Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise gives his thoughts on the attractiveness of the Steelers' coaching job following the departure of Mike Tomlin.
Will owner Art Rooney II and GM Omar Khan have an easy time attracting top candidates because of the loyalty they the organization has shown to Tomlin, Bill Cowher and Chuck Noll over the years? Or will the restlessness of the fan base -- even on a successful coach like Tomlin -- dissuade some candidates from pursuing the opening? And what kind of impact will the roster have on interest levels? Do stars like T.J. Watt, Jalen Ramsey, Cam Heyward, DK Metcalf and Jaylen Warren make this team one someone can win quickly with? Or does it need more younger standouts like Joey Porter Jr., Derrick Harmon, Nick Herbig, Zach Frazier, Mason McCormick and Troy Fautanu? Paul tackles those questions and more.
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Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable break down QB Mason Heintschel's return to the Panthers for his sophomore season and preview the men's basketball team's upcoming clash with No. 20 Louisville on Saturday night.
Is Heintschel's return a major win for coach Pat Narduzzi? What needs to happen before next season kicks off for Heintschel and the Panthers to take the next step? How much will Heintschel's coaches put on his plate?
Stephen and Abby's conversation then shifts to basketball. What needs to happen for the Panthers to beat a solid, ranked Louisville team? Can they count on increased bench production from Brandin Cummings and Nojus Indrusaitis again? Or will starters like Cam Corhen and Damarco Minor need to step up? Our duo tackles those topics and more.
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Post-Gazette Penguins insider King Jemison breaks down the latest topics surrounding the team after its 6-3 win over the rival Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night. This show is presented by FanDuel.
How is Sidney Crosby still able to so thoroughly dominate his cross-state rivals after all these years? Why were the Penguins able to break out of their scoring funk with a six-goal performance? Does that bode well for the near future?
King also analyzes the impact of the fourth line between Noel Acciari, Connor Dewar and Blake Lizotte this season with some quotes from teammates and advanced stats. Plus, a look at Evgeni Malkin's remarkable playmaking and what it means for his contract discussions this summer.
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On the Friday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette real estate and development reporter Maddy Rubin to get the scoop on preparations by the Steelers and the city of Pittsburgh to serve as hosts for the NFL draft in just under 100 days.
What will the physical footprint of the draft look like when spread between the North Shore and Point State Park? What are the taxpayers costs for the event, and how are mayor Corey O'Connor, Gov. Josh Shapiro and city and county officials addressing them? What's the latest on the redevelopment of Market Square and the Cultural District ahead of the event? And how are the hotel and short-term rental markets handling the expected influx of 500,000 to 700,000 fans expected to see names like Fernando Mendoza, Jeremiyah Love and Caleb Downs selected to their next teams? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
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On his weekly Chipped Ham & Football podcast, Brian Batko welcomes fellow Post-Gazette Steelers insider Christopher Carter to break down the latest news surrounding the team's search for Mike Tomlin's successor.
Are pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase and defensive coordinator Chris Shula, both from the Rams, names to watch? What importance should we give their connections to the Sean McVay coaching tree? Do those two fit the mold of what Art Rooney II and Omar Khan are looking for organizationally?
Brian and Christopher also take a look at some of the other names with whom the Steelers have requested interviews, including Brian Flores, Jesse Minter, Anthony Weaver, Ejiro Evero and Jeff Hafley.
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Post-Gazette Pitt insider Abby Schnable breaks down the team's 89-66 win over Georgia Tech on Wednesday night in Atlanta. This show is presented by FanDuel.
How were the Panthers finally able to get over the hump and enjoy their first ACC win? Will this momentum carry into their next game against a ranked Louisville team? Can they expect this kind of scoring off the bench from Brandin Cummings (23 points) and Nojus Indrusaitis (16 points)? Is this the sign Indrusaitis is finally breaking out of his slump? And how can the Panthers defense continue to set the tone, like Jeff Capel has wanted all season? Abby tackles those topics and more.
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Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac & Ray Fittipaldo recap owner Art Rooney II's news conference addressing the departure of coach Mike Tomlin. They explain that the door was open for Tomlin to return and coach his team led by names like Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt, Jalen Ramsey, Jaylen Warren, Joey Porter Jr. and DK Metcalf in 2026. They also give their thoughts on the chances GM Omar Khan could trade Tomlin with two years remaining on his contract; and the type of candidates Rooney and Khan could be looking for as they choose their next coach.
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Post-Gazette Penguins insider King Jemison breaks down the team's 2-1 shootout loss to the Lightning on Tuesday night. This show is presented by FanDuel.
What positives can the Penguins take from that game despite the defeat? When will the goals start coming back now that they've only scored two in their past three games? How was Arturs Silovs able to hold the potent Lightning offense in check for most of the night, and what will it do for his confidence moving forward? How can Dan Muse and captain Sidney Crosby help the team get over its shootout struggles? And how can Kris Letang and his fellow defensemen step up in Erik Karlsson's absence? King tackles those topics and more.
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It may be basketball season, but our WPIAL insiders Keith Barnes and the esteemed Mike White start things off with football, as they discuss the imminent hiring of current Mars coach Eric Kasperowicz, who will likely be installed at his alma mater, North Hills, at the Thursday board meeting.
They also get into basketball questions, looking at Joe Lafko and the job he's doing in his first year at Knoch. And in Class 3A, can Mohawk win its first title since 1970?
All that plus Shining Stars, the ever-popular picks segment and our Post-Gazette Fantasy Basketball picks!
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Live around 5 p.m. Eastern, Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the news that Mike Tomlin is stepping down as coach of the Steelers. What changes should GM Omar Khan and owner Art Rooney II consider beyond head coach? Could older stars like T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Aaron Rodgers and other move on this offseason as well? What should they be seeking from coordinators, presuming Teryl Austin and Arthur Smith depart as well? Which candidates does Paul prefer for the job? And are younger players including Joey Porter Jr., Nick Herbig, Yahya Black, Derrick Harmon, Zach Frazier and Troy Fautanu the type of players a new regime can build around? Paul tackles those questions and more
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