Got that taken care of? Good! The fact of the matter is that while nothing can quite compare to seeing a game live, not all of us have the funds or the time to do just that. We need the next best thing which is why we turn to television and really great cable providers can meet you halfway when it comes to comprehensive sports coverage at prices you can handle. The internet isn’t a bad place to turn to either if you really need to get your sports fix and need to see the action for yourself.

While it’s true that nothing will ever compare to a real live game, television comes a might bit close and it’s one of the best ways you can keep up with your favorite Pittsburgh sports or any other teams and sports, for that matter.

This came as no small surprise to me, believe me. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I “ love” the Pirates. Love them the same way I love the indigestion after a Capicola and Cheese from Primanti’s. Really. I love the Cap and Cheese as much as I love any sandwich, and the vicious acid reflux that accompanies my consumption of it just comes with the territory. Similarly, Pittsburgh is my prize jewel when it comes to cities, and the losing ways of the Bucco are simply par for the course. But not right now (knock on the biggest chunk of wood I can find).

As of today, the Buccos are 3 games above .500 (in July!) and have a real shot of winning the division (I think I need a bigger chunk of wood).

With fingers crossed, wood knocked, and palms closed tightly in prayer, all I can say is here we go Buccos, here we go!

Start off with television. The best place to turn for sports news, regarding any team, any sport, any time of day, is ESPN. This station will offer you any news about your team, and you will know it is a reliable source, and that you will get breaking news right as it happens.

Another source is a local newspaper in the Pittsburgh area. Buying the local paper, and reading the sports page, will give you daily updates, on all sports in Pittsburgh, and will give you the latest news, on a daily basis, about your favorite teams.

You can also find information online, depending on the sport and the team (or player), you can use a basic search engine, like google, to get the latest news on your teams and favorite players. There are many resources out there, the choice is up to you.

A second option to find Jerseys, would be through the team’s website of your favorite teams. Many team pages sell fan gear, jerseys, hats, t-shirts, and all apparel for the team. Usually these sites offer consumers free shipping if they order a certain dollar amount (usually 75).

A third choice to find gear is a store in a local mall. All malls have athletic apparel stores, and they will carry the team’s which are represented in the city’s apparel. A fourth option is on sites like amazon or ebay.com. These sites sell everything, and you can find Jerseys of all your favorite Pittsburgh team athletes.

There are many choices on where to buy apparel for Pittsburgh fans.

One of the most prominent players in Steelers history is Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw. Bradshaw was the quarterback at the helm for the Steelers first 4 Super Bowl championships. He won the Most Valuable Player award in each of those Super Bowls. The Steelers were also known for their impenetrable team defense during that period.

The Penguins have had their fair share of superstars as well. When they were a dominant team in the early 90′s Mario Lemieux was the best player in all of professional hockey. Today Sidney Crosby is the player that led the team to championship glory. There are no shortage of sports heroes to be found in the rich and storied history of this blue collar sports town.