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I like the Penguins trade of Olli Maatta to Chicago for Dominik Kahun. And there's an interesting player comp out there worth examining.

In this week's Cheerleaders "Madden Monday" podcast, Mark Madden of 105.9 the X joins me to talk about the Olli Maatta trade, the Steelers running backs, Pirates trade possibilities, and actual NBA discussion....IN PITTSBURGH!!

Fulfill your fantasy at Cheerleaders! It's our weekly fantasy sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of Rotowire. Can the struggling Pirates finally get a few people out against the Marlins? A look at the rest of the NL Central. The U.S. Open has fantasy golf players buzzing. And there was a move of note in fantasy football this week too.

Like most folks in Pittsburgh, I was happy St. Louis won the Cup instead of Boston. But one thing a Blues player said after the game ticked me off.

Brian Taylor of Real Golf Radio joins us to preview the U.S. Open. Can Phil Mickelson finally win one? Brooks Koepka's chances of a threepeat. Pebble Beach's layout.

It may not have been a strong year for rookie running backs in the draft. But in Atlanta, Pitt's Qadree Ollison is getting some love from one NFL analyst.

Steelers rookie linebacker Sutton Smith knows hockey, knows the Blues, and knows both sides of the football

I would've loved to see the Steelers make a move on Kyle Rudolph. But his decision to stay in Minnesota is still better than what appeared to be the alternative. And I think we all know what that was.

It's been 35 years since Mario Lemieux was drafted by the Penguins. Paul Steigerwald was there in Montreal when it happened. He remembers the day, the months leading up to the pick, and the mechanism the Penguins had to ready Pittsburgh for how hockey was about to change in the city forever.

I don't think I'm alone on this, but I'm rooting hard for the Warriors tonight. Here's why.