NFL, Sports
January 13, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts tossed two touchdown passes in his first game since a late-season concussion, Dallas Goedert threw three stiff-arms on a rugged touchdown catch and the Philadelphia Eag...
Bills dominate Broncos to set up matchup with Ravens
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January 13, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills’ spread the wealth approach on offense that was so productive in the regular season, proved unstoppable in their playoff opener. Whether it w...
What they’re saying in Baltimore
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By By BEN SCHMITT Trib Total Media 
January 13, 2025
The Ravens beat the Steelers, 28-14, in an AFC Wild Card Game Saturday night. Absolute domination. The Baltimore Ravens completely throttled the Pittsburgh Steelers Saturday. The Steelers looked disjo...
Steelers have faith in the organization
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By By CHRIS ADAMSKI Trib Total Media 
January 13, 2025
BALTIMORE — It feels like more 34 years at this point. But it was only 34 days ago that the Pittsburgh Steelers were riding high. A victory over the Cleveland Browns on Dec. 8 was the Steelers’ sevent...
Herbert throws four INTs as Texans advance
NFL, Sports
January 13, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Derek Stingley says the Texans aim to force three turnovers a game. On Saturday against the Los Angeles Chargers, they surpassed that goal with the All-Pro cornerback grabbing two of Ju...
Clear skies, clear minds: Rams prepare in AZ
NFL, Sports
January 13, 2025
The Arizona Cardinals opened up their training facility for the Rams to prepare for the Vikings. TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Everything seemed pretty normal for the Los Angeles Rams during Saturday’s practice...
Ravens’ Henry seeks playoff breakthrough
NFL, Sports
January 11, 2025
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Derrick Henry gave the Baltimore Ravens nearly 2,000 yards rushing during the regular season — and a lot of that was before winter arrived and the temperature began to dip. “I...
Jackson repeats, Chase and Jefferson unanimous All-Pros
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By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
January 11, 2025
Lamar Jackson beat out Josh Allen, and Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson are unanimous choices for The Associated Press 2024 NFL All-Pro Team. Saquon Barkley received 48 of 50 first-place votes and P...
Watt knows legacy is on the line
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By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media 
January 11, 2025
Despite being one of the top defensive players in the NFL, TJ Watt is yet to win a playoff game. T.J. Watt has one of the most impressive resumes in Pittsburgh Steelers history, yet the superstar outs...
Harris could be playing final game as a Steeler
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By By CHRIS ADAMSKI Trib Total Media 
January 11, 2025
In the storied history of a franchise long associated with a run-first offensive mentality, only five Pittsburgh Steelers have more career rushing yards than Najee Harris. Three are in the Hall of Fam...
Bears interview Pete Carroll for head coaching job
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By By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer 
January 11, 2025
The Chicago Bears interviewed former Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll for their head coaching job on Thursday. The 73-year-old Carroll is looking to return to the sideline after moving into an advi...
How Harbaugh turned around the Chargers
NFL, Sports
January 11, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh’s football philosophy is rooted in being physical on both sides of the ball and wearing down an opponent. However, when it comes to relating to his players, it i...
NFL moves Vikings-Rams to Arizona due to fires
NFL, Sports
January 11, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NFL has moved the Rams’ wild-card playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings to Arizona after days of devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The game will be played Mond...
Wilson trying to focus on present, not uncertain future
NFL, Sports
January 10, 2025
The Steelers will face the Ravens in Baltimore at 8 p.m. Saturday. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Russell Wilson isn’t ready to zoom out. Maybe because he’s almost pathologically predisposed to focusing on the “mo...
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NFL NOTEBOOK
January 10, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts is back for the Eagles — limited at practice, for now — and with all signs pointing toward their star quarterback set to start this weekend in an NFC wildcard playoff g...
Researchers confirm Wycheck’s CTE
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By By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer 
January 10, 2025
Frank Wycheck, the NFL tight end best known for throwing the lateral that started the “Music City Miracle” and launched the Tennessee Titans’ run to the franchise’s lone Super Bowl appearance, had sta...
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By By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer 
January 10, 2025
The Chicago Bears interviewed Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing and Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver for their head coaching job on Thursday. The 37-year-old Petz...
Like Steelers, Ravens have share of playoff failure
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By By CHRIS ADAMSKI Trib Total Media 
January 10, 2025
The Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t the only team with a recent history of underwhelming postseason success. In fact, they might not even be the team enduring the most pressure and scrutiny that takes to f...
Smith focused on Ravens, not new job
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By By JOE RUTTER Trib Total Media 
January 10, 2025
The Steelers offensive coordinator could be a head-coaching candidate for New York and Chicago. Arthur Smith’s chance to interview for another NFL head coaching opportunity can wait until next week wh...
McCormick suffered broken hand, Jackson good to go
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STEELERS NOTEBOOK
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI Trib Total Media 
January 8, 2025
Five days before the Pittsburgh Steelers’ playoff game, starting right guard Mason McCormick on Monday was to be “sized for a cast and/or a brace” for a broken left hand. McCormick suffered the injury...