The Grandstander

I have posted this same item almost every year that I ave done this Blog, and I see no reason to change it (except for the anniversary nu...

Muhammad Ali b. Cassius Clay 1942-2016 When the news arrived of the death of Muhammad Ali yesterday at the age of 74, I knew th...

A quick-and-dirty Grandstander Preview of the NBA Finals, which begin tonight. Leading up to these Finals, the following occurred: ...

(Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) Way back in April, when the Stanley Cup Playoffs began, I made a prediction on Facebook that ...

It has been awhile since The Grandstander has awarded an H.A. Citation, so it is time to dust off this coveted award. For his recent act o...

At the monthly breakfast of the Gang of Four yesterday, the following questions came up: Who is the best Pirates short stop in our lifetim...

Thought I post about two eyesores that populate the North Hills of Pittsburgh. The first sits off to the side of the highway on north boun...