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2027 RB Brooks excited about West Virginia after offer
Premium-icon 7m ago football Edit Pittsburgh (Pa.) Aliquippa 2027 athlete Sa'Nir Brooks made the trek down I-79 for a West Virginia one-day camp and left with a scholarship offer from the program. Brooks, 5-foot-11, 187-pounds, caught the attention of those in attendance with a pair of strong 40-yard dash times and then continued his play throughout the course of the camp. premium-icon PREMIUM CONTENT You must be a member to read the full article. Subscribe now for instant access to all premium content. icn-check-mark Created with Sketch. Members-only forums icn-check-mark Created with Sketch. Predict prospect commits with FanFutureCast icn-check-mark Created...
Two new pickleball courts set to open in Pittsburgh area this week
MURRYSVILLE (KDKA) - For all of you pickleball enthusiasts in Westmoreland County, you're going to have a new spot to play starting on Saturday. Pickleball Harbor is set to open in Murrysville and the state-of-the-art facility on Mellon Road will feature six indoor courts, automatic line-calling, a pro shot, and training and coaching from professionals. A grand opening will be held on Sunday morning starting at 11 a.m. and as part of it, there will be $1,500 worth of pickleball gear up for grabs! Meanwhile, the owners of the Pickleball Warehouse in Homewood told KDKA they'll be hosting a soft opening on Monday and then a grand opening on the 20th. That's located on Hamilton Avenue. The Pickleball Warehouse will have full-sized courts, two "skinny" courts, a gear shop, a coffee bar, and a lounge.
Umpiring crew makes special visit to Pittsburgh children's hospital
PITTSBURGH -- Nothing pairs better with the Fourth of July weekend than baseball. That’s why it was fitting that a team of Major League umpires found a way to surprise some kids in Pittsburgh who couldn't make it to the ballpark with a gift of their own. Partnering with...
Sewickley notebook: Quaker Valley’s Lucy Roig earns All-American honors
Quaker Valley’s standout lacrosse player, sophomore Lucy Roig, picked up another impressive postseason award. Along with being chosen All-WPIAL for a second time, the talented 5-foot-5 midfielder was tabbed as an All-American by USA Lacrosse. “I’m extremely grateful to be named an All-American,” Roig said. “I worked really hard...
WPIAL Star Matt Sieg Receives Latest Offer from Big Ten Program
Matt Sieg is continuing to receive hype in a rapidly evolving recruitment. Sieg — a 6-foot, 170-pound athlete from Fort Cherry in McDonald, Pa. — holds offers from Akron, Nebraska, PSU, Pitt, Syracuse, WVU and Wisconsin, and he’s playing quarterback and defensive back at the high school level. It appears likely that Sieg will be recruited primarily as a safety, but wherever he ends up on the field, he’ll be one of the highest-recruited WPIAL players in the class of 2026.
Pitt All 105: QB Ty Diffenbach Growing Within the System
All 105 is a Pittsburgh Sports Now series profiling each of the 105 members of the Pitt 2024 training camp roster. Ty Dieffenbach, a redshirt freshman quarterback from Agoura in Calabasas, Cal. 2023 season: Dieffenbach redshirted last season and did not play in any games. Stats: Dieffenbach did not record...
Sewickley Heights Golf Club's 17th hole demands shows its teeth at more than 600 yards
BELL ACRES, Pa. (KDKA) -- Sewickley Heights Golf Club is the home of multiple Par 5 holes that stretch longer than 600 yards, and the 17th hole is among the best in our area.The 17th stretches 603 yards with a large water hazard coming into play. Head Golf Professional Steve Hopley showed KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani his ideal approach, hitting a driver, but staying short of more water that can come into play. A good drive can leave you in a position to try and reach the green in two shots, but that presents a daunting challenge. "280 yards into the wind, it's a...
Hopewell 11-Year Old All-Stars Open With 11-0 Win Over Beaver
The 2024 Hopewell All-Star Tournament got underway as the 11-year old team was in action. Over the weekend, the Hopewell 7, 9 and 11-year old teams will play host up various teams across Western Pennsylvania at the Kane Road Fields. The Hopewell 11-year olds kicked things off and played a...
John O’Reilly Giving It Everything He’s Got For New Organization
In late April, the Trash Pandas received a boost to their pitching staff with the addition of John O’Reilly to the roster. O’Reilly was originally slated to help out in the Rocket City bullpen but one appearance and one injury in the Trash Pandas rotation later, the seven-year veteran saw his role completely shift.
Pulse of Pittsburgh Soccer: Hounds season hinges on homestand, college schedules are out and Steel City eye postseason
The Pulse of Pittsburgh Soccer is back as we’ve already celebrated Independence Day and we’re now ready for another weekend of soccer and what promises to be a very interesting month ahead on the local footy scene. The Riverhounds are sitting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference...
Monterey Bay Earns Victory in Pittsburgh Behind Herrera’s Clean Sheet and Bouda’s Stoppage Time Winner
Monterey Bay Earns Victory in Pittsburgh Behind Herrera’s Clean Sheet and Bouda’s Stoppage Time Winner. PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (Saturday, July 6, 2024) – Monterey Bay F.C. (7-8-4, 25 points) finished off a 1-0 smash and grab win over Riverhounds SC (3-9-6, 15 points) at Highmark Stadium in Pittsburgh on Saturday. Ousseni Bouda scored the game-winning goal in stoppage time in his first-ever start for the Crisp-and-Kelp, while goalkeeper Carlos Herrera earned a clean sheet and matched his career-high in saves with eight in his first start of the season to lift Monterey Bay to victory away from home.
Fox Chapel Golf Club's 11th hole has a unique history and layout
FOX CHAPEL, Pa. (KDKA) -- There are a number of great Par 3's throughout the area, including the 11th hole at Fox Chapel Golf Club. Fox Chapel's 11th hole plays anywhere from 138 yards at the white tees to 181 yards from the tips and features an island green that's surrounded by sand, instead of water."It's the original short," said Fox Chapel Golf Club Head Professional Alex Childs. "For those who are familiar with the 17th at TPC Sawgrass, this is sort of the inspiration behind the island green.""We like to be true to the essence of Seth Raynor," Childs said...
Path to the Playoffs: Pittsburgh Thunderbirds Edition
The 2024 Central Division in the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA) has been, for the most part, consistently inconsistent. Fans have been commenting on the unpredictable nature of the division for weeks. With 8 of the 12 UFA Playoff spots clinched, the Central still has 2 spots up for grabs. Below we analyze what the Pittsburgh Thunderbirds have to do in order to secure a post-season spot.
Riverhounds extend winless run with tough home loss
The anatomy of the latest Pittsburgh Riverhounds loss was similar to many on their current winless run that now has reached 11 in all competitions and 10 in the USL Championship. How it ended, however, may have been the most brutal moment so far. After a night of once again...
Frank Walker Law Daily Notebook – July 4
UPDATE, 7 AM — Pitt soccer coach Randy Waldrum and player Deborah Ajibola Abiodun will represent Nigeria at the upcoming Olympics. Abiodun is an incoming freshman on the Pitt women’s soccer team. Check out the schedule for their team below. The Frank Walker Law/PSN Daily Notebook is a...
Monterey Bay Makes First-Ever Visit to Highmark Stadium in Pittsburgh for Fixture with Riverhounds SC
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (Friday, July 5, 2024) – Monterey Bay F.C. (6-8-4, 22 points) takes to the skies for an Eastern Conference fixture on Saturday against Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (3-8-6, 15 points) at Highmark Stadium in Week 18 of the 2024 USL Championship regular season. The match kicks off at 4:00 p.m. PT with live streaming available on ESPN+.
Watch Live: Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. Monterey Bay FC live stream
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- It's a soccer night in Pittsburgh!The Pittsburgh Riverhounds hosting Monterey Bay FC tonight and are looking for their first win in nine weeks.The team's last win came on May 4 when they beat Miami 1-0 at home. Since then, they have six losses and four draws. Overall this season, the Riverhounds are sporting a record of 3-8-6.Kickoff tonight is set for 7:00 p.m. There are multiple ways to watch the Riverhounds this season, including by watching the live player above and by tuning into KDKA+!The Riverhounds' 2024 seasonKDKA+, which became the team's local broadcast partner in 2023,...
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