Steelers prepping for Fields to be starter
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
September 11, 2024
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are planning to stick with Justin Fields over an injured Russell Wilson as they get ready for a trip to Denver in Week 2. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday the S...
Steelers bring back Waitman after Johnston’s season-ending injury
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI Trib Total Media 
September 11, 2024
The Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday signed one of their former punters, Corliss Waitman, to replace the injured Cameron Johnston. The strong-legged Waitman punted for the Steelers in two games late duri...
McCutchen’s 20th homer leads Pirates over Marlins
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
September 11, 2024
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew McCutchen hit a three-run blast to reach the 20-homer plateau for the 10th time in his career and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 6-4 on Tuesday night. The 37-ye...
Reid, Mumpfield know importance of self care
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JERRY DIPAOLA Trib Total Media 
September 11, 2024
The play started with the Cincinnati defensive back trying to hold hands with Konata Mumpfield. Or, at least, that’s the way it seemed to Mumpfield, the Pitt wide receiver who was just trying to get o...
Heather Lyke pens farewell to Pitt community
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JERRY DIPAOLA Trib Total Media 
September 11, 2024
Several hours after she was relieved of her duties as Pitt’s athetic director, Heather Lyke responded Monday night with a message on X (formerly Twitter), reflecting on her 7 1/2-year tenure at the un...
Crosby optimistic extension will be done soon
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO Trib Total Media 
September 11, 2024
As the Pittsburgh Penguins approach the start of training camp, a major order of business has remained incomplete since July 1: extending the contract of captain and franchise icon Sidney Crosby. Cros...
Skenes Ks nine as Pirates hold off Marlins
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
September 10, 2024
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes struck out nine over six solid innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Miami Marlins 3-2 on Monday night. The 22-year-old Skenes (10-2) allowed one run on six hits, ...
Freiermuth gets some work during Week 1 win over Falcons
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
STEELERS NOTEBOOK
By By JOE RUTTER Trib Total Media 
September 10, 2024
ATLANTA — Two days after rewarding Pat Freiermuth with a five-year, $49.88 million contract, the Pittsburgh Steelers showed the fourth-year tight end will be a pivotal part of their offense. Freiermut...
ATL reactions: What they’re saying about Steelers’ win
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By RYAN DETO Trib Total Media 
September 10, 2024
The Pittsburgh Steelers secured an upset 18-10 victory in Atlanta on Sunday over the Falcons, surprising the league thanks to clutch performances from kicker Chris Boswell and All-Pro linebacker T.J. ...
Brawl Week is here, Panthers have a lot to clean up
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JERRY DIPAOLA Trib Total Media 
September 10, 2024
Pitt is a 2.5-point underdog as it hosts WVU Saturday at Acrisure Stadium. Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi’s main thrust Sunday at the start of West Virginia week is to wash off the euphoria of a big victory ...
Same story: Little offense, a whole lot of TJ Watt
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
September 10, 2024
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The quarterbacks have changed. The offensive coordinator too. The most direct route for the Pittsburgh Steelers to win games has not. A little — sometimes very little — offense and a...
Bucs get 3 homers in win over Nationals
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
September 9, 2024
Jared Jones recorded nine strikeouts in seven innings. Jared Jones got off to an inauspicious start when CJ Abrams hit his third pitch of the game out of the park, only for the Pittsburgh Pirates righ...
Big second inning leads Pirates over Nats
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
September 6, 2024
Nick Gonzales drove in three runs, two in Pittsburgh’s five-run second inning. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Gonzales highlighted a five-run second inning with a two-run single and finished with three RBIs a...
Pirates’ fans understand Cubs’ fans frustration
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO Trib Total Media 
September 6, 2024
Supporters of the Chicago Cubs who were frustrated at Shota Imanaga being yanked despite throwing seven hitless innings Wednesday at Wrigley Field have common ground with Pittsburgh Pirates fans who c...
Heyward in rare company with 4th contract
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER Trib Total Media 
September 6, 2024
As any mother is apt to do, Charlotte Heyward reminded her eldest son this week that he is special. Only this time she wasn’t just feeding him words of encouragement. She had statistical evidence to s...
Fautanu ‘felt good’ at practice
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI Trib Total Media 
September 6, 2024
The rookie offensive tackle admits he prefers to play at right tackle. Rookie offensive tackle Troy Fautanu said he “felt good” in taking part in Pittsburgh Steelers practice Wednesday as he continues...
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
September 3, 2024
The veteran defensive end has something to prove to his doubters. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cam Heyward is running out of time in his playing career. No one is more acutely aware of that than the Pittsburgh S...
Reynolds, McCutchen spark late rally
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO Trib Total Media 
September 3, 2024
Both homered in the eighth inning as the Pirates won in Chicago. Monday’s game at Wrigley Field between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs showcased a stark contrast between NL Central clubs, one...
Pirates drop slugfest at Cleveland
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO Trib Total Media 
August 31, 2024
Pitching struggles continued and manager Derek Shelton was ejected in the 10-8 defeat. The Pittsburgh Pirates have navigated through their share of valleys in a year that rapidly has gone from promisi...
Pitt’s leading rusher declared ineligible for the season
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JERRY DIPAOLA Trib Total Media 
August 31, 2024
No explanation was given for the change in Rodney Hammond Jr.’s status. Pitt’s depth at running back suffered a significant blow Friday — the day before the opener against Kent State — when senior Rod...