Burrow returns to practice, will not play against Steelers Sunday
NFL, Sports
November 11, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Burrow returned to practice with the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, opening the 21day window for the franchise quarterback to return to the lineup. His practice time will not coun...
Week 10 filled with upsets, comebacks and statements
NFL, Sports
By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
November 11, 2025
Five underdogs won. Big leads weren’t safe. Several games weren’t close. Sunday was filled with upsets, comebacks, routs and statements. There were some impressive individual performances, too. Jonath...
Allen’s ‘genius’ play call helps him make history
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
November 11, 2025
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Keenan Allen made more history with the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night, snagging two catches to become the franchise leader in receptions. He surpassed Hall of Famer Ant...
NFL, Sports
November 11, 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets gave Nick Mangold a final farewell in the stadium where he was one of the team’s greatest and most beloved players. The late Mangold was honored during a...
Steelers’ offense stifled by Chargers in 25-10 rout
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
November 10, 2025
Their lead over Baltimore in the AFC North is down to one game. INGLEWOOD, Calif — A visit to the West Coast turned out to be anything but a trip to the beach for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite bein...
Taylor rushes for 244 yards as Colts top Falcons
NFL, Sports
NFL ROUNDUP
November 10, 2025
He also scored the gamewinning touchdown in overtime. BERLIN (AP) — Jonathan Taylor completed a 244-yard rushing day with an 8-yard touchdown run in overtime to give the Indianapolis Colts a 31-25 vic...
Paul Tagliabue, NFL commissioner of 17 years, dies at 84
Death Notices, NFL, Sports
November 10, 2025
He guided the league to an era of riches and expansion. NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Tagliabue, who helped bring labor peace and riches to the NFL during his 17 years as commissioner but was criticized for no...
Mayfield vows to fix lackluster Tampa Bay offense
NFL, Sports
November 10, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield vows to fix a lack of “killer instinct” in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Pro Bowl quarterback threw for 273 yards and three touchdowns without an interception in Sund...
Smith battered by Broncos in loss
NFL, Sports
November 8, 2025
DENVER (AP) — After spending almost the entire game on the run from the Denver Broncos’ relentless pass rush, Geno Smith could barely walk without pain. Battered and bruised, Smith hobbled out of the ...
Kneeland’s death highlights importance of mental health resources for NFL players
Death Notices, NFL, Sports
By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
November 8, 2025
It’s OK to not be OK. Every conversation about mental health includes that important statement and a message that tough times don’t last, things will get better and help is available. Like the rest of...
Rodgers not playing favorites in Steelers passing game
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
November 7, 2025
Aaron Rodgers doesn’t have the most dynamic and productive group of pass catchers in the NFL. He might have the most diverse, however. Halfway through his first season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Ro...
NFL, Sports
November 7, 2025
BERLIN (AP) — Borussia Dortmund and the Pittsburgh Steelers say their partnership goes way beyond jersey swaps. “We’re both rooted in coal and steel industries, blue-collar history, emphasizing hard w...
Bucs still unlikely to have several starters against Pats
NFL, Sports
November 7, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are rested and refreshed after a bye week that came at the right time with several players dealing with injuries. They still might not have a few key starte...
Valdes-Scantling happy to reunite with Rodgers
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
November 6, 2025
Mike Tomlin tried Tuesday to squash quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ recruiting pitch as a reason the Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to the practice squad this wee...
Rodgers confident in passing game options after deadline
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
November 6, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin admitted ahead of the NFL trade deadline that he likes shopping. Maybe, but the Pittsburgh Steelers and their longtime coach kept the franchise’s wallet effectively close...
NFL eyeing more games in Germany
NFL, Sports
By By KEN MAGUIRE AP Sports Writer 
November 6, 2025
It seems like the NFL can’t get enough of Germany. Berlin will be the third German city to host a regular-season game when the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons square off Sunday at Olympiastadio...
Checking out this year’s NFL midseason trends
NFL, Sports
By By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer 
November 6, 2025
As the NFL passes the midpoint of the season, there are a few trends that have started to develop. Scoring is up thanks in part to some special teams rule changes and increased aggressiveness on fourt...
NFL, Sports
By By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer 
November 6, 2025
Six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach Bill Belichick and four other head coaches who won Super Bowls are among the nine semifinalists in the coach category for the 2026 class for the Pro Football Hal...
Steelers sign Valdez-Scantling, make no trades
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
November 5, 2025
The Pittsburgh Steelers made one addition to the wide receivers room Tuesday, but it did not involve beating the 4 p.m. trading deadline. A week after working out Marquez Valdes-Scantling, the Steeler...
Jets stun with trades of Gardner, Quinnen Williams on deadline day
NFL, Sports
By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
November 5, 2025
Sauce Gardner went from last place to first and teammate Quinnen Williams also is on the move in separate blockbuster trades. The stunning deals by the New York Jets highlighted a flurry of activity a...