PHIL VILLAPIANO WALKS by means of the Pittsburgh airport. It’s late Wednesday night, three days earlier than Christmas. Even at 73, he nonetheless appears to be like like a linebacker — sturdy chest, stout shoulders, metal chin. His hair is white, however his eyes dance the way in which they’ve for many years. Villapiano ought … Read more
PITTSBURGH — The weekend-long celebration of the Immaculate Reception’s 50th Anniversary will include the following: Steelers Franco Harris will retire the No. Franco Harris’ 32 jersey will be retired. Ernie Stautner (70), Joe Greene (75) and Joe Greene (75) are other Steelers who have had their numbers retired. Harris is also first Steelers offensive player … Read more
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Angels starter Reid Detmers The first pitcher in seven seasons to achieve a no-hitter in the same season. Texas Rangers Sunday The Rangers were able to match the 1979 San Francisco Giants As the only team to ever have three consecutive immaculate innings against it in a season. Houston received Texas for … Read more
ARLINGTON (Texas) — Astros starter Luis Garcia And reliever Phil Maton each threw an immaculate inning — nine pitches, three strikeouts — and MartÃn Maldonado keyed a six-run first inning that sent Houston over the Texas Rangers 9-2 Wednesday. Maldonado scored a two-run homer and a double in the first as the AL West-leading Astros … Read more