National Sports

Tomlin still provides lots of value to Steelers — for now
Football, National Sports
By. GERRY DULAC Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
Jan 16, 2026
(TNS) —Mike Tomlin's decision to walk away from approximately $16 million to $17 million when he could have remained at least another year as Steelers...
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Crosby helps Penguins power past Flyers 6-3
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By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press 
Jan 15, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored one of Pittsburgh's three power-play goals and the Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Thursday night....
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Banged-up Bills face Broncos in Denver in divisional round
Football, National Sports
By ARNIE STAPLETON - AP Pro Football Writer 
Jan 15, 2026
DENVER (AP) — After the Buffalo Bills ended the Broncos' season with a 31-7 thrashing in the playoffs last year, Sean Payton resolved to return the po...
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Tomlin steps down after 19 seasons as coach of the Steelers
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By WILL GRAVES - AP Sports Writer 
Jan 13, 2026
PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin was an unknown when the Pittsburgh Steelers plucked him from obscurity in 2007 and handed the young and charismatic Minnesota...
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Allen and the Bills begin their Super Bowl quest at the overlooked Jaguars
Football, National Sports, Sports
By MARK LONG - AP Pro Football Writer 
Jan 08, 2026
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills don’t have to beat Kansas City, Cincinnati or Baltimore to reach the Super Bowl. The team with t...
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Allen knows where he must improve as Bills prep for playoff opener
National Sports
By JOHN WAWROW - AP Sports Writer 
Jan 07, 2026
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Josh Allen’s sore right foot feels better, and the Bills quarterback’s mind is refreshed as Buffalo prepares to open the playoffs...
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Bills sign kicker Wright to practice squad with Prater’s status uncertain
Football, National Sports, Sports
By JOHN WAWROW - AP Sports Writer 
Jan 06, 2026
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The playoff-bound Buffalo Bills signed kicker Matthew Wright to their practice squad on Tuesday in a precautionary move in the ev...
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Penguins showcase resiliency in overtime win vs. Red Wings
Hockey, National Sports
By KING JEMISON, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) 
Jan 02, 2026
The Penguins began Thursday's game against the Red Wings with incredible energy, and it carried them to a 2-0 lead thanks to a pair of Sidney Crosby g...
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Bills prep for playoffs, host Jets in possible Highmark finale
Football, National Sports, Sports
By JOHN WAWROW - AP Sports Writer 
Jan 02, 2026
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills coach Sean McDermott finds his focus being pulled in different directions ahead of Buffalo's season finale. He must decide ...
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