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U mad, bro?: Cam Heyward, Keeanu Benton, Broderick Jones take heat from Steelers fans even after win
After the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Jets, 34-32, on Sunday, quarterback Aaron Rodgers summed up the victory perfectly. “The best part about Week 1 victories like this is there’s so much correctable tape,” Rodgers said. “It’s like a coach’s dream journal. To win, but also to have some correctable moments?...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 10, 2025: Konnor Griffin collects 3 hits, 5th homer with Curve
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 79-60) cruised to a 8-3 win over Iowa (Cubs). RHP Drake Fellows (4.53) started and went 4⅔ innings, giving up a solo home run among three hits, walking four and striking out five. RHP Ryder Ryan (6-1, 4.57) tossed 3⅓ innings of relief, giving up two runs on...
How do the Ravens keep losing games they should win?Video
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — In a sense, the Baltimore Ravens had one job this season: stay out of their own way. They’re 0 for 1 so far. Last weekend’s 41-40 loss at Buffalo was every bit the thriller neutral fans were looking for, but for the Ravens it was yet...
Ravens’ Lamar Jackson apologizes to Bills fan he exchanged shoves with last weekendVideo
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Lamar Jackson apologized to the fan he exchanged shoves with during Baltimore’s loss at Buffalo last weekend. Several Ravens were celebrating behind the corner of the end zone after a touchdown. A fan reached out and gave receiver DeAndre Hopkins a little shove to the helmet,...
Packers’ Micah Parsons compares Commanders’ Dan Quinn to father figure heading into matchup
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons remains grateful to Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn, even though they’re no longer together in Dallas. Quinn was Dallas’ defensive coordinator during Parsons’ first three seasons with the Cowboys. They became NFC East rivals last year when Washington hired...
Pirates waste Paul Skenes’ latest gem in extra-inning loss to Orioles
Another dominant start from Paul Skenes was wasted Wednesday night at Camden Yards in Baltimore as the Pirates lost to the Orioles in extra innings for the second straight night, 2-1. With the bases loaded in the 10th inning, Orioles right fielder Dylan Beavers squared up a 3-2 fastball on...
Scottie Scheffler leads Ryder Cup crew in Napa
Scottie Scheffler was on the tee with three other Ryder Cup teammates during a practice round at the Procore Championship, a rare sight at a regular PGA Tour event in September. His caddie, Ted Scott, was offering options on which club to hit and the best lines, along with information...
Jets cut WR Xavier Gipson after his costly fumble in season-opening loss to SteelersVideo
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Xavier Gipson is out of a job after a costly fumble in the New York Jets’ season-opening loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Coach Aaron Glenn confirmed that the team released the wide receiver, but he insisted Wednesday he wasn’t trying to send a message about accountability...
49ers’ Brock Purdy a ‘long shot’ to play Sunday with toe injury, could miss multiple weeksVideo
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is a “long shot” to play Sunday against the New Orleans Saints and could miss multiple weeks because of a toe injury. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday that Purdy was unable to practice and could miss some time after getting...
8 years after almost connecting with the Steelers on draft night, Jabrill Peppers happy he has now
Separately and on consecutive days this week, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and veteran NFL safety Jabrill Peppers acknowledged they had eyes for each other during the lead-up to the 2017 draft. It never will be known with certainty if the Steelers would have selected Peppers with the No. 30...
Longtime Seahawk DK Metcalf downplays facing them in 1st home game with Steelers
Bemused by the multiple attempts to elicit a change of tone, DK Metcalf finally had enough. Smiling, he playfully mocked the reporters gathered around him. “Y’all are gonna make it a big deal,” Metcalf said of facing his former team, “but I’m not.” Try as they collectively might via several...
Shaquille O’Neal gifts Pittsburgh wrestler ‘Firefly’ new carVideo
When Shaquille O’Neal discovered Tamara Humphries’ wrestling page online and asked how he could support her, she responded with one request: a new car. The Pitt Johnstown freshman wrestler known as “Firefly” is a Brashear High School alumna and spoke out on social media that she’s struggled to attend wrestling...
Steelers’ Broderick Jones ready to work on ‘everything’ after forgettable debut at left tackle
Broderick Jones didn’t want to start his season that way. He didn’t want Aaron Rodgers to be sacked on the first snap. He didn’t want to be responsible — directly or otherwise — for three of the four sacks taken by Rodgers in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 34-32 victory Sunday against...
To Pitt’s coordinators, Panthers are an unfinished product on both sides of ballVideo
Pitt defensive coordinator Randy Bates quickly made it apparent that inside the Panthers’ 2-0 start, things have been far from perfect on his side of the ball. Through two weeks, Pitt has allowed a combined 26 points against Duquesne and Central Michigan, moving past those nonconference foes without many issues....
Pirates to celebrate Roberto Clemente Day with Spanish-speaking broadcast, day of service
The Pittsburgh Pirates and SportsNet Pittsburgh will air a Spanish-speaking broadcast to celebrate Roberto Clemente Day when the Bucs host the Cubs at 6:40 p.m. Monday. “El día de Roberto Clemente: Los Piratas en español” will air on SNP+ and the SNP 360 app, honoring the legacy of the Pirates...
Ex-Penguins assistant coach Pierre McGuire to join radio broadcasts in limited capacity
Former Pittsburgh Penguins assistant coach Pierre McGuire will be joining the team’s radio broadcasts in a limited capacity next season. Per a social media posting from the team’s radio network, McGuire will participate in pre- and post-game broadcasts for 41 games as well as a handful of shows on Saturday...
Pirates pitchers Braxton Ashcraft, Mike Burrows taking advantage of various opportunities
Braxton Ashcraft and Mike Burrows have shown the Pirates what they are capable of during their rookie seasons. The two right-handers have produced ERAs of 2.47 and 3.99, respectively, while taking the ball in a multitude of situations. Burrows, who was called up April 24, has started 17 games and...
Steelers place Malik Harrison, Skylar Thompson on injured reserve, announce Jabrill Peppers signing
Safety Jabrill Peppers officially joined the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday, but he wasn’t the only player added to the 53-man roster. Cornerback James Pierre was signed from the practice squad, and the Steelers placed two players on injured reserve. Linebacker Malik Harrison and quarterback Skylar Thompson were added to the...
Penguins announce roster for Prospect Challenge event
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced their roster for the upcoming Prospect Challenge event in Buffalo. Forwards — Tristan Broz, Atley Calvert, Jordan Charron, Kale Dach, Brayden Edwards, Max Graham, Avery Hayes, Travis Hayes, Ben Kindel, Gabe Klassen, Ville Koivunen, Ryan Miller, Nolan Renwick, Carter Sanderson Defensemen — Quinn Beauchesne, Harrison Brunicke,...
Mark Madden: Steelers don’t have solution for Broderick Jones’ struggles
The Pittsburgh Steelers have problems. Some can be fixed. The eventual return of injured rookie defensive lineman Derrick Harmon should help the run defense, which got gashed this past Sunday at New York. The rushing attack has two established pros in Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell. If neither step forward,...
First Call: Terry Bradshaw changes his tune on Aaron Rodgers; something to watch with the refs in Steelers-Seahawks
In Wednesday’s “First Call,” Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw is singing a different tune about Aaron Rodgers. The fancy stats seem to like Justin Fields’ performance better than how Rodgers played in the Steelers’ win over New York on Sunday. We know the officiating crew for this week’s...
Tim Benz: The easier the analysis, the harder the answers for Steelers’ run defense
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin knows what needs to improve when it comes to his team’s struggling run defense. “I want us to be stouter,” Tomlin said Tuesday. OK. Great. Sounds good. We’ll see everybody Sunday at Acrisure Stadium against the Seattle Seahawks. Problem identified. Problem solved. Of course,...
Did the Steelers get ‘hosed’ by the officials in New York? CBS rules analyst Gene Steratore weighs in
After Sunday’s 34-32 season-opening win in New York, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said that he believed the Steelers “got hosed” by the officials on a crucial call late in the game. It turns out he may have been right. With just over a minute remaining in the game, trailing...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 9, 2025: Despite homer from Callan Moss, Greensboro drops playoff opener
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 78-60) gave up seven runs in the top of the 11th and lost 7-0 to Iowa (Cubs). RHP Ryan Harbin (1-1, 18.36) took the loss, allowing seven runs, six earned, on two hits and three walks while recording one out. RHP Brandan Bidois (0.00) pitched two scoreless innings,...
Steelers injury report: Joey Porter Jr. does not practice, Nick Herbig limited
Three days after leaving the season opener during the second half because of a hamstring injury, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. did not participate in the first practice of the week. The top reserve at outside linebacker, Nick Herbig, was listed as a limited participant on the injury report....
