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Before Immaculate: Inside Franco Harris' journey from Army aspirations to budding NFL star

PITTSBURGH — The concept of playing football beyond high school originally never occurred to the late Franco Harris.

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Steelers fans brave frigid temperatures to honor Franco Harris, Immaculate Reception

PITTSBURGH — Armed with a “God Bless Franco” sign and a lifetime of memories, Jim Botti braved the blustery cold Friday to make his way to the North Shore. The Steelers held a re-enactment, of sorts, for the Immaculate Reception, 50 years to the minute, complete with the radio call…

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Paul Zeise: Franco Harris was a role model for all of us, but especially those of us who looked like him

PITTSBURGH — Like most people in this region, I woke up Wednesday to the sad and shocking news that Pittsburgh Steelers legend Franco Harris died at some point early that morning.

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Penguins let win slip out of their hands in 4-3 loss to Hurricanes

PITTSBURGH — For the Penguins, wins are hard to come by against the Carolina Hurricanes. They lost Sunday in Raleigh, N.C., and were 0-2 against them entering Thursday.

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Joe Manniello's Week 16 NFL picks

For those of you who watch NFL RedZone every week, it feels like Christmas, doesn't it? Well, this week, it actually will be. There's a full Sunday-type slate of games on Christmas Eve on Saturday, followed by three on Christmas Day and then MNF. More games than not have playoff…

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Self-reporting concussion symptoms, like Kenny Pickett did, is an important step for NFL players

PITTSBURGH —Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett self-reported concussion symptoms to team doctors during the Dec. 11 game against the Ravens after he was cleared by doctors to return.

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The death of Franco Harris only deepens nostalgia for 'The Immaculate Reception'

The 50th anniversary of the late Pittsburgh Steeler Franco Harris's "Immaculate Reception" catch is Friday and will be commemorated throughout the weekend by the team. Harris died Wednesday at 72.

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Ron Cook: Franco Harris leaves an irreplaceable void in Pittsburgh lore

PITTSBURGH — I did a 30-minute interview with Franco Harris two weeks ago on 93.7 The Fan. The final question I asked him was about his health.

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The 'Immaculate Reception' remains a defining moment for Pittsburgh 50 years later

PITTSBURGH — Moments before Franco Harris made the most improbable play in NFL history, maybe in pro sports history, his mom sensed something was wrong, even from nearly 300 miles away.

Los Angeles Times

New bridge to open in place of collapsed Pittsburgh span

Pennsylvania officials say a newly built bridge to replace the one that collapsed in Pittsburgh will open to traffic by the end of December

The Independent UK

Looking back at the life and career of Steelers legend Franco Harris

Steelers legend Franco Harris died at the age of 72.

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Steelers great Franco Harris dies at 72

PITTSBURGH — Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris, author of the most famous play in NFL history and one of the greatest players in franchise history, has reportedly died at 72.

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Franco Harris, a Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame running back, dies at 72

Harris' heads-up thinking authored "The Immaculate Reception," considered the most iconic play in NFL history. Harris ran for 12,120 yards and won four Super Bowls with the Steelers in the 1970s.

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Ron Cook: Steelers' latest win provokes a litany of what-if questions

PITTSBURGH — There was a nice moment on the Steelers' sideline after the game Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. Once the 24-16 win against the Carolina Panthers was secured, Kenny Pickett found Mitch Trubisky, who had just played his best football of the season. He shook Trubisky's hand and…

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Power play again gives Penguins jolt in 3-2 win over Rangers

PITTSBURGH — The Penguins were smothered by the New York Rangers throughout the first 30 minutes of their much anticipated rematch Tuesday at PPG Paints Arena.

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After concussion, Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett set to return against the Raiders

PITTSBURGH — Rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett traveled with the Steelers to Carolina over the weekend when he was in the NFL’s concussion protocol. He watched from the sideline with a headset on, listening to the communication between backup Mitch Trubisky and offensive coordinator Matt Canada.

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2023 NFL draft order: Seahawks hold 2 picks in top 15 overall

Meanwhile, the Seahawks' loss to the 49ers put their own pick at No. 15.

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At 50, 'Immaculate Reception' still lifts a region's spirits

The “Immaculate Reception” turns 50 this Friday, Dec. 23

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Best all-time photos of Panthers vs. Steelers

Let's jump into some of the best photos from past matchups between the Panthers and Steelers.

Liverpool Echo

FSG have legal case settled over $900m takeover deal

Liverpool owners FSG had been in a legal dispute with a minority partner of the Pittsburgh Penguins

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Gerry Dulac: Steelers splitting snaps between Mitch Trubisky, Mason Rudolph might send wrong message

PITTSBURGH — The idea to rotate first-team practice reps between Mitch Trubisky and Mason Rudolph would appear to make practical sense, at least according to the way offensive coordinator Matt Canada explained it.

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Did Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada tip his hand about Sunday’s starting quarterback?

PITTSBURGH — The strange midweek quarterback competition at Steelers headquarters this week might not be a competition after all. Offensive coordinator Matt Canada might have tipped the hand of the coaching staff when he met with reporters Thursday morning.

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Seahawks: Updated 53-man roster going into Week 15

Here's the updated 53-man roster by jersey number going into Week 15.

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Joe Starkey: Please stop believing MLB's future is bleak. It's actually quite rich

PITTSBURGH — You know the drill. Every time Major League Baseball has a labor squabble, or another 3 1/2-hour game, or a dip in attendance, or a low-rated World Series game, the doomsayers do their thing.

USA Today Sports Media Group

2023 NFL draft order: Seahawks now on pace for No. 2 overall pick

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