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Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen heads to first and celebrates his leadoff home run off Chicago Cubs pitcher Drew Smyly during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Chicago. McCutchen isn't going anywhere. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder/designated hitter is remaining in his adopted hometown after agreeing to a one-year contract for the 2024 season worth $5 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press Tuesday, Dec. 19. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Andrew McCutchen is staying in Pittsburgh because `there’s more for me to do’

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph throws a pass during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. The Colts won 30-13. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Mason Rudolph’s story of perseverance takes a turn as the Steelers put their season in his hands

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen heads to first and celebrates his leadoff home run off Chicago Cubs pitcher Drew Smyly during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Chicago. McCutchen isn't going anywhere. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder/designated hitter is remaining in his adopted hometown after agreeing to a one-year contract for the 2024 season worth $5 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press Tuesday, Dec. 19. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Pirates star Andrew McCutchen staying in Pittsburgh after agreeing to 1-year deal worth $5 million

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (11) is hit by Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee (23) during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. Pittman was injured on the play and Kazee was ejected from the game. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

NFL suspends Steelers safety Damontae Kazee for the rest of the season after illegal hit vs. Colts

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Baltimore Ravens punt returner Tylan Wallace (16) starts to celebrates as he returns a punt for a game-winning touchdown as Los Angeles Rams tight end Davis Allen (87) looks on during overtime of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 37-31. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

AFC boasts a record number of winning teams and NFC filled with losing teams

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt speaks during a press conference after an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Pittsburgh. The Cardinals won 24-10. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Steelers star LB T.J. Watt placed in concussion protocol after reporting symptoms on Friday

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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watches from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Mike Tomlin believes in ‘football justice.’ The Steelers have been served a cold dose of it

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett meets with reporters following an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. The Steelers won 16-10. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

The Steelers did a very un-Steelerlike thing by firing Matt Canada. The early returns were promising

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers running back coach Eddie Faulkner watches on the sideline during NFL football practice, Saturday, May 11, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Faulkner was promoted to interim offensive coordinator on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023 following the firing of Matt Canada (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

New Steelers offensive coordinator Eddie Faulkner is focusing on the present

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada stands on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. Canada was fired by the Steelers on Tuesday, Nov. 21, after two-plus seasons in which the team struggled to consistently generate offense. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Steelers fire offensive coordinator Matt Canada after 2-plus seasons of largely ineffective play

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt celebrates after scoring against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half on an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Steelers, Browns renew heated rivalry with both in thick of division race, playoff picture

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FILE - Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) is helped to a cart after getting injured in an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Pittsburgh. Chubb had successful surgery Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2023, to repair the torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, a season-ending injury he sustained in Week 2 at Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Browns star RB Nick Chubb has a second knee surgery. The team expects him back in 2024

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Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) is helped by a trainer after getting injured against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to miss a second straight game with hamstring injury

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Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Jake Guentzel (59) is congratulated by center Sidney Crosby (87) and right wing Bryan Rust, back, after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Penguins win 10-2, hand Sharks record-tying 11th straight loss to start season

By Eric He - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) is helped after getting shaken up against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Steelers star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick leaves game against Jags with hamstring injury

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St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado throws to first for the out on Kansas City Royals' Samad Taylor during the third inning of a baseball game, Aug. 12, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. Arenado was not among the three finalists announced Wednesday, Oct. 18. Pittsburgh’s Ke’Bryan Hayes, Colorado’s Ryan McMahon and Atlanta’s Austin Riley are contending for the award, which will be announced Nov. 5. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File) **FILE**

Arenado’s streak of consecutive Gold Gloves at third base ends at 10

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) runs into the endzone for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

The Steelers are winning in spite of the offense. At some point, they’ll need to win because of it

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Stroud, Texans host Steelers, looking to build on last week’s big win

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross, right, argues with umpire Chris Guccione after Cubs' Cody Bellinger was ruled out and not hit by a pitch during the 10th inning of the team's baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Phoenix. The Diamondbacks won 7-6 in 13 innings. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Cubs manager David Ross texts Pittsburgh skipper Derek Shelton about his comments

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Republican David McCormick addresses supporters after announcing he will enter Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate race and make his second bid for the office, this time to take on Democratic Sen. Bob Casey, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Republican David McCormick launches 2nd Senate bid in Pennsylvania, aims to oust Democrat Bob Casey

By Marc Levy - Associated Press