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Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin doesn’t condone the actions that led to wide receiver D.K. Metcalf’s two-game susp...
12/26/2025

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin doesn’t condone the actions that led to wide receiver D.K. Metcalf’s two-game suspension by the NFL following an in-game altercation with a fan, but added Metcalf has his full support.

The league punished the two-time Pro Bowler by forcing him to sit out the first-place Steelers’ final two games and fining him for taking a swipe at Detroit Lions fan Ryan Kennedy in the second quarter of what became Pittsburgh’s 29-24 victory.

By Will Graves AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin doesn’t condone the actions that led to wide receiver D.K. Metcalf’s two-game suspension by the NFL following an in-game altercation with a fan, but added Metcalf has his full support. The league punished the tw...

The NFL is not designed to work like this. If anything, the league is designed to prevent what the Pittsburgh Steelers h...
12/24/2025

The NFL is not designed to work like this. If anything, the league is designed to prevent what the Pittsburgh Steelers have done for the past 22 years and counting.

In a league that considers parity one of its pillars, particularly in the salary cap era, the Steelers are an outlier.

Seasons come, seasons go, and Pittsburgh finds a way to make sure the number in the wins column is never smaller than the number in the loss column.

Parity is one of the pillars of the NFL. Steelers have spent a record 22 years defying it By Will Graves AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH — The NFL is not designed to work like this. If anything, the league is designed to prevent what the Pittsburgh Steelers have done for the past 22 years and […]

Members of the Professional Hockey Players’ Association are on the verge of staging a strike in the ECHL if the union an...
12/23/2025

Members of the Professional Hockey Players’ Association are on the verge of staging a strike in the ECHL if the union and the league cannot come to an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement.

The PHPA announced Monday that its ECHL membership has served a strike notice that would be effective Friday, when play is scheduled to resume following the holiday break. Players voted Friday to authorize its bargaining committee to call for a strike, executive director Brian Ramsay said Monday.

“Our members have made it very clear that they’ve had enough,” Ramsay said on a video call with reporters. “Unfortunately, this is a league that would rather bully us than bargain.”

By Stephen Whyno AP Hockey Writer Members of the Professional Hockey Players’ Association are on the verge of staging a strike in the ECHL if the union and the league cannot come to an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement. The PHPA announced Monday that its ECHL membership has served...

Leon Draisaitl had four assists and became the fourth-fastest active player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career points ...
12/19/2025

Leon Draisaitl had four assists and became the fourth-fastest active player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career points as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-4 on Tuesday night.

Draisaitl, who hit the milestone in the first period on a secondary assist, became the 103rd player in NHL history, first German-born player and fifth in franchise history to reach 1,000 points. He has 416 goals and 587 assists in 824 games for 1,003 points.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Leon Draisaitl had four assists and became the fourth-fastest active player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career points as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-4 on Tuesday night. Draisaitl, who hit the milestone in the first period on a secondary assist, became the...

Alex Acosta scored a game-high 20 points, Nathan Plotner added 18, including a key dunk in the closing minutes, and Wash...
12/19/2025

Alex Acosta scored a game-high 20 points, Nathan Plotner added 18, including a key dunk in the closing minutes, and Washington & Jefferson extended its winning streak to five games with a 79-73 win at Capital in a non-conference contest Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio.

Capital (5-5) trailed 43-40 at halftime but the Crusaders went ahead at 63-62 with less than 11 minutes to play. W&J (8-2) then embarked on a pivotal 13-4 run that opened a 75-67 advantage.

Observer-Reporter Alex Acosta scored a game-high 20 points, Nathan Plotner added 18, including a key dunk in the closing minutes, and Washington & Jefferson extended its winning streak to five games with a 79-73 win at Capital in a non-conference contest Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio. Capital (5-5) trai...

Pitt is one of 12 Atlantic Coast Conference schools set to play nine conference games during the 2026 season, the league...
12/18/2025

Pitt is one of 12 Atlantic Coast Conference schools set to play nine conference games during the 2026 season, the league announced Tuesday as it unveiled each of its 17 football programs’ conference opponents.

The Panthers’ home conference schedule includes Florida State, Georgia Tech, North Carolina and Syracuse. Pitt will travel to face Boston College, California, Louisville, Miami and Virginia Tech.

Pitt is one of 12 Atlantic Coast Conference schools set to play nine conference games during the 2026 season, the league announced Tuesday as it unveiled each of its 17 football programs’ conference opponents. The Panthers’ home conference schedule includes Florida State, Georgia Tech, North Car...

Fernando Mendoza, the enthusiastic quarterback of No. 1 Indiana, won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, becoming the ...
12/17/2025

Fernando Mendoza, the enthusiastic quarterback of No. 1 Indiana, won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, becoming the first Hoosier to win college football’s most prestigious award since its inception in 1935.

Mendoza claimed 2,362 points, including 643 first-place votes. He beat Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (1,435 points), Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (719 points) and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin (432 points).

NEW YORK (AP) — Fernando Mendoza, the enthusiastic quarterback of No. 1 Indiana, won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, becoming the first Hoosier to win college football’s most prestigious award since its inception in 1935. Mendoza claimed 2,362 points, including 643 first-place votes. He be...

T.J. Watt enjoys being a mentor. Yes, the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker understands it’s part of the job when you’re am...
12/17/2025

T.J. Watt enjoys being a mentor. Yes, the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker understands it’s part of the job when you’re among the best in the world at what you do. Still, the perennial Pro Bowler has long leaned into it, particularly when it comes to Nick Herbig.

The first tell-tale sign that Watt understood Herbig had the potential to be a difference-maker came during Herbig’s rookie season two years ago.

Asked what makes the undersized Herbig stand out, Watt didn’t point to Herbig’s quickness or tenacity.

By Will Graves Associated Press PITTSBURGH — T.J. Watt enjoys being a mentor. Yes, the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker understands it’s part of the job when you’re among the best in the world at what you do. Still, the perennial Pro Bowler has long leaned into it, particularly when it comes to ...

Dylan Guenther scored 42 seconds into overtime and the Utah Mammoth rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Sunda...
12/16/2025

Dylan Guenther scored 42 seconds into overtime and the Utah Mammoth rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Sunday.

Guenther, who has five goals in his last four games, beat Sergei Murashov with a wrist shot from the slot. Utah won its second straight following a three-game losing streak.

Michael Carcone scored twice for Utah, while Nate Schmidt and Sean Durzi also added third-period goals, as the Mammoth briefly pulled ahead, 4-3, after trailing 3-0 entering the final 20 minutes.

By Dan Scifo Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Dylan Guenther scored 42 seconds into overtime and the Utah Mammoth rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Sunday. Guenther, who has five goals in his last four games, beat Sergei Murashov with a wrist shot from the slot. Utah won its second strai...

Peters Township girls basketball coach Steve Limberiou knew there was going to be an adjustment period coming into this ...
12/16/2025

Peters Township girls basketball coach Steve Limberiou knew there was going to be an adjustment period coming into this season.

Losing an uber-talent like Natalie Wetzel as well as Daniela Radulovich, another key contributor with size, will do that.

Wetzel is getting solid minutes as a freshman at Miami (Fla.) while the Indians are embarking on defending their WPIAL Class 5A title.

Peters Township girls basketball coach Steve Limberiou knew there was going to be an adjustment period coming into this season. Losing an uber-talent like Natalie Wetzel as well as Daniela Radulovich, another key contributor with size, will do that. Wetzel is getting solid minutes as a freshman at M...

The Pittsburgh Pirates and two-time All-Star reliever Gregory Soto have agreed to a $7.75 million, one-year contract, a ...
12/12/2025

The Pittsburgh Pirates and two-time All-Star reliever Gregory Soto have agreed to a $7.75 million, one-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told the Associated Press late Tuesday night.

The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical.

Soto gives the Pirates an experienced left-handed option in a bullpen that will get a makeover in 2026 after relievers Colin Holderman and Dauri Moreta were designated for assignment last month.

By Will Graves AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates and two-time All-Star reliever Gregory Soto have agreed to a $7.75 million, one-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told the Associated Press late Tuesday night. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity ...

Calgaro, a Canon-McMillan graduate, finished with a team-leading 105 tackles with five games of at least 10 tackles.The ...
12/12/2025

Calgaro, a Canon-McMillan graduate, finished with a team-leading 105 tackles with five games of at least 10 tackles.

The sophomore led the NEC in tackles per game with a 9.5 average and ranked second in overall tackles with 105. He also ranked fifth in the league for tackles for a loss (10.5). The sophomore ranked 17th in FCS in tackles per game and was one of 39 players to reach 100 tackles on the year at the FCS level.

Geno Calgaro, a member of the St. Francis football team, was named to the All-Northeast Conference first team as a linebacker. Calgaro, a Canon-McMillan graduate, finished with a team-leading 105 tackles with five games of at least 10 tackles. The sophomore led the NEC in tackles per game with a 9.5...

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