Clemson/Wake instant replay

...40 still left in the fourth quarter. The unsung hero of the game was defensive tackle John Russell, who had two sacks for a total loss of nine yards and one pass breakup. Wake...

Titans-Raiders reflections: Bad night for Young, good news for Finnegan

...nbsp;   AP Photo/John Russell   Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse tackles Raiders running back Darren McFadden in the first quarter...

ACC position rankings: Defensive line

...a grad student. Their strength will be inside with returning starter Boo Robinson at nose guard. John Russell is simmering with potential. Ted Randolph moved from tight end to defensive tackle midseason last year...

...on October 25, 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Predators defeated the Kings 5-4. (Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images

...football game in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008. The Titans won 30-17. (AP Photo/John Russell

Pirates bring Hill onboard to replace Frazier as first-base coach

Perry Hill, a major league coach for 14 seasons, was hired Friday as the Pittsburgh Pirates' first-base coach.

Pirates want to win without committing long-term dollars

Because the Pirates are committed to a long-term rebuilding plan, a 17th straight losing season is almost inevitable.

...first quarter of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. (AP Photo/John Russell

Kerrigan to replace Andrews as Pirates pitching coach

Joe Kerrigan, a former pitching coach with the Red Sox, Phillies and Expos, will succeed Jeff Andrews in the same job with the Pirates.

Peavy expected to be trade target

Kyle Lohse is off the board, CC Sabathia is going to be out of reach for most teams and Derek Lowe might have more suitors than any pitcher on the mar...

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Pirates pitching coach Andrews, first base coach Frazier fired

Pitching coach Jeff Andrews and first base coach Lou Frazier were fired Monday by the Pittsburgh Pirates after only one season in their jobs.

La Russa says moving pitcher up makes Pujols a de facto cleanup hitter

Tony La Russa intends to bat his pitcher eighth again next season, an unorthodox strategy that the St. Louis Cardinals' manager enthusiastically believes in.

Kouzmanoff starts offense early, Young goes six strong innings against Pirates

Kevin Kouzmanoff hit a two-run home run in the first inning and Chris Young pitched six strong innings to lead the San Diego Padres to a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.

Pirates-Padres Preview

Pirates-Padres Preview

Pirates overcome Pads to end nine-game road skid

Pirates 6, Padres 3