36 Results for mario lemieux

The Things We Forget, Part 9: Sidney Crosby

Chris Jones

The Kid lost his first Cup Finals. So did a guy named Gretzky.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008

Top Secret

Eddie Matz

Let Sidney Crosby be hockey's savior. Caps stealth star Alexander Ovechkin will settle for Rookie of the Year honors

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2008

A League Of His Own

Eric Adelson

Halfway through Sidney Crosby's rookie season, it's clear there's a reason for all the hype-and for hockey fans, a reason for hope

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008

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Eric Adelson

His season is over. His body is broken. The cup will live elsewhere. It's not the first time Steve Yzerman has looked hockey mortality in the eye. But this time it may be the last

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008

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KHALID EL-AMIN Before Khalid El-Amin, the Connecticut Huskies were a mere basketball team, a regional novelty, trusting in mere mortals. Now they're ...

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008

WHITHER THE MULLET

Laura Downhour

...all the mullets gone? Once worn by such hockey stars as Wayne Gretzky, Jaromir Jagr and Mario Lemieux, the "business up front, party in the back" hair-do has been reduced to a seemingly...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 24, 2008

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Steve Wulf

...singled in a run. As word of his inspirational message (Courage + Belief = Life) spread, superstars like Mario Lemieux and A-Rod made John their personal guest. The Pirates named him honorary manager for their...

Story | Conversation | August 28, 2008

CLIP REEL: CELEBRITY GOLFING (AND CHARLES BARKLEY)

Ted Bauer

...reference 1: Sharon Stone golfing. (30) Casino reference 2: Joe Pesci golfing. (31) Long clip of Mario Lemieux's celebrity golf tourney. (32) Halle Berry has a celebrity golf tournament, too. (33) So does...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 16, 2008

CLIP REEL: ALL-STAR GAMES

Ted Bauer

...shot! (1997) Gordie Howe's last All-Star Game. Check out the Standing O he gets. Mario Lemieux goes for four goals at The Igloo in 1990. THE PRO BOWL Devin Hester = fast. Maybe...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 15, 2008

IT'S A LONG ROAD FROM GREAT TO GRATEFUL

Lindsay Berra

When Alexandre Daigle was picked No. 1 in 1993, he couldn't have known how lousy his NHL career would be. Fifteen years later, with another draft approaching, he's a one-man advertisement for second acts.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2008

THE MORNING ACCORDING TO US

Brian Hill, Paul Kix and Chris Sprow

...its bowl. Lord Stanley's Cup has sat atop majestic mountains, and at the bottom of Mario Lemieux's swimming pool after an all-night party celebrating the Pittsburgh Penguins' first Cup title in...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 04, 2008

CLIP REEL: THE GLORIOUS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

Edward T. Bauer

...tribute video was careful to note it happened the night after his Prom. Wow. Ya know, Mario Lemieux was pretty good. He helped 'em win another Cup in 1992. One call of one of...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 01, 2008

PRESIDENTIAL FANTASY LEAGUE: WEEK TWO SCORES!

Max Klinger

...s campaign bus for a couple of weeks now, but still nothing for Hillary from supporter Mario Lemieux. McCain meanwhile is laying low — hoping Bill Bidwell doesn't somehow squander the Arizona Cardinals...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 22, 2008

THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT ST. MARY'S

Gare Joyce

...special qualities of SSM. They only partly explain why Wayne Gretzky sent his son here, why Mario Lemieux probably will too. "A little like a cult," is how J.P. Parise, the NHL journeyman...

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2008

#24 PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

...it was originally built as an opera house. So, yes, fans are singing the praises for Mario Lemieux's ownership group (up 74 places) now that it has secured financing for new digs. The...

Story | Conversation | April 21, 2008