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Steelers' Art Rooney II Reveals Incredible Reason For Keeping Mike Tomlin
The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the best and most stable organizations in the history of the NFL. The franchise had a rocky beginning after being founded in 1933, but transformed into a dynasty during the 1970s. Since the organization began to find success under Head Coach Chuck Noll, the Steelers have had just two other head coaches: Bill Cowher and Mike Tomlin. A lot of this consistency has to do with the success and results of these coaches, and also the philosophy of the Steelers organization. Art Rooney II is the current owner and president of the Steelers, following in his father's footsteps....
Steelers ILB Cole Holcomb is ‘Not At All Worried’ About Injury History, Almost Ready to Get Back to Work
All 90 is a Steelers Now series profiling each of the 90 members of the Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 offseason roster. Next up is ILB Cole Holcomb. When the Steelers signed Cole Holcomb last offseason, they thought they solved their inside linebacker with pairing him with Elandon Roberts. It looked to be going good until the Steelers played the Tennessee Titans when Holcomb was taken out by friendly fire. On the play, Holcomb’s knee went into hyperextension when his teammates leg hit his. As a result, Holcomb missed the remainder of the year for the second straight season. Since the injury,...
Pittsburgh Pirates’ Pitching Rotation: Strength in Abundance
The Pittsburgh Pirates find themselves in the unique position of having an abundance of starting pitchers, with the rotation currently featuring five main pitchers and two on the injured list, while Quinn Priester lurks in the bullpen. This surplus of talent will lead to a dilemma once the injured pitchers return, a situation that many teams would envy. The team entered the All-Star break with impressive stats for both the overall ERA and the starting pitchers' performance specifically.
Versatile Luis Ortiz Unsung Hero of Pirates Pitching Staff
Paul Skenes has generated most of the attention amongst Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers this season, and rightfully so. The rookie phenom has already established himself as one of the premier starting pitchers in the league. It’s why he started for the National League in the All-Star Game on Tuesday. Similarly, fellow rookie Jared Jones garnered plenty of attention prior to landing on the 15-day injured list and Mitch Keller continues to serve as the anchor of the starting staff. Perhaps it’s time Luis Ortiz, who didn’t even start the season in the Pirates’ rotation, got some more attention for everything he’s done this...
Trump's close call: A detailed time line
The July 13 attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has stunned the country as it approaches Election Day on Nov. 5. Here is an in-depth look at the events surrounding the shooting that wounded Trump at a Butler, Pa., political rally. Leading up to the rally. Over several months...
Pa. House GOP Leader Cutler calls for probe into Trump assassination attempt
Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler on Friday proposed a special committee of the Legislature to investigate how a 20-year-old man with a rifle came within inches of killing former President Donald Trump during a rally last Saturday in Butler, Pa. The shooting – resulting in the death of one...
This year’s budget overturns local bans on rodeos. No Pa. lawmaker will take credit.
HARRISBURG — Under a little-noticed provision in the new state budget, Pennsylvania municipalities will be forced to allow rodeo events to take place in their borders even if local lawmakers have voted to restrict them. Only one place in the commonwealth appears to fit this description: Pittsburgh, which more...
Trump credits illegal immigration chart on screen at rally with saving his life
Former President Donald Trump credited a chart on illegal immigration levels that was on display at his recent rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, with saving his life after he was shot on Saturday. In a lengthy speech to the Republican National Convention as he accepted the GOP’s nomination Thursday evening, Trump touted that both the chart […]
On Sports: MLB deems Pirates' rivals as Phillies, Tigers; Paul Skenes' signing bonus record surpassed
Jul. 19—In announcing its 2025 schedule Thursday, Major League Baseball tacitly expressed belief that fans have demanded more of the Pittsburgh Pirates-Detroit Tigers annual matchup. But not so much so that it will formally recognize it during a weekend specifically deigned to showcase so-called "rivalries." Two aspects of next year's schedule that are new for 2025 involve the addition of two ...
Steelers A to Z: Change of scenery, openings at WR lead to Quez Watkins moving across state
Jul. 19—Editor's note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers' 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2024 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between June 14 and July 25. Contract data courtesy spotrac.com. WR Quez ...
Lowrie Place Hosting Rodfather’s Car Show
Car enthusiasts as well as those looking for family fun won’t have far to go this weekend for an event to benefit local groups. Lowrie Place is hosting the Butler Rodfathers for their 4th annual car cruise at their Evans City Road location from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Phillies vs. Pirates Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 20
Cristopher Sanchez starts for the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday at PNC Park against Bryan Reynolds and the Pittsburgh Pirates. First pitch is at 6:40 PM ET for the second game of a three-game series. The favored Phillies have -167 moneyline odds against the underdog Pirates, who are listed at +139. Philadelphia is favored on the run line (-1.5). The total is 8.5 runs for the contest (with -113 odds on the over and -108 odds to go under).
Returning to the Pete for The Basketball Tournament gives ex-Pitt players chance to reflect on careers
Jul. 19—If the Zoo Crew is fortunate enough to win six games in The Basketball Tournament that starts Saturday at Petersen Events Center and share the $1 million winner-take-all prize, the victory will raise an obvious question for the nine-man team of former Pitt and Pittsburgh area players: What will they do with all that money? Three former Pitt players have definite thoughts on the ...
Technology expert talks about CrowdStrike
LANCASTER, Pa. — Alex Borten owns Hempfield Technology. He's been busy helping businesses navigate and get back to operating following the CrowdStrike outage that impacted many businesses from transportation, to financial, entertainment and health care systems. Borten says it's a well-respected cybersecurity software designed for large enterprise industries. Borten...
Zelienople to investigate tree cutting by developers
Planned tree cutting in Zelienople sparked concern among property owners Thursday, July 18, with some people claiming that developers for the Glade Run development project violated an ordinance. Jim Hulings, of Harmony, said the number of cut trees was likely “in the hundreds.”. “Tomorrow it’ll be a desert,” he...
Emotional Pittsburgh Penguins Matchups in 2024-25 Season: Malkin & Crosby Milestones
The Pittsburgh Penguins' 2024-25 season promises exciting matchups and milestone opportunities for star players like Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby. Malkin expected to reach milestones of 500 goals, 800 assists, and 1300 points. Crosby aiming to join the 600-goal and 1600-point clubs. Yes, But. The Penguins' outlook for the season...
Hochul orders flags at half-staff in honor of Corey Comperatore
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that flags at all New York state buildings will fly at half-staff in honor of Corey Comperatore on July 19. Comperatore, a former fire chief who was shot and killed at Donald Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, spent his final moments protecting his family from gunfire in the attempted assassination of the former president.
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