Channel Title: Post-Gazette Sports Channel Description: Insider coverage of the Steelers, Penguins, Pirates, Pitt Panthers and Penn State Nittany Lions from the Post-Gazette reporters who know them best. <video> Steelers' Mason McCormick heeding QB Russell Wilson's message - 'You've got to move on' Description: Steelers offensive lineman Mason McCormick speaks to reporters ahead of his team's crucial NFL Week 18 matchup with Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium. He explains QB Russell Wilson's message of moving on after the Christmas Day loss to the Chiefs; the importance of coach Mike Tomlin's leadership style; and the search for consistency from the offensive line. For more sports, visit post-gazette.com. </video> <video> Steelers practice report: Are DeShon Elliott, Teryl Austin & bickering defense making progress? Description: Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo report from Steelers practice ahead of an NFL Week 18 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. They recap comments from DeShon Elliott and Teryl Austin on the defense's bickering following the Week 17 loss to Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs. Does Elliott regret any of his comments? Why does Austin believe the bickering is a healthy sign? What role has Minkah Fitzpatrick played in the defense's struggles against the past? And have communication issues been resolved in the week since the defeat? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Including: Could Cole Holcomb and Roman Wilson still return from long-term injury this season? And what will Joey Porter Jr. add to the defense after a shorter absence? For more sports, visit post-gazette.com. </video> <video> INSANE STREAK! Avonworth (Pa.) and WPIAL star Rowan Carmichael hits 44/49 3-pointers! Description: Avonworth (Pa.) and WPIAL basketball star Rowan Carmichael joins Post-Gazette high school sports insider Mike White to see if he can beat the record of all-time WPIAL 3-point leader and Duquesne Dukes alum Micah Mason in the shoot-until-you-miss challenge. He ends up hitting 44/49 shots, beating Mason's record by two shots. For more sports, visit post-gazette.com. </video> <video> Steelers' DeShon Elliott wishes he'd kept criticism in-house after 'emotional' Chiefs loss Description: Steelers safety DeShon Elliott speaks to reporters ahead of his team's crucial NFL Week 18 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium. He explains why he wishes he'd kept his criticisms to himself after a frustrating loss to Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 17; why he still has faith in the the teammates around him; and how the defense can clean up its struggles with the NFL playoffs looming. For more sports, visit post-gazette.com. </video> <video> Penn State Fiesta Bowl reaction: Can Kaytron Allen, Nick Singleton keep carrying Nittany Lions? Description: Joel Haas and Lyle Alenstein react to Penn State's win over Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl, which secured a spot for the Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl and College Football Playoff semifinals against either Notre Dame or Georgia. Was the game too close for comfort with likely tougher challenges awaiting? How far can running backs Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton carry this team after another dominant performance on the ground? What about the Drew Allar and Tyler Warren passing connection that resulted in a pair of scores against the Broncos? What's the latest on Abdul Carter and Dani Dennis-Sutton, who both left the game with injuries? What does this win do for coach James Franklin's legacy? And should OC Andy Kotelnicki change up his play calling after going away from the running game while it was working? Our duo tackles those topics and more. For more sports, visit post-gazette.com. </video> <video> Paul Zeise Live: Did Steelers' Minkah Fitzpatrick really deserve Pro Bowl nod? Description: Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. Did Minkah Fitzpatrick really deserve his nod for the NFL Pro Bowl this year? Or did he coast to the honor off of reputation? Do selections for T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward and Chris Boswell make more sense? How much pressure is QB Russell Wilson under in NFL Week 18 vs. the Bengals? Could his job be threatened if the team doesn't win again this season? What should the next steps be with receiver George Pickens? And is Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, Saquon Barkley or Josh Allen the more deserving NFL MVP candidate? Paul answers those questions, reacts to the end of Pitt football season and offers some initial thoughts on Penn State's matchup with Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Orange Bowl. </video> <video> Fiesta Bowl: Penn State, James Franklin's old-school ways easy to root for in transfer portal era? Description: On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey previews the Fiesta Bowl between Penn State and Boise State with a spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals on the line. Is Nittany Lions coach James Franklin right about the state of the sport and his call for Alabama Crimson Tide legend Nick Saban to be commissioner? Does Penn State's old-school approach of relying on home-grown talent like Drew Allar, Tyler Warren, Abdul Carter, Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen make it an easy program to root for in this transfer portal era? And what will the Lions need to do to beat Ashton Jeanty and the Broncos? Jason tackles those questions, checks in on former Steelers great WR Hines Ward at Arizona State and wonders if new Pitt AD is asking tough questions about coach Pat Narduzzi after a frustrating bowl loss to Toledo. For more sports, visit post-gazette.com. </video> <video> Steelers' Patrick Queen blames 'second-guessing' for issues during skid Description: Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen speaks to reporters ahead of his team's NFL Week 18 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium. He explains why "second-guessing" of coach Mike Tomlin's staff has led to issues on defense during the three-game losing streak to the Eagles, Ravens and Chiefs. He also gives his thoughts on facing Joe Burrow, who's been the hottest quarterback in the league during the last handful of weeks. For more sports, visit post-gazette.com. </video> <video> Paul Zeise Live: Are Steelers' Hines Ward, James Harrison being disrespected by Hall of Fame voters? Description: Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news. Do former Steelers Hines Ward and James Harrison belong in the Pro Football Hall of Fame? Why do voters not see enough in their decorated resumes? And how should their resumes stack up against 2025 class finalists including Torry Holt, Reggie Wayne, Steve Smith and Terrell Suggs? Later, Paul gives his thoughts on the crucial NFL Week 18 matchup with the Bengals on Sunday. Then offers some thoughts on the College Football Playoff quarterfinal results. Are James Franklin, Drew Allar and Penn State serious threats to win the title after their Fiesta Bowl win against Boise State? Can anyone beat Ohio State after the Buckeyes' dominant win over No. 1 Oregon in the Rose Bowl? And should the SEC take a perception win after costly bowl losses? </video> <video> Pitt football: Pat Narduzzi winning transfer portal battle by retaining Eli Holstein, Kyle Louis? Description: On their weekly Pitt sports mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions. Among them: Is football coach Pat Narduzzi winning the overall transfer portal battle after retaining the likes of Eli Holstein and Kyle Louis but losing players like Sincere Edwards and Ryland Gandy? Would our opinion of the season have been any different if the Panthers had won the GameAbove Sports Bowl vs. Toledo? When will the men's basketball team see guard Damian Dunn back on the court after he's missed the last month with an injury? And what is the biggest thing Jeff Capel's team needs to improve as it heads into ACC play? Our duo tackles those topics and more. For more sports, visit post-gazette.com. </video> <video> Do Steelers, Mike Tomlin still have time to get right for NFL playoffs? Can George Pickens lock in? Description: On the Monday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo look ahead to an NFL Week 18 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. Do coach Mike Tomlin and his players have enough time to get back in a groove ahead of the NFL playoffs? Could a potential first-round matchup with the Houston Texans -- as opposed to the Baltimore Ravens -- help in that pursuit ahead of tougher later-round matchups? And are Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and the red-hot Bengals the perfect test of adjustments on defense, led by T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward and Minkah Fitzpatrick? Our duo tackles those topics, then dives deep on the offense. What's going on with the offensive line right night? From young guys including Broderick Jones, Mason McCormick and Zach Frazier to veterans like Isaac Seumalo and Dan Moore Jr.? Has the success of Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren in recent weeks been legit? Or padded by game scripts? And can George Pickens lock in mentally to be the big-play threat that OC Arthur Smith and QB Russell Wilson need him to be? For more sports, visit post-gazette.com. </video> <video> Pirates MUST fix Ke'Bryan Hayes & others to reach MLB playoffs? Steelers can't lose George Pickens? Description: On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey has New Year's resolutions for the Pirates, Penguins & Steelers. Why should GM Ben Cherington and the Pirates be most focused on getting more from players already on their roster, such as Ke'Bryan Hayes, Jack Suwinski and Henry Davis? As opposed to making moves in the MLB trade and free agency markets? And what could bounce-back seasons from these hitters do to support Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller, Jared Jones and other members of the pitching staff? Does it make the most sense for Penguins GM Kyle Dubas to be looking to trade names such as Tristan Jarry, Rickard Rakell, Marcus Pettersson and others before the NHL trade deadline? And on the Steelers front, why are the futures of names like George Pickens, Justin Fields, Russell Wilson, Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren so critical to the looming NFL offseason? For more sports, visit post-gazette.com. </video> <video> Steelers' Russell Wilson UNDER PRESSURE to avoid costly mistakes vs. Bengals? Is it a must-win game? Description: On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko to preview the NFL Week 18 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. Is this game a must-win to avoid a potential first-round matchup with the Baltimore Ravens and instead draw the struggling Texans? Is QB Russell Wilson's ability to avoid costly mistakes the key to an offensive turnaround? Or is the pressure on Zach Frazier, Broderick Jones, Dan Moore Jr. and the young offensive line to pave the way for Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren to have rushing success? On defense, can T.J. Watt, Nick Herbig, Alex Highsmith, Cam Heyward and the pass rush be more effective in getting home and sacking Joe Burrow to slow his connection with receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins? And can the return of Joey Porter Jr. help the secondary in coverage? Our duo tackles those questions, previews a busy slate of games around the NFL -- including the Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings for the No. 1 seed in the NFC -- and also gives predictions for how Steelers-Bengals will shake out. For more sports, visit post-gazette.com. </video> <video> Will Mike Tomlin rest Steelers' starters vs. Bengals? Description: Because the Steelers will know before the start of Saturday’s game vs. the Bengals whether they have a chance to win the division, Mike Tomlin was asked whether he would consider pulling back on some of his regulars if the Ravens beat the Browns to clinch the AFC North. See what he said, and read more about the Black and Gold’s playoff scenarios at www.post-gazette.com. 📝: Gerry Dulac/Post-Gazette 🎥: Christopher Carter/Post-Gazette Editing: King Jemison/Post-Gazette #pittsburgh #steelers #bengals #ravens #afcnorth #NFL #playoffs #week18 </video> <video> Steelers' top priority should be getting George Pickens the ball? Good news on the injury report? Description: On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to analyze the Steelers offense. Should getting George Pickens the ball be the No. 1 priority for Mike Tomlin and Arthur Smith in the NFL Week 18 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals? Can the offensive line stand up long enough to protect Russell Wilson so he can make the right reads? How can Najee Harris get back on track as the team prepares for the postseason? Our duo tackles those topics and more, including the Steelers getting good news on the injury report; where Cole Holcomb and Roman Wilson stand in their returns to practice Tuesday; and whether it might be time for leadership to step in to stop the Steelers' current three-game skid heading into the playoffs. For more sports, visit post-gazette.com. </video>

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