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Rookie safety Davis aids Pittsburgh’s defensive resurgence

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Jordan Staal (11) battles for position with Pittsburgh Penguins' Chad Ruhwedel (2) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Canes’ Staal returns after being kicked in face by skate

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

Notre Dame's Martinas Geben (23) dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Peter's Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

No. 24 Notre Dame beats Saint Peter’s 63-55.

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Northwestern running back Justin Jackson (21) runs the ball for a touchdown as he avoids a tackle by Pittsburgh defensive back Dennis Briggs (20) during the second quarter of the Pinstripe Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Justin Jackson powers Northwestern past Pitt in Pinstripe Bowl

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Nova says decision to re-sign with Pirates an “easy” choice

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate a goal by center Evgeni Malkin, second from left, of Russia, during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Crosby’s goal, 2 assists, Malkin’s goal, assist lead Pens

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

Baltimore Ravens fullback Kyle Juszczyk (44) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)

Their playoff hopes dashed, Ravens adjust sights for finale

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) celebrates after intercepting a pass from Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Ravens collapse late, miss playoffs after loss to Steelers

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) reaches the ball across the goal line for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016. The Steelers won 31-27. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)

Resilient Steelers stirring memories with AFC North title

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) reaches the ball across the goal line for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016. The Steelers won 31-27. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)

Steelers win AFC North after rallying past Ravens

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Denzel Washington’s ‘Fences’ begins actor’s film version of August Wilson’s ‘Pittsburgh Cycle’

By Eric Althoff - The Washington Times

Columbus Blue Jackets' Scott Hartnell, left, celebrates his hat trick against the Pittsburgh Penguins with teammates Brandon Saad, center, and Brandon Dubinsky during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Blue streak: Jackets rout Penguins 7-1 to take Metro lead

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

Oregon State hires Scott Barnes as athletic director

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2016 file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ivan Nova delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Pittsburgh. A person with knowledge of the deal says Nova and the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a $26 million, three-year contract. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, Dec. 22 because the agreement had not been announced.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

AP source: Pirates, Ivan Nova agree to $26M, 3-year deal

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

The Latest: Charter schools end contract with transit firm

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Maryland guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough (32) drives past Duquesne guard Brianna Thomas (55) during the second quarter of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, in Pittsburgh.(AP Photo/Fred Vuich)

Shatori Walker-Kimbrough, No. 4 Maryland top Duquesne

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FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2016, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) waits during the team's NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Tampa, Fla. No matter where the Edmonton Oilers travel, captain Connor McDavid is confronted by the same questions and comparisons to the opposing team's star. In Buffalo, it's Jack Eichel, who was selected second in the 2015 draft behind McDavid. In Toronto, it's Auston Matthews, the No. 1 pick last June. In Pittsburgh, it's Crosby, the player the NHL's &quot;Next Generation&quot; crop of youngsters must all be compared against. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Marquee rivals: From Crosby and Ovechkin to McDavid and who?

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Cincinnati Bengals running back Rex Burkhead (33) dives for yardage against Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Mike Mitchell (23) and cornerback Artie Burns (25) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)

Steelers hopeful Tuitt can play against Ravens

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

New York Rangers defenseman Brady Skjei checks both Pittsburgh Penguins center Eric Fehr (16) and left wing Scott Wilson (23) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)

Crosby scores NHL-high 22nd goal, Penguins drop Rangers 7-2

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Baltimore Ravens running back Kenneth Dixon (30) carries the ball between Philadelphia Eagles free safety Rodney McLeod (23) and cornerback Jalen Mills (31) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ravens aim to get step closer to division title

By Todd Karpovich - Associated Press