NFL and city leaders discuss draft preparations
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive 
October 25, 2025
Acrisure Stadium will be the focal point of the NFL Draft fan experience, officials announced Friday, as the region begins ramping up preparations for the April event. Robert Morris University hosted ...
NBA scandal is stark reminder of NFL’s gambling rules
NFL, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
October 25, 2025
As the union representative for the Pittsburgh Steelers, defensive tackle Cameron Heyward is monitoring the NBA gambling arrests to potentially educate his teammates about staying within NFL guideline...
NFL, Sports
October 24, 2025
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Just as it appeared Lamar Jackson would again be absent from practice, the two-time MVP took the field for the Baltimore Ravens. How much progress he’s made from a hamstring i...
Payton claims comments were about Dart, not Wilson
NFL, Sports
October 24, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton insists his recent comments were a shout-out to Jaxson Dart, not a shot at Russell Wilson. Payton said after Denver’s historic 33-32 comeback win on Sund...
Tomlin: Steelers won’t be defined by loss
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
October 22, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Asked earlier this week about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ struggles on the road in Thursday night games, Mike Tomlin gruffly responded he’d gotten his butt kicked in many different ways...
Smith-Njigba shows out as Seahawks beat Texans
NFL, Sports
October 22, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Jaxon Smith-Njigba called it spontaneous. Sam Darnold was simply surprised. The reserved Smith-Njigba, who has let his play speak for itself while leading the NFL in yards receiving thi...
LaFleur focused on entire Steelers team as Packers get ready to face Rodgers
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer 
October 22, 2025
Packers coach Matt LaFleur knows he and his players will get plenty of questions this week about facing Aaron Rodgers for the first time since the four-time MVP quarterback left Green Bay. LaFleur is ...
Gibbs has career night as Lions beat Bucs
NFL, Sports
MONDAY’S LATE GAME
October 22, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Jahmyr Gibbs was offered oxygen on the bench after a 78-yard run. He turned it down. Clearly, he was not out of breath. Gibbs scored on a long sprint in the second quarter, a 5-yard spi...
Rodgers looks nimble and on pace to break passing TD record
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
October 21, 2025
Aaron Rodgers spent most of this past weekend tied for the NFL lead in passing touchdowns with 14. More than one-third of the way through his first season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Rodgers is well...
Steelers’ defense reels after being shredded by Bengals
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
October 21, 2025
CINCINNATI — Of all the uniformed and non-uniformed members of Pittsburgh Steelers organization, few are as gregarious and mild-mannered as Teryl Austin and Cameron Heyward. Rarely do you see the team...
Broncos honor Thomas with pillar in Ring of Honor
NFL, Sports
October 20, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos unveiled Demaryius Thomas’ pillar in their Ring of Fame plaza in a ceremony outside Empower Field on Sunday, honoring the late wide receiver during their celebration o...
3 TDs for Hurts as Eagles bounce back vs. Vikings
NFL, Sports
NFL ROUNDUP
October 20, 2025
The defending Super Bowl champs snapped a two-game losing streak by picking up a tough win at Minnesota. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Though many of the elements that made the Philadelphia Eagles champions last...
NFL, Sports
October 20, 2025
Speculation about his job security continues to grow amid a 1-5 start. CLEVELAND (AP) — Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel spoke from the heart, yet appeared to be out of answers. Questions about his ...
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
October 18, 2025
CINCINNATI — Mike Tomlin remained undaunted even after his prized acquisitions in the Pittsburgh Steelers secondary wilted like dehydrated lettuce in their first significant test of the season Thursda...
Rodgers passes Roethlisberger on all-time yardage list
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
STEELERS NOTEBOOK
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
October 18, 2025
CINCINNATI — Early during the first quarter of Thursday’s game at the Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers surpassed 64,000 career passing yards. Late in the second quarte...
Receiver depth helping Bucs get through injury bug
NFL, Sports
October 18, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — When rookie sensation Emeka Egbuka joined Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Jalen McMillan on the sideline, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were down to their Nos. 5-8 wide receivers. Baker May...
NFL, Sports
By By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer 
October 18, 2025
Matthew Stafford is going from the mound to the pitch. The Los Angeles Rams quarterback and teammates took turns throwing off the rubber at Camden Yards this week. Stafford had safety Quentin Lake squ...
Flacco rallies Bengals past Steelers
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
October 17, 2025
Pittsburgh’s defense struggled as Ja’Marr Chase breaks Cincy reception record. CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Flacco passed for 342 yards and three touchdowns, Evan McPherson made a 36-yard field goal with sev...
Steelers’ Herbig one of top pass rushers in NFL
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
October 17, 2025
Four downs on Pittsburgh: 1. ‘Herb’ is the word Nick Herbig started the season — and remains — the third option for the Pittsburgh Steelers at outside linebacker. By one respected measure, though, he’...
Rivalry between Steelers, Bengals features touch of gray
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer 
October 16, 2025
Pittsburgh and Cincinnati meet tonight in the first of two season meetings, this one in Cincy. Joe Flacco was asked during the preseason about continuing to play at 40 years old. However, Flacco is a ...