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Three Football Player Deaths Reported in August Nationwide; Sports Medicine Expert, Local Football Team React
America's favorite sport has made its way back on to television sets and local football stadiums. Recent incidents nationwide on football fields, however, have put a cautionary start to the season. Three deaths of young players within the month of August alone have been reported: 14-year-old Semaj Wilkins, 16-year-old Caden Tellier, and most recently, 13-year-old Cohen Craddock.
Women & Business Profile: Juana La.Faye’ Wiley
For Juana La.Faye’ Wiley, lipstick is a serious business. A licensed cosmetologist for more than 20 years, the Pittsburgh native, who goes by Jae’ in her business, grew up mixing her mom’s lipstick samples from Avon. Today, she’s still mixing cosmetics, albeit professionally. In 2019, Wiley...
Pitt students turn out for annual bonfire and pep rally in Oakland
PITTSBURGH — A tradition on the University of Pittsburgh campus Thursday night marked the start of a new season for the Panthers football team. The annual bonfire and pep rally on the lawn at the Cathedral of Learning was one of the first school-wide events since classes began Monday.
Bicyclist in Critical Condition Following Collision With Truck on Route 8 in Shaler Township
Early on Thursday morning, Route 8 became the scene of a critical accident involving a bicyclist and a pickup truck near Burchfield Road. The incident, which occurred around 4:50 a.m., forced the closure of part of the thoroughfare for approximately three hours, as reported by WPXI. Authorities found at the scene a bicycle with severe damage to its front wheel, hinting at the collision's intensity.
Chicago Cubs' Offense, Christian Bethancourt Explode in Historic Sweep Over Pirates
Christian Bethancourt racked up a record-breaking seven RBI in the Chicago Cubs' comeback win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, helping his team make history with a dominant sweep.
3 desperate Pittsburgh Steelers options at WR after officially missing on Brandon Aiyuk
The San Francisco 49ers officially signed Brandon Aiyuk to a four-year, $120 million extension on Thursday, ending one of the more maddening contract holdouts in recent memory. In the end, this just felt like one big waste of time with a single, inevitable conclusion. Aiyuk has evidently had this contract...
Man Injured in Butler City Shooting, Police Seeking Witnesses Following Overnight Violence
Early this morning, a man was injured during a shooting incident in Butler City. The Butler City Police Department responded to a distress call in the 400 block of East Jefferson Street at about 12:02 a.m., where they discovered a 32-year-old man from Ohio who had sustained a gunshot wound to the leg, as reported by WPXI News.
Preview #INDvPIT
Stream: ESPN+ (click to subscribe) Stats: #INDvPIT MatchCenter at USLChampionship.com. Indy Eleven: 10-9-5 (-4), 35 pts; 5th in Eastern Conference. Pittsburgh Riverhounds: 7-9-10 (-8), 31 pts; 9th in Eastern Conference. IND. PIT. 24Games26. 35Goals26. 39Goals Conceded24. 23Assists15. 105SOT103. 106Shots Faced90. 5Clean Sheets12. SERIES VS. PITTSBURGH. Saturday marks the 15th meeting...
Omar Khan Went All-In on Brandon Aiyuk – And Failed
Though he has not been the general manager of the Pittsburgh Steelers for long, Omar Khan has done a pretty good job in his position. Pittsburgh’s 2023 and 2024 drafts, the first two with Khan at the helm, were very well-received by analysts and fans alike. However, following the news of Brandon Aiyuk re-signing with the San Francisco 49ers, much of Omar Khan’s good work as the Steelers general manager will be overshadowed by his amateurish handling of the wide receiver room.
Five options for Steelers No. 2 WR post-Brandon Aiyuk extension
The Steelers went into the offseason with an all-or-nothing mindset of acquiring 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. After months of speculation, he signed a four-year, $120 million contract extension with San Francisco on Thursday.That has left Pittsburgh with a very underwhelming receiving corps and a clear void at a No. 2 wide receiver.Here are five options the team could turn to be its No. 2 option this season.Wide receiver Van JeffersonJefferson is currently slotted as the Steelers' current No. 2 wide receiver opposite George Pickens, which means he'll get the first crack at the job.He is coming off arguably the...
3 most surprising players to make the Steelers' final roster
The Pittsburgh Steelers released their initial 53-man roster following the NFL's cutdown deadline. Around the league, hundreds of hopeful players were thrown back on the pile and there were some notable names in the mix. Though the Steelers didn't make any earth-shattering roster decisions, they had several players who could...
UPDATE: Body of Missing Pittsburgh Woman Found Near Monongahela River, No Signs of Foul Play, Say Officials
A recent somber discovery at the Monongahela River has concluded the search for a missing Pittsburgh woman. The body of 36-year-old Latasha Jefferson, who was previously reported missing, was found Thursday afternoon near the Sandcastle Water Park in West Homestead, as reported by WPXI. Pittsburgh Public Safety officials responded to the scene around 1:30 p.m., after receiving reports of a body discovered along the river's shoreline.
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