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    Five reasons for Steelers' first-place start taken on the South Side (Top story). Photo by GREG MACAFEE / DKPS
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    Five reasons for Steelers' first-place start

    By Chris Halickeon the South Side
    November 4, 2026

    The Steelers have experienced their share of ups and downs through the first half of the season, but they are 6-2 and at the top of the AFC North heading into the bye week. In achieving that record, there have been some encouraging developments that could help sustain their success through their nine remaining games.Read More

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    • Drive to the Net: Dubas can't run taken in Uptown (DK's Grind)
      DK's Grind

      Drive to the Net: Dubas can't run

      • 21 Takes: The Steelers' fix
      • Site Stuff: A family journey
      • Military Drive's now at 301

      By Dejan Kovacevic in Uptown

      Nov 5, 2026

    MAJOR LEAGUES

    • The best rushing team? taken on the South Side (Steelers)
      Steelers

      The best rushing team?

      • Ravens trade for Brissett
      • Watson in concussion protocol
      • Next: Nov. 15 in Cincinnati

      By Chris Halicke on the South Side

      Nov 4, 2026
    • Malkin likely to return vs. Bruins taken in Uptown (Penguins)
      Penguins

      Malkin likely to return vs. Bruins

      • Muse ardently defends Carlile
      • Crosby, Kindel on power play
      • Swayman in goal for Boston

      By José Negron in Uptown

      Nov 5, 2026
    • MLB proposes postponing cap system taken in Downtown (Pirates)
      Pirates

      MLB proposes postponing cap system

      • Lowe gets qualifying offer
      • Milwaukee's Baddoo added
      • Mattson claimed by Seattle

      By José Negron in Downtown

      Nov 4, 2026

    COLLEGES

    • Panthers roll Rider in opener taken in Oakland (Pitt)
      Pitt
      / Nov 3, 2026

      Panthers roll Rider in opener

      By Pitt Athletics in Oakland

      Nov 3, 2026
    • Nittany Lions club Canisius taken in Philadelphia (Penn State)
      Penn State
      / Nov 3, 2026

      Nittany Lions club Canisius

      By Penn State Athletics in Philadelphia

      Nov 3, 2026
    • Dukes win opener over PFW  taken Uptown (Duquesne)
      Duquesne
      / Nov 3, 2026

      Dukes win opener over PFW

      By Duquesne Athletics Uptown

      Nov 3, 2026
    • RMU falls to Nevada taken in Akron, Ohio (Robert Morris)
      Robert Morris
      / Nov 3, 2026

      RMU falls to Nevada

      By Robert Morris Athletics in Akron, Ohio

      Nov 3, 2026

    MINOR LEAGUES

    • Amann wins two local awards taken on the South Shore (Riverhounds Feed)
      Riverhounds Feed
      / Nov 5, 2026

      Amann wins two local awards

      By Pittsburgh Riverhounds on the South Shore

      Nov 5, 2026
    • Riveters hosting November tryout taken on the South Shore (Riveters)
      Riveters
      / Nov 5, 2026

      Riveters hosting November tryout

      By Pittsburgh Riveters on the South Shore

      Nov 5, 2026

    MORE SPORTS

    • Ravens trading for Brissett taken in Rochester, N.Y. (Hot Button)
      Hot Button

      Ravens trading for Brissett

      • Wemby's historic night
      • Jacobs: Allegations 'false'
      • LIV 2.0 loses funding

      By Bob Maddamma in Rochester, N.Y.

      Nov 5, 2026

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      Nov 1, 2026

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      By Dejan Kovacevic Downtown

      Nov 1, 2026
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      Nov 1, 2026

      If you're new here, learn all about us!

      By Dejan Kovacevic Downtown

      Nov 1, 2026
    • Visit our Downtown HQ/shop! taken Downtown (HQ-SHOP). Photo by DEJAN KOVACEVIC / DKPS
      Nov 1, 2026

      Visit our Downtown HQ/shop!

      By Dali Kovacevic Downtown

      Nov 1, 2026

    VIDEOS

    • DK’s Double Shot of Steelers: There goes the North? taken Downtown (Videos)
      Nov 4, 2026

      DK’s Double Shot of Steelers: There goes the North?

      By Dejan Kovacevic Downtown

      Nov 4, 2026
    • DK's Double Shot of Penguins: In defense of Declan taken Downtown (Videos)
      Nov 4, 2026

      DK's Double Shot of Penguins: In defense of Declan

      By Dejan Kovacevic Downtown

      Nov 4, 2026
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      Chalk Talk: How Steelers fooled Browns twice taken South Side (Feed Article)
      Nov 2, 2026

      Chalk Talk: How Steelers fooled Browns twice

      By Chris Halicke South Side

      Nov 2, 2026
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      Live Shot of Steelers: Postgame vs. Browns taken North Shore (Grind videos)
      Nov 1, 2026

      Live Shot of Steelers: Postgame vs. Browns

      By Dejan Kovacevic North Shore

      Nov 1, 2026

    PODCASTS

    • DK's Daily Shot of Steelers: Can they cover? taken Downtown (Podcasts)
      Nov 5, 2026

      DK's Daily Shot of Steelers: Can they cover?

      By Dejan Kovacevic Downtown

      Nov 5, 2026
    • DK's Daily Shot of Penguins: Just a save taken Downtown (Podcasts)
      Nov 5, 2026

      DK's Daily Shot of Penguins: Just a save

      By Dejan Kovacevic Downtown

      Nov 5, 2026
    • DK's Daily Shot of Pirates: The big spend taken Downtown (Podcasts)
      Nov 5, 2026

      DK's Daily Shot of Pirates: The big spend

      By Dejan Kovacevic Downtown

      Nov 5, 2026
    • Scout’s Eye: Two-horse race? taken South Side (Podcasts)
      Nov 5, 2026

      Scout’s Eye: Two-horse race?

      By Matt Williamson South Side

      Nov 5, 2026

    LIVE Qs

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      Live Qs: Chris' answers on the Steelers taken South Side (Feed Article)
      Nov 3, 2026

      Live Qs: Chris' answers on the Steelers

      By Chris Halicke South Side

      Nov 3, 2026
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      Live Qs: José’s answers on the Pirates taken Downtown (Feed Article)
      Oct 21, 2026

      Live Qs: José’s answers on the Pirates

      By José Negron Downtown

      Oct 21, 2026

    CARTOON CANON

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      Cartoon Canon: Geno’s dynamic debut! taken Richmond, Va. (Cartoon Canon)
      Nov 4, 2026

      Cartoon Canon: Geno’s dynamic debut!

      By Rob Ullman Richmond, Va.

      Nov 4, 2026

    SUBSCRIBER SNAPS

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      Subscriber Snaps: Belgium taken Downtown (Subscriber Snaps)
      Nov 2, 2026

      Subscriber Snaps: Belgium

      By Dejan Kovacevic Downtown

      Nov 2, 2026

    WEEKLY FEATURES

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      Drive to the Net: Dubas can't duck a decision anymore taken Uptown (Drive to the Net). Photo by CHARLES LECLAIRE / REUTERS
      Nov 4, 2026

      Drive to the Net: Dubas can't duck a decision anymore

      By Dejan Kovacevic Uptown

      Nov 4, 2026
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      Tuesday Polls: Out of the dark? taken Downtown (Tuesday Polls). Photo by DEJAN KOVACEVIC / DKPS
      Nov 3, 2026

      Tuesday Polls: Out of the dark?

      By Dejan Kovacevic Downtown

      Nov 3, 2026
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      21 Takes: A 6-2 start's awesome, but hey, fix one thing, huh? taken North Shore (21 Takes). Photo by CHARLES LECLAIRE / REUTERS
      Nov 2, 2026

      21 Takes: A 6-2 start's awesome, but hey, fix one thing, huh?

      By Dejan Kovacevic North Shore

      Nov 2, 2026
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      Site Stuff: A joyful journey into my family's history taken Belgrade, Serbia (SITE STUFF)
      Oct 30, 2026

      Site Stuff: A joyful journey into my family's history

      By Dejan Kovacevic Belgrade, Serbia

      Oct 30, 2026
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      Snap Shots: Bienvenue à Paris! taken Paris (Snap Shots)
      Oct 22, 2026

      Snap Shots: Bienvenue à Paris!

      By Dejan Kovacevic Paris

      Oct 22, 2026
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      Friday Insider: Murashov, Silovs cool with rotation taken Denver (Friday Insider). Photo by REUTERS, GREG MACAFEE/DKPS, PIRATES
      Oct 16, 2026

      Friday Insider: Murashov, Silovs cool with rotation

      By Taylor Haase Denver

      Oct 16, 2026

    OUR ORIGIN STORY

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      Our origin, Part 5: Pity? Nah, a party! taken Pittsburgh (Origin). Photo by ROB ULLMAN / DKPS
      Jul 24, 2026

      Our origin, Part 5: Pity? Nah, a party!

      By Dejan Kovacevic Pittsburgh

      Jul 24, 2026
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      Our origin, Part 4: 'The greatest risk' taken Pittsburgh (Origin). Photo by ROB ULLMAN / DKPS
      Jul 23, 2026

      Our origin, Part 4: 'The greatest risk'

      By Dejan Kovacevic Pittsburgh

      Jul 23, 2026
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      Our origin, Part 3: Over-caffeinated night taken Pittsburgh (DK's Grind). Photo by ROB ULLMAN / DKPS
      Jul 22, 2026

      Our origin, Part 3: Over-caffeinated night

      By Dejan Kovacevic Pittsburgh

      Jul 22, 2026
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      Our origin, Part 2: Begone newspapers taken Pittsburgh (Feed Article). Photo by ROB ULLMAN / DKPS
      Jul 21, 2026

      Our origin, Part 2: Begone newspapers

      By Dejan Kovacevic Pittsburgh

      Jul 21, 2026
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      Our origin, Part 1: Screamin' inspiration taken Pittsburgh (Origin). Photo by ROB ULLMAN / DKPS
      Jul 20, 2026

      Our origin, Part 1: Screamin' inspiration

      By Dejan Kovacevic Pittsburgh

      Jul 20, 2026