Goal-line gaffe costs Colts a road win
NFL, Sports
By By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer 
October 1, 2025
The Indianapolis Colts are wickedly good at something that’s dreadfully bad: turning touchdowns into touchbacks. For the second time in nine months, a goal-line gaffe by the Colts proved costly in a r...
The Minnesota perspective of Sunday’s loss
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JULIA BURDELSKI TribLive 
September 30, 2025
The luck of the Irish was with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday as they staved off a comeback effort from the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL’s first regular-season game in Dublin, Ireland. The Vikings ...
Big plays coming from all over the Steelers’ defense
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
September 30, 2025
A look at the NFL’s team statistical leaders Monday morning might have felt as familiar as it was heartening for fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The team that had made its very identity on defense — ...
Eagles send a message with fake tush push
NFL, Sports
September 30, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nick Sirianni and the Philadelphia Eagles sent a message to the NFL and the 31 other teams in Week 4. The reigning Super Bowl champions don’t need a tush push to win. And for those ...
NFL, Sports
September 30, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Micah Parsons and Dak Prescott both said winning was the only thing that mattered in the Green Bay pass rusher’s hyped return to Dallas to face the Cowboys and their franchise ...
NFL, Sports
September 30, 2025
Irish police can’t substantiate Thompson’s claim DUBLIN (AP) — A formal complaint had not been filed as of Monday in connection to reports that Pittsburgh Steelers player Skylar Thompson was assaulted...
Steelers’ defense staves off late Vikings’ rally, secures 24-21 victory in Dublin
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
September 29, 2025
Pittsburgh’s defense posted six sacks, two interceptions and a turnover on downs that closed out the game. It was a performance that would have made Dan Rooney proud. For the NFL’s first trip to Dubli...
Hurts throws two TDs as Eagles beat Bucs
NFL, Sports
NFL ROUNDUP
September 29, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles used a fake tush push, another special teams touchdown and a late defensive stop to stay undefeated. Jalen Hurts tossed two touchdown passes, Sydney Brown re...
Rodgers speaks on Guinness, NFL’s international growth
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
September 27, 2025
MAYNOOTH, Ireland (AP) — Aaron Rodgers was dressed in black, appropriately, to field questions about Guinness. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback spoke to the international media Friday at a resort h...
Parsons and the Pack will roll over Cowboys
NFL, Sports
PRO PICKS
By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
September 27, 2025
Micah Parsons will be all business when he returns to Dallas. The two-time All-Pro isn’t planning to socialize with his former teammates before the Green Bay Packers (2-1) kick off against the Cowboys...
Like Micah: Kenny Clark excited for reunion against Packers
NFL, Sports
September 27, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Kenny Clark’s reunion with the Green Bay Packers is barely a blip compared to Micah Parsons’ return to face the Dallas Cowboys a month after the defensive linemen were traded for ...
Steelers’ trip to Ireland honors Rooney legacy while focusing on the Vikings
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer 
September 26, 2025
Coach Mike Tomlin emphasized to his players that they are on a “business trip.” Mike Tomlin isn’t using the Pittsburgh Steelers’ trip to Ireland as a reason to offer up a history lesson about what the...
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
September 26, 2025
Cameron Heyward didn’t think the New England Patriots’ decision to go for a first down on fourth-and-1 from their 15 was related to coach Mike Vrabel having faith in his offense or based on some analy...
Rodgers, Metcalf looking for offensive breakout
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
September 26, 2025
Aaron Rodgers doesn’t fancy himself as a beer drinker, but he admitted his favorite alcoholic beverage on tap is Guinness. The chance to down a few pints isn’t why the 41-yearold quarterback is lookin...
Rodgers hates his helmet, more upbeat about offense
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
September 25, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) —Aaron Rodgers began his 21st season by begrudgingly giving up his now-outdated helmet for one that complies with NFL regulations. Three weeks into playing with the new lid, the Pittsb...
Big Ben ramps up criticism of Jones, Tomlin and defense
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By TIM BENZ TribLive 
September 25, 2025
Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger didn’t hold back when it came to criticism of his old team during his most recent “Footbahlin’” podcast, despite a win over the New England Pa...
Fitzgerald, Brees lead HOF nominees
NFL, Sports
By By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer 
September 25, 2025
Quarterback Drew Brees and receiver Larry Fitzgerald were picked in their first year of eligibility as two of the nominees among modern era players for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Brees ...
Tomlin: Trip to Dublin is a ‘business trip’
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
September 25, 2025
Mike Tomlin is nostalgic about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ game this weekend in Dublin. He just doesn’t want his players to be. The game in Croke Park against the Minnesota Vikings might be historic beca...
Tomlin not surprised to see Flores succeeding
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
September 25, 2025
When Brian Flores filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against the NFL in February 2022, Mike Tomlin offered a lifeline. Flores left the Pittsburgh Steelers after one season to become the Minnesota V...
Dublin braces for Vikings-Steelers
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEN MAGUIRE AP Sports Writer 
September 24, 2025
Ireland has sent quite a few of its people to America over the years. The U.S. will be returning the favor this week. The Steelers-Vikings matchup at Croke Park in Dublin is expected to draw a larger-...