Tuesday, 31 July 2012 09:33

Written by Seth Rorabaugh

Pirates/MLB

-The Pirates acquired outfielder Travis Snider (above) from the Blue Jays in exchange for pitcher Brad Lincoln.

-Erik Bedard gets knocked around as the Pirate are routed by the Cubs, 14-4.

-Highlights:

-Clint Hurdle still isn't sure on what to do with his rotation.

-The minor league report.

-The Braves acquired former Pirates pitcher Paul Maholm and outfielder Reed Johnson from the Cubs in exchange for pitching prospects Arodys Vizcaino and Jay Chapman.

-The Diamondbacks designated former Pirates first baseman Lyle Overbay for assignments.

Steelers/NFL

-Steelers linebacker Chris Carter is trying to make the most out of his opportunity.

-Former Jets/Patriots running back and Pitt star Curtis Martin (right) played football for different reasons.

-Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta suffered a hand injury.

-Jets wide receiver and former Steeler Santonio Holmes said he was made a scapegoat last season.

-Tennessee Titans wide receiver O.J. Murdock committed suicide. He was 25.

Penguins/NHL

-"I'm always a fairly optimistic guy. I know there's a long way to go. Things are moving along slowly. We're still hopeful we can get something done." - Craig Adams on negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement between the NHL and NHLPA.

-The NHL's revenue sharing system is a mess.

-Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson has decided to return for another season instead of retiring.

-Former Penguins forward Mike Zigomanis re-signed with tthe Toronto Marlies, the Maple Leafs' AHL affiliate.

-Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is living it up in London while watching the Olympics.

Etc.

-FPenn State quarterback Rob Bolden (right) was removed from the roster.

-Former Penn State safety Tim Buckley transfered to N.C. State.

-Day 5 of the Olympics.

(Photo: Snider-Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images; Martin-Jim McIsaac/Getty Images; Bolden-Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)