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From Steelers’ Future to 49ers Star: Brent Jones’ 11-Year Career Success Revealed
Unforeseen circumstances redirected Brent Jones from being the 'Tight End of the Future' for the Steelers to an illustrious 11-year career with the 49ers, where he achieved three Super Bowl wins. 417 receptions, 5,195 yards, and 33 touchdowns in his 11-season career with the 49ers. 60 receptions, 740 yards, and...
Steelers WR Says Offense Played Best After Kenny Pickett
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers went through a lot last season on the offensive side of the football. Despite believing Kenny Pickett was their next franchise quarterback and hoping another year with offensive coordinator Matt Canada would only make things better, they found themselves in a hurricane of moves, trying their best to make a playoff push happen late in the season.
Flyers, Stagnant Rivals Give Penguins a Chance in Metro
The New York teams in the Metro Division failed to keep pace with their New Jersey rival, instead standing pat with minimal changes from last season. The Philadelphia Flyers largely did the same, instead relying on the growth of their young players and holding firm with the rebuild philosophy. And the moves, or lack thereof, are the biggest reason the Pittsburgh Penguins will remain competitive in the Metro Division this season. Penguins president of hockey operations/GM Kyle Dubas hopes to keep his team competitive while pocketing assets for the future. While our Penguins analysis shows a team that isn’t—on paper—as good as...
Steelers’ five biggest training camp battles to watch
The Pittsburgh Steelers will report to training camp this week, thus officially beginning their 2024 NFL season. There will be plenty of battles and competitions to keep track of during camp, and Behind The Steel Curtain will be on-location for several days of camp to see it up close and personal. With that said, here are the five biggest position battles for the Steelers entering training camp.
Best Virginia to face Pitt’s Zoo Crew Monday
For the first time ever, the Backyard Brawl will be played on the hardwood in July. Best Virginia, the WVU men’s basketball alumni squad, will face Zoo Crew, the Pitt men’s basketball alumni team, in the next round of The Basketball Tournament (TBT) on Monday. Tip-off between the...
Watch replay: Donald Trump, JD Vance rally in Grand Rapids
In his first rally since the assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump and his vice presidential pick, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, will take the stage at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Watch the speech live in the player above (or tap here). The campaign's selection...
Fast start leads Riverhounds past Hartford Athletic
After seeing Hartford Athletic score twice in the first 20 minutes of a loss last month, Pittsburgh Riverhounds coach Bob Lilley implored his team to step on the pedal early in Saturday’s rematch. The Hounds responded by scoring three times in the first 21 minutes and turned the tables...
Pirates Minor League Report: Harrington Strikes Out Ten
Despite playing parts of five games, Pirates’ affiliates went winless on Saturday. Even with the ugly final results, plenty of young prospects enjoyed excellent games. Triple-A Indianapolis lost 7-4 to the Omaha Storm Chasers, with Ryan Borucki roughed up for four runs over two outs as he continues to work his way back from a tricep injury.
The biggest of stories came to the small city of Butler. Here's how its newspaper met the moment
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — When gunshots echoed at the Trump rally where she was working, Butler Eagle reporter Irina Bucur dropped to the ground just like everyone else. She was terrified. She hardly froze, though. Bucur tried to text her assignment editor, through spotty cell service, to tell him what was going on. She took mental notes of what the people in front and behind her were saying. She used...
Paving Work To Occur In Butler Township This Week
Construction crews will begin a number of paving projects this week in Butler Township. Officials say there will be milling taking place starting Monday on Winterwood Road, along with Stoneridge and Filbert Roads. There are nine other roads scheduled for work this week as well. Overlook Road. Dingham Road. North...
Lost at sea: Pirates 4, Phillies 1
The Phillies have officially lost their first series out of the All-Star break, as they were dominated by Luis L. Ortiz and the Pirates pitching staff in a 4-1 loss. Cristopher Sánchez pitched well but ran into trouble in the sixth, meanwhile the bats managed just one run on a Bryce Harper homer in the ninth and totaled four hits.
Trump's Pleas For Extra Security Repeatedly Ignored By Secret Service Prior To Assassination Attempt: Report
According to a report, the Secret Service consistently dismissed former President Donald Trump‘s appeals for enhanced security measures for two years leading up to the recent assassination attempt on his life. What Happened: Trump had been persistently requesting for additional agents, the installation of magnetometers at large public gatherings...
Motorcyclist dies in crash on Route 51 in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH — A motorcyclist died in a crash in Pittsburgh's Mount Washington neighborhood Friday evening. Pittsburgh Public Safety said the crash happened on Route 51 between Woodruff Street and Crane Avenue. The medical examiner's office said Aiden Tanner, 19, of Cranberry Township, was pronounced dead at the scene. The...
Ortiz cruises through 7 innings, Cruz has 3 RBIs as Pirates win 6th straight, 4-1 over Phillies
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Luis Ortiz pitched seven shutout innings, Oneil Cruz had a home run and three RBIs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates stretched their winning streak to six games with a 4-1 victory over
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