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Ticket to hide: Ross woman's PNC Park experience came with obstructed view
Jul. 23—Like many baseball fans, Danielle Jones' first visit to PNC Park on Saturday night left her in awe. For Jones, though, it was for all the wrong reasons. Jones, of Ross, spent $62 on a seat at the game to see her daughter, Taylor, who was attending as part of a contingent of University of Pittsburgh cheerleaders, participating in gameday activities. On game night, Jones made her way to ...
On the road: Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is the country’s largest vintage racing event, and the only one run on city streets. There are more than a dozen events throughout the city that draw more than 200,000 visitors and raise money for Autism-Pittsburgh and Merakey Allegheny Valley School. Since 1983, the...
Zoo Crew advances to TBT Regional Final with 91-79 victory against Best Virginia
Jul. 22—When former Pitt player Nike Sibande was asked Monday night if he's a better player now than at the end of his final season 16 months ago, he didn't hesitate with his answer. He tapped the side of his head with his right index finger. "Personally, I think I grew a lot, just up top, the mind part," he said. "Playing overseas (Turkey and Greece), it teaches you a different style of the ...
Pittsburgh Field Club's 1st hole highlights Western Pennsylvania's topography
FOX CHAPEL, Pa. (KDKA) -- The opening hole at the Pittsburgh Field Club is unique and highlights all the best things about Pittsburgh's topography when it comes to golf. "It really encompasses the club," said Head Golf Professional Chris Sheehan. From the first tee box, there's a beautiful view and you can see 17 of the holes on the club's property."It's just a beautiful starting hole," Sheehan said.While many people may not like the prospect of opening their round with a long Par 4, the 1st hole at the Field Club starts with a downhill carry, leading to the yardage playing shorter...
Steel City Squash commemorating new Larimer facility with public mural
Squash, a sport similar to tennis and racketball, hasn’t supplanted soccer as a youth activity, but fans say it could. Since 2014, Steel City Squash, a local nonprofit organization, has used the sport to provide physical activity alongside educational support and mentorship for students. “The mission and model of...
McMillon still leans on wrestling experience in roaming the secondary for Pittsburgh
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Donovan McMillon roams Pittsburgh’s secondary thinking about angles to take on a ballcarrier and the eagerness to take him down in a 1-on-1 shot. The safety said his time on a very different stage — the wrestling mat — still influences how he manages those split-second moments.
New Brighton man named Honorary Starter for Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix
A New Brighton man will serve as Honorary Starter for the 2024 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. Jim Boffo will ceremoniously drop the flag Aug. 4, to begin the popular Schenley Park race, an honor recognizing his many years of helping western Pennsylvanians get their start in vintage racing. Boffo has...
Steelers RB Changes Jersey Number
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to head to Saint Vincent College for training camp, but before they leave, one member of their running back room is making a jersey number change. Former Tennessee Titans and Arizona Cardinals runner Jonathan Ward is hoping to make the Steelers' 53-man roster...
Pirates new all-black uniform combo is elite!
After their six-game winning streak was snapped on Sunday, the Pirates are now one game over .500 at 50-49 and are 7 games out of first place in the N.L. Central, two back of the St. Louis Cardinals (the Pirates next opponent).
Baldwin grad making name for himself in sports broadcasting
There appears to be no limit to what Austin Bechtold can accomplish in his professional career. The 2019 Baldwin graduate is already climbing the ladder in the radio broadcasting field. Bechtold, 23, is a producer and part-time host at 93.7 The Fan. He has been putting in some long days...
Water skiing event for people with disabilities this Saturday at Chapman Lake
Scott Twp., Lackawanna Co. — Individual Abilities in Motion and leaps of faith waterskiing are gearing up for their water skiing event this Saturday at Chapman lake in Scott Township. The water skiing event will give individuals with physical disabilities to learn about and experience water skiing. “It has...
Happy Valley Hoopers advance to regional final of The Basketball Tournament
PITTSBURGH (WJAC) — On Monday night, the Happy Valley Hoopers moved one step closer to one million dollars by advancing to the Pittsburgh regional final in The Basketball Tournament. The squad of Penn State alumni beat the Stars of Storrs, a group of UConn alumni. The first quarter was...
Pat Narduzzi Throwing Shade at Penn State is Comical
Does anybody else hate how college football coaches speak to the media, or, in general, human beings that aren’t their players? It’s like a lecture and not a press conference. They can’t seem to shift gears. It’s like they’re in this “I am in charge, I am the figurehead” mode and they don’t know how to come out of it. James Franklin does the same thing.
Treesdale Golf and Country Club's 4th hole on the Grove course offers a challenging test
ADAMS TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- From an orchard once known as Treesdale Farms now sits a golf oasis in the North Hills -- and it is the home of one of the best and most challenging Par 4 holes in all of western Pennsylvania.In 1994, Arnold Palmer transformed the orchard and farm land into 27 spectacular, signature golf holes, now known as Treesdale Golf and Country Club."Conditions up here are always fantastic," said Jimmy Brahm, Director of Golf.Treesdale can claim a few fantastic holes with three unique nine-hole rotations, aptly named Grove, Orchard, and Lakes.The Par 4 4th hole on...
Quarterfinals Location Set for The Basketball Tournament
On Wednesday night, Zoo Crew and Happy Valley Hoopers will play against each other in a Pitt-Penn State rivalry game in The Basketball Tournament. Only 16 teams remain in the winner-take-all tournament after two rounds of play. On Wednesday night, the Pitt alumni will host the Penn State alumni for a chance to advance to the quarterfinals.
Letter to the editor: Rodeo and legislative accountability
If you live near Pittsburgh, you may have noticed a rodeo tour here. In 1992, the city of Pittsburgh banned practices used at rodeos, like electric prods and bucking straps, which inflict intense pain and cause injuries to animals. This effectively banned rodeos from the city. This local law is...
Jensen Nelson Following Coach Samantha Pitter From Pitt To Miami-OH With Transfer
Nelson swam personal best times at midseason as a freshman with Pitt and would have been the 2nd fastest 200 backstroker for Miami this past season. Jensen Nelson has announced he will transfer to Miami-OH for the upcoming school year after spending his freshman season with Pitt. Nelson’s transfer follows former Pitt associate head coach Samantha Pitter who was hired as the next head coach of Miami-OH earlier this month.
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