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
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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...
Tomlin: NFL said Fitzpatrick’s block was legal
NFL, Sports
By By TIM BENZ Trib Total Media 
October 23, 2024
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin says the NFL officiating office told him that Minkah Fitzpatrick’s blocked extra point against the New York Jets on Sunday night was legal and shouldn’t have...
Tomlin keeping QB situation close to the vest once again
NFL, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER Trib Total Media 
October 23, 2024
During his weekly presser, Mike Tomlin said Russell Wilson will once again take first-team reps. Just like he wouldn’t publicly announce Russell Wilson as his starting quarterback last week, coach Mik...
Steelers on cusp of ‘dream scenario’
NFL, Sports
By By TIM BENZ Trib Total Media 
October 23, 2024
For NFL fans, it’s human nature. We all love to do the “Win, loss, win, win, loss, loss, win, loss, win” routine the moment our favorite team’s schedule is released. That’s a fruitless endeavor. Given...
Jackson throws 5 TDs against Bucs
NFL, Sports
MONDAY’S LATE GAME
October 23, 2024
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Lamar Jackson, who may be playing the best football of his career, made it look easy. The two-time MVP threw for 281 yards and five touchdowns Monday night, helping the Baltimore Ra...
Tua won’t wear Guardian Cap
NFL, Sports
October 23, 2024
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Guardian Caps are soft, protective helmet covers that the NFL authorized players to wear during games this season in an effort to reduce head injuries. Several players have ...
5 things we learned from Steelers’ win
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By By JOE RUTTER Trib Total Media 
October 22, 2024
Five things we learned from Steelers 37, Jets 15: 1. Getting defensive The headlines in the aftermath of the victory, not surprisingly, centered around quarterback Russell Wilson and his performance i...