Post-Gazette Penguins insider King Jemison welcomes Keith Barnes to break down the team's win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday and take stock of the team's position heading into the Olympic break. This show is presented by FanDuel.
Did Avery Hayes stake his claim for a permanent spot in the lineup with his historic two-goal debut? Does another big performance from Ben Kindel, who also scored twice, signal a youth movement alongside names like Rutger McGroarty? And is Arturs Silovs gaining momentum in the Penguins' net heading into the Olympics, during which he'll participate with Team Latvia? Our duo tackles those topics and more.
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In this clip from the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bitner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to react to the Seattle Seahawks' victory in the Super Bowl.
Did Sam Darnold show that GM Omar Khan and new coach Mike McCarthy can win big with free agent QBs? Could 2026 free agents like Daniel Jones, Zach Wilson, Malik Willis or Mitch Trubisky repeat Darnold's success? Or was he a unique option for Seattle last offseason? And how should Darnold's victory impact the view the Steelers should have of in-house options like Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph and Will Howard? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
Later, the guys react to the way Seattle won with elite defense and a strong running game. Can McCarthy and new coordinators Patrick Graham and Brian Angelichio mimic that success? Why haven't the Steelers been able to play great defense consistently under former coach Mike Tomlin with top talents like T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward and Jalen Ramsey on the roster? Does GM Omar Khan need to been up his secondary around Joey Porter Jr. with more elite players like Devon Witherspoon and Nick Emmanwori? And are Jaylen Warren, Kenneth Gainwell and/or Kaleb Johnson capable of a big-game performance like we saw from the Seahawks' Kenneth Walker III? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
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No, it's not Christmas. But there will be an unwrapping of sorts Monday when the WPIAL unveils its brackets for the 2026 basketball playoffs!
Our WPIAL insiders, high school sports editor Keith Barnes and the incomparable Mike White give their take on which teams should be the top four in each classification for the boys and girls.
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On the Saturday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to sort through the week in mock draft picks for new coach Mike McCarthy's team.
How much stock should we put in early first-round receiver picks, given the franchise's historical preference to select them on Days 2 and 3 under Mike Tomlin? Will Omar Khan follow that precedent, or look to add a viable threat across from DK Metcalf? If the Steelers do go receiver on Day 1, are Washington's Denzel Boston and USC's Makai Lemon the early favorites? And where to names like Jordyn Tyson, Malachi Fields, Zachariah Branch and Ja’Kobi Lane fit into the equation?
Our duo tackles those questions, then studies the need at tackle and cornerback. Could Khan look at a young standout like Kadyn Proctor as a replacement for Broderick Jones? Or is it too early to give up on the former first rounder? And could Avieon Terrell be a first-round option? Or will they continue to prefer bigger corners in the mold of Joey Porter Jr. despite Tomlin's departure?
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On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko to analyze Mike McCarthy's assistant coaching staff hires under DC Patrick Graham and OC Brian Angelichio.
Will James Campen satisfy the fan base's clamoring for a Mike Munchak-type hire at offensive line coach? What does long-time NFL veteran and potential Hall of Famer Jahri Evans add as Campen's assistant? And which linemen from the group of Mason McCormick, Zach Frazier, Troy Fautanu, Broderick Jones and Dylan Cook will be the biggest beneficiaries of learning under a new staff?
Our duo tackles those questions, then pivots to defense. How can Domata Peko help the development of names like Yahya Black, Derrick Harmon and Keeanu Benton along the defensive line? Do those players still have upside that Peko can bring out of them? And is C.J. Ah up to the task of replacing Denzel Martin and coaching the team's vaunted outside linebackers, including C and Nick Herbig?
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Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley react to the week of offseason moves and non-moves from GM Ben Cherington's front office. This show is presented by FanDuel.
How much will new signing Jose Urquidy boost the starting pitching depth around names like Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller, Bubba Chandler and others? Will his relationship with new pitching coach Bill Murphy yield fruit? Were there ever any legs to the rumors surrounding star pitcher Framber Valdez, who ultimately signed with the Detroit Tigers this week? And what are some of the top spring training storylines with report day looming next week? Could Konnor Griffin prove he belongs on the opening day roster? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
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Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable break down the latest happenings around the Panthers football team.
What will Pitt's defense look like under new coordinator Cory Sanders? He's been preparing for this moment for years, but how will he leave an impact on the defense? Will it be similar to the schemes under Randy Bates, or will Sanders bring fresh ideas? Where does the defense need to improve?
Stephen and Abby tackle those topics, then take a look at transfer portal pickups and defensive linemen Eliyt Nairne and Jeremiah Warren. Are they starters? Where can they make an impact on the 2026 team? Are they capable of replacing Francis Brewu and Jahsear Whittington?
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On his weekly Chipped Ham & Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes former Dallas receiver and current podcast Jesse Holley to get his perspective on the hiring of Mike McCarthy.
Why didn't things work out for the Super Bowl-winning coach with one of the league's storied franchises? Are there lessons that can be learned from falling short with stars like Dak Prescott, Micah Parsons and CeeDee Lamb that McCarthy can translate to leading Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt, DK Metcalf, Jalen Ramsey and -- possibly -- Aaron Rodgers? And how much can he improve on former OC Arthur Smith's work with the offense?
Our duo tackles those questions, plus George Pickens' big year with his new team after the Steelers traded him away last offseason.
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On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Christopher Carter to analyze the NFL draft QB class following Chris's trip to the Senior Bowl last week.
How does the Steelers' Will Howard compare to guys expected to be available on Days 2 and 3? Is he clearly a better option than names like Garrett Nussmeier, Drew Allar, Cade Klubnik, Carson Beck, Sawyer Robertson and others? Or could one of those guys offer value over him as he competes with Mason Rudolph and -- possibly -- Aaron Rodgers for positioning on new coach Mike McCarthy's depth chart? Where's the ideal spot on the depth chart for Howard if GM Omar Khan gets his offseason moves right? And why do so many fans have such resolute faith in the former sixth-round pick? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
Our duo tackles those questions, then ponders Khan's trade options this offseason. How seriously should he consider moving on from Jalen Ramsey, given the corner/safety's hefty cap hit? Is he worthy of making the money Minkah Fitzpatrick did at the position? Could the team get by with names like DeShon Elliott, Chuck Clark, Jabrill Peppers and Kyle Dugger in that spot? Or should it consider drafting a safety like Caleb Downs or Bud Clark to fill the void at a cheaper price?
The later, the guys ponder how to handle the Steelers' array of draft picks. Should Khan hold onto all 12 with the goal of building his team's depth? Or should he trade up, even if it's not for a QB? Knowing that it's unlikely he could keep all of the picks on the 53-man roster and that impact talents like USC's Makai Lemon at WR could be available?
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Post-Gazette Pitt insider Stephen Thompson breaks down the Panthers' 67-47 loss to No. 18 Virginia on Tuesday night. This show is presented by FanDuel.
Were the Cavaliers simply more talented than the Panthers? Or was the lack of effort and hustle by Jeff Capel's team a bigger story? How can Pitt keep big man Cam Corhen out of foul trouble on nights like those? Why didn't Capel turn to Kieran Mullen when it was clear the small-ball approach wasn't working? And what do Capel's postgame comments tell us about his mindset? Is he accepting defeat for this season? Stephen tackles those topics and more.
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