Browns’ Garrett to Watt: ‘I’m the guy’
NFL, Sports
November 23, 2024
The Browns’ rusher had three sacks in the first half of Thursday’s game. CLEVELAND (AP) — Myles Garrett didn’t want an apology from T.J. Watt. Instead, he demanded respect. Garrett showed Watt why he’...
Jason Kelce to host late-night show on ESPN
NFL, Sports
By By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer 
November 23, 2024
Jason Kelce will try his hand at late-night television early next year. Kelce announced during an appearance on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Thursday night that he will host “They Call It Late Night ...
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PRO PICKS
By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
November 23, 2024
Only one game in Week 12 features two teams with winning records: “The Harbowl.” John Harbaugh and the Baltimore Ravens (7-4) take on Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers (7-3) on Monday night in...
Steelers fall on late Browns touchdown
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By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media 
November 22, 2024
CLEVELAND – This was everything the Pittsburgh Steelers expected of a Thursday night game in late November against the Cleveland Browns: sub-freezing temperatures, a snow-covered field and a deflating...
Jets’ Super Bowl dreams have fizzled into a mess
NFL, Sports
By By DENNIS WASZAK JR. AP Pro Football Writer 
November 22, 2024
Aaron Rodgers sat in front of a packed auditorium at the New York Jets’ facility and shared an observation a few generations of frustrated fans knew all too well. “I noticed walking in this morning,” ...
NFL, Sports
November 22, 2024
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — When Dan Quinn left the Dallas Cowboys after three years as their defensive coordinator to coach the Washington Commanders, it looked as if he was leaving a perennial playoff conte...
Winston ready for Steelers-Browns rivalry
NFL, Sports
November 21, 2024
CLEVELAND (AP) — Even as a kid growing up in Alabama, Jameis Winston appreciated the Steelers- Browns rivalry with its tradition rooted in neighborly nastiness. For Winson, all it took was for him to ...
NFL, Sports
November 21, 2024
49ers should have Kittle back this week SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are expecting to get star tight end George Kittle back this week for a key game against Green Bay but are unc...
Harrison, Ward advance to Hall semifinals
NFL, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI Trib Total Media 
November 21, 2024
A pair of Super Bowl heroes from the Pittsburgh Steelers of two decades ago again have advanced on the road to Canton. Hines Ward and James Harrison on Wednesday were announced among 25 “modern-era” N...
Garrett: TJ Watt should ‘apologize’ for snub
NFL, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media 
November 21, 2024
Myles Garrett and T.J. Watt are bringing new meaning to the grudge match between the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers, making it clear there is no love lost between the NFL’s premier pass rush...
Bungling Bengals wasting prolific seasons from stars
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INSIDE THE NUMBERS
By By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer 
November 21, 2024
The Cincinnati Bengals’ stars are performing at an extremely high level. Joe Burrow leads the NFL in yards passing and TD passes, Ja’Marr Chase is on pace for a rare receiving triple crown, and Trey H...
Jets fire GM Douglas
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By By DENNIS WASZAK JR. AP Pro Football Writer 
November 21, 2024
First, Robert Saleh. Now, Joe Douglas. Woody Johnson is cleaning house for his woeful New York Jets in what has been a hugely disappointing season. Douglas was fired Tuesday as the Jets’ general manag...
Steelers exceeding expectations
NFL, Sports
November 20, 2024
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The phrase sounded odd coming out of DeShon Elliott’s mouth. Even though it happened to be true. Standing inside the Pittsburgh locker room Sunday after another taut victory over the...
Taylor insists Bengals are a playo team
NFL, Sports
November 20, 2024
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Even after yet another painful loss in a season full of heartbreakers for Cincinnati, head coach Zac Taylor insisted his beleaguered Bengals can still make the playoffs. Taylo...
Pick is proof Wilson’s learning curve is speeding up
NFL, Sports
November 20, 2024
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Payton Wilson could have played it safe, but where’s the fun in that? The Pittsburgh Steelers rookie linebacker saw Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill sprinting toward him an...
‘Big time player’: Herbig’s bookend plays led Steelers
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By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media 
November 19, 2024
Never mind it was his first game in five weeks and only the third start of his NFL career. Nick Herbig wasn’t about to wait to make his presence felt against the Baltimore Ravens. The Pittsburgh Steel...
The word in Baltimore following Steelers’ win
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By By RENATTA SIGNORINI Trib Total Media 
November 19, 2024
On a Sunday when the kickers played a major role in the game’s outcome, Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker’s two missed field goals might be bothering him for awhile. In a post-game interview, Tuck...
Once again, Steelers shut down Lamar Jackson
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By By CHRIS ADAMSKI Trib Total Media 
November 19, 2024
As the reigning NFL MVP and favorite to win the award a third time this season, Lamar Jackson might be the closest thing pro football has to a Superman. In becoming Jackson’s kryptonite, the Pittsburg...
NFL, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media 
November 19, 2024
Five things we learned from Steelers 18, Ravens 16. 1. PAYTON’S PLAY SAVED THE DAY The Steelers have been counting on a Wilson to make game-changing plays in the passing game this season. The expectat...
Is destiny finally calling Josh Allen?
NFL, Sports
By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
November 19, 2024
Josh Allen came out of his cage and he’s doing just fine. Buffalo’s franchise quarterback gave teammates and Bills fans reason to joyfully sing along to “Mr. Brightside” again Sunday. If destiny is ca...