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Despite Steelers’ slide, title is within reach

By Will Graves AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers doesn't see the need to dip into his greatest hits to put things in perspective for the slumping Pittsburgh Steelers. The quarterback who famously told everyone in Green Bay — his teammates included — to "R-E-L-A-X" after a ...

Greenwood is finalist for Hall of Fame class

By Josh Dubow AP Pro Football Writer Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft, two of the key pillars in the New England Patriots' dynasty, and former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end L.C. Greenwood were picked as finalists for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Belichick was picked as the ...

Crosby nears Lemieux’s Penguins points record

By Dan Gelston AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA — Sidney Crosby says, no, of course he has not heard from Mario Lemieux recently as the current Penguins captain moves closer to taking another franchise record from his mentor. Crosby is seven shy of Lemieux for the most regular-season points ...

Tomlin shares frustration of Steelers fans with team at 6-6

By Will Graves AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin isn't immune to the chorus of boos that chased the Pittsburgh Steelers to the locker room after a blowout loss to Buffalo on Sunday. If anything, the longest-tenured coach in the NFL felt the same way after watching his team get ...

Steelers cut Slay, sign veteran receiver Thielen

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adam Thielen didn't stay out of work long. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed the veteran wide receiver to their practice squad on Tuesday, a day after the 35-year-old was released by the Minnesota Vikings so he could pursue more playing time elsewhere. Thielen had just ...

Trinity’s big 2nd half gives Ferrari first win as coach

By Bill Hughes For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter.com Smiling with wet hair and a soaked pullover, Alex Ferrari took in his first win as the Trinity High School boys basketball head coach, a 57-38 victory over West Mifflin on Tuesday night at Hiller Hall. “It feels ...