Pittsburgh Steelers

Antonio Brown says he's genuinely sorry for live streaming private moments from the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room ... explaining, "I let my emotions and genuine excitement get the best of me."

Brown got ripped by his head coach Mike Tomlin and QB Ben Roethlisberger for broadcasting the video ... which contained Tomlin referring to the Patriots as "a-holes."

The WR went to social media Tuesday night to issue his public apology.

"First, I'd like to take this opportunity to say that I'm sorry for my actions and behavior after Sunday's game," Brown wrote.

"I let my emotions and genuine excitement get the best of me, and I wanted to share that moment with our fans."

"It was wrong of me to do, against team and NFL policy, and I have apologized to Coach Tomlin and my teammates for my actions."

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin says he regrets referring to the Patriots as "a-holes" during his locker room speech ... and says Antonio Brown will be punished.

Tomlin just addressed the media about Brown's unauthorized Facebook Live video from the locker room after the Chiefs game ... and says it was "foolish, selfish and inconsiderate."

He noted the video was a violation of Steelers team and league policy.

Tomlin says Brown will be punished by the team -- but didn't expand on what the punishment will be. He hasn't spoken with Brown since the incident.

Tomlin says the locker room speech was supposed to be a private moment ... and moments like those shouldn't be shared.

As for his language in the video, Tomlin says, "As a parent, as a member of the community I take that very seriously. I issue an apology in that regard."

He also praised Tom Brady and said the Pats are a "great team."

Bill Belichick says he isn't on "SnapFace" or "InstaChat" ... and therefore doesn't give a crap about the cyber-insults the Steelers spewed on social media.

The Patriots head coach appeared on WEEI in Boston and was asked to respond to Mike Tomlin calling his team "a-holes" during a locker room speech that was live streamed by Antonio Brown.

Antonio Brown would get his ASS CHEWED over that locker room video if he was on the Pats ... at least, that's what Tom Brady insinuated ... saying, "I don’t think that would go over well with our coach."

The Patriots QB appeared on "Kirk & Callahan" on WEEI 93.7 FM when he was asked about Brown live streaming his head coach's locker room speech without Mike Tomlin's knowledge ... a speech that included Tomlin referring to the Pats as "assholes."

It's clear Brady believes Bill Belichick wouldn't have let that crap slide.

As for the A-holes comment, Brady didn't address that specifically -- but said Brown's decision to live stream a private moment wouldn't fly with the Pats.

"What’s done in the locker room should stay in the locker room.”

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin called the Patriots a bunch of "assholes" during a locker room speech to his team ... a speech he didn't know Antonio Brown was streaming out on Facebook Live!!!

Just HOURS after crushing the KC Chiefs' Super Bowl dreams ... 38-year-old James Harrison was back in the gym -- getting ready for New England.

The guy is an absolute maniac ... busting out speed drills, power squats and back work.

By the way, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin (in a Facebook video streamed from the locker room) had estimated the Steelers jet wouldn't even land until 4 AM!!!!

New details from the Joey Porter arrest ... cops say the Pittsburgh Steelers assistant coach roughed up a bouncer at a South Side bar after the game Sunday night ... in a VERY boozy altercation.

According to the court complaint ... an off-duty cop arrived to the bar around 9:30 PM to find the former linebacker "standing over" the doorman.

The doorman told Porter, "Last time you were here, you threatened to kill me. You need to leave. You are not getting in."

At that point, cops say "Porter lunged at [the bouncer] and grasped [him] by his arms" ... and lifted him off the ground.

The off-duty officer says he rushed in and pulled Porter off the bouncer. The cop says Porter then grabbed HIM by the wrist -- and tried to plead his innocence.

He told the cop, while still grabbing him, "I'm not touching you."

The cop says Porter reeked of booze.

Eventually, Porter let go and was arrested. The cop says he was in fear that Porter was going to cause him "serious injury."

Porter was eventually booked for aggravated assault, simple assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness.

'Tis the season!

Antonio Brown was feeling extra saucy Tuesday night -- and decided to spend some of his hard earned cash ... on the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh!

The Steelers superstar cut a $100,000 check to the hospital -- and showed it off on social media ... hopefully inspiring other people to give as well.

Brown has a great relationship with the hospital -- in fact, he hosted a softball game to raise money for the place earlier this year.

#Boomin'

Le'Veon Bell is firing lyrical shots at any other athletes daring to pick up a mic ... saying there can be only one king of the rapping athlete scene ... and he wears BLACK & YELLOW.

No, not you Roethlisberger.

Bell joined the guys on the "TMZ Sports" TV show and talked all about his second love of hip-hop ... and when we asked if he was a better spitter than rapping baller Damian Lillard ... he didn't hesitate.

Check out each of their skills below ... and you be the judge ... can you say BATTLE?

The Steelers broke Snoop Dogg's heart again -- and the rapper says it's all because his squad still hasn't been able to replace Troy Polamalu.

Snoop vented about Pittsburgh's last second loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday -- and placed the blame on the Steelers' secondary.

"Since Polamalu left, our DBs ... very, very skeptical."

Snoop Dogg has GREAT news for pissed off Steeler fans -- the rest of the year is gonna be nothin' but a W thang, as in wins ... 'cause he says Pittsburgh is about to hit a big win streak.

TMZ Sports ran into Uncle Snoop out in Hollywood, when he assured us he ain't bothered by the 21-14 loss to Baltimore ... and even broke down his high expectations for Steel City's future.

Here's super cool video of the Pittsburgh Steelers joining in the latest Internet craze ... the "Mannequin Challenge."

It's basically a bunch of guys standing still in a fixed poses ... which doesn't sound all that impressive admittedly ... but when you see it in action ... it's insanely dope.

They pulled it off in the locker room with big names in on the action like Antonio Brown completely motionless talking to reporters ... and James Harrison not moving a muscle but still showing how strong he is.

The Bengals ain't gonna like this one ...

Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell -- who's also a rapper -- just dropped a NEW TRACK taking aim at Cincinnati ... just 7 weeks before they're set to do battle on the field.

The song is "Rapping Athlete" -- in which Bell spits the lyrics:

"All these haters @ me ...
You need to check my rap sheet ...
You better take the backseat like you play in Cincinnati."

There's a ton of bad blood between the Steelers and the Bengals -- in fact, it was Bengals LB Vontaze Burfict who ended Bell's season last year during a Week 8 matchup.

As far as the rivalry goes, the Steelers have won 6 out of the last 7 matchups ... so, advantage Le'Veon.

By the way, he also name drops Johnny Manziel ... saying he's balling the ex-QB -- but back when he was in college!

Never fear, Steeler fans ... Snoop Dogg has a explanation for Big Ben's injury ... and a GUARANTEE for Sunday's big game against the hated New England Patriots.

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Robert Golden is going after the company he hired to plan his wedding, 'cause he says they wrecked his big day ... and were even responsible for sending a guest to the hospital.

If it looks like the Pittsburgh Steelers defense has baggage ... it's because Cam Heyward just hooked everyone up with $15,000 in Couture backpacks ... TMZ Sports has learned.

To show his love to his defensive unit, Heyward hit up Prime Society Boutique and locked down 31 personalized Crown Collection backpacks, which run about $500 a pop.

Plus, he also hooked up the guys with toiletry bags and elevation masks (training first!) ... and we're told it was all because he just wanted to show the guys he appreciates 'em.

It also helps that Cam signed a 6 year, $60 million contract last year!