Officials helped Broncos extend streak to nine
NFL, Sports
December 3, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos won another close one, and this time they had some major help from the officials. The Broncos (10-2) stretched their winning streak to nine games with a 27-26 overtime...
Steelers, Mike Tomlin have been in tight spots before, but never quite like this
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
December 2, 2025
The season is in danger of slipping away after Sunday’s lopsided loss to the Bills. PITTSBURGH (AP) — One of Mike Tomlin’s pet phrases is “smile in the face of adversity,” a “Tomlin- ism” the Pittsbur...
Broncos continue winning close games
NFL, Sports
December 2, 2025
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos see more yellow flags than anybody but the Jacksonville Jaguars. They punt more than any team outside of Cleveland. They lack star power at quarterback, wide...
Panthers riding up-and-down season to playoff contention
NFL, Sports
December 2, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bryce Young and Carolina have been on a topsy-turvy ride this season. This weekend was a good one, and the Panthers are hoping to turn that result into a strong finish. Fresh of...
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
STEELERS NOTEBOOK
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
December 2, 2025
He played five seasons in Baltimore before signing with the Steelers in March. The game is for first place, and it’s always a highlight of any Pittsburgh Steelers season. But Sunday’s annual matchup o...
Reeling Colts looking for answers after another loss
NFL, Sports
December 2, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Suddenly, the Indianapolis Colts can’t catch a break. Their once humming offense has scored 20 or fewer points in three of their past four games — all losses. Two-time All-Pro corn...
Maye passes for 2 TDs in 33-15 win over Giants
NFL, Sports
December 2, 2025
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Drake Maye passed for two touchdowns, Marcus Jones had a 94-yard punt return for a TD and the New England Patriots became the first NFL team to reach 11 wins this season, beat...
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
December 1, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills came to Pittsburgh looking for something — anything, really — to snap themselves out of a midseason lull that had robbed them of their swagger, not t...
Seahawks force 5 takeaways in win over Vikings
NFL, Sports
NFL ROUNDUP
December 1, 2025
The 26-0 victory was Seattle’s first shutout since 2015. SEATTLE (AP) — Ahead of the season, Ernest Jones IV set a goal of finishing the year with six interceptions. With six games left, the Seahawks ...
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
December 1, 2025
He wore a cast for most of Sunday’s game and will undergo surgery today. INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will have surgery today to repair a broken bone in his...
Steelers need more from passing game
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
November 29, 2025
By JOE RUTTER TribLive Losses in four of the past six games have cost the Pittsburgh Steelers sole possession of first place in the AFC North. Once ahead comfortably in the division, the Steelers take...
Time running out for Chiefs, Lions and Ravens
NFL, Sports
November 29, 2025
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The Kansas City Chiefs have run out of room for error. If they’re going to extend the dynasty and reach the AFC championship game for a ninth straight season to ha...
Steelers preparing for NFL’s ‘superhero’
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
November 28, 2025
Controlling Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen will be the priority in Sunday’s gameplan. The defending NFL MVP is visiting Acrisure Stadium on Sunday and, for once, it’s not Lamar Jackson or even Patrick...
Rodgers returns to practice as full participant
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
November 28, 2025
He wore a wrap on his broken left wrist and hopes to play Sunday vs. Buffalo. Sporting a new black wrap on his fractured left wrist, Aaron Rodgers was a full participant in practice Thursday for the P...
Prescott outduels Mahomes as Cowboys win
NFL, Sports
November 28, 2025
Dallas is moving back into the NFC playoff race with three straight victories. ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys still face long odds in trying to rally for a spot in the pla...
Packers’ Love matches career high with 4 TD passes
NFL, Sports
November 28, 2025
Green Bay converted all three of its fourth-down attempts in the pivotal NFC North contest. DETROIT (AP) — Jordan Love had plenty of time to pass, and took full advantage. Jared Goff did not and Micah...
Hines Ward reaches semifinalist round
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
November 26, 2025
Hines Ward again has reached the semifinal round in Pro Football Hall of Fame balloting. Other eligible members of the Pittsburgh Steelers weren’t as fortunate. Maurkice Pouncey, James Harrison and Ga...
Tomlin has ‘optimism’ Rodgers will return for Bills
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
November 26, 2025
Aaron Rodgers will begin the week as a limited practice participant, but coach Mike Tomlin is expecting the 41-year-old quarterback to be ready Sunday when the Pittsburgh Steelers play the Buffalo Bil...
Burrow excited for long-awaited return
NFL, Sports
November 26, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow confirmed on Tuesday that he’ll be returning on Thanksgiving night to start against the Baltimore Ravens. Burrow had surgery to repair a tur...
Love says injury shouldn’t limit effectiveness
NFL, Sports
November 26, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Jordan Love says he’s “not going to sugarcoat” the fact he’s dealing with an injury to his non-throwing shoulder, however the Green Bay Packers quarterback says it isn’t somethi...