Thursday, 17 May 2012 11:35

Written by Seth Rorabaugh

Pirates/MLB

-Adam LaRoche drives in four runs for the Nationals who defeat the Pirates, 7-4.

-Highlights:

-The Pirates recalled pitcher Evan Meek from Class AAA Indianapolis and assigned outfielder Alex Presley.

-The minor league report.

-A security supervisor nearly lost a finger while breaking up a fight at PNC Park.

-The Twins put catcher Ryan Doumit on the 15-day disabled list after he was injured celebrating pitcher Brian Duensing recording a strikeout.

-Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie was suspended four games for hitting umpire Bill Miller with a batting helmet.

Steelers/NFL

-With Willie Colon moving to guard, the Steelers' offensive line is beginning to take shape.

-The Giants unveiled their Super Bowl ring design:

Penguins/NHL

-The Penguins have plenty of bodies to work with on defense such as Simon Despres.

-The NHL officially informed the NHLPA it would like to terminate the current collective bargaining agreement. This is a formality in the process to negotate a new agreement.

-Coyotes forward Martin Hanzal was suspended one game for his hit from behind against Kings captain Dustin Brown in Game 2. The explanation:

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-The quarterfinal round of the World Championships begins today.