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...
Bumbling Penguins see streak come to an end
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
February 3, 2026
Just like every Cypriot alpine skier, Hungarian speed skater and Romanian luger representing their respective countries, Rickard Rakell is excited about going to Italy next week for the Olympics as a ...
Skenes anchors starting rotation for the Pirates
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
PIRATES: POSITION BY POSITION
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
February 3, 2026
There will be battles for spots in the back end of the starting rotation. The Pittsburgh Pirates opened their offseason predicated on the premise that they had a solid foundation with their starting p...
Bottom-six forwards spark Penguins again
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
February 2, 2026
Five goals in Saturday’s victory over the Rangers came from the third and fourth lines. The Pittsburgh Penguins welcomed back members of their 2016 Stanley Cup championship squad Saturday for a ceremo...
McCarthy tabs Graham as Steelers’ DC
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
January 31, 2026
With Mike McCarthy having taken ownership of the offense and calling the plays for it, his most impactful hire for the Pittsburgh Steelers coaching staff was going to come on defense. McCarthy and the...
McCarthy’s coaching staff starting to take shape
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
January 31, 2026
Forget the ink drying — Mike McCarthy hadn’t even signed the official contract before he already began assembling the staff under him as new Pittsburgh Steelers head coach. “The last 72 hours have bee...
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS HARLAN TribLive 
January 31, 2026
The Steelers’ new head coach said, “I hope he’s coming back.” Mike McCarthy has spoken with Aaron Rodgers “a number of times” since becoming the Pittsburgh Steelers coach but said those conversations ...
Pens beat Blackhawks to up streak
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
January 30, 2026
Sidney Crosby is well educated on winning. He has a trio Stanley Cup rings stowed away in a sock drawer or a fireproof safe with a biometric lock to verify that postulate. So, he understands why the P...
Offensive McCarthy emphasizes defense for Steelers
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
January 30, 2026
For the better part of a quarter century, Mike McCarthy fostered a reputation as one of the NFL’s foremost offensive minds. The production speaks for itself. Over McCarthy’s 18 seasons as a head coach...
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
January 29, 2026
Allen Greene has opted to keep a lower profile throughout his 15-month tenure as Pitt’s athletic director. As the Panthers and athletic departments across the country grapple with the demands of reven...
Roethlisberger a fan of McCarthy hire for Steelers
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
January 29, 2026
Big Ben is a big fan of the Mike McCarthy hire. Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on Wednesday weighed in on the choice of McCarthy to serve as the franchise’s 17th coach. “I...
Pitt reducing capacity at Acrisure for games
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
January 29, 2026
Pitt announced a strategy Wednesday that will significantly alter the atmosphere and capacity for Panthers’ football games at Acrisure Stadium. Starting this fall, the stadium’s upper east and west si...