Lake Bachar was sharp in his fifth start of the season. Seeking to snap a streak of seven consecutive series losses, the Pittsburgh Pirates scratched their starting pitcher and posted a batting order ...

They’re plays made because of hard work rather than talent. Special teams coordinator Danny Crossman talks about “TNT” at practice nowadays, but the Pittsburgh Steelers coach won’t be blowing up anyth...

PITTSBURGH (AP) — If only Mike McCarthy graded on production, then Drew Allar would be in for smooth sailing when the Pittsburgh Steelers sit down to dissect their preseason- opening win over Green Ba...

Pitt’s fall camp to date has varied in intensity as the Panthers mix in fully padded sessions along with walkthroughs and those featuring only shoulder pads. As a result, though players in all three p...

The Pittsburgh Pirates picked up their first back-toback victories since late July, even though it came at a cost. A strong start by Bubba Chandler was boosted by home runs from Rafael Flores Jr. and ...

It’s not often that people can walk away from an NFL preseason game and say that they actually got their money’s worth. Even if they got the tickets for free. But in the case of Thursday’s 28-9 win ov...

The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted the best kick returner in college football, but Kaden Wetjen desires to do more. He wants to be an NFL receiver. In his first pro game, the rookie made his mission seem...

Drew Allar threw a pair of touchdown passes and ran for another in a 28-9 win over the Packers. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie Drew Allar threw for a pair of touchdowns and ran for another during an impress...

The longtime play caller at Georgia Southern and Army offers a new perspective to Pitt’s staff. Nick Saban’s 2011 Alabama Crimson Tide went 121, finished the season ranked No. 1 and shut out LSU to ca...

Just when it appeared the Pittsburgh Pirates had hit rock bottom, Braxton Ashcraft turned in the best outing of his career, and the bottom of their batting order provided the production. Ashcraft requ...

In discussing his joy that the new coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers is a Pittsburgh native, Pittsburgh mayor Corey O’Connor couldn’t help but mention where Mike McCarthy’s culinary loyalty lies. “If y...

For many NFL fans, Aaron Rodgers said it best. “It’s preseason,” the 42-year-old quarterback opined Tuesday. “It’s not real football.” Not exactly the inspiration to get fired up over the Pittsburgh S...

Twenty-two years in the NFL has taught Aaron Rodgers a thing or two. Especially when it comes to pranks. “People have got to be careful,” Rodgers said with a smirk Tuesday, “because I do have unlimite...

A second half that began with such promise for the Pittsburgh Pirates continued to disintegrate Wednesday night when they dropped an 8-2 decision to the Florida Marlins at LoneDepot Park. Here are the...

Eli Heidenreich was the feel-good story of the NFL Draft as a uniform-wearing Navy midshipman chosen by his hometown team in front of family and friends. But popularity alone won’t earn anyone a roste...

Pitt athletic director Allen Greene has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Council for a two-year term that began July 1, the university announced Wednesday. In his capacity, Greene will serve as t...

A day off did nothing to breathe life into the Pittsburgh Pirates’ slumping offense. And the extra day between starts did nothing to change Paul Skenes’ fortunes, either. The Pirates began a series Tu...

LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — There was a time when the preseason felt like the Super Bowl to Aaron Rodgers. Now is not that time. While the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback is trying to soak in every moment of ...

Pitt’s blowout win over Boston College last season is primarily remembered for being the debut of Mason Heintschel at quarterback. Heintschel went on to excel, throwing for 323 yards and four scores, ...

No NFL team hangs a banner for winning in August when defenses are as vanilla as some frozen custard at Aaron Rodgers’ favorite Latrobe hangout. But the preseason schedule that starts Thursday can be ...