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PREVIEW: Chestnut Street reopens
Chestnut Street is reopen after a lengthy renovation project which saw new bricks and sidewalks installed along the history road, among other improvements. A ribbon cutting ceremony celebrated the reopening on July 16. The ceremony was attended by Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, Councilman Bobby Wilson, members of the Community Alliance of Spring Garden-East Deutschtown (CASGED) and officials involved in the construction.
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.
George Pickens Producing As A No. 1 WR ‘Will Be A Weekly Concern’, Kaboly Says
All eyes are on Pittsburgh Steelers WR George Pickens this season, and so is the pressure. So much of their success on offense will run through him this year, or not at all. After trading Diontae Johnson, they don’t have a strong option next to him, and how that affects his productivity is something to consider. He is not an elite route-runner who easily creates space, so how will he handle frequent double teams?
Pirates Comeback and Walk-Off Against Phillies
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates were behind for most of their game against the Philadelphia Phillies, but they made numerous comebacks, culminating in a walk-off to take series opener Friday night at PNC Park. The win for the Pirates (49-48) against the Phillies (62-35) is the fifth straight and seventh...
Division Dominant: Steelers Are NFL’s Best Against Their Rivals
Want to know why the Pittsburgh Steelers have staying power? Why Mike Tomlin and the team, putting playoff struggles aside for a moment, are always in the hunt? They dominate the division. They get up for the big rivalry games and come out on top, creating critical separation in the standings and earning tiebreakers at the end of the year.
Report Thomas Matthew Crooks Flew Drone Over Trump Rally Sparks Outrage
The would-be assassin of former President Donald Trump reportedly conducted drone surveillance on Trump's Butler, Pennsylvania rally site in the hours before taking aim at the former president. An avalanche of outrage erupted on social media after a Wall Street Journal article citing "law-enforcement officials briefed on the matter" claimed...
Pirates Minor League Report: Statement Game for Malcom Nuñez
Pirates’ affiliates began the second half with just one win, as Triple-A Indianapolis punished the Omaha Storm Chasers 8-1. Third baseman Malcom Nuñez logged three extra base hits, Jake Lamb and Matt Gorski homered, and Aaron Shortridge keyed the pitching staff with four innings of one-run ball. Po-Yu...
Best Virginia cruises to dominant win over Brotherly Love in TBT’s first round
PITTSBURGH — Best Virginia is now five wins away from earning the $1 million prize in The Basketball Tournament (TBT). In Best Virginia’s first game of TBT 2024 — and the first game of the Chase Harler era — the WVU alumni team dominated Brotherly Love Pro-Am with a 94-69 victory in the first round of TBT’s Pittsburgh Regional at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh.
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.
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.
Shooter in Trump assassination attempt researched Oxford High School shooter before attack
The man who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump searched online for information on the arrest of the Oxford High School shooter and his parents, FBI and US Secret Service officials shared in a Wednesday briefing with lawmakers and by additional people familiar with the investigation. The previously unreported...
Steelers QB Sees Tyler Lockett in Calvin Austin
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking for the emergence of a WR2, and while a trade option is still on the table, they're also hoping one of their in-house candidates bursts onto the scene during training camp. One name that sits at the top of that list is third-year...
Do Ravens Have Better 3-Safety Combo Than Steelers?
Do the Baltimore Ravens have a better three-safety combo than the Pittsburgh Steelers?. The Baltimore Ravens announced the signing of former Pro Bowl S Eddie Jackson, who will serve as their third safety. He joins former first-round pick Kyle Hamilton and former prized free-agent signing Marcus Williams in their backfield. But do the Ravens now have a better group at safety than the Pittsburgh Steelers?
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...
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,...
WATCH: Chase Harler, Esa Ahmad, Marcus Keene discuss Best Virginia’s win in first round of TBT
PITTSBURGH — Best Virginia head coach Chase Harler and players Esa Ahmad and Marcus Keene spoke to the media Saturday following Best Virginia’s 94-69 win over Brotherly Love Pro-Am in the first round of the TBT Pittsburgh Regional at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh. Harler and the...
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