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Led by line, Shady Side Academy runs past Burrell
The Shady Side Bulldogs barked up the right tree. Cam Mallory, Darrin Haynes and Shady Side Academy bulldozed Burrell, defeating it 42-7 at Buccaneer Stadium. Shady Side’s 166 rushing yards and 276 total yardage in the first half boosted them past the Buccaneers. Running back Haynes and quarterback Mallory...
New season, same results: Football loses first game of season by 31 points
The Kent State football team dropped its first game of the season and 10th game in a row, carrying over from last season. The Flashes lost 55-24 on the road against the University of Pittsburgh Saturday – KSU scored 24 or more points three times last season. The Flashes...
Penguins forward Kevin Hayes shares touching tribute to Johnny Gaudreau
The hockey world suffered a profound loss early this morning with the tragic passing of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau. It's a reality that's hard to comprehend. The brothers were in New Jersey for a family celebration, preparing to serve as groomsmen at their sister Katie's wedding, which...
No. 3 Women’s Soccer Draws in Defense Battle Against No. 19 Carnegie Mellon
GRANTHAM, Pa. – The Messiah University women's soccer team opened the 2024 season with a 0-0 draw against No. 19 Carnegie Mellon on Friday night. The Tartans had one of the best chances of the night in the 70th minute, but Bailie Dull made a sliding stop that bounced off the post and out of harm's way to keep the score tied. The Falcons also had their chances with four shots on goal, including a late goal line clearance from the Tartans defense, after a Falcons corner kick to prevent Messiah from taking the lead.
Pittsburgh Steelers ink former Dallas Cowboys linebacker
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Devin Harper to their practice squad as part of the seven players they added to the unit. They now have 15 of 16 potential slots filled on their practice squad. Harper was the Cowboys’ sixth-round pick out of Oklahoma State in...
Duquesne Splits Opening Matches on Friday
Towson, Md. – The Duquesne University volleyball team opened its 2024 campaign at the Towson-Morgan State Invitational on Friday, splitting a pair of matches. The Dukes began the invite with a 3-0 sweep over Saint Francis before falling to co-host Towson, 3-0 during the night cap to hold a 1-1 record on the year.
Man charged with homicide in shooting death of 20-year-old in Uniontown
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man is facing a list of charges, including criminal homicide, in connection with the shooting death of a 20-year-old man in Fayette County in March. In a news release on Friday, the Uniontown Police Department said Davon Hunter, 32, was arrested and charged in the deadly shooting of 20-year-old Jacob Wilson-Forcina in Uniontown. Wilson-Forcina was shot at a home on Murray Avenue during a gathering with other young people on March 26."From what I understand, it was some type of neighbor dispute or an argument ensued," Uniontown Police Lt. Tom Kolencik told KDKA-TV in March.Wilson-Forcina was one of six children and just a few days away from graduating high school when he was shot and killed.In Friday's news release, police said their investigation identified Hunter as a suspect in the case. Hunter is in the Fayette County Jail.
Masses of lanternflies appearing as rain on radar in Pittsburgh area
If you’ve looked at your weather app the last several days, you may have noticed a “blob” of green on the radar right over the city that doesn’t move. At first glance, it appears to be light to moderate rain, but it’s actually not even weather related!
Pittsburgh Soul Food Festival returns for Labor Day weekend
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Market Square and several blocks of the Boulevard of the Allies are full of soul food this Labor Day weekend. Officially named A Soulful Taste of the Burgh, the festival is all about soul food, which organizers say is a staple of the Black community. "So soul food is the traditional African American food that we were raised on based on our slavery. So that is wings and ribs and mac and cheese and greens and pineapples, stuff like that. A variety of different foods," explained B. Marshall, producer of Soulful Taste of the Burgh.Chicken wings are a classic example of good soul food. Frank Smith runs his food truck around Pittsburgh and says he has the best."All natural ingredients, that's why we have the best wings in the city. We don't say it, the people do," Smith said. There's also more beyond soul food. There's also Asian, Greek, Indian and even carnival food. Last year, according to VisitPittsburgh, the festival pumped over $1 million a day back into the economy.
Pittsburgh Steelers lose QB turned Swiss army knife to Jacksonville Jaguars
Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback John Rhys Plumlee, who the team released as part of cut downs, has signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars, he posted on his Instagram. The Steelers wanted Plumlee back on their practice squad, but he chose to go elsewhere. Over the summer, Plumlee went from playing quarterback...
Buffalo Bills cut ties with big-bodied former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
The Buffalo Bills have cut Deon Cain after adding him to their practice squad after initial cuts on Wednesday. Buffalo signed former Denver Broncos wide receiver Jalen Virgil, which opened up room to move from Cain, who had signed with the Bills after a standout season in the UFL with the Birmingham Stallions.
Army Corps of Engineers reminds boaters of safety practices ahead of Labor Day
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- As Labor Day approaches, officials are stressing the importance of safe boating habits.The Army Corps of Engineers says plenty of conservation officers will be on Pennsylvania's rivers and lakes this weekend to ensure everyone follows the law."Our members of law enforcement don't head out every day with the goal of ruining everyone's good time. I just want to remind you, though, [that] It is our responsibility to make sure everyone remains safe," says spokesperson Jeffrey Piscanio.Officials say you should always wear a life jacket, never boat impaired, and make sure someone knows when and where you'll be.
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