31 mins. ago
PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Missouri Southern State University Lions volleyball team (2-4) opened play at the Pittsburg State University Gorilla Classic with mixed results in their first two matches.
On Wednesday night, the Lions put together a dominant performance, sweeping the Southwestern Oklahoma State University Bulldogs 3-0 (25-14, 25-23, 25-12).
Southern controlled the match through the early going of Set 1 and built a 16-7 lead off a Reagan Ashby service ace. The led swelled to 11 at 21-10 off an Olivia Burmeister kill and the set ended at 25-14 off a kill by Kaelyn Kendrick.
Set 2 was the most competitive of the match. Grace Gardner got the ball rolling for the Lions with two straight kills to open the set. Three straight errors by the Bulldogs saw Southern go up 5-0 early.
Southern held its biggest lead of the set at 17-10 off a Kendrick kill, but SWOSU (2-3) battled back to within a point at 23-22 off a Libbie Hughs ace. A Gardner kill stopped the bleeding and Southern hung on for the 25-23 win.
#kill
On Wednesday night, the Lions put together a dominant performance, sweeping the Southwestern Oklahoma State University Bulldogs 3-0 (25-14, 25-23, 25-12).
Southern controlled the match through the early going of Set 1 and built a 16-7 lead off a Reagan Ashby service ace. The led swelled to 11 at 21-10 off an Olivia Burmeister kill and the set ended at 25-14 off a kill by Kaelyn Kendrick.
Set 2 was the most competitive of the match. Grace Gardner got the ball rolling for the Lions with two straight kills to open the set. Three straight errors by the Bulldogs saw Southern go up 5-0 early.
Southern held its biggest lead of the set at 17-10 off a Kendrick kill, but SWOSU (2-3) battled back to within a point at 23-22 off a Libbie Hughs ace. A Gardner kill stopped the bleeding and Southern hung on for the 25-23 win.
#kill
1 hr. ago
Pittsburg football coach Charlie Ramirez couldn't have been more complimentary about the St. John Bosco-Bellflower juggernaut program his Pirates will host Friday in a showdown of state-ranked teams - Sports Illustrated has the Braves No. 2 and Pittsburg No. 9.
His judgment was largely based on a Week 4 2024 road trip the Pirates made to the four-time state and two-time national champion. He used terms like "first-rate" and "classy" when describing the treatment Bosco coach Jason Negro and director of football operations Jessie Christensen afforded the Pirates.
"We're going to make sure that we give them proper welcoming and acknowledgement for them making this journey up here," he said. "We're going to throw out our orange (team color) carpet and try to extend them all the same courtesy."
Right down to the scoreboard.
It's doubtful Pittsburg will be able to hand Bosco an identical - even similar - defeat as the Braves beat the Pirates 35-14 that season, but they'll surely give it the old college try.
#pirates #pittsburg #time
His judgment was largely based on a Week 4 2024 road trip the Pirates made to the four-time state and two-time national champion. He used terms like "first-rate" and "classy" when describing the treatment Bosco coach Jason Negro and director of football operations Jessie Christensen afforded the Pirates.
"We're going to make sure that we give them proper welcoming and acknowledgement for them making this journey up here," he said. "We're going to throw out our orange (team color) carpet and try to extend them all the same courtesy."
Right down to the scoreboard.
It's doubtful Pittsburg will be able to hand Bosco an identical - even similar - defeat as the Braves beat the Pirates 35-14 that season, but they'll surely give it the old college try.
#pirates #pittsburg #time
3 hours ago
The New York Giants are signing veteran linebacker Malik Harrison to the practice squad Thursday, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
A name familiar to the John Harbuagh circle, Harrison spent five seasons (2020-2024) with the Baltimore Ravens under the Giants new head coach after he was selected by Baltimore in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft.
According to Fowler's report, the 28-year-old veteran is expected to have a role early on — most likely on special teams to begin.
Free agent LB Malik Harrison is signing with the Giants practice squad with the goal to contribute early, per sources.
The seven-year vet, released by Pittsburgh on Sunday, has 215 career tackles and 43 starts. pic.twitter.com/DyHBZSQBw3
Harrison has spent most of his career as a reserve player. In 87 career games (43 starts), the Ohio State product has recorded 215 tackles (120 solo), nine tackles for loss and two sacks.
#harrison #tackles #veteran
A name familiar to the John Harbuagh circle, Harrison spent five seasons (2020-2024) with the Baltimore Ravens under the Giants new head coach after he was selected by Baltimore in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft.
According to Fowler's report, the 28-year-old veteran is expected to have a role early on — most likely on special teams to begin.
Free agent LB Malik Harrison is signing with the Giants practice squad with the goal to contribute early, per sources.
The seven-year vet, released by Pittsburgh on Sunday, has 215 career tackles and 43 starts. pic.twitter.com/DyHBZSQBw3
Harrison has spent most of his career as a reserve player. In 87 career games (43 starts), the Ohio State product has recorded 215 tackles (120 solo), nine tackles for loss and two sacks.
#harrison #tackles #veteran
3 hours ago
This article originally appeared on SteelersNOW.com.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers revealed in an interview with Zito Salena of the Washington Post that he can't wait to be a father once he retires. Rodgers has said several times that this season will be his final one.
"My next chapter in my life is fatherhood. We are not expecting yet, but I cannot wait to be a father," Rodgers said.
During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show at St. Vincent College on Aug. 3, the four-time NFL MVP opened up on his marriage and how it's altered his life.
Click here to read more on SteelersNOW.com.
#wait #father #life
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers revealed in an interview with Zito Salena of the Washington Post that he can't wait to be a father once he retires. Rodgers has said several times that this season will be his final one.
"My next chapter in my life is fatherhood. We are not expecting yet, but I cannot wait to be a father," Rodgers said.
During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show at St. Vincent College on Aug. 3, the four-time NFL MVP opened up on his marriage and how it's altered his life.
Click here to read more on SteelersNOW.com.
#wait #father #life
3 hours ago
Germie Bernard has already caught Aaron Rodgers' attention; however, now the rookie is getting a comparison that carries some serious weight in the Pittsburgh Steelers. Former linebacker Vince Williams sees something familiar in Bernard's game, the same kind of versatility that helped JuJu Smith-Schuster make an immediate impact as a rookie.
And that comparison makes the Steelers' receiver situation even more interesting. Bernard is pushing for snaps, Roman Wilson is trying to finally put his talent together, and Rodgers appears convinced both young receivers will matter once the regular season arrives.
March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Wide receiver Germie Bernard stretches during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
On September 3, Williams said Bernard reminds him of the "JuJu mold," according to Steelers Depot. Williams pointed to Bernard's ability to operate underneath, create yards after the catch, and work from multiple receiver spots as reasons the rookie could quickly become a useful weapon for Rodgers and new head coach Mike McCarthy.
"He's a rookie, but I think he's kind of in the JuJu mold. If guys remember how JuJu came on – that rookie season. That rookie season he had veteran wide receivers, a star wide receiver, a veteran quarterback. He could play the three-receiver role. He'll be underneath. Aaron Rodgers loves the underneath passing game, and you see his run-after-catch ability. You see his ability to get in there and catch the ball and, like, turn a five-yard catch into a 10-yard play."
#receiver #steelers
And that comparison makes the Steelers' receiver situation even more interesting. Bernard is pushing for snaps, Roman Wilson is trying to finally put his talent together, and Rodgers appears convinced both young receivers will matter once the regular season arrives.
March 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Wide receiver Germie Bernard stretches during Pro Day in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
On September 3, Williams said Bernard reminds him of the "JuJu mold," according to Steelers Depot. Williams pointed to Bernard's ability to operate underneath, create yards after the catch, and work from multiple receiver spots as reasons the rookie could quickly become a useful weapon for Rodgers and new head coach Mike McCarthy.
"He's a rookie, but I think he's kind of in the JuJu mold. If guys remember how JuJu came on – that rookie season. That rookie season he had veteran wide receivers, a star wide receiver, a veteran quarterback. He could play the three-receiver role. He'll be underneath. Aaron Rodgers loves the underneath passing game, and you see his run-after-catch ability. You see his ability to get in there and catch the ball and, like, turn a five-yard catch into a 10-yard play."
#receiver #steelers
4 hours ago
Throughout his 19-year tenure leading the Pittsburgh Steelers, former head coach Mike Tomlin managed roster dynamics that required equal parts tactical precision and human understanding. Few relationships were as critical, or as heavily scrutinized, as the dynamic between Tomlin and his Hall of Fame-bound quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger.
During a recent appearance on "The Dan Patrick Show," Tomlin provided rare insight into how he successfully coached Roethlisberger's famously off-script, backyard style of play, revealing why trying to box in his star quarterback was never an option.
When asked how he handled a quarterback who occasionally preferred playing outside strict play calls, Tomlin explained that effective leadership means tailoring the system to the individual rather than forcing a rigid structure.
"More than anything, man, it's my job to make sure his talent show up and to bring the game to him," Tomlin said. "I think different players digest the game in different ways and play with different styles. Ben didn't like constraints, and so I always wanted to accommodate that when I was capable."
That flexibility allowed Roethlisberger to thrive during key moments, producing iconic, game-extending plays that defined an era of Steelers football. Rather than viewing Big Ben's freelancing as a breakdown in discipline, Tomlin recognized it as the core mechanism of his quarterback's genius.
#tomlin #game
During a recent appearance on "The Dan Patrick Show," Tomlin provided rare insight into how he successfully coached Roethlisberger's famously off-script, backyard style of play, revealing why trying to box in his star quarterback was never an option.
When asked how he handled a quarterback who occasionally preferred playing outside strict play calls, Tomlin explained that effective leadership means tailoring the system to the individual rather than forcing a rigid structure.
"More than anything, man, it's my job to make sure his talent show up and to bring the game to him," Tomlin said. "I think different players digest the game in different ways and play with different styles. Ben didn't like constraints, and so I always wanted to accommodate that when I was capable."
That flexibility allowed Roethlisberger to thrive during key moments, producing iconic, game-extending plays that defined an era of Steelers football. Rather than viewing Big Ben's freelancing as a breakdown in discipline, Tomlin recognized it as the core mechanism of his quarterback's genius.
#tomlin #game
10 hours ago
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced plans Thursday for a weeklong celebration across Pittsburgh leading up to their regular season opener against the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 13 at Acrisure Stadium.
The Steelers Kickoff Week activities will feature community events and interactive displays across six local neighborhoods.
At the center of the celebration is a traveling display featuring giant Super Bowl rings originally created for the 2026 NFL Draft Steelers Country activation.
From Monday through Saturday of game week, the giant Super Bowl rings will visit six different locations across Pittsburgh. At each stop, fans will be invited to participate in a paint-by-numbers project by painting a segment of a larger canvas representing that location.
Once completed, the six individual pieces will be ******* embled into a single 24-foot mural. The completed artwork will be unveiled to fans at Acrisure Stadium during the team's home opener.
#week
The Steelers Kickoff Week activities will feature community events and interactive displays across six local neighborhoods.
At the center of the celebration is a traveling display featuring giant Super Bowl rings originally created for the 2026 NFL Draft Steelers Country activation.
From Monday through Saturday of game week, the giant Super Bowl rings will visit six different locations across Pittsburgh. At each stop, fans will be invited to participate in a paint-by-numbers project by painting a segment of a larger canvas representing that location.
Once completed, the six individual pieces will be ******* embled into a single 24-foot mural. The completed artwork will be unveiled to fans at Acrisure Stadium during the team's home opener.
#week
19 hours ago
The San Francisco Giants notched a feel-good 5-4 win in extra-innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night at PNC Park.
The win ought to put a better taste in the team's mouth after Tuesday's loss in which they erased a five-run deficit in the eighth, but were walked off in the bottom of the ninth when Rafael Devers couldn't snag a tricky throw across the diamond from Osleivis Basabe.
Here are takeaways from the Giants' win:
Bryce Eldridge fastballs:
With his grandmother watching him play at the big league level for the first time - several days after his grandfather passed away - Eldridge delivered the go-ahead run with an RBI double smacked the other way in the 10th inning.
#eldridge #pirates #osleivis
The win ought to put a better taste in the team's mouth after Tuesday's loss in which they erased a five-run deficit in the eighth, but were walked off in the bottom of the ninth when Rafael Devers couldn't snag a tricky throw across the diamond from Osleivis Basabe.
Here are takeaways from the Giants' win:
Bryce Eldridge fastballs:
With his grandmother watching him play at the big league level for the first time - several days after his grandfather passed away - Eldridge delivered the go-ahead run with an RBI double smacked the other way in the 10th inning.
#eldridge #pirates #osleivis
21 hours ago
Micah Parsons had the perfect reaction to the Los Angeles Rams bringing Aaron Donald back, responding to one of the most stunning moves of the 2026 NFL season with a comparison that captured how intimidating the team's defense could become. The star pass rusher saw the addition as the latest sign that the Rams are **** embling a roster built to overwhelm opponents.
Donald's return immediately changed the conversation surrounding Los Angeles and its championship ambitions. Already equipped with an imposing collection of defensive talent, the Rams added back one of the most dominant interior defenders in NFL history and gave opposing offenses another major problem to solve.
Former Pittsburgh Panther and retired NFL defensive tackle Aaron Donald waves to the crowd while walking out onto the field during his jersey number retirement ceremony during halftime of the Pittsburgh Panthers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish game at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on November 15, 2025.
Parsons reacted to the news by comparing the Rams to an Avengers villain, a reference that reflected the seemingly unstoppable collection of talent now gathered in Los Angeles. His response quickly resonated because it mirrored the reaction of many around the league, where the move has been viewed as a dramatic boost to an already dangerous roster.
The admiration also carries added weight coming from Parsons, one of the NFL's premier defensive players. He understands better than most how difficult it is for offensive lines to prepare for an elite pass rusher, and Donald's ability to disrupt plays from the interior has historically created opportunities for teammates throughout a defense.
#already
Donald's return immediately changed the conversation surrounding Los Angeles and its championship ambitions. Already equipped with an imposing collection of defensive talent, the Rams added back one of the most dominant interior defenders in NFL history and gave opposing offenses another major problem to solve.
Former Pittsburgh Panther and retired NFL defensive tackle Aaron Donald waves to the crowd while walking out onto the field during his jersey number retirement ceremony during halftime of the Pittsburgh Panthers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish game at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on November 15, 2025.
Parsons reacted to the news by comparing the Rams to an Avengers villain, a reference that reflected the seemingly unstoppable collection of talent now gathered in Los Angeles. His response quickly resonated because it mirrored the reaction of many around the league, where the move has been viewed as a dramatic boost to an already dangerous roster.
The admiration also carries added weight coming from Parsons, one of the NFL's premier defensive players. He understands better than most how difficult it is for offensive lines to prepare for an elite pass rusher, and Donald's ability to disrupt plays from the interior has historically created opportunities for teammates throughout a defense.
#already
21 hours ago
PITTSBURGH — The Pirates fought back in the late innings to force extras but fell 5-4 to the Giants in the 10th on Wednesday night at PNC Park.
Top 1st, 1-0 SFG: For the second straight game, Rafael Devers homered to center. His solo blast off Bubba Chandler gave the Giants (58-82) an early lead.
Bottom 4th, 1-1: The Pirates (68-72) tied the game when Landen Roupp issued a two-out walk to Esmerlyn Valdez with the bases loaded.
Top 5th, 3-1 SFG: The Giants loaded the bases after Oneil Cruz and Valdez watched a ball fall in shallow right-center. Bryce Eldridge followed with a sacrifice fly to center and Turner Hill delivered a two-out RBI single to right.
Bottom 7th, 3-2 SFG: The Pirates put two runners in scoring position with one out against Ryan Walker. After the Giants turned to Ryan Walker, Spencer Horwitz got his team within a run on an RBI groundout to short.
#Giants #bottom #game #bases
Top 1st, 1-0 SFG: For the second straight game, Rafael Devers homered to center. His solo blast off Bubba Chandler gave the Giants (58-82) an early lead.
Bottom 4th, 1-1: The Pirates (68-72) tied the game when Landen Roupp issued a two-out walk to Esmerlyn Valdez with the bases loaded.
Top 5th, 3-1 SFG: The Giants loaded the bases after Oneil Cruz and Valdez watched a ball fall in shallow right-center. Bryce Eldridge followed with a sacrifice fly to center and Turner Hill delivered a two-out RBI single to right.
Bottom 7th, 3-2 SFG: The Pirates put two runners in scoring position with one out against Ryan Walker. After the Giants turned to Ryan Walker, Spencer Horwitz got his team within a run on an RBI groundout to short.
#Giants #bottom #game #bases
1 day ago
Oct. 16
Today in sports history
Today is Oct. 16. On this date in:
1897: Michigan defeated Ohio State 34-0 at Ann Arbor in the first football game between the future Big Ten rivals.
1909: The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 8-0 in Game 7 to win the World Series, with rookie Babe Adams earning his third victory of the Series and securing Pittsburgh's first championship.
#game #michigan #state
Today in sports history
Today is Oct. 16. On this date in:
1897: Michigan defeated Ohio State 34-0 at Ann Arbor in the first football game between the future Big Ten rivals.
1909: The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 8-0 in Game 7 to win the World Series, with rookie Babe Adams earning his third victory of the Series and securing Pittsburgh's first championship.
#game #michigan #state
1 day ago
Joey Porter Jr.'s contract drama with the Pittsburgh Steelers has been dominating headlines, and a new look at an interaction between the standout cornerback and general manager Omar Khan is quickly making waves on social media.
Courtesy of footage provided by reporter Mike DeFabo, Khan and Porter were spotted having a conversation off to the side during practice. Considering the contract drama surrounding Porter and the Steelers, the clip quickly went viral.
Steelers GM Omar Khan and Joey Porter Jr. having a conversation at practice. pic.twitter.com/KDk9JITXYg
Porter, who was drafted by the Steelers with the 32nd overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, is looking to potentially reset the $30-plus million cornerback market after three outstanding seasons with Pittsburgh.
The Steelers have shown a hesitancy so far to pay Porter premium cornerback money. Khan admitted that the Steelers wouldn't engage in contract negotiations during the regular season, so the two sides would likely need to come to an agreement over the next 10 days.
#khan #contract
Courtesy of footage provided by reporter Mike DeFabo, Khan and Porter were spotted having a conversation off to the side during practice. Considering the contract drama surrounding Porter and the Steelers, the clip quickly went viral.
Steelers GM Omar Khan and Joey Porter Jr. having a conversation at practice. pic.twitter.com/KDk9JITXYg
Porter, who was drafted by the Steelers with the 32nd overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, is looking to potentially reset the $30-plus million cornerback market after three outstanding seasons with Pittsburgh.
The Steelers have shown a hesitancy so far to pay Porter premium cornerback money. Khan admitted that the Steelers wouldn't engage in contract negotiations during the regular season, so the two sides would likely need to come to an agreement over the next 10 days.
#khan #contract
1 day ago
As the Pittsburgh Steelers continue tuning their roster ahead of the upcoming campaign, several recent arrivals and depth contributors have officially received their jersey numbers.
According to longtime Steelers reporter Alan Saunders on X, the team has six updated uniform ******* ignments. He detailed the new numbers for veteran pass-catchers and key developmental pieces across the offense and defense.
Tight end Robert Tonyan: No. 85
Running back Lew Nichols III: No. 31
Cornerback Doneiko Slaughter: No. 40
#saunders #robert
According to longtime Steelers reporter Alan Saunders on X, the team has six updated uniform ******* ignments. He detailed the new numbers for veteran pass-catchers and key developmental pieces across the offense and defense.
Tight end Robert Tonyan: No. 85
Running back Lew Nichols III: No. 31
Cornerback Doneiko Slaughter: No. 40
#saunders #robert
1 day ago
Joey Porter Jr. has reached the part of his contract standoff where the business side is getting harder to ignore. The Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback is back on the practice field, however, his Week 1 status remains uncertain if the Steelers don't get a deal done. That puts even more attention on a negotiation that has already dragged into September.
And Porter is not navigating it alone. His teammates have backed him throughout the process, with Jalen Ramsey publicly pushing the Steelers to pay him. Now Cameron Heyward has offered Porter something a little different: a veteran's warning about how personal these negotiations can become.
NFL Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr.
Heyward spoke about Porter's situation on September 2, and kept his message pretty simple: separate the contract from the locker room, even if that separation is easier said than done.
"Don't take it personal, but you will. It's a business at the end of the day. You know, there's **** ody in that locker room that doesn't want Joey on that field. And that will never change."
#pittsburgh #don 't #business #cornerback
And Porter is not navigating it alone. His teammates have backed him throughout the process, with Jalen Ramsey publicly pushing the Steelers to pay him. Now Cameron Heyward has offered Porter something a little different: a veteran's warning about how personal these negotiations can become.
NFL Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr.
Heyward spoke about Porter's situation on September 2, and kept his message pretty simple: separate the contract from the locker room, even if that separation is easier said than done.
"Don't take it personal, but you will. It's a business at the end of the day. You know, there's **** ody in that locker room that doesn't want Joey on that field. And that will never change."
#pittsburgh #don 't #business #cornerback
1 day ago
The Pittsburgh Steelers traded former first-round pick Broderick Jones to the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday. This came off the heels of the Georgia product playing deep into preseason games as he worked his way back from a neck injury and missed the entirety of spring workouts.
It also came after the Steelers declined to pick up his fifth-year option and drafted his replacement in the form of Max Iheanachor. Once that sequence of actions happened, Jones' days in Pittsburgh were numbered.
Jones spoke to the media for the first time as a member of the Cowboys and was asked what he believed didn't work with him and the Steelers.
"For me, I would just say bouncing around, just not being able to get my feet set," Jones said via John Machota of The Athletic. "That was a challenge for me. Coming in [to Dallas], hopefully I can stick to one side. Compete for that, get comfortable, get familiar with it, get familiar with who I'll be playing next to and go from there."
Jones originally replaced Chuks Okorafor at right tackle in 2023 and spent the entire 2024 season at that spot. In 2025, he moved to left tackle after the Steelers drafted Troy Fautanu. He played both right and left tackle in preseason this year.
#pittsburgh #dallas
It also came after the Steelers declined to pick up his fifth-year option and drafted his replacement in the form of Max Iheanachor. Once that sequence of actions happened, Jones' days in Pittsburgh were numbered.
Jones spoke to the media for the first time as a member of the Cowboys and was asked what he believed didn't work with him and the Steelers.
"For me, I would just say bouncing around, just not being able to get my feet set," Jones said via John Machota of The Athletic. "That was a challenge for me. Coming in [to Dallas], hopefully I can stick to one side. Compete for that, get comfortable, get familiar with it, get familiar with who I'll be playing next to and go from there."
Jones originally replaced Chuks Okorafor at right tackle in 2023 and spent the entire 2024 season at that spot. In 2025, he moved to left tackle after the Steelers drafted Troy Fautanu. He played both right and left tackle in preseason this year.
#pittsburgh #dallas
1 day ago
The Green Bay Packers had little reason to keep Kyle McCord with Jordan Love firmly established as the starter and veteran Tyrod Taylor ahead of him on the depth chart. With limited room in the quarterback room, Green Bay opted to move McCord to the Miami Dolphins rather than keep him buried behind the team's top two options.
The Packers have moved quickly to add another quarterback, bringing a new arm into the practice squad, according to The Athletic's Matt Schneidman.
"Packers are adding Kedon Slovis as QB3 on the practice squad, Gutekunst says. He just played for the Cardinals here on Friday." wrote the NFL insider.
Sep 11, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) in the huddle against the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Slovis began his college career at USC before later stops at Pittsburgh and BYU, but he went undrafted in 2024. The Indianapolis Colts gave him a chance as an undrafted free agent, only to release him during their final roster cuts.
#mccord #keep
The Packers have moved quickly to add another quarterback, bringing a new arm into the practice squad, according to The Athletic's Matt Schneidman.
"Packers are adding Kedon Slovis as QB3 on the practice squad, Gutekunst says. He just played for the Cardinals here on Friday." wrote the NFL insider.
Sep 11, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) in the huddle against the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Slovis began his college career at USC before later stops at Pittsburgh and BYU, but he went undrafted in 2024. The Indianapolis Colts gave him a chance as an undrafted free agent, only to release him during their final roster cuts.
#mccord #keep
2 days ago
Editor's note: Third in an occasional series exploring LaVell Edwards' legacy of leadership.
LaVell Edwards was much more than a football coach. He was also a fortune teller, a prognosticator, a weatherman and a visionary, and — most of the time — his inclinations were right.
Defensive tackle Chris Hoke came to BYU in 1994. With his mission call to Brussels, Belgium, in hand, he sought out some advice from his coach. Hoke was worried a mission would rob him of his athletic edge for a football future.
"He was rock solid on me serving a mission," remembered Hoke. "He said, 'This is something you've got to do. The Lord has asked you to serve, and you are serving. I've done this long enough to know that if you go and serve the Lord, you're going to come back and you're going to come back bigger, stronger and faster than you were before you left.' He was right. Everything did work out."
After completing his mission, Hoke returned and played four seasons at BYU and 11 seasons with the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers, where he won two Super Bowls.
#mission #lavell
LaVell Edwards was much more than a football coach. He was also a fortune teller, a prognosticator, a weatherman and a visionary, and — most of the time — his inclinations were right.
Defensive tackle Chris Hoke came to BYU in 1994. With his mission call to Brussels, Belgium, in hand, he sought out some advice from his coach. Hoke was worried a mission would rob him of his athletic edge for a football future.
"He was rock solid on me serving a mission," remembered Hoke. "He said, 'This is something you've got to do. The Lord has asked you to serve, and you are serving. I've done this long enough to know that if you go and serve the Lord, you're going to come back and you're going to come back bigger, stronger and faster than you were before you left.' He was right. Everything did work out."
After completing his mission, Hoke returned and played four seasons at BYU and 11 seasons with the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers, where he won two Super Bowls.
#mission #lavell
2 days ago
The Green Bay Packers will have one of the most exciting offenses in the NFL this season. Despite Pro Bowl running back Josh Jacobs being on the commissioner's exempt list following criminal charges being filed against him, the Packers have some of the best young offensive stars in the league.
Wide receivers Christian Watson and Jayden Reed barely got to play together last year due to injuries. Now, they are entering 2026 healthy and fresh off of significant multi-year contract extensions. Additionally, Jordan Love continues to trend in the right direction as he enters his fourth year as Green Bay's starting quarterback.
Oh, and tight end Tucker Kraft is healthy.
Oct 26, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (85) celebrates his touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Kraft missed the second half of the season last year due to a torn ACL. Fortunately, he has progressed on schedule in his recovery and will be ready for Week One. Just how much the Packers will limit his snap count to start the year remains to be seen, but the fact that he will be playing at all gives the offense a major boost.
#season
Wide receivers Christian Watson and Jayden Reed barely got to play together last year due to injuries. Now, they are entering 2026 healthy and fresh off of significant multi-year contract extensions. Additionally, Jordan Love continues to trend in the right direction as he enters his fourth year as Green Bay's starting quarterback.
Oh, and tight end Tucker Kraft is healthy.
Oct 26, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (85) celebrates his touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Kraft missed the second half of the season last year due to a torn ACL. Fortunately, he has progressed on schedule in his recovery and will be ready for Week One. Just how much the Packers will limit his snap count to start the year remains to be seen, but the fact that he will be playing at all gives the offense a major boost.
#season
2 days ago
Former Steele High School standout Terence Steele faces competition for his starting job on the Dallas Cowboys' offensive line.
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said newly acquired offensive tackle Broderick Jones will challenge Steele for the starting right tackle job ahead of Dallas' Sept. 13 season opener against the New York Giants, according to The Dallas Morning News.
Steele, who played at Steele High School in Cibolo before going on to Texas Tech, has been the Cowboys' starting right tackle. Dallas acquired Jones, the No. 14 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, from the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Schottenheimer said he called Steele shortly after Saturday's trade to tell him the starting job would be up for competition.
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#cowboys #tackle #school #jones
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said newly acquired offensive tackle Broderick Jones will challenge Steele for the starting right tackle job ahead of Dallas' Sept. 13 season opener against the New York Giants, according to The Dallas Morning News.
Steele, who played at Steele High School in Cibolo before going on to Texas Tech, has been the Cowboys' starting right tackle. Dallas acquired Jones, the No. 14 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, from the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Schottenheimer said he called Steele shortly after Saturday's trade to tell him the starting job would be up for competition.
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#cowboys #tackle #school #jones
2 days ago
Over the last few recruiting cycles, Notre Dame has become a place that attracts former NFL and college players son's, both legacy's and non.
Larry Fitzgerald, an NFL Hall of Famer, who went to Pittsburgh has his son enrolled, as do multiple former Irish players like the Flanigan family. There could be another football legacy to play in South Bend, and one that might be like the Fitzgerald's as former Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram is a big fan of Notre Dame.
He recently said on "The Triple Option" podcast that 9 legacy's on the current roster and 15 during his time, and his son, Mark Ingram III could potentially be playing for Freeman. Ingram said that with him at the helm, the Irish are "right there at the top" of his list of coaches that he wants to play for.
Ingram won the Heisman Trophy in 2009 with Alabama, went on the be a first-round NFL draft selection and played in the NFL for twelve years before retiring following the 2022 season. It is still a few more years until Ingraham's son is ready to be recruited, and if Freeman is still in South Bend, there's a good chance that he ends up playing for Notre Dame.
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Larry Fitzgerald, an NFL Hall of Famer, who went to Pittsburgh has his son enrolled, as do multiple former Irish players like the Flanigan family. There could be another football legacy to play in South Bend, and one that might be like the Fitzgerald's as former Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram is a big fan of Notre Dame.
He recently said on "The Triple Option" podcast that 9 legacy's on the current roster and 15 during his time, and his son, Mark Ingram III could potentially be playing for Freeman. Ingram said that with him at the helm, the Irish are "right there at the top" of his list of coaches that he wants to play for.
Ingram won the Heisman Trophy in 2009 with Alabama, went on the be a first-round NFL draft selection and played in the NFL for twelve years before retiring following the 2022 season. It is still a few more years until Ingraham's son is ready to be recruited, and if Freeman is still in South Bend, there's a good chance that he ends up playing for Notre Dame.
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2 days ago
With active rosters expanding from 26 to 28 players in September, the Pirates have recalled left-hander Brandon Eisert from Triple-A Indianapolis and selected catcher Christian Bethancourt ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Giants.
Eisert, who was acquired from the White Sox on July 10, has made 32 appearances between Chicago and Pittsburgh this season and is 2-2 with a 6.29 ERA. He's struck out 40 batters and walked 12 in 34.1 innings.
The Pirates acquired Bethancourt from the Yankees on Aug. 19 and had been on the taxi squad since the trade. In 67 games at Triple-A between the Yankees and Cubs organizations this season, the 34-year-old hit .270/.320/.491 with 14 homers and 45 RBI in 59 games.
Bethancourt last appeared in the big leagues in 2024. In parts of eight big-league seasons he owns a .229/.259/.362 batting line with 60 doubles, 35 home runs and 135 RBI in 427 games between six teams.
To clear a spot for Bethancourt on the 40-man roster, the Pirates transferred catcher/first baseman Endy Rodríguez to the 60-day injured list. Rodríguez underwent left hip labrum surgery on Aug. 26.
#bethancourt #eisert #triple
Eisert, who was acquired from the White Sox on July 10, has made 32 appearances between Chicago and Pittsburgh this season and is 2-2 with a 6.29 ERA. He's struck out 40 batters and walked 12 in 34.1 innings.
The Pirates acquired Bethancourt from the Yankees on Aug. 19 and had been on the taxi squad since the trade. In 67 games at Triple-A between the Yankees and Cubs organizations this season, the 34-year-old hit .270/.320/.491 with 14 homers and 45 RBI in 59 games.
Bethancourt last appeared in the big leagues in 2024. In parts of eight big-league seasons he owns a .229/.259/.362 batting line with 60 doubles, 35 home runs and 135 RBI in 427 games between six teams.
To clear a spot for Bethancourt on the 40-man roster, the Pirates transferred catcher/first baseman Endy Rodríguez to the 60-day injured list. Rodríguez underwent left hip labrum surgery on Aug. 26.
#bethancourt #eisert #triple
2 days ago
At some point, dominance stops being impressive and starts raising a different question: What is left to prove?
The Bulldogs opened the 2026 season Thursday night by doing something that would have been difficult to imagine two years ago: they walked into Pittsburg State, the site of their most recent loss, and dismantled the No. 4 Gorillas, 42-14. The victory extended Ferris State's winning streak to 31 games and immediately reminded the rest of the country why the Bulldogs entered the season ranked No. 1 in Division II.
The significance goes beyond the score.
Pittsburg State handed Ferris its last loss, a 19-3 defeat on Aug. 31, 2024. Since then, Ferris has not simply won; it has crushed opponents on its way to consecutive national championships. Thursday's victory was particularly emphatic, as the Bulldogs ran for 385 yards while holding Pittsburg State to just 44 rushing yards.
The Bulldogs finished 16-0 in 2025, defeating Harding 42-21 for their fourth national championship in five seasons. That made Ferris the first team in the modern era of Division I or Division II football to finish a season 16-0. The Bulldogs also scored 844 points, setting an NCAA Division I and II modern-era scoring record.
#ferris #state #victory #national
The Bulldogs opened the 2026 season Thursday night by doing something that would have been difficult to imagine two years ago: they walked into Pittsburg State, the site of their most recent loss, and dismantled the No. 4 Gorillas, 42-14. The victory extended Ferris State's winning streak to 31 games and immediately reminded the rest of the country why the Bulldogs entered the season ranked No. 1 in Division II.
The significance goes beyond the score.
Pittsburg State handed Ferris its last loss, a 19-3 defeat on Aug. 31, 2024. Since then, Ferris has not simply won; it has crushed opponents on its way to consecutive national championships. Thursday's victory was particularly emphatic, as the Bulldogs ran for 385 yards while holding Pittsburg State to just 44 rushing yards.
The Bulldogs finished 16-0 in 2025, defeating Harding 42-21 for their fourth national championship in five seasons. That made Ferris the first team in the modern era of Division I or Division II football to finish a season 16-0. The Bulldogs also scored 844 points, setting an NCAA Division I and II modern-era scoring record.
#ferris #state #victory #national
2 days ago
Oct. 1
Today in sports history
Today is Oct. 1. On this date in:
1903: Deacon Phillippe and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated Cy Young and Boston 7-3 in the first game of the first World Series.
1921: Walter Hagen defeated Jim Barnes 3 and 2 to win the PGA Championship, capturing his third major ***** le.
#today #phillippe #World
Today in sports history
Today is Oct. 1. On this date in:
1903: Deacon Phillippe and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated Cy Young and Boston 7-3 in the first game of the first World Series.
1921: Walter Hagen defeated Jim Barnes 3 and 2 to win the PGA Championship, capturing his third major ***** le.
#today #phillippe #World
2 days ago
T.J. Watt is coming off one of the worst performances of his NFL career, which subsequently resulted in the Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher tumbling down ESPN's top 100 players prediction for the 2026 season.
In ESPN's new top 100 players list, Watt saw his ranking tumble 54 spots from last year to No. 65 for the 2026 season. Honestly, this could still be viewed as a compliment considering how his 2025 season played out.
"Watt's production has dipped since he led the league with 19 sacks in 2023, but part of the reason he dropped off in 2025 is a freak situation where he suffered a partially collapsed a lung during dry needling treatment," ESPN's Brooke Pryor wrote. "He is fully healthy entering his 10th season and has vowed to be open to moving around in Graham's system -- something he admitted he was too stubborn to do under the previous regime."
It's true that Watt is going to be moving around the defensive line a lot more in 2026, but he's no doubt at his best when coming off the left side. That was until offenses found a way to neutralize his presence, leaving the Steelers, and Watt, with no choice but to shake things up in 2026.
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#coming #players #moving #pittsburgh
In ESPN's new top 100 players list, Watt saw his ranking tumble 54 spots from last year to No. 65 for the 2026 season. Honestly, this could still be viewed as a compliment considering how his 2025 season played out.
"Watt's production has dipped since he led the league with 19 sacks in 2023, but part of the reason he dropped off in 2025 is a freak situation where he suffered a partially collapsed a lung during dry needling treatment," ESPN's Brooke Pryor wrote. "He is fully healthy entering his 10th season and has vowed to be open to moving around in Graham's system -- something he admitted he was too stubborn to do under the previous regime."
It's true that Watt is going to be moving around the defensive line a lot more in 2026, but he's no doubt at his best when coming off the left side. That was until offenses found a way to neutralize his presence, leaving the Steelers, and Watt, with no choice but to shake things up in 2026.
For up-to-date Steelers coverage, including any roster news and injury updates, follow us on X TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
#coming #players #moving #pittsburgh
3 days ago
Fans only need to wait 13 more days until the Steel City brand of football returns when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Atlanta Falcons on September 13. In the spirit of the countdown to kickoff, we'll take a look at the most recent and best players to ever wear No. 13.
Dowdle, who signed with the Steelers this offseason, is the current No. 13 wearer on the Steelers' roster.
Rico Dowdle, 2026-present
Scotty Miller, 2024-2025
Miles Boykin, 2022-2023
#dowdle #fans #falcons
Dowdle, who signed with the Steelers this offseason, is the current No. 13 wearer on the Steelers' roster.
Rico Dowdle, 2026-present
Scotty Miller, 2024-2025
Miles Boykin, 2022-2023
#dowdle #fans #falcons
3 days ago
TUESDAY
BASEBALL
3:30p Giants at Pittsburgh NBCSBA (680, 104.5)
4:30p Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs TBS
5p A's at Texas NBCSCA (960)
#nbcsca
BASEBALL
3:30p Giants at Pittsburgh NBCSBA (680, 104.5)
4:30p Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs TBS
5p A's at Texas NBCSCA (960)
#nbcsca
3 days ago
Former NFL wide receiver Damoun Patterson was arrested by the Daytona Beach Police Department in connection with several felony offenses.
According to police, Patterson was charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle, aggravated ***** ault with a deadly weapon, criminal mischief, and armed burglary of a dwelling.
Patterson, who spent time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and New England Patriots, was booked into custody on the charges.
Authorities have not released additional details about the allegations.
The case remains in the judicial process. As with all criminal cases, Patterson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
#damoun #daytona
According to police, Patterson was charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle, aggravated ***** ault with a deadly weapon, criminal mischief, and armed burglary of a dwelling.
Patterson, who spent time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and New England Patriots, was booked into custody on the charges.
Authorities have not released additional details about the allegations.
The case remains in the judicial process. As with all criminal cases, Patterson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
#damoun #daytona
3 days ago
The Green Bay Packers don't have a third quarterback, and that's weird. Half of the NFL kept three players at the position (four of them kept four, if you can believe it) at the cutdown deadline, when rosters shrank from 91 to 53 on Sunday. So for the Packers to have only rostered two players at the position and have no internal option to even add to the practice squad sticks out like a sore thumb, but that's the offset when the Miami Dolphins are willing to give you a draft pick for a guy you signed off the street in January.
I'm sure a lot of you are thinking, "Wait, who am I going to see under center if Jordan Love or Tyrod Taylor ever go down, God forbid?" I don't know the answer to that, but I'm going to throw a couple of options out for you today.
This is probably the least inspired of our options. The Packers signed Kyron Drones to a deal worth $5,000 guaranteed as an undrafted free agent this offseason, and he was beat out for the QB3 job (at least in the summer) by Kyle McCord (who, again, is now a Dolphin). Drones was outright waived by the team — with the Packers not even needing to fill his roster spot for several days — after a four-dropback performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the preseason opener. Drones was sacked on three of those plays, including a screen. It seemed like they were just over the experience.
Alright, here's where I did a lot of legwork. We're going to have to use different fonts to mean different things, because I want you to be able to take one glance and understand the full landscape at the position.
Players whose names are bolded were cut from teams that kept three or more quarterbacks. These are the players who are most likely to be available for the Packers, as these teams are less likely to need a practice squad arm for the scout team.
#packers #players #even
I'm sure a lot of you are thinking, "Wait, who am I going to see under center if Jordan Love or Tyrod Taylor ever go down, God forbid?" I don't know the answer to that, but I'm going to throw a couple of options out for you today.
This is probably the least inspired of our options. The Packers signed Kyron Drones to a deal worth $5,000 guaranteed as an undrafted free agent this offseason, and he was beat out for the QB3 job (at least in the summer) by Kyle McCord (who, again, is now a Dolphin). Drones was outright waived by the team — with the Packers not even needing to fill his roster spot for several days — after a four-dropback performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the preseason opener. Drones was sacked on three of those plays, including a screen. It seemed like they were just over the experience.
Alright, here's where I did a lot of legwork. We're going to have to use different fonts to mean different things, because I want you to be able to take one glance and understand the full landscape at the position.
Players whose names are bolded were cut from teams that kept three or more quarterbacks. These are the players who are most likely to be available for the Packers, as these teams are less likely to need a practice squad arm for the scout team.
#packers #players #even
3 days ago
The Pittsburgh Steelers completed the last of their roster cuts and moves to finalize their initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season. But the legendary James Harrison is less than thrilled about one release.
Taking to social media to air out his frustrations, Harrison called out the Steelers for releasing veteran linebacker and fan-favorite Elandon Roberts.
"I hope we don't regret this cause I didn't see this coming in a million years," Harrison wrote via X. "You telling me you brought this man in as a camp body? Cause that's **** sure not what it sounded like was happening when he got here. We gon find out quick if this was a good decision or not in Week 1 vs Bijan though."
Harrison's frustrations were echoed by Steelers Nation, as Roberts won over the Pittsburgh fandom thanks to his high-motor, physical style of play during his two-year stint with the team from 2023 to 2024.
Roberts went on to leave the Steelers for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025, but ultimately returned to Pittsburgh on a one-year deal just a few weeks ago. It didn't take long for Roberts to impress fans once again, as the veteran defender made several huge plays during the preseason.
#steelers #roberts #pittsburgh #roster
Taking to social media to air out his frustrations, Harrison called out the Steelers for releasing veteran linebacker and fan-favorite Elandon Roberts.
"I hope we don't regret this cause I didn't see this coming in a million years," Harrison wrote via X. "You telling me you brought this man in as a camp body? Cause that's **** sure not what it sounded like was happening when he got here. We gon find out quick if this was a good decision or not in Week 1 vs Bijan though."
Harrison's frustrations were echoed by Steelers Nation, as Roberts won over the Pittsburgh fandom thanks to his high-motor, physical style of play during his two-year stint with the team from 2023 to 2024.
Roberts went on to leave the Steelers for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025, but ultimately returned to Pittsburgh on a one-year deal just a few weeks ago. It didn't take long for Roberts to impress fans once again, as the veteran defender made several huge plays during the preseason.
#steelers #roberts #pittsburgh #roster
3 days ago
The Pittsburgh Steelers finalized their initial 53-man roster, but keeping four quarterbacks, Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Allar, came with severe systemic trade-offs.
On a recent episode of the "Locked on Steelers" podcast, host Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette sounded the alarm on how ****** ding signal-callers has severely compromised positional depth across the rest of the team.
"If you keep four quarterbacks, it's going to leave some holes somewhere that you're going to have to fill," Carter explained. "And lo and behold, they kept four quarterbacks and there are some serious holes that got to be filled."
The structural crunch is felt most acutely on the offensive line and in the secondary. The Steelers enter the regular season carrying just three active offensive tackles: starting left tackle Troy Fautanu, likely starting right tackle Dylan Cook, and rookie Max Iheanachor.
With Jack Driscoll relegated to short-term injured reserve, Pittsburgh lacks a true, proven swing tackle.
#steelers #holes
On a recent episode of the "Locked on Steelers" podcast, host Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette sounded the alarm on how ****** ding signal-callers has severely compromised positional depth across the rest of the team.
"If you keep four quarterbacks, it's going to leave some holes somewhere that you're going to have to fill," Carter explained. "And lo and behold, they kept four quarterbacks and there are some serious holes that got to be filled."
The structural crunch is felt most acutely on the offensive line and in the secondary. The Steelers enter the regular season carrying just three active offensive tackles: starting left tackle Troy Fautanu, likely starting right tackle Dylan Cook, and rookie Max Iheanachor.
With Jack Driscoll relegated to short-term injured reserve, Pittsburgh lacks a true, proven swing tackle.
#steelers #holes
