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Steelers WR George Pickens returns to practice, hopeful to play against Chiefs

Dec. 23, 2024 17:02 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens was a full participant in practice on Monday, opening the door for him to return from a three-game absence on Wednesday when Pittsburgh hosts the Kansas City Chiefs. Pickens hasn't played since tweaking his...

On Football: Falcons and Buccaneers flip spots atop the NFC South and playoff races tighten up

Dec. 23, 2024 12:47 PM EST

The 49ers, Cowboys and Cardinals are out of the playoff race. The Falcons took control of their hopes with help, and the Colts, Dolphins and Bengals kept slim chances alive. The NFL ’s playoff picture became clearer Sunday. With two weeks remaining, three of eight...

What to stream: 'Squid Game' returns, the movie 'Bird' and Mariah Carey teams up with the NFL

Dec. 23, 2024 00:06 AM EST

The long-awaited second season of “Squid Game” on Netflix and singing superstar Andrea Bocelli’s Christmas TV special are some of the new television, films and music headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated...

Today in History: December 23, Franco Harris makes the ‘Immaculate Reception’

Dec. 23, 2024 00:01 AM EST

Today is Monday, Dec. 23, the 358th day of 2024. There are eight days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 23, 1972, in an NFL playoff game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Oakland Raiders, Steelers running back Franco Harris scored a game-winning...

The aching Steelers still control their destiny in the AFC North. Their grasp, however, is slipping

Dec. 22, 2024 13:55 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Technically, the standings still show the Pittsburgh Steelers atop the AFC North. It just doesn't exactly feel that way at the moment. While the Steelers still have everything in front of them even after a 34-17 loss in Baltimore on Saturday in...

Lamar Jackson and the Ravens draw even atop the AFC North, beating the 1st-place Steelers 34-17

Dec. 21, 2024 23:37 PM EST

BALTIMORE (AP) — Lamar Jackson was solid in Baltimore's biggest game of the season so far. Then, after one of the star quarterback's rare slip-ups, one of his teammates delivered the play of the day. Jackson threw three touchdown passes and Marlon Humphrey scored on...

Steelers miss chance to clinch AFC North because of 'two negative plays'

Dec. 21, 2024 21:36 PM EST

BALTIMORE (AP) — All season long, the Pittsburgh Steelers have depended on a standard formula for winning: stop the run, protect the ball, force the opponent into mistakes. It's not glitzy, but that's exactly how Pittsburgh put itself into position to win the AFC North on Saturday....

Rashod Bateman active for Ravens after missing practice with foot issue

Dec. 21, 2024 16:31 PM EST

BALTIMORE (AP) — Ravens receiver Rashod Bateman was active for Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers after missing practice earlier in the week because of a foot issue. Bateman did not practice Thursday and had been listed as questionable to play. Baltimore's depth at...

Jalen Hurts fined for wearing mismatched cleats during Eagles' win over Steelers, AP source says

Dec. 20, 2024 18:35 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was fined $5,628 by the NFL for wearing mismatched cleats that were not “constitutional team colors,” a person familiar with the league's decision told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity...

All Netflix wants for Christmas is no streaming problems for its first NFL games

Dec. 20, 2024 14:09 PM EST

Netflix is planning to provide plenty of gifts for viewers of its two Christmas Day games, including Mariah Carey kicking it all off with a taped performance of "All I Want for Christmas is You.” Yet, Netflix executive Brandon Riegg realizes it all amounts to a lump of coal if...