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Steelers HC Mike Tomlin on ‘Immaculate Reception’ at 50: ‘The most significant play in the history of the game’

Still a source of pure jubilation for Pittsburgh Steelers fans and pure despondence for Raiders rooters, the “Immaculate Reception” lives on as the play recognized as the greatest in NFL chronicle. The most memorable touchdown of Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris’ career turns 50 this week, and current Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin champions the impact the play […]

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Steelers QB Pickett expected to start vs. Raiders

Previously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman. PITTSBURGH — After being sidelined with his second concussion in eight weeks, Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett is expected to start against the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday night. Pickett remains in the concussion protocol as of Monday afternoon, but Tomlin said if […]

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Rodgers on playoff push: ‘Things are looking up’

Covered Packers for Green Bay Press-Gazette from 1997-2013 Two-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year as selected by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association GREEN BAY, Wis. — Now comes the hard part. This time, Aaron Rodgers thinks the Green Bay Packers can handle it. With the five-game midseason losing streak well behind them and with two straight wins to lift […]

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No Mayfield magic as Rams eliminated by Packers

Covered the Packers for ESPN Milwaukee Marquette University graduate Covered Packers for Green Bay Press-Gazette from 1997-2013 Two-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year as selected by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association GREEN BAY — Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield couldn’t replicate the comeback magic he conjured in his first game with the Rams as the defending champions were […]

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Ohio State’s Henry announces cancer diagnosis

College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Ohio State offensive lineman Avery Henry has been diagnosed with a form of bone cancer, he announced Monday. Henry, a freshman from St. Clairsville, Ohio, said he recently was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a bone cancer most commonly found in teenagers and young adults. “I will fight this!” Henry wrote […]

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Ranking NFL’s ‘WOW’ moments from wild Week 15: Vikings’ historic comeback, Pats’ calamity and more

“Holy cow! WOW!!” I spent all weekend saying that. Seriously, I don’t think any previous week of NFL madness has induced as many audible jolts as Week 15. The zany, improbable, historic, jaw-dropping action was omnipresent on Saturday and Sunday. In fact, three teams overcame deficits of 17-plus points to win — that’s never happened before in the same week […]

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Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa tops 2023 Pro Bowl Games voting by fans

Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa received 306,861 votes to lead all players in balloting for the 2023 Pro Bowl Games presented by Verizon. Pro Bowl Games Vote presented by Castrol ended on Thursday, Dec. 15. Miami wide receiver Tyreek Hill (293,679) ranked second overall, while Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes (271,541 votes), Minnesota wide receiver Justin Jefferson (264,653 votes) and Kansas […]

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