PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens was the subject to two touchdowns being called back during Week 8. One was due to a penalty from the offensive line, but the other came after he forced his one foot down twice, but failed to get the other in bounds.

Nothing was said after the Steelers’ win over the New York Giants, but Pickens finally let his thoughts on the NFL be known during the Thursday Night Football game of Week 9. As the New York Jets and Houston Texans battled, Garrett Wilson made a highlight-reel touchdown catch where he got one foot and a shin down in bounds. However, it took replay review to get the call correct, and Pickens let his frustrations be known on social media during it.

“But that’s a catch,” Pickens wrote. “… NFL be having vendettas toward certain players.”

This take isn’t controversial as the NFL has had fans, former players and analysts call out missed penalties and poor refereeing for years. Most times, the worst missed calls come against those who shine brightest in the league, like T.J. Watt, who is being pointed at constantly for players holding him and the penalty never being called.

Chances are, nothing changes. But Pickens made sure to point out yet another bad moment by the refs. And for the Jets and Wilson, they were lucky enough to still walk away with the win, and have the touchdown corrected during the game.

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The 2024 election has been overwhelming for many people, even triggering anxiety for some.

With the race for the White House wrapping up in a few days, KDKA-TV reporter Jessica Guay spoke with a psychologist who said elections can take a toll on your health but there are ways to cope with the stress.

“I know some people are somewhat embarrassed to say, ‘The election is stressing me out and I’m overwhelmed.’ But a lot of people are experiencing it, and you’re not alone,” said Melissa Brown, a UPMC licensed psychologist and clinical manager.

People are being bombarded with campaign ads, text messages, signs, mailers, and social media posts from both political parties.

“It’s just a barrage of information over and over. And it’s just overwhelming for so many individuals,” Brown said.

She said election anxiety is a real thing. Some people worry about the potential outcome of the races and get overwhelmed with all the information on TV and online, especially about candidates’ positions on issues like the economy, immigration, and abortion.

“Many people recognize that whatever side of the aisle you fall on, there can be profound impacts. So, people really become invested, and it becomes an emotional investment in the decisions that get made,” Brown said.

Friends or family members might have differing viewpoints. Brown said that can lead to fear of confrontation.

“We have struggled as a society to really find some common language and ground to be able to have discussions. And that has really contributed to the anxiety too,” she said.

Brown said don’t go into political conversations to tell someone why they’re wrong.

“Your goal should not be to change someone’s mind, but to educate someone. We can go into a conversation just trying to be curious and open-minded and even think about how that person might have come to that viewpoint,” Brown said.

“Just try to remember where your stopping point is as well and what your limits are, what you will or will not discuss with someone,” she added.

If you’re getting too stressed out about the election and all the information that’s being put in front of you every day, there are ways to alleviate those anxieties and worries.

“It’s not really worth listening to. Throw away the flyers, scroll past what you can, mute the TV, radio. Really just go to those sources that you find reputable to get your information,” Brown said.

Brown also said to do one thing every day that’s destressing like going outside, reaching out to friends or family who can support you, and having a game plan for when the election’s over.

“How can you support yourself if the results are not what you were expecting or you had hoped for? And what can you do then? We feel out of control in this situation because we are one person and our one vote. But yet it’s reminding everybody you have a lot more ways to advocate for what your needs are and this might mean that this is the catalyst for you to engage in something that can help you feel more in control,” she said.

She said to check on your loved ones and watch for signs like change in personality, tardiness or missing deadlines.

There is a crisis text line for anyone experiencing stress or anxiety due to the election. You can text “ELECTION” to 741741. A crisis counselor will help you cool down.

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry began the 2024-25 season with something to prove. After allowing 12 goals in three starts, it was evident that Jarry was becoming a liability. As a result, the Penguins reassigned him to the AHL for a two-week conditioning stint.

Since then, Jarry has started two games for the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins, winning both and posting a .922 save percentage. While some of the goals he’s allowed have been on the weaker side, Jarry has generally performed well.

Team President Kyle Dubas laid out the plan for Jarry last week. “The expectations for him while down there are to play each game for Wilkes-Barre over the next 14 days and set himself to come back to Pittsburgh confident and in good form.”

Wilkes-Barre has three games remaining during those 14 days, after which the Penguins will have another tough decision.

With Jarry returning, the Penguins will have two options. Go back to a three-goalie rotation or assign rookie standout Joel Blomqvist to the AHL. Blomqvist has been stellar in his first taste of NHL action, amassing a 2-4-0 record, a.909 save percentage, and 2.2 goals saved above expected.

Despite Blomqvist’s impressive start, his assignment may be the most likely outcome, with forwards Blake Lizotte and Matt Nieto nearing returns from their respective injuries.

With little over a week remaining on Jarry’s conditioning loan, the Penguins’ goaltending situation is primed to take another turn.

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