No one wants to hear it, but Pittsburgh is pretty Midwestern. The big picture: With Pittsburgh being at the confluence of several regions, the debate about our identity is perpetual, and now is as good a time as any to reignite the argument.

According to ESPN, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins could join the Pittsburgh Steelers or Cleveland Browns for the 2025 season.

But Pittsburgh's employment is down 2.1%, second worst in the U.S. and last in the Cleveland Fed's territory, also known as the Fourth District.

Before the official AP awards are announced on Feb. 6, the Browns revealed major news regarding Garrett. The star defensive lineman has been named The Sporting News Defensive Player of the Year. "Clear room on that trophy shelf, Myles!" posted the Browns.

Ancora Holdings, a Mayfield Heights-based institutional asset management company and private wealth advisor, is calling on U.S. Steel to drop its merger agreement with Japanese-owned Nippon Steel, end its litigation against the federal government seeking to keep the deal alive and oust its Chief Executive.

The Pittsburgh Steelers seem to be leaning towards Justin Fields returning to the team as the starter, though Russell Wilson can not be discounted. Fields went 4-2 as the Steelers' starter, and with strides shown in the turnover department, he should garner interest on the free agency market if the Steelers do not sign him.

Grushecky has continued to release a steady stream of albums, both solo and with the band, now just dubbed “the Houserockers”; he’s never actually taken a break. Last year he released the latest in a long string of albums,

Jun 29, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Luis Ortiz (48) delivers a pitch against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images / Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Pro Bowl kicked off Thursday evening as some of the NFL's biggest stars took part in the new-look skills challenge down in Orlando. Peyton Manning is again leading the AFC, while his brother, Eli Manning,

Ravens holder Jordan Stout, left and kicker Justin Tucker, right, react after Tucker missed his second field goal attempt against the Eagles in the third quarter. The Eagles defeated the Ravens 24-19 at M&T Bank Stadium. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

A report from the Baltimore Banner details serious allegations against Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, with an investigation underway.

The Sporting News named Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett as the 2024 Defensive Player of the Year. Here’s why they got it wrong.