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From Honor Student to the Gunman Who Tried to Kill Donald Trump
For Thomas Crooks, the suburban Pittsburgh nursing home where he served meals and washed dishes for $16 an hour was another solitary corner of a nearly invisible life. He was polite but distant, a former co-worker said, ate lunch alone in the break room and rarely spoke with anyone. But...
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...
Phillies vs. Pirates Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers for Saturday, July 20
Odds, run line, total, and best bet prediction for Saturday's National League action between the Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates. The Philadelphia Phillies hold the best record in Major League Baseball at 62-35 and look to build on that lead today when they take on the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates...
Phillies vs. Pirates MLB player props and odds - Saturday, July 20
Bryce Harper and Bryan Reynolds are among the players with prop bets on the table when the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates meet at PNC Park on Saturday (at 6:40 PM ET). The Phillies, at -167, are favored in this game, while the Pirates are underdogs at +139. Philadelphia,...
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 ...
Trump shooter’s search history: What we know
The search history of Thomas Matthew Crooks, identified as the 20-year-old gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Trump at a rally outside Pittsburgh last weekend, includes photos of Trump and President Biden, among other things.
Steelers Competition Bigger Than Expected for Brandon Aiyuk
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers were believed to be one of the only teams interested in making a blockbuster trade with the San Francisco 49ers for All-Pro wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. But according to Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio, the competition is a little larger than expected. Appearing on the...
Renewing Our Resolve in the Face of Adversity
The attempted assassination of President Trump at a campaign rally held north of Pittsburgh last weekend has shocked the nation. Thankfully and miraculously, this heinous act of violence failed to take the former president’s life. To the relief of millions of Americans across the country, Trump was escorted away from the event with no life-threatening injuries.
Steelers QB Could Set Ugly Record in 2024
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers have struggled to protect their quarterbacks over the years. Even in the years of Ben Roethlisberger and elite QB play, the offensive line was rarely a strength. Instead, it was mostly due to Roethlisberger's ability to extend plays that kept him upright and lowered the number of sacks he took.
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...
Gunman at Trump Rally Had Drone in Car, Possibly to Scope Out the Site
Investigators found a small drone in the car owned by the gunman who tried to assassinate former President Donald J. Trump — and believe it was used to survey the site of Mr. Trump’s rally in Butler, Pa., at least once before the shooting, according to law enforcement officials.
Pirates capitalize on bold decision by executing crucial double steal
With an opportunity to match a season-long winning streak and a chance to knock off the best team in baseball, the Pirates didn't just sit back and let things play out after two baserunners reached with nobody out in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday night. They saw an opportunity to be aggressive in a crucial situation and made a bold decision to take two extra bases with a game-changing double steal that helped lead the Pirates to an 8-7 victory over the visiting Phillies at PNC Park.
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.
Pirates, Nick Gonzales Walk Off Phillies 8-7 to Begin Second Half
PITTSBURGH— The Pirates’ winning streak carried over into the second half of the season as Nick Gonzales walked off the Phillies at a packed PNC Park on Friday. The top of the Pirates’ order feasted as Andrew McCutchen, Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz each reached base at least three times. Rowdy Tellez notched three RBI via sacrifice to set a team record, and Gonzales swung at the first pitch he saw in the bottom of the ninth, poking it the opposite way to cement the comeback win. Pittsburgh (49-48) starter Martín Pérez faced each member of the Phillies’ lineup in the first...
Wannabe Trump assassin’s final internet search was for porn
The final internet search of wannabe Trump assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks was for porn, a law enforcement official has told The Daily Beast. The FBI’s Operational Technology Division in Quantico, Virginia finally accessed the gunman’s encrypted Samsung phone after it was flown on an FBI plane from the Pittsburgh field office where attempts to access its contents failed.
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