Thursday, 26 July 2012 07:49

Written by Seth Rorabaugh

Steelers/NFL

-Mike Tomlin isn't happy with Mike Wallace (above).

-Brett Keisel likes tractors.

-Ed Bouchette speaks:

-Safety Ed Reed reported to the Ravens' camp.

-The Ravens signed former Raiders linebackers Ricky Brown and Darryl Blackstock.

-Bengals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick, the team's first-round pick, suffered a knee injury.

-Jets tackle and Pitt product Jeff Otah failed his physical.

-The Patriots cut running back Joseph Addai.

-Panthers center Ryan Kalil guaranteed his team will win Super Bowl XLVII.

-The Seahawks signed center Max Unger to a multi-year contract extension.

-The Falcons released linebacker Lofa Tatupu.

Pirates/MLB

-The Pirates avoid a sweep with a 3-2 win against the Cubs.

-Highlights:

-The Pirates will call up Starling Marte.

-The minor league report.

-The Pirates' success is helping the economy on the North Shore.

-The mother of hall-of-fame Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken, Jr. was kidnapped but was later found without harm.

Penguins/NHL

-"It's the first time I've been traded. I was at a place where I was comfortable. It's a whole new feel now. At first, you're kind of taken aback. It's a little disappointing. Then you start thinking about it and you move on." - New Penguins center Brandon Sutter on being dealt from the Hurricanes.

-Sutter speaks:

-Dylan Reese is the first Jewish Pittsburgher to play for the Penguins.

-Former Penguins defenseman Alexandre Picard has joined HC Lev Praha of Russia's KHL. A free agent signing last summer, Picard appeared in 17 games with the NHL Penguins last season and recorded four assists. In 43 games with the AHL Penguins, he scored 21 points (eight goals, 13 assists).

-Former Penguins prospect Angelo Esposito, the team's first-round pick in 2007, has joined Pelicans of Finland's SM-liiga.

-"We tried to add, in our minds, one of the best defensemen in the game to a good, young, up-and-coming team, and it didn't work. It was structured in a way we were hopeful they wouldn't match it. I learned at about 3:15 [on Tuesday] afternoon, and the initial reaction was disappointment, but I guess we move on." - Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren on attempting to add Predators defenseman Shea Weber to his team.

-The new contract of Weber does not have a no-trade clause.

-"I’m comfortable staying (in Nashville) for the rest of my career. We’ve made that clear to the organization. We’re trying to get a no-movement clause." - Weber.

-"The big market is just a bonus, it comes along with it. Growing up in and around Toronto, this is kind of what I'm used to for hockey and it was a bit of a change playing in Columbus. After playing there nine, 10 years, I think I'm looking forward to all of this." - New Rangers forward Rick Nash comparing Columbus to New York.

Etc.

-Penn State's merchandise sales are lagging.

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