NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
December 30, 2025
One day after the NHL’s holiday roster freeze was lifted, the Pittsburgh Penguins broke the ice in a major way on Monday. They acquired forward Yegor Chinakhov from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchan...
Loss to Browns puts Steelers in must-win situation
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
December 29, 2025
The AFC North title and a playoff spot will be on the line Sunday when they host the Ravens. CLEVELAND (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have had multiple chances to clinch the AFC North. They’re down to...
Brazeau’s hat trick paces 7-3 rout of Blackhawks
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
December 29, 2025
The Penguins picked up their first regulation victory since Dec. 4. Be it by hook or by crook, the Pittsburgh Penguins discovered plenty of avenues that led to losses throughout December. They did it ...
Steelers getting thinner as Cleveland game approaches
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
December 27, 2025
Top two receivers are out as DK Metcalf is suspended and Calvin Austin is ruled out. Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Calvin Austin III is out, and starting guard Isaac Seumalo is questionable to play in ...
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
December 27, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Aaron Rodgers doesn’t plan on changing his sleep schedule Saturday night, even though his Pittsburgh Steelers could wrap up a division title without playing. If the Green Bay Packers ...
Panthers, Pirates look different entering bowl game
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
December 27, 2025
The current landscape of college sports, with the fluidity of movement for coaches and players alike, breeds tumultuous offseasons. Unfortunately for teams and their fan bases across the nation, the t...
Defense still a priority for Penguins’ rookie McGroarty
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
December 27, 2025
The opening goal of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 5-4 home overtime loss to the Utah Mammoth on Dec. 14 was credited to Penguins forward Justin Brazeau. In reality, he forced a pass to the Utah slot, which...
Rodgers wouldn’t mind some ‘payback’ from Packers in game against Ravens
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
December 26, 2025
Green Bay could help the Steelers wrap up the AFC North by beating Baltimore. Forty-eight years ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers took the unprecedented step of rewarding another NFL team for helping them ...
Heinz History Center to honor Franco Harris
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By ALEXIS PAPALIA TribLive 
December 26, 2025
The center will rename its Sports Museum in honor of the Steelers’ legendary running back. On Dec. 23, 1972 — 53 years ago — Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris made National Football Leagu...
As Garrett chases history, Cook bracing for lockdown performances
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
December 26, 2025
The left tackle will be lined up across from the Browns star on Sunday as he makes his third NFL start. Dylan Cook will be in an unenviable position Sunday when he makes his anticipated third NFL star...
Struggles continue for Penguins in Toronto
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
December 24, 2025
Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas feels the team he has assembled can be better. It’s difficult to do much worse than what it has offered throughout most of December, as wi...
Pirates add slugger O’Hearn with 2-year deal
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
December 24, 2025
The Pittsburgh Pirates were seeking to add another power bat to their lineup, preferably one who could fill a corner infield or outfield spot or serve as a designated hitter. They got all three in Rya...
Tomlin says he supports suspended Metcalf
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
December 24, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin doesn’t condone the actions that led to wide receiver DK Metcalf’s twogame suspension by the NFL following an in-game altercation with a fan, bu...
Passing Lemieux, Crosby paid ultimate tribute
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By TIM BENZ TribLive 
December 24, 2025
Without a doubt, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was the No. 1 star during Sunday’s 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Crosby’s two points in the first period propelled him beyond Mario Le...
New Pirates 2B Lowe excited to hit at PNC Park
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
December 24, 2025
Brandon Lowe was still processing the idea of playing for a major-league team other than the Tampa Bay Rays after being traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates when it was suggested that PNC Park suits his p...
What Detroit is saying about the Steelers’ win
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By TAWNYA PANIZZI TribLive 
December 23, 2025
The Pittsburgh Steelers eked out a win Sunday against the Detroit Lions in a wild fashion that capped a chaotic game in the Motor City. The Steelers held the lead most of the game, but when it looked ...
Another coin toss flub, only this one didn’t hurt
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
December 23, 2025
DETROIT — Twenty-seven years after the most infamous coin-toss incident in NFL history, in the same city and against the same team, the Pittsburgh Steelers once again were involved in a miscommunicati...
Steelers closer to securing AFC North title
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
December 23, 2025
DETROIT — Thanks to a controversial and favorable conclusion Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers will take a 9-6 record and three-game winning streak into Christmas. Their 29-24 victory against the Detroi...
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
December 23, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The NFL is not designed to work like this. If anything, the league is designed to prevent what the Pittsburgh Steelers have done for the past 22 years and counting. In a league that ...
Tomlin’s streak hits 19
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
December 23, 2025
DETROIT — Sunday’s Pittsburgh Steelers victory was notable for reasons that go beyond beating a quality opponent on the road or keeping sole possession of first place. The 29-24 triumph against the De...