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Pittsburgh was aggressive on day three of the NFL Draft, trading up to take safety Shamarko Thomas out of Syracuse, and also selecting Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones as a potential long-term successor to Ben Roethlisberger.
04/27/2013 - 21:38
Kenneth Torgent
Pittsburgh completed their draft weekend with nine picks and added 15 free agents, a crew highlighted by Shady Side High School and Penn State product Mike Farrell, two WVU players and Notre Dame's Mike Golic, Jr.
04/27/2013 - 21:36
PSR Staff
The Steelers flipped the script on day two of the 2013 NFL Draft, focusing on the offense and filling two major needs on that side of the ball. Pittsburgh grabbed a big running back in Le’Veon Bell in the second round, and speedster receiver Markus Wheaton in the third.
04/26/2013 - 21:04
Kenneth Torgent
Former Pitt and Johnstown back provides depth and special teams experience
04/26/2013 - 17:13
Tony DeFazio
Just one year after being on the receiving end of what was considered a steal in offensive guard David DeCastro, the Steelers had another coveted player fall their way in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
04/25/2013 - 23:26
Kenneth Torgent
Kevin Colbert has been the Steelers general manager since 2000. In that time, he's put together three Super Bowl rosters, including two championship teams. He's also drafted his share of duds.
04/25/2013 - 12:29
Tony DeFazio
The Steelers pick 17th in Thursday's NFL Draft, and PSR beat writer Ken Torgent has some thoughts on what we should expect once the clock starts ticking.
04/24/2013 - 17:34
Kenneth Torgent
It is difficult to say what is most impressive about Rontez Miles. The 6-1, 210-pound defensive back out of Cal-PA seems to be the full package. He has the heart, attitude, and athletic ability—with a staggering amount of awards and titles to prove it—and the National Football League has taken notice.
04/23/2013 - 14:25
Shelby Cassesse
The combine is over. Pro days are have ended. NFL general managers, scouts and coaches are preparing their final boards. PSR rates the top 30 players available in this week’s NFL Draft.
04/22/2013 - 20:59
Sam Oliff
West Virginia will lead the parade of local college players on draft day this season, with potential first-rounders in quarterback Geno Smith and receiver Tavon Austin. PSR takes a look at the Mountaineers, as well as prospects from Pitt, Penn State and elsewhere.
04/21/2013 - 12:12
Tony DeFazio
The NFL Draft is days away and the Steelers have multiple needs to fill. The departure of multiple free agents, at receiver, running back, linebacker and defensive back have left voids at those positions. Which way will the Steelers go?
04/20/2013 - 13:33
Tony DeFazio
Steelers to play Vikings in London in late September
04/18/2013 - 21:04
PSR Staff
Restricted free agent nose tackle agrees to three-year deal
04/18/2013 - 15:03
PSR Staff
Team matches Patriots offer sheet for veteran wide receiver
04/14/2013 - 21:30
PSR Staff
Veteran inside linebacker set to return
04/03/2013 - 12:33
PSR Staff
Following the Steelers’ draft haul last month, there was considerable talk about how the team deviated from their tried and true ways, stepping boldly into the new era of the NFL by embracing change and living—and drafting—for the now.
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You can’t divide the Major League Baseball season into four whole parts—162 divided by four comes out to 40.5—but after last night’s game against Milwaukee, the Pittsburgh Pirates officially rounded the quarter turn of their 2013 season. The report out of PNC Park: so far, so good—but there’s a long way to go.
Bucs By The NumbersFeature TwoNorth Shore Notes
Mario Lemieux and Evgeni Malkin both won it. Other great Penguins like Tom Barrasso and Bryan Trottier also hoisted it. No, it’s not the Stanley Cup; it’s the Calder Trophy for the NHL’s most outstanding first year player.
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The Pitt baseball team entered May in the midst of one of the best seasons in program history, chasing a Big East title and a berth in the College World Series. It's hard to imagine a better way for the Panthers to enter the ACC.
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Three captains walk into bar... That could be the intro to any number of military jokes; it could also be the story of the Pittsburgh Penguins 2013 postseason.
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Entering the 2012-13 season, the Penguins top three prospects were generally considered to be forward Beau Bennett and defensemen Simon Despres and Joe Morrow.
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As the Penguins attempt to push through playoffs, PSR takes a closer look at some of the numbers that made the 2012-13 regular season as successful as it was.
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After closing out their first-round series against the eighth-seeded Islanders, the top-seeded Penguins are taking some admittedly well-deserved heat.
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