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As the Thrashers continue to use their two-goalie rotation of late, Ondrej Pavelec will start Thursday against Boston, and Johan Hedberg is scheduled to start Saturday against Pittsburgh. It makes tough decisions, but that means that s a good thing, Thrashers coach John Anderson said Wednesday of the goalie rotation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
#5/6 Irish Open Road Slate Thursday At #21 Michigan State Nov 19, 2009
DePaul and reigning NCAA runner-up Louisville shared the third spot in the BIG EAST preseason poll with 171 points, while Pittsburgh rounded out the top five with 167 points. Trio Of Irish Earn 2009-10 Preseason All-BIG EAST Honors Along with picking Notre Dame to finish second in the conference this year in their preseason poll, the BIG EAST coaches voted fifth-year senior guard/tri-captain and senior guard/tri-captain to the 12-player Preseason All-BIG EAST Team. (Und.com)
PG North: In the long run, hiring of North Allegheny cross country coach yields big dividends Nov 19, 2009
" Neff was living in Sewickley at the time and would drive an hour to Butler for practice after school and then an hour home. "I spent a lot of time in the car and I didn't break even [financiall], even though gasoline prices weren't as high then as they are now," Neff said. From there, Neff landed the job coaching the track squad at North Allegheny. There was one school year where he coached the Butler cross country team in the fall and the track team at North Allegheny in the spring. "That was... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Experts disagree with mammogram guidance Nov 18, 2009
"I think that's the most important message you can help us with: One of our biggest concerns is the one-third of women who don't do anything," said Dr. Nancy Davidson, director of the UPMC Cancer Center and the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute. "One of our biggest jobs is to bring them into the screening tent.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Charlie Weis Press Conference Transcript - Connecticut Game Preview (Nov. 17) Nov 18, 2009
Irish head coach reviews Saturday's 27-22 loss at Pittsburgh and looks ahead to Saturday's home finale againt Connecticut at Notre Dame Stadium (2:42 p.m. ET, NBC). Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis wrapped up last week's game at Pittsburgh and began discussions on Saturday's home finale vs. Connecticut during his weekly press conference on Tuesday afternoon inside the Isban Auditorium at the Guglielmino Athletics Complex ... BRIAN HARDIN: At this time we'll start with questions about... (Und.com)
Penn State's Paterno dismisses bowl talk, for now Nov 18, 2009
" NOTE -- Mount Pleasant native Ed Czekaj, former Penn State director of athletics from 1969-80, died Monday in State College. He was 87. See obituary, Page B-3. Ron Musselman can be reached at . Ron Musselman's Penn State blog and videos are featured exclusively on a members-only web site from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Our gives you all the details. First published on November 18, 2009 at 12:00 am Online: Print: Copyright ?1997 - PG Publishing Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Upon Further Review Nov 18, 2009
Should there be an epitaph for the 2009 Pittsburgh Steelers, it will be The Parable of the 4th Quarter ... From the Steel City are the storied Steelers, laden with the glories of a half-dozen Super Bowl championships, and a history rich with the tales of the Rooneys of Pittsburgh' s North Side ... Was it a uniformed Pittsburgh Police officer. (SteelCitySports.com)
Lola Wins Both Player and Rookie of the Week for the BIG EAST Nov 17, 2009
OH; Allie Matters, Seton Hall, Sr., L; Stephanie Niemer, Cincinnati, Jr., OH; Serinity Phillips, Notre Dame, Sr., OH; Amy Town, Pittsburgh, Jr., OH. Contact the Cardinals Ticket Office. (Uoflsports.com)
Campa Named BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week Nov 17, 2009
Pittsburgh wide receiver Jonathan Baldwin was the offensive player, while Rutgers cornerback Devin McCourty was the special teams winner ... 4 yards per reception, finishing with 142 yards and a touchdown on five catches to key Pittsburgh's sixth straight win -- a 27-22 decision against Notre Dame. (Uoflsports.com)
Breakfast With ... Nov 16, 2009
Fareed Zakaria Monday, November 16, 2009 By Patricia Sheridan, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. John Heller/Post-Gazette Newsweek International's editor Fareed Zakaria was guest speaker at the Pittsburgh Middle East Institute's second annual conference, Oct. 13 ... Born in India, Newsweek International's editor Fareed Zakaria also hosts his own show on CNN, "Fareed Zakaria GPS." He was in Pittsburgh recently to speak as a guest of the Pittsburgh Middle East Institute's second annual conference. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
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That means they will get the first at-large selection which comes from a pool of the Big East Champion (Pittsburgh or Cincinnati) and any team in the Top 14 of the final BCS poll. Any team ranked in the top four is assured of being picked so that means at this time, TCU is in. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bengals' rising, Broncos' falling; more Snaps Nov 16, 2009
As good as things look for Cincinnati in the wake of its 18-12 overture-of-a-win at Pittsburgh, the first-place Bengals haven't begun to reach their peak. The hard work is mostly done for Cincinnati, now 5-0 in the division, having swept both Pittsburgh and Baltimore in the same season for the first time since 1998. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Students disappointed as Irish lose again Nov 16, 2009
Pittsburgh fans taunt the Irish with signs during Saturdays game at Heinz Field ... Irish fans were hardly visible in the sea of Pittsburgh navy that filled a sold-out Heinz Field Saturday ... Senior Meghan Magargee and six of her friends trekked to Pittsburgh for the weekend after purchasing tickets in September. (The Observer, IN)
Jags Fans: Who to cheer for... Nov 15, 2009
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh Both teams have identical 6-2 marks, and it looks like both are favorites to be playing in January. That said, Pittsburgh has a better conference record than Cincinnati. (JagsInsider.com)
On The Clock With Eileen Hassett Nov 15, 2009
Notre Dame Official Athletic Site. Junior Women's Fencer. (Und.com)
Architect Philip Johnson Drew Up His Own Plans Nov 14, 2009
Before the 1970s, he won at nearly everything except making his Pittsburgh Steelers solid winners. Founded in 1933, the team enjoyed only a handful of winning seasons its first four decades under Rooney and never came close to a National Football. (Investors Business Daily)
Watch holiday spending and look for deals Nov 14, 2009
"It's designed to help our clients and families in the region manage their money better," said Dave Hammer, president of Huntington Bank, Pittsburgh region ... "Money Q "Company Town" are featured exclusively at , a members-only web site of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Our gives you all the details. First published on November 14, 2009 at 12:00 am Online: Print: Copyright ?1997 - PG Publishing Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
No. 5 Cincinnati is living the dream at 10-0. Not bad for a club using a revolving door at the QB position, writes Stewart Mandel. Nov 14, 2009
Following a non-conference game against the 4-6 Illini on Thanksgiving weekend, Cincy (10-0, 6-0 Big East) will travel to No. 9 Pittsburgh (8-1, 5-1 Big East) the final night of the season (Dec. 5) with a BCS berth -- and maybe, possibly more -- on the line. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
A Leadership Role for Asia in Reshaping the Post-Crisis Global Economy, Annual Lecture by Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, at the Monetary Authority of Singapore Nov 14, 2009
At their Pittsburgh summit, the leaders of the G-20 adopted a Framework for Strong, Sustainable, and Balanced Growth, which sets out a mutual assessment of policies and their implications for global growth. This shows commitment at the highest political level to ensure that global imbalances are addressed and also reflects a shared understanding that all nations must do their part to secure strong, sustainable and balanced growth going forward. (IMF News)
SuperShuttle expanding area reach Nov 14, 2009
Pittsburgh Business Times - by ... SuperShuttle, a division of Veolia Transportation, which also owns the Pittsburgh Transportation Group, began operating in Pittsburgh on May 1 ... Is the 1% Student Privilege Tax the best way to balance Pittsburgh's budget. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Oasis arrives! Nov 14, 2009
"It's just absolutely amazing, but a bit unfortunate that it's such a gray day," said Pittsburgh visitor Gary Smith, 61, who filmed the ship with his camcorder. "It's a floating city," said Linda Glassholm, 42, of Dania Beach, who caught a glimpse of the boat while out on her morning walk. (The Palm Beach Post)
Miami may test UNC's stout defense Nov 14, 2009
At times, the Canes look like the Pittsburgh Steelers, whom Whipple coached from 2004 to '06, with four- and five-receiver sets and the ball always in the air. Other times, they look like every college team from the 1980s, running behind two tight ends and a fullback. (News & Observer -- Sports)
No. 16 Men's Hockey To Host No. 15 Vermont In Two-Game Weekend Series Nov 14, 2009
Freshman goaltender , a 6-foot-1-inch, 185-pound Pittsburgh, Pa. native, made 15 saves in a 4-3 win over Merrimack on Friday, Oct. 30 to earn the victory in his first career start. (Bceagles.com)
Three Prep Women's Basketball Standouts Commit To Attend Notre Dame Nov 14, 2009
Notre Dame Official Athletic Site. Collectively, the newest Fighting Irish trio makes up the nation's 10th-ranked recruiting class. (Und.com)
Ex-USC teammates Palmer, Polamalu to reunite tomorrow Nov 14, 2009
" Ed Bouchette's blog on the Steelers and Gerry Dulac's Steelers chats are featured exclusively on a members-only web site from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Our gives you all the details. First published on November 14, 2009 at 12:00 am Online: Print: Copyright ?1997 - PG Publishing Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Julien tries to cushion blow by giving dead-on tips to His misfiring shooters Nov 14, 2009
Lucic didn t join the team on the trip to Pittsburgh. He will most likely travel with the team to Atlanta and Buffalo next week, and possibly play in one of those games. (Boston Globe)
High school playoffs kick off tonight Nov 13, 2009
Niclas Bergfors had a goal and two assists and the New Jersey Devils closed within a victory of tying the NHL record of 10 consecutive road victories to start a season, beating the slumping Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 on Thursday night. Today. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Football Update - Thursday, Nov. 12 Nov 13, 2009
Darrin Walls returns to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as the Irish travel to Pittsburgh ... The Irish take to the practice field for the final time before they travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Panthers at Heinz Field. (Und.com)
Men's Swimming And Diving Prepares For Dual Meet At Pittsburgh Nov 13, 2009
Notre Dame seeks its sixth straight win over Pittsburgh on Friday ... - The Notre Dame men's swimming and diving team will travel to Pittsburgh on Friday (Nov ... "Pittsburgh has been the BIG EAST champion many times. The respect between the two programs and the level of sportsmanship is so high. This meet exemplifies the way college competition is supposed to be. The 2010 BIG EAST Championships will be hosted by Pittsburgh, so Friday's action will have all the advantages of a dual meet with the... (Und.com)
Swimming Sweeps BIG EAST Swimmer of the Week Honors Nov 13, 2009
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - In meets against Pittsburgh and West Virginia, Louisville sophomores Carols Almeida and combined to win 12 races ... UofL also won all but five races against Pittsburgh to complete its winning weekend ... Almeida won all seven races in which he competed in at Pittsburgh and West Virginia. (Uoflsports.com)
Gridiron Grump: A tip of the hat to those Jacks Nov 13, 2009
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh: Are the Cincy boys a pretender or a contender. Who cares. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Lucic tries to put his finger on return date Nov 13, 2009
In Tuesday s 3-0 win over Pittsburgh, Stuart and Ference saw lots of shifts against the No. 2 line of Chris Kunitz, Jordan Staal, and Bill Guerin. You get more comfortable the more you play together, said Ference. (Boston Globe)
Zimmerman wins Gold Glove for Nationals Nov 13, 2009
Outfielder Nate McLouth, traded from Pittsburgh to Atlanta in June, also missed out. Gonzalez, Molina, Rollins and Wainwright each earned $50,000 bonuses, and the price of Gonzalez's 2011 club option increased by $100,000 to $5. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
They Will Be Gunning For Cubs Nov 13, 2009
PITTSBURGH PIRATES 2008: 67-95 (6th place) ... Pittsburgh is one losing season away from making it 17 sub ... The Pittsburgh pitching staff, meanwhile, had plenty of trouble keeping the opposition from scoring runs last season, as its 5. (Milwaukee, TheInsiders.com)
Murdered man's lifesaving gift unites parents with new friend Nov 12, 2009
Engilbertsson was at the Pittsburgh airport when she got a call from her husband saying she had a donor. "I was so sick. I was in a wheelchair. I just started to cry," Engilbertsson said. (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
Bucs announce Spring Training schedule Nov 12, 2009
The Official Site of the Pittsburgh Pirates ... PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates have released their 2010 Spring Training schedule, which is highlighted by two home games each against the Yankees, Red Sox and Phillies ... Pittsburgh's 33-game slate includes 16 home contests at McKechnie Field in Bradenton, Fla. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Conductor Slatkin to skip November DSO concerts Nov 12, 2009
He also withdrew from scheduled concerts in Prague and Pittsburgh. Slatkin remains scheduled to conduct Holst's "The Planets" Dec. 10-13 in Detroit. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
AP sources: Riggleman staying as Nationals manager Nov 12, 2009
In this July 31, 2009, photo, Washington Nationals manager Jim Riggleman stands in the dugout during a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh. Two people in baseball familiar with the Nationals' plans tell The Associated Press that Riggleman will be the team's manager next season. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Schmidt, Zaun file for free agency Nov 12, 2009
In 14 seasons with Atlanta, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Los Angeles, Schmidt has compiled a 130-96 record with a 3. 96 ERA in 323 games -- 314 starts. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Langenbrunner, Parise lead Devils to sixth consecutive victory Nov 12, 2009
New Jersey will travel to Pittsburgh on Thursday night looking to go 9-0 on the road ... The Ducks kicked off a four-game road trip that will take them to Columbus, Detroit and Pittsburgh. (USA Today -- Sports)
PG North: WPIAL champion Mars boys leaving foes with that blank look Nov 12, 2009
" A statement like that is especially true when your team wins 21 of 22 games, including the biggest match on the WPIAL schedule. Mike White's "High School Sports Edition" videos are featured exclusively on a members-only web site from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Our gives you all the details. First published on November 12, 2009 at 12:00 am Online: Print: Copyright ?1997 - PG Publishing Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Woman drives into aquarium at Tampa airport Nov 11, 2009
After landing $29 airline tickets, Barbara and Ben Harvey recently flew to Pittsburgh to see the birth of granddaughters Julia and Olivia Patterson. It was a labor of love, with a laptop, several search engines and persistence serving as mid-wives for the special delivery of frugal tickets. (Fresno Bee)
Orchestra plays epic Rings score Nov 11, 2009
Other performances of the Rings music are due to take place in Antwerp, London, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Seattle and Pittsburgh. "It's somewhat of a community educational event," Shore said. (Yahoo News -- Lord of the Rings)
Scully to broadcast in 2010, then decide future Nov 11, 2009
The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced the purchase of the Sarasota Reds from the Cincinnati Reds organization and their intention to move the team to Bradenton, Florida. The National Baseball Hall of Fame released the names of 20 former major league managers, umpires and executives on Tuesday that will be considered for induction in 2010. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Entrepreneurial Tightrope Nov 11, 2009
Today, Edmunds is founder of Edmunds Travel Consultants in Pittsburgh and author of , a six-step guide to success published by Viking. Her website is. (USA Today -- Money)
Leishmaniasis: New Strategy To Find Drugs To Treat Neglected Parasitic Infection Nov 11, 2009
10, 2009) Using an unconventional approach that they designed, University of Pittsburgh drug discoverers and their collaborators at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research have identified compounds that hold promise for treating leishmaniasis, a parasitic infection that many consider one of the world's most overlooked diseases ... D., Stephanie Leimgruber, M.S., Robyn Reed, M.S., all of the University of Pittsburgh Drug Discovery Institute and the Pittsburgh Molecular Library and Screening... (Science Daily)
US Airways alters frequent-flier rules Nov 11, 2009
Pittsburgh Business Times ... Arizona-based US Airways (NYSE:LCC) is the No. 1 carrier at Pittsburgh International Airport ... City Guide Spotlight - Pittsburgh. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
How will Pitt pressure Clausen? (Yesterday) Nov 11, 2009
Pitt football Q&A with Paul Zeise Tuesday, November 10, 2009 By Paul Zeise, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ... Paul Zeise's "Pitt Stop" videos are featured exclusively on a members-only web site from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Google offering free Wi-Fi at airports, including SW Florida Int'l Nov 11, 2009
Austin (AUS) * Baltimore (BWI) * Billings (BIL) * Boston (BOS) * Bozeman (BZN) * Buffalo (BUF) * Burbank (BUR) * Central Wisconsin (CWA) * Charlotte (CLT) * Des Moines (DSM) * El Paso (ELP) * Fort Lauderdale (FLL) * Fort Myers/SW (RSW) * Greensboro (GSO) * Houston (HOU) * Houston Bush (IAH) * Indianapolis (IND) * Jacksonville (JIA) * Kalamazoo (AZO) * Las Vegas (LAS) * Louisville (SDF) * Madison (MSN) * Memphis (MEM) * Miami (MIA) * Milwaukee (MKE) * Monterey (MRY) * Nashville (BNA) * Newport... (The News-Press -- Business)
Robert Morris: Colonials hard-pressed to replace Chappell's fire Nov 11, 2009
Robert Morris men's basketball coach Mike Rice vividly remembers the day his father was ejected from an NBA game. His dad wasn't coaching. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Penguins Notebook: Malkin increases practice load Nov 11, 2009
" Morehouse out of hospital Penguins president David Morehouse was released from a San Jose, Calif., hospital yesterday and is expected to travel home to Pittsburgh tomorrow. Morehouse had a heart attack Sunday morning as the team prepared to fly out of San Jose and was treated with a minor procedure. Shelly Anderson can be reached at . Penguins Plus, a blog by Dave Molinari and Shelly Anderson, is featured exclusively on a members-only web site from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Our gives you... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
INTERVIEW - Obama: strains unless U.S., China balance growth Nov 10, 2009
Leaders of the Group of 20 major rich and emerging economies pledged at a summit in Pittsburgh in September to aim for policies to ease economic imbalances ... One of the clearest signals of the administration's desire to give China and other large, fast-growing economies a bigger role was the decision -- adopted at the Pittsburgh G20 summit -- to make the G20 the premier forum for discussing global economic issues. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Houston in the Big East? (Yesterday) Nov 10, 2009
West Virginia football Q&A with Colin Dunlap Monday, November 09, 2009 By Colin Dunlap, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ... It would simply be too much -- in a monetary sense -- for, say, the West Virginia women's soccer team, or the baseball team, to have to compete in a league where they would have to travel to Houston and, in turn, Houston would have to travel to places like Morgantown, Pittsburgh, Connecticut, Rutgers, etc ... Robert Fisher, Pittsburgh. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
No Kovy, no problem Nov 10, 2009
The Thrashers travel to play the New York Rangers on Thursday and then return for a five-game homestand against Los Angeles, Edmonton, Boston, Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay. Inside AJC.COM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NFL Update: Week 9 Nov 10, 2009
A slew of former Tar Heels will be in action tonight when Denver meets Pittsburgh in a big Monday night game ... Pittsburgh- Sixth-year running back will travel to Denver for Monday Night Football this week ... Pittsburgh- Veteran kicker will play on Monday at Denver to help the Steelers catch the Bengals in the AFC North. (Tarheelblue.com)
Kragthorpe Previews Saturday's Home Game Against Syracuse Nov 10, 2009
Louisville fell to 0-5 on the road this season with a tough loss at West Virginia, while the Orange fell to Pittsburgh 37-10 at Heinz Field. The Cardinals are trying to snap a nine-game BIG EAST losing streak. (Uoflsports.com)
Low-cost airlines gain ground against full-price rivals Nov 10, 2009
1999: America West -- Phoenix, Las Vegas, Columbus US Airways -- Charlotte, Baltimore-Washington, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Reagan Washington, New York LaGuardia, Boston 2009: Charlotte, Philadelphia, Phoenix. Its operations are shrinking. (USA Today -- Money)
Tomorrow's Veterans Day closings listed Nov 10, 2009
All Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, state and federal offices and courts will be closed tomorrow for Veterans Day. Banks will be closed. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
What small-town America thinks of Sarah Palin Nov 10, 2009
"I respected him before, but Sen. McCain will do anything to get elected," said Maureen K., 68, a university administrator from Pittsburgh ... "As much as I hate it," he said, "I gotta vote for the Democrats." Carl B., 35, a naval officer also from Pittsburgh, said that "people find it insulting that they would pick Palin to pick up female votes." He said he will stick with his convictions and vote in November for libertarian candidate Bob Barr. (Salon)
Point Park brings MBA program to workplaces Nov 10, 2009
Adapting to Learn: Companies take advantage of opportunity to have MBA program brought to workplace - Pittsburgh Business Times ... Pittsburgh Business Times - by ... He splits his time between the engineering firm s Orlando office and Pittsburgh, and, like other top staffers, travels widely to work sites and the company s dozen locations. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Airlines' on-time arrivals up in September Nov 10, 2009
Pittsburgh Business Times ... Pittsburgh International Airport saw an increase in on-time flights in September, but a drop in passenger traffic year-over-year, according to new statistics from the ... 5 percent of all flights arriving at Pittsburgh International were on time or less than 15 minutes late. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Brown calls for global tax Nov 9, 2009
Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan said it was prudent to wait until the International Monetary Fund reported back on the proposal, given it had first been raised at a summit of G20 leaders in Pittsburgh in September. But I just would make this point - that it [the proposal] was raised in the context of countries where there had been massive bail-outs of the banking system. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Story lines as college season hits stretch run Nov 9, 2009
And Cincinnati, with the December trip to Pittsburgh the biggest hurdle ... And there could well be more with trips left to Pittsburgh and Stanford. (USA Today -- Sports)
NorthwestFootball.net Power Rankings: Week 8 Nov 9, 2009
com: NorthwestFootball. net Power Rankings: Week 8. (JagsInsider.com)
Rivals.com experts: What we learned Nov 9, 2009
and remain on a collision course for what could be a de facto league title game on Dec. 5 in Pittsburgh ... Cincinnati will face spread offenses in West Virginia and a hot team in the next two games, but Pittsburgh runs a pro-style offense with a more productive running back and a better passing game than the Huskies ... Just when it seemed as if a 6-2 start had saved Weis' job at for one more season, a loss to Navy put the heat on him once again, particularly with potential losses to... (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
