Just a couple of greats who happened to put on the best Super Bowl of my lifetime. Happy to have seen
@LarryFitzgerald
through the lens before he finally hangs 'em up.
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#Steelers
My God ... this poke check save on Crosby, and easily one of my personal photo-of-the-year contenders. Gets the Islanders to the shootout for the win.
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After being here less than a year ago, I can’t describe this as anything less than surreal. Still in the middle of the linebackers. Dude is a lion.
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They’re selling these in the concourse here at Barclays, and man are they flying. Down to smalls and XXLs and there is a line to get either of those. Proceeds going to relief efforts. Yeah, I bought one.
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#Pens
Laughing pretty good at
@JamesConner_
’s comment on
@TeamJuJu
’s IG post. The post, my photo of JuJu’s grab and the one from Conner’s drop for reference.
I've been around a lot of locker room sadness. Playing myself. Sweet 16 losses. Pro exits. None of those experiences made me feel the way Crosby's eyes did as we talked after he was sent home via a first round sweep.
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Watching JuJu while Rudolph was being helped completely broke me. I don't want to shoot this part of the game anymore. This is a family. So thankful to be able to photograph Rudolph walk off to the tunnel. 🙏🙏
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#Steelers
So many people want to point out the Pirates overall record and where they stand. That’s fair to do. But ignoring what they are doing, and not in the way we thought they’d be carried through pitching ... just enjoy the runs and the magic, Pittsburgh. Just enjoy it.
#DKPS
#Pirates
I want to know what Cullen told
@cmcdavid97
after the penalty shot that made 97 stare at him like they were about to touch gloves for a
@ufc
bout.
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#Pens
Say what you want about Galchenyuk’s year so far, but dude came flying in to help in the corner and was digging to pry Tkachuk off of Malkin at the bottom. That’s his guy.
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#Sens
“It was Duquesne.”
“Pitt’s QB is the worst I’ve ever seen.”
“They lost to Wyoming.”
“They beat the national runners up on the road while overcoming massive injuries … oh wait … I guess I don’t have an excuse for this one.”
Devin Bush threw down a dunk on the goal posts a bit ago, and it appears he shattered the backboard. They’re out here leveling and tightening the uprights now.
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#Steelers
#PITvsAZ
This is my full frame of
@Juiceup__3
’s TD catch. Honestly don’t know if I’ve ever photographed a TD grab where there is only 1/22 visible players.
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#Steelers
Some news: After a gut-wrenching thought process, I’m no longer with
@DKPghSports
.
This is the hardest career decision I’ve ever made or have ever had to make.
Thanks to everyone, especially my friends
@MoonGolfClub
. You all mean the world to me.
More:
Islanders are 100% out of t-shirts already. Holy heck are they being supportive here ... New Yorkers are upset they can’t help out the cause back home in Pittsburgh for people they’ve never met. Sounds like a link will go on Isles website for those who want one.
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#Pens
Honestly have never been a part of anything like that postgame scene before. College field rush doesn't come close. Serious emotional rollercoaster for these guys.
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#Steelers
Boy, Tanev went from “wasted money attached to a massive contract” to cult-like levels of admiration in this town. Love to see it though. That flow deserves love. All of it.
I had to choose some of my favorite/best photos I've taken at
@DKPghSports
for a project we're working on. I've come to, pretty easily, decide that these are my best two.
@AB84
's "Immaculate Extension" and Patric Hornqvist's Stanley Cup winner.
What's your favorite of the two?
I’ve been thinking all day about what can be said without sounding trite or like I’m collecting fake internet points or something. I’m just tired of communities hurting and want this shit to stop.
At minimum,
@_TJWatt
has MVP caliber cold tolerance. Last two Steelers LB’s I photographed who showed off in cold were Harrison and Shazier, so .....
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#Steelers
Ok, ok. Last one I swear.
@JamesConner_
is ready for some football AND a leg drop. Legends all over the place down here. Alright, I think I’ll take pictures of other Steelers now.
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#Steelers
My favorite part about this is that Sid clearly has a room that could be confused for any sports bar (or just about every fine dining establishment) in western Pa.
I hate that I have to say this and pin it:
Stop telling me that I’m ruining my career in journalism. Stop telling me that I show bias and won’t get jobs.
I don’t want to work anywhere that treats human rights like a political issue.
I’d rather change careers than keep quiet.
Don’t worry guys and gals. It’s going to look like
@Letang_58
cut his hair short in all of my photos, but he didn’t. I was worried for a minute and had to ask. 😹
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#Pens
Side note: You'd think an offensive tackle would have a sick celebration planned in case he ever caught a touchdown pass. Not Alejandro Villanueva. Handed the ball right to an official before engaging in the bear hugs.
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#Steelers
Pirates OF
@_jm55
makes the MLB debut today. Yesterday, he was strolling through the dugout before game, spotted his fiancée, let out a huge smile and mouthed “after the game.”
He couldn’t look away from her during anthem and finally got his hug after the win.
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#Pirates
“Put a beer in his hand and walk him down the Blvd! Justin Schultz sends Game 1 to overtime!” - Mike Lange if he was here, probably.
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#Pens
#Isles
#PITvsNYI
Best part about this
@i_Serve24
touchdown celebration is how
@TeamJuJu
somehow gets in the front of the defense's photo. Trying to make sure he wins best celebration for a second year.
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#Steelers
Just took maybe the weirdest photo of my career, starring
@MeLlamoTrevor
and Ray Searage. I feel like I need to publish a "25 perfectly timed sports photos you'll never believe! No. 3 will blow your mind!" Sunday's Best or something.
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#Pirates
My first look at those yellow pads. Can't imagine DeSmith doesn't rock these tonight, assuming he's the one who goes, after taking his morning skate in them.
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#Pens
Colin Moran just sat there after the game tossing the ball to himself and staring out at the field and city and the Brewers celebrating. It honestly made me sad shooting it.
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#Pirates
I dunno man ... I keep hearing someone bang three times on a drum every time this Crosby guy does something magical. Hearing it a lot and I think the Penguins are cheating.
This is
@ZBNFL
telling Mike Tomlin they should throw to him out of the end zone. Yeah,
@benny_snell
, got the job done but this would have been so much more fun.
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#Steelers
Probably my favorite shot I've taken of
@CarlHagelin
. Was just really cool to see how much fun he has on the ice, even when he's not playing.
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#Pens