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In his more than 50 years in the NFL as a player and coach, Dick LeBeau has seen thousands of rookies come into the league.
You will see something you haven't seen in 13 years Sunday at Heinz Field. As you ponder the possibilities, the answer is a rookie starting on defense. First round pick Ryan Shazier will begin at middle linebacker.
Are you ready for new football theme music?
Steelers wide receiver Markus Wheaton joined "The Fan Morning Show" on Thursday to talk about preparing for the start of the NFL season.
It rushed south out of Canada like a cold front over Penguins' fans. Sidney Crosby, arrested in Ottawa, could it be true?
Let's look at why exactly the Seattle Seahawks won't repeat as Super Bowl champions.
The Steelers poor start last year was mirrored by the start from its quarterback. Ben Roethlisberger threw 5 interceptions and was sacked 15 times in the first 4 games, all losses. That has been talked about with this team,"We always want to start fast," Roethlisberger said.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have let mediocrity catch up with them in recent seasons, finishing 8-8 and missing the playoffs in both 2012 and 2013.
News of legendary NFL and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Chuck Noll's death in June at the age of 82 rocked not only the organization, but the Steelers' loyal fanbase.
Beachum says it's a huge weekend for him with the Lupus Loop 5K on Saturday and then opener with the Browns on Sunday.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday they will see both starter Brian Hoyer and back-up Johnny Manziel during the season-opener on Sunday.
The Pittsburgh Steelers will host a Cleveland Browns team Sunday at Heinz Field that struggled for consistency in the preseason as much as they did.
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced its four captains for the upcoming season on Monday.
The Bucs took a gamble signing Michael Johnson to a huge contract, and this season, he has to be the guy.
Tab Douglas and Joe Rhoades broke down the Steelers roster cuts with Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Sunday morning.
With Chris Johnson gone, the Tennessee Titans look to redesign their offense and that all starts with quarterback Jake Locker. After an injury plagued career, Locker has to stay healthy and become a leader on and off the field if the Titans want to win.
Steelers player James Harrison is retiring from football.
Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy had a spectacular year in 2013, but improvement by Lacy and a healthy Aaron Rodgers, the Packers may just end up being the NFL's most balanced offense in 2014.
Just when you thought the NFL was back, it takes the weekend off. Here are 19 ways to pass the time while waiting for opening day.
It seems we've jumped into the pool of relativism since we got wind of Josh Gordon's season-long suspension for marijuana use. You have the indignant faction that can't believe someone who smokes weed gets a year while Ray Rice skates with a two-game suspension
The last time the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted a rookie who made an immediate impact and started opening day was Kendrell Bell in 2001, but first-round draft pick Ryan Shazier has all the skills of an NFL starter and the backing of defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau.
Fozzy Whittaker ran for a 2-yard touchdown, Graham Gano added a short field goal and the Carolina Panthers beat the listless Pittsburgh Steelers 10-0 in the preseason finale Thursday night.
Acknowledging he "didn't get it right" with a two-game suspension for Ravens running back Ray Rice, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced tougher penalties for players accused of domestic violence, including six weeks for a first offense and at least a year for a second.
With the 2014-2015 NFL season about to get underway, Elliot Harrison of NFL.com took a look at the best and worst case scenarios for all 32 NFL teams.
Six people were injured early Sunday in a single-vehicle crash along the East Busway in Pittsburgh.
Crews were called to the duplex in New Kensington just before 8 a.m. on Sunday morning.
Ryan O'Hearn had three hits and two RBIs, including a go-ahead single in the 10th inning, and the Pirates beat the Mets 4-3 on Sunday.
The blaze was reported just before 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
Six people were injured early Sunday in a single-vehicle crash along the East Busway in Pittsburgh.
Crews were called to the duplex in New Kensington just before 8 a.m. on Sunday morning.
Ryan O'Hearn had three hits and two RBIs, including a go-ahead single in the 10th inning, and the Pirates beat the Mets 4-3 on Sunday.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
The blaze was reported just before 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
Two Republican state senators have introduced a proposal to hold people accountable for evading tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
Looking to get free shipping when you make an online purchase, but your order doesn't qualify? Here's how you can change that!
Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
Spring is a natural reset point, and that can include your fitness! Mikey and David are joined by an old friend, Daniel Hill of House Call Training, who gives you some easy, at-home workouts to kickstart your spring!
Mikey and David are joined by Derek Rochna, the owner of The Farmer's Burger, a new burger truck in Pittsburgh!
With all the chaos at the airport recently, you may be tempted to cancel your flight, but there are some things you should check before you hit the cancel button!
A lot of us have some bad habits when it comes to booking flights, hotels, and trips, but travel expert Bobby Laurie is back on PTL to help you clean them up!
As a part of our spring cleaning series, we reveal who between Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh had the most expired item in their cabinet, and Mikey and David take your questions in another Friday Free for All!
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
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.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
Ryan O'Hearn had three hits and two RBIs, including a go-ahead single in the 10th inning, and the Pirates beat the Mets 4-3 on Sunday.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist in his return from injured reserve and the Dallas Stars pulled away from the undermanned Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3.
Luis Robert Jr. hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the 11th inning to give the Mets a 4-2 victory over the Pirates on Saturday.
Three World Cup Fan Zones will allow soccer fans all across Pennsylvania to gather and watch World Cup matches.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The first stop on Boone's new tour will be at PPG Paints Arena on July 7.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Newborns at a Pittsburgh-area hospital dressed up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Hannah Montana."
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Rob Wilson's forecast!
Flames broke out in a duplex home in New Kensington, Westmoreland County, on Sunday morning. KDKA-TV's Jessica Riley reports.
Six people were injured early Sunday in a single-vehicle crash along the East Busway in Pittsburgh.
At least 12 residents have been displaced after a three-alarm fire heavily damaged five homes in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood on Sunday. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer shares more.
Watch as Jeff Hathhorn, Chris Adamski, and Ray Fittipaldo join KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani for another round of sound on this edition of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown!
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.
