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Minnesota Wild's Eric Staal (12) and Pittsburgh Penguins' Riley Sheahan (15) fall while going after the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

Crosby, Kessel keep Penguins rolling with 3-2 win over Wild

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) heads to the end zone for a touchdown past Cincinnati Bengals free safety Jessie Bates (30) in the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Steelers edge Bengals 16-13 but miss out on playoffs

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie poses with a dog and the Stanley Cup during the team's 2019 Caps Canine Calendar photo shoot. (Photo by Virgil Ocampo Photography / courtesy of Washington Capitals)

Capitals, other NHL teams show dogs some love with pet promotions

The Washington Times

Detroit Red Wings' Filip Hronek (17) clears the puck before Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel (59) can get his stick on it during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Kessel’s power-play goals help Pens defeat Red Wings 5-2

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

Synagogue massacre, clergy abuse top Pennsylvania stories

By MICHAEL RUBINKAM - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) sacks Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during an NFL football game in New Orleans on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. New Orleans won, 31-28. (Scott Clause/The Daily Advertiser via AP)

Tomlin trying to keep reeling Steelers focused despite odds

Associated Press

New Orleans Saints fans celebrates in the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. The Saints won 31-28, clinching the top seed for the NFC and home field advantage for the playoffs. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Column: Winners, losers heading into last week of NFL season

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

In this Sept. 12, 2018 photo, Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn poses for a portait in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Matt O'Brien)

Duolingo CEO’s founder advice: Let go of doing everything

By MATT O'BRIEN - Associated Press

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes under pressure from Buffalo Bills defensive end Trent Murphy (93) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

The Latest: Bears hand Shanahan first December loss

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) fumbles the ball as New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins tackles him, causing a turnover in the final minute of the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. The Saints won 31-28, clinching the top seed for the NFC and home field advantage for the playoffs. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Steelers frustrated by latest costly, close loss

By GUERRY SMITH - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin (71) goes to the ice after colliding with Carolina Hurricanes' Calvin de Haan (44) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Crosby, Murray lead Penguins to a 3-0 win at Carolina

Associated Press

Ravens-Chargers matchup features dramatic differences at QB

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2018, file photo, New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) is blocked by a Tampa Bay Buccaneers player during the first half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla. New Orleans (12-2) can lock up the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs with a victory over visiting Pittsburgh (8-5-1) on Sunday. “That would be huge,” said Jordan, referencing what he calls “dome-field advantage.” (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)

Saints seek top NFC seed, while Steelers eye division title

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), from Sweden, goes for the puck as Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) defends in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Penguins beat Capitals in game of bad bounces, bad blood

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) gets away from Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Penguins end Capitals’ five-game win streak with 2-1 victory

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

This June 2, 2018, file photo provided by the Chicago Police Department shows weapons turned in by residents in a gun buyback program co-sponsored with the New Life Covenant Church Southeast in the 6th Police District. More than 400 guns and rifles were handed over in exchange for $100 gift cards. (CPD via AP) ** FILE **

William Peduto, Pittsburgh mayor, sets sights on gun bans, confiscations

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick talks with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey, left, on the field following an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Patriots have issues to address after 2 straight losses

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) scores after taking a pass from quarterback Tom Brady during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Steelers ride rookie Samuels past Patriots 17-10

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks forward Daniel Sprong, right, of the Netherlands, controls the puck against Columbus Blue Jackets forward Markus Hannikainen, of Finland, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Sprong’s OT goal lifts Ducks over Blue Jackets 2-1

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings' Dustin Brown (23) can't get his stick on a rebound in front of Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) with Olli Maatta (3) defending during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Phil Kessel scores in OT, Penguins beat Kings 4-3

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press