Pittsburgh Steelers second-year linebacker Ryan Shazier had a coming out party on Sunday, showing why he was a first-round draft pick against the San Francisco 49ers. However as the Steelers hit the road this week to take on the St. Louis Rams, they will have to be without Shazier, who is quickly becoming one of the Steelers best defensive players. Shazier was all over the field against the Niners, finishing with 15 tackles, three tackles for loss, a sack, a forced fumble, and a fumble ... Read More
AM Joe: Bucs face Cubs in crucial NL Central matchup
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Friday, September 25, 2015. What's on tap for today: Since losing three-of-four to the Chicago Cubs (89-63) in Pittsburgh, last week, the Pirates (93-60) have won six of their last seven games. Despite their recent success, they haven't gained much ground on their NL Central rivals. They remain four games behind the St. Louis Cardinals and just three games ahead of the Cubs, who the Pirates will visit at Wrigley Field for a three-game ... Read More
Week 3 preview: Steelers look to continue winning ways in St. Louis
After notching their first win of the season in a 43-18 blowout of the San Francisco 49ers, the Steelers head to St. Louis to face the Rams looking to build off the dominant victory. The Rams followed up an impressive home win against the defending NFC Champion Seattle Seahawks with an uninspired 24-10 loss to the Washington Redskins and will look to get back on track at home. Let's preview the match up and make a prediction. When: Sunday, 1 p.m. Where: Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, ... Read More
AM Joe: Bucs clinch; go for four-game sweep today
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Thursday, September 24, 2015. What's on tap for today: Pirates (92-60) will have an afternoon contest against against the Colorado Rockies (63-80). Despite earning a playoff berth last night, the Bucs still have work to do, as they trail the St. Louis Cardinals by four games in the NL Central. Jeff Locke will make what could be his final start of his season against Chad Bettis at 3:10 p.m. ROOT Sports ... Read More
Steelers add Bell to roster; release Murphy
With running back Le’Veon Bell set to end his two-game suspension for this Sunday’s game against the St. Louis Rams, it’s been known that the Steelers would have to cut ties with a player in order to add their star rusher to the lineup. Today, that player was revealed to be wide receiver Tyler Murphy. Murphy, an undrafted rookie, had caught one pass for 16 yards in the season opener at New England. It was the only time he was targeted with a pass over the first two games. Murphy, 23, ... Read More
Heyward-Bey needs to hold on to golden opportunity to save career
The auditorium in Radio City Music Hall in New York echoed cries of shock and disbelief when NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced the Oakland Raiders’ 2009 first-round pick. “With the seventh pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders select Darrius Heyward-Bey, wide receiver Maryland,” he uttered into the microphone attached to the podium on the hall’s front stage during the April draft. Not Texas Tech wide receiver Michael Crabtree, the consensus top wide receiver of that draft ... Read More
Ben Roethlisberger named AFC Offensive Player of the Week
The Pittsburgh Steelers looked very impressive during their rout of the San Francisco 49ers Sunday afternoon at Heinz Field. Perhaps no player looked better than quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Roethlisberger’s performance, which saw him complete 21-of-27 passes for 369 yards and three touchdowns was good enough to see the Steelers signal caller be named the AFC’s Offensive Player of the Week. It is the 12th time in his career that Roethlisberger has earned the honor. Roethlisberger ... Read More
Donald led defensive front poses massive challenge for Steelers
As Mike Tomlin discussed this week's opponent at his weekly press conference yesterday, the Steelers head coach wasted little time focusing on what is certain to be the biggest challenge when his team travels to the Edward Jones Dome to face the St. Louis Rams Sunday at 1 p.m. That of course would be the Rams outstanding defensive line that is unquestionably as good as the league has to offer. The group is led by Penn Hills native and All-everything University of Pittsburgh standout Aaron ... Read More
AM Joe: Pens host Canes in preseason home opener
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Tuesday, September 21, 2015. What's on tap for today: The Penguins (1-0-0) will skate at Consol Energy Center for the first time in the 2015-16 season. The Pens will host the Carolina Hurricanes tonight at 7:00 p.m. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Marc-Andre Fleury, Kris Letang and Phil Kessel (above) are all expected to play for the Pens. 105.9 WXDX-FM Pirates (90-60) lefty J.A. Happ will continue his audition for a spot in the postseason ... Read More
Shazier showing signs of becoming next great Steelers linebacker
When the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Ryan Shazier in the first round of the 2014 draft, the organization was confident that the inside linebacker with dazzling athleticism could make an immediate impact for a defense desperate for playmakers. In fact, it did not take long for the Steelers to name Shazier a starter as rookie, the first to open the season on the defense's first team since Kendrell Bell did so in 2001. Unfortunately, the lofty expectations of making an impact as a rookie starter ... Read More