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Miami Dolphins cut ties with explosive former Pittsburgh Steelers running back
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland was released from the Miami Dolphins practice squad just one day after he was signed to it after the Dolphins cut him following cut-down day. McFarland, the 2020 fourth-round pick by the Steelers out of Maryland, joined the Dolphins after a standout UFL...
Pirates prospect update: Second baseman Nick Yorke
On this edition of the Pirates’ Prospect Update series, we take a look at newly acquired Nick Yorke, and his journey to the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. A former first round pick, Yorke had committed to play baseball at the University of Arizona, before the Boston Red Sox selected him with the 17th overall pick in 2020. Because of the cancelation of the Minor League season during the Covid-Pandemic, Yorke didn't debut for the Red Sox organization until the fall of 2020, when he took part in their fall instructional league.
Former Steelers player criticizes team after being cut: ‘No opportunity’
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Jacob Copeland, who the team cut during their first wave of cuts on Monday after their game against the Detroit Lions, wants another chance in the NFL. He joined the team in June after mandatory minicamp, and during training camp, he had some flashy plays, which he posted to his X account.
Pirates bullpen once again struggles, this time against Cleveland, in 10-8 loss
Rookie Jhonkensy Noel hit a two-run homer and Andrés Giménez followed with a solo shot in the fifth inning, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 10-8 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.Emmanuel Clase became Cleveland's career saves leader, notching his 150th — and 40th this season — by working the ninth. Clase gave up a leadoff homer to Andrew McCutchen before getting three outs and passing Cody Allen on the club list.Clase has a legitimate Cy Young case with a 0.71 ERA and by converting 27 straight save opportunities since May 20. He's allowed only five earned runs...
Slippery Rock students say their dorm's A/C is broken
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Some students at Slippery Rock University said their air conditioning in the dorm is broken, making studying and sleeping unbearable. Students living in dorms on Slippery Rock University's campus are sounding off about the unbearable conditions this week.It's hard to imagine, but with the sun beating down, it's actually hotter inside the dorm than it is outside. "I have my fan in there so it helps a lot but like even then the fan just pushes in more hot air," said sophomore Megan Romesburg, who lives in Building B.She said she had A/C when she moved in last Thursday...
Truck Pulling Brings in Fans at Erie County Fair at Wattsburg
There was a huge crowd at the Erie County Fair at Wattsburg for a Friday night of truck pulling. In the 85-hundred diesel class, this is is Justin Safford, cleaning up with a pull of 405 feet. His daughter Brandy, back home from Alfred State College enjoying the Labor Day...
Kent States punt turns into Golden Flashes TD against Pittsburgh
Punting was the flavor of the day as Pitt played Kent State. Desmond Reid took a punt back 78 yards for a touchdown for the Panthers. However, another Golden Flashes kick didn’t turn out as well for the Panthers. Josh Smith kicked the football on a fourth-and-17. Konata Mumphfield...
Volleyball Opens Year with a Pair of Wins
SANDUSKY, OHIO – The Allegheny volleyball team opened their 2024 campaign at the Great Lakes Cross Over in Ohio Friday (Aug. 30), defeating Heidelberg and Muskingum. Game One - Allegheny 3, Heidelberg 2 (25-23, 25-16, 21-25, 22-25, 15-13) The Gators held a small lead early in set one before Heidelberg tied it midway through. The Student Princes gained the lead before Allegheny fought back to tie it at 22. The Gators won three of the next four points, capped off by aCarlee Pepperman (Bellefonte, Pa./Bellefonte Area) kill to take the opening set.
‘Just not right’ – Palace Apartments tenants upset over moving-out conditions
The Palace Hardware Building in downtown Erie is apparently asking tenants who live there to move out by the end of the month. But several elderly and disabled people who live there say years of neglect have made it nearly impossible to leave their apartments, let alone move out. “It...
Soccer Game Preview: GlenOak Plays at Home
The GlenOak Golden Eagles will square off against the Hoover Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. GlenOak will be coming into the matchup with an undefeated record on the line. Hoover better have a healthy lead at halftime, because if last week is any indication, that's when GlenOak really get things going. GlenOak put the hurt on Howland with a sharp 6-1 win on Saturday. The result was nothing new for the Golden Eagles, who have now won three matches by five goals or more so far this season.
Nearly 100 residents evacuated from Penn Hills apartment building due to transformer explosion
PENN HILLS (KDKA) - Nearly 100 people were evacuated from a senior apartment tower in Penn Hills Saturday after an electric transformer exploded and caught fire.The 10-story Duff Manor apartment building was left without electricity, water, and air conditioning after the building emergency generator didn't kick in.It took crews hours to remove residents from their apartments. They had to go one by one, in some cases carrying them down steps."It makes me stutter how synchronized they were and how they got us out of there so timely, I was very frightened because I'm on oxygen," said Victoria Johnson. "They took...
The Washington Post Ranks Doylestown Pizzeria Best in State for Neapolitan Slices
The Spuntino Wood Fired Pizzeria in Doylestown was named the best spot for Neapolitan-style pizza. A popular pizzeria in Doylestown has been listed as the best spot in Pennsylvania for Neapolitan-style pizza and more. Dylan Moriarty, Andrew Van Dam, Amanda Finnegan, and Gabe Hiatt all wrote about this and other pizza shops for The Washington Post.
Football Recap: Hersey Starts Season with Loss on the Road
Hersey kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They were dealt a 55-26 defeat at the hands of the Warren Township Blue Devils. The Huskies were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 41-20. Aaron...
Girls Varsity Soccer falls to Boardman 5 – 1
The Salem girls varsity soccer team faced a challenging match against Boardman, resulting in a 5-1 loss. Junior Karlie Sampson scored the team’s lone goal, assisted by fellow junior Maddy Andres. Junior goalie Paige Menough mand an impressive 7 saves. With the loss, Salem’s record falls to 2-3-1 for...
Soccer Game Preview: Oak Glen Hits the Road
Oak Glen hasn't had much luck against Brooke recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Oak Glen Golden Bears will venture away from home to square off against the Brooke Bruins at 6:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
‘Strongest core of seniors’ has Norwin boys soccer ready for run at repeat , Trib HSSN
Norwin’s Daniel Maddock battles for possession against Warwick during a PIAA Class 4A first-round playoff game last season. With an experienced group of seniors as a pillar, Norwin has its eyes on a WPIAL Class 4A repeat. If the Knights do go back-to-back, veteran coach Scott Schuchert believes his...
MGK Performs Mashup of “Lonely Road” And John Denver’s “Country Roads” During ‘Big Noon Kickoff’
MGK performed the pair of anthems in front of a live crowd of Mountaineer faithful, all decked out in West Virginia’s signature blue and gold, to kick off the 2024 college football season. Machine Gun Kelly, better known as MGK, kicked off the 2024 College Football Season with a...
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