Friday, 30 November 2012 05:34

Written by Seth Rorabaugh

Pirates/MLB

-The Pirates agreed to terms with former Yankees catcher Russell Martin (right) on a two-year, $17 million contract.

-The Pirates announced their spring training schedule.

-Taking a look at James McDonald's arbitration numbers.

-The Mets and third baseman David Wright agreed to terms on an eight-year, $138 million deal.

-The Nationals acquired outfielder Denard Span from the Twins in exchange for pitcher Alex Meyer.

-The Yankees agreed to a one-year contract worth $10 million with pitcher Mariano Rivera.

-The Royals re-signed pitcher Felipe Paulino to a one-year deal.

Steelers/NFL

-Sunday's game against the Ravens is likely Charlie Batch's last chance.

-Ben Roethlisberger's chances of playing aren't any better.

-The Falcons defense forced five interceptions and defeated the rival Saints, 23-13.

-Bengals wide receiver Mohamed Sanu is dealing with a foot injury.

-Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher was fined $15,750 for a horse collar tackle against Vikings running back Adrian Peterson.

-Packers running back Cedric Benson will undergo foot surgery.

Penguins/NHL

-Mediation between the NHL and NHLPA did not go well.

-NHL commissioner Gary Bettman suggested a meeting between groups players and owners without the presence of NHL or NHLPA leadership.

-"It’s sort a scary proposition for both sides." - Craig Adams on the NHLPA potentially decertifying.

-James Neal (right) is among a handful of NHLers working out in the backyard rink of former Penguins forward Gary Roberts.

-Sidney Crosby skipped workouts in Arizona yesterday due to an illness.

-Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Zach Sill ("upper body") was given medical clearance to resume playing.

-Deryk Engelland was held without a point and was a minus-3 for Rosenborg in a 6-1 loss to Frisk Asker in Norway's GET Ligaen.

College Basketball

-The Pitt-Maryland rivalry ended before it even got started.

-Michael Frazier had 17 points for Florida which defeated Marquette, 82-49.

-Eric Atkins scored 16 points for Notre Dame which upset No. 8 Kentucky, 64-50.

-Kyle Dranginis had 30 points for No. 12 Gonzaga in a 104-57 rout of Lewis-Clark State.

College Football

-A look at the development of Pitt tight end J.P. Holtz.

-Pitt faces a hard luck South Florida team tomorrow.

-West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith and Tavon Austin prepare for the final home game of their careers.

-John Wallace kicked a 29-yard field goal with 1:41 left to lead Louisville to a 20-17 win against Rutgers.

(Photos: Martin-Mike Stobe/Getty Images; Neal-Chris Chambers/Getty Images)