Browns beat Steelers with last-second field goal
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
October 2, 2026
CLEVELAND — After trading their erstwhile top cornerback earlier in the day, the Pittsburgh Steelers were illequipped to lose another starter at the position. They couldn’t overcome almost a decade of...
Narduzzi, Franklin match up once again
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer 
October 2, 2026
When James Franklin took over at Virginia Tech last fall, only a few weeks after being fired at Penn State, Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi made it a point to reach out to a perceived mortal enemy who i...
Pitt deploying heavier personnel packages more often, switching up looks on offense
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
October 2, 2026
Quarterback Mason Heintschel: “That just shows how dynamic we are offensively.” There’s enough game film of Kade Bell’s offense for opposing defenses to prepare for the kinds of looks they’ll receive ...
Cowboys acquire disgruntled cornerback Joey Porter Jr.
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
October 2, 2026
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Joey Porter Jr. says his back feels better, and it was his call to miss the first three games of the season in a contract stalemate that led to the Dallas Cowboys acquiring the co...
Pirates believe ‘the best is yet to come’ for ace Skenes
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
October 2, 2026
Paul Skenes’ first two seasons in the major leagues were historic, as the Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander posted sub-2.00 ERAs in back-to-back seasons as he earned 2024 National League Rookie of the Y...
Hallander, Koivunen and Lapierre make things ‘fun’ for the Penguins
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
October 2, 2026
Koivunen on the team’s third line: “I felt really good to play with them.” It’s definitely premature to give this trio a nickname like the Century Line, the Option Line, the Muskegon Line or the HBK L...
Panthers prepare for Lane Stadium environment
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
October 1, 2026
James Franklin has been impressed with Pitt’s offense from afar, more now that he’s knee-deep in preparing for the Panthers’ visit to Virginia Tech on Friday. Pitt (4-0, 1-0 ACC) heading to Blacksburg...
Silovs, Penguins shutout Philadelphia in opener
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
October 1, 2026
Of the 18 players in the lineup for the Pens, 14 of them had at least one point. The last time Arturs Silovs played in Philadelphia before Wednesday, he went 60 minutes without allowing a goal. Roughl...
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
October 1, 2026
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Aaron Rodgers’ NFL farewell tour continues with his final scheduled Thursday night game when the Pittsburgh Steelers face the Cleveland Browns. Even though Rodgers is one win shy of...
Penguins forward David Gustafsson is grateful for any days in the NHL
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
October 1, 2026
Gustafsson: “I’m happy that the organization believes enough in me to have me still here right now.” The summer wasn’t boring for David Gustafsson. He welcomed his new son, Otto, into the world a hand...
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
October 1, 2026
The former Penn State standout has been a top offensive weapon for the unbeaten Hokies. Virginia Tech coach James Franklin was well-known for developing NFL-caliber tight ends while at Penn State for ...
Bumps for Mike McCarthy may be smoothing out after Sunday’s win
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
September 30, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers urged patience, not panic, after the newlook Pittsburgh Steelers seemed an awful lot like the old-look Pittsburgh Steelers through two weeks. The four-time NFL MVP urge...
New season, same pursuit for Crosby and Penguins
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
September 30, 2026
It’s a scene that has unfolded repeatedly over the past 22 years. Be it at the Mellon Arena or Consol Energy Centerturned- PPG Paints Arena. Or even practice rinks in Southpointe or Cranberry. The per...
Rodgers throwing, scrambling like he’s a decade younger
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
September 30, 2026
A common criticism from those who followed the Pittsburgh Steelers last season was their then-41-year-old quarterback was too eager to get rid of the ball early in an effort to avoid hits he might not...
Skowronek rewards Steelers’ trust with TD and takeaway
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS HARLAN TribLive 
September 29, 2026
On a play where Ben Skowronek caught a touchdown pass, the Pittsburgh Steelers receiver was almost asked to run block instead. The team ran two versions of that play Sunday against the Cincinnati Beng...
Porter Jr. listed as full participant
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
STEELERS NOTEBOOK
By By CHRIS HARLAN TribLive 
September 29, 2026
The possibility of Joey Porter Jr. making his season debut this week got a boost Monday. The Pittsburgh Steelers listed Porter as a full participant in the team’s walk-thru practice, marking the first...
Steelers expect ‘rowdy’ reception as they try to end 4-game skid in Cleveland
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
September 29, 2026
Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth: “It’s always fun to play in Cleveland.” Given the short distance between cities and the twoplus hour commute on the turnpike, Pittsburgh Steelers players will have t...
Players push for Pirates to re-sign Lowe
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
September 29, 2026
The veteran second baseman had 35 homers and 96 RBIs this season. DETROIT — When Brandon Lowe left Comerica Park after Sunday’s season finale, he didn’t know whether he had worn a Pittsburgh Pirates u...
Rodgers outduels Burrow as Steelers beat Bengals, 30-27
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
September 28, 2026
AP PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers have been around each other a long time. So much so that when the Pittsburgh Steelers coach told Rodgers and the rest of the offense it was time to...
Jones shines, Griffin homers as Bucs clinch winning season
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
September 28, 2026
DETROIT – Over the final six weeks of the season, manager Don Kelly implored the Pittsburgh Pirates to focus on going 1-0 each game, even after being eliminated from playoff contention. Needing one wi...