The Latest Breaking News from Pittsburgh

Ben Roethlisberger Strongly Endorses Mike McCarthy As Steelers HC: 'Great Hire'

Big Ben thinks Pittsburgh made the right call in bringing McCarthy aboard.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 28

Mike McCarthy Expresses Excitement to Coach His Hometown Steelers

McCarthy was officially introduced as the Steelers’ new coach on Tuesday.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 27

Political polarization in Pittsburgh communities is rooted in economic neglect − not extremism

When it comes to political polarization in the United States, the Pittsburgh region offers a useful window into what communities can do about it.

The Conversation · Jan 26

SI:AM | Mike Tomlin Says Goodbye to Pittsburgh

The AFC North’s premier rivalry is going to look a lot different next season.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 14

Why the Steelers Could Still Trade Mike Tomlin After Parting Ways

Tomlin is leaving the Steelers organization on his own terms, but there is a scenario in which Pittsburgh could trade him in the future.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 13

NFL Insider Rightfully Takes Shot at Aaron Rodgers’s Claim About Society After Loss

The Steelers QB sounded off on people questioning Mike Tomlin's job security after Pittsburgh's loss to Houston.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 13

C.J. Stroud Trolled Steelers Fans After Texans’ Playoff Win In Pittsburgh

C.J. Stroud had a good laugh after the Texans beat the Steelers on Monday.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 13

Texans 30, Steelers 6: Houston Trounces Pittsburgh to Advance to Divisional Round

The Texans will travel to Foxborough next Sunday to take on the Patriots.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 12

CPR on TV is often inaccurate – but watching characters jump to the rescue can still save real lives

Television characters who experience cardiac arrest outside a hospital are more likely to receive CPR than people in real life. But the CPR on these shows often depicts outdated practices and inaccuracies about who is most likely to experience cardiac arrest and where, according to newly published research from my…

The Conversation · Jan 12

Why the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s closure exposes a growing threat to democracy

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announced on Jan. 7, 2026, that it will cease all operations effective May 3. The daily newspaper, founded in 1786, has been the city’s paper of record for nearly a century and is one of the oldest newspapers in the country.

The Conversation · Jan 9