The Altoona Mirror

Here's the pick

Sat, 1 Jun 2013 19:28:58 EDT

I'm taking the Penguins in seven games over the Boston Bruins.

I'm also saying Marc-Andre Fleury will be back in action before this series ends.

OK, go watch. They're finally going to pla.

Fri, 31 May 2013 03:05:06 EDT

There have been some great stories at PNC Park this week, and absolutely nothing at Consol Energy Center.

Mon, 27 May 2013 23:52:49 EDT

Thanks to the constant promos that run on Pirates TV games, I now have Kool and the Gang's "Celebration" running through my head quite frequently.

It's not constant, but even once a day is too ofte.

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:11:29 EDT

It's been a rule forever: No cheering in the press box.

That holds today, even though the Penguins insist on calling their press box the media level.

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:05:04 EDT

Too early to tell if this is good news, but it certainly qualifies as interesting.

Published reports indicate Burger King will add a barbecue boneless "rib" sandwich to its summer menu next week.