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Tears Should Flow on Jim Leyland’s Big Day in Cooperstown
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Lemme tell you a story about Jim Leyland. It was 1986 and Leyland was the first-year manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. I was a 22-year-old kid working at the Beaver County Times and covering high school sports. One day, I was asked to fill in for our Pirates’ beat writer Mike Prisuta, who has since gone on to fame and fortune – I hope — on the ‘DVE Morning Show. I poked my head into Leyland’s office at Three Rivers Stadium about three hours before the game and introduced myself. I figured it was the proper thing to do. Leyland looked...
It’s a big dill. This food festival celebrates local pickle history!
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a city known for its history of manufacturing steel, Super Bowl rings, and french fries on sandwiches. This weekend, Pittsburgh celebrates its history with the award-winning Picklesburgh festival. Every summer since 2015, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership has organized the festival to bring Pittsburghers downtown...
Kaboly Anticipates Mix-And-Match Steelers Wide Receiver Room: ‘I Don’t Think They’re Gonna Have A Legit No. 2’
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a wide receiver conundrum, and there may not be an obvious solution. After trading Diontae Johnson, they never replaced him with a concrete alternative. Instead, they invested in journeymen and a third-round pick, leaving the position behind George Pickens in an uninspiring state. It is precisely...
Versatile FB Jack Colletto Hopes to Stick on Steelers Roster in Second Professional Season
All 90 is a Steelers Now series profiling each of the 90 members of the Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 offseason roster. Next up is FB Jack Colletto. The Steelers have not really used a fullback as a part of their offense since the days of Rosevelt Nix as the NFL changed since those days. In recent years, the NFL has been all about the passing attacks but within the last year or two, teams like the San Fransisco 49ers have made running “sexy” again. While the Steelers are always known to run the ball, it is about to go to another...
The Secret Service must admit its failures to the nation
Americans have become so accustomed to seeing and shaking hands with their political leaders, they often take for granted the safety risks of this grand American tradition. The July 13 shooting in Butler, Pa., in which former president Donald Trump came less than an inch away from death, was a national tragedy. It was also preventable.
Details Emerge on Steelers New LB Contract
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers added another veteran linebacker to their roster this summer, signing former Buffalo Bill and former Steelers' draft pick Tyler Matakevich. The Steelers' deal for Matakevich is for one year, worth $1.21 million. While Matakevich has a good shot at making the 53-man roster this season,...
Oneil Cruz Player Props: July 20, Pirates vs. Phillies
After he collected three RBIs in his last appearance (two doubles), Oneil Cruz and the Pittsburgh Pirates will see Cristopher Sanchez on the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday at 6:40 PM ET on NBCS-PH. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Oneil Cruz player prop bets.
Family, friends say goodbye to Corey Comperatore, former firefighter killed at Trump rally
Loved ones gathered Friday morning to remember Corey Comperatore, the firefighter who was killed while attending a rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler Township, Pennsylvania. A private funeral for Comperatore was held at Cabot Church, followed by a procession through Butler County communities as people lined the streets...
Ashland residents who are Trump rally survivors recount the experience
ASHLAND — Kelly and Patrick Eckrich stood a mere 50 feet away from former President Donald Trump with thousands of other supporters when shots rang out on July 13 in Butler, Pa. Now, a week later, Kelly wakes up with splitting headaches, rattled from disturbing dreams. Patrick is still...
Zoo Crew Start TBT at Petersen Events Center
PITTSBURGH -- The Pitt Panthers might not start play until November, but former alumni have come together to build the Zoo Crew playing in the TBT to compete for a cash prize of $1 million. The TBT, or The Basketball Tournament, is a single-elimination tournament, with this year's edition featuring...
‘I Didn’t Know You Were That Fast:’ Russell Wilson Sees Shades Of Tyler Lockett In Calvin Austin III
Russell Wilson made a living off the deep ball in Seattle. A prime reason for his success? Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett. Apparently after a great offseason, Wilson sees a lot of the same qualities in Steelers third-year receiver Calvin Austin III. In a recent interview with 92.9 ESPN, Austin...
Best Penguins by Jersey Numbers: #11-20
The Penguins have had many talented hockey players wearing their crest. This article analyzes the best Penguins by jersey numbers #11-20. Continuing to look through the decades, each jersey number carries its own legacy for the Penguins franchise. This article is the second in a series, highlighting the best Penguins player to wear each jersey number from #1 to #100. As we wait for the Penguins 2024-2025 season to start, we look back on the contributions of the various past Penguins to lace up the skates for the black and yellow. Best Penguin By Jersey Number: 11-20 ...
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
Social media users shared a range of false claims this week. Here are the facts: Claims online that a sharpshooter was told not to fire on the suspect in the Trump assassination attempt are false. In a phone call to independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump falsely claimed babies are given “like 38 different vaccines,” making them change rapidly. And Starbucks was not a sponsor of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Pirates Have a Nice Problem with 8 Starting Pitchers
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a rare team with an abundance of riches when it comes to starting pitchers. Presently, the rotation consists of Mitch Keller, Paul Skenes, Luis Ortiz, Martín Pérez, and Marco Gonzales. Jared Jones and Bailey Falter are on the injured list. Lurking in the bullpen is Quinn Priester. When Jones and Falter come off the IL, the Pirates will have a dilemma that should be the envy of every team in baseball. Let’s speculate how it might be resolved. Pirates Have a Nice Problem with 8 Starting Pitchers When the Pirates signed Aroldis Chapman for the 2024 season, it...
What are the top battles to watch at Steelers training camp: Steelers Breakdown Podcast
Welcome to the daily Steelers Breakdown podcast featuring PennLive Steelers beat reporter Nick Farabaugh. In the latest episode, Farabaugh discusses the top battles at the Steelers training camp starting next week, a wide-ranging array of battles across the team. Can rookies Zach Frazier and Troy Fautanu oust veterans Nate Herbig...
Davante Adams Could Want To Be In Pittsburgh Because ‘Players Love Playing For Mike Tomlin,’ Says Former Steelers OT
Brandon Aiyuk has been the wide receiver most rumored to end up with the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason, but he might not be their only option. The Steelers weakest link at the moment is receiver, with the room consisting of George Pickens and a handful of question marks. There is no definitive No. 2 option, and the Steelers know they need to add another productive body to that room. One former Steelers offensive tackle believes that Mike Tomlin could be a big selling point for them to land a player like Las Vegas Raiders receiver Davante Adams.
Local, state leaders call for civility after shooting
An assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump sent shockwaves across Yukon – followed by a call for civility. Trump was shot in the upper right ear but escaped serious injury while speaking July 13 during a campaign rally in Butler, Pa. The attempted assassination of the Republican presidential...
Colin Cowherd Projects Steelers To Miss Playoffs, Doubts Their Offense
Colin Cowherd believes the Pittsburgh Steelers will be on their couch when the Wild Card round kicks off in January. At least, that’s what he thinks today. Despite spending the offseason praising and bashing the team, he has the Steelers missing out on the playoffs in his pre-camp predictions.
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