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10.2K257DK'S GRINDKovacevic: We’re Pittsburghers. And Americans. There’s nothing we can’t tackle together.
on the North ShorePOSTED: 12:29 AM March 13, 2020There isn't a lot that unites us in the United States anymore, is there?
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15.1K328DK'S GRINDKovacevic: Welcome to a world without sports
in Columbus, OhioPOSTED: 12:03 AM March 13, 2020Just doesn't sink in, does it? I've had a couple days to process it, I've been right at the scene, and I'm still not close.
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10.4K457DK'S GRINDKovacevic: Coronavirus is deadly serious, but what’s end game?
in Columbus, OhioPOSTED: 6:06 PM March 11, 2020Wednesday afternoon at Nationwide Arena, Justin Schultz had just walked through the half-dozen or so reporters waiting in a designated interview area.
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27.0K413DK'S GRINDKovacevic: If AHL fill-ins can listen and win, what’s the excuse for the core?
at PPG Paints ArenaPOSTED: 7:23 PM March 9, 2020An extra handful of minutes had elapsed between the final horn of the Penguins' latest embarrassment and when the locker room was opened to reporters.
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25.6K329DK'S GRINDKovacevic: Probably time Penguins’ leaders hear it
at PPG Paints ArenaPOSTED: 12:15 AM March 8, 2020Jack Johnson shouldn't be playing over Juuso Riikola. Sam Lafferty shouldn't be playing over Evan Rodrigues. It's plausible that Matt Murray shouldn't be playing over Tristan Jarry.
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16.3K88DK'S GRINDKovacevic: Zucker shows ’em how it’s done
at PPG Paints ArenaPOSTED: 12:04 AM March 5, 2020Sure, the Penguins shed that stupid, senseless six-game slide by outscoring the Senators, 7-3, on this sigh-of-relief Tuesday night at PPG Paints Arena.
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12.1K141DK'S GRINDKovacevic: Six ways for Penguins to escape slide
at PPG Paints ArenaPOSTED: 5:31 PM March 3, 2020The Pittsburgh Penguins are stuck in one of their worst losing streaks in a decade, but here's how they can snap out of it.
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9.9K119DK'S GRINDKovacevic: Can’t bury Pirates’ lack of bop
in Sarasota, Fla.POSTED: 5:47 PM February 28, 2020The Pittsburgh Pirates have higher hopes than most on the outside, it seems, but even they aren't certain where they'll find home runs.
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8.2K97DK'S GRINDKovacevic: Biggest swing vote belongs to Polanco
in Bradenton, Fla.POSTED: 12:04 AM February 27, 2020Gregory Polanco's always been a star and, in his own inimitable, inauspicious way, he's always known it.
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17.9K321DK'S GRINDKovacevic: Think Pirates will stink? Consider them unmoved
in Bradenton, Fla.POSTED: 12:12 AM February 26, 2020Back home, Pittsburgh's still abuzz over the NHL trade deadline, one in which the Penguins once again made clear they're gunning for nothing less than another Stanley Cup.
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16.2K104DK'S GRINDKovacevic: Prioritize price over player
in Strip DistrictPOSTED: 2:26 AM February 24, 2020Between now and 3 p.m. today, Jim Rutherford's holding the fate of the current Penguins, as well as the future of the franchise, in his Hall of Fame hands.
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8.6K130DK'S GRINDKovacevic: No substitutes, no shortcuts in play
at PPG Paints ArenaPOSTED: 12:35 AM February 23, 2020The Penguins' lull of late hit home hardest with a 5-2 loss to the Sabres, Saturday at PPG Paints Arena.
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6.4K38DK'S GRINDKovacevic: Penguins’ rebounds start at top
at PPG Paints ArenaPOSTED: 12:10 AM February 22, 2020Dominik Kahun is 'just day-to-day' and could return for Penguins as soon as Saturday, this despite a shot to the knee Thursday in Toronto.
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13.3K248DK'S GRINDKovacevic: After vacating Astros’ title, Manfred should vacate his office
in Strip DistrictPOSTED: 1:05 PM February 20, 2020Rob Manfred, Major League Baseball's embattled commissioner, should vacate the cheating Houston Astros' championship, then resign.
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10.2K187DK'S GRINDKovacevic: A pause to applaud Penguins’ achievements … because they sure won’t
at PPG Paints ArenaPOSTED: 1:06 PM February 19, 2020The Penguins, missing Evgeni Malkin and a quarter or their roster, raked the Toronto Maple Leafs, 5-2, Tuesday night at PPG Paints Arena.
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14.6K186DK'S GRINDKovacevic: About Tomlin as ‘players’ coach’
at PPG Paints ArenaPOSTED: 11:49 AM February 18, 2020No, I don't want to discuss race and other societal issues here, either. It's a sports site. And we do all we can here to keep it that way.
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10.7K98DK'S GRINDKovacevic: Removing the Rust, regaining form
at PPG Paints ArenaPOSTED: 11:57 AM February 17, 2020Bryan Rust seemed as mad at Detroit's coach as Detroit's coach was mad at Rust, from the best I could gauge of both men.
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13.0K96DK'S GRINDKovacevic: Zucker finds greatness worth the wait
at PPG Paints ArenaPOSTED: 3:37 PM February 15, 2020Jason Zucker's two goals came on great plays initiated by a great player ... and yet, he seemed to fit right in.