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Pittsburgh Pirates Yinzerpalooza Weekend 2024: July 19 to July 21
Yinzerpalooza Weekend is presented by Mrs. T's Pierogies and is back for another year of celebrating the people, and things that we love about Pittsburgh as the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Phillies! Don't miss this unique opportunity to celebrate our amazing city! The festive weekend will start off with PennWest University Night July 19th and includes Fireworks after the game!
5-Star WPIAL Kicker ‘Couldn’t Say No’ to Opportunity at Alabama
The first four offers for North Allegheny five-star kicker Peter Notaro all came in a matter of a week and they were each intriguing in their own ways. First it was Pitt, the hometown team on June 17. Then, it was the nearby West Virginia Mountaineers. Finally, it was the last two that came on the same day, June 22, from two of the top programs in the country: Ohio State and Alabama.
Paul Skenes Shares Best Photos From June Including Olivia Dunne
June has been a busy month for Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes. Last year's top overall pick made five starts, and ended the month in impressive form. He went 2-0 in those five games, posting an impressive 1.78 ERA and striking out 40 batters. With the calendar turning over to July a few ...
WPIAL Forward Earns Fifth Division One Offer
On Monday, another WPIAL prospect earned a division one offer. Montour forward Ama Tening Sow earned an offer from UT Martin, he announced on Twitter. The 6-foot-9 center plays for All-Ohio on the Nike circuit during the summer and Montour High School during the school season. The Senegal native originally moved to the U.S. to play for First Love, a former prep school in Washington, PA. After the program left the area, he then transferred to Montour to play WPIAL ball.
The Frank Walker Law/PSN Daily Notebook – July 3
UPDATE, 12 PM: Pitt women’s basketball announced some unfortunate injury news. Pitt women’s basketball offered Leasia Wilson, a class-of-2025 point guard prospect out of Bishop Kearney (NY). UPDATE, 7 AM: A top WPIAL recruit has picked up another offer from a MAC program. Tyler Robbins — a 6-foot-10...
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...
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...
Lance Maha hired as West Mifflin’s athletic director, resigns as Norwin boys basketball coach
Lance Maha is as West Mifflin as Kennywood. So, him staying home to be the high school’s athletic director should not come as a surprise. He lives there, has worked there and put roots down decades ago. Now, he will run the sports programs at his alma mater. Maha,...
Pitt All 105: LB Luke DelGaudio Provides Veteran Experience
All 105 is a Pittsburgh Sports Now series profiling each of the 105 members of the Pitt 2024 training camp roster. Luke DelGaudio, a redshirt senior linebacker from Dallas in Shavertown, Pa. 2023 season: DelGaudio played in one game last season, seeing action in the season opener against Wofford. Stats:...
Valeria Vazquez Gomez: From Puerto Rico S…
Valeria Vazquez Gomez's journey to Pittsburgh as an All-American outside hitter involved overcoming challenges and embracing opportunities, ultimately leading her to Pitt's acclaimed volleyball program. Valeria excelled in volleyball, becoming an All-Conference and All-American performer after redshirting her freshman season. She achieved three Final Four appearances and three ACC Championships...
WPIAL Profiles: West Allegheny 2025 Safety Brock Cornell
Sophomore Stats: 109 tackles| 4 PBUs | 2 INTs | 1 FF. Favorite hobby outside of football? Going to the beach, boating, fishing and golf. Favorite type of song, music or artist to get you ready for a game? It’s all over the place. I’ll listen to country, rap, R&B. Really depends how I’m feeling that day.
Former Washington State Assistant Kaersten Meitz Joining Pitt Coaching Staff
Meitz most recently spent a season with Washington State as an assistant and spent her collegiate career with Purdue. Current photo via Pitt Athletics. The University of Pittsburgh has announced that Kaersten Meitz will join its coaching staff for the upcoming season, serving as an assistant coach. Meitz most recently spent time at Washington State.
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...
Kam Woods Believes in RMU Basketball, Tells Why | The Pittsburgh Basketball Show
Robert Morris guard Kam Woods is looking to make a statement this year in the college basketball world. Woods transferred in from NC State this spring, and is determined to lead the Colonials, along with his fellow veteran teammates, to the NCAA Tournament. On Wednesday, he joined Pittsburgh Sports Now...
WPIAL Profiles: Peters Township 2025 Prospect Nick McCullough
Sophomore Stats: 500 + rec. yds. | 6 TDs | 52 tackles | 5 INTs | 6 TFLs| 24 PBUs. Other sports? Basketball. Favorite hobby outside of football? Hunting. Favorite type of song, music or artist to get you ready for a game? Rap/Lil Baby. What’s your pregame routines/superstitions? Go...
Pittsburgh Riverhounds announce 5 finalists in naming contest for USL women's club
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Pittsburgh, now is your chance to make your voice heard and have a say in the name of the new, Pittsburgh women's soccer club. The Riverhounds are asking fans to vote on what the name of their women's club will be with the finalists being - Pittsburgh Confluence, Pittsburgh Renegades, Pittsburgh Riveters, and the Pittsburgh Strikers. Fans can vote for their favorites now through July 19. Earlier this year, the Riverhounds announced a professional women's soccer team would be coming to Pittsburgh in 2025. Once the team's name has been picked, the person who submitted the name will get two season tickets for the team's first season, a jersey, and a bag full of merchandise. The 2024 campaign for the men's team has not been kind in Pittsburgh. They currently sit 11th in the USL Championship League with a record of 3-8-6, just one year removed after finishing atop the conference, finishing the 2023 season with a 19-5-10 record. Despite the successful regular season, the Riverhounds lost in the conference quarterfinals, 1-0 to Detroit City FC.
Duquesne Volleyball 2024 Schedule Announced by Coach Steve Opperman
The Duquesne University volleyball team unveiled its 2024 schedule, featuring four non-conference tournaments and 18 Atlantic 10 Conference matches, kicking off on August 30 at the Towson-Morgan State Invitational in Towson, Md., under Coach Steve Opperman's guidance. The schedule includes four non-conference tournaments followed by 18 Atlantic 10 Conference matches.
Virginia Tech football loses out on a three-star cornerback to Pittsburgh
When it comes to recruiting in college football, you win some, you lose some. Over the last month, Virginia Tech football coach Brent Pry and his staff have been winning more than losing. Monday, they got a split and in the process, lost an in-state recruit to an ACC foe.
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