For the third consecutive year and the fifth time in the last six years, a Pittsburgh Steelers' season reached an unceremonious end during the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs.

While the Pittsburgh Pirates will have to show fans that they’re a better team than they’ve been for a lot of the past decades, there's also reason to like a lot of things that players have said, including newly required left-handed hitter Ryan O'Hearn.

Former Pitt defensive tackle Francis Brewu played 51 snaps in a Nov. 15 loss to Notre Dame, producing two hurries and four tackles.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has stepped down from his role as the team’s head coach after 19 years with the team. Tomlin, who lost his seventh straight playoff game at the helm of the Steelers after a 30-6 loss to the Texans, which tied a record with Marvin Lewis for the most playoff losses in a row.

The Pittsburgh Steelers could be headed toward a complete rebuild, meaning if they make T.J. Watt available, these three teams could be in the market for him.

Mayor Corey O’Connor is promising to help rebuild business districts in Pittsburgh with a new initiative. It is called “Main and Main,” and he’s hoping it will promote investment across the city. Prospective business owners are liking the idea.

Virginia gets a commitment from a former ACC starting quarterback after Eli Holstein pledged his commitment to the Cavaliers.  Holstein had a breakout freshman

The Hoosiers are preparing for the College Football Playoff national championship game against Miami. IU is 26-2 in two years under Cignetti.