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Lance Maha hired as West Mifflin’s athletic director, resigns as Norwin boys basketball coach
Lance Maha is as West Mifflin as Kennywood. So, him staying home to be the high school’s athletic director should not come as a surprise. He lives there, has worked there and put roots down decades ago. Now, he will run the sports programs at his alma mater. Maha,...
Two new pickleball courts set to open in Pittsburgh area this week
MURRYSVILLE (KDKA) - For all of you pickleball enthusiasts in Westmoreland County, you're going to have a new spot to play starting on Saturday. Pickleball Harbor is set to open in Murrysville and the state-of-the-art facility on Mellon Road will feature six indoor courts, automatic line-calling, a pro shot, and training and coaching from professionals. A grand opening will be held on Sunday morning starting at 11 a.m. and as part of it, there will be $1,500 worth of pickleball gear up for grabs! Meanwhile, the owners of the Pickleball Warehouse in Homewood told KDKA they'll be hosting a soft opening on Monday and then a grand opening on the 20th. That's located on Hamilton Avenue. The Pickleball Warehouse will have full-sized courts, two "skinny" courts, a gear shop, a coffee bar, and a lounge.
Umpiring crew makes special visit to Pittsburgh children's hospital
PITTSBURGH -- Nothing pairs better with the Fourth of July weekend than baseball. That’s why it was fitting that a team of Major League umpires found a way to surprise some kids in Pittsburgh who couldn't make it to the ballpark with a gift of their own. Partnering with...
Pitt All 105: QB Ty Diffenbach Growing Within the System
All 105 is a Pittsburgh Sports Now series profiling each of the 105 members of the Pitt 2024 training camp roster. Ty Dieffenbach, a redshirt freshman quarterback from Agoura in Calabasas, Cal. 2023 season: Dieffenbach redshirted last season and did not play in any games. Stats: Dieffenbach did not record...
Penn Hills’ new boys soccer coach Kevin Truman seeks to make impact beyond the pitch
Kevin Truman would like to win soccer games when he takes over as head coach of the Penn Hills boys soccer team this fall. However, Truman believes his job will go beyond what happens in the field. Truman, who is the senior pastor at McKeesport Alliance Church and has five...
John O’Reilly Giving It Everything He’s Got For New Organization
In late April, the Trash Pandas received a boost to their pitching staff with the addition of John O’Reilly to the roster. O’Reilly was originally slated to help out in the Rocket City bullpen but one appearance and one injury in the Trash Pandas rotation later, the seven-year veteran saw his role completely shift.
Pulse of Pittsburgh Soccer: Hounds season hinges on homestand, college schedules are out and Steel City eye postseason
The Pulse of Pittsburgh Soccer is back as we’ve already celebrated Independence Day and we’re now ready for another weekend of soccer and what promises to be a very interesting month ahead on the local footy scene. The Riverhounds are sitting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference...
Path to the Playoffs: Pittsburgh Thunderbirds Edition
The 2024 Central Division in the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA) has been, for the most part, consistently inconsistent. Fans have been commenting on the unpredictable nature of the division for weeks. With 8 of the 12 UFA Playoff spots clinched, the Central still has 2 spots up for grabs. Below we analyze what the Pittsburgh Thunderbirds have to do in order to secure a post-season spot.
Fox Chapel Golf Club's 11th hole has a unique history and layout
FOX CHAPEL, Pa. (KDKA) -- There are a number of great Par 3's throughout the area, including the 11th hole at Fox Chapel Golf Club. Fox Chapel's 11th hole plays anywhere from 138 yards at the white tees to 181 yards from the tips and features an island green that's surrounded by sand, instead of water."It's the original short," said Fox Chapel Golf Club Head Professional Alex Childs. "For those who are familiar with the 17th at TPC Sawgrass, this is sort of the inspiration behind the island green.""We like to be true to the essence of Seth Raynor," Childs said...
Penn-Trafford baseball receives Shining stars recognition
While the Penn-Trafford baseball team has been a strong program for more than a decade, the Warriors could never get over the hump in the WPIAL playoffs. That changed this spring, however, as PT captured gold for the first time in program history. The Warriors opened the season in March...
Frank Walker Law Daily Notebook – July 4
UPDATE, 7 AM — Pitt soccer coach Randy Waldrum and player Deborah Ajibola Abiodun will represent Nigeria at the upcoming Olympics. Abiodun is an incoming freshman on the Pitt women’s soccer team. Check out the schedule for their team below. The Frank Walker Law/PSN Daily Notebook is a...
Watch Live: Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. Monterey Bay FC live stream
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- It's a soccer night in Pittsburgh!The Pittsburgh Riverhounds hosting Monterey Bay FC tonight and are looking for their first win in nine weeks.The team's last win came on May 4 when they beat Miami 1-0 at home. Since then, they have six losses and four draws. Overall this season, the Riverhounds are sporting a record of 3-8-6.Kickoff tonight is set for 7:00 p.m. There are multiple ways to watch the Riverhounds this season, including by watching the live player above and by tuning into KDKA+!The Riverhounds' 2024 seasonKDKA+, which became the team's local broadcast partner in 2023,...
Monterey Bay Makes First-Ever Visit to Highmark Stadium in Pittsburgh for Fixture with Riverhounds SC
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (Friday, July 5, 2024) – Monterey Bay F.C. (6-8-4, 22 points) takes to the skies for an Eastern Conference fixture on Saturday against Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (3-8-6, 15 points) at Highmark Stadium in Week 18 of the 2024 USL Championship regular season. The match kicks off at 4:00 p.m. PT with live streaming available on ESPN+.
Pine-Richland notebook: Rams welcome new boys basketball section opponents , Trib HSSN
Mt. Lebanon’s Sam Diebolt pulls down a rebound over Pine-Richland’s Andrew Medelovich (23), Grant Spacciapolli (right) and Zach Kenny (35) during the WPIAL Class 6A quarterfinals Feb. 23, 2024, at Mt. Lebanon High School. A new two-year cycle for WPIAL and PIAA sports brings some changes in section...
WPIAL Star Larry Moon III Receives Latest Offer from SEC Program
Larry Moon III is one of the top recruits in the class of 2027, not just in Pittsburgh but in all college football. Moon — a 5-foot-11, 180-pound defensive back from Aliquippa in Aliquippa, Pa. — picked up his latest offer Wednesday from an SEC program. Lane Kiffin and the Rebels extended an offer to Moon.
Sabers Cheer Camp held at Divine Mercy Academy
Sabers Cheer Camp was held June 24 to 27 at Divine Mercy Academy’s gymnasium, 245 Azalea Drive in Monroeville. All It was open to students going into kindergarten through eighth grade from any local school. According to PTG Fundraising Chairperson Tina Cuda, camp consisted of 37 cheerleaders this year from Divine Mercy Academy, Gateway, Plum and Springdale school districts. There was also one student from the Washington, D.C., area who was visiting her grandparents in the Pittsburgh area. Cheer camp provides an opportunity for participants to see what cheerleading is about, gain team-building skills or to simply find way to stay active. A showcase was held for family and friends at the end of the week.
Pickleball Harbor serves up indoor sports space for Murrysville area
Kathy Thomas of Murrysville is looking forward to not having to beat the heat or brave the cold to play pickleball. “I play pickleball just about every day, at least five days a week,” she said. As a visitor and new member at the new Pickleball Harbor facility in...
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