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Penguins blow away Senators in Game 5, advance to conference final

James Neal scored three goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins bombed the Ottawa Senators 6-2 in Game 5 on Friday night at Consol Energy Center, clinching a spot in the Eastern Conference final for the first…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates still unable to solve Miller Park in loss to Milwaukee Brewers

If the Milwaukee Brewers could pick one opponent to play for an entire season, it likely would be the Pittsburgh Pirates considering the latter's lack of success at Miller Park. The latest example…Read More

Game 47: Roberto Hernandez Gets Roughed Up In Rays Loss

Roberto Hernandez had been very good at home this season, with a 2-1 record and a 2.92 ERA at Tropicana Field heading into tonight's game against the New York Yankees. Unfortunately, Hernandez was…Read More

More Pictures From Long Live the Kings Rally

We always encourage fan submissions here at A Royal Pain, but not often do we get pictures. This afternoon, Michael Starghill dropped me a note with a few photos from last evenings Long Live the Kings…Read More

Write for Pick Axe Digest and help us cover the Charlotte 49ers

As the Charlotte 49ers head to Conference USA this fall, and with this little thing called football that's coming up in August, things are about to get very busy in Niner Nation. And whatever happens,…Read More

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SEC Basketball: Predictions for 2013-14 Season

The SEC basketball conference will have a different look in the 2013-14 season than it did last year.…Read More

Ranking 5 Top High-Risk High Reward NBA Players

Sometimes, the NBA is all about a good gamble. Whether it's a new lineup for the last possession,…Read More

Francisco Liriano Dramatically Rejuvented

Boy, are the Pittsburgh Pirates happy. They've got Francisco Liriano and you don't. That might…Read More

Atlantic 10 Baseball Championship Day 3 Recap; Charlotte 49ers, Saint Louis Billikens to Play for NCAA Bid

We're all set for Championship Saturday tomorrow as the Charlotte 49ers and Saint Louis Billikens…Read More

#BucsBracket Second Round: Vote For Your Favorite Tampa Bay Buccaneers Of All-Time (Brooks Division)

Welcome to the second round of #BucsBracket, the unofficialcompetitionheld here at the Pewter Plank to…Read More

Florida Football Recruiting: Illinois Offers George Campbell

2015 wide receiver/safety George Campbell received an offer from the Illinois Fighting Illini on May…Read More

Phoenix Coyotes have a possible OWNER! A HOME? Maloney deal OFFICIAL!

LeBlanc and Gosbee have agreed with the NHL! Maloney deal DONE! Tippett back and ready for talks. Is…Read More

San Francisco Giants Look For Revenge Against Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies put the San Francisco Giants in misery last weekend. San Francisco pitchers totaled…Read More

Rockies At Giants, May 24th: Game Time, Lineups, And Preview

Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants. 8:15 p.m. MST. The Rockies have got their groove back as…Read More

5/24 Greater Tennessee Titan Poll: Chris Johnson vs. Eddie George

VS. Welcome to the dead period. NFL offseason news has come to a grinding halt. For the next…Read More

Chicago Bulls Season In Review: Luol Deng Gets An A-

Coming into the 2012-13 season, Luol Deng showed his endurance by standing by his decision to not undergo…Read More

NHL Skips Vegas; To Award Players During Finals

As the National Hockey League continues to look for ways to rebuild their fan base after another lengthy…Read More

Los Angeles Dodgers' Mark McGwire Faces the St. Louis Cardinals for the First Time

Mark McGwire was an iconic slugger in the majors for nearly two decades, but he did his biggest damage…Read More

NBA fines Tony Allen $5,000 for flopping

In case you missed it, Tony Allen took what was ruled a flagrant foul from Manu Ginobili in transition…Read More

New Chargers, New Offensive Line (& the TOMMY-LAMA)

By James Fedewa San Diego solidified their offensive line by signing another left tackle, 31 year…Read More