NFL, Sports
By By ANDREW GILLIS AP Sports Writer 
October 21, 2026
The Washington Commanders got bad, but not unexpected, news on Tuesday when Terry McLaurin was ruled out for the remainder of the season with a torn left patellar tendon. Coach Dan Quinn confirmed the...
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
October 20, 2026
Jaquan Brisker has never been to Europe. “I’ve wanted to go,” the Pittsburgh Steelers safety said with a smile Monday, “but … it’s just … I don’t like long flights.” There’s another reason that Briske...
Playmaking Jalen Ramsey has maybe his best game with Steelers in win over Bucs
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
October 20, 2026
The versatile defensive back filled up the stat sheet, including 10 tackles and two sacks. Born exactly 26 1/2 years ago this week, Payton Wilson is roughly the median age for the Pittsburgh Steelers ...
What they’re saying in Tampa Bay after loss
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By EMBER DUKE TribLive 
October 20, 2026
Columnist calls loss “less pathetic than some, but more infuriating than most.” Fans and analysts in Tampa Bay are licking their wounds after the Pittsburgh Steelers’ fourth-quarter comeback Sunday ov...
Rodgers throws late TDs as Steelers win in OT
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
October 19, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The way Aaron Rodgers sees it, the Pittsburgh Steelers took a significant step with their first road win of the season. “These are the most important moments for us as a team to gro...
So far it’s ‘game on’ for Steelers-Saints in Paris
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
October 19, 2026
It remains “game on” for next week’s trip to France for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Oct. 25 game between the New Orleans Saints and Steelers scheduled for Stade de France in Paris is proceeding as is...
Szmyt’s field goal lifts Browns over Ravens
NFL, Sports
October 19, 2026
CLEVELAND (AP) — Deshaun Watson connected with Jerry Jeudy for 33 yards to set up Andre Szmyt’s 37-yard field goal on the final snap, and Cleveland rallied past Baltimore. The Browns (4-2) gave first-...
NFL, Sports
October 19, 2026
McCarthy shakes off foot injury TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy was able to laugh off an injury after spending halftime of Sunday’s win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the ...
Despite talk of disconnect,
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS HARLAN TribLive 
October 17, 2026
Frustrated with how his earlier comments were publicly received, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey made clear Friday that he wants to work with defensive coordinator Patrick Graham to achiev...
Steelers 4 Downs: Freiermuth making plays like a receiver in the passing game
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
October 17, 2026
Steelers beat writer Chris Adamski takes an analytical look at the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of their visit to Tampa Bay on Sunday. 1. Muuuuuuuuuth The Pittsburgh Steelers are experiencing plenty of a...
Browns coach will face his old team as Ravens visit Cleveland with Huntley at QB
NFL, Sports
By By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer 
October 17, 2026
Browns coach Todd Monken and Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley won’t be in a sentimental mood when Cleveland hosts Baltimore in an AFC North matchup on Sunday. Monken, in his first season leading the B...
49ers will become NFL’s first 6-0 team
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By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
October 17, 2026
Dan Quinn is coming off one of the all-time worst coaching blunders. Kyle Shanahan’s team is undefeated after beating the defending Super Bowl champions on the road. The two coaches going in opposite ...
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
STEELERS NOTEBOOK
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
October 16, 2026
For the first time since suffering a toe injury during a game four weeks ago, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle on Thursday made it through a full practice. That bodes well for a return to ...
Plenty of targets out there for fantasy owners
NFL, Sports
By By WES DIGIORGIO MVI Sports 
October 15, 2026
Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season delivered huge fantasy performances, dramatic finishes and results that could change the outlook of the season. Detroit bounced back from its Week 4 loss by crushing Ariz...
Chemistry needs to come fast for Rodgers, receivers
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
October 15, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Defining chemistry with a wide receiver is easy for Aaron Rodgers. It’s a nod. A wink. A glance. A gesture. Sometimes there are no verbal or physical cues at all, but an ESP of sorts...
Josh Allen up next for Raiders’ young secondary
NFL, Sports
October 15, 2026
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Raiders ‘ young secondary calmed a lot of nerves in the first four games, making plays and showing maybe it won’t be an area of concern this season. Then New England quarter...
Allen leads Bills to big victory against Rams
NFL, Sports
October 14, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Josh Allen realized that his extraordinary efforts throughout this frenetic game might all amount to nothing Monday night when the Buffalo Bills fumbled deep in Rams territory...
Coaching blunders haunted contenders in Week 5
NFL, Sports
October 14, 2026
DENVER (AP) — Coaches always preach about putting their players in the best position to succeed. Several fell short of that mantra in Week 5 and instead led their teams to disheartening defeats. Backf...