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A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article, but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot After Dark for Oct. 21. TAYLOR’S SON MODELS GAME AFTER STEELERS GREATS While the 1970s Steelers defenses often receive the most praise, Pittsburgh […]
#CardCorner: 1988 Topps Jim Gott kkundahl Sat, 2026-10-24 10:50 Selected by the Blue Jays in the 1981 Rule 5 Draft, Jim Gott transitioned from starting pitcher to reliever with the Pirates and became a successful set-up man and stopper. Craig Muder As future Hall of Fame manager Jim Leyland worked to revive the Pittsburgh Pirates in the late 1980s, one of the final pieces of the puzzle was finding a reliable closer. Then on Aug. 3, 1987, the Pirates made a seemingly unde...
Former Orlando Pirates player Sifiso Myeni has urged head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou and his technical team to give Sebastian Pedersen a sustained opportunity to prove himself, saying the striker has not been treated fairly since joining the club. Pedersen moved to the Buccaneers from Norwegian side Sogndal at the beginning of the season. The 27-year-old […] The article Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Myeni calls for more chances for Pedersen was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on...
Former Orlando Pirates striker and football analyst Phumudzo Manenzhe has praised Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Mduduzi Shabalala for the creativity behind his equalising goal against Stellenbosch FC. Shabalala scored in the 58th minute as Chiefs drew 1-1 with Stellenbosch FC at the FNB Stadium on Wednesday, cancelling out Sinoxolo Kwayiba’s opening goal. The 21-year-old received the […] The article Manenzhe praises Shabalala’s creativity after Chiefs’ draw with Stellenbosch was written by Issa S...
South African coaches Manqoba Mngqithi and Steve Barker have strengthened their clubs’ hopes in the CAF Champions League after commanding victories in the preliminary rounds. Mngqithi’s Young Africans secured their place in the group stages with an emphatic 8-1 aggregate win against Madagascar champions CFFA. Young Africans completed the job with a 4-1 victory in […] The article Mngqithi and Barker guide Tanzanian clubs towards CAF Champions League success was written by Issa Said and first ...
Mamelodi Sundowns utility player Thapelo Morena says the reigning CAF Champions League holders are capable of becoming back-to-back winners, despite being held to a goalless draw by Wiliete SC in the first leg of their group-stage play-off. The Angolan side frustrated Sundowns in last Sunday’s first meeting, leaving the tie finely balanced before the return […] The article Thapelo Morena confident Mamelodi Sundowns can retain CAF Champions League title was written by Eric Kwafo and first app...
Crystal Palace travel to Turkey to face Besiktas in the Europa League on Thursday night, hoping to forget their humiliating 5-0 weekend loss to their rivals. The Eagles have suffered consecutive away defeats, leaving new manager Pierre Sage with plenty of issues to address. The new Crystal Palace boss is currently fighting to save his […]
Ralf Schumacher believes Cadillac should replace Valtteri Bottas with Esteban Ocon, arguing that the Frenchman would be a better option for the American team. The former F1 driver made his position clear while discussing Cadillac's first season in the championship, although he stressed that his crit...
In theory, Collin Sexton is a Laker. Fans are still waiting for his debut after he was sidelined for the entirety of the preseason. Things seemed to be trending toward Sexton making his debut on Tuesday after he was a full participant in practice on Monday and Tuesday. Initially, Sexton was listed as questionable for […]
Chelsea insiders believe Mike Penders could become an absolutely elite goalkeeper as he prepares to make his first Premier League start at Stamford Bridge. The Blues are without Emiliano Martinez, meaning new boss Xabi Alonso will have to turn to Penders this Saturday when they welcome Tottenham Hotspur to West London. Penders made his first […]
LOS ANGELES — Even the rain that poured over downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday couldn’t have prepared Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg for the storm Luka Dončić wrought upon him in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 127-105 win over the Warriors. In a game with plenty of highlights for the purple and gold, Luka’s evisceration […]
An out-of-work manager is ready to replace Carrick at Old Trafford, according to a journalist - and TEAMtalk sources have already revealed he's a man that INEOS hold in 'hgh regard'
The post Andoni Iraola delivers rotation promise by matching Jurgen Klopp feat appeared first on This Is Anfield .
🔴⚪ GOOD EUROPEAN MORNING, SUNDERLAND! 🇪🇺🎙️ It’s matchday! Martin and Andrew are back on Haway The Podcast to discuss all things SAFC ahead of this afternoon’s Europa League clash with Lech Poznań. With Sunderland’s form raising questions, Régis Le Bris facing scrutiny and the performances of our young players under the microscope, there’s plenty to […]
Como manager Cesc Fabregas admitted he took some pride in thrashing his old rivals Manchester United in the Champions League last night. Fabregas, who played against Man Utd many times during his career with both Arsenal and Chelsea in the Premier League, also rather damningly admitted that he asked his players to slow down once […] The post “I can’t lie” ex-Arsenal & Chelsea man Cesc Fabregas enjoyed thrashing Man United appeared first on CaughtOffside .
Yaxel Lendeborg calls out Luka Doncic for constantly complaining after Lakers star says the Warriors rookie was 'talking crazy' during the season-opening matchup in Los Angeles tonight.
ATLANTA – Sometimes, it’s just about who wants it more. After letting Game 1 slip through their hands, the Atlanta Dream have responded in the best way possible, and it’s started with Angel Reese herself. In Game 2, her relentlessness and determination to will the team to a victory worked. Whatever high she was on […] The post Angel Reese’s confidence is overflowing in powerful message after Dream’s Game 3 win appeared first on ClutchPoints .
From a friend and mentor, Floyd Mayweather has become a rival Ryan Garcia believes he can beat in the ring. Garcia now wants to put an end to all the speculation over who is better between him and Mayweather. But the move seems to have drawn more questions than excitement. Terence Crawford believes Garcia is […] The post Terence Crawford Picks Floyd Mayweather to Beat Ryan Garcia Amid Their Boxing Showdown Buzz appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Detroit Red Wings are going through a bit of a rough patch at this time. Detroit has two ongoing trade requests on the table: Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson. Larkin recently expanded his trade list, while there isn’t a ton known about Edvinsson at this time. The Red Wings are also struggling at the […] The post Justin Faulk trade destinations after being named Red Wings trade candidate appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg pointed to poor organization and defensive breakdowns following Wednesday’s 18-point loss to the Houston Rockets. The defeat marked a disappointing beginning to the Mavericks’ new season under head coach Dusty May. Flagg acknowledged that Dallas struggled to respond once Houston built momentum, especially as the Rockets pushed the pace. “We […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg sums up reason Dallas got blown out by Rockets in season opener appeared first on...
The Los Angeles Lakers took care of business in their season opener against the Golden State Warriors, 127-105, at Crypto.com Arena, with the new trio of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler leading the charge. After a tight contest in the first half, the Lakers outscored the Warriors, 36-16, in the third quarter to […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic sounds off on making Yaxel Lendeborg pay for trash talk appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Yaxel Lendeborg made headlines during his debut NBA game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Was it all for the right or wrong reasons? That’s up to you. A tall task was given Lendeborg during his first official game at the highest level of professional basketball: guarding one of the league’s best players in Luka Dončić. […]
On opening night, new Los Angeles Lakers starting center Walker Kessler stood tall and took advantage of a matchup against the small Golden State Warriors — proving himself to be well worth thus far of the $130 million the team splashed on him. In his debut for the Purple and Gold, Kessler recorded 26 points […] The post Walker Kessler left in awe by Shaq’s message after his Lakers debut appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Minnesota Timberwolves took care of business against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat in their season opener with a 131-106 win. What were a few key numbers highlighting why the Heat struggled? Let’s examine! 14 – Combined 3-point makes from Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball On a night headlined by Antetokounmpo’s debut with the […] The post 3 key numbers from Heat’s blowout loss to Timberwolves in opener appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Arizona Cardinals are coming off an incredible high. Amid their turbulent 2026 season, Arizona was able to snag a win against one of the best teams in the league on paper. Their 18-16 win over the Los Angeles Rams this past Sunday was an incredible morale-boosting win for the squad. They did that even […] The post Cardinals star Jeremiyah Love’s status for Broncos game in doubt after practice absence appeared first on ClutchPoints .
LeBron James filled in at center as the Philadelphia 76ers spoiled the New York Knicks’ championship celebrations with a 106-100 win at Madison Square Garden. With Joel Embiid in foul trouble, James stepped into an unusual role to close out the first half, a move Embiid revealed was his own idea. “I suggested that to […] The post 76ers Spoil Knicks’ Championship Night in LeBron James’ Debut appeared first on Basketball Forever .