After 19 seasons marked by consistency, accountability and historic success, Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers following a lopsided wild-card playoff loss to the Houston Texans. His departure closes a tenure defined by a Super Bowl title, never posting a losing season and setting a standard of integrity and leadership that reshaped both the franchise and the NFL coaching landscape.
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Mike Tomlin steps down as Pittsburgh Steelers head coach
Mike Tomlin’s 19-year tenure as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers comes to an end after a disappointing playoff loss. A look at his legacy.
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It’s a simple call: Give Henry the ball
With the Baltimore Ravens facing a win-or-go-home showdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Jan. 4, the path forward is clear: feed Derrick Henry. After a dominant 216-yard, four-touchdown performance against Green Bay, the Ravens’ playoff hopes hinge on leaning into their bruising running identity and letting Henry carry the load in a high-stakes AFC North battle.
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Browns finally hand keys to Shedeur Sanders after weeks of chaos
Shedeur Sanders named starter for the Cleveland Browns amidst controversy and criticism. Will he prove his doubters wrong?
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Players to watch in Major League Baseball’s 2025 World Series Finals
Shohei Ohtani’s remarkable performance in Game 4 of the NLCS playoffs, where he hit three home runs and struck out 10 batters, has earned him a spot among the greatest postseason players of all time as the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to face the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 World Series Finals.
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Ravens scramble to fix mistakes, injuries threaten playoff hopes
The Baltimore Ravens face an uphill battle after a 1-3 start marked by sloppy play, key injuries—including quarterback Lamar Jackson—and defensive struggles. Coach John Harbaugh and players emphasize reassessment, adjustments, and returning to fundamentals as the team aims to regain momentum and compete for the playoffs.
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Washington Commanders builds with backups
The Washington Commanders, led by backup quarterback Marcus Mariota, defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 41-24 to move to 2-1. Mariota’s poised performance, along with a dominant run game, special teams spark, and Dan Quinn’s tough leadership, highlighted the team’s growing depth and resilience in the early season.
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Ravens opening game disappointing at best
By Edward G. Robinson IIIAFRO Sports Editor Flush it. Let’s hope the Baltimore Ravens flush this Week 1 disappointment–a crushing loss 41-40 to the Buffalo Bill in their NFL season-opener–down the toilet. Flush it and forget it. Who wants to remember the Bills rallying from a 15-point deficit with seven minutes remaining? Who wants to […]
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Townsend keeps focus amid controversy
Taylor Townsend responded to her opponent’s inappropriate remarks at the U.S. Open with maturity and intelligence, advancing to the third round with a 7-5, 6-1 upset victory over No. 25 ranked Jelena Ostapenko.