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Steelers’ game in Paris game still on despite civil unrest

The game in Paris between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints remains scheduled as planned despite civil unrest in the French capital, the NFL said Sunday. The teams are set to play next Sunday at Stade de France in what would be the NFL’s first regular-season game in Paris, where events are also planned for football fans during the week. Rioting and looting have taken place during nationwide protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. “Preparations continue as scheduled for NFL events and the game at Stade de France next Sunday,” the league ...

Rodgers set to play chess with Tampa’s Bowles

TAMPA, Fla. — Todd Bowles will have to be quite creative to surprise Aaron Rodgers. Known for his complex defensive schemes and disguising his blitz packages, Bowles and his Tampa Bay Buccaneers are facing an elite quarterback who has seen everything in a distinguished NFL career. Rodgers ...

NFL preview capsule: Pittsburgh Steelers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Records: Pittsburgh (3-2); Tampa Bay (1-4) When/where to watch: Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS Latest odds: Steelers by 2.5 Against the spread: Steelers 3-2; Buccaneers 1-4 Last week: Steelers beat the Colts 34-22; Buccaneers beat the Cowboys 24-16 Last meeting: Steelers beat the Buccaneers 20-18 on Oct. 12, 2022, in Pittsburgh Series record: Steelers lead 10-2 Matchup to watch: Buccaneers right tackle Luke Goedeke vs. Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt. The four-time All-Pro Watt is an elite pass rusher who has 119.5 sacks. It’ll be a tough challenge for Goedeke, who had multiple penalties ...

Pens fall apart after early lead

DENVER — Nathan MacKinnon had three assists and a power-play goal, Artturi Lehkonen scored twice and the Colorado Avalanche rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Friday night. T.J. Hughes scored his first NHL goal, while Mackenzie Blackwood settled in after a shaky start to stop 29 ...

Rodgers a chemistry teacher for Steelers now

PITTSBURGH — Defining chemistry with a wide receiver is easy for Aaron Rodgers. It’s a nod. A wink. A glance. A gesture. Sometimes there are no verbal or physical cues at all, but an ESP of sorts culled from hours, weeks, months, and sometimes years spent together in meetings, on the ...

Penguins have no answer for Chicago duo in loss

CHICAGO — Teuvo Teravainen and Roman Kantserov scored two goals apiece, and the Chicago Blackhawks topped the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 on Tuesday night in Connor Bedard’s first game of the season. Spencer Knight made 24 saves as Chicago improved its record to 1-1 on a seven-game homestand. ...