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Jensen Nelson Following Coach Samantha Pitter From Pitt To Miami-OH With Transfer
Nelson swam personal best times at midseason as a freshman with Pitt and would have been the 2nd fastest 200 backstroker for Miami this past season. Jensen Nelson has announced he will transfer to Miami-OH for the upcoming school year after spending his freshman season with Pitt. Nelson’s transfer follows former Pitt associate head coach Samantha Pitter who was hired as the next head coach of Miami-OH earlier this month.
Pirates’ prized prospect showcasing electric stuff against Somerset
BRIDGEWATER – As much fun as Bubba Chandler’s past is, now is the time to focus on his immediate future. The second-best pitching prospect in the Eastern League behind only Jackson Jobe and ranked at No. 51 overall by MLB Pipeline, the electric 21-year-old right-hander is set to take the mound at TD Bank Ballpark for the Altoona Curve in Sunday’s series finale against the Somerset Patriots, set for 5:05 p.m.
Bicyclist struck by car in downtown Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH — Police are looking for the driver who hit a bicyclist in downtown Pittsburgh and drove off. The cyclist was found at Commonwealth Place and Boulevard of the Allies around 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Pittsburgh Public Safety said she had "abrasions and bruises" and was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
Steelers labeled as perfect fit for Ohio State quarterback
All eyes will be on the Pittsburgh Steelers and their quarterbacks throughout the season. The Steelers are hoping they have a long-term answer in Russell Wilson or Justin Fields that can help them get over the hump and get back to making deep runs into the postseason. However, Bleacher Report’s Brent Sobleski says Pittsburgh could turn to the draft and take Ohio State’s Will Howard if they go into 2025 with quarterback questions.
Remembering the Pittsburgh Steelers' most mediocre decade in the Super Bowl era
Winning is contagious, especially when a team is coming off of one of the most successful decades in NFL history. The 1970s got the Steelers from a laughingstock to one of the most successful franchises in the NFL. Pittsburgh won four Super Bowls and employed tons of Hall of Fame...
Penguins forward prospect Emil Jarventie works to gain foothold in Finland's top pro league
Jul. 21—Emil Jarventie, a 19-year-old winger and seventh-round selection by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2023 NHL Draft, is not on the shortlist of prospects who can potentially suit up for the club soon. Jarventie, chosen at No. 217 last year and a native of Vantaa, Finland, has yet to sign with the Penguins. In terms of North American hockey experience, Jarventie played 19 games with the ...
Paul Skenes gets well-deserved love in MLB.com's pitch rankings
As they get set to embark on the back half of their season and pursue a spot in the playoffs, the Pittsburgh Pirates' starting rotation boasts one of the top pitches in baseball. With analysis based on Statcast's Run Value system, Brent Maguire of MLB.com ranked the best individual pitches...
Nick Castellanos meme reaches new heights with latest timely home run
The trend of Nick Castellanos hitting home runs that coincide with significant events has officially gotten downright eerie. Castellanos hit his 14th home run of the season on Sunday during the Philadelphia Phillies’ 6-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa. The blast to left field, which came in the top... The post Nick Castellanos meme reaches new heights with latest timely home run appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Penn State raises their tuition for the 2025-2026 semester
Penn State announced that they will raise their in-state tuition by 2% at their University Park campus for the 2025-2026 semester. The new tuition also includes a 4% increase for out-of-state undergraduate and graduate students. On their Commonwealth Campuses, in-state resident undergraduate students will not see a raise in their tuition. However, non-resident undergraduate students […]
Pittsburgh Penguins Lack of Physicality Remains Costly for Depth Chart
The Pittsburgh Penguins missed the playoffs last season for the second year in a row for a few reasons and today we focus on the roster’s depth chart. More specifically of the depth chart was the lack of toughness that plagued the team in 2023-24. Physicality is an underrated part of hockey and can change momentum. A fight, a hit, or even screening the goalie are all important. There were a couple reasons for the Penguins struggles including an abysmal power play, but here we focus on the bottom six. They need to avoid getting pushed around and be more physical including a stronger net front presence.
Steelers Predicted to Sign Veteran QB to ‘Baker Mayfield-Style’ Contract
The Pittsburgh Steelers could conceivably start over at quarterback next offseason. Both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields will enter training camp with 1-year contracts. Sports Illustrated’s Conor Orr, though, doesn’t see that happening. Regardless of how the 2024 season goes, Orr projected the Steelers to re-sign Fields on a 3-year contract that will be structured similar to Baker Mayfield’s latest deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Announcers pull off successful regular & reverse jinx in same at-bat
If you believe in announcer jinxes, then Pittsburgh Pirates broadcasters Greg Brown and Kevin Young deserve ample praise for Pittsburgh’s 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. Brown and Young didn’t simply pull off an announcer jinx. Leaving no stone unturned, the duo achieved a reverse announcer jinx and a regular announcer jinx — Read more... The post Announcers pull off successful regular & reverse jinx in same at-bat appeared first on Awful Announcing.
More Funding for Home Repair Program Left Out of State Budget Despite High Demand
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — A popular program that helps Pennsylvania homeowners with the cost of essential repairs did not receive more funding in this year’s state budget, despite overwhelming demand in many counties. Almost 18,200 homeowners who applied for help from the Whole-Home Repairs program were waitlisted because of a lack of available funding, according to a survey by the Department of Community and Economic Development this spring. “We’re very disappointed — more than disappointed,” said...
Pennsylvania Home Prices Surge for Fifth Consecutive Month
LEMOYNE, PA — Pennsylvania’s median home sales price has risen for the fifth month in a row, according to a report for the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors®. In June, the median price climbed nearly 6% to $312,000, up from $295,000 in May. This marks a nearly 6% increase compared to June 2023.
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