Turnovers, Andrews drop end another promising season for Ravens
NFL, Sports
January 21, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Lamar Jackson brought the Baltimore Ravens to the brink of a dramatic come-from-behind victory with the chance to secure their second straight berth in the AFC championship g...
Rams’ fumbles in the snow derailed upset bid
NFL, Sports
January 21, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyren Williams made a cut in the snow, then the Rams’ 1,200-yard rusher had the football pop loose on a clear — well, clear-ish — slick path snow-blown clean of a wintry mix. The b...
Commanders crash NFL’s final four
NFL, Sports
By By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer 
January 21, 2025
Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders have crashed an NFL final four full of heavyweights, joining the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as the teams still vying for a S...
Turnovers, depleted defense contributed to Lions’ flop
NFL, Sports
January 21, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions had everything set up the way they wanted this time. After losing last season’s NFC championship game at San Francisco, they went 15-2 to earn the NFC’s top seed. They...
Steelers must get 2025 quarterback decision right
NFL, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
January 20, 2025
They can re-sign Russell Wilson or Justin Fields or take a chance on an intriguing group of free agent signall callers. It’s not hyperbole to suggest one of the biggest decisions in Pittsburgh Steeler...
NFL, Sports
January 20, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Saquon Barkley blew through a hole and ran untouched in the wintry mix, the Eagles’ 2,000-yard rusher smacking his helmet with his hand on his final snowy steps of a 78yard touchdo...
Josh Allen scores 2 TDs; Bills reach AFC title game
NFL, Sports
January 20, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen rushed for two touchdowns, Buffalo’s defense forced three turnovers and the Bills advanced to the AFC championship game with a 27-25 win over the Baltimore Ravens ...
Lions lifting the spirits of Detroit fans
NFL, Sports
January 18, 2025
FRENCHTOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Rob “Lion Eyes” Gonzales stood on a swath of the turf from Pontiac Silverdome in his basement, sporting his signature shades with blue frames and leaping lions on sil...
On Football: Darnold should have plenty of options
NFL, Sports
By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
January 18, 2025
Sam Darnold’s shaky finish shouldn’t ruin his impressive season or impact his future. Several NFL teams need a franchise quarterback and Darnold proved he can be that guy in Minnesota, becoming the fi...
NFL, Sports
January 17, 2025
The New York Jets interviewed Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik for their head coach position Thursday. The meetings with Smi...
Steelers 2025 offseason primer: Little down time on modern NFL calendar
NFL, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
January 17, 2025
Their season just ended. The NFL’s lasts another 3 1/2 weeks. Training camp doesn’t open for another six months, and the most likely date for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ next meaningful game is 234 days ...
Hosting Texas again brings back Super Bowl memories for Chiefs
NFL, Sports
January 17, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Andy Reid remembers quite well the previous time the Texans visited Kansas City for a divisional playoff game. He was still considered among the best coaches to have never won ...
Stage is set for playoff matchup between
NFL, Sports
January 17, 2025
This year’s MVP favorites will meet Sunday in Buffalo. ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Baltimore coach John Harbaugh has enjoyed the fortune of competing on the NFL’s biggest stages to appreciate the settin...
Bears interview McCarthy, Smith for head coaching job
NFL, Sports
January 16, 2025
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears interviewed former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy and Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for their head coachin...
Steelers sign QB, but not Fields or Wilson
NFL, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER Trib Total Media 
January 16, 2025
As they head into the offseason with all three of their quarterbacks on the 53-man roster set to hit free agency, the Pittsburgh Steelers made a contingency plan for the 2025 season. Skylar Thompson, ...
Tomlin’s answers on Pickens raise even more questions
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By By TIM BENZ Trib Total Media 
January 16, 2025
During Tuesday’s season- ending press conference, I asked Steelers coach Mike Tomlin if it was a priority for the franchise to get wide receiver George Pickens a contract extension in the offseason. H...
All options on table for Tomlin, Steelers
NFL, Sports
January 15, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — There is a sameness to the way the Pittsburgh Steelers keep ending their seasons. Yet Mike Tomlin shrugged on Tuesday when asked if it feels as if the Steelers are “stuck” after thei...
Fautanu prepares to be starting RT in 2025
NFL, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI Trib Total Media 
January 15, 2025
When Troy Fautanu on Monday made the statement that his rookie season was “not how I planned it going,” he was smiling in what was a nonverbal expression of, “obviously.” But when, four months ago, Fa...