Sean Gentille
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Former NHL referee Tim Peel accused of ‘berating’ teenage youth hockey officials
Former NHL referee Tim Peel allegedly followed two 17-year-old referees to their dressing room, blocked the door and threatened their jobs. → Read More
NHL goalie mask power rankings: Best color schemes, nicknames, cartoon characters
Ranking the best goalie masks across the league this season, from 1 to 32. → Read More
The Athletic's inaugural Pittsburgh Hall of Fame
The staff of The Athletic Pittsburgh selected a 25-person Pittsburgh sports hall of fame. → Read More
Myles Garrett could have killed Mason Rudolph. What now?
Trying to make sense of one of the ugliest on-field incidents in the history of the Steelers-Browns rivalry. → Read More
Lessons in fatherhood from Ken Griffey Jr. (As learned by his son, Steelers WR Trey Griffey) – The Athletic
Trey Griffey is proud to share his father's last name and credits Ken Griffey Jr. for helping him get to where he is. → Read More
Matt Niskanen's full comments: Hit on Sidney Crosby 'wasn't intentional'
The Capitals defenseman cross-checked Sidney Crosby in the side of the head on Monday night. → Read More
Sean Gentille: No, Alex Ovechkin did not hit Ron Hainsey on purpose
Could the Capitals’ star have deliberately hit Ron Hainsey in the ear with a puck? Not really, no. → Read More
Meet the Penguins fan who photobombed the Capitals' penalty box
Jake Sweitzer, a Belle Vernon native and Georgetown student, picked the perfect time to taunt Matt Niskanen. → Read More
T.J. Watt: An athlete the Steelers needed to select
How athletic is the Steelers’ first-round pick? Pretty athletic. We’ve got the details here. → Read More
Martavis Bryant reinstated after season-long suspension
Martavis Bryant is a step closer to playing football. The Steelers wide receiver, suspended for the 2016 season after repeatedly failing drug tests, received his conditional reinstatement from the NFL on Tuesday. He’s allowed to join the Steelers at their training facility and participate in meetings and conditioning work. If all goes as planned, he’ll then be cleared to practice. Before the… → Read More
Pirates cancel Starling Marte jersey day, because of course they did
Marte, the Pirates’ All-Star outfielder, was suspended 80 games for steroid use. The giveaway was scheduled for July 2. → Read More
Sean Gentille: Leave Andrew McCutchen in center field for good
Andrew McCutchen is happy to be the Pirates’ center fielder again. Do him a solid, and leave him there. → Read More
Sean Gentille: Starling Marte ruined Andrew McCutchen's last run in Pittsburgh
Starling Marte will play again in July, but he won’t in October. That’s enough to ruin the Pirates’ season. → Read More
Starling Marte suspended 80 games for PED violation
Starling Marte, the Pirates All-Star outfielder, has been suspended for 80 games for violating MLB’s joint drug agreement. → Read More
Frozen Four coming to Pittsburgh in 2021, NCAA tournament in 2022
Pittsburgh was awarded 22 preliminary NCAA rounds and finals, the most of any city. → Read More
Dan Rooney's pallbearers: His grandsons and Ike Taylor
The Steelers’ cornerback’s relationship with “Papa” Rooney had always been a special one. → Read More
Penguins-Blue Jackets, Game 3: Live updates and analysis
The Penguins are attempting to take a 3-0 lead in their first-round series against Columbus. → Read More
Sean Gentille: Dan Rooney deserves a statue, and the location is clear
The Steelers owner and chairman, who died Thursday at 84 years old, may not have demanded a statue, but he deserves one all the same. → Read More
The Pirates, bless their hearts, tried to save an injured bird
What do you do when a bird shows up in the outfield? Feed it water and put it in a shoebox. → Read More
MLB holiday uniforms: Pirates unveil five (yes, five) new combinations
MLB teams will change their look for full weekends in honor of Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Father’s Day and Independence Day. → Read More