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Bob Smizik's Blog
written on May 16, 2012 3:30 PM
Football is not dying. But there remains a legitimate chance it could be in jeopardy due to its violent nature. Jason Whitlock, who played college football, is the latest with a plan to save the game. It calls for no kickoffs, 14-game schedules in the NFL ,,, Read More
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written on May 16, 2012 2:00 PM
FanGraphs.com ranks the MLB radio broadcasting teams. The Pirates crew did not do particularly well in what is a fairly shallow evaluation process.
By Carson Cistulli, FanGraphs.com
At the beginning of March, we released the results of our television ,,, Read More
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written on May 16, 2012 12:00 PM
Clark Judge lists 13 NFL figures facing intense pressure in the 2012 season and, not surprisingly, included in that group is new Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley.
By Clark Judge, CBSSports.com
If there's pressure these days it's on someone ,,, Read More
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5 Tuned In Journal
written on May 16, 2012 11:08 AM
To see CBS's fall schedule announcement, visit the Tuned In Journal index page.
Today CBS announced a new comedy called "Partners," which bears a striking resemblance to the short-lived, under-rated Fox comedy "Partners" that aired during the 1995-96 TV ,,, Read More
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written on May 16, 2012 10:23 AM
CBS will keep "The Good Wife" on Sunday and move "Two and a Half Men" to Thursday after "The Big Bang Theory" this fall.
Read the full release after the jump. ,,, Read More
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written on May 16, 2012 10:15 AM
The Los Angeles Angels threw long-time batting coach Mickey Hatcher under the bus yesterday, which, understandably, raises the same issue in Pittsburgh: Is Pirates batting coach Gregg Ritchie responsible for the well-below awful performance of almost all ,,, Read More
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written on May 16, 2012 10:00 AM
While much of the coverage of the tough economy's impact on the profession has focused on job troubles and spectacular collapses, there have been big changes on the in-house counsel side of the aisle, too.
Diana Rubin at the National Law Journal offers ,,, Read More
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written on May 16, 2012 8:00 AM
Good morning, Countdowners. Here are the day's must-reads:
3) Is your website effective?
2) Happy birthday, Sedition Act!
1) The County has put data online for people considering challenging the new property assesments.
Stop back tomorrow for ,,, Read More
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0 Get Rhythm
written on May 16, 2012 7:51 AM
Donald "Duck" Dunn epitomized the adage that "less is more." Dunn, longtime bassist with the venerable instrumental group and Stax studio band Booker T. & the MG's, Blues Brothers band member, contributor to albums by many other pop and rock stars and ,,, Read More
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written on May 16, 2012 12:15 AM
It’s no secret the Pirates would be a legitimate contender in the NL Central if their offense would step up and just be half-decent. But that’s not happening. The team’s MLB-worst offense remained in place last night, wholly unable to overcome a ,,, Read More
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written on May 15, 2012 5:00 PM
Baseball statistics are advancing at a galloping -- some might say alarming -- rate. Here's the latest: James McDonald has thrown his slider 231 times since the start of the 2011 season. Batters have swung and missed at 49 percent of those pitches.
by ,,, Read More
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written on May 15, 2012 3:38 PM
For a link to ABC's fall programming announcement, visit the Tuned In Journal index page.
Credit PBS for thinking more strategically even if their timing isn't great. In an effort to be treated more like a broadcast network, the public broadcaster ,,, Read More
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written on May 15, 2012 3:30 PM
Everything you could possibly want to know about television rights involving college conferences. This might not be for everybody, but if the inner workings of college sports interest you, there is a large amount of significant information in this ,,, Read More
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written on May 15, 2012 2:00 PM
Following speculation his university might leave the ACC and join the Big 12, Florida State president Eric Barron issued a public statement on the pros and cons of both leagues. It was a refreshing document filled with a lot of straight talk about issues ,,, Read More
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written on May 15, 2012 12:15 PM
Looking ahead to the Pirates contractual situations for 2013. Could be a big year for arbitration, including James McDonald and Neil Walker for the first time. In the bullpen, Jason Grilli and Juan Cruz are eligible for free agency.
By Ben ,,, Read More
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written on May 15, 2012 11:00 AM
The PG's Amy McConnell Schaarsmith offers a profile today of William Carter, Jr., the incoming dean at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law:
"As dean, Mr. Carter said he plans to talk to students, staff, faculty and alumnae to develop a ,,, Read More
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written on May 15, 2012 11:00 AM
As upfront week continues, ABC unveiled a fall schedule that puts "Revenge" in the Sunday night "Desperate Housewives" time slot and builds a comedy block at 8 p.m. Friday opposite an NBC comedy block.
Read ABC's full release after the jump. ,,, Read More
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written on May 15, 2012 10:15 AM
It's not likely going to happen, but Gregg Doyel presents an intriguing case for the end of the NFL, and in the not-too-distant future. It's all about the lawsuits by the retired players.
By Gregg Doyel, CBSSports.com
We're a few years away, but it's ,,, Read More
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written on May 15, 2012 8:00 AM
Good Tuesday morning and welcome back. Here are the day's must-reads:
4) Today marks the anniversary of the federal government shipping off to Washington.
3) Contributing to Pitt Law's JURIST, a professor examines Viacom v. ,,, Read More
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written on May 15, 2012 12:15 AM
To those who believed the Pirates offense would not improve, consider the following: Over the course of the team’s current three-game winning streak, its run production has increased from 2.78 per game to 2.86.So there!Who knows? Another couple of weeks ,,, Read More
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3 BlueNotes
written on May 15, 2012 12:00 AM
I ran across this video the other night, featuring a duet by two of my all-time favorite artists.
Here are Ray Charles and Van Morrison in concert with "Crazy Love."
You're right. It's not blues. Just damn good music. I ,,, Read More
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written on May 14, 2012 5:00 PM
The Penguins continue to be a major ratings success for Root Sports, the team's exclusive rights holder. Telecasts of the team's regular-season games posted an 8.03 rating, which is the highest local rating of any U.S.-based NHL or NBA team.
It was the ,,, Read More
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written on May 14, 2012 3:15 PM
The Pirates immediate future is not looking promising. The worst offense in MLB faces some of the very best pitching in the world in the days ahead.
It starts tonight with Anibal Sanchez of the Miami Marlins and follows with Josh Johnson of the ,,, Read More
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written on May 14, 2012 2:00 PM
The 2012 season is proving -- once again -- that spending gobs of money doesn't always bring success for MLB teams.
By Bob Nightengale, USA Today
The fat cats of Major League Baseball are finding out what the rest of the USA already painfully ,,, Read More
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written on May 14, 2012 12:00 PM
Josh Hamilton is the next Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder in term of possible off-season free agency. Jeff Passan handicaps the field and, no, the Pirates do not have a chance.
By Jeff Passan, Yahoo! Sports
Before we get to the specifics of Josh ,,, Read More
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