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Bucs just miss on comeback

PITTSBURGH — Rookie Nathan Church ended the game by robbing Nick Gonzales of what would have been a game-ending, two-run homer by making a leaping catch at the left-field wall, giving the St. Louis Cardinals a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night. Ryan O’Hearn singled ...

Drew Allar gamble worth the risk for Steelers

The Steelers’ selection of Drew Allar in the third round of the NFL draft was among the most interesting and polarizing of the weekend. Allar will go down as the most disappointing established quarterback in Penn State history. He melted in the clutch, evidenced by the brutal interceptions ...

A loss may put Flyers in bad spot vs. Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins are halfway to history. Sidney Crosby and the Penguins are aiming to become just the fifth team in NHL history to win a series after trailing 3-0. They’ve won two straight games to force Game 6 in Philadelphia tonight. “It’s quite clear the situation for us is ...

Steelers place unrestricted tag on Rodgers

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have left the door wide open for Aaron Rodgers to return. Still, the club gave itself a little bit of protection in case he does not. Pittsburgh placed the unrestricted free-agent tender on the four-time MVP on Monday, meaning the Steelers would be ...

Pirates part of not-so surprising NL Central

CHICAGO — The NL Central has reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes. It has some of the majors’ most promising rookies, like Sal Stewart, Konnor Griffin and JJ Wetherholt. It has young stars like Elly De La Cruz and older ones like Christian Yelich. Maybe this strong start from all ...

Mike Tomlin: Aaron Rodgers still loves football

PITTSBURGH — Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said he thinks veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers will give it another go with the team. Rodgers said last year Tomlin was one of the big reasons he signed with the Steelers, whose quarterback room now includes third-round draft pick ...