BOLD Sports: Episode 79

Published: April 26, 2019, 8:45 p.m.

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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.

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This week\'s show notes:

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Riverhounds- The hounds had a 0-0 draw with Saint Louis FC Seemed to be a pretty even
\\nMatch in all catigories. This Saturday the Hounds take on Nashville at Highmark Stadium at
\\n7pm. 2 for 20 tix.
\\nInternational Soccer
\\nNHL- The Playoffs move into the second round ( Pull Matchups)
\\nPGA Tour- Last week at Harbour Town Golf links in Myrtle Beach C.T.Pan won the RBC
\\nHeritage Classic holding off Matt Kucher . There weren\\u2019t a lot of big names in this being the
\\nweek after the masters. This week the Tour Heads to TPC Louisiana for the Zurich Classic .
\\nLots of the big names here, but some are still sitting out.
\\nLocal golf- get out and play, all the courses are open, they are a bit soft, but its awesome to
\\nplay. Most are in great shape. Golf now app, and BoGo coupons.
\\nPenguins - the season is over and the players are cleaning out their lockers and heading to
\\nwherever they go in the off season. Some of the guys hang here, and some go back home.
\\nThings to watch this off season is. will coach Sullivan get an extension ? And movement with
\\nLetang, Malkin, and Kessel.
\\nNFL- with the Draft less the 24hrs away, there are moves being made. Big Ben gets a
\\ncontract extension of 2 years locking hime up for 3 total at 37 yrs old. Marshawn Lynch retires,
\\nSeahawks trade DE Frank Clark to KC for 1st rd pick this year and second next year. Then, KC
\\nSigns him to 5yr, 105.5 mill contract. Josh Gordon signs Restricted tender, un certain on his
\\nplaying status, OBJ defends himself that he was considered a cancer in the locker room.
\\n(pull Draft predictions )
\\nPirates - the Bucs were leading the division and all of the NL for about 24 hrs. The bucs
\\ndropped a few close games and had a 4-0 lead in the 7th turn into a 12-4 loss with a serious
\\ninjury to Nick Burdi after throwing a 96mph fast ball then crumbled to the ground holding his
\\nbicep and arm, it looked ugly, and is listed as strained biceps and flexor mass, he is seeking
\\nsecond opions. He had Tommy John in may of 17. Gregory Polanco made his season debut
\\nMonday night after having late season shoulder surgery, he has 8 AB, 4 hits and scored twice.
\\n(before tonights game) the Bucs brought up Cole Tucker at Short after the injury to Gonzales
\\nand is now on the 60 day DL, Tucker had his first AB and HR with a curtain call Saturday night.
\\nAttendance woes hitting PNC Park.
\\nNBA Playoffs- the east is set for the second round with Milwaukee and Boston, and Philly and
\\nToronto , the west is still up for grams for movement into round 2 with Portland punching their
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