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SteelCityInsider Podcast No. 115
There's nothing better than talking Steelers football. But you know what makes it even better? Talking Steelers football with former Steelers CB and two-time Super Bowl winner, Bryant McFadden. For the 3rd time, B-Mac joins the show to talk the potential of the 2024 Steelers, the importance of chemistry in...
Pitt, Jeff Capel agree to an extension
The University of Pittsburgh and men's basketball coach Jeff Capel have agreed to a contract extension that runs through at least the 2029-30 season.Financial details of the extension, announced Wednesday, were not disclosed.Capel has a 97-92 record in six years with the Panthers, leading the program to the NCAA tournament in 2023. Athletic director Heather Lyke praised Capel for rebuilding Pitt "brick by brick" since taking over in 2018. The Panthers have gone 46-23 over the last two seasons."Jeff fully embraced that challenge from the outset and never wavered from his lofty vision for our players and program," Lyke said in a statement.Pitt went 22-11 last year, narrowly missing out on the NCAAs before turning down an invitation to the NIT. The Panthers return four of their top six scorers, including guards Ishmael Leggett and Jaland Lowe. Pitt also added guard Damian Dunn from Houston in the transfer portal.
Editorial: Rustic Ridge report doesn't deliver final answer
Investigations give us answers. They do not necessarily make us feel better. On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission delivered an answer to a question lingering since August. Did the Peoples Gas service lines play a part in the Rustic Ridge explosion that claimed six lives, obliterated three homes and caused even more damage?
Meet the dual-sport standout who is the Times' 2023-24 Male Athlete of the Year
ALIQUIPPA — For Aliquippa dual-sport athlete Tikey Hayes, winning the WPIAL & state championships in basketball and football was always his dream when growing up in Aliquippa. The junior made his dream come true this past year as due to Hayes' two impressive seasons both on the gridiron and on the hardwood, the...
Stars of Storrs align | Breaking down UConn men's basketball alumni's TBT team
PITTSBURGH — The Stars of Storrs are perfectly aligned. A team mostly consisting of UConn men’s basketball alumni will compete in The Basketball Tournament, beginning with the opening round this Saturday on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh. Featuring a 12-man roster, the Stars of Storrs is...
Ultimate $20 Million Jackpot: Downtown Pittsburgh’s Historic Tax Credit Surge
Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Tax Credit Quadrupled to Boost Downtown Pittsburgh Redevelopment. A New $47.9B State Budget Increases Support for Downtown Pittsburgh with an Expanded Historic Tax Credit. According to The Business Journals, Downtown Pittsburgh is set to benefit from the newly passed $47.9 billion state budget which includes a significant...
East Palestine mayor at RNC: Biden administration has been a ‘train wreck’
MILWAUKEE (WKBN) – East Palestine Mayor Trent Conaway spoke at the Republican National Convention Wednesday night in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His speech focused on the train derailment that happened on February 3, 2023 and the Biden administration’s response in the months that followed. He said the first responders didn’t...
‘Pittsburgh Got A Lot Of Really Fortunate Calls:’ Colin Cowherd Critical Of Super Bowl XL Officiating
Nearly 20 years later, the officiating in Super Bowl XL remains under scrutiny. Joining Julian Edelman’s Games with Names podcast that aired Tuesday, Fox Sports 1 analyst Colin Cowherd took a quick jab at the refs for giving the Pittsburgh Steelers favorable calls in their 2005 win over the Seattle Seahawks.
Russell Wilson Bottom Tier Placement by CBS Sports Amid Steelers Contract and Strong 2023 Performance Comparison
CBS Sports' Will Brinson ranks NFL starting quarterbacks into tiers, with Russell Wilson dropping to the bottom tier for 2024, alongside Daniel Jones and Deshaun Watson, despite solid performance metrics. Russell Wilson: 15 starts, 66.4% completion, 3,070 passing yards, 29 total TDs, 8 interceptions. Bryce Young: 16 starts, 59.8% completion,...
Journey and Def Leppard in Hershey next week: Where to find the cheapest tickets
Fans will have three opportunities to see the Journey and Def Leppard co-headlining tour in Pa. One of those is right here in our backyard - on Thursday, July 25, at Hersheypark Stadium. On Tuesday, July 23, they will perform at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia; and on Saturday, July...
Livvy Dunne cheers on Paul Skenes in dominant outing at MLB All-Star Game
Paul Skenes dominated in the first inning at the MLB All-Star Game — and had his own personal cheering section to boot. The Pirates right-hander twirled a scoreless first inning, working around a walk to Juan Soto, against the superstar-filled American League lineup on Tuesday night in the National League’s eventual 5-3 loss at Globe Life Field. “I don’t think I blacked out when I was out there, but I was pretty close,” Skenes told reporters after the game. After getting the Guardians’ Steven Kwan and the Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson out with relative ease, Skenes issued a free pass to Soto...
Investigation Reveals Timeline and Gaps in Security at Trump Rally
The investigation into the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has uncovered significant details about the suspect, Thomas Matthew Crooks. Sources familiar with the investigation revealed that Crooks searched his phone for dates of Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, and the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The FBI confirmed these findings, highlighting the broader security concerns surrounding high-profile political events.
New podcast sheds some light on how Arthur Smith may utilize Justin Fields
Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel shared some insights during the premiere of their Scoop City Podcast last Tuesday, addressing many fans' questions about Justin Fields. There has been speculation about how the Steelers would use Justin Fields, and it seems we may have received part of the answer. Their podcast...
East Allegheny builds on its past with revitalized, ‘remarkable’ Chestnut Street
Erik Kath, an architect by profession, had lobbied Pittsburgh officials to respect the history of Chestnut Street in East Allegheny as plans moved forward to rehabilitate the street. Kath, a member of the board at Community Alliance of Spring Garden — East Deutschtown, and many of his neighbors especially wanted...
Steelers’ position battle named top 2024 NFL training camp competition
The Pittsburgh Steelers open training camp next week, and all eyes are on all of their new additions. We’ll see the likes of new linebackers Patrick Queen and Payton Wilson, along with rookie offensive linemen Troy Fautanu and Zach Frazier compete for starting jobs throughout the remainder of the summer.
US watchdog probes Secret Service handling of rally where Trump was shot
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The inspector general of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is investigating the Secret Service's planning of the weekend rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a man tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
Steelers Read & React: Top storylines ahead of training camp
After our last two columns focused on past Steelers greats, Read & React pivots to the future with training camp just around the corner for the black and gold. We couldn’t be more ready for football season to finally kick off. What are your top two Steelers storylines to...
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