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Tim Benz: Trading George Pickens is the right move, but it would’ve been a much better move before draft
You can’t fault the Pittsburgh Steelers for trading George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys. You can fault them for the process, though. At least so far. Maybe the Steelers aren’t done. Maybe a move to backfill for Pickens is coming. Then again, we said that from March through November of...
Mark Madden: Timing of George Pickens trade another grotesque example of Steelers’ mismanagement
In a vacuum, trading wide receiver George Pickens was an easy move. Pickens is talented. But he’s a nutjob. Out on the ledge more often than not. Was never going to be happy playing out his lame-duck contract year. Was going to be mad about DK Metcalf getting paid. Quit...
Steelers trade WR George Pickens to Cowboys for draft picks
The Pittsburgh Steelers are done waiting for wide receiver George Pickens to correct his maturity issues. The Steelers traded Pickens, their mercurial fourth-year wide receiver, to the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday, completing a deal that had been discussed two weeks ago during the NFL Draft. The Steelers will receive the...
Penguins A to Z: Filip Hallander’s return provides plenty of optimism 
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 56 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization....
Tim Benz: Our all-Steelers setlist requests for AC/DC at Acrisure Stadium Thursday night
The last time AC/DC played in Pittsburgh was at Mellon Arena on Jan. 7, 2009. The Steelers were about to cap off the 2008 campaign with a trip to Super Bowl XLIII. The Penguins were embarking on a run to the Stanley Cup. Now, they are coming back to Pittsburgh...
Penguins defenseman Ryan Shea finds relief with a contract extension 
For the Pittsburgh Penguins, the offseason started way too early for everyone’s liking. And reserve defenseman Ryan Shea is no different in that regard. But this summer will offer him a somewhat unique emotion. Relief. On March 7, the Penguins signed Shea to a one-year contract extension through the 2025-26...
Pirates farm report for May 6, 2025: Spencer Horwitz delivers 2 hits as his rehab stint reaches Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 17-15) topped Columbus (Guardians), 4-1. RHP Mike Burrows (1-1, 3.18) started and went five innings, giving up one run on a solo home run and yielding two hits with no walks and seven strikeouts. RHP Dauri Moreta (0.00) walked one and struck out three in an inning as...
What are the Steelers’ options at WR2 in wake of George Pickens trade?
In the wake of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ impending trade of George Pickens, does that leave them right back at Square One in regard to their wide receivers corps? The 2024 season, in part, was derailed by the lack of a quality No. 2 wide receiver. The March trade for DK...
The highs and lows of George Pickens’ 3 seasons with the Steelers 
It became clear early during his first training camp that George Pickens had the talent. He dazzled fans at Saint Vincent in 2022 with seemingly daily displays of one-handed and/or contested catches, combined with good size and breakaway speed. It also didn’t take long for it to become clear that...
Behind Victor Scott II’s speed, Sonny Gray’s 8 strikeouts, Cardinals sweep Pirates in shutout
The Pittsburgh Pirates started their series in St. Louis on Monday with Oneil Cruz making the fastest throw in the major leagues with a 100 mph strike to get Victor Scott II out at home plate. The Cardinals center fielder showed why he’s one of the fastest players in the...
First Call: Ex-Steeler says it ‘sounds like they’re tanking’; George Pickens trade produces wild Steelers stat
Thursday’s “First Call” has lots of reaction to the news surrounding the Steelers trade of George Pickens to Dallas. That move resulted in the Steelers stumbling into a wild statistical anomaly. A former Steeler is getting an honor from his alma mater. And former Pitt great Aaron Donald is getting...
NASCAR championship weekend goes to Homestead in 2026, starting a rotating formula
MIAMI — NASCAR asked its fans where they would prefer seeing championship weekend held, and the majority of those who responded picked Homestead-Miami Speedway. And NASCAR listened. The 2026 NASCAR season will end in South Florida, with stock car racing’s championship weekend returning to Homestead-Miami next year. It’ll be the...
Penn State reportedly addresses LB depth, adds promising playmaker
Penn State emerged from spring drills looking to add depth at the linebacker position. James Franklin’s program landed an athletic one in former North Carolina Tar Heel Amare Campbell, a 6-foot, 230-pounder who is coming off an impressive 2024 campaign. ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported the transfer news Tuesday night. Campbell...
Wild’s Bill Guerin to be aggressive with cap constraints gone
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild have entered a critical offseason, able to fully participate in free agency again after two years of significant salary cap constraints. Without an NHL playoff series win in the last 10 years, the urgency for the club to build a deeper roster around...
Pirates transfer rehab assignments of 1B Spencer Horwitz, RHP Dauri Moreta to Triple-A
The Pittsburgh Pirates assigned first baseman Spencer Horwitz and right-hander Dauri Moreta to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday afternoon as part of their injury rehabilitation. Both players have yet to make their 2025 big-league debuts. Horwitz, 27, missed all of spring training after undergoing offseason wrist surgery. On April 27, he...
Jared Bednar receives vote of confidence after Avalanche ousted early again
DENVER — Jared Bednar’s job on the bench appears perfectly safe after the Colorado Avalanche were ousted in the early rounds yet again. General manager Chris MacFarland gave Bednar a vote of confidence Tuesday — “100% confident Jared’s our head coach,” MacFarland exclaimed in a deconstruct-what-went-sideways news conference. This first-round...
Reds rookie Tyler Callihan expected to miss at least 2 months after surgery to repair forearm fracture 
ATLANTA — Cincinnati Reds rookie left fielder Tyler Callihan is expected to miss at least two months following surgery Tuesday to repair his fractured left forearm suffered while attempting a sliding catch a night earlier. Reds manager Terry Francona said Callihan will have no baseball activities for six to eight...
Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty won’t run in Preakness, dashing Triple Crown possibility
Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty will not run in the Preakness Stakes, officials announced Tuesday, meaning there won’t be a Triple Crown champion for a seventh consecutive year. “We received a call today from trainer Bill Mott that Sovereignty will not be competing in the Preakness,” said Mike Rogers, executive VP...
Pitt to host Ohio State in nonconference game at Petersen Events Center
Pitt men’s basketball will host Ohio State on Nov. 28 at Petersen Events Center, the Panthers announced Tuesday afternoon. The nonconference game completes a home-and-home between the Panthers and Buckeyes, of which Pitt won the front end on the road in overtime 91-90 on Nov. 29, 2024. Pitt will enter...
Want to work at Steelers training camp? Here’s how
A hiring event for the Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp at Saint Vincent College will be held Wednesday. Open interviews will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Fred Rogers Center on campus, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Unity. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and bring their driver’s license...
Former Penguins defenseman Filip Kral returns to Czechia
Former Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Filip Kral has re-signed with HC Kometo Brno of the Extraliga ledního hokeje (ELH) in his native Czechia. That team announced it had signed Kral via a release on Tuesday. Kral, 25, previously played for that team after coming up through its youth program. The Penguins...
Mark Madden: Ending Pirates’ 6-year reign of error would change nothing
Among those dumb enough to still care about the Pittsburgh Pirates, there’s a big clamor to fire GM Ben Cherington and manager Derek Shelton. Cherington and Shelton should get sacked. The citizens are correct. But doing so changes nothing. Whoever replaces Cherington and Shelton would be the next Cherington and...
Details on Mike Sullivan’s contract in New York; more speculation about Nathan MacKinnon trying to recruit Sidney Crosby
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman is adding detail to the speculation over how much former Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan is being paid by the New York Rangers. In his latest “32 Thoughts” podcast, Friedman contextualizes previous reports that Sullivan is signing the largest head coaching contract in NHL history. “It’s a...
Penguins A to Z: A small investment in Matt Grzelcyk paid off 
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 56 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization....
First Call: More details on Devin Bush’s arrest; 1 name removed as possible Penguins coach
You can cross a name off the list of potential candidates to replace Mike Sullivan as Pittsburgh Penguins head coach. We are getting details about the arrest of former Steeler Devin Bush in Bell Acres. The Steelers have released jersey numbers for the rookie class. And Duquesne’s basketball team has...


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