ST.Steelers Legend Diagnosed With Stage IV Glioblastoma — One of the Deadliest Brain Cancers; Steelers Nation Urged to Pray
Pittsburgh, PA — Steelers Nation is uniting in prayer after learning that former Pittsburgh Steelers star Yancey Thigpen has been diagnosed with Stage IV glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and incurable forms of brain cancer. The diagnosis has brought a wave of heartbreak across the Pittsburgh community and the wider NFL world.
According to his family, Thigpen’s condition has significantly worsened in recent months. He is currently confined to bed and undergoing palliative care as doctors focus on managing pain and maintaining comfort. His wife shared a deeply emotional update:
“He can only lie in bed and rely on pain medication to get through each day.”
Beside him at all times is a powerful symbol of his life and legacy —
the Steelers jersey from the final season of his career.
“That Steelers jersey is always next to him,” his wife said softly. “It’s like a companion, helping him fight this cruel disease the same way he fought on the field years ago.”
Thigpen’s football legacy in Pittsburgh remains unforgettable. Drafted by the Steelers in 1991, he became one of the most reliable wide receivers of the 1990s and a cornerstone of the team’s offense. He earned
Pro Bowl honors in 1997, a season in which he led the entire NFL in receptions, setting multiple franchise records that still resonate with fans today. Thigpen was also a key contributor to the Steelers’
Super Bowl XXX run, embodying the toughness and resilience that define Pittsburgh football.
Over his career, Thigpen was known not just for his hands and route-running, but for his grit — playing through pain, absorbing hits over the middle, and always answering when the team needed him most. That same fighting spirit now defines his battle off the field.
As his family asks for privacy, Steelers Nation continues to rally — sending prayers, love, and gratitude to a man who gave so much to the black and gold. This is no longer about stats or highlights, but about standing with one of Pittsburgh’s own in the hardest fight of his life.
🖤💛 Steelers Nation, please keep Yancey Thigpen and his family in your prayers. Once a Steeler — always a Steeler.
Time Change: Chiefs vs Chargers Week 15 — Kickoff Time Adjusted Due to Intensifying Arctic Blast Causing Severe Temperature Drop
KANSAS CITY — A fresh Arctic blast is driving temperatures sharply lower across the Midwest, and it’s lining up with Sunday’s matchup at Arrowhead, setting up a true winter test for Chiefs Kingdom. Regional forecasts have highlighted Kansas City as one of the areas feeling the brunt of the cold, with wind chills dipping well below typical December comfort levels in the broader region.
For Sunday, December 14, 2025, the latest National Weather Service forecast for Kansas City calls for a
high near 22°F (-6°C) with a north wind around 6 mph, while Sunday night drops to a low near 17°F (-8°C). Leading into game day, Saturday night is projected to be especially harsh with a
low around 8°F (-13°C) and wind chill values between -1°F and 4°F (with gusts noted in the forecast period), a reminder of how quickly cold stress can build for anyone outside for long stretches.
On the game listing itself, the matchup is being paired with an on-site readout of roughly 17°F in Kansas City.
Despite the freeze, there is no schedule change at this time. The
Los Angeles Chargers visit the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, with kickoff listed as 10:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM CT (local) / 1:00 PM ET, airing on CBS.
If you’re heading to Arrowhead, plan for the cold to feel sharper than the number on the screen—especially in lines, on concourses, and in exposed seating areas. Dress in true winter layers with a wind-blocking outer shell, keep hands/ears/face covered, and avoid getting damp (sweat or snow) because it accelerates heat loss fast. The game is still locked in as scheduled — but Sunday in Kansas City is shaping up to be the kind of cold that demands real preparation from every fan in the stands.
