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Scouting the Steelers’ Week 7 opponent: Miami Dolphins
The Pittsburgh Steelers will head south to take on the Miami Dolphins at 8:20 p.m. Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium. Here’s a look at the Steelers’ Week 7 opponent: The basics Coach: Mike McDaniel, first season (3-3) Record: 3-3 Division: AFC East, third place Wins: Patriots (20-7), Ravens (42-38), Bills...
First Call: Ex-NFL QB says Steelers should stick with Mitch Trubisky; former Pirates have different results in MLB postseason
Thursday’s “First Call” offers a different view of what the Pittsburgh Steelers should do at quarterback Sunday. A pair of former Pirates have different results in the MLB postseason. And we preview the Penguins’ opponent for their game Thursday night. Wrong call NFL Network analyst David Carr is not on...
U mad, bro?: After beating the Bucs, ‘How do you like us now?’ is the theme from Steelers fans
The Pittsburgh Steelers finally won for the first time in a month, and the “How do you like us now?” crew is out in force. At least that’s what my inbox and Twitter feed is showing me. Now, they may not know what the heck they are talking about. But...
Tim Benz: Steelers’ emergency players in secondary should get a longer look
After a successful effort holding down Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last weekend, the Pittsburgh Steelers secondary will have another challenge on their hands Sunday night against the Miami Dolphins. Two questions exist. • Can they replicate what they did against the Bucs? • Who will they deploy...
While players get healthy, Pitt seeks defensive improvement over final 6 games
Pitt’s pass rushers still impact the quarterback. Sometimes, they get him on the ground. (Nineteen sacks in six games isn’t bad). But sometimes, they whiff. Sometimes, they force a quick pass that’s up for grabs. Sometimes, someone drops it. “We dropped four, maybe five interceptions (in the loss to Georgia...
Peters Township’s Jason Makrinos finds fit on North Carolina A&T staff, comes home to face Robert MorrisVideo
By the time he was 12 years old, Jason Makrinos made up his mind what he wanted to do for a living: be the coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Makes sense. During Makrinos’ youth, Bill Cowher and Co. were regular contenders for the Vince Lombardi Trophy, so, for a kid...
Pro Football Hall of Famer Charley Trippi dies at 100Video
ATLANTA — Pro and College Football Hall of Famer Charley Trippi, a runner-up for the Heisman Trophy at Georgia who went on to lead the Cardinals to their most recent NFL championship in 1947, died Wednesday. He was 100. The University of Georgia announced Trippi died peacefully at his Athens...
Verlander strikes out 11, Astros homer 3 times to take Game 1 of ALCS from YankeesVideo
HOUSTON — Justin Verlander struck out 11 in six strong innings, and Yuli Gurriel, Chas McCormick and Jeremy Peña homered to power the Houston Astros to a 4-2 win over the New York Yankees in their AL Championship Series opener Wednesday night. The Astros are in their sixth consecutive ALCS,...
AP: Panthers would trade Christian McCaffrey for right priceVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers are considering trading 2019 All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey if they get something significant in return, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because no trade is imminent. It’s unclear how...
Brandon Drury, Padres rally to beat Phillies, tie NLCS at 1-1Video
SAN DIEGO — Brandon Drury hit a go-ahead, two-run single during a five-run rally in the fifth inning, and the San Diego Padres stunned Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies, 8-5, on Wednesday to tie their all-wild card NL Championship Series at one game apiece. The outburst started with Padres...
Penguins’ 4th line embraces gritty, defensive-oriented identity
A common theme among the top lines of the Pittsburgh Penguins is continuity. Centers Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Jeff Carter have played countless minutes with their linemates, building a rapport and developing chemistry to help the team’s first three lines get off to a fast start this season. Through...
Native Haitian, Pitt defensive end Deslin Alexandre gives back to homeland through NIL
The smiles on the Pitt football players after they won the ACC championship a year ago were born of hard work and the satisfaction of a job well done. Some time after this season — regardless of whether Pitt is able to bring home another ACC trophy — senior defensive...
QB Kenny Pickett takes part in full practice for Steelers as they prep to play Dolphins
Kenny Pickett took the first step toward reclaiming his starting job as Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback when he was a full practice participant Wednesday. Coach Mike Tomlin has said Pickett will start Sunday night against the Miami Dolphins if the rookie first-round draft pick is cleared from concussion protocol. While Pickett...
Alabama looking into Jamie Burton incident with Tennessee fanVideo
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama is looking into an incident in which wide receiver Jermaine Burton appeared to make contact with a female Tennessee fan while coming off the field following the Crimson Tide’s loss on Saturday. A video posted on TikTok showed Burton thrusting his right arm toward the woman’s...
Breaking down the 2022 WPIAL boys soccer playoffs
Here’s a look at the 2022 WPIAL boys soccer playoffs: Class 4A Favorite: Who else? Seneca Valley is the two-time defending champion and was the PIAA runner-up last year. The Raiders, ranked No. 1 in 4A for the entire regular season, have not lost and have one tie, against Butler....
Breaking down the 2022 WPIAL girls soccer playoffs
Here’s a look at the 2022 WPIAL girls soccer playoffs: Class 4A Favorite: North Allegheny. The Tigers have 10 shutouts, including seven straight. Their only loss was to Seneca Valley in Section 1 play. Most of last year’s team returned. Speaking of last year, NA still resents a first-round loss...
WR Diontae Johnson talks about spat with Steelers QB Mitch Trubisky: ‘We squashed it’
While unwilling to provide details, wide receiver Diontae Johnson said Wednesday that he and quarterback Mitch Trubisky talked “man to man” and are fine after a reported argument between the Pittsburgh Steelers teammates at halftime of the Oct. 2 game against the New York Jets. Johnson reportedly was upset he...
Damontae Kazee ‘in a happy place’ back with Steelers, expects to practice next week
It’s been almost eight weeks since Damontae Kazee was on a field practicing or playing with his teammates. “It’s been boring,” the Pittsburgh Steelers safety said Wednesday. “I just wanna play.” Kazee might get that chance soon. On injured reserve since before the start of the regular season because of...
Pitt’s Abanikanda, UNC’s Maye headline group of versatile ACC playmakers
Being listed at one skill position hasn’t stopped many Atlantic Coast Conference players from contributing elsewhere on offense. In fact, several are thriving because of their versatility. Pittsburgh running back Israel Abanikanda leads the nation in all-purpose yardage thanks to a string of eye-popping performances. North Carolina freshman quarterback Drake...
As MLB playoffs expand, regular-season success matters less
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball views expanded playoffs as the more the merrier. Not for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals. The National League’s four winningest teams failed to reach the League Championship Series, six months of accomplishment undone in just a...
Back from concussion, Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa talks injury, Steelers prep and more
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — For a Dolphins team that has seen its quarterback room upended by injuries the past three weeks, Wednesday marked a return to normalcy. As the team practiced underneath dreary skies at the Baptist Health Training Complex, they did so knowing that Tua Tagovailoa is back in...
Robert Morris men’s basketball picked 8th in Horizon League preseason poll
Andy Toole enters his 13th season as coach of the Robert Morris men’s basketball team, hoping the return of four starters will vault the Colonials past what the Horizon League preseason poll is predicting. Robert Morris was picked eighth of 11 teams in a vote of league coaches revealed Wednesday....
Penguins’ Teddy Blueger doubtful to play Thursday vs. Los Angeles
As the Pittsburgh Penguins took the ice Wednesday afternoon at PPG Paints Arena for practice, there appeared to be a good sign in the recovery of forward Teddy Blueger, whose undisclosed upper-body injury has prevented him from playing since late September. Blueger began practice by skating in a yellow jersey...
Mark Madden: Growing weary of several Steelers
Some Pittsburgh Steelers make me weary. Beyond the endless quarterback debate, that is. The most tiresome is receiver Diontae Johnson, the Dollar Tree version of Antonio Brown. Less expensive but less production. Less chaos, too, but still too much. Johnson got a two-year contract extension worth $36.71 million. He has...
Minkah Fitzpatrick heads to adopted home to face former team when Steelers play Dolphins
Minkah Fitzpatrick appreciated south Florida enough that he made it his permanent offseason home, even if he lasted less than 17 months on the roster of south Florida’s NFL team. But while Fitzpatrick surely has racked up the miles flying back and forth from Pittsburgh to that area over the...
