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As NFL confirms Lions fan from altercation ‘remains under review,’ Steelers support DK Metcalf

Riding a three-game winning streak, on the verge of clinching a division title and with Christmas morning beckoning just hours away, spirits should have been high in the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room Wednesday. Its longest-tenured member, though, noted regret that there was a significant absence from the UPMC Rooney Sports...
Mark Madden: DK Metcalf has only himself to blame

Only one person is to blame in the DK Metcalf imbroglio. It’s DK Metcalf. Sure, the blue-haired dipstick in the stands at Ford Field was looking to ensnare the Steelers wideout in a web of stupidity. Shame on Metcalf for letting him. That dope had nothing to lose. Metcalf did,...
U mad, bro?: Readers not in the Christmas spirit thanks to DK Metcalf’s suspension, NFL refs and Penguins’ struggles

The last thing in the world I want to be is a “Bad Santa.” With that in mind, I’m off on Christmas Day. So I’m making sure to get “U mad, bro?” posted a day earlier than normal because the holiday falls on a Thursday this year. And I know...
On Sports: Lions fans feel ‘robbed’ after loss to Steelers; Marc-Andre Fleury’s retirement might be cut shortVideo

It’s been a rough couple of days in Detroit after the Pittsburgh Steelers took the Lions’ playoff chances from possible to extremely unlikely. A former Penguins goalie could be considering a return to the ice, and Duquesne men’s basketball gets a marquee moment on “SportsCenter” in Wednesday’s “On Sports,” pinch-hitting...
Tim Benz’s Steelers stocking stuffers: DK Metcalf ‘whataboutism,’ T.J. Watt’s murky status, resting if Ravens lose

“Breakfast With Benz” is taking a long winter’s nap for Christmas on Thursday morning and the day after. As a result, there will be no “Football Footnotes” on Friday. Instead, we’re offering up a Christmas cornucopia of Pittsburgh Steelers stocking stuffers to ease you into the holiday following Mike Tomlin’s...
After Steelers coach Mike Tomlin pledges support, DK Metcalf’s 2-game suspension upheldVideo

Coach Mike Tomlin is supporting Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf in the wake of a two-game suspension that was handed down by the NFL on Monday. Metcalf was suspended after his confrontation with a fan at Ford Field in the first half of the Steelers’ game Sunday against the...
Penguins’ struggles continue with loss to Maple Leafs

Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas feels the team he has assembled can be better. It’s difficult to do much worse than what it has offered throughout most of December, as wins have been as rare as sunlight. That trend continued Tuesday with a 6-3 loss to the...
Pirates add another slugger by signing Ryan O’Hearn to 2-year, $29 million free agent deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates were seeking to add another power bat to their lineup, preferably one who could fill a corner infield or outfield spot or serve as a designated hitter. They got all three in Ryan O’Hearn. O’Hearn, a 2025 All-Star who is a middle-of-the-order bat and can play first...
3 Steelers named to Pro Bowl roster, including 1st-timer Ben Skowronek

Making the Pro Bowl roster is an rite of passage for T.J. Watt and Jalen Ramsey. The Pittsburgh Steelers defensive stars were selected to the games Tuesday — Watt for the eighth consecutive season. They will be joined on the Pro Bowl roster by a newcomer, special teams player Ben...
Ohio beats UNLV in Frisco Bowl to run bowl winning streak to 7

FRISCO, Texas — Sieh Bangura rushed for 149 yards and a touchdown and Ohio beat UNLV, 17-10, on Tuesday night to win the Frisco Bowl. The Bobcats (9-4) have won their last seven bowl games — dating to 2017 — after losing eight of their first 10. Defensive coordinator and...
If Ravens lose Saturday, Mike Tomlin may change Steelers personnel with division title in hand

Depending on the outcome of another game played Saturday night, the Pittsburgh Steelers could be champions of the AFC North before they step on the field Sunday to play the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field. If the Baltimore Ravens (7-8) lose their game at the Green Bay Packers in...
Mike Tomlin ‘hopeful’ that OLB T.J. Watt can resume practicing this week following lung injury

T.J. Watt rejoined the Pittsburgh Steelers at their practice facility after undergoing surgery on a partially collapsed lung. The next step is rejoining his teammates on the practice field, and that could take place this week. “I’m hopeful,” coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday at his weekly press conference. Watt has...
Penn State defensive starter, Aliquippa native reportedly won’t play in Pinstripe Bowl

On an already thin defensive unit, Penn State is now losing another veteran starter for the Pinstripe Bowl against Clemson. Sixth-year senior defensive end Zuriah Fisher is not with the team and will not participate in Saturday’s game, according to On3 and 247Sports. He is still listed on the Penn...
Western Kentucky rallies to a New Orleans Bowl victory, beating Southern Miss

NEW ORLEANS — Quarterback Maverick McIvor came off the bench to lead three second-half touchdown drives and Western Kentucky rallied to beat Southern Mississippi, 27-16, on Tuesday night to win the New Orleans Bowl at Caesars Superdome. Coach Tyson Helton has led the Hilltoppers (9-4) to a bowl game in...
Packers QB Malik Willis says he’ll be ready if Jordan Love isn’t available against Ravens

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis said his throwing shoulder is feeling better, and he expects to be available for Saturday’s game against Baltimore if starter Jordan Love remains in the concussion protocol. “I try to take it one day at a time, but I would...
Jets place QB Justin Fields on injured reserve, ending disappointing season

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Justin Fields’ season is officially over. And perhaps, too, his brief tenure with the New York Jets. Coach Aaron Glenn announced Tuesday that Fields was placed on season-ending injured reserve with a knee injury that sidelined him the past three games. “It wasn’t getting as better...

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