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Mike Defabo

Staff Writer

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The New York Times, breakingone.com

Preston's Summary

Mike DeFabo is a staff writer covering the Pittsburgh Steelers for The Athletic. With a strong background in sports journalism, he has reported on various themes including team sports, competitive sports, and the business of professional sports, having previously covered the Pittsburgh Penguins and Purdue football and basketball. Mike's work has been featured in notable publications such as the Lansing State Journal, The New York Times, and numberFire.

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Geo Focus

Pittsburgh, United States (Local)

Coverage Attributes:

Beta
Informative: 78 %
Interviews Q&as: 12 %
Data Driven: 4 %
Opinion: 3 %

Themes Covered:

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Most Recent Topics:

  • Team Sports
  • Major League Sports
  • Individual Sports
  • Sports Disciplines

Pitching Insights

Mike's coverage primarily focuses on sports, particularly football and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He frequently includes expert commentary and evolving stories in his articles. To effectively reach out to him, consider offering insights from experts or individuals closely involved with the teams or players he covers. Additionally, pitching timely updates on injuries, player performances, and team strategies may be well-received based on his coverage trends.

Given Mike's geographic focus on Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh, pitches related to local sports events or exclusive interviews with relevant figures within these areas could also capture his attention.

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Articles

The Post and Courier

Steelers get past Saints

Steelers get past Saints

By: Mike DeFabo

PARIS — The Pittsburgh Steelers leaned on a power run game early and a strong defensive performance late to hold off the New Orleans Saints 16-10 in the first-ever NFL game played in Paris.

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