McCollum to start for injured Frazier Sunday night
NFL, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER Trib Total Media 
October 16, 2024
For the first time this season, the Pittsburgh Steelers used the same starting lineup on the offensive line in backto- back weeks when they faced the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. The game didn’t end w...
Bills acquire Cooper from Browns to help Allen
NFL, Sports
October 16, 2024
By JOHN WAWROW AND TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writers Amari Cooper went from a fading No. 1 wide receiver in Cleveland to a top one with Buffalo. Looking to add a playmaker for quarterback Josh Allen, the ...
Owners approve Jacksonville’s ‘stadium of the future’
NFL, Sports
By By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer 
October 16, 2024
NFL owners unanimously approved Jacksonville’s $1.4 billion “stadium of the future” Tuesday, a decision that should keep the Jaguars in one of the league’s smallest markets for at least another 30 yea...
Brady’s purchase of a stake in Raiders approved by NFL owners
NFL, Sports
October 16, 2024
ATLANTA (AP) — Tom Brady has another new role in the NFL: owner. The seven-time Super Bowl champion purchased a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, a deal unanimously approved by NFL team owners ...
Rodgers, Jets can’t overcome mistakes against Bills
NFL, Sports
October 16, 2024
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets’ tumultuous week ended the way so many have in recent seasons. With another gut-wrenching loss. Aaron Rodgers threw an interception on the Jets’ final dr...
How would the Steelers look with Wilson at QB?
NFL, Sports
SPORTLIGHT
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
October 15, 2024
I’m not sure if Russell Wilson is the Steelers’ quarterback for the long term, but if I were GM Omar Khan I would offer him a contract to keep him beyond this season. That said, I wouldn’t be disappoi...
NFL, Sports
October 15, 2024
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills overcame a Hail Mary touchdown throw by Aaron Rodgers as the first half ended to outlast the New York Jets 23-20 on Monday night and take ...
What they’re saying in Las Vegas after loss
NFL, Sports
By By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive 
October 15, 2024
Black and gold dominated in the stands — and on the field — during Sunday’s Pittsburgh Steelers road game in the desert. Las Vegas Review-Journal sports columnist Ed Graney acknowledged it in the date...
Harris runs to daylight, sparking Steelers’ offense
NFL, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
October 15, 2024
LAS VEGAS — If Najee Harris continues to run the way he did Sunday at Allegiant Stadium, the Pittsburgh Steelers might regret declining to pick up his fifth-year option in the spring. By one statistic...
Tomlin ‘taken aback’ by number of Steelers fans in Las Vegas
NFL, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
October 15, 2024
LAS VEGAS — Teammates tried to tell Donte Jackson what was in store for the veteran cornerback when he stepped foot Sunday into Allegiant Stadium for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ game against the Las Vega...
‘Shocker’ against Lions has Cowboys at crossroads
NFL, Sports
October 15, 2024
Owner Jerry Jones says he’s not ready for a coaching change after the 47-9 loss. FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Jerry Jones says he isn’t considering a coaching change. There’s no question the owner of the Dall...
Coach insists Watson gives Browns ‘best chance to win’
NFL, Sports
October 15, 2024
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns are reportedly close to announcing plans to build a glorious domed stadium. Maybe constructing an offense would be more practical. Or at least remodeling the quar...
NFL, Sports
NFL ROUNDUP
October 15, 2024
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is expected to play football again in 2024 after being diagnosed with his third concussion in two years earlier this season. Coach Mike M...
Harris’ big game lifts Steelers over Raiders
NFL, Sports
October 14, 2024
Najee Harris ran for 106 yards and a score and Justin Fields ran for two more touchdowns in a 32-13 win. LAS VEGAS (AP) — Najee Harris finally found his form after a slow start to the season, rushing ...
Jackson, Henry lead Ravens over Commanders
NFL, Sports
NFL CAPSULES
October 14, 2024
By The Associated Press Lamar Jackson threw for 323 yards and a touchdown to outshine rookie Jayden Daniels in a showdown between two of the NFL’s best quarterbacks this season, Derrick Henry ran for ...
Purdy throws 3TDs in 49ers win in Seattle
NFL, Sports
THURSDAY’S LATE GAME
October 12, 2024
SEATTLE (AP) — Deebo Samuel didn’t hesitate when he was asked what was working for the San Francisco 49ers. “Brock Purdy,” Samuel said. Purdy threw for 255 yards and three touchdowns, and the Niners n...
Steelers, Raiders meet at pivotal point for both teams
NFL, Sports
October 11, 2024
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Raiders host the Steelers on Sunday at a pivotal moment for both clubs. Las Vegas has a 2-3 record, a new starting quarterback in Aidan O’Connell, a star wide receiver in Davante ...
Only three home teams are favorites in Week 6
NFL, Sports
AP PRO PICKS
By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
October 11, 2024
A whopping 10 road teams are favorites in Week 6. That includes three teams with losing records and two who are winless away from home. Overall, home field hasn’t been much of an advantage this season...
Aidan O’Connell will start for Raiders against Steelers
NFL, Sports
October 11, 2024
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — When Antonio Pierce became the Raiders’ interim coach midway through last season, his first major act was naming then-rookie Aidan O’Connell the starting quarterback. Pierce, no...
Freiermuth exercises his ‘right to speak up’
NFL, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER Trib Total Media 
October 10, 2024
Without referencing any teammate by name, tight end Pat Freiermuth appeared to criticize George Pickens on Sunday for the frustrations the wide receiver displayed during the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 20-17...