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Steelers’ Pouncey on new NFL anthem policy: ‘Follow the rules’

PITTSBURGH — Alejandro Villanueva dismissed a mob of reporters and a phalanx of TV cameras Thursday with an “I’m not here for clickbait” comment as he walked on down the hall.The large group of reporters attended the Steelers’ third OTA practice of the spring but came mainly to hear ...

How will NCAA handle Supreme Court ruling?

The Supreme Court of the United States voted 6-3 last Monday to overturn the ban on sports gambling.The court ruled in favor of the state of New Jersey, which had filed a lawsuit attempting to get sports betting legalized.Prior to Monday, Nevada was the only state with legalized sports gambling ...

NHL should introduce carry-over penalties to avoid cheap shots

The Penguins should have started Game 5 on the power play.T.J. Oshie of the Capitals took a run at Penguins defenseman Kris Letang in the last minute of Game 4 Thursday night. He went airborne a few feet before making contact with Letang and was every bit as guilty of a penalty and an intent to ...

Haden addresses Steelers’ need at safety

It didn’t take long for the Steelers to trot last yearĢƵ newcomer, Joe Haden, out as this yearĢƵ team spokesman.Haden — a 29-year-old Pro Bowl cornerback who won a national title at Florida and a state high school title in Maryland (as a quarterback) — is a natural-born leader.So he ...

Tomlin doesn’t like silly TD celebrations, either

PITTSBURGH — You know how angry you get when the Steelers have those silly preplanned touchdown celebrations?Turns out Mike Tomlin shares your feelings.That must have come as a shock to those who figured that Tomlin was on board with the high-stepping, preening and booty shaking.“I don’t ...

Weather extends Pirates’ stay in Detroit

PITTSBURGH — It was a cruel April Fool joke that was played on the Pirates.They got extra time in Detroit.Two of their first three scheduled games had to be postponed because of weather, including the Thursday opener and SaturdayĢƵ matinee.So at 6:10 p.m. Sunday evening — about the time ...