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POSTED: 12:05 PM September 26, 2014

Friday Insider: Real story on Russ, Part XXVII

DEJAN KOVACEVIC, DK ON PITTSBURGH SPORTS ATLANTA — A weekly feature aimed at rounding up a whole lot of odds and ends from a whole lot of time spent around...

at Highmark Stadium

POSTED: 11:19 PM September 25, 2014

Kovacevic: Why not the Pirates?

"It's a more talented team. Honestly, I think it's just a better team all around." That was Clint Hurdle, offering a rare comparison of his 2014 Pirates and the 2013...

in Atlanta

POSTED: 11:15 PM September 24, 2014

Kovacevic: Time to feed Filthy Frankie

By midday Wednesday, the champagne had yet to dissipate from the visiting clubhouse's carpet at Turner Field, the result of the Pirates' pouring out 20 cases.

in Atlanta

POSTED: 11:50 PM September 23, 2014

Kovacevic: A franchise officially reborn

It's 6:32 p.m., about a half-hour to first pitch Tuesday at Turner Field, and the Pirates' bench coach is down at the far end of the visitors' dugout.

in Atlanta

POSTED: 1:50 AM September 22, 2014

Kovacevic: Real Steelers stand up, stand tall

Perhaps it's the patience of a strong safety, perhaps it's his passion for introspection, but Troy Polamalu can be counted upon to be the last to leave the Steelers' locker...

in Charlotte, N.C.

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Kovacevic: Pitt’s problems don’t run too deep

Anytime a Pitt team loses -- football, basketball, intramural frisbee golf on Flagstaff Hill -- there's this public rush to pull down the bright red lever and let the sirens...

at Heinz Field

POSTED: 4:50 PM September 20, 2014

Kovacevic: Russell Martin, civic treasure

Everybody knew it. And don't lie: You did, too. So did Justin Wilson, even though he was seated way out in the Pirates' bullpen, more than 420 feet away.

POSTED: 11:55 PM September 19, 2014

POSTED: 12:05 AM September 19, 2014

Friday Insider: Marte didn’t appreciate back seat

DEJAN KOVACEVIC, DK ON PITTSBURGH SPORTS A weekly feature aimed at rounding up a whole lot of odds and ends from a whole lot of time spent around our local...

at Highmark Stadium

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Kovacevic: Five faceoff factors for Penguins’ camp

For all 32 forwards, 17 defensemen and six goaltenders reporting to the Penguins' 48th training camp on this 18th of September, the only number that matters is 16.

at Consol Energy Center

POSTED: 1:34 PM September 18, 2014

POSTED: 3:33 PM September 17, 2014

Kovacevic: Never forget that No. 7 is No. 1

Marcus Gilbert allowed Elvis Dumervil to get around him. And to go right through him. But on this day, the Steelers' right tackle wasn't allowing anything to slip by.

at Rooney Sports Complex

Kovacevic: The pen is mightier than before

Tony Watson held the game in his left hand, essentially, and only he and Russell Martin knew what was coming next. Except that they really didn't.

POSTED: 11:39 PM September 16, 2014

POSTED: 9:39 PM September 15, 2014

Exclusive: Teke has successful heart transplant

DEJAN KOVACEVIC, DK ON PITTSBURGH SPORTS Kent Tekulve, the closer for the Pirates’ World Series champions in 1979 and popular analyst on their current games for Root Sports, had a...

at Highmark Stadium

POSTED: 3:13 PM September 15, 2014

Kovacevic: Crazy little thing called tackling

Well, 'Hm-hah!' as Myron Cope used to exclaim. What did we witness at the Steelers' Monday practice, their first since being obliterated on both sides of the ball in Baltimore?

at Rooney Sports Complex

Kovacevic: When a magic moment becomes more

The instant the ball made impact with Matt Szczur's bat and seared toward third base, with fellow Cubs at first and second, the Pirates' infield experienced individual flashes.

POSTED: 6:34 PM September 14, 2014

Kovacevic: A new norm for Pittsburgh baseball

It was 57 degrees all through the Pirates' 7-3 cutdown of the Cubs, and all around PNC Park the patrons had broken out their hoodies, sweatshirts and windbreakers.

POSTED: 12:00 AM September 13, 2014