United States Steel Corp. shares rose Monday after cable financial news channel CNBC reported that Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. and Nucor Corp. are considering a takeover bid of the American steelmaker.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers met with a pair of Big Ten linebackers in the 2025 NFL Draft class at the Hula Bowl last week, according to reports by Ryan Fowler of The Draft Network. The Steelers had meetings with Wisconsin linebacker Jaheim Thomas and Iowa linebacker Nick Jackson at the Hula Bowl, which is the third-tier college all-star game.

The Pittsburgh Steelers head into the offseason with plenty of questions to answer after another quick playoff exit.

Kennesaw St. at Sam Houston St., 7:30 p.m. North Florida at Cent. Arkansas, 7:30 p.m. SE Louisiana at East Texas A&M, 7:30 p.m. Texas Rio Grande Valley at Incarnate Word, 7:30 p.m.

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is making the head coach interview rounds, completing one with the Chicago Bears.

Government inspectors documented unsanitary conditions at several Boar’s Head deli meat plants, not just the factory that was shut down last year after a deadly outbreak of listeria poisoning, federal records show.

Iowa State (Prev. 3, 14-1): The Cyclones are proving that the Big 12 goes through Ames after a thrilling overtime comeback win at Texas Tech. Duke (Prev. 4, 14-2): The Blue Devils continue to create separation in the ACC. Alabama (Prev. 5, 14-2): The Tide had a massive road win at Texas A&M.

The opening round of the NFL playoffs is one of the best football feasts of the year, but the 2025 edition has so far lacked the usual drama.After five games, the Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills have all advanced after blowing out the Los Angeles Chargers,

Down 32, Pitt women break record. Pittsburgh women's Coach Tory Verdi had a simple second-half message Sunday for his team, which was getting absolutely blown out at h

No. 18 Gonzaga (14-4) beat San Diego 93-80; beat Washington St. 88-75. No. 19 Memphis (13-3) beat East Carolina 74-70. No. 20 Purdue (13-4) beat Rutgers 68-50; beat Nebraska 104-68. No. 21 West Virginia (12-3) lost to Arizona 75-56; beat Colorado 78-70. No. 22 UCLA (11-5) lost to No. 24 Michigan 94-75; lost to Maryland 79-61.

Zavian McLean had 20 points in FGCU's 77-71 win over Central Arkansas on Saturday. McLean went 8 of 13 from the field (4 for 9 from 3-point range) for the Eagles (8-9, 3-1 Atlantic Sun Conference). Jevin Muniz scored 17 points and added 12 rebounds and six assists.