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According to head coach Shane Steichen, Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (neck) will play against his former team on Monday Night Football this week (via ESPN’s Adam Schefter). The Pro Bowl veteran defensive tackle has not played since Week 9 at the Pittsburgh Steelers, when he injured his neck and was placed on injured […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without Nick Herbig on Sunday for a pivotal game against the Detroit Lions. Herbig suffered a hamstring injury on Monday night against the Miami Dolphins. This now makes multiple star edge defenders the Steelers will be down on Sunday, as T.J. Watt is still recovering from surgery after suffering a […]
The last weekend before Christmas – a very bittersweet time of year. Yes, Christmas is the absolute best day of the year, but it also marks the end of the most wonderful time of the year, which is always a bit sad. The Christmas season isn’t the only thing nearing its end, as the NFL […]
With a second consecutive regulation loss last night, the Isles have now dropped back into the wild card positions, though their 41 points would be good enough for first in the Atlantic and has them still in the large Metro pack that is several points behind Metro leader Carolina. Bo Horvat is still out, and […]
On December 20th in 2000, Pittsburgh Penguins bruiser Matthew Barnaby exited BankAtlantic Center after an unsuccessful bout with behemoth Pete Worrell when an elderly Florida Panthers fan began hurling obscenities. Rather than ignoring the unpleasantries, Barnaby engaged the senior grabbing his arm and attempting to drag him through the railing. Releasing before the situation escalated, Barnaby
On December 15th in 2007, Chris Simon of the New York Islanders viciously stomped his skate onto the right leg of Pittsburgh Penguins pest Jarkko Ruutu with five minutes remaining in the game, earning the troubled forward a match penalty and his eighth NHL suspension. In light of his prior history and the severity of this indiscretion, Simon received a league-longest 30 game suspension forgoing
The Pittsburgh Penguins might be in the race for a playoff spot and haven't given up yet, but the mentality since Kyle Dubas took over as general manager has been to get younger and build for the future. The core of veterans haven't been moved yet, even though it was looking like it would be the case with Evgeni Malkin, Bryan Rust, Erik Karlsson, and Rickard Rakell. The Penguins did bring in Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak while moving out Tristan Jarry and Samuel Poulin, but those pieces can b...
In a flurry of moves involving the Pirates, Astros, and Orioles, the Rays acquired six prospects and a comp pick. While B-Lowe will be missed, the Rays got an impressive return that will positively impact the big league roster in 2026. And following the Baz trade, the Rays found a plethora of promising prospects piled […]
The oddsmakers fancy the Montreal Canadiens on home ice (-143) over the Pittsburgh Penguins (+120) when they meet on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. ET. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Canadiens vs. Penguins Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Canadiens (-143) Underdog: Penguins (+120) Total: 6 Best Canadiens vs. Penguins Promo Codes How to Watch Canadiens vs. Penguins Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Montréal, Quebec Ven...
Madden season is coming to a close. With just three Detroit Lions games left, there are only three games left to simulate on the popular video game series. Unfortunately, next week’s game against the Minnesota Vikings falls on Christmas, and I will not be in town to simulate Lions vs. Vikings on Madden. So that […]
It’s a big late-season matchup on Sunday as the 8-6 Pittsburgh Steelers take on the 8-6 Detroit Lions. Earlier this week, I spoke with Ryan Mathews, the senior editor of SB Nation’s Lions website Pride of Detroit, to learn what to expect from the Steelers’ Week 16 opponent. You can read my questions and his answers below: […]
Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (14-10-9, 37 points, 7th place Metropolitan Division) @ Montreal Canadiens (18-12-4, 40 points, 2nd place Atlantic Division) When: 7:00 p.m. ET How to Watch: Broadcast locally on Sportsnet Pittsburgh, in Canada on City TV, SNE and TVAS, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: The Pens are dropping the puck against the Canadiens again in 24 hours, […]
With the Detroit Lions’ margin for error gone in their playoff race, the Pittsburgh Steelers are the first team in their way between them and the postseason. If Detroit drops their home finale to the AFC foe, their playoff chances aren’t completely gone, but we’re talking about postseason odds in the single digits. On paper, […]
Game 35: Montreal Canadiens vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In Canada: CityTV, Sportsnet East (English), TVA Sports (French) In the Penguins region: Sportsnet Pittsburgh Streaming: ESPN+, Sportsnet+ The Pittsburgh Penguins were doing alright when the Canadiens faced them for the first time this season. They had just dropped a couple of games in shootouts, but those were versus the Dallas Stars (currently second in the Central Division) and Anaheim Ducks...
The division rival Rays were active on the trade market yesterday in another edition of sending their more experienced (read: expensive) players away, with longtime second baseman Brandon Lowe going to the Pirates as part of a three-team trade and pitcher Shane Baz going to the Orioles for four prospects and a 2026 Competitive Balance […]
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell is in the midst of a breakout campaign, emerging as one of the most reliable and versatile weapons in Pittsburgh’s offense. Through the late stages of the season, Gainwell has posted 451 rushing yards, 332 receiving yards, and six total touchdowns — all career highs and a reflection of […]
The NHL slate on Saturday, Dec. 20 includes the Montreal Canadiens versus the Pittsburgh Penguins at 7 p.m. ET, with best bets suggestions right here if you’d like the inside scoop. Best Canadiens vs. Penguins Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Cole Caufield, Canadiens +140 17 G in 34 GP Sidney Crosby, Penguins +170 19 G in 33 GP Nick Suzuki, Canadiens +180 10 G in 34 GP Bryan Rust, Penguins +200 12 G in...
After years of speculation, the Tampa Bay Rays have finally parted with 2B Brandon Lowe, sending him to the Pittsburgh Pirates in a three team deal that returns the Rays a top flight defensive outfielder and a premium pitching prospects. In a mildly surprising turn of events, the cost was more than just Lowe; here’s […]
If you bought a loved one a Nick Gonzales jersey for the holidays, you might want to hold off. Earlier this week, the Pirates released an updated roster with Gonzales officially switching to No. 3, changing his number to honor franchise legend and Pirates Hall of Fame outfielder Dave Parker. Gonzales wore No. 39 for […]
On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers (8-6) visit the Detroit Lions (8-6) at 4:25 p.m. ET. Who will be the top players from a DFS perspective when these two teams face off? Let’s take a look. Lions vs. Steelers Game Info When: Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 4:25 p.m. ET Where: Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan TV info: CBS Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions apply) Live Stream: Watch this game on Paramount+ Lions DFS Projections Salary values from DraftKi...
Welcome back to BTSC’s Friday Night open thread: My song(s) rec for the night: Recently listened to this whole album while watching Steelers tape and had a 10/10 experience. It came out earlier this year but has some Fleetwood Mac vibes.
The Hoffmann Family of Companies has entered into a formal agreement purchase controlling interest of the Pittsburgh Penguins organization. Earlier this week, it was reported that the Hoffmann family, who run a Chicago based investment company, were closing on a deal to purchase the Pittsburgh Penguins from the Fenway Sports Group for approximately $1.75 billion. […]
MLB Rumors: Brandon Lowe, Jake Mangum and Mason Montgomery are heading to the Pittsburgh Pirates as part of a three way trade involving the Tampa Bay Rays and Houston Astros, per reports. Lowe, a 31 year old lefthanded hitting second baseman, slashed .256/.307/.477 last season in 134 games while posting a 1.9 bWAR and a […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without edge rusher T.J. Watt on Sunday when they take on the Detroit Lions. Watt is still recovering from a surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung. He missed Week 15 against the Miami Dolphins, as well. Pittsburgh will also be without guard Isaac Seumalo and cornerback James Pierre. Long […]
The Detroit Lions (8-6) and Pittsburgh Steelers (8-6) have declared their injury designations ahead of their Week 16 matchup in downtown Detroit. There are a lot of moving parts along the Lions’ interior offensive line right now, as several starters are dealing with injuries or attempting to return from one. Let’s take a look at […]