At 36, Cameron Heyward rises up with 2 splash plays that fuel Steelers’ win against Patriots
The newest addition to the Pittsburgh Steelers defense made his presence felt with a takeaway Sunday afternoon at Gillette Stadium. So did a forgotten piece of the defense, a player whose start against the New England Patriots was his first in 23 months. Still, Jabrill Peppers and Cole Holcomb had...
Steelers vs. Patriots: What they’re saying in New England after loss
Despite fumbling twice, turning the ball over to the Pittsburgh Steelers both times, New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson is a valuable part of the team, said his head coach and fellow players. “He’s one of our best players, I think there’s nothing … he can do that would...
First Call: James Conner, Najee Harris suffer significant injuries; Russell Wilson struggles as Giants get booed
In this Monday’s “First Call,” we pass along unfortunate injury news surrounding two former Pittsburgh Steelers running backs. Russell Wilson is having a tough time in New York, while the Vikings may be giving the Steelers some problems in Ireland. Plus updates on the rest of the AFC North. Conner’s...
Learning to lead: Pirates believe Paul Skenes has earned the equity to be outspoken star
Paul Skenes returned from a recent road trip and discovered his locker had been moved to a more prominent spot in the Pittsburgh Pirates clubhouse, just across from franchise icon Andrew McCutchen. It was designed to give Skenes more space but also served as a not-so-subtle message that the 23-year-old...
Madden Monday: Steelers should watch tape of win in New England ‘as if they lost’
The New England Patriots aided the Pittsburgh Steelers in getting a 21-14 win at Gillette Stadium on Sunday by committing five turnovers and seven penalties. For those reasons, in this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden of TribLive and 105.9 The X isn’t putting much stock in the Steelers’ win...
Historic Bethpage Black set to host ‘biggest golf event ever’ with 2025 Ryder Cup
NEW YORK — Team USA’s Justin Thomas didn’t downplay the hype. “I think it’ll hands down be the biggest golf event ever,” Thomas wrote on social media. Long Island’s Bethpage Black has been home to numerous historic golf events this century, but arguably none bigger than the upcoming Ryder Cup,...
NFL Week 3: Panthers dominate Falcons for 1st win of the seasonVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bryce Young ran for a touchdown, Chau Smith-Wade returned an interception 11 yards for a score and rookie Ryan Fitzgerald made three field goals and the Carolina Panthers routed the Atlanta Falcons 30-0 on Sunday for their first win of the season. Young was 16 of 24...
Jabrill Peppers gets game ball after fumble recovery aids Steelers’ defensive effort in win against Patriots
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — It was a moment for Jabrill Peppers to savor and celebrate. Playing in his second game for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Peppers not only saw his first snaps on defense, he got the start at safety and had a fumble recovery in the second half that was part...
Arizona Cardinals’ James Conner carted off field with ankle injury against 49ersVideo
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner was taken off the field on a cart with a right ankle injury in the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers. The Pitt product’s leg buckled underneath him as he was tackled on a short run...
Blaney opens 2nd round of NASCAR Cup playoffs with New Hampshire win as Penske dominates
LOUDON, N.H. — In a race in which Fords were fastest at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Ryan Blaney barely was best in class for the second-round opener of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. The 2003 Cup champion led 116 laps in his No. 12 Mustang, including the final 39, but...
‘We’ll see what happens’: Andrew McCutchen noncommittal about future with Pirates
As the crowd applauded in appreciation, Andrew McCutchen tipped his batting helmet before what might have been his final at-bat for the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. A franchise icon who ranks among the club’s all-time leaders in most major offensive categories, McCutchen also is aware that he is a...
Feats of Strength: Timely turnovers, potent pass rush lead to rare Steelers win in New England
It was a “Throwback Weekend” for NFL coverage on CBS. The network celebrated 50 years of “The NFL Today.” That’s probably a good thing. Because, for the most part, you had to go back to the 1970s to find much success for the Steelers in New England. They won there...
Chargers’ Najee Harris injures ankle during non-contact play against BroncosVideo
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris hurt his left ankle on a non-contact play in the second quarter Sunday against the Denver Broncos. Harris took a step forward from the backfield as the play began and immediately went down with 5:02 remaining. He had to be...
Jordan Davis seals Eagles’ 33-26 thrilling win over Rams with Philly’s 2nd blocked FG of 4th quarter
PHILADELPHIA — Jordan Davis blocked a field-goal attempt by the Rams’ Joshua Karty on the final play of the game and returned it 61 yards for a touchdown — the Eagles’ second blocked kick of the fourth quarter — to give Philadelphia an exhilarating 33-26 win over Los Angeles on...
Ravens shine in prime time at home, but Detroit can handle spotlight as well
BALTIMORE — Lamar Jackson’s experience with “Monday Night Football” growing up sounds pretty relatable. “My mom used to make me go to sleep because I had school,” the star quarterback said. If parents nowadays are any more lenient, their kids should be in for quite a treat this Monday, when...
Andre Szmyt’s 55-yard field goal as time expires rallies Browns to 13-10 victory over Packers
CLEVELAND — Andre Szmyt kicked a 55-yard field goal as time expired, and the Cleveland Browns rallied from a 10-0 deficit with under four minutes left to beat the Green Bay Packers, 13-10, on Sunday. The Browns (1-2) snapped an eight-game losing streak dating to last season when it appeared...
Penguins announce lineup for preseason opener
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced their scheduled lineup for their opening game of the preseason, a road contest against the Montreal Canadiens on Monday. Forwards — Tristan Broz, Atley Calvert, Robby Fabbri, Rafael Harvey-Pinard, Avery Hayes, Danton Heinen, Boko Imama, Ben Kindel, Joona Koppanen, Anthony Mantha, Tommy Novak, Sam Poulin, Valtteri...
Vikings sail past bumbling Bengals 48-10 in Wentz’s debut behind pair of TDs on D by Isaiah Rodgers
MINNEAPOLIS — Isaiah Rodgers helped make Carson Wentz’s debut at quarterback for Minnesota a rousing success, setting a Vikings record with two defensive touchdowns and forcing three of Cincinnati’s five turnovers in a 48-10 romp on Sunday for the worst loss in Bengals history. Jordan Mason rushed for 116 yards...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 21, 2025: Nelson Velázquez’s homer seals season finale win for Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 87-62) topped Gwinnett (Braves), 6-4, in the season finale. RF Nelson Velazquez (.234) was 3 for 5 with a two-run homer, double and three RBIs. LF Sammy Siani (.261) was 2 for 5 with two RBIs and a run scored. CF Jase Bowen (.294), DH Nick Solak (.332)...
Jared Triolo, Joey Bart come up big with bats as Pirates pound A’s for shutout in home finale
The Pittsburgh Pirates had scored a combined total of 10 runs in their previous five games, causing manager Don Kelly to repeatedly call their inability to drive in runners the team’s Achilles’ heel. Perhaps they were saving it for the home finale. Spurred by Jared Triolo and Joey Bart, who...
Steelers offense struggles, but defense produces 5 turnovers in win over Patriots
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Dominated in total yards, time of possession and most offensive statistics Sunday afternoon at Gillette Stadium, the Pittsburgh Steelers held an advantage in the most important category: The scoreboard. Thanks to a defense that produced five turnovers, the Steelers overcame their offensive struggles and escaped with a...
Miami jumps to No. 2 behind Ohio State in AP Top 25; idle Penn State drops to No. 3
Miami jumped LSU and Penn State into the No. 2 spot behind Ohio State in The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday while Oklahoma climbed into top 10 for the first time in two years and Indiana and Texas Tech made big moves after lopsided wins over Top 25...
Hall of Famer Bernie Parent, who led the Philadelphia Flyers to two Stanley Cup titles, dies at 80
PHILADELPHIA — Bernie Parent, the Hall of Famer considered one of the great goalies of all time who anchored the net for the Philadelphia Flyers’ only two Stanley Cup championships in the 1970s during their Broad Street Bullies heyday, has died. He was 80. The Flyers made the announcement Sunday...
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Mt. Pleasant’s Shipley, Hempfield’s Kovalcik commit to Mercyhurst
A pair of Westmoreland County baseball players are primed for college careers at the NCAA Division I level. A pipeline has opened to Erie. Mercyhurst, a second-year Division I program that formerly competed in the D-II Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, will be the college home to a pair of Ians...
WPIAL soccer rankings: Week ending Sept. 21, 2025
WPIAL soccer rankings Through Saturday’s games Girls Class 4A Team, record, previous 1. Peters Township (6-0-2) 1 2. North Allegheny (7-2-2) 3 3. Seneca Valley (6-2-2) 2 4. Pine-Richland (8-1-1) 4 5. Norwin (7-2) 5 Out: None Class 3A 1. South Fayette (7-1-1) 1 2. Fox Chapel (8-1) 2 3....
