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Jim Sweeney, Pittsburgh native and former hometown lineman, has died
Sweeney was a graduate of Seton-La Salle High School and went on to play four years with the Pitt Panthers. He spent much of his NFL career with the New York Jets, before finishing his last four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. → Read More
Steelers announce Hall of Honor Class of 2022
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced their 2022 Hall of Honor class at St. Vincent College in Latrobe. → Read More
NHL announces additional COVID-19 protocols ahead of new year
After two more teams suspended play through the NHL’s holiday break, the NHL unveiled new COVID protocols for its teams, including the Pittsburgh Penguins. → Read More
National report indicates this could be Roethlisberger’s last season with Steelers
Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that Roethlisberger privately told former teammates and some people within the organization that he expects this to be his last season with the team. → Read More
Aliquippa celebrated its 14th consecutive trip to the WPIAL Championship Game with a victory
Aliquippa celebrated its 14th consecutive trip to the WPIAL Championship Game with a victory over Belle Vernon. → Read More
Penn-Trafford is taking home its first ever WPIAL Football Championship after defeating Moon
Penn-Trafford is taking home its first ever WPIAL Football Championship after defeating Moon in dramatic fashion on Saturday night at Heinz Field. → Read More
Central Valley faced North Catholic in the first of three WPIAL Championship games Saturday
Central Valley steamrolled just about everyone in its path in the 2021 season, and the 3-A Championship game was no exception. → Read More
Mt. Lebanon Claims 6-A Football WPIAL Crown
For the first time since the year 2000, the Mt. Lebanon Blue Devils won the WPIAL Football Championship. → Read More
Former Pitt star, Olympic gold medalist makes history
Winning Olympic gold and a Lombardi Trophy is a feat that has only been accomplished once before. Roger Kingdom didn’t grow up in Pittsburgh, but he cried the day he left the Steel City. And now Pittsburgh’s adopted son has hurtled into the history books once again. → Read More
Steelers’ Banner, Tuitt give thousands in donations during holiday season
The Pittsburgh Steelers giving spirit is as visible as ever this holiday season in the city. → Read More
Loaded list of nominees for 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame class includes several Steelers
A loaded Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame celebration of the Class of 2020 in 2021 could get even bigger, as the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced its nominees for the 2021 class. → Read More
Pitt unveils revised 2020 football schedule, featuring visit to Clemson
The University of Pittsburgh released its revised football schedule for the 2020 season, provided that there is a season in the fall. → Read More
Penguins release roster and training camp details
The Penguins released some details about their training camp and their training camp roster. The NHL begins Phase 3 of its Return to Play plan on Monday, when the Penguins begin their training camp at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. → Read More
Spring Training 2.0 starts tomorrow at PNC Park despite health department order
Despite the new one-week order from the Allegheny County Health Department Thursday that limits training and sports activities of 25 people or more, the Pittsburgh Pirates told Channel 11 that they intend to start Spring Training on-field workouts as planned on Friday at PNC Park. → Read More
Somehow, Penguins could wind up with No. 1 pick in 2020 NHL Draft
So, you’re saying there’s a chance? The Pittsburgh Penguins could end up with the No. 1 overall draft pick in the 2020 NHL draft. → Read More
Steelers’ DE Cam Heyward on social distancing in football: ‘It’s a slippery slope’
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive captain Cam Heyward spoke out on a number of subjects Thursday, from playing in the COVID-19 era, to social justice, to contracts, to his father’s induction in the Pittsburgh Hall of Fame. → Read More
NFL outlines next steps, guidelines for bringing some employees back
In a memo from the NFL to its teams, the league said it’s preparing for the next phase of reopening club facilities. → Read More
Returning to play: NHL, NHLPA release statement about future plans
There has been a lot of speculation about ways that hockey could resume in the NHL amid the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Pitt athletics adjusting to life during COVID-19 crisis
Pitt Athletic Director Heather Lyke took questions from a select group on Thursday, referring to it as “hailing from home,” to update everyone on how the Pitt Athletic family is adjusting to life during the COVID-19 crisis. → Read More
Penguins send message to fans during coronavirus outbreak: ‘Our mission hasn’t changed’
The Pittsburgh Penguins sent a message to season ticket holders on Friday, updating them on the team’s activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More