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Sunday's AFC Championship Game was a textbook example of how defense wins championships.
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Sunday's AFC Championship Game was a textbook example of how defense wins championships.
Denver is the healthiest its been all season as the team heads into the AFC Championship, while the Patriots list 16 players as questionable.
New England's injury report is long, but everyone is practicing this week.
The AFC and NFC Championship games pit the top two seeds in each conference against each other. Who will win and advance?
Plus, a defensive duo are especially excited for New England, the Patriots will have a better roster than the last time they met and Denver needs help on special teams
CBS Sports analyst and one of the game's greatest tight ends shares his thoughts on another Brady-Manning showdown, the Patriots offensive weapons and the NFC Championship.
Former Steeler defensive lineman Chris Hoke joined Joe Starkey of The Starkey and Mueller Show to talk about the end of the Steelers season and his former teammate Antwaan Randle El coming out and saying he regrets having played football because of the damage it did to his body and mind.
The Patriots could've had home-field advantage in the playoffs. But Bill Belichick, their legendary coach, got careless at the end of the season.
Despite the marquee names headlining the matchup, the play of the quarterbacks won't be as big of a factor as the performance of the defenses in the AFC Championship game.
It all came to an end in Foxborough, MA, for the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday afternoon. The team's 11-game winning streak ended when the offense couldn't score early while the defense struggled to contain the New England Patriots offense and Tom Brady.
New England played its best game in weeks to advance to the AFC Championship Game.
The Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs might be the season's best weekend of football. See who will win and advance.
The Kansas City Chiefs are getting ready for their big AFC playoff showdown against the New England Patriots on the road, but they face the grim reality of heading into Foxborough without one of their key offensive weapons: wide receiver Jeremy Maclin.
New England's defensive end had a medical emergency on Sunday, but now he is back at practice.
Since Bill Belichick took over the New England Patriots in 2000, his New England Patriots have dominated the Kansas City Chiefs in seven sporadic meetings over the last 15-plus seasons.
CBS is covering both AFC playoff games this weekend and the Divisional Round has two great match-ups that are rather hard to call.
Some players believe the best way to the championship is through the defending champions, and that's exactly what the Kansas City Chiefs will get this weekend when they travel to New England to take on the Patriots.
New England possibly may lose both Matt Patricia and Josh McDaniels after this season.
New England isn't dwelling on its current two-game losing streak.
A slumping New England team may end up facing a surging Kansas City team.
In the final week of the regular season, Chris Simms of CBS Sports says that there may be some interesting decisions made by playoff-bound teams in the AFC.
CBS Sports' "The NFL Today" studio analyst Boomer Esiason talks two big games in Week 16 and what's at stake for those in the playoffs.
NFL on CBS analyst Rich Gannon gave his thoughts on three Week 15 games, all of which have playoff implications, and how teams may fare.
Last night's Broncos win proved the Patriots are human and the Broncos are still alive. The NFL season gets even more interesting.
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
A Pennsylvania court has ruled that the state's constitution guarantees a right to abortion.
Actor Jeremy Renner went to a Pittsburgh Riverhounds game this weekend.
North Side business owners were left frustrated after unauthorized NFL draft no-parking signs appeared on Western Avenue.
There is no expectation of a final decision before the NFL draft.
Commuters coming into Pittsburgh will need to pay attention to road closures and changes to public transit for the NFL draft.
A Pennsylvania court has ruled that the state's constitution guarantees a right to abortion.
Actor Jeremy Renner went to a Pittsburgh Riverhounds game this weekend.
North Side business owners were left frustrated after unauthorized NFL draft no-parking signs appeared on Western Avenue.
There is no expectation of a final decision before the NFL draft.
Commuters coming into Pittsburgh will need to pay attention to road closures and changes to public transit for the NFL draft.
A Pennsylvania court has ruled that the state's constitution guarantees a right to abortion.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
Putting warning labels on social media platforms is the goal of a bill currently moving through Congress.
Wednesday is Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor's 100th day in office, and by all accounts, he's hit the ground running.
The Trump administration is ratcheting up attacks on environmental protections that Make America Healthy Again followers hold dear.
The rising price of tomatoes is impacting some restaurants around Pittsburgh.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning sports fans to watch for scams as they buy tickets and merchandise tied to the NBA and NHL playoffs.
A new consumer safety warning is raising concerns about carbon monoxide detectors sold online.
Six new cities are being added to the Michelin Guide in 2027, and among those cities is right here in Pittsburgh.
The Pittsburgh PolkaMeisters perform "Draft Song" ahead of the 2026 NFL draft.
A new cast is bringing "Little Shop of Horrors" to the stage in Pittsburgh.
It's National Library Week. Daisy Jade stopped by one of the first libraries funded by Andrew Carnegie to explain why your local library might become your next favorite hideout spot.
April 20 has a bit of a reputation. The legal pros from Edgar Snyder & Associates are here to clear the air.
A new cast is bringing "Little Shop of Horrors" to the stage in Pittsburgh.
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance's board voted Thursday to dissolve the organization.
The federal government will begin the long-awaited cleanup of a nuclear waste dump outside Apollo in Armstrong County.
Short-term rental owners in Washington County could soon face new scrutiny.
Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Edward Borkowski refused to drop an attempted homicide charge against Jasper Hilliard.
Shaler Township has installed new AEDs in 10 of its parks.
Health care workers are preparing to care for anyone who will need treatment.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
There is no expectation of a final decision before the NFL draft.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Flyers lead the series 1-0 after winning Game 1 on Saturday night.
Bryan Reynolds drove in three runs, Mitch Keller pitched seven innings, and the Pirates defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 6-3.
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series on Saturday.
North Side business owners were left frustrated after unauthorized NFL draft no-parking signs appeared on Western Avenue.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
West Virginia resident Rebecca Michalski struggles with soaring electricity bills that exceed her income.
Dave Chappelle has helped secure the future of a small-town radio station by funding the renovation of a historic building in Yellow Springs.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
The trailer is out for the Pittsburgh-filmed "Hershey" biopic.
The Pitt star Noah Wyle is the newest name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Pittsburgh-based show is a big reason why.
Dave Chappelle has helped secure the future of a small-town radio station by funding the renovation of a historic building in Yellow Springs.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
The Pittsburgh PolkaMeisters perform "Draft Song" ahead of the 2026 NFL draft.
A new cast is bringing "Little Shop of Horrors" to the stage in Pittsburgh.
This month's edition of Intersections with Mamie Bah.
It's National Library Week. Daisy Jade stopped by one of the first libraries funded by Andrew Carnegie to explain why your local library might become your next favorite hideout spot.
April 20 has a bit of a reputation. The legal pros from Edgar Snyder & Associates are here to clear the air.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
