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Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers leaves the field after a wild-card playoff loss to the Texans on Jan. 12, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (Gene J. Puskar/AP)\

Aaron Rodgers returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers on a 1-year deal for quarterback’s 22nd NFL season

May 16, 2026 at 7:32 p.m.

Aaron Rodgers is running it back with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The four-time NFL MVP agreed to a one-year deal Saturday, ending a protracted decision-making process.

Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) shoots a 3-pointer over Northwestern forward Tre Singleton in the second half during the Big Ten Tournament on March, 12, 2026, at the United Center. (Josh Boland/Chicago Tribune)

NCAA is warning schools about travel issues ahead of March Madness. But it’s not the first time.

March 14, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The NCAA is warning schools about potential travel headaches ahead of the men's and women's basketball tournaments.

United States’ Mikaela Shiffrin at the finish area of an alpine ski, women’s giant slalom race in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Slalom is Mikaela Shiffrin’s last shot at an Olympic medal. The good news? It’s her best event.

February 18, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Mikaela Shiffrin enters the Olympic slalom still chasing her first medal at Milan Cortina. The 30-year-old finished fourth in the combined and 11th in the giant slalom earlier in the...

USA’s Jordan Chiles and Simone Biles celebrate as they see the scores and win bronze and silver medals in the individual floor exercise on Aug. 5, 2024, at Bercy Arena during the Paris Olympics. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

US gymnast Jordan Chiles may regain her 2024 Olympic medal after appeal granted to rehear case

January 29, 2026 at 6:53 p.m.

American gymnast Jordan Chiles may reclaim the bronze medal on floor exercise from the 2024 Paris Olympics that was stripped from her following an appeal by Romania after all.

Former Packers coach Mike McCarthy waves during halftime of a game against the Lions on Sept. 7, 2025, in Green Bay. (Matt Ludtke/AP)

Pittsburgh Steelers hiring Mike McCarthy as coach of his hometown team

January 24, 2026 at 2:33 p.m.

The Pittsburgh Steelers intend to hire Mike McCarthy, who is from Pittsburgh, to replace Mike Tomlin as head coach.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin yells before a wild-card playoff game against the Texans on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Mike Tomlin steps down as Pittsburgh Steelers coach after 19 seasons — none with a losing record

January 13, 2026 at 1:40 p.m.

Mike Tomlin, the longest-tenured head coach in major American professional sports, stepped down from his job leading the Pittsburgh Steelers after yet another quick playoff exit.

Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt tackles Ravens running back Derrick Henry on Dec. 7, 2025, in Baltimore. (Nick Wass/AP)

Pittsburgh Steelers LB TJ Watt calls dry-needling mishap a ‘fluke’ and hopes to return vs. Baltimore Ravens

January 2, 2026 at 9:13 p.m.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt, who missed the last three games, is hopeful to play Sunday night when the Baltimore Ravens visit with the AFC North title on the line.

Pittsburgh Steelers’ DK Metcalf walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Pittsburgh Steelers WR DK Metcalf suspended 2 games following altercation with a fan in Detroit

December 22, 2025 at 7:21 p.m.

The NFL has suspended Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf for two games following an altercation with a fan during the team’s victory over Detroit.

Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt warms up before a game against the Bills on Nov. 30, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/AP)

Pittsburgh Steelers LB T.J. Watt has surgery to repair partially collapsed lung caused by dry-needling issue

December 12, 2025 at 7:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt underwent surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung sustained during a dry-needling session and will miss Monday’s game.

Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt celebrates after sacking Bears quarterback Caleb Williams to cause a fumble resulting in a Pittsburgh touchdown during the second quarter Nov. 23, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt hospitalized after experiencing discomfort in his lungs

December 11, 2025 at 12:09 p.m.

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt was sent to the hospital Thursday after initially reporting discomfort in his lungs to the team’s medical staff Wednesday.

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