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Paul Maholm carried a shutout into the seventh inning en route to his seventh win of the season.

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Here is an ugly little secret the Pirates would not want anyone to know, even if it is there in plain sight: They perform much better, much more confidently, behind competent starting ... (Today)

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The Pirates won another game last night, beating the Houston Astros, 8-2, but that doesn't alter their immediate or distant future. This is a franchise in serious trouble. ... Sports commentary by Bob Smizik (Today)

Pitt: Battle shapes up for shooting guard spot

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Keith Benjamin spent most of last season as Pitt's starting shooting guard, so he has a pretty fair understanding of what the team's three returning starters are looking for in his replacement. ... (Today)

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What Duquesne coach Ron Everhart has been seeing from his players in the Pittsburgh Basketball Club Pro-Am Summer League at the Greentree Sportsplex won't necessarily translate into what he ... (Today)

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