Ryan Clark’s ESPN exit is hitting him hard. The ex-NFL defensive back was among the many let go by the Worldwide Leader this week, and he went on his “The Pivot” podcast Friday to discuss what went down. Clark, 46, even teared up at one point during the show as the weight of it all … Read more
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers made waves online when he shared Instagram photos with his family Monday, but their reunion didn’t come out of the blue. Rodgers, who was private about his near-decade estrangement with his family, said he had a “bonding week” with his mother Darla, father Ed, brother Luke, niece Evie and nephew Jack, … Read more
Aaron Rodgers’ family feud appears to be softening. The future Hall of Famer posted a series of photos with his estranged family, which included his mother, father and one of his brothers, in an Instagram post on Monday night — while captioning it with “another bonding week.” Rodgers’ relationship with his family has been the … Read more
Stars are just like us, and Olivia “Livvy” Dunne was the latest example for baseball fans. Dunne, the former LSU gymnastics star, was in attdence for boyfriend Paul Skenes’ start for the Pirates on Saturday against the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto. She was invested in the game as the broadcast caught her … Read more
Michael Wilbon is tired of all the Aaron Rodgers talk, and he took his own network to task for giving the quartebrack too much airtime. Wilbon, the longtime cohost of ESPN’s “Pardon the Interruption,” threw some digs at the 42-year-old Rodgers, whose return to the Steelers was reported Saturday, but aimed his most pointed remarks … Read more
Four years after retiring from football, Duck Hodges is off the free agent market. The former Steelers quarterback married “Yellowstone” star Lainey Wilson on May 10 at the base of a waterfall at the Ruskin Cave in Dickson, Tenn. “You could hear the water trickling down and birds singing, and we had a nice spring … Read more
Mike Tomlin is taking his talents to Sunday nights. Long expected to transition to television after walking away from the Steelers, the former head coach is joining NBC to be a studio analyst for the “Sunday Night Football” pregame show, “Football Night in America,” The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand reported Tuesday. Tomlin’s addition is part of … Read more
Michael Pittman’s trade to the Steelers wasn’t a complete shock to everyone — particularly him and his wife. Following the deal, Pittman posted on X why he saw it coming. “Crazy! My wife @KiannaPittman_ had a dream a month ago I was wearing a Steelers jersey. God works in crazy ways! #SteelCity,” Pittman wrote. Michael … Read more
Aaron Rodgers is opening up about different kinds of Xs and Os. During an appearance Wednesday on “The Pat McAfee Show,” the future Hall of Fame quarterback explained how his mysterious wife, Brittani, has motivated him to stay in shape even as his football future remains undecided. “I’m trying to stay fit, I mean it’s … Read more
ESPN personality Pat McAfee said it would “be cool” to meet Aaron Rodgers’ wife, Brittani. During an interview with the Daily Mail, McAfee laughed when asked about the veteran quarterback’s wife after they secretly tied the knot last offseason. “I have not,” McAfee said of meeting Rodgers’ wife. “But I am, once again, happy for … Read more
Could Mike Tomlin soon be headed to the small screen? Hours before he stepped down Tuesday as head coach of the Steelers, The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand reported that networks are lining up for Tomlin and that Fox is the favorite to land him should he pivot to a media role. “Fox, ESPN, NBC, CBS and … Read more
Ravens kicker Tyler Loop and his fiancée, Julia Otto, were harassed on social media after his 44-yard missed field goal sealed Sunday’s 26-24 loss, which gave the AFC North title to the rival Pittsburgh Steelers and ended Baltimore’s season. Some made it personal in the comments section of the couple’s joint Instagram post from their … Read more
Mike Tomlin might not be long for the Steelers, but that doesn’t mean he’ll bolt to a different team. While the Steelers are fighting for their playoff lives, speculation has begun that the losing coach of Sunday night’s AFC North-deciding game against the Ravens could be relieved of their duties. That is where things get … Read more
From one newlywed to another. Shortly after Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers sealed a 28-15 victory over Zach Wilson and the Dolphins on “Monday Night Football,” Gang Green’s former quarterbacks had a warm exchange on the field, with the Jets’ former first-round pick congratulating his mentor on his recent union to a mysterious bride. “Congrats … Read more
Troy Aikman wondered whether the Dolphins even wanted to win. The ESPN analyst and NFL Hall of Famer questioned Miami’s operation with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa not running a hurry-up operation in the fourth quarter despite trailing by multiple scores in the 28-15 road loss to the Steelers on “Monday Night Football.” “This is just a … Read more
T.J. Watt’s wife, Dani, said it’s been a very hard couple of days after the star Steelers pass rusher was hospitalized with a lung issue that required surgery on Thursday. In a note posted to her Instagram story, Dani explained that TJ — whose brother, former NFL defensive end J.J. Watt, said he’ll be expected … Read more
Cue the record scratch. Terry Bradshaw left much of the NFL community in disbelief Sunday after revealing he’s never met embattled Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, who’s helmed the franchise Bradshaw won four Super Bowls with since 2007. “I’ve never met Mike Tomlin, but I know one thing, and he is an outstanding, phenomenal coach,” Bradshaw … Read more
The decision to split from the Vikings in his final NFL season was not about “wins or losses” for veteran wideout Adam Thielen. In a message shared this week on social media, Thielen’s wife, Caitlin, explained why the new Steelers receiver and the Minnesota organization parted ways amid a rough 4-8 stretch, stressing the 35-year-old’s … Read more
Five months have passed since Aaron Rodgers confirmed he’s a married man, and his “phantom” bride is still very much a mystery. That’s according to the spouse of one of Rodgers’ teammates, one of the few the Daily Mail recently spoke to about the Steelers quarterback’s private life. “She’s like a phantom,” the unidentified WAG … Read more
Aaron Rodgers gave Ryan Clark the cold shoulder. Rodgers declined a meeting with Clark when the ex-Steeler and current ESPN personality recently visited Pittsburgh’s training camp amid lingering beef between the two. “I feel like there were a lot of people excited to see me in camp, and then there was one, and it’s cool, … Read more