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Valley Brook Country Club's 1st hole on the Gold Nine provides strong start
PETERS TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- The 1st hole on the Gold Nine at Valley Brook Country Club is a great starting point for any round.Located just outside Canonsburg, Valley Brook has 27 holes, but the opening hole on the club's Gold Nine stands out just a bit from others."This hole really starts you out nice," said Head Golf Professional Mike Papson. The Par 4 1st hole plays as long as 376 yards and recently underwent significant renovations."It's a lot different than it was four years ago," Papson said. "We started the renovation process on this hole in 2020. The first thing...
Pittsburgh's weather turns to comfortable beginning on Thursday afternoon
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Who's ready for some pleasant weather? By this afternoon it will be back to "windows open" type of weather with humidity levels on the low side. One of the best ways to talk about humidity is through the dew point. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosDew points will dip from the mid to low 60s this morning to the 50s this afternoon. This change will be notable and will make it feel absolutely fantastic for those getting outside. Humidity levels will be on the low side through at least...
Ticket to hide: Ross woman's PNC Park experience came with obstructed view
Jul. 23—Like many baseball fans, Danielle Jones' first visit to PNC Park on Saturday night left her in awe. For Jones, though, it was for all the wrong reasons. Jones, of Ross, spent $62 on a seat at the game to see her daughter, Taylor, who was attending as part of a contingent of University of Pittsburgh cheerleaders, participating in gameday activities. On game night, Jones made her way to ...
Hempfield's Bridget Williams set to compete in Olympics
When Bridget (Guy) Williams was young, she dreamed of competing in the Olympics. At that time, though, her visions featured her on the world stage showing her skills in gymnastics. As she reached high school at Hempfield Area, however, Williams shifted her focus to track and field. Now a decade...
City League mourns death of longtime Allderdice football coach Jerry Haslett
Longtime City League coach Jerry Haslett, who hailed from a football family, died Wednesday. He was 59. A hall of fame athlete at Clarion, Haslett was football coach at Allderdice since 2009. He won three City League titles with the Dragons and had them in the finals nine times in 15 seasons.
Former Duquesne Forward Signs First Professional Contract
On Wednesday, former Duquesne basketball standout Tre Williams signed his first professional basketball contract. Williams, who was with Duquesne from 2021-24, signed to join QTSA United, a professional team in the Netherlands. The team competes in the BNXT League, which Duquesne described as “the first tier of basketball in both Belgium and the Netherlands.”
Steelers RB Changes Jersey Number
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to head to Saint Vincent College for training camp, but before they leave, one member of their running back room is making a jersey number change. Former Tennessee Titans and Arizona Cardinals runner Jonathan Ward is hoping to make the Steelers' 53-man roster...
PENN TRAFFORD WINS WESTERN REGIONAL
It was quite a battle between Penn Trafford and S.W. Jack in the PA Youth Legion Western Regional yesterday, and PT came away with a come-from-behind win. Jake Slebodnick has the story. Monroeville beat Titusville to claim the third slot out of the West for the state tournament, which gets...
McMillon still leans on wrestling experience in roaming the secondary for Pittsburgh
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Donovan McMillon roams Pittsburgh’s secondary thinking about angles to take on a ballcarrier and the eagerness to take him down in a 1-on-1 shot. The safety said his time on a very different stage — the wrestling mat — still influences how he manages those split-second moments.
Hempfield QB Dom Detruf sidelined with heart condition, vows to return this season
As his teammates ran routes, threw and caught passes, and defended throws, Dom Detruf looked on with interest. He stood on the field, holding a football and a towel, and barked out directions and advice like a coach. The junior quarterback from Hempfield would rather have been playing, but he...
Exhibition between Liverpool FC and Real Betis shines light on Pittsburgh's burgeoning soccer scene
Jul. 25—There's no debating Pittsburgh's identity as a great sports town. The Steelers, Penguins and Pirates all have rich histories with multiple championships and great players that have put on a jersey. Soccer, despite growing in popularity around the United States, Pittsburgh included, does not possess the same pedigree as football, hockey and baseball in town. But, Pittsburgh is about to ...
Clemson matchup 'a dream come true' for 2024 opponent
CHARLOTTE - A unique history will resurface in 2024. Clemson and Pittsburgh have met four times since 2016. In those four matchups, the pair have split those games, with plenty of drama in between. Whether it is James Connor taking shovel passes for great lengths in Death Valley or Travis...
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: West Mifflin’s Armand Hill
West Mifflin senior Delron White was having a strong first part of the 2023 season as he carried the rushing load for the Titans. But when he went down with a leg injury in the second half of a 38-14 loss to conference rival Avonworth in Week 5, West Mifflin coach Rod Steele turned to Armand “Mondo” Hill, a freshman, to help lead the offense.
WATCH: Chase Harler reacts to Best Virginia’s loss to Zoo Crew in TBT
PITTSBURGH — Best Virginia head coach Chase Harler spoke to the media Monday night following Best Virginia’s 91-79 too Zoo Crew in the second round of the TBT Pittsburgh Regional at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh. Harler discussed the back-and-forth battle, his time as Best Virginia’s head coach,...
Pittsburgh Field Club's 1st hole highlights Western Pennsylvania's topography
FOX CHAPEL, Pa. (KDKA) -- The opening hole at the Pittsburgh Field Club is unique and highlights all the best things about Pittsburgh's topography when it comes to golf. "It really encompasses the club," said Head Golf Professional Chris Sheehan. From the first tee box, there's a beautiful view and you can see 17 of the holes on the club's property."It's just a beautiful starting hole," Sheehan said.While many people may not like the prospect of opening their round with a long Par 4, the 1st hole at the Field Club starts with a downhill carry, leading to the yardage playing shorter...
Pat Narduzzi Throwing Shade at Penn State is Comical
Does anybody else hate how college football coaches speak to the media, or, in general, human beings that aren’t their players? It’s like a lecture and not a press conference. They can’t seem to shift gears. It’s like they’re in this “I am in charge, I am the figurehead” mode and they don’t know how to come out of it. James Franklin does the same thing.
Oakmont Country Club's 12th hole provides difficult test at nearly 700 yards
OAKMONT, Pa. (KDKA) -- When you talk about great Par 5 holes in the Pittsburgh area, the conversation can't begin or end without including the long 12th hole at Oakmont Country Club.The massive 12th hole at Oakmont will be a sight to see during next year's U.S. Open. "It plays 670 from all the way back," said Head Professional Devin Gee. "It's an incredible Par 5 in terms of risk-reward. It's definitely reachable in two for the U.S. Open and our longer member players."Hitting a long drive is key on a hole of this length, and while playing alongside KDKA's Bob...
On the road: Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is the country’s largest vintage racing event, and the only one run on city streets. There are more than a dozen events throughout the city that draw more than 200,000 visitors and raise money for Autism-Pittsburgh and Merakey Allegheny Valley School. Since 1983, the...
COURTESY RELEASE: Part of Fox Chapel Road to Close July 29-August 4
PITTSBURGH – The Department of Public Works announced today that it has granted a permit to the United States Golf Association to close Fox Chapel Road between Fairway Lane and Riding Meadow Road in Fox Chapel for the 2024 U.S. Senior Women’s Open Championship. The closures will occur from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Monday, July 29 through Sunday, August 4.
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