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'Learn from it'

21 Takes: Better days (and options) are ahead

By Dejan Kovacevicin Uptown

October 6, 2026

It wasn't an awesome outcome for Nick Robertson, even before he'd be replaced by Ville Koivunen on Sidney Crosby's line for the final few minutes. Nor was it an awesome outcome for the Penguins as a whole, actually, with the Jets prevailing, 3-2, on this mostly mundane Monday night at PPG Paints Arena. But it'll be better. Believe me on that.Read More

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By Dejan Kovacevic in Uptown
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MAJOR LEAGUES

Steelers
Freiermuth defines 'clean our house'
- Another cornerback signed
- Updated depth chart
- Rubio staying ready
By Chris Halicke on the South Side
Oct 6, 2026

Penguins
‘Good problem’ leaves young forwards out
- Murashov finds perspective
- Crosby, Malkin on Ovechkin
- Next: Washington tomorrow
By Taylor Haase in Cranberry, Pa.
Oct 6, 2026

Pirates
About the Brewers’ blueprint
- Sanford displays power
- Cutch on MLB Network
- Griffin sets a higher bar
By José Negron, Eric Bowser in Downtown
Oct 6, 2026

COLLEGES

MINOR LEAGUES

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