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Steelers' Calvin Austin III Reminded Russell Wilson Of Former Great Teammate: 'I Didn't Realize You Were This Fast'
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a lot of questions surrounding their receiver core. Without a true starting-caliber receiver outside of George Pickens, guys like Van Jefferson and Calvin Austin III will be expected to grow into that role and become a reliable option, especially Austin, since he is now seen as the leader of the receiver core. To help with that, Austin was among with group of receivers that have joined Russell Wilson and Justin Fields in offseason practices away from the team to try and develop chemistry. Austin made an appearance on ESPN 92.9 in Memphis, Tennessee to talk about the state of the Steelers before training camp began....
Tyler Phillips tosses six scoreless innings and Phillies avoid sweep with 6-0 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie Tyler Phillips gave up four hits in six innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game sweep with a 6-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Phillips (2-0) struck out three and walked one. It was the right-hander’s third game and second start since...
District 1 News: New resolution authorizes city to contract with plumbers
Hello everyone, At the start of the summer season, my office received numerous calls asking about the status of various water features and drinking fountains within city parks. The City has one plumber who is responsible for preparing the pools, spray parks, drinking fountains, and bathrooms along with addressing any issues that arise in recreation centers, senior centers, and any other city-owned building. One person cannot manage all of these responsibilities and these city services need to be provided for all of our residents.
Steelers WR Says Offense Played Best After Kenny Pickett
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.
Pennsylvania governor weighed as possible VP pick for Kamala Harris
Fox News' Bryan Llenas reports the latest on who could step in as vice president for Kamala Harris' presidential bid from Butler, Pennsylvania. RNC spokesperson Elizabeth Pipko and Dr. Sheila Nazarian joined 'Fox News @ Night' to discuss.
Pirates Rumors: Could MLB.com trade deadline candidate be best fit for Pittsburgh?
The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of 22 – yes, 22 – teams that are still within striking distance of a playoff spot coming out of the All-Star break. With the trade deadline less than two weeks away, they have a brief window in which they can add a couple of pieces that can help them contend.
Captain Phillips: Phillies 6, Pirates 0
The Phillies were scuffling. After being demolished in the final game before the All-Star break, they suffered a couple of ugly losses immediately after the break. Standing between them and a sweep at the hands of the Pirates was a largely unheralded rookie pitcher named Tyler Phillips. Naturally, Phillips came...
Homeland Security secretary names independent panel to review Trump assassination attempt
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has appointed a bipartisan, independent panel to review this month’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, Officials said Sunday that the panel members will have extensive law enforcement and security experience to conduct a review of the planning for and actions taken by the Secret Service and other law enforcement. The panel will have 45 days to review the policies and procedures of the Secret Service before, during and after the rally on July 13 where a gunman fired at Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle says she welcomes the review.
Paul Goldschmidt hopes to get bat going as Cards face Pirates
Paul Goldschmidt’s production has dropped, and so has his spot in the batting order. The new No. 7 hitter for the Cardinals will spend his second straight game hitting in the bottom third of the lineup when St. Louis faces the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night in the opener of a three-game series.
Steelers training camp battles: Wilson vs. Fields for QB, Moore and Jones at OT
The Pittsburgh Steelers' training camp features several key position battles to watch, with a focus on the quarterback and offensive tackle positions. Broderick Jones allowed only one sack in his first five games of the season. Troy Fautanu was the Steelers' first-round offensive tackle pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Talkin' Baseball trade deadline draft has Pirates fans dreaming of offense
The 2024 MLB Trade Deadline is less than two weeks away, and Talkin' Baseball undertook their annual trade deadline draft to get baseball fans set for the main event. During this draft exercise, the Talkin' Baseball guys paired potential trade deadline movers with possible fits. The guesser who names the most fits accurately, when the dust settles, wins.
Man found unresponsive after motorcycle crash on Mt. Washington
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - One person is dead after a motorcycle crash on Route 51 on Friday night. According to Pittsburgh Public Safety, around 8:30 p.m. on Friday night, they, along with fire and EMS, were called to Route 51 between Woodruff Street and Crane Avenue for a reported motorcycle crash. Once they arrived on the scene, they found a motorcycle rider down and unresponsive on the road. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the man is approximately 20 years old and he was traveling outbound on Route 51 when he lost control of the bike and crashed. Officers interviewed several witnesses and it's believed speed is a factor in the crash. Pittsburgh police's collision investigation unit is working to determine the cause of the crash. This is a developing story, stay with KDKA.com
Best Penguins by Jersey Numbers: #11-20
The Penguins have had many talented hockey players wearing their crest. This article analyzes the best Penguins by jersey numbers #11-20. Continuing to look through the decades, each jersey number carries its own legacy for the Penguins franchise. This article is the second in a series, highlighting the best Penguins player to wear each jersey number from #1 to #100. As we wait for the Penguins 2024-2025 season to start, we look back on the contributions of the various past Penguins to lace up the skates for the black and yellow.
Trump rally shooter flew drone to scope out event site hours before opening fire: report
The 20-year-old who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump last week flew a drone over the Butler, Pennsylvania rally site hours before the former president took the stage. Thomas Matthew Crooks sent the drone over the site the morning of July 13, The Wall Street Journal reports, citing law enforcement officials briefed on the shooting.
Details Emerge on Steelers New LB Contract
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers added another veteran linebacker to their roster this summer, signing former Buffalo Bill and former Steelers' draft pick Tyler Matakevich. The Steelers' deal for Matakevich is for one year, worth $1.21 million. While Matakevich has a good shot at making the 53-man roster this season,...
Pirates surge in Wild Card race with five-game winning streak
The iconic PNC Park erupted in celebration on Friday night as the Pittsburgh Pirates mounted a dramatic rally in the 9th inning against the Philadelphia Phillies. The game concluded with a walk-off base hit by Nick Gonzalez, driving in Andrew McCutchen and securing an 8-7 victory for Pittsburgh. Thank you...
Grade the Trade Proposal: Steelers give up a big piece on offense for little value
Most trade rumors have the Steelers adding talent to their roster rather than subtracting it. There are many players on expiring deals heading into this season, but that could always change between now and the start of free agency next year. Some players are more likely to be re-signed by Pittsburgh than others. It will be interesting to see who the black and gold feel necessary to sign an extension at training camp, and those they think can wait.
Perrotto: Tears Should Flow on Jim Leyland’s Big Day in Cooperstown
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Lemme tell you a story about Jim Leyland. It was 1986 and Leyland was the first-year manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. I was a 22-year-old kid working at the Beaver County Times and covering high school sports. One day, I was asked to fill in for...
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