Friday, December 19, 2025

Steelers part ways with Randy Fichtner, 2 assistants

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers' playoff flameout cost offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner and two assistants their jobs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Tomlin: a lot of work ahead after Steelers' playoff flameout

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin understands change is inevitable, though the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers head coach also knows his organization has avoided it more than most.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

What now? Steelers face uncertain future after quick exit

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers left no doubt last spring.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

What now? Steelers face uncertain future after quick exit

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers left no doubt last spring.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

End of an era? Steelers facing big questions after loss

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger and Maurkice Pouncey sat on the bench, their 11th season together over. Their future uncertain. Their pain obvious.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Same old Browns? Hardly. Cleveland drills Steelers 48-37

PITTSBURGH (AP) — So much for the weight of history. Or practicing. Or having your head coach on the sideline. Or an emotional leader on the field.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

End of an era? Steelers facing big questions after loss

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger and Maurkice Pouncey sat on the bench, their 11th season together over. Their future uncertain. Their pain obvious.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Same old Browns? Hardly. Cleveland drills Steelers 48-37

PITTSBURGH (AP) — So much for the weight of history. Or practicing. Or having your head coach on the sideline. Or an emotional leader on the field.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Cam can; Versatile Steelers DB Sutton ready for playoff test

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cam Sutton isn't picky. He can't afford to be. The Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back has spent too much time during his four seasons in the league bouncing around from spot to spot.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Cam can; Versatile Steelers DB Sutton ready for playoff test

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cam Sutton isn't picky. He can't afford to be. The Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back has spent too much time during his four seasons in the league bouncing around from spot to spot.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Short-handed Browns face tough, familiar task in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Cleveland Browns waited nearly two decades to return to the playoffs. To extend their breakthrough season, they'll have to do it without their unflappable first-year coach in a place where the franchise's shortcomings are put into stark relief:
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Short-handed Browns face tough, familiar task in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Cleveland Browns waited nearly two decades to return to the playoffs. To extend their breakthrough season, they'll have to do it without their unflappable first-year coach in a place where the franchise's shortcomings are put into stark relief:
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Ticking clock? Time running out for Steelers veterans

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The opportunities are dwindling.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Ticking clock? Time running out for Steelers veterans

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The opportunities are dwindling.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

New faces, same expectations for Crosby, Penguins

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The number of players who helped the Pittsburgh Penguins to consecutive Stanley Cup titles is dwindling.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Steelers enter playoffs confident late fade wasn't an omen

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin offered a very on-brand answer when asked whether he's comfortable with where his team is at heading into the playoffs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Steelers enter playoffs confident late fade wasn't an omen

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin offered a very on-brand answer when asked whether he's comfortable with where his team is at heading into the playoffs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Steelers QB Rudolph shows poise in return to Cleveland

Mason Rudolph found closure, it seems, with Myles Garrett in his return to Cleveland. The Pittsburgh Steelers backup quarterback may have found a longer-term future in the NFL, too.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Steelers QB Rudolph shows poise in return to Cleveland

Mason Rudolph found closure, it seems, with Myles Garrett in his return to Cleveland. The Pittsburgh Steelers backup quarterback may have found a longer-term future in the NFL, too.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Garrett, Rudolph in no mood to rehash career-altering brawl

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The scene is forever ingrained in whatever becomes of Myles Garrett and Mason Rudolph's respective NFL careers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Garrett, Rudolph in no mood to rehash career-altering brawl

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The scene is forever ingrained in whatever becomes of Myles Garrett and Mason Rudolph's respective NFL careers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Steelers WR Claypool taking breakout rookie season in stride

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The initial splash Chase Claypool made quickly turned into a tidal wave, one opposing defenses could no longer ignore.
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Steelers WR Claypool taking breakout rookie season in stride

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The initial splash Chase Claypool made quickly turned into a tidal wave, one opposing defenses could no longer ignore.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Steelers to sit Roethlisberger for finale against Browns

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to let Ben Roethlisberger rest up for the playoffs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Steelers to sit Roethlisberger for finale against Browns

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to let Ben Roethlisberger rest up for the playoffs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Steelers can exhale after a wearying run to AFC North title

PITTSBURGH (AP) — This time, JuJu Smith-Schuster
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Colts' playoff path grows complicated after loss to Steelers

PITTSBURGH (AP) — For more than 40 minutes, things came easily for the Indianapolis Colts. The defense overwhelmed Pittsburgh's lifeless offense. Rookie running back Jonathan Taylor twice
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Steelers rally past Colts to end skid, lock up AFC North

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Their once-promising season on the brink of a full-out collapse, the Pittsburgh Steelers headed to the locker room for halftime at Heinz Field on Sunday still searching for the team that began the season with 11 straight victories.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Colts' playoff path grows complicated after loss to Steelers

PITTSBURGH (AP) — For more than 40 minutes, things came easily for the Indianapolis Colts. The defense overwhelmed Pittsburgh's lifeless offense. Rookie running back Jonathan Taylor twice
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Steelers rally past Colts to end skid, lock up AFC North

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Their once-promising season on the brink of a full-out collapse, the Pittsburgh Steelers headed to the locker room for halftime at Heinz Field on Sunday still searching for the team that began the season with 11 straight victories.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Pirates trade slugger Josh Bell to Nationals

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Bell embraced everything about being a Pittsburgh Pirate. He understood as the club retooled following the departure of stars
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Colts, Steelers meet while heading in opposite directions

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger doesn't want to talk about the end, whenever it might come. There's too much to worry about in the present for the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback to look too far down the road.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Pirates trade slugger Josh Bell to Nationals

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Bell embraced everything about being a Pittsburgh Pirate. He understood as the club retooled following the departure of stars
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Colts, Steelers meet while heading in opposite directions

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger doesn't want to talk about the end, whenever it might come. There's too much to worry about in the present for the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback to look too far down the road.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Colts, Steelers meet while heading in opposite directions

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger doesn't want to talk about the end, whenever it might come. There's too much to worry about in the present for the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback to look too far down the road.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Pirates trade slugger Josh Bell to Nationals

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Bell embraced everything about being a Pittsburgh Pirate. He understood as the club retooled following the departure of stars
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Steelers QB Roethlisberger on slide: "I need to play better"

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger, the father of three young children, used a very father of three young children word to describe why he's come under such heavy criticism during the Pittsburgh Steelers' three-game losing streak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

What now? Slumping Steelers searching for answers

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin, to borrow a phrase, trusts the process. So does Ben Roethlisberger and everyone else on the Pittsburgh Steelers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

What now? Slumping Steelers searching for answers

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin, to borrow a phrase, trusts the process. So does Ben Roethlisberger and everyone else on the Pittsburgh Steelers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Soft Steelers? Pittsburgh looks to regain swagger

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger's not deaf. He's not blind, either. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback hears the criticism —
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Soft Steelers? Pittsburgh looks to regain swagger

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger's not deaf. He's not blind, either. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback hears the criticism —
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Pirates' Shelton: pitcher Taillon on track for 2021 return

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The videos from Jameson Taillon come every few days, a reminder to Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton what hopefully awaits when spring training begins.
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Searching for healthy lineman, Steelers sign Isidora

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The suddenly struggling Pittsburgh Steelers gave their battered offensive line a fresh face by signing Danny Isidora off Kansas City's practice squad on Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Pirates' Shelton: pitcher Taillon on track for 2021 return

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The videos from Jameson Taillon come every few days, a reminder to Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton what hopefully awaits when spring training begins.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Searching for healthy lineman, Steelers sign Isidora

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The suddenly struggling Pittsburgh Steelers gave their battered offensive line a fresh face by signing Danny Isidora off Kansas City's practice squad on Tuesday.
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Lack of balance leaves Steelers, Roethlisberger reeling

PITTSBURGH (AP) — It's not the first time Ben Roethlisberger has openly — if knowingly — questioned his own skillset.
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Lack of balance leaves Steelers, Roethlisberger reeling

PITTSBURGH (AP) — It's not the first time Ben Roethlisberger has openly — if knowingly — questioned his own skillset.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Steelers suddenly on the skids after dismal loss to Buffalo

The Pittsburgh Steelers are heading to the playoffs. They are also heading in the wrong direction.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Steelers suddenly on the skids after dismal loss to Buffalo

The Pittsburgh Steelers are heading to the playoffs. They are also heading in the wrong direction.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Steelers rookie Highsmith not focused on being "Bud Light"

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alex Highsmith is not trying to imitate Bud Dupree. There's no point. The rookie Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker understands he doesn't have Dupree's mixture of experience, size and physicality.
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Steelers rookie Highsmith not focused on being "Bud Light"

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alex Highsmith is not trying to imitate Bud Dupree. There's no point. The rookie Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker understands he doesn't have Dupree's mixture of experience, size and physicality.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

First loss leaves Steelers with plenty to work on

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The number in the loss column is at “one.” The number of issues the Pittsburgh Steelers are facing after their first setback of the season is considerably higher.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

First loss leaves Steelers with plenty to work on

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The number in the loss column is at “one.” The number of issues the Pittsburgh Steelers are facing after their first setback of the season is considerably higher.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Surprise! Washington ends Pittsburgh's perfect season 23-17

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers spent three months shaking off whatever 2020 threw at them. Schedule changes. Injuries to a handful of impact players. The ever-present threat of COVID-19.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Surprise! Washington ends Pittsburgh's perfect season 23-17

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers spent three months shaking off whatever 2020 threw at them. Schedule changes. Injuries to a handful of impact players. The ever-present threat of COVID-19.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Unbeaten Steelers focusing on Washington, not perfection

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The weeks are starting to run together into a seemingly never-ending avalanche of news and adjustments as the NFL tries to navigate a season in the middle of a pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Unbeaten Steelers focusing on Washington, not perfection

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The weeks are starting to run together into a seemingly never-ending avalanche of news and adjustments as the NFL tries to navigate a season in the middle of a pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Steelers rookie LB Highsmith ready to fill in for Dupree

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bud Dupree stood at the line of scrimmage during a stoppage in play Wednesday against Baltimore and did what the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker almost always does when there's a lull in action.
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Steelers rookie LB Highsmith ready to fill in for Dupree

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bud Dupree stood at the line of scrimmage during a stoppage in play Wednesday against Baltimore and did what the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker almost always does when there's a lull in action.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Dupree's injury latest hurdle for unbeaten Steelers

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bud Dupree slammed the turf in anger, well aware of what the pain in his right knee meant.
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Dupree's injury latest hurdle for unbeaten Steelers

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bud Dupree slammed the turf in anger, well aware of what the pain in his right knee meant.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Steelers overcome rust, short-handed Ravens to move to 11-0

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin isn't one for excuses. Even as COVID-19 wreaked havoc with his team's schedule, pushing their matchup with Baltimore from Thanksgiving night to middle of the afternoon in the middle of the week in the middle of a pandemic, the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers coach refused to …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Short-handed Ravens put up fight, fall short in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens didn't practice for more than a week while COVID-19 raced through the locker room and forced the NFL to postpone their trip to Pittsburgh three separate times. They ran onto Heinz Field on Wednesday afternoon with 11 practice squad players added to the roster …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Short-handed Ravens put up fight, fall short in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens didn't practice for more than a week while COVID-19 raced through the locker room and forced the NFL to postpone their trip to Pittsburgh three separate times. They ran onto Heinz Field on Wednesday afternoon with 11 practice squad players added to the roster …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Steelers overcome rust, short-handed Ravens to move to 11-0

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin isn't one for excuses. Even as COVID-19 wreaked havoc with his team's schedule, pushing their matchup with Baltimore from Thanksgiving night to middle of the afternoon in the middle of the week in the middle of a pandemic, the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers coach refused to …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Game on? Steelers, Ravens set to finally meet ... maybe

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin isn't into hypotheticals. The longtime Pittsburgh Steelers coach prefers to deal with what is happening, not what might happen.
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Game on? Steelers, Ravens set to finally meet ... maybe

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin isn't into hypotheticals. The longtime Pittsburgh Steelers coach prefers to deal with what is happening, not what might happen.
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Steelers optimistic but wary as COVID-19 rearranges schedule

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers didn't add any players to the team's expanding reserve/COVID-19 list on Sunday, but coach Mike Tomlin isn't exactly ready to say Tuesday night's rescheduled visit by Baltimore is a go.
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Steelers have found ways to slow down Ravens' Jackson

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Lamar Jackson's energy is palpable.
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Steelers have found ways to slow down Ravens' Jackson

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Lamar Jackson's energy is palpable.
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Pickett leads shorthanded Pitt by Virginia Tech 47-14

PITTSBURGH (AP) — His team reeling from a bout with COVID-19 that threatened to derail the rest of the season, Pittsburgh senior quarterback Kenny Pickett stood up in front of his teammates as the Panthers prepared to face Virginia Tech and provided a very blunt reminder about the bond they …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Tunnel vision: Unbeaten Steelers focused on 1-0, not 16-0

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger doesn't want to get into the comparison game. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback doesn't see the point.
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Tunnel vision: Unbeaten Steelers focused on 1-0, not 16-0

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger doesn't want to get into the comparison game. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback doesn't see the point.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Pickett leads shorthanded Pitt by Virginia Tech 47-14

PITTSBURGH (AP) — His team reeling from a bout with COVID-19 that threatened to derail the rest of the season, Pittsburgh senior quarterback Kenny Pickett stood up in front of his teammates as the Panthers prepared to face Virginia Tech and provided a very blunt reminder about the bond they …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Pickett leads shorthanded Pitt by Virginia Tech 47-14

PITTSBURGH (AP) — His team reeling from a bout with COVID-19 that threatened to derail the rest of the season, Pittsburgh senior quarterback Kenny Pickett stood up in front of his teammates as the Panthers prepared to face Virginia Tech and provided a very blunt reminder about the bond they …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Pickett leads shorthanded Pitt by Virginia Tech 47-14

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Senior quarterback Kenny Pickett threw for 404 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another in his final start at Heinz Field as shorthanded Pittsburgh rolled past Virginia Tech 47-14 on Saturday night.
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Pitt, Virginia Tech hoping to emerge from ACC's messy middle

PITTSBURGH (AP) — It's supposed to be Senior Day for Pittsburgh wide receive DJ Turner and the nearly two dozen other Panthers scheduled to play at Heinz Field for the last time on Saturday when Pitt hosts Virginia Tech.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Steelers' Smith-Schuster still 'lit' but with a dash of grit

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Don't get it twisted. Life is still very much “lit” for JuJu Smith-Schuster. A quick scan of the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver's hyperactive social media accounts offers all the proof required.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Pitt, Virginia Tech hoping to emerge from ACC's messy middle

PITTSBURGH (AP) — It's supposed to be Senior Day for Pittsburgh wide receive DJ Turner and the nearly two dozen other Panthers scheduled to play at Heinz Field for the last time on Saturday when Pitt hosts Virginia Tech.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Steelers' Smith-Schuster still 'lit' but with a dash of grit

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Don't get it twisted. Life is still very much “lit” for JuJu Smith-Schuster. A quick scan of the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver's hyperactive social media accounts offers all the proof required.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Pitt, Virginia Tech hoping to emerge from ACC's messy middle

PITTSBURGH (AP) — It's supposed to be Senior Day for Pittsburgh wide receive DJ Turner and the nearly two dozen other Panthers scheduled to play at Heinz Field for the last time on Saturday when Pitt hosts Virginia Tech.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

First-world problems: Unbeaten Steelers looking for run game

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin said minutes after the Pittsburgh Steelers improved to 9-0 after a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

First-world problems: Unbeaten Steelers looking for run game

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin said minutes after the Pittsburgh Steelers improved to 9-0 after a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Big Ben for MVP? Steelers star QB making a compelling case

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger's resume is stacked.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Big Ben for MVP? Steelers star QB making a compelling case

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger's resume is stacked.
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Bengals fall back to reality in blowout loss to Steelers

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A victory over the Tennessee Titans provided the Cincinnati Bengals with a glimpse of what they can be.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Week of isolation works for Big Ben; Steelers rip Bengals

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger spent the week stuck at home, equal parts pre-Kindergarten teacher to his young children and overzealous student to the Pittsburgh Steelers' coaching staff after being forced to prepare remotely because of the NFL's COVID-19 protocols.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bengals fall back to reality in blowout loss to Steelers

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A victory over the Tennessee Titans provided the Cincinnati Bengals with a glimpse of what they can be.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Week of isolation works for Big Ben; Steelers rip Bengals

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger spent the week stuck at home, equal parts pre-Kindergarten teacher to his young children and overzealous student to the Pittsburgh Steelers' coaching staff after being forced to prepare remotely because of the NFL's COVID-19 protocols.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Roethlisberger throws 4 TD passes, Steelers rip Bengals

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger apparently doesn't need to practice to carve up the Cincinnati Bengals.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Steelers' Roethlisberger, others removed from COVID-19 list

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger's unexpected week off won't stop him from starting against the Cincinnati Bengals.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Steelers' Roethlisberger, others removed from COVID-19 list

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger's unexpected week off won't stop him from starting against the Cincinnati Bengals.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Pitt looks to take another step forward under Capel

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Maybe it's fitting a sizable portion of Pittsburgh's basketball schedule remains nebulous two weeks before the Panthers begin their third season under Jeff Capel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Pitt looks to take another step forward under Capel

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Maybe it's fitting a sizable portion of Pittsburgh's basketball schedule remains nebulous two weeks before the Panthers begin their third season under Jeff Capel.
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New Steelers LB Williamson embracing change of scenery

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The image of Avery Williamson trying to hitchhike in the rain is legitimate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

New Steelers LB Williamson embracing change of scenery

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The image of Avery Williamson trying to hitchhike in the rain is legitimate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Perfect Steelers facing COVID-19 issues as Bengals visit

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cam Heyward can't figure out how the math works. The Pittsburgh Steelers keep winning games. And yet the veteran defensive tackle keeps hearing noise about how unimpressively the NFL's last unbeaten team is doing it.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Steelers trying to get a grip on their 'virtual' reality

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The vibe is the same. The jokes. The freewheeling banter.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Steelers trying to get a grip on their 'virtual' reality

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The vibe is the same. The jokes. The freewheeling banter.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Steelers' Roethlisberger, 3 teammates go on COVID-19 list

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers' pursuit of a perfect season has a new opponent in COVID-19.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Steelers' Roethlisberger, 3 teammates go on COVID-19 list

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers' pursuit of a perfect season has a new opponent in COVID-19.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

8 and whew; Perfect Steelers walk fine line during hot start

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The style points are lacking. The win total is not. The Pittsburgh Steelers are hardly complaining.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Improv class: Steelers' offense at ease operating on the fly

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the first half against Baltimore stuck in neutral. James Conner couldn't get anything going on the ground. Ben Roethlisberger couldn't find any rhythm. And the NFL's last unbeaten team couldn't have looked more listless offensively.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Improv class: Steelers' offense at ease operating on the fly

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the first half against Baltimore stuck in neutral. James Conner couldn't get anything going on the ground. Ben Roethlisberger couldn't find any rhythm. And the NFL's last unbeaten team couldn't have looked more listless offensively.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Mind Games; ACC schools ramping up mental health services

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tre Tipton felt off. Yet the Pittsburgh wide receiver spent years wrestling with his inner demons in silence, assuming it was up to him to sort things out on his own because, well, that's just how things worked.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Mind Games; ACC schools ramping up mental health services

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tre Tipton felt off. Yet the Pittsburgh wide receiver spent years wrestling with his inner demons in silence, assuming it was up to him to sort things out on his own because, well, that's just how things worked.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

'Football junkie' Williamson's arrival buoys 7-0 Steelers

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Avery Williamson left quite the impression on Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin when they crossed paths more than five years ago.
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Pitt S Paris Ford opts out of the remainder of 2020 season

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh's attempt to salvage what has become a disappointing season won't include safety Paris Ford.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

'Football junkie' Williamson's arrival buoys 7-0 Steelers

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Avery Williamson left quite the impression on Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin when they crossed paths more than five years ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Pitt S Paris Ford opts out of the remainder of 2020 season

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh's attempt to salvage what has become a disappointing season won't include safety Paris Ford.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

7th heaven: Unbeaten Steelers keep winning without 'A' game

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Eric Ebron is tired of the critics who keep trying to nitpick the NFL's last unbeaten team.
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7th heaven: Unbeaten Steelers keep winning without 'A' game

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Eric Ebron is tired of the critics who keep trying to nitpick the NFL's last unbeaten team.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Pitt S Paris Ford opts out of the remainder of 2020 season

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh's attempt to salvage what has become a disappointing season won't include safety Paris Ford.
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Steelers WR Diontae Johnson hopes injury woes are behind him

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The sequence was symbolic of Diontae Johnson's injury-plagued season.
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Steelers WR Diontae Johnson hopes injury woes are behind him

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The sequence was symbolic of Diontae Johnson's injury-plagued season.
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Under pressure: Steelers' sack streak at 64 and counting

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The play that launched one of the most impressive streaks in NFL history began innocently — or maybe menacingly is the better word — with James Harrison in full flight, his No. 92 a blur as he chased down Joe Flacco for a 12-yard loss on a …
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Perfectly imperfect; Steelers not satisfied at 6-0

PITTSBURGH (AP) — To hear the NFL's last unbeaten team tell it, the Pittsburgh Steelers are perfect in record only.
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Perfectly imperfect; Steelers not satisfied at 6-0

PITTSBURGH (AP) — To hear the NFL's last unbeaten team tell it, the Pittsburgh Steelers are perfect in record only.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

No. 3 Notre Dame rides big plays to 45-3 win over Pitt

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brian Kelly understands human nature. And the longtime Notre Dame coach is fine if his players are looking forward to a showdown with top-ranked Clemson in two weeks, provided they play like a team capable of hanging with the Tigers in the interim.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

No. 3 Notre Dame rides big plays to 45-3 win over Pitt

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brian Kelly understands human nature. And the longtime Notre Dame coach is fine if his players are looking forward to a showdown with top-ranked Clemson in two weeks, provided they play like a team capable of hanging with the Tigers in the interim.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

No. 3 Notre Dame rides big plays to 45-3 win over Pitt

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brian Kelly understands human nature. And the longtime Notre Dame coach is fine if his players are looking forward to a showdown with top-ranked Clemson in two weeks, provided they play like a team capable of hanging with the Tigers in the interim.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Steelers RB Conner letting play do talking during hot start

PITTSBURGH (AP) — James Conner's Pittsburgh Steelers teammates insist he's having a good time, that the fourth-year running back has never been happier or more engaged.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Steelers RB Conner letting play do talking during hot start

PITTSBURGH (AP) — James Conner's Pittsburgh Steelers teammates insist he's having a good time, that the fourth-year running back has never been happier or more engaged.
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No. 3 Notre Dame wary as it hits road to face erratic Pitt

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brian Kelly needs more. Too often during a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

No. 3 Notre Dame wary as it hits road to face erratic Pitt

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brian Kelly needs more. Too often during a
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Regarding Henry: Steelers D bracing for Titans star back

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sure there are options when facing Derrick Henry. None of them, however, are particularly fun.
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Same old Pitt? Panthers stuck in neutral after hot start

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pat Narduzzi calls it “the 24-hour rule.” Win or lose, the Pittsburgh coach expects the Panthers to move on quickly regardless of the outcome during a given week.
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Regarding Henry: Steelers D bracing for Titans star back

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sure there are options when facing Derrick Henry. None of them, however, are particularly fun.
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Spillane's shot: Steelers LB primed to replace injured Bush

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Robert Spillane doesn't have Devin Bush's pedigree. He doesn't have Bush's speed or game experience either.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Same old Pitt? Panthers stuck in neutral after hot start

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pat Narduzzi calls it “the 24-hour rule.” Win or lose, the Pittsburgh coach expects the Panthers to move on quickly regardless of the outcome during a given week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Spillane's shot: Steelers LB primed to replace injured Bush

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Robert Spillane doesn't have Devin Bush's pedigree. He doesn't have Bush's speed or game experience either.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Same old Pitt? Panthers stuck in neutral after hot start

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pat Narduzzi calls it “the 24-hour rule.” Win or lose, the Pittsburgh coach expects the Panthers to move on quickly regardless of the outcome during a given week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Devin Bush's knee injury clouds Steelers' unbeaten start

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The collective body language of Devin Bush's teammates said it all.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Same old Pitt? Panthers stuck in neutral after hot start

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pat Narduzzi calls it “the 24-hour rule.” Win or lose, the Pittsburgh coach expects the Panthers to move on quickly regardless of the outcome during a given week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Devin Bush's knee injury clouds Steelers' unbeaten start

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The collective body language of Devin Bush's teammates said it all.
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Steelers stay perfect, blow out Mayfield, Browns 38-7

PITTSBURGH (AP) — One by one the dominos toppled.
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Steelers stay perfect, blow out Mayfield, Browns 38-7

PITTSBURGH (AP) — One by one the dominos toppled.
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Steelers' stingy defense preparing for big test from Browns

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin has seen this before. The dynamic playmakers. The physical offensive line. The commitment to the run that simultaneously protects leads and wears down opponents.
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Same old Browns? Cleveland can quiet critics in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The trappings of a rivalry between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns have lingered even as the results have grown remarkably one-sided.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Same old Browns? Cleveland can quiet critics in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The trappings of a rivalry between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns have lingered even as the results have grown remarkably one-sided.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Steelers' stingy defense preparing for big test from Browns

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin has seen this before. The dynamic playmakers. The physical offensive line. The commitment to the run that simultaneously protects leads and wears down opponents.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Claypool's climb: Steelers rookie WR drawing raves

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger predicted Chase Claypool's breakout.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Claypool's climb: Steelers rookie WR drawing raves

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger predicted Chase Claypool's breakout.
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Rookie WR Claypool scores 4 TDs, Steelers top Eagles 38-29

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The text message Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool received from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on Friday couldn't have been more direct.
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Rookie WR Claypool scores 4 TDs, Steelers top Eagles 38-29

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The text message Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool received from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on Friday couldn't have been more direct.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

The Chase: Established NHL vets trade comfort for Cup shot

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The evidence of Patrick Marleau's near miss is everywhere. In the rafters at PPG Paints Arena. In the lobby on the way to the Pittsburgh Penguins dressing room, where a replica of the Stanley Cup the franchise won in 2016 at the expense of Marleau and the …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Hurricanes hammer listless Penguins 6-2

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Morgan Geekie didn't have time to think.
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Capitals strike early, thrash Penguins 5-2

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The playoffs are still a month away. It just feels like they've already started for the Washington Capitals.
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Gonzaga rallies, but falls to Ohio St.

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Buckeyes aware Gonzaga is underdog in name only

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Gonzaga by a landslide

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Enough grit for Zags?

PITTSBURGH — Deniz Kilicli wasn’t trying to be disrespectful. Honest.
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Stuck in neutral

PITTSBURGH - Pete Carroll isn't sure the Seattle Seahawks have actually started the 2011 season yet.
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Kentucky ends 13-year Final Four drought

NEWARK, N.J. - Kentucky spent 13 straight springs watching other schools play in the Final Four, a destination college basketball's winningest program considers its birthright.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Hornung a fan of Super Bowl-bound Packers

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Paul Hornung believes Brett Favre will one day be welcomed back with open arms by the Green Bay faithful. The Hall of Famer just thinks it will take time.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Hamlin cruises to fourth win at Pocono

LONG POND, Pa. - Denny Hamlin is so enamored with the No. 11 Toyota he won in Sunday at Pocono that he's asked team owner Joe Gibbs if he can keep it when it's finally taken out of the rotation.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Playing too nice in IndyCar?

INDIANAPOLIS - Dario Franchitti has spent the better part of his career trying to find ways to beat Tony Kanaan.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Derby favorite ruled out of Saturday's race

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Todd Pletcher sank into the chair and wearily turned toward the cameras.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Calipari quickly winning over Wildcats

LEXINGTON, Ky. - John Calipari stepped away from the sea of tape recorders, microphones and cameras and walked quickly down the hall toward Kentucky's glistening practice court inside the Joe Kraft Center.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Calipari quickly winning over Wildcats

LEXINGTON, Ky. - John Calipari stepped away from the sea of tape recorders, microphones and cameras and walked quickly down the hall toward Kentucky's glistening practice court inside the Joe Kraft Center.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Calipari quickly winning over Wildcats

LEXINGTON, Ky. - John Calipari stepped away from the sea of tape recorders, microphones and cameras and walked quickly down the hall toward Kentucky's glistening practice court inside the Joe Kraft Center.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO