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Liverpool plays Real Betis on Friday. Here's why they chose Pittsburgh.
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Soccer fans in Pittsburgh will fill the seats at Acrisure Stadium to watch Liverpool Football Club take on Real Betis."We wanted to make sure we found a city and a market that really resonated well with Liverpool, its fanbase, the iconic nature of both," said Hugh Nicholson, vice president, venues and commercial at TEG Sport. "And Pittsburgh really fit the bill for that."English Premier League side Liverpool F.C. and La Liga club Real Betis kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday in a friendly. "About two weeks out, we started to build the soccer pitch, which is about...
4 biggest Steelers training camp battles to watch ahead of 2024 NFL season
The Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off training camp ahead of the 2024 season on July 25th, and there are four exciting training camp battles that fans will be paying close attention to. Every year, exciting competitions emerge during training camp as a team's players compete against each other for several weeks...
George McBriar, longtime Blawnox fire chief beloved by many area firefighters, community members, dies
A longtime Blawnox Volunteer Fire Company chief and pioneer of swift-water rescue has answered his last call. George McBriar, also a former councilman and businessman, died Tuesday evening while surrounded by friends and family. He was 70. “It was a shock,” said Jeff Stephens, the current fire chief who served...
Stage AE debuts sober space for non-imbibing concertgoers
Jul. 25—A new opportunity is available for live music lovers who want to stay sober. Stage AE recently became the first Pittsburgh concert venue to provide a permanent "sober space" at all of its events. The North Shore entertainment site partnered with local sponsors to make the resource available at its indoor and outdoor shows. "Stage AE is always striving to be inclusive to all of our ...
As he enters Mars High Hall of Fame, lacrosse coach Bob Marcoux wants to share the praise
As his September induction into the Mars Athletic Hall of Fame looms, boys lacrosse coach Bob Marcoux is quick to deflect the attention to others. “It’s a tribute to all the people who have had a hand in our success,” Marcoux said. “We’ve had very talented players, very knowledgeable assistant coaches and the community and parents have been very supportive.
Pens sign Brayden Yager to three-year, entry level deal
The Penguins have signed Brayden Yager, their top prospect, to a three-year, entry level contract. Yager was drafted by the Penguins last summer with the 14th pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The 19-year-old forward spent the last four seasons playing for the Moose Jaw Warriors in the WHL...
URA OKs Live Nation music venue for Pittsburgh's Lower Hill District, community questions benefit commitments
PITTSBURGH — The Urban Redevelopment Authority and the Sports and Exhibition Authority approved plans Thursday fora new Live Nation music venue to be built in Pittsburgh's Lower Hill District. See where the music venue will be built: Watch the report in the video above. Some Hill District residents came...
Services, vacation bible school and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. First Friday virtual bible study is at 6:30 p.m. A link is available on the website. Beth Samuel Jewish Center. 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. 412-266-5238. bethsamuel.org. Beth...
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Series July 26-28: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions
This content was writter in partnership with DataSkrive. DataSkrive leverages a combination of human expertise, machine learning, and pre-built content libraries to assemble and personalize sports content. On Friday, July 26 at 9:40 PM ET, a three-game series featuring the Arizona Diamondbacks and the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates will get underway.
Steelers QB Competition: Surprise Injury Shakes Things Up
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers opened training at Saint Vincent College with a notable absence. As players took the field for stretches, quarterback Russell Wilson hung back. Dressed in a ball cap and shorts, the 35-year-old didn't participate but was rather an observer during the team's first practice of the summer.
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