Porter: Roethlisberger ‘not a good teammate’ on podcast
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS HARLAN TribLive 
February 12, 2026
Ben Roethlisberger was not a good teammate or a good person, said former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joey Porter, who criticized the quarterback during a podcast appearance published Wednesday. Por...
SPRING TRAINING NOTEBOOK
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
February 12, 2026
Pirates, Urquidy finalize 1-year, $1.5M deal BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — José Urquidy and the Pittsburgh Pirates finalized their $1.5 million, one-year contract on Wednesday. The sides agreed to terms last...
Panthers hang tough, but Duke pulls away late
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
February 12, 2026
A few minutes into Tuesday’s game between Pitt and No. 4 Duke, the Panthers were reacquainted with an advantage unseen for quite some time at Petersen Events Center: energetic cheering from a large cr...
Skinner meshing well inside Penguins’ locker room
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
February 12, 2026
As a preteen, Stuart Skinner attended a goaltending camp in Toronto put on by youth development coach Eli Wilson. When Skinner was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Dec. 12, he thought back to that...
Ozuna signing could signal end of McCutchen era
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
February 11, 2026
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said Tuesday the team “will never shut the door” on potentially finding a role for Andrew McCutchen, a longtime cornerstone of ...
Pitt women’s basketball coach facing federal lawsuit
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By PAULA REED WARD TribLive 
February 11, 2026
Six women who previously played basketball at the University of Pittsburgh are suing Head Coach Tory Verdi and the school, alleging he created a hostile environment, abused players psychologically and...
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By TIM BENZ TribLive 
February 11, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates made some national headlines Monday by signing former Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna to a one-year, $12 million contract. Even before that acquisition, The Athle...
Storylines to watch as Pirates start spring training
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
February 9, 2026
The Bucs have position battles to settle in Bradenton. The Pittsburgh Pirates have endured seven consecutive losing seasons, finishing either in last place or tied for last in six of them, so it’s not...
Seven Pirates named to World Baseball Classic rosters
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
February 7, 2026
Rosters for the 20 teams in the 2026 World Baseball Classic were revealed Thursday evening, including seven Pittsburgh Pirates players. Paul Skenes (United States), Oneil Cruz, Dennis Santana and Greg...
Penguins’ Olympians treasure NHL’s return after 12 years
NHL, Olympics, Pittsburgh, ...
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
February 7, 2026
Erik Karlsson has an odd way of explaining his most recent exposure to the Olympics in 2014. “Not very good memories about that,” the Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman said Jan. 2 in Cranberry. “But no, ...
Rodriguez, Flores look to fit in behind the plate
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
PIRATES BY POSITION
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
February 6, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ starting lineup included Endy Rodriguez on Opening Day and Rafael Flores in the season finale, but the 25-yearolds will start spring training wondering where they fit into the ...
Heyward speaks highly of new coach Mike McCarthy
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS HARLAN TribLive 
February 6, 2026
Cameron Heyward was stunned when Mike Tomlin resigned as the Pittsburgh Steelers coach, a decision that leaves him navigating the first coaching change of his 15-year career. The 36-year-old defensive...
After Bates’ retirement, Sanders begins planning Pitt’s approach
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
February 6, 2026
More so than the exact moment he was informed by coach Pat Narduzzi that he’d be Pitt’s new defensive coordinator, Cory Sanders recalled the feeling. Sanders, who coached in Pitt’s secondary for eight...
Steelers hire new offensive coordinator
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS HARLAN TribLive 
February 5, 2026
Brian Angelichio was the passing game coordinator in Minnesota before coming to Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Steelers hired Brian Angelichio as offensive coordinator, choosing a candidate who spent the ...
McCarthy, Khan go way back to Big Easy
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
February 5, 2026
Omar Khan certainly feels the frustration from Pittsburgh Steelers fans over the organization’s lack of a playoff win for nine years. He understands that fan perspective because he’s lived it as a fan...
Lions fan files lawsuit against Metcalf
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS HARLAN TribLive 
February 4, 2026
A Detroit Lions fan involved in an altercation with Pittsburgh Steelers player DK Metcalf has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the receiver and others, alleging he was assaulted and later defamed ...
Former Steeler Simmons among 8 coaching hires
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS HARLAN TribLive 
February 4, 2026
Jason Simmons, a former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back, was among eight additions to Mike McCarthy’s coaching staff announced Monday by the team. Simmons will serve as defensive pass game coordina...
Bullpen boosted by adding flame-throwing lefties
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
PIRATES BY POSITION
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
February 4, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates knew the Tampa Bay Rays had a left-handed reliever with a reputation for his impressive velocity but didn’t know much more about him. After throwing 15 of his 16 pitches for str...
Riverhounds get back to work as practice begins
Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOHN PHILLIPS TribLive 
February 4, 2026
There was a chill inside the AHN Montour Sports Complex on Tuesday when the defending champions of the USL’s top league gathered for practice after the winter storm broke out. With a little more than ...
Rust returns, Penguins lose to Islanders in OT
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
February 4, 2026
Despite having forward Bryan Rust rejoin the lineup, the Pittsburgh Penguins suffered a 5-4 loss in overtime to the New York Islanders on Tuesday at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. The result cluttered up t...