Short passing game will be tested by Browns
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
October 9, 2025
No quarterback has released the ball quicker this season than Aaron Rodgers. No team has gained more yards after the catch than the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers have used the short pass efficient...
Taylor wastes no time naming Flacco as Bengals’ starter
NFL, Sports
October 9, 2025
Cincinnati traded for the former Cleveland quarter Tuesday. CINCINNATI (AP) — Coach Zac Taylor immediately welcomed Joe Flacco when he connected with him over the phone after the Cincinnati Bengals ac...
Browns will challenge Steelers’ jumbo-line run package
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
October 9, 2025
The heavy offensive package the Pittsburgh Steelers successfully deployed against the Minnesota Vikings before their bye week might not be a one-game anomaly. Coach Mike Tomlin hinted Tuesday at his w...
NFL, Sports
October 9, 2025
Ravens trade pass rusher Oweh to the Chargers BALTIMORE (AP) – The Baltimore Ravens agreed to trade edge rusher Odafe Oweh to the Los Angeles Chargers for safety Alohi Gilman on Tuesday. The teams sai...
Truck driver sues Sanchez, Fox after parking spat
NFL, Sports
By By MARGERY A. BECK Associated Press 
October 8, 2025
A 69-year-old truck driver who was seriously injured in a fight that prosecutors say was started by former NFL quarterback and sports analyst Mark Sanchez is now suing Sanchez and his employer, Fox Co...
Gabriel shows promise as starter
NFL, Sports
October 8, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns rookie Dillon Gabriel showed flashes of potential in his first NFL start. It’s up to coach Kevin Stefanski and his staff to make sure that continues over the next couple of wee...
Steelers invigorated by division losses
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
IN THE
Steelers invigorated by division losses
By By TIM BENZ TribLive 
October 8, 2025
After the Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up the first practice following their bye weekend, they weren’t bashful about acknowledging what they had witnessed within their own division during their downtim...
Porter Jr. ‘definitely… back for sure’ for Sunday’s game against Browns
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
STEELERS NOTEBOOK
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
October 7, 2025
While Joey Porter Jr. began his comments with media dutifully deferring to his head coach, he quickly made his own declaration about his health and status for the upcoming game. “Definitely,” the Pitt...
Highsmith ready to return to Steelers’ ‘sack party’
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
October 7, 2025
The outside linebacker had to miss the team’s Ireland trip after suffering a high ankle sprain. Alex Highsmith was looking forward to accompanying the Pittsburgh Steelers to Dublin for their internati...
Muse ready to lead the way for rebuilding Pens
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
October 7, 2025
Like anyone who spent time in the Yellowhammer State, Dan Muse is a big fan of Alabama football. But unlike many Crimson Tide fans, he has patience for Kalen DeBoer, the scrutinized coach of the progr...
Cardinals in disarray after shocking loss to Titans
NFL, Sports
October 7, 2025
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Emari Demercado was discussing a play from Sunday that will live in Arizona Cardinals infamy — his carelessness when he dropped the ball before crossing the goal line on a potentia...
NFL, Sports
October 7, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Dan Campbell wasn’t thrilled that his Detroit Lions gave up 21 fourth-quarter points to the Cincinnati Bengals. However, given his team’s 37-24 win and 4-1 record, he was able to find a...
NFL, Sports
SPORTLIGHT
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
October 6, 2025
The NFL under the leadership of Commissioner Roger Goodell has made a lot of substantial gains. The league is much stronger and recognized world wide than it was before Goodell took over. There has be...
Titans rally past Cardinals to end 10-game skid
NFL, Sports
NFL CAPSULES
October 6, 2025
By The Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Cam Ward threw for a career-high 265 yards, Joey Slye made a 29-yard field goal as time expired and the Tennessee Titans snapped a 10game skid with an im...
Special teams shaping outcome of Steelers games
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
October 4, 2025
Special teams contributed to the Pittsburgh Steelers winning their season opener in New Jersey. Special teams contributed to them losing their home opener a week later. And the good and bad of Danny S...
Pro Picks: Eagles will stay unbeaten and edge Broncos
NFL, Sports
By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football 
October 4, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles keep finding ways to win. The Denver Broncos are aiming to hand them that first loss. Coming off a lopsided rout over Cincinnati on Monday night, the Broncos (2-2) have a tough...
Jones latest quarterback to thrive with new team
NFL, Sports
By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
October 4, 2025
Mac Jones is becoming the latest quarterback to prove he was dumped too soon. Playing for his third team in three years, the 2021 firstround pick has thrived with the San Francisco 49ers in coach Kyle...
Steelers’ depth has helped lead them to 3-1 start
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
October 3, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenneth Gainwell wants the ball more. Why wouldn’t he? All the Pittsburgh Steelers running back did last weekend in a 24-21 victory over Minnesota in Dublin was run for a career-high...
Williams feeling comfortable with two wins entering bye
NFL, Sports
October 3, 2025
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears headed into their bye breathing easier, with back-to-back wins and a .500 record. They’ll take that after a rough start to the season. “I ...
Falcons’ offense can be dangerous with top picks clicking
NFL, Sports
October 3, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — From 2021 through 2024, the Atlanta Falcons used four consecutive top-10 draft picks to assemble a group of playmakers expected to transform their offense. Finally, the Falcons have see...