Calvin Austin’s big night was ‘long overdue’
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI Trib Total Media 
October 30, 2024
As Calvin Austin III was prepping for a third-quarter punt return Monday night, Mike Tomlin told him that it was “his time.” To Austin, though, his time was long overdue. Austin has his first career p...
Ravens trade for Diontae Johnson
NFL, Sports
October 30, 2024
The former Steelers receiver missed Sunday’s game with a rib injury. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have added another offensive playmaker for quarterback Lamar Jackson. The Ravens acquir...
Browns’ decision on Watson difficult due to circumstances, but obvious to the eye test
NFL, Sports
By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
October 30, 2024
Releasing him after the season would give Cleveland a large amount of dead cap money. Like Joe Flacco, Jameis Winston did what Deshaun Watson couldn’t do for the Browns. Watson’s absence again led to ...
Austin kickstarts Steelers past Giants
NFL, Sports
October 29, 2024
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Calvin Austin III returned a punt for a touchdown and hauled in a lob by Russell Wilson for another score as the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New York Giants 26-18 on Monday night. A...
Frustration mounts for Cowboys after another loss following bye
NFL, Sports
October 29, 2024
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Two more interceptions from Dak Prescott and a failed attempt at a comeback win. A defense that allowed three straight TD drives in the third quarter. A star player confront...
NFL, Sports
October 29, 2024
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Jayden Daniels’ Hail Mary touchdown pass to Noah Brown that gave the Washington Commanders an 18-15 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday was one of the most memorable finishes...
Purdy helps 49ers bounce back against Cowboys
NFL, Sports
SUNDAY’S LATE GAME
October 29, 2024
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — One dominant quarter against Dallas proved to be enough for the San Francisco 49ers to head into their bye week on a high note. Brock Purdy bounced back from a shaky first h...
Roman Wilson placed on IR
NFL, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI Trib Total Media 
October 29, 2024
It is looking increasingly likely that this is a lost rookie season for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first thirdround pick. Wide receiver Roman Wilson was placed on injured reserve Monday because of a ham...
Cam Heyward’s road to Steelers record began with patience
NFL, Sports
October 28, 2024
Tonight will mark his 202nd game, the most of any defensive player in franchise history. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cam Heyward’s journey to Pittsburgh Steelers immortality began not on the field, but on the s...
NFL, Sports
October 28, 2024
DETROIT (AP) — Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and David Montgomery was the first of five players to score in the first half for the Detroit Lions, who romped past the Tennessee Titans 52-14 o...
Special teams coach Danny Smith has plenty to chew on
NFL, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER Trib Total Media 
October 26, 2024
Danny Smith is known for chewing gum with the intensity of a jackhammer. Smith chomping on a mouthful of Double Bubble has become his calling card in 12 seasons as Pittsburgh Steelers special teams co...
Stafford throws 4TDs to beat Minnesota
NFL, Sports
THURSDAY’S LATE GAME
October 26, 2024
With his top targets back on the field, Matthew Stafford leads the Rams over the Vikings. INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua have missed most of the season due to injury, and the Los ...
Williams not caught up in potential matchup against Daniels
NFL, Sports
October 25, 2024
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Caleb Williams wasn’t getting caught up in any hype over a potential matchup with Jayden Daniels or playing in his hometown. The No. 1 overall draft pick comes out of Chicago’...
Week 8 features three games with double-digit favorites
NFL, Sports
AP PRO PICKS
By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
October 25, 2024
A full slate of games returns for Week 8 with several mismatches. Six teams are favorites by at least seven points on BetMGM Sportsbook. Three of those are double-digit favorites. Pro Picks took three...
‘Hunting the ball’ helps Steelers to sit among the NFL leaders in turnovers
NFL, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER Trib Total Media 
October 24, 2024
At each Pittsburgh Steelers practice, defensive players know the drill. Or drills, as the case may be. “We do turnover circuit’” cornerback Donte Jackson said, “every day.” The turnover circuit? “You’...
Tua practices for first time since suffering concussion
NFL, Sports
October 24, 2024
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tyreek Hill couldn’t hide his excitement catching the football from Tua Tagovailoa on Wednesday for the first time in over a month. “I just had a big cheese on my face,” Hil...
NFL, Sports
October 24, 2024
Bucs place Godwin on IR TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed wide receiver Chris Godwin, who leads the NFL in receptions, on injured reserve with an ankle injury that will require s...
Porter Jr. gets high praise from legend Mel Blount
NFL, Sports
By By TIM BENZ Trib Total Media 
October 24, 2024
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. had one of his best games of the season Sunday night during the team’s 37-15 win over the New York Jets. According to the Pro Football Focus numbers, he ...
Switch not the first time for Steelers
NFL, Sports
October 23, 2024
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A dominant defense. An offense heavily reliant on a running game. A steady start to a season brimming with promise tinged by uncertainty at quarterback. The Pittsburgh Steelers have ...
Missed chances haunt Chargers
NFL, Sports
MONDAY NIGHT RECAP
October 23, 2024
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Justin Herbert threw for more than 300 yards, the defense held its ground outside of a few key plays and kicker Cameron Dicker had a perfect night. The combination should have b...