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Wilkinsburg Muralist Heads to Paris Olympics to Spread Message of Peace
Kyle Holbrook, a muralist from Wilkinsburg who has painted murals around the world, is set to paint four murals in Paris during the 2024 Summer Olympics, July 26-Aug. 11. The locations, as well as collaborating artists, will be revealed when the murals are painted, he says. These murals will feature...
Pittsburgher competing in Paris Paralympic Games
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A Pittsburgher is going to the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. Calahan Young is one of six athletes chosen to represent Team USA on the men's goalball team. He was also part of the Tokyo 2020 team.Goalball is one of two Paralympic sports that don't have an Olympic counterpart. The sport is designed for people who are blind or visually impaired. Described by the Olympics as an "intense sport," it's played in complete silence so players can hear the ball, which has bells inside.Calahan is on the roster along with Tre'Shaun Faison, Christian King, Tyler Merren, Matt Simpson...
‘We Take Pride in Our Defense and City’: Buffalo Lands Third Pittsburgh Prospect
The University at Buffalo football program has made great strides recruiting Pittsburgh in the Class of 2025, and in doing so, they pulled in their third area commitment of the cycle. George Hill – a 6-foot-2, 225-pound linebacker from Woodland Hills – announced on Monday via X that he is...
‘It Would Mean a Lot’: WPIAL OL Jaiden Brown-Demery Eyeing Opportunity at Pitt
Before the start of the high school football season, Jaiden Brown-Demery is hoping to find his future home. The 6-foot-4, 345-pound offensive line product out of West Mifflin will have a difficult decision to make with programs such as West Virginia, Duke, Akron and Bowling Green in the mix, along with his hometown school.
WPIAL Profiles: Penn Hills 2027 DB Carter Bonner
WPIAL Profiles is a Pittsburgh Sports Now series profiling some of the up-and-coming talent out of the Pittsburgh area high schools. Other sports: I also play basketball, but I look forward to playing another sport this year. Favorite hobby outside of football? My favorite hobby outside of football is to...
Survey: Help Review Pittsburgh’s Bike Friendly Community Status
Way back in 2010, Pittsburgh was awarded a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community Status (BFC) from the League of American Bicyclists (LAB), a DC-based national-level bicycle advocacy organization. The LAB has an application process where they review municipalities and rank them from the scale of Bronze to Diamond. Municipalities who apply...
Pitt extends coach Jeff Capel through 2029-30
Mar 14, 2024; Washington, D.C., USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Jeff Capel gestures from the bench against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports. Pitt coach Jeff Capel signed a three-year contract extension that will keep him at...
‘Give Back King’: Go-getter Jamal Woodson a leader on and off the court
The rumor that Jamal Woodson never sleeps turns out to be unfounded. “I sleep 3½ hours a night,” said Woodson, a Murrysville resident. Woodson, 45, seems to always be on the go, just as his long list of job titles would indicate. Basketball is close to Woodson’s heart....
WATCH: Pitt’s Transfer Duo Breaks Down Pitt Culture
On Thursday, Pitt basketball’s transfers — Cam Corhen and Damian Dunn — met with the Pittsburgh media for the first time. The pair talked about their respective recruitments to Pitt, the pitch that Jeff Capel and his staff gave them, and much more. Dunn spoke about his time at Houston, the improvements he has made since playing at Temple, his relationship with Capel, and more. Corhen spoke about the transition between Florida State and Pitt, while also referencing his experience playing alongside Pitt’s guards and forwards so far this summer.
New Kensington's Kings & Queens of the Court gathers healthy number of young players at outdoor hoops
Last summer, Ian Benson marveled as he looked out on the then-brand new outdoor basketball courts along Barnes Street in New Kensington. It was the first time in the five years of the Kings & Queens of the Court summer youth basketball program that it was held there as more than 30 boys and girls took part in the weekly instruction and game sessions.
ESPN Finalized Its Decision On Lee Corso For 2024
The 2024 college football regular season is less than two months away. ESPN's College GameDay, which will feature Nick Saban in 2024, will head to College Station, Texas for Week 1. Texas A&M is set to host Notre Dame in the biggest matchup of the opening weekend. With Saban arriving to the ...
Best Virginia starts its dash for $1 million in TBT 2024 this weekend in Pittsburgh
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — While The Basketball Tournament may still feel like a novel concept, Best Virginia is already turning the page to a new era of its West Virginia University alumni basketball team. Chase Harler transitions from player to head coach for Best Virginia in TBT 2024, and former...
An International Olympic Competition in Our Backyard!
As the world's attention turns to Paris for the Olympics, did you know you can also witness a remarkable sporting event right here in Western Pennsylvania? The Special Olympics North America Softball Championship is a unique opportunity to cheer on some extraordinary athletes. The Special Olympics North America Softball Championship...
Steelers Cut Ties with Versatile Safety
In a corresponding transaction to the signing of inside linebacker Tyler Matakevich on Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers released safety Jalen Elliott. The Notre Dame alum had three stints with the Steelers over the past calendar year, but did not appear in a game last season. Elliot was released at the...
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