Steelers bringing back punter Johnston
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
March 12, 2026
After busy first 24 hours of free-agent activity, the Pittsburgh Steelers largely kept quiet on Day 2 of the NFL’s so-called “legal tampering period.” Aside from extending the contract of one of their...
Heyward agrees to 2-year deal
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
March 11, 2026
There will be no “hold in” this summer for Cameron Heyward, who has agreed to a contract that will help push him further up the Pittsburgh Steelers’ record books. Heyward and the Steelers on Tuesday c...
Minor’s bucket sends Pitt into next round of tournament
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
March 11, 2026
It’s abundantly clear Pitt doesn’t want its season to end. After an overtime victory in the Panthers’ regular-season finale earned them the 15th and final seed in the ACC Tournament, they pulled off a...
Skenes dominant as U.S. holds off Mexico
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
March 11, 2026
The Associated Press Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer and Roman Anthony added a threerun drive in a big third inning to lead the United States over Mexico 5-3 in the World Baseball Classic at Houston’s...
Griffin delivers key hit as Bucs beat Yankees
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
March 10, 2026
MLB’s top prospect continues push to make opening day roster. TribLive Keyed by a run-scoring double by top prospect Konnor Griffin, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the New York Yankees, 5-3, in sprin...
Steelers trade for and sign Pittman Jr.
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
March 10, 2026
For the second consecutive March, the Pittsburgh Steelers acquired a high-profile name on the veteran wide receiver market — just not so via free agency. For the second year in a row, too, this target...
Revenue-sharing era reshapes strategy at Pitt, Duquesne
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
March 10, 2026
College coaches are cutting to the chase when courting student-athletes, centering their recruiting pitches around revenue-sharing compensation. Behind the scenes, administrators scramble to ensure th...
Penguins rally, top Bruins in OT
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
March 9, 2026
Tommy Novak got the game-winner as Pittsburgh erased an early 3-0 deficit. Erik Karlsson wasn’t quite sure what verbiage to use. So, he offered a guess. “It was definitely a nice, what do you call it?...
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
March 9, 2026
BRADENTON, Fla. — Billy Cook was one of the feel-good stories among Pittsburgh Pirates September call-ups in 2024, as the outfielder made his major-league debut and had five extra-base hits and eight ...
Malkin gets 5-game ban for slash
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
March 7, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin was suspended five games by the NHL as a result of a slash that struck the head of Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. The league announced the punitive ...
Ashcraft features sinker in loss to Phils
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
March 7, 2026
BRADENTON, Fla. — Braxton Ashcraft decided to flip the script on his pitch usage against the Philadelphia Phillies, throwing his sinker five times more than his four-seam fastball. The intention was f...
Simple math for Pitt, win and you’re in
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
March 7, 2026
Pitt must beat Syracuse today to nab a spot in the ACC Tournament next week. The math is now simple for Pitt with regards to securing a spot in the ACC Tournament. With a win Saturday at Syracuse in t...
Nose broken but Brannigan’s resolve remains
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
March 7, 2026
BRADENTON, Fla. – Bryson Stott’s sharp grounder hit the lip between the grass and infield dirt, skipping over the glove of Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jack Brannigan to hit him square in the nose...
Pens lose game and Evgeni Malkin
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
March 6, 2026
For the past week, the Penguins have gotten a refresher on what life is like without the nonpareil Sidney Crosby, currently designated to injured reserve because of a suspected right leg injury. On Th...
Williams homers in Pirates’ loss to Cards
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
March 6, 2026
BRADENTON, Fla. — Alika Williams would love to tell the tale of what it was like to watch his first home run in a Pittsburgh Pirates uniform, even one that came in a Grapefruit League game. One proble...
McCutchen signs deal with Texas
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
March 6, 2026
BRADENTON, Fla. — One of the biggest storylines entering spring training was that the Pittsburgh Pirates appeared to be moving on from franchise icon Andrew Mc-Cutchen. The 39-year-old designated hitt...
Reliever Lawrence finds rhythm with Pirates
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
March 6, 2026
BRADENTON, Fla. — Justin Lawrence sent his wife a joke text wishing her a happy anniversary on Sunday, marking a year since he was designated for assignment by the Colorado Rockies. Lawrence celebrate...
Panthers’ rally comes up just short against Seminoles
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
March 6, 2026
It’s anyone’s guess as to the nature of coach Jeff Capel’s postgame message to players following Pitt’s wild 75-74 loss to Florida State on Wednesday night. On senior night at Petersen Events Center, ...
Remembering Maz around the Valley
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
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By By WAYNE STEWART For MVI Sports 
March 5, 2026
Several Mon Valley residents were fortunate enough to have a personal connection to a Pittsburgh legend we lost this year, Bill Mazeroski. In 2019, Ken Barbao — son of Joe Barbao Sr., who served as St...
Big Ben: Steelers should avoid early round QBs
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS HARLAN TribLive 
March 5, 2026
Rather than search for their next quarterback early in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ alltime leading passer wants the team to prioritize other needs first. “I think too many teams try a...