The Latest Breaking News from Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — I’m loathe to agree with Jerry Jones on anything, but the motormouthed Dallas Cowboys owner could not have been more right about the NFL’s decision to make Thursday night football “flexible.”

PITTSBURGH — A former Army Ranger and substitute teacher will spend more than five years in federal prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.

PITTSBURGH — From the first pitch of Johan Oviedo’s last start, it was clear the Pirates right-hander meant business. Debuting a sinker after tinkering with it throughout spring, it didn’t take Oviedo long to show that he was intent on displaying a different version of himself.

Pittsburgh has added a veteran pass rusher.

Authorities say a student shot and killed another student outside a school in Pittsburgh shortly before classes were due to start

PITTSBURGH — There are a lot of things people can say about Pitt football coach Pat Narduzzi, but one thing they can never say is that he is afraid to speak his mind. He is refreshingly honest, sometimes to a fault, and he isn’t afraid to tackle many controversial or…

PITTSBURGH — Rich Hill was livid with a rarely-called first-inning balk. Turns out, his wouldn’t be the only one of the game.

PITTSBURGH — Kenny Pickett watched what Steelers general manager Omar Khan did over the offseason. He saw the millions of dollars the Steelers spent in free agency and draft capital to strengthen the offensive line and to upgrade the receivers and tight ends rooms.

PITTSBURGH — Not a drop of rain fell on the PNC Park grass, but much of what transpired Monday on the North Shore could’ve been described by a series of short bursts, exciting bits of action that ultimately defined the Pirates’ 6-4 series-opening victory against the red-hot Texas Rangers.

PITTSBURGH — A few hours before first pitch, Austin Hedges delivered a softly spoken message that was just audible enough for those in the clubhouse to hear.

PITTSBURGH — Tom Brady is misidentified as "The GOAT," short for Greatest of All Time. He might be the greatest quarterback of all time; his seven Super Bowl wins are compelling proof. But Brady is not the greatest football player. Not even close, in my opinion.