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Paul Skenes, Livvy Dunne arrive at 2024 MLB All-Star Game red carpet in style
Baseball's newest power couple is stunting on the MLB All-Star Game red carpet. Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher and starter for Tuesday's game Paul Skenes. arrived with girlfriend, LSU gymnast and social media sensation Livvy Dunne. Skenes wore a white suit and black tie while Dunne wore a "neutral-colored, sparkly dress" for the occasion, she told MLB Network.
Local official says blaming Butler police for Trump rally security failure ‘couldn't be more wrong'
In the days since a gunman tried to assassinate Donald Trump, a township in rural Pennsylvania has received a barrage of hate mail and angry phone calls blaming its officers for failing to keep the former president safe. Now Butler Township Manager Tom Knights is pushing back. “They couldn’t be...
Watch: Bernie Moreno speaks at Republican National Convention
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Bernie Moreno, who’s running for U.S. Senate in Ohio, spoke Tuesday at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Moreno, a businessman from Cleveland looking to unseat Democrat Sherrod Brown, was scheduled to speak Tuesday night on the main stage. Before that, he sat down with Chip Brewster of Nexstar Media Wire. […]
Illinois catcher Camden Janik drafted by Pittsburgh Pirates
Another Illini baseball player heard his name called during this week’s MLB Draft. Catcher/outfielder Camden Janik was chosen in the 12th round (No. 354 overall) by the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday afternoon. Janik, a Wauconda High School alum, hit .356 with 7 HR, 49 RBI, and finished with a .973...
RNC protests more muted than expected following Trump assassination attempt
Protests at the Republican National Convention have been more muted than expected, likely due to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump days prior. The attempted assassination of Trump at a Butler, Pennsylvania, rally has caused many Democrats and left-wing activists to tone down their rhetoric as the country reels from the first major […]
Pirates Rookie Paul Skenes Tosses Scoreless Inning in All-Star Debut; Highlights
All eyes are on the 2024 MLB All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas, and Pittsburgh Pirates’ prized rookie Paul Skenes took the mound in the bottom of the first inning. Skenes became the first Pirates’ starter since Jerry Reuss in 1975 to start an All-Star Game and the first ever player drafted No. 1 to start the Midsummer Classic the very next year.
Local officials denounce political violence in wake of Trump attempted assassination
Shockwaves were sent throughout the nation after the attempted assassination of Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a rally held in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. While the investigation into the incident is ongoing, it is believed the 20-year-old shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, acted alone. Scaling the ladder of a nearby building with an AR style rifle, Crooks got as close as 148 yards to...
Psychologist discusses mental health impact of assassination attempt against Donald Trump
The FBI is learning more about the actions of the gunman in the days leading up to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.Investigators revealed that Thomas Crooks purchased 50 rounds of ammunition the day of the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.Though they've talked to hundreds of people and scoured Crooks' phone and social media, investigators have not been able to pinpoint his motive.Trump's attempted assassination and the bystander's death that followed came during a time of deep political division. The images of Sunday's shooting have been a source of stress for many.Action News' Alicia Vitarelli spoke with a psychologist on Tuesday about the mental health impact of this incident.Watch the video above to learn more.
Pirates GM Ben Cherington hopes 21-man draft class contains proper mix of college experience, potential
Jul. 16—The Pittsburgh Pirates selected 21 players over the past three days of the MLB Draft in hopes of building a stronger farm system with prospects who might someday impact the playing field and clubhouse at PNC Park. General manager Ben Cherington and his talent evaluators vetted and eventually selected 11 pitchers, four shortstops, three outfielders, two catchers and a third baseman. ...
Few residents opt out of $600 million class action settlement in East Palestine train derailment
Few people ultimately opted out of the $600 million class action settlement Norfolk Southern offered to people affected by last year's disastrous East Palestine train derailment despite the questions residents raised about the deal, lawyers said. The plaintiffs' attorneys said only 22 of the nearly 2,000 households in the small...
Teen stabbed multiple times in Penn Hills; Suspect arrested after crashing vehicle
PENN HILLS, Pa. — A teenager is in “critical but stable condition” after being stabbed multiple times in Penn Hills Tuesday afternoon. Allegheny County police said the stabbing happened in the 1100 block of Hamil Road around 4:41 p.m. They found a teen boy there, who was taken to a local hospital.
Priester Adds Pitching Depth To Pirates Staff
Quinn Priester could be the pitching surprise of the season’s second half for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He’s back. After completing a rehab program at Triple-A Indianapolis, Priester was recalled to the Pirates for MLB duty last week. What a pitching welcome Priester gave Pirates’ skipper Derek Shelton and his teammates in Milwaukee.
Steelers' Cam Heyward defends T.J. Watt by pushing back against: 'Made up stats that nobody cares about'
Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowler Cam Heyward was vocal a few weeks back when it came to the age-old debate of pressures vs. sacks. No one has felt the heat of such debate the way T.J. Watt has, as he led the league in sacks, but didn't win DPOY because his pass rush win rate, (a metric used to uncover pressure) wasn't high enough in the opinion of some voters.
A Monstrous Case of Mel Brooks Mania, Brought On By PCLO’s ‘Young Frankenstein’
The stage adaptation of Young Frankenstein holds a special place in my heart, and not just because the movie version ranks high on my Beloved Films List. The musical led to a phone interview with the person atop my Beloved Funny Person List: Mel Brooks. I am reminded of that...
Steelers LG Isaac Seumalo Only Cares About Winning At This Point in His Career
All 90 is a Steelers Now series profiling each of the 90 members of the Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 offseason roster. Next up is OL Isaac Seumalo. After the 2024 NFL Draft, the Steelers rebuild of their offensive line finally looks completed. The group is now consisted of a good mix of veterans and young guys with Isaac Seumalo being the leader of the bunch. While Seumalo played well in his first season with the team, the offense as a whole struggled at times. Now under new leadership in Arthur Smith, many players have came out and expressed the differences between...
Montana political figures react to shooting at Trump rally
Montana political figures released statements Saturday after a shooting at former President Donald Trump's rally in Butler, PA., on Saturday. According to the Secret Service, one rally attendee is dead and the suspected shooter is dead. Trump said on Truth Socialthat he was "shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear."
Paul Skenes Faces Juan Soto, Aaron Judge in Impressive All-Star Game Start
Skenes cruised through his one inning in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. Paul Skenes lived up to the hype during his start at the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. Only 373 days after the Pittsburgh Pirates made him the No. 1 pick in the 2023 MLB draft, Skenes started the 2024 All-Star Game for the National League. In the first inning, he worked around a two-out walk to Juan Soto to get out of the frame unscathed.
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