beltran misses third consecutive game with stomach virusPITTSBURGH — Mets center fielder Carlos Beltran is out for the third consecutive game because of a stomach virus. Datsyuk feeling better, could be back in Red Wings lineup by Game 4 of finalsPITTSBURGH — Detroit Red Wings star Pavel Datsyuk is getting closer to rejoining the lineup for the defending champions. Hossa and Red Wings return to Pittsburgh, looking to build on another 2-0 lead in Cup finalsPITTSBURGH — The Detroit Red Wings need only to go back one year to recall what it’s like to take a 2-0 Stanley Cup finals lead into “The Igloo” against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Pittsburgh Pirates score 5 in eighth, beat New York Mets 8-5PITTSBURGH — Andy LaRoche had three RBIs and the Pittsburgh Pirates scored five runs in eighth inning to beat the New York Mets 8-5 on Monday night. No kidding around: Red Wings’ success in promoting prospects isn’t luckPITTSBURGH — In a matter of weeks, young players Justin Abdelkader, Darren Helm and Jonathan Ericsson went from being relatively unknown members of the Red Wings’ farm system to major contributors during Detroit’s playoff run. |