Free agent Sprague to play for Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed third baseman Ed Sprague to a one year contract worth 1 million. Sprague provides power at a modest price as Aramis Ramirez remains in the minors. Pirates GM Cam Bonifay and manager Gene Lamont frame the deal as a bridge to younger players. Collier designated for assignment to clear 40 man roster space.
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Danes edge NA in late thriller to stay undefeated
New Castle High School nips North Allegheny 52-50 in a Section 3-AAAA opener. Desmond Whetzel hit a 15 foot jumper with five seconds left to seal the win as Pete Litterini drilled 24 points, including a late 3, for the Tigers.
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Giordano Leads Neshannock Past Riverside In 60 51 Win
Giordano scores 26 with 9-of-12 shooting and 8-for-8 from line as Neshannock beats Riverside 60 51 to start Section 2 AA play. Whitten adds a double double, Lancers improve to 4 1 overall and 1 0 in league. Riverside led by Dave Marks with 13.
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Shenango Wildcats top Laurel in fast paced opener 61 53
Shenango defied turnovers to beat Laurel 61 53 in the WPIAL Section 2 AA opener. Nick Paolini led with 22 points, Joe McCormick 15 and six rebounds as Shenango built early lead. Ed Lynch and Paolini produced key moments and Paolini closed with nine fourth quarter points.
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Penguins edge Lightning in overtime on Hatcher shot
Kevin Hatcher's slow wrist shot proved decisive as it eluded Corey Schwab, giving the Pittsburgh Penguins a 3-2 overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Ian Moran's late error tied the game in regulation, while Tampa Bay failed on several chances.
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Sewickley Academy Routs Union In third quarter Surge
Colin Champ tallies 26 as Sewickley Academy breaks a 21-20 halftime lead with a 22-6 third period to beat Union 59-45. Sewickley improves to 3-2 overall 1-0 in league while Union drops to 3-3 and 0-1 in Section 1-A. Chuck Miller leads Union with 10 points Andre Johnson adds eight. Mars grabs eight rebounds. Union wins the JV 48-20. Alan Sklenchar scores nine and C J Hunt seven.
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NFL refuses instant replay playoff ruling
New York AP reports the NFL season ends without instant replay for the playoffs as the competition committee votes seven to one against the change. Six members favor bringing it back next season and one would consider it amid a two week stretch of disputed officiating that began on Thanksgiving.
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