This is the January 16, 2013 news archive. View today's Pittsburgh Sports news and rumors.

Pittsburgh Sports News and Rumors

Yanks' Hughes, Angels' Williams avoid arbitration

CNNSI.com

NEW YORK (AP) -- Right-hander Phil Hughes and the New York Yankees have agreed to a $7.15 million, one-year contract, a raise of $3.75 million.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been one of the NFL's most stable franchises for years, opting for small tweaks rather than drastic makeovers. It's a formula that's worked with unparalleled success, as evidenced by the team's record six Super Bowl victorie…

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

The Steelers have had plenty of success over the course of their history, but that doesn’t make them any different from anyone else when they miss the playoffs. Changes come when teams fall short of the postseason and that’s just what General Manager …

Tom Singer, MLB.com

Before new Pirates closer Jason Grilli pitches to new Pirates catcher Russell Martin, he will pitch against him. That will be one of many wrinkles in a World Baseball Classic-interrupted Spring Training.

The Pittsburgh Post, post-gazette.com

Team general manager Kevin Colbert today promised changes to their roster after an 8-8 season.

ESPN.com

Just a reminder that the weekly AFC North chat will begin at 2 p.m. This is the AFC Championship edition of the chat, although I'm happy to talk about the Browns, Bengals and Steelers as well. All you have to do is click on these words right here to joi…