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Kevin McClatchy Pushing Forward: Pirates owner Kevin McClatchy insists his club is on the right path, and he’s determined to leave the past behind and forge ahead. By John Sacco. "People are going to say what they want to say. I clearly told people, looked in their eyes and said I had no intention to move the team,” McClatchy said. “They still called me a liar and a carpetbagger and I was going to move the team. That was the first time I learned regardless of what you say, some people aren't going to believe you. High School Sports Reversing The Cycle: Young talent in the Pittsburgh area is at the heart of a resurgence of amateur basketball in Pittsburgh. By Chris Dokish. Home But Not Alone: Homeschooling is on rise in the United States, and so are homeschooled athletes. By Scott Koskoski. Setting Up Camp: Ray Mernagh and Chris Peak provide insight into sports camps and their impact on high school athletes. Up Close with Guy Montecalvo: Jeff Breese provides a revealing look at why the Washington County legend left Wash High, as well as his views on corporate sponsorships and other issues facing high school sports today. PSR Showdown: Kevin Gorman and John Sacco take off the gloves and duke it out over the issue of private schools vs. public schools. Junker: Cashing In On Sports: Even retired athletes are still judged on their numbers – their “Q” number, that is. Cannon Firing Line: Taft’s Tumble– What the draft-day freefall of Pitt’s Chris Taft tells us about the NBA. Madden – Mad World: Lindsay Lohan could give NASCAR a boost in more ways than one. Behind The Net: Bob Grove stresses the importance of the next few weeks relative to the future of the NHL. Stan Savran: Media Savvy: Stan’s just plain tired of interleague play. Sports History: Anne Madarasz, director of the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, details the Olympic story of Connellsville’s John Woodruff. Start Your Engines: Digby on Video.    Copyright © 1997-2005 Pittsburgh Sports Report [PSR]