http://podcast.triblive.com/download/CARLKOBE.mp3 The sports world was rocked by the news of Kobe Bryant’s death Sunday. I spoke with Duquesne assistant coach Carl Thomas about playing against Kobe Bryant. He did so as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers. He shared some memories and some perspective.

http://podcast.triblive.com/download/Cheertrautman.mp3 Dayton TE Adam Trautman is raising eyebrows at the Senior Bowl workouts. I’ve seen in him person. I like him. But here’s where we need to separate the hype from reality.

http://podcast.triblive.com/download/Stan.mp3 Stan Savran (ESPN PGH/AT&T SportsNet) has been talking about Pittsburgh sports for 45 years. He joins me for the podcast to discuss how the job has evolved, his plans for the future and how the market has changed.

http://podcast.triblive.com/download/CHEERLEADERSHappyHrCollegehoops.mp3 It’s not often college basketball owns a whole night in Pittsburgh. That was the case Wednesday. And there were some wild swings of emotion.

http://podcast.triblive.com/download/sethbreak.mp3 The Penguins have a long break coming up. TribLive beat writer Seth Rorabaugh has one too. But not before we corner him for one more podcast.

http://podcast.triblive.com/download/CheerSteelersMexico.mp3 There may be an extra reason why Art Rooney II is so willing to see his team play a game in Mexico City.

http://podcast.triblive.com/download/DecourcyA10.mp3 Talking about Ben Roethlisberger’s elbow, the Super Bowl, and tons of college basketball with Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News.

http://podcast.triblive.com/download/cheerleadersSFTenn.mp3 Here’s something for San Francisco coaches to keep in mind against the Chiefs on Super Bowl Sunday