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Eagles try to cast aside perceived Hurts-Brown relationship issues ahead of Steelers showdown

Dec. 12, 2024 18:09 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The guy on the Philly sports talk radio station had something to say, and he started to vent about the perceived strained relationship between star quarterback Jalen Hurts and standout wide receiver A.J. Brown. Why weren’t these two Pro Bowl Eagles on the same...

Steelers WR George Pickens dealing with a significant hamstring injury, likely out vs. Eagles

Dec. 10, 2024 12:31 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers could head across the state for their showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles without one of their best playmakers. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that wide receiver George Pickens likely will miss his second straight game with a hamstring...

Steelers believe they're Super Bowl contenders. The next 3 weeks will see if they're right

Dec. 09, 2024 15:29 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Preseason's over. Now the real work begins for the Pittsburgh Steelers. While the past three months have been promising and productive for the first-place Steelers (10-3), it has come largely at the expense of teams who will likely watch the...

Steelers QB Russell Wilson is spreading the wealth on offense

Dec. 05, 2024 17:40 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington was minding his own business during practice recently, doing his due diligence while running his route when the ball suddenly came his way. Washington wasn't sure what option he was on the play. he certainly wasn't...

Already buried under snow, Great Lakes region expected to see more stormy weather this week

Dec. 02, 2024 22:45 PM EST

Snow continued to fall Monday around parts of the Great Lakes region, where storm-weary residents who have plowed and shoveled for days faced the prospect of even greater accumulations. Lake-effect snow fell on parts of western New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio that were already...

Steelers transformed the way they do business in the offseason. The results have been dramatic

Nov. 11, 2024 11:42 AM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — On the surface, the call was risky, but only to those who haven't been paying attention to how the Pittsburgh Steelers go about their business these days. Backed up in the first quarter against Washington on Sunday and getting ready to punt, All-Pro Miles...

QB Veltkamp accounts for 4TDs in Western Kentucky's 41-28 win over New Mexico State

Nov. 09, 2024 22:40 PM EST

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Caden Veltkamp threw for 246 yards and two touchdowns while running for two more and Western Kentucky never trailed in its 41-28 win over New Mexico State on Saturday. The opening drive was a sign of things to come when Veltkamp threw a 54-yard touchdown to...

NFL trade deadline: Commanders acquire Lattimore; Lions get Za'Darius Smith; Steelers add Williams

Nov. 05, 2024 18:18 PM EST

Marshon Lattimore, Za’Darius Smith, Mike Williams, Preston Smith and Tre’Davious White were sent to winning teams. Jonathan Mingo and Khalil Herbert are going to a place where they'll play more. NFL teams, especially contenders, were active before Tuesday's trade deadline at 4...

Steelers add depth at the trade deadline, acquiring WR Mike Williams and LB Preston Smith

Nov. 05, 2024 17:38 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers might be in first place in the AFC North. They're hardly coasting. Pittsburgh added wide receiver Mike Williams and outside linebacker Preston Smith at the trade deadline on Tuesday, giving the club veteran depth at two...

Ladd McConkey's 2 touchdowns propel Chargers to 26-8 victory over Saints

Oct. 27, 2024 22:02 PM EDT

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Ladd McConkey was a downfield threat while helping lead the University of Georgia to a pair of College Football Playoff championships. After being used mostly on routes in the middle of the field and third downs during his first seven NFL games, McConkey...