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Friday, Apr 26

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College sports notes: Pine-Richland grad, Kent State baseball player Josh Johnson named MAC Player of the Week

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Do you know of a Pittsburgh-area Division I athlete who earned a weekly conference honor, won a conference championship or qualified for a national tournament? Also, any NCAA All-American news can be forwarded to kmurphy@post-gazette.com.

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Who will the Steelers take on Day 2 of the NFL draft? Possibilities abound after unpredictable 1st round

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The Steelers still have holes to fill at center, receiver and cornerback.

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Thursday, Apr 25

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Wednesday, Apr 24

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Jason Mackey: Steelers' 1974 draft showcased a different world but many of the same principles

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The Steelers’ 1974 NFL draft was historic. The best ever, you could argue. There are also some crazy differences between then and now.

Steelers are in win-now mode, and they need to approach this NFL draft with that in mind

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The Steelers have several holes to fill on their roster, and they need their draft picks to play right away.

Tuesday, Apr 23

Ray Fittipaldo's final Steelers 7-round mock draft: What their pre-draft visits might mean

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The Steelers take an offensive lineman with their first pick for a second year in a row.

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Jason Mackey: How Monday's win finally gave the Pirates — and their fans — a chance to ‘breathe’

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The Pirates have certainly been scuffling, but Monday’s win against Milwaukee finally gave everyone a reason to “breathe.”

Monday, Apr 22

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Jason Mackey: Busy Steelers offseason only ratchets up pressure, intrigue as the 2024 NFL Draft approaches

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The Pittsburgh Steelers were plenty active this offseason. How have those changes set them up for the 2024 NFL Draft?

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NCAA sports notes: Pittsburgh-area grads help UCLA volleyball reach national tournament

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A weekly roundup of Pittsburgh-area Division I athletes who earn NCAA conference honors and help their college teams qualify for national tournaments and titles

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Jontay Porter the latest casualty in marriage between pro sports and commercial sportsbooks

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Legalized U.S. sports betting companies are built to make a profit, and they do so by doing one thing exceptionally well: targeting losing players and gamblers.

Saturday, Apr 20

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Jason Mackey: No matter the sport, Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson has been a hit in Pittsburgh

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Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson has been a hit thus far during his short time in Pittsburgh, including at the Pirates game on Friday.

Friday, Apr 19

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Steelers QB Russell Wilson discusses Andrew McCutchen, Pirates' strong start, PNC Park views and more

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Russell Wilson was at PNC Park on Friday and chatted with Andrew McCutchen, among other things.

Thursday, Apr 18

Tuesday, Apr 16

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Top draft prospects OL Graham Barton and LB Payton Wilson visiting Steelers on Tuesday

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Barton is one of the top centers in the draft, and Wilson is an ultra-athletic inside linebacker.

Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame manager who led St. Louis Cardinals to 3 pennants, dies at 92

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Herzog was a manager for 18 seasons, compiling a record of 1,281 wins and 1,125 losses. He was named Manager of the Year in 1985 and voted into the Hall by the Veterans Committee in 2010.

Monday, Apr 15

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Jason Mackey: What Andrew McCutchen represents to younger Pirates fans can't be overstated

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There’s obviously been a sizable void with the Pirates, but Andrew McCutchen has bucked the trend by becoming one of us.

Sunday, Apr 14

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2024 Masters: Neal Shipley paired with Tiger Woods for Round 4 at Augusta National

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Pittsburgh-area native Neal Shipley will play 18 holes of golf with 5-time Masters champion Tiger Woods in Round 4 of the Masters.

Saturday, Apr 13

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2024 Masters: Neal Shipley makes the Augusta National cut, clinches Silver Cup and title of low amateur

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Neal Shipley was the first golfer from Western Pa. to reach the U.S. Amateur finals since Arnold Palmer in 1954. Now he’s tied for 30th place at the Masters.

Friday, Apr 12

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Jason Mackey: Sidney Crosby has been a 'man on a mission' for these Penguins

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Sidney Crosby might not win the Hart Trophy, but his value to the Penguins has been incredibly obvious. And impressive.

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2024 Masters: 18 facts in 18 holes at Augusta National Golf Club

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Did you know? Here's one fact (or stat) that you might not have known heading into the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National

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2024 Masters: Pittsburgh-area native Neal Shipley shoots 1-under par, tied with Tiger Woods after Round 1

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Pittsburgh native and Ohio State Buckeye golf star Neal Shipley shoots 1-under par and is now tied for 17th place at the Masters.

Thursday, Apr 11

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Jason Mackey: How the Steelers' signing of local QB Charlie Batch has turned into 'so much more'

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When the Steelers signed Pittsburgh local Charlie Batch in 2022, they thought they were getting a backup quarterback. Yeah, no. It's been much more than that.

Wednesday, Apr 10

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Jason Mackey: Aroldis Chapman as a Pirate has been fascinating ... and we're only getting started

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It’s still plenty early, but Aroldis Chapman in a Pittsburgh Pirates uniform — still weird — has been both important and fun.

Tuesday, Apr 9

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Jason Mackey: Iguanas, expletives and why veteran Martin Perez has been an instant hit with the Pirates

Martin Perez has been an instant hit with the Pirates, his personality similar to past leaders A.J. Burnett and Francisco Cervelli