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AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 08, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 9 1942 — Joe Louis knocks out Buddy Baer with four seconds left in the first round at Madison Square Garden in New York to retain the...

Minus coach, Browns end long playoff drought in Pittsburgh

By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 11:59 AM EST
CLEVELAND (11-5) at PITTSBURGH (12-4) Sunday, 8:15 p.m. ET, NBC OPENING LINE - Steelers by 3 1/2 ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 09:32 AM EST
Jan. 9 1942 — Joe Louis knocks out Buddy Baer with four seconds left in the first round at Madison Square Garden in New York to retain the...

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) passes against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Ticking clock? Time running out for Steelers veterans

By Will Graves Jan. 06, 2021 08:36 PM EST

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) breaks a tackle from Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) and rushes for a 47-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Steelers enter playoffs confident late fade wasn't an omen

By Will Graves Jan. 04, 2021 05:23 PM EST

Patrick Mahomes watching Chiefs' finale against Chargers

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 12:23 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is inactive for their meaningless regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers, which means he will...

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Zach Pascal (14) waits for the ball to catch for a touchdown past Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Steelers put starters Haden, Ebron on reserve/COVID-19 list

Jan. 02, 2021 04:38 PM EST

The Galen Arena is closed due to a confirmed case of COVID-19 as the Southern California men's basketball team canceled an NCAA college basketball game against Stanford in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
The Latest: Cardinals place WR Christian Kirk on COVID list

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2021 11:14 AM EST

Browns facing win-and-in scenario against rival Steelers

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 01:02 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (12-3) at CLEVELAND (10-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Browns by 10 RECORD VS....

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (85) celebrates with wide receivers Chase Claypool (11) and JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) after making a touchdown catch against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Steelers can exhale after a wearying run to AFC North title

By Will Graves Dec. 28, 2020 12:09 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry plays against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, in Cleveland. The Browns will try to earn a playoff spot without four wide receivers, including star Landry, their starting middle linebacker and his replacement due to COVID-19 protocols. But despite the six players being out, an NFL spokesman said Cleveland's game at the New York Jets will be played as scheduled on Sunday, Dec. 27. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Dwayne Haskins starts for Washington despite breaking rules

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 12:04 PM EST

Steelers LB Williams joins COVID-19 list, C Pouncey exits it

Dec. 11, 2020 03:33 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are running out of healthy inside linebackers. The team placed veteran Vince Williams on the...

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner, left, slips past Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Chris Claybrooks for a gain during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
Steelers activate RB James Conner off reserve/COVID-19 list

Dec. 09, 2020 05:15 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (85) leaps over Washington Football Team cornerback Ronald Darby (23) after taking a pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
First loss leaves Steelers with plenty to work on

By Will Graves Dec. 08, 2020 02:14 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (23) breaks up a pass intended for Washington Football Team wide receiver Cam Sims (89) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Surprise! Washington ends Pittsburgh's perfect season 23-17

By Will Graves Dec. 07, 2020 08:49 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) hits a field goal from the hold of Jordan Berry (4) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Steelers missing K Boswell against Washington

Dec. 07, 2020 03:59 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) gets into the end zone with a touchdown under Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during the first half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Steelers rookie LB Highsmith ready to fill in for Dupree

By Will Graves Dec. 05, 2020 02:40 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell (24) runs away from Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker L.J. Fort (58) during the first half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Dupree's injury latest hurdle for unbeaten Steelers

By Will Graves Dec. 03, 2020 04:03 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III (3) warms up before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers 12/2/2020

Dec. 02, 2020 02:48 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) tries but can't make a reception in front of Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Chris Claybrooks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
Tunnel vision: Unbeaten Steelers focused on 1-0, not 16-0

By Will Graves Nov. 23, 2020 06:41 PM EST