Posts Tagged Pennsylvania

Bell ready to make impact in crowded backfield

Pittsburgh Steelers second round draft pick running back Le'Veon Bell takes part in a drill during NFL football practice, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Le’Veon Bell wants the ball in his hands. Always.

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Newly found Pearl S. Buck book is to be published

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A newly discovered novel by the late Nobel Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck is to be released this fall.

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This Date In Baseball

1918 — Cleveland’s Stan Coveleski pitched 19 innings in the Indians’ 3-2 victory over the New York Yankees. Former pitcher Joe Wood hit a home run for the win.

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For Philadelphia bicyclist, a cat is his co-pilot

In this Tuesday, May 21, 2013 photo, bicyclist Rudi Saldia and his cat Mary Jane pose for a portrait during an interview with the Associated Press in Philadelphia. Saldia often buzzes around Philadelphia with his year-old feline Mary Jane perched on his shoulder. Their urban adventures have turned heads on the street and garnered big hits on YouTube. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — For bicyclist Rudi Saldia, you could say a cat is his co-pilot.

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Liriano dominates as Pirates edge Cubs 1-0

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Francisco Liriano delivers during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, May 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Francisco Liriano’s fastball is going where he wants it to. The Pittsburgh Pirates are following suit.

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