Thursday, 24 May 2012 10:55

Written by Seth Rorabaugh

Steelers/NFL

-The Steelers' new offense is a work in progress.

-David Johnson (above) is becoming a full-time fullback.

-The 49ers signed former Pitt punter Andy Lee to a six-year contract extension.

-The NFLPA is accusing the NFL of collusion.

-The NFL wants to make thigh and knee pads mandatory.

Pirates/MLB

-The Pirates' offense struggles yet again in a 3-1 loss to the Mets.

-Highlights:

-Clint Hurdle speaks:

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-Gorkys Hernandez makes his first major league start.

-The minor league report.

Penguins/NHL

-Stephen Gionta and captain Zach Parise each had a goal and an assist for the Devils who beat the rival Rangers, 5-3, in Game 5. Mark Fayne and Ilya Kovalchuk each recorded two assists for New Jersey while teammate Martin Brodeur made 25 saves. The Devils took a 3-2 series lead.

-NBC is once again blocking NHL teams from hosting viewing parties.

-Kings captain Dustin Brown is not expected to be disciplined for a low hit which injured Coyotes defenseman and former Penguin Michal Rozsival in Game 5.

-The hit in question:

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-The Blue Jackets signed forward Derek Dorsett to a three-year contract worth a total of $4.9 million. Dorsett, 25, will have a salary cap hit of $1,633,333. In 77 games last season, Dorsett had 20 points (12 goals, eight assists) and 235 penalty minutes.

-The Canucks signed head coach Alain Vigneault to a two-year contract extension.

-The Los Angeles Dodgers want to host a Winter Classic.

(Photo: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)