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Mike Munchak on leaving Steelers: ‘Timing is such a big part’
Mike Munchak was formally introduced Thursday in Denver as the Broncos new offensive line coach. He spoke with media about his lateral move in taking the same job he had with the Pittsburgh Steelers. “It was kind of just the way things worked out,” Munchak said, according to a transcript...
Steelers punter Jordan Berry faces free agency for 1st time
A proud Australian who grew up a 20-minute drive from the Melbourne, Jordan Berry can hardly believe he’s been in the United States now for a decade. “Started college (at Eastern Kentucky) 10 years go!” Berry said while an unbelieving smile earlier this month. “That’s pretty nuts, yeah.” Berry’s offseason...
Jay-Z appearance at Pitt game wows Panthers, Duke
Like he insists has been his routine for every game, Zion Williamson had a go-to pregame hype-up song. “‘(It Was All A) Dream’ by Jay-Z, Faith Evans and Notorious B.I.G.,” the Duke freshman said proudly. “I can never go wrong with that song.” So, imagine Williamson’s joy when he saw...
The Pete regains magical atmosphere during Pitt’s revival
Forty-minutes before scheduled tip-off, there were arguably more people in the seating bowl of the Petersen Events Center than there were for 10 of Pitt’s 12 previous home games this season. Intangibly, probably more energy and delirium at that point than there was for any of the 18 home games...
Allegheny Yinzers? Pirates’ Double-A affiliate to rebrand for 7 games
Entering its 21st season as the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Double-A affiliate, the Altoona Curve has decided to pay homage to its parent Major League team and the city it resides in two hours west. For seven select weekend home games in 2019, the Curve will be known as the “Allegheny Yinzers.”...
Betting odds figure Pirates are destined for last place in NL Central
If the betting lines released Tuesday by BetOnline.ag are any indication, the Pittsburgh Pirates are poised to take a step back this season. Coming off their fourth winning season (82-79) since 1992, the Pirates are looking to improve. Don’t bet on it, BetOnline.ag says. The Pirates were listed with an...
NFL announces its 2019 international games; Steelers not on the list
No need for passports in 2019 for the Pittsburgh Steelers or their fans. The NFL on Monday announced its international schedule for the upcoming season, and the Steelers aren’t part of any of the five games to be played outside the United States. Although dates were not part of the...
Freshman PG Sincere Carry pivotal part of Duquesne’s early success this season
Duquesne has prevailed down the stretch of tight games this season, winning all three one-point decisions it has been involved in and going 5-1 in those decided by five or fewer points. Ask coach Keith Dambrot why, the first player he mentions is a freshman. “We have a good point...
‘Not a goodbye, just a thank u’ – Antonio Brown sends Instagram message to Steelers fans
During his feud with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Antonio Brown has taken to social media often. His post Saturday night, though, seemed to come from the heart. Brown, the star receiver whose Steelers tenure is in peril, posted a message on Instagram in which he thanked Steelers fans. Accompanying a short...
Safety Morgan Burnett tells NFL Network he wants Steelers to release him
Morgan Burnett was the Pittsburgh Steelers’ biggest free-agent signing last offseason. The union between them doesn’t appear as if it’s going to last too long. The NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Burnett told him he “wants to be released from his deal before free agency.” A nine-year NFL veteran who...
Duquesne looks to continue hot start in Atlantic 10
It wasn’t just a 25-year hex that Duquesne’s most recent victory exorcized. It allowed the program to achieve another milestone for the first time in school history. The Dukes’ 74-68 win Wednesday was their first at Richmond since Dec. 20, 1993. Although the tangible value of that particular accomplishment can...
‘Not a signature win’: Dambrot, Duquesne shoot higher than just (finally) beating Richmond
Over the past quarter century, many Duquesne fans had come down with a case of arachnophobia. When the Dukes saw Spiders, bad things happened. Keith Dambrot’s Dukes finally eradicated their personal pests with a 74-68 win at the Richmond Spiders on Wednesday, Duquesne’s first at Richmond since Dec. 20, 1993,...
Pirates announce 2019 minor-league managerial and coaching assignments
Staff listings for 2019 for each of the nine minor-league affiliates of the Pittsburgh Pirates, as announced by the organization Froday: INDIANAPOLIS (AAA) Manager: Brian Esposito Hitting Coach: Ryan Long Pitching Coach: Bryan Hickerson Athletic Trainer: Dru Scott Strength & Conditioning: Alan Burr ••• ALTOONA (AA) Manager: Michael Ryan Hitting...
Joel Hanrahan’s promotion to Altoona highlights Pirates ‘19 minor-league coaching assignments
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced their minor-league managerial and coaching assignments Friday, and the most familiar name to casual fans will be the pitching coach at Double-A Altoona. Popular former Pirates closer Joel Hanrahan was bumped from the Pirates’ Class Low-A affiliate to serve as the pitching coach for the Double-A...
Steelers sign former Robert Morris safety Marcelis Branch
The Pittsburgh Steelers added a player with local ties to their roster when they signed former Robert Morris safety Marcelis Branch to a reserve/future contract Thursday. A Florida native, Branch was the male athlete of the year at Robert Morris for 2016-17 after a redshirt senior season in which he...
Steelers offseason positional outlook: Specialists
Editor’s note: This is final installment of a 12-part series breaking down the Pittsburgh Steelers at each position in the offseason. All salary cap information courtesy spotrac.com. In August, the Pittsburgh Steelers spent a lot of money to solidify their kicking situation into the next decade. By December, that was...
In early oddsmaking for next year’s Super Bowl, Steelers tied for 8th-best chance
The uncertainty and turmoil seemingly surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers right now isn’t affecting their chances to win next year’s Super Bowl. At least, that’s what the bookmakers at BetOnline.ag say. The site released its early odds to win Super Bowl LIV, to be played in February 2020 in South Florida....
Steelers offseason positional outlook: Cornerbacks
Editor’s note: This is Part 11 of a 12-part series breaking down the Pittsburgh Steelers at each position in the offseason. All salary cap information courtesy spotrac.com. If it’s the Pittsburgh Steelers, it’s probably an offseason in which they have question marks at cornerback. This year is no different for...
Steelers offseason positional outlook: Safeties
Editor’s note: This is Part 10 of a 12-part series breaking down the Pittsburgh Steelers at each position in the offseason. All salary cap information courtesy spotrac.com. Last offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers flooded their roster with new safeties. Now they are tasked with continuing to sort out all of it....
Sportsbook favors Steelers’ Antonio Brown ending up with 49ers
The sportsbook community has spoken. And it believes that Antonio Brown has played his final down for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The odds for where Brown mostly likely will play in 2019 is not a surprising one: the San Francisco 49ers. BetDSI.com released prop-betting lines for Brown’s team in Week 1...
Steelers offseason positional outlook: inside linebackers
Editor’s note: This is Part 9 of a 12-part series breaking down the Pittsburgh Steelers at each position in the offseason. All salary cap information courtesy spotrac.com. It’s time for Take 2 in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quest to find a replacement for Ryan Shazier. Last year as the offseason began,...
Steelers lose OL coach Mike Munchak to Broncos, replace him with Shaun Sarrett
Many associated with the Pittsburgh Steelers breathed a sigh of relief last week when the Denver Broncos decided to hire Vic Fangio as their coach in lieu of respected Steelers offensive line coach Mike Munchak. Turns out, that was premature. Munchak has agreed to terms with the Broncos to become...
Steelers offseason positional outlook: Outside linebackers
Editor’s note: This is Part 8 of a 12-part series breaking down the Pittsburgh Steelers at each position in the offseason. All salary cap information courtesy spotrac.com. The subject of the 2019 contract for Bud Dupree was of great interest and debate this time last year. A year later, not...
Steelers offseason positional outlook: Defensive linemen
Editor’s note: This is Part 7 of a 12-part series breaking down the Pittsburgh Steelers at each position in the offseason. All salary-cap information courtesy spotrac.com. The starters for 2019 Pittsburgh Steelers along the defensive line are set in stone. But with rotations so common at the position, who else...
Pirates avoid arbitration with Corey Dickerson, Keone Kela
The Pittsburgh Pirates avoided the sometimes-messy arbitration process, beating the deadline by agreeing to one-year contracts with Corey Dickerson and Keone Kela on Friday. Dickerson became the Pirates’ starting left fielder last season after a spring-training trade from the Tampa Bay Rays, and Kela became their top set-up man after...
