BOLD Sports: Episode 69

Matt and Steve are bringing you this week's news and updates in Pittsburgh sports. From NCAA hoops coverage to major league content for NFL, NHL, and MLB, if it's happening in (or in some cases affecting) Pittsburgh, this is where you'll find out about it. If you're a fan of soccer or golf, Matt and Steve have some highlights there as well.This week's show notes:Riverhounds- Won 1-0 over Cleveland St last Friday with the lone goal at the 84th min fromMark Forrest (trialist) ,and on the Sunday Match vs Gannon University with a win 6-0 . This upcoming Friday Feb 15th Duquesne University take on the Hounds and Sunday the 17th @2pmUniversity of Charleston WV head north to take on the Hounds. Both games are FREE toattend.WPIAL- Bob Palko, long time FB Coach at West A Retired after last season from Coaching andTeaching after 24yrs. 217-73 8WPIAL Championships. Well Retirement is making him “crawlout of his skin”he said and was hired to take over the Mt Lebanon FB Coaching position, MikeMelnyk resigned after a 44-31 record and only 6 playoff appearances in 7 years.Steelers- The AB an Bell Saga continues. AB didn’t show up for court today for his recklessdriving issues, also formally requested a trade or his release. The Steelers are thinking aboutapplying the Transition tag on Bell to try to get something in return for him, or have an option tosign him for less. Also Breaking, James Harrison thinks he can make a serious run atacting. Watch out The RockPGA Tour- Last weekends Pebble Beach ProAm went to Monday morning to finish the last twoholes due to darkness. Michelson came away with a 3 stroke lead for his 44th career win andhis 5th in the ProAm. This week the Genesis Open at Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific PalisadesCA to start Thursday. Tiger, Rory, and Justin Thomas paired together Thursday and Friday.Pitt Hoops- Took a loss to NC State, Pitt was in the game the whole way. They overcame a 18point deficit at one point with a 20-2 run. Pitt had BC tonight and ???WVU Hoops- is also having a tough down year with 6 losses in a row, 2-9 Conference and10-14 overall.Duquesne Hoops- 7-4 Conference 16-8 overall took a loss to the Bonnies, a win over Fordham,and have LaSalle tomorrow night. They are 5th in the ConferenceBobby Mo- had a nice win over Bryant, took a loss to Central CT, and have Mt St Marys onThursday, they lead the Northeast Conference 89-4 13-12 overall with St Francis on their heals.Penguins- the Pens have dropped 4 out of last 5 with a nice complete game against the Flyerslast night. Malkin got heated after a punch to back of his neck and swung his stick and had ameeting today with the NHL. Letang Now leads all Pens D men with Most Goals surpassingPaul Coffee. The Pens find themselves in 4th in the division and 8th in the Conference.Pirates- Pitchers and Catchers reported, Melky Cabrera signed a Minor league deal with over 2mill in incentives, Cervelli Trade talks and he just shuts it out and plays, Liriano is looking tomake the big club, and willing to accept any role, last 2 seasons was used as a reliever.Garth Brooks in Camp- 20th anniversary of Teammates for kids Foundation. The Foundationgives kids around the world a even start in life. Works with several sports athletes but it allstarted with baseball and Jason Kendal when he was with the Padres. Garth was a Clementefan as a kid which made him a pirates fan, he realized the Clemente died trying to help kidsand people in his a homie country, he vowed to at some point in his life to help kids throughbaseball.Thanks again to Adam, Ryan, and Mike from Fury Brewing for joining us on the Super Bowl PodcastAfter the show remember to:Follow the discussion on Twitter (@BoldPGHSports)Remember to check out our friends at River's Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) - and our stream over there!Also, check out BOLDpgh.com and sorgatronmedia.com for more entertainment!