Will Graves | Associated Press
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The Pittsburgh Pirates are starting to gain momentum thanks to a pitching staff that is coming of age.
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Steelers sign head coach Mike Tomlin to 3-year deal that will carry through at least the 2027 seasonThe NFL’s longest-tenured head coach isn’t leaving Pittsburgh anytime soon. The Steelers have signed Mike Tomlin to a three-year extension that will carry through at least the 2027 season.
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Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes made a quick impression on Los Angles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani. Skenes struck out Ohtani on three fastballs that reached 100 mph during their first meeting of what became a 10-6 Pittsburgh win. Ohtani exacted revenge later, dinging Skenes for a two-run homer and adding a single.
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Justin Fields is embracing a fresh start in Pittsburgh. The Steelers acquired the quarterback from the Chicago Bears in March. Fields says he is fine with backing up veteran Russell Wilson but added it's his job to help Wilson get better.
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Placekicker Mark Jackson is hoping to trade one kind of football for another. The Ireland native grew up playing Gaelic football back home. He's now in Pittsburgh hoping to earn a roster spot as a kicker with the Steelers.
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A person with direct knowledge of the decision says the Pittsburgh Pirates will promote top pitching prospect Paul Skenes for his major league debut Saturday.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates have cooled off after a hot start. The Pirates have lost six straight after being swept by Boston and now sit at 11-11.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins have put together a late-season surge to get into the playoff mix. The Penguins are 6-0-2 in their past eight games to move within a point of a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with a week to go in the regular season.
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New Duquesne coach Dru Joyce III is eager to help prove the team's breakthrough this March isn't a one-off. The Dukes have promoted Joyce to take over for Keith Dambrot. Dambrot retired after leading Duquesne to an Atlantic 10 title and the program's first NCAA Tournament berth in 47 years. Joyce says he's done everything possible to prepare for the road ahead.
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Jack Gohlke made 10 3-pointers and 14th-seeded Oakland delivered the first true shock of this year’s March Madness, beating third-seeded Kentucky 80-76 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.