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Trump campaign releases letter on his injury, treatment after last week’s assassination attempt
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s campaign released an update on the former president’s health Saturday, one week after he survived an attempted assassination at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The memo, from Texas Rep. Ronny Jackson, a staunch supporter who served as Trump’s White House physician,...
Best Penguins by Jersey Numbers: #11-20
The Penguins have had many talented hockey players wearing their crest. This article analyzes the best Penguins by jersey numbers #11-20. Continuing to look through the decades, each jersey number carries its own legacy for the Penguins franchise. This article is the second in a series, highlighting the best Penguins player to wear each jersey number from #1 to #100. As we wait for the Penguins 2024-2025 season to start, we look back on the contributions of the various past Penguins to lace up the skates for the black and yellow. Best Penguin By Jersey Number: 11-20 ...
Ortiz cruises through 7 innings, Cruz has 3 RBIs as Pirates win 6th straight, 4-1 over Phillies
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Luis Ortiz pitched seven shutout innings, Oneil Cruz had a home run and three RBIs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates stretched their winning streak to six games with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night. Ortiz (5-2), who had not gone more than six...
Ryan Clark Believes This Is a Crucial Season for Mike Tomlin
Former Steelers free safety Ryan Clark thinks a lot is riding on this season for Mike Tomlin. He has to show more than just winning seasons. The Steelers have not won a playoff game in seven years, only eight teams in the NFL have a longer drought. “I don’t think this is the year his streak ends, but I do think this is the year he has to prove to the entire world that he is the Hall of Fame coach I believe him to be,” Clark said on ESPN’s First Take. “This team has meandered around the 9-8 level where they...
Steelers Quarterback Russell Wilson Predicted To Exceed Expectations: 'He Will Thrive In A Stable Environment'
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a ton of pressure in 2024, as they haven't emerged victorious in a playoff matchup since the 2016 season. For the Steelers to start winning in the postseason, they need experience and leadership at quarterback. They found that when Russell Wilson hit the open market this offseason after two ugly seasons with the Denver Broncos. Many in the NFL community aren't sold on Wilson making a heroic comeback, but some, including the writers from CBS Sports, expect Wilson to bounce back in a big way. Wilson, coming off a 26 touchdown season with Denver, has drawn a lot of...
The biggest of stories came to the small city of Butler. Here's how its newspaper met the moment
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — When gunshots echoed at the Trump rally where she was working, Butler Eagle reporter Irina Bucur dropped to the ground just like everyone else. She was terrified. She hardly froze, though. Bucur tried to text her assignment editor, through spotty cell service, to tell him...
Details Emerge on Steelers New LB Contract
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers added another veteran linebacker to their roster this summer, signing former Buffalo Bill and former Steelers' draft pick Tyler Matakevich. The Steelers' deal for Matakevich is for one year, worth $1.21 million. While Matakevich has a good shot at making the 53-man roster this season,...
One Year In: Assessing Noel Acciari’s Impact with the Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins added to the bottom six in 2023 by signing a right winger. Here we shall look back on Noel Acciari‘s impact and stats with the Penguins so far. It is well known that President of Hockey Operations Kyle Dubas likes to draw from those he knows. Therefore, it is no surprise one of his first moves was to bring in a player he had paid a premium for at the 2023 trade deadline while general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Acciari signed a three-year deal with an average annual value of $2 million per season. He...
Pirates rally to beat Phillies 8-7
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Gonzales hit the winning RBI single in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from a three-run deficit for an 8-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. With the Pirates trailing 7-6, Connor Joe led off the ninth with a single before...
Steelers’ Calvin Austin III Excited To Destroy The Browns: 'We Gotta Beat Them'
The Pittsburgh Steelers compete in one of the most intense divisions in football, the AFC North. Among their rivals—the Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, and Cincinnati Bengals—the Steelers have a strong dislike for all three. While they respect the Ravens, they still hold a grudge. The Bengals, though less respected, are still regarded more highly than the Browns. For years, the Browns were seen as the underdogs of the AFC North. However, they’ve recently turned things around and become a formidable opponent in the division. Some experts even believe the Browns could win the AFC North in 2024. Despite their improvement, the Steelers...
Review: PCLO’s Beguiling ‘Young Frankenstein’ Brims With Bawdy Glee
Naughty can be oh so nice when it’s done with devilish wit, a knowing wink and catchy melodies, and few in my lifetime have mastered that combination as well as Mel Brooks and his partners in parody. With Young Frankenstein, the musical version of the hit movie, the feeling...
Steelers QB Sees Tyler Lockett in Calvin Austin
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking for the emergence of a WR2, and while a trade option is still on the table, they're also hoping one of their in-house candidates bursts onto the scene during training camp. One name that sits at the top of that list is third-year...
Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 1,234)
Welcome back to the latest episode of The Terrible Take. Think of it as a super-mini version of The Terrible Podcast. A short, 1-3 minute episode seven days a week, every weekday at 5 PM/EST, with Alex Kozora, Dave Bryan, Josh Carney, Ross McCorkle, Melanie Friedlander, and Joe Clark telling you what’s on our minds. You can check out episodes here or wherever you listen to The Terrible Podcast.
Pirates Move Closer to NL Wild Card Spot
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates pulled off a comeback win against the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night, which helped them to move up the National League Wild Card Standings. The Pirates faced numerous deficits throughout their matchup with the Phillies, including 3-0, 4-3 and 7-4, but a combination of great bullpen...
Steelers Competition Bigger Than Expected for Brandon Aiyuk
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers were believed to be one of the only teams interested in making a blockbuster trade with the San Francisco 49ers for All-Pro wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. But according to Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio, the competition is a little larger than expected. Appearing on the...
Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh Steelers’ teammates team up for workout ahead of training camp
Russell Wilson and several of his Steelers teammates were working hard earlier this week to prepare to work even harder when training camp starts in Latrobe, Pa. Wilson, who loves to share daily on his social media accounts, posted a gallery of photos from his unofficial workouts with seven other Steelers. The group appears to be working out somewhere in breezy SoCal. Wilson does like to do throwing sessions at UCLA.
GOP Indulges in 'Orgy of Magical Thinking' After Trump Shooting: Bill Maher
Comedian Bill Maher said on his show on Friday night that Republicans "have been indulging in an orgy of magical thinking" since former President Donald Trump's near assassination. Trump, the GOP presidential nominee as of Monday, was struck by a bullet at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, last Saturday...
Film Room: Steelers OC Arthur Smith’s Windback Counter Run Concept
With the Pittsburgh Steelers hiring Arthur Smith as their new offensive coordinator, it was obvious that they were shifting to a zone based rushing attack. But every good offense needs built in counters to throw defenses off balance. One of his favorite changeup concepts is windback counter, which can be run from various different personnel groupings and alignments. In 2023, Atlanta ripped off several explosive plays on these calls. SN analyst Derrick Bell breaks down how Smith sets this play up, why it works and how it fits with Pittsburgh’s current personnel on offense. From a defensive perspective, this play is...
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