The Pittsburgh Steelers normally focus their NFL Draft on their defense. In their draft last year, the Steelers’ first two rounds had defensive players being chosen. It wasn’t until the third round that the Steelers drafted a wide receiver in Sammie Coats. The Steelers, in their last 10 NFL Drafts, have only selected four offensive players in the first round. As for the wide receivers, the Steelers last wide receiver was selected in 2006, when Santonio Holmes walked across the stage to ... Read More
Riverhounds fall to Rhinos in opener
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds didn't quite start off their 2016 season the way they wanted to. As midfielder Marshall Hollingsworth said after the match the weather, which was cold, wet and a mixture of snow and rain, didn't help either. However, the match was still played and the Riverhounds hosted the Rochester Rhinos at Highmark Stadium. The team fell victim to a 0-1 loss after an early goal from Christian Volesky in the 7th minute would end up sealing the deal. Goalkeeper Hunter Gilstrap ... Read More
Steelers sign linebacker Steven Johnson
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense was a major reason why the team made the playoffs last season. Now, they're adding more depth and muscle to that defense. The team announced the signing of linebacker Steven Johnson on Friday morning. Johnson first started his NFL career in 2012 when he was signed by the Denver Broncos as an unrestricted free agent out of the University of Kansas, as he was not selected in the NFL Draft. He spent three seasons with the Broncos. He appeared in 11 games his ... Read More
Geoff Schwartz meeting with the Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are continuing to look for additions to its offensive line. The Steelers have brought in Geoff Schwartz, a former New York Giant, for a visit to Pittsburgh in hopes of making a deal. The Steelers recently signed former Denver Broncos tackle Ryan Harris, but with the departure of Kelvin Beachum to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Steelers could use some more muscle on their offensive line. Schwartz hasn't always been on the field, though, even with his veteran ... Read More
Riverhounds have major overhaul at goaltender
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds will be kicking off their USL season on April 2 against the Rochester Rhinos at Highmark Stadium. Fans have shown up in decent numbers to Highmark Stadium, the home of the Riverhounds, to see their new and revamped team in preseason matches. The roster is very different from what it was last season. One position that had a major overhaul was the goalkeeper position. None of the three Riverhounds goalkeepers were on the roster last season. The team made their ... Read More
Wisconsin edges Pitt out in NCAA March Madness Tournament
The Pittsburgh Panthers will not be continuing their March Madness chase. The team, who were the No. 10 seed in the East, lost to No. 7 Wisconsin, in a tough and close game. The final had Wisconsin narrowly edging out the Panthers 47-43. The low-scoring game had only one Pitt Panther in double digits when it came to final points. Forward Jamel Artis had 13 points while his other teammates had nine points or less, with forward Sheldon Jeter following Artis with nine points. The Panthers had ... Read More
Steelers lose Beachum and McLendon
The Pittsburgh Steelers might have gained Ryan Harris and Ladarius Green in the free agency, but the team just lost two important players. The team lost offensive lineman Kelvin Beachum and nose tackle Steve McLendon to two different teams in the free agency on Tuesday. The team lost Beachum to the Jacksonville Jaguars and McLendon to the New York Jets. The departure of Beachum wasn't a shock to many, as the Steelers signed Harris on Tuesday to replace him. The team also expressed interest ... Read More
Steelers sign Ryan Harris to two-year deal
A Denver Broncos loss is a Pittsburgh Steelers gain. The Steelers signed offensive lineman Ryan Harris to a two-year contract on Tuesday the team announced. The Denver Post suggested that the deal is reportedly worth $3.9 million dollars. Harris was an active member of the Broncos squad last year, starting 16 games in the regular season and all three of the team's post-season games, including Super Bowl 50. The 31-year old Harris has started 70 games in eight NFL seasons. Harris is a ... Read More
Olli Määttä to Finland in April for military obligations
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Olli Määttä will leave Pittsburgh starting on April 18. The Finland native, who starred in 62 games this season, will be returning to his home country to serve the obligated six-month tour of duty. However, Määttä, who will be enlisting in the Finnish army, said it is possible to postpone the start date if the Penguins make the NHL Playoffs. According to Finnish law, if a male is capable of serving he has to do so, professional athlete or not. Määttä, as he is ... Read More
Who will replace Martavis Bryant?
Martavis Bryant has put the Pittsburgh Steelers into a bit of a problem. Or maybe a big problem. The two-year veteran failed a drug test, as first reported by DKPittsburghSports.com, and is facing a two-year suspension from the NFL for violating its substance abuse policy. Now the Steelers are scrambling to figure out what to do with Bryant, and who will take his place on the field. The Steelers have Antonio Brown, Markus Wheaton, Darrius Heyward-Bey and Sammie Coates all on their roster. ... Read More