U.S. Government’s Patent and Trademark Office brings NIL education to NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
Name, image and likeness (NIL) has become a household turn of phrase when it comes to athletes safeguarding their brand with their goals of building financial security. The U.S. Government’s Patent and Trademark Office is in Pittsburgh for the NFL Draft through Saturday, and America’s Branding Agency hopes to provide...
Photos: Fans arrive on North Shore as NFL Draft clock hits zero
Are you ready for some football? The 2026 NFL Draft, a much-anticipated three-day event, begins in Downtown Pittsburgh and on the North Shore....
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is seeking counseling and will miss Day 3 of the NFL draft
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is seeking counseling and will not be with the team for Day 3 of the NFL Draft on Saturday, following the publication of photos of the coach and longtime NFL reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort. “As I said the other day, I...
Penguins goaltender Stuart Skinner is no stranger to rebounding from 3-0 deficitVideo
PHILADELPHIA — The history is hideous to peruse. And the math is even worse to look at. In the 213 instances throughout the NHL’s 108 years of existence in which a best-of-seven series has seen one participant race out to a 3-0 advantage, that team has claimed victory in 209...
New Steeler Michael Pittman Jr. endorses WRs Jordyn Tyson, Makai Lemon as potential draft choices
New Steeler wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. remembers his draft day experience. He was selected with the second pick in the second round by the Indianapolis Colts. “I was in my draft training apartment with my wife, my brother and my nephews. I got called, and then I went fishing,”...
Here are maps for the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
Trying to figure out how to navigate NFL Draft week in Pittsburgh — and what to check out while you’re there? Fans will find most of the action centered in two key areas: the North Shore and Point State Park. The NFL has released maps for both zones, which are...
Pirates farm report for April 22, 2026: Hunter Barco, 2 relievers throw 4-hit shutout for Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple A, 8-15) gave up four hits and smoked St. Paul (Twins), 12-0. LHP Hunter Barco (1-0, 2.45) started and went five innings, allowing one hit with five strikeouts and two walks. RHP Justin Meis (3.86) followed with two one-hit innings and RHP Cam Sanders (2.25) closed it out...
Steelers receiver Michael Pittman, top draft prospects turn spotlight to girls flag football
In the midst of a wild and hectic week in Pittsburgh, girls flag football took center stage Wednesday afternoon. Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., NFL Draft prospects Ty Simpson and Jordyn Tyson and U.S. women’s national team players Vanita Krouch and Isabella Geraci took part in the Toyota NFL...
Pirates scorch Rangers with 4 runs in 9th inningVideo
Pittsburgh Pirates pinch hitter Jake Mangum didn’t deliver the go-ahead run with a heroic hit that sent the baseball screaming into the outfield. He left that honor to Oneil Cruz. Instead, Mangum’s at-bat saw him shorten his swing and hit a high bouncing ball that allowed Nick Gonzales to beat...
Penguins on brink of elimination after penalty-filled loss to Flyers in Game 3
PHILADELPHIA – The Pittsburgh Penguins know exactly what the Philadelphia Flyers are all about. Chaos is their brand as much as their garish orange jerseys. And despite possessing a full realization of how their most enduring rival will go about their business, the Penguins look completely overwhelmed by the Flyers’...
Chris Harlan’s Steelers mock draft: If team gets chance to pick Penn State guard, take it
The Pittsburgh Steelers partially addressed one of their biggest needs by trading for receiver Michael Pittman Jr. in March, but the team’s offensive line went largely unaddressed in free agency. They can fix that in the NFL Draft. The Steelers need a replacement for left guard Isaac Seumalo, who signed...
Chris Adamski’s Steelers mock draft: Start with playmaking WR, worry about O-line later
After a free-agency period in which general manager Omar Khan did an excellent job filling out the top of the depth chart across offense and defense, the initial general consensus was the Pittsburgh Steelers would not have to draft for need. As that draft clock on the North Shore ticks...
Penguins recall goaltender Sergei Murashov from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
PHILADELPHIA — The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled rookie goaltender Sergei Murashov from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL) on Wednesday. This transaction was made in advance of the Game 3 of a first-round playoff series between the Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Murashov, who was sitting in...
ACC’s new coaches at Virginia Tech, California, Stanford get 1st looks at teams in spring drills
James Franklin is eager to replicate success from a long run at Penn State now that he is preparing for his first season at Virginia Tech as one of the ACC’s three incoming coaches. That included hiring the man he ultimately replaced — Brent Pry, fired last year in his...
Spring quarterback battles fading away in Big Ten
Quarterback competitions traditionally have been the focal point of spring football when a team has lost its starter from the previous season. Look no further than the Big Ten to see how those battles are becoming a thing of the past. There will be eight new starters in the conference...
Photos: Inside the NFL Experience on the North Shore
Members of the media had the opportunity to interact in the NFL Draft Experience at Acrisure Stadium during a behind-the-scenes tour on Wednesday....
5 local golfers advance to U.S. Open final qualifier
The United States Golf Association’s 126th Open championship will be played June 18-21 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y. Five local players have hopes to be part of the final field after taking the first step Tuesday at the USGA local open qualifier at The Club at Nevillewood....
Penguins turn to Justin Brazeau to boost 2nd-chance scoring near the net
PHILADELPHIA — There aren’t many scenarios in which dressing a 6-foot-6, 232-pound buffalo of a power forward like Justin Brazeau would make your lineup smaller. Though when the guy he is replacing is the tallest player in franchise history — Elmer Soderblom is measured at 6-8, 252 pounds — there...
With NFL’s eyes on North Shore, Steelers football staff will be plotting team’s future on the South Side
Mike McCarthy first worked on an NFL coaching staff in 1993. A Super Bowl winner and potential future Hall of Famer, McCarthy has seemingly seen it all over that time. Well, except for one thing. “I laugh,” the Pittsburgh Steelers coach said this week, “because my mother asks me every...
‘Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’: Top NFL Draft prospects ready to take center stage in Pittsburgh
Fernando Mendoza’s decision to skip the NFL Draft festivities put David Bailey in an enviable position. With Mendoza opting to spend Thursday night in Miami with family and friends, Bailey is in line to be the first player to walk across the stage outside Acrisure Stadium and hug NFL commissioner...
Penguins forward Justin Brazeau expected to rejoin lineup for Game 3
PHILADELPHIA — Pittsburgh Penguins forward Justin Brazeau is expected to rejoin his team’s lineup for Game 3 of his team’s first-round series against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Wednesday. Coach Dan Muse declined to confirm the composition of his lineup but during a morning skate, Brazeau...
NFL Draft top prospect profile: Fernando Mendoza, Indiana QB
TribLive is highlighting the top prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The three-day event is Thursday-Saturday. Fernando Mendoza Position: Quarterback Height/weight: 6-foot-4¾/236 pounds College: Indiana The Las Vegas Raiders are on the clock and haven’t hidden their affinity for Mendoza as the No. 1 pick. The...
Riverhounds, First National Bank reach naming rights deal for stadiumVideo
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC will have a new name on the club’s South Shore stadium after announcing First National Bank as a naming rights partner Wednesday. The picturesque home of the Riverhounds professional men’s soccer team and Pittsburgh Riveters women’s soccer team will be called F.N.B. Stadium, replacing the former Highmark...
Cup of Joe (Starkey): Domed stadium for Steelers? Art Rooney II has the perfect take
Cup of Joe: Starkey on sports in 400 words or less (sometimes more) I am saddened to report the following, but it’s true: By the year 2031, the majority of NFL teams will have a domed stadium. It’s all about the revenue, of course (the answer to all your questions...
Mark Madden: Why are the Steelers letting Aaron Rodgers drag them around again?
Aaron Rodgers still hasn’t agreed to play a second season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. What’s the holdup? Ex-Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch suspects it’s about money. ESPN’s Adam Schefter says that’s not the case. The stooge media says Rodgers’ return is a lock. That the Steelers know with certainty when Rodgers...