Retail sales up 1.7% in March from February driven by a spike in gas prices due to the Iran war Shoppers accelerated their spending in March from February, but they spent most of their money at the gas pump.

Shoppers accelerated their spending in March from February, but they spent most of their money at the gas pump.

Aaron Rodgers' act is tired, but Pittsburgh Steelers share blame | Opinion The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't expecting an Aaron Rodgers retirement decision before NFL draft this week. The act is getting old.

As tiresome as the ‘will he or won’t he’ Aaron Rodgers saga is, the Steelers are willing and enabling participants.

The Penguins have relied on their resilience all year. They'll need to once again down 2-0 to Philly The offense that came so easily for the Pittsburgh Penguins during the regular season has vanished early in the playoffs.

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Chemistry lessons: Roster overhauls make offseason bonding activities more critical in portal era Establishing team chemistry in college football is tougher than ever with so many players not staying at the same school for four years. But it’s still doable.

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The Steelers are still waiting to hear from Aaron Rodgers about returning for a 22nd season The Pittsburgh Steelers are still waiting for Aaron Rodgers to decide whether he wants to return for a 22nd season.

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The Flyers were supposed to be too young for this. They hardly looked it in a decisive Game 1 win The Philadelphia Flyers silenced doubts about their young roster with a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — So much for the Philadelphia Flyers being too inexperienced for all this. Too young for that matter.

On Philly’s fresh legs that caught the Penguins off guard.

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What's old is new again in Pennsylvania as the Penguins and Flyers renew a long-simmering rivalry The longstanding rivalry between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers will receive a jolt when the two clubs meet in the opening round of the playoffs.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby would not take the bait, even though the smile on his face and the gleam in his eye hinted that maybe the Pittsburgh Penguins captain kind of wanted to.

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Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins have surprised everyone but themselves with playoff return Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins have made a surprising return to the NHL playoffs. The Penguins clinched a postseason berth for the first time in four years and will face rival Philadelphia ...

“I think after some years not being able to do it, I think we appreciate it even more.”

Perhaps because it was so unexpected. Outside of Pittsburgh, anyway.

Sidney Crosby and the Penguins are back to where they once belonged.

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Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins have surprised everyone but themselves with playoff return Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins have made a surprising return to the NHL playoffs. The Penguins clinched a postseason berth for the first time in four years and will face rival Philadelphia ...

“I think after some years not being able to do it, I think we appreciate it even more.”

Perhaps because it was so unexpected. Outside of Pittsburgh, anyway.

Sidney Crosby and the Penguins are back to where they once belonged.

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A resurgent Georgia and a resilient Arkansas are back at the NCAA gymnastics championships Cecile Landi has revitalized Georgia's gymnastics program since leaving elite coaching two years ago.

“Gymnastics is not rocket science.”

No, it’s not.

Still, it takes a certain skill to bring the best out of your athletes.

In that way, Cecile Landi and Jordyn Wieber and their resurgent programs at Georgia and Arkansas might as well be PhDs.

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A resurgent Georgia and a resilient Arkansas are back at the NCAA gymnastics championships Cecile Landi has revitalized Georgia's gymnastics program since leaving elite coaching two years ago.

“Gymnastics is not rocket science.”

No, it’s not.

Still, it takes a certain skill to bring the best out of your athletes.

In that way, Cecile Landi and Jordyn Wieber and their resurgent programs at Georgia and Arkansas might as well be PhDs.

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Banner parent company to buy Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, staving off its closure The Venetoulis Institute will acquire the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, converting it to a nonprofit to prevent the historic paper’s closure.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is now owned by @thebaltimorebanner.com's parent company, which will turn it into a non-profit news organization. Honestly the best possible outcome for a newspaper that's been bedeviled by its billionaire [former] owners. Good riddance to the Blocks.

Paul Skenes had to be almost perfect last year for the Pirates to have a chance. Times have changed Paul Skenes is enjoying a transformed Pittsburgh Pirates team in 2026. Last season, Skenes pitched brilliantly but struggled with a lack of offensive support.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes spent last season pitching on a razor’s edge, aware that one mistake could tilt the balance of a game, no matter how masterful the Pittsburgh Pirates ace might be.

Not anymore.

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Paul Skenes had to be almost perfect last year for the Pirates to have a chance. Times have changed Paul Skenes is enjoying a transformed Pittsburgh Pirates team in 2026. Last season, Skenes pitched brilliantly but struggled with a lack of offensive support.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes spent last season pitching on a razor’s edge, aware that one mistake could tilt the balance of a game, no matter how masterful the Pittsburgh Pirates ace might be.

Not anymore.

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Live updates: Ship traffic appears to halt in Strait of Hormuz after Trump's blockade announcement The U.S. military announced it will begin a blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas, tempering President Donald Trump's earlier vow to entirely block the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Pope Leo hit back at President Trump over the Iran war, saying the Vatican’s appeals for peace and reconciliation are rooted in the Gospel, and that he didn’t fear the Trump administration.

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Dylan Strome moved out so Alex Ovechkin could take the faceoff against Crosby. It's just the 175th of Ovechkin the winger's NHL career, counting playoffs. It's Crosby the center's 32,131st.

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Pittsburgh Penguins clinch a playoff spot, ending their 3-year drought For the first time in four years, it will soon be a great day for playoff hockey in Pittsburgh. The Penguins clinched a playoff spot Thursday night by beating New Jersey, ending their postseason droug...

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Sid and Ovi through the years: A look at the Crosby-Ovechkin rivalry as its final acts loom Is one of the NHL's best rivalries nearing an end? Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin will meet for the 100th and 101st time during their Hall of Fame careers when the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington ...

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Alex Ovechkin says he's waiting until after the season to decide his hockey future Alex Ovechkin says he is waiting until after the Washington Capitals' season is over to decide whether he's calling it a career or returning to play one more year.

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Pirates sign teenage shortstop Konnor Griffin to a 9-year deal worth at least $140 million Konnor Griffin has signed a nine-year, $140 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. This deal with the 19-year-old shortstop is the largest in club history.

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Konnor Griffin has joined Paul Skenes in Pittsburgh, whose window to win now feels wide open The Pittsburgh Pirates are showing promise with young stars Paul Skenes and Konnor Griffin leading the way.

"We're in a good spot."

Paul Skenes challenged the Pirates to get serious about winning in 2026.

The message was received loud and clear, and with the addition of Konnor Griffin, the future they've been talking about for years may finally have arrived.

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Pirates GM says some of the ingredients are in place for a long-term pact with SS Konnor Griffin The Pittsburgh Pirates are optimistic about a long-term contract with rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin, but general manager Ben Cherington says they're not there yet.

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Malkin reaches ‘amazing number,’ passes 1,400 career points with Penguins | NHL.com 39-year-old forward says ‘I don’t want to stop’ after hat trick, assist in win against Panthers

“Every goal helps me to (a) contract. Trust me.”

Evgeni Malkin wants to stay in Pittsburgh. Saturday might have made his best case.

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Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin, 19, certainly looks ready for the majors during electric debut Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin is eager to stop being a prospect and start being a big leaguer.

Friday was "hands down" one of the best days of Konnor Griffin's life, all 19 years and 344 days of it.

It was also -- the Pirates teenage shortstop and everyone else in the organization hopes -- a sign of things to come.

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Konnor Griffin, a big leaguer at 19, is eager to shed the 'top prospect' label in Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin is eager to stop being a prospect and start being a big leaguer.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Konnor Griffin endured plenty of emotions when the 19-year-old shortstop learned the Pittsburgh Pirates were calling him up to the majors just a week into the season.

Shock was not one of them.

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Trump says Pam Bondi, a loyalist who oversaw Justice Department upheaval, is out as attorney general President Donald Trump says Pam Bondi is out as his attorney general. Bondi's departure ends the contentious tenure of a Trump loyalist who upended the Justice Department’s culture of independence from the White House, oversaw firings of career employees and moved to investigate the Republican presi

BREAKING: Pam Bondi, a loyalist who oversaw Justice Department upheaval, is out as his attorney general, President Trump says.

The Pirates are calling up teenager Konnor Griffin ahead of Friday's home opener, AP source says The Pittsburgh Pirates are calling up 19-year-old shortstop Konnor Griffin, the top prospect in baseball, before the club's home opener against the Baltimore Orioles.

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Sarah Graves began her career at Texas as a walk-on. She'll end it as a cult hero at the Final Four Sarah Graves has become a surprise fan favorite as Texas on the Longhorns' return trip to the Final Four.

Texas guard Sarah Graves is walking, talking proof that there is still beauty in the major college sports model … if you know where to look.

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For Don Kelly, 1st Opening Day as Pirates manager represents a fresh start in dream job Don Kelly has made no secret that he cherishes every moment of managing the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the season opener at the New York Mets on Thursday marks the first Opening Day as their skipper for ...

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