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Why not interview young Rams assistants? Art II: McCarthy was ‘obvious decision’ for Steelers

Until word broke early Saturday afternoon that Greenfield’s Mike McCarthy had agreed to be the Pittsburgh Steelers’ next coach, many from the outside assumed the team would take the route it has for decades in selecting its next leader. A young, defensive-oriented assistant who’d never been a head coach before....
Can Penguins sustain playoff pace? They know they’ve got to prove it daily

If the playoffs started today, the Pittsburgh Penguins would … probably be confused as to why the playoffs were starting in late January. But were the schedule to be thrown asunder and the postseason opened with snow — way too much of it — still on the ground, the Penguins...
Coco Gauff’s racket-shattering exit at Aussie Open means Aryna Sabalenka will meet Elina Svitolina in semis

MELBOURNE, Australia — A searing hot day turned into a sweltering night at the Australian Open and eventually Coco Gauff let off steam, shattering her racket after a lopsided loss to Elina Svitolina that cost her a place in the semifinals. Day 10 of the season-opening major began with top-ranked...
Steelers introduce new coach Mike McCarthyVideo

Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II and general manager Omar Khan introduced Mike McCarthy as the franchise’s new coach Tuesday in the PNC Champions Club at Acrisure Stadium. McCarthy became the Steelers’ fourth coach since 1969 when the team announced his hiring. We have named Mike McCarthy the 17th head...
Bills promote offensive coordinator Joe Brady to take over as head coach

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills stayed in-house by promoting offensive coordinator Joe Brady as their new head coach on Tuesday, in a move that provides continuity to a Josh Allen-led perennial winner that has accomplished everything short of reaching a Super Bowl. The team announced Brady agreed to...
Penguins defenseman Jack St. Ivany sidelined following hand surgery

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jack St. Ivany will be sidelined for at least two months after undergoing surgery to address an unspecified left hand injury. The team announced his status on Tuesday afternoon. St. Ivany was injured during a 3-2 road win against the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday. He did not...
Duke, QB Darian Mensah reach settlement to resolve legal fight over his transfer

Duke and Darian Mensah have reached a settlement in their legal fight over the quarterback’s plan to transfer, clearing the way for him to move on. The school and Mensah’s agency released statements Tuesday confirming a deal without providing any details. It came roughly a week after Duke filed a...
Pirates’ Spencer Horwitz excited to have more offensive firepower in lineup

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ returning players have shared their excitement regarding how the club has navigated the offseason, acquiring a multitude of proven big-leaguers. First baseman Ryan O’Hearn, second baseman Brandon Lowe, outfielder Jake Mangum and relievers Mason Montgomery and Gregory Soto should help the club immediately in 2026. Spencer Horwitz,...
Mark Madden: If Jason Robertson is available, the Penguins have to act

It could be media-driven fantasy, but the Pittsburgh Penguins might have a legitimate chance to get star winger Jason Robertson from Dallas, either via trade before the season’s March 6 deadline or by signing him to an offer sheet when Robertson becomes a restricted free agent in the offseason. The...
Joe Starkey’s Mailbag: Will Howard isn’t really the Steelers’ plan at quarterback … is he?

You ask. I answer. It’s time for a weekly Q&A mailbag that appears Tuesdays at TribLive.com. We had a banner Week 1 that’ll be tough to top. But that’s why we lift all them weights. Most of the questions come via “X,” but you can also hit me up jraystarkey@gmail.com....
First Call: Teryl Austin misses out on Washington job; another Steelers assistant interviews in Dallas

A former Pittsburgh Steelers assistant coach is eyeing a new NFC East job, while another is still hunting for an opportunity. A Steelers player is pulling out of the Pro Bowl. His replacement is ironic. And the Pitt basketball team is trying to get back on the winning track. All...
Tim Benz: Art Rooney II’s comments about Mike McCarthy are revealing in spots, frustrating in others

Before Mike McCarthy speaks for the first time as Pittsburgh Steelers coach on Tuesday afternoon, we really need to go over some of the things team president Art Rooney II said about him over the weekend. Instead of just a quick comment in a press release, Steelers.com posted a full...
Penguins object to forward Bryan Rust’s 3-game suspensionVideo

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust was suspended three games as the result of an illegal check to the head of Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser. The NHL announced the punitive measure Tuesday afternoon. Rust struck Boeser late in regulation during the Penguins’ 3-2 road win against the Canucks on Sunday....
Rangers trade Carson Soucy to Islanders in surprise move

NEW YORK — The New York Rangers’ sell-off that general manger Chris Drury warned fans would be coming as part of a retooling process is now underway. They traded defenseman Carson Soucy to the crosstown-rival New York Islanders on Monday in exchange for a third-round pick in this year’s draft....
Penn State men fall to Ohio State for 7th loss in row

COLUMBUS, Ohio — John Mobley Jr. scored 25 points to help Ohio State hold off Penn State, 84-78, on Monday night. Mobley made 7 of 14 shots with five 3-pointers and all six of his free throws for the Buckeyes (14-6, 6-4 Big Ten). He added five assists and three...
McCarthy must hit ground running once he officially is introduced

The Pittsburgh Steelers completed their coaching search in less than two weeks, but now newly hired head coach Mike McCarthy has decisions to make and trips to take. The Steelers officially will introduce McCarthy with a news conference at 2 p.m. Tuesday, but he probably won’t have much time to...

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