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From Altoona Mirror, Carlisle Sentinel and 9 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
Altoona Mirror2 hours ago
Hoops du Jour, on Altoona MirrorMen: Canisius at Penn State Tipoff: 7:30 p.m., Bryce Jordan Center, University Park Records: Canisius (0-0), Penn State (0-0) TV: Big Ten+ Notable: Mike Rhoades is back for his fourth season with a career mark in Happy Valley at 44-52. His team was 12-20 last season. … There are 14 players on the roster this
Altoona Mirror2 hours ago
Pens can’t overtake Canadiens, on Altoona MirrorMONTREAL — Josh Anderson had two goals and an assist and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Saturday night for their fifth straight victory. Chris Kreider added a one goal and an assist, and Oliver Kapanen and Alexandre Texier also scored as Montreal (9-3-2) returned home from an undefeated four-game Western trip.
Altoona Mirror2 hours ago
Ferguson’s big game helps Pitt dominate Georgia Tech, on Altoona MirrorPITTSBURGH — Freshman running back Damon Ferguson ran for a season-high 185 yards and a touchdown and Pittsburgh breezed past Georgia Tech 34-11 on Saturday night to snap a three-game losing streak. The Panthers (6-3, 3-3) reached bowl eligibility behind a bruising running game that racked up 281 yards against the Yellow Jackets’ injury-depleted defense
Carlisle Sentinel4 hours ago
Steelers OL takes savage shot at Browns following Week 8 win, on Carlisle SentinelIt was all kinds of personal when it came to the Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 8 matchup against the Cleveland Browns, and offensive lineman Brock Hoffman wasted little time keeping the
TribLIVE.com5 hours ago
Steelers’ Pat Freiermuth scores 1st rushing TD on goal-line push, on TribLIVE.comKicking a field goal was never an option when the Pittsburgh Steelers had possession at the 1-yard line with 5 seconds left before halftime.
Cleveland Browns5 hours ago
Browns’ run defense struggles to contain the Steelers | 3 Big Takeaways, on Cleveland BrownsCleveland’s offensive drives hurt by miscues
Cleveland.com6 hours ago
How Deshaun Watson contributed to his 8 sacks vs. the Steelers, leads the NFL with 33, and won’t make it through the season at this clip: Mary Kay Cabot, on Cleveland.comHow Deshaun Watson contributed to his eight sacks vs. the Steelers, leads the league with 33, and won't make it through the season at this clip.
Akron Beacon Journal7 hours ago
Browns' Jared Verse 'can't have respect' for Steelers after body-slam, on Akron Beacon JournalBrowns defensive end Jared Verse jumped to try to block a kick in Cleveland's loss. Steelers guard Mason McCormick grabbed Verse and slammed him.
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TribLIVE.com7 hours ago
Flip flop: Steelers fueled by ‘disrespectful’ Browns opting to take ball after winning coin toss, on TribLIVE.comThe coin toss — yes, the pregame formality — helped fire up the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
Massillon Independent7 hours ago
Browns defense 'gotta look at ourselves in the mirror' after loss to Steelers, on Massillon IndependentThe Browns defense once again struggled to handle an opposing run game, and it cost them big time in a three-touchdown loss at Pittsburgh.
Carlisle Sentinel7 hours ago
Steelers S Jaquan Brisker calls out Jared Verse after blowout win, on Carlisle SentinelIn the days leading up to Sunday's game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns, both sides were caught up in the words of Browns defensive end Jared Verse.
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The Tribune-Democrat7 hours ago
Browns hoped to send a message in Pittsburgh; instead, it looked like more of the same, on The Tribune-DemocratThe Cleveland Browns saw their strong start come to a halt in a 27-6 loss to Pittsburgh. The Browns fell to 5-3 with the loss, their 23rd straight regular-season defeat
Massillon Independent7 hours ago
'Don't try to be a hero': Deshaun Watson talks about 8 sacks vs. Steelers, on Massillon IndependentDeshaun Watson took a career-high-tying eight sacks, a major reason why the Browns struggled in a 23rd consecutive regular-season loss in Pittsburgh.
Massillon Independent7 hours ago
The Browns isn’t the Browns this season, except in Pittsburgh. Opinion, on Massillon IndependentThe Steelers sacked Deshaun Watson eight times and ran all over the Browns. Pittsburgh didn't even need to rely on "Renegade" to dominate Cleveland.
FOX 8 News8 hours ago
Monken: Browns ‘certainly earned’ loss vs. Steelers, on FOX 8 NewsCleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken did not make any excuses following the team’s 27-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Cleveland.com8 hours ago
Browns star goes quiet in loss to Steelers after loud trash talk during the week — Jimmy Watkins, on Cleveland.comCleveland's trash-talking edge rusher was held without a sack for the eighth straight game in Sunday's rout.
TribLIVE.com8 hours ago
Trash-talking Jared Verse a nonfactor in Browns’ loss to Steelers, on TribLIVE.comFor a player who talked plenty of trash about the Pittsburgh Steelers, Jared Verse was the one who ended up in the proverbial garbage can Sunday at Acrisure Stadium.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette8 hours ago
High school playoff schedule for Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, on Pittsburgh Post-GazettePLAYOFF SCHEDULE Football (All times 7 p.m.) WPIAL CLASS 6A Semifinals Nov. 13 – Hempfield (6-4) vs. Central Catholic (9-0) at U.S. Steel Community...
Observer-Reporter8 hours ago
Byron first as Larson closes on NASCAR championship, on Observer-ReporterMartinsville, Va. (AP) — Kyle Larson salvaged a nearly disastrous Sunday at Martinsville Speedway, putting him on the cusp of his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series championship. With a ninth place at Martinsville, Larson lost only six points off his massive lead in the championship. He leads by 67 points over Christopher Bell (who was
Observer-Reporter8 hours ago
Steelers take AFC North lead, extend streak over Cleveland to 23 straight, on Observer-ReporterPITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Steelers spent all week hearing the chatter coming from Cleveland, then spent all Sunday emphatically and repeatedly putting their longtime rivals in their place. Maybe better days are coming for Deshaun Watson, Jared Verse and company. They’re just not here yet. At least not in Pittsburgh, where the Browns remain the
Carlisle Sentinel8 hours ago
Biggest winners, losers from Steelers' Week 8 victory over Browns, on Carlisle SentinelThe Browns is the Browns. All jokes aside, the Pittsburgh Steelers advanced to 6-2 on the regular season and have taken the No. 1 spot in the AFC North following
Also reported byAkron Beacon Journal
Cleveland Browns8 hours ago
Harold Fannin Jr. records career-high 154 receiving yards | By the Numbers, on Cleveland BrownsDenzel Ward tallied his third interception of the season
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette9 hours ago
Steelers report card: A-plus work in the trenches as the Steelers physically dominate the Browns, on Pittsburgh Post-GazettePost-Gazette reporter Ray Fittipaldo grades each position group and the coaching staff after the Steelers’ Week 8 win against the Cleveland Browns. Quarterback Aaron...