Led by top prospect Konnor Griffin, Pirates boast Baseball America’s No. 1 farm system
Boosted by shortstop Konnor Griffin, baseball’s No. 1 prospect, the Pittsburgh Pirates can claim the sport’s top farm system according to Baseball America rankings released Wednesday. The Pirates boast four of Baseball America’s top 100 prospects: Griffin, right-handed pitcher Bubba Chandler (No. 15), outfielder Edward Florentino (No. 28) and right-hander...
Offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio among 5 coaches hired by Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers hired Brian Angelichio as offensive coordinator, choosing a candidate who spent the past four seasons working with one of the NFL’s young, innovative coaches. Angelichio, 53, served as pass game coordinator and tight ends coach for the Minnesota Vikings under Kevin O’Connell since 2022. He had previous...
Free from ‘sports prison,’ Winter Games athletes get chance to enjoy Olympics without a covid lockdown
In some ways, the goals Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris set for the Milan Cortina Olympics are the same ones he set in his three previous appearances at the Games. “Landing when it matters, landing how I want to, landing my hardest tricks and walking away with some hardware,” he said....
Pittsburgh Marathon officials expect record participation in 2026
The 2026 Pittsburgh Marathon’s weekend of events will be May 1-3, and runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to register before the next price increase set for Thursday. “The Pittsburgh Marathon has always been about more than the finish line — it’s about bringing people together...
Mark Madden: The Penguins have to stop beating themselves with playoffs hanging in the balance
With the Pittsburgh Penguins sitting second in the NHL’s Metropolitan Division as the Olympics break approaches, the presumptuous among you ask if they’re capable of a playoff run. But it’s far from certain that they’re capable of making the playoffs. Their last three games confirm such. They flirted with disaster...
Kamin Science Center hosts ‘immersive’ NFL Films documentary about Western Pa.’s rich football history
Western Pennsylvania’s storied football history is chronicled in a first-of-its-kind NFL Films documentary to be screened at Kamin Science Center for the next two months. “The Football Town” is a nearly 50-minute documentary narrated by Plum native Pat McAfee and featuring appearances by Pittsburgh Steelers legends Bill Cowher, Jerome Bettis,...
Steelers Nation Radio’s Matt Williamson embraces Patrick Graham as DC, is intrigued by idea of Malik Willis at QBVideo
Pittsburgh Steelers fans should be on board with the hirings of Mike McCarthy and Patrick Graham. They should also be intrigued by the idea of Malik Willis becoming the team’s quarterback. But they better dial back the enthusiasm on Will Howard, and the notion of selecting a quarterback in the...
Penguins’ Connor Dewar reaches new heights as offensive contributor
When it comes to generating consistent offense, Connor Dewar has some thoughts on how goals and assists usually come to be. “Putting up offensive numbers, I think it’s almost kind of a perfect storm,” the Pittsburgh Penguins winger said. “You’ve got to have some puck luck, you’ve got to have...
Penguins forward prospect Melvin Fernstrom assigned to AHL
Pittsburgh Penguins forward prospect Melvin Fernstrom is set to begin a new chapter in his career with news of his assignment to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League on Wednesday. Fernstrom, 19, had spent the season playing for Orebro of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) in his native country. That...
20 years after Willie Parker’s Super Bowl run, his Steelers teammates recall how they turned him looseVideo
From 1992-98, safety Darren Perry wore a black-and-gold Pittsburgh Steeler uniform with No. 39 on the back. However, on Feb. 5, 2006, in Detroit, Mich., Perry was wearing a headset and a Steelers ball cap as the team’s defensive backs coach. He watched as someone else in his old jersey...
First Call: Cam Heyward wants to stay in Pittsburgh; ex-Steeler’s high praise for new DC Patrick Graham
Steelers defensive captain Cameron Heyward claims he wants to keep playing in Pittsburgh. A former Steeler is pumping the tires of the club’s new defensive coordinator. A familiar college coaching name is switching Big Ten teams. And we look at a busy night for local college basketball. All that in...
Pirates by Position: Endy Rodriguez, Rafael Flores look to fit in at catcher
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ starting lineup included Endy Rodriguez on Opening Day and Rafael Flores in the season finale, but the 25-year-olds will start spring training wondering where they fit into the roster. Although both are catchers who can play first base, the majority of their major-league starts came at the...
Shocked by Mike Tomlin’s exit, Cam Heyward speaks highly of Mike McCarthy
Cameron Heyward was stunned when Mike Tomlin resigned as the Pittsburgh Steelers coach, a decision that leaves him navigating the first coaching change of his 15-year career. The 36-year-old defensive captain said he’d grown used to stability and didn’t believe the season would end with Tomlin’s exit. “I think that’s...
Minnesota athletes head into Olympics with concerns about turmoil back homeVideo
ST. PAUL, Minn. — As excitement has built and focus has sharpened in preparation for the Winter Olympics, biathlete and Minnesota native Luci Anderson has been jarred at times by thoughts of home. One day last week, while Anderson watched from Italy, her family members marched among thousands of people...
Doberman pinscher named Penny wins best in show at the 150th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
NEW YORK — The dog was Penny. The win was priceless. A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, netting U.S. show dogs’ most coveted prize — and giving veteran Andy Linton another win after nearly four decades. Linton got...
Pitt can’t keep pace with No. 18 Virginia, as Panthers drop 2nd ranked road game in a row
Tough sledding remains ahead for Pitt, with last weekend’s contest at No. 22 Clemson the first of four games against ranked teams in a five-game span. Following that defeat, Pitt traveled to John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville for a game Tuesday vs. No. 18 Virginia. Not since Feb. 13,...
Penguins lose to Islanders in OT in division showdown
Despite having forward Bryan Rust rejoin the lineup, the Pittsburgh Penguins suffered a rollicking 5-4 loss in overtime to the New York Islanders at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. on Tuesday. The result cluttered up the competition for second place in the Metropolitan Division. Despite the loss, the Penguins (28-15-12,...
Macdonald’s focus on defense a perfect fit for Seahawks heading into Super Bowl
SEATTLE — Long before the Seattle Seahawks reached their fourth Super Bowl, coach Mike Macdonald donned a blue, gas station attendant-style shirt with a team logo on the chest. He made the fashion statement after the Seahawks put the finishing touches on their 2025 draft, just as he and president...
Report: Steelers running backs coach Eddie Faulkner headed to AFC North rival
Running backs coach Eddie Faulkner reportedly is headed to a division rival after seven seasons on the Pittsburgh Steelers staff. Faulkner, 48, is expected to take the same job with the Baltimore Ravens under new coach Jesse Minter, according to NFL Network. Under Faulkner’s watch, the Steelers’ backfield tandem of...
James Harden goes to Cavaliers, Darius Garland to Clippers in deal of All-Star guards
James Harden is headed to the Cleveland Cavaliers, with the Los Angeles Clippers agreeing to send the 11-time All-Star back to the Eastern Conference during his highest-scoring season in six years, according to multiple reports Tuesday night. ESPN was first to report the deal was finalized. The Cavaliers are giving...
Where are they now? After losing starting lineup to portal, Robert Morris men’s basketball team forges ahead
If it were simple, it stands to reason that way more mid-major college basketball teams would be thriving. Outside of the bluebloods, however, the process of assembling a championship-caliber team in this age of name, image and likeness (NIL) rights doesn’t come with a guarantee. The pieces just might not...
Detroit Lions fan files $100 million lawsuit against Steelers’ DK Metcalf and others
A Detroit Lions fan involved in an altercation with Pittsburgh Steelers player DK Metcalf has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the receiver and others, alleging he was assaulted and later defamed as a racist. The lawsuit filed by Ryan Kennedy’s attorney Jonathan Marko names Metcalf, the Pittsburgh Steelers, retired...
Sam Darnold’s season as a backup with the 49ers helped him reach the Super Bowl
SAN JOSE, Calif. — San Darnold’s NFL career had hit rock bottom when he arrived in San Francisco in 2023 after failing at two spots to live up to his high draft billing. Less than three years later, he’s ready to step on football’s biggest stage as the starting quarterback...
Todd Monken gives passionate outline of his vision as he’s introduced as the Browns’ coach
BEREA, Ohio — Todd Monken was a surprise choice to become the Cleveland Browns’ head coach. In his introductory news conference Tuesday, Monken tried to reassure those unfamiliar with his background by delivering an emotionally charged outline of his vision and philosophy. “There’s something that I’ve kind of always lived...
‘Couldn’t be paired with a better guy’: Steelers’ Mike McCarthy, Omar Khan go way back
Omar Khan certainly feels the frustration from Pittsburgh Steelers fans over the organization’s lack of a playoff win for nine years. He understands that fan perspective because he’s lived it as a fan. Actually, to a much higher degree. Now the Steelers’ general manager, Khan was born in New Orleans...
