Steelers’ defense getting smashed
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
September 17, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — When the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense holds its first meeting during a game week, the first message it receive is always the same: Smash the run. It’s a tenet that’s been a part of t...
Rookie errors and regrets shaped Week 2
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer 
September 17, 2025
Every week someone in the NFL ends up red-faced for not knowing the rules. In Week 2, Steelers rookie returner Kaleb Johnson allowed a kickoff to roll into the end zone, where the Seattle Seahawks rec...
Warren showing he’s becoming a feature back
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
September 17, 2025
Aaron Rodgers was looking to his right after he accepted the first snap of a Pittsburgh Steelers third-quarter possession following a Seattle Seahawks touchdown that had tied the score Sunday. Rodgers...
After injury, Pirates’ Lawrence looking for strong finish
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
September 17, 2025
It would have been unsurprising to see Pittsburgh Pirates righty Justin Lawrence, who hadn’t pitched since late April, eased back onto the mound upon being activated from the 60-day injured list Frida...
What to do with so many right-handed defensemen?
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
September 17, 2025
There’s an adage that a hockey team can never have too many right-handed defensemen. The Penguins might be testing the limits of that convention. As they enter the 2025-26 season, they appear to have ...
Taillon, Cubs spoil Clemente Day
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
September 16, 2025
If there was a member of the Chicago Cubs who understood the magnitude of Roberto Clemente Day at PNC Park, it was the man on the mound. Jameson Taillon was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2010 a...
What they’re saying in Seattle after Sunday’s game
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive 
September 16, 2025
The Seattle Seahawks and their fans returned to the West Coast pleased after spoiling the Pittsburgh Steelers’ home opener Sunday. The Seahawks took over in the second half of the game and defeated th...
No rest for Rust as Penguins get ready for season
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
September 16, 2025
Rust never sleeps. And he certainly never rests on his laurels. Despite missing 11 games due to various ailments in 2024-25, Bryan Rust managed to establish career highs in goals (31), assists (34) an...
Crosby still the center of attention for Penguins
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
September 16, 2025
The Penguins’ depth down the middle will look much like it did last season. And for the past two decades, at least at the top. Sidney Crosby remains an elite topline center as evidenced by the 91 poin...
Mistakes, injuries plague Steelers in loss to Seattle
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
September 15, 2025
The defense was porous again as Pittsburgh suffered a 31-17 defeat in its home opener. Giving up 30 points for the second game in a row wasn’t how the Pittsburgh Steelers, armed with the NFL’s highest...
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
September 15, 2025
Washington’s James Wood scored from first base when a ball rolled under Cruz’s glove. When the Pittsburgh Pirates poured on three runs in the first inning against the Washington Nationals, it was the ...
Steelers’ rushing offense continues to underwhelm
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
September 15, 2025
The running backs gained just 72 yards in Sunday’s loss. Two games into the season, the Pittsburgh Steelers rushing attack hasn’t shown significant improvements over last season. In fact, so far, it’s...
Flame of Backyard Brawl still burns bright
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
September 13, 2025
Among the many memories forever embedded in Scott McKillop’s mind from one of the most iconic games in the history of Pitt athletics is a creeping sense of foreboding. McKillop deeply believed in his ...
Panthers maintaining business-like approach for Brawl
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
September 13, 2025
In Pat Narduzzi’s eyes, Pitt has put forth a productive week of practice leading into the 108th Backyard Brawl on Saturday afternoon in Morgantown. To prepare for playing West Virginia at Milan Puskar...
Metcalf downplays playing Seahawks in first home game
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
September 12, 2025
Bemused by the multiple attempts to elicit a change of tone, DK Metcalf finally had enough. Smiling, he playfully mocked the reporters gathered around him. “Y’all are gonna make it a big deal,” Metcal...
Pirates waste another Skenes’ outing
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By GREG MACAFEE TribLive 
September 11, 2025
The Pirates fell in extra innings for the second straight night and wasted another dominant Paul Skenes start Wednesday at Camden Yards in Baltimore, as reliever Kyle Nicolas gave up a bases-loaded si...
Peppers happy to be with Steelers
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
September 11, 2025
Separately and on consecutive days this week, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and veteran NFL safety Jabrill Peppers acknowledged they had eyes for each other during the lead-up to the 2017 draf...
Pirates to hold Spanish-speaking broadcast on Clemente Day
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
September 11, 2025
TribLive The Pittsburgh Pirates and SportsNet Pittsburgh will air a Spanish-speaking broadcast to celebrate Roberto Clemente Day when the Bucs host the Cubs at 6:40 p.m. Monday. “El día de Roberto Cle...
Both coordinators say Pitt is unfinished product
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
September 11, 2025
Pitt defensive coordinator Randy Bates made it quickly apparent that inside the Panthers’ 2-0 start, things have been far from perfect on his side of the ball. Through two weeks, Pitt has allowed a co...
Ashcraft, Burrows taking advantage of opportunities
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By GREG MACAFEE TribLive 
September 11, 2025
Braxton Ashcraft and Mike Burrows have shown the Pirates what they are capable of during their rookie seasons. The two right-handers have produced ERAs of 2.47 and 3.99, respectively, while taking the...