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Aaron Donald v. LeSean McCoy: Which Former Pitt Star Wins in a Race?
Aaron Donald and LeSean McCoy missed each other in Pittsburgh by a couple of seasons, but the pair could one day share a place in Canton, Ohio. The two are some of the most accomplished players in recent Pitt history, All-Big East (and All-ACC) and All-American stars during their time in Pittsburgh, and they both put together stellar NFL careers.
High school football notebook: New South Fayette QB can pass - and run
During Joe Rossi’s almost two decades as South Fayette’s highly-successful football coach, the place earned the reputation of Quarterback High. In 11 of Rossi’s 17 seasons, South Fayette had a quarterback finish among the WPIAL’s top five in passing yardage during the regular season, and three of the top dozen throwers in WPIAL history played under Rossi.
Jason Mackey: Luis Ortiz, Yasmani Grandal have made positive turns. But the Pirates still need more
Five of the first nine pitches Luis Ortiz threw Sunday were balls. Some missed badly. Two plunked opposing hitters. The sinker that has helped Ortiz find success was giving him fits, inconsistency in his delivery pulling the pitch off-line. Then a funny thing happened: Following a mound visit from pitching...
Bipartisan task force to visit Pennsylvania following assassination attempt on Trump
BUTLER, Pa. (TND) — A group of bipartisan U.S. lawmakers on the House task force investigating the July 13 assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump will visit Butler, Pennsylvania Monday. House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced the creation of the task force in...
Jason Mackey: The Pirates have several clear-cut candidates for their next Hall of Fame class
Barry Bonds is a Hall of Famer … at least in Pittsburgh. The Pirates over the weekend did what Cooperstown should do and opened their doors to one of the greatest baseball players ever as part of their Class of 2024, joining two inimitable figures in Jim Leyland and Manny Sanguillen.
Grandal hits a 2-run homer in the ninth inning as the Pirates rally past the Reds 4-3
PITTSBURGH — Yasmani Grandal hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning, sending the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Bryan De La Cruz was hit by a pitch from Alexis Díaz (1-4) before Grandal connected for his seventh homer — a drive into the first row above the Clemente Wall in right field. It was Grandal's fourth career game-ending homer.
Veterans in Pittsburgh put their leadership skills to good use
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh is brimming with impactful non-profit organizations that do so much to help neighbors in need.But what about when the organizations need help? KDKA Consumer Investigator Meghan Schiller shows how a group of veterans put its leadership skills to good use, creating meaningful connections along the way.Nathan Pigza, a retired Air Force senior master sergeant, joined Leadership Pittsburgh's Community Leadership Course for Veterans looking to make those connections and an impact. At Hearth, a non-profit organization in Pittsburgh that provides a safe space for moms and children escaping domestic violence, they did just that."Working with (Community Leadership Course...
Pittsburgh Secret Service agents on leave after Trump assassination attempt
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- More than a month since the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, the Secret Service has placed the head of its Pittsburgh office and multiple other agents on leave. Sources confirm that as a result of the Secret Service's investigation, the Pittsburgh special agent in charge, three others with the Pittsburgh field office and one agent with Trump's detail have been placed on leave. Thomas Crooks opened fire at a Trump rally in Butler County on July 13, killing Corey Comparatore and wounding three people, including Trump. Butler Township manager Tom Knights says he's not surprised by the move, saying it...
McKeesport Area School District Superintendent Resigns Amid Security Guard Investigation
The McKeesport Area School District is navigating uncharted waters this school year with the unexpected resignation of Superintendent Dr. Tia Wanzo. Details surrounding her departure are scarce, as the district remained tight-lipped about the events leading to this decision. "Dr. Wanzo has requested a leave of absence from the district effective Aug. 14, 2024 until Nov. 13, 2024," her statement read on Thursday, "At which time, Dr. Wanzo will resign as superintendent of the Mckeesport schools," according to a report by CBS News Pittsburgh.
The Overwhelming Penguins’ Roster Glut; Brace for More Moves
The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired 20-year-old Rutger McGroarty from the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday, and while hope has far fewer limitations than reality, the obvious expectation is he will become a scoring threat almost immediately into the 2024-25 NHL season. And McGroarty probably isn’t the last Penguins trade we’ll see in a short time frame.
How to watch Lions vs. Steelers: Kickoff time, TV channel, online streaming, radio, more
The preseason will finally come to an end on Saturday afternoon, as the Detroit Lions host their first exhibition game at Ford Field for the 2024 season. The Pittsburgh Steelers are in town, although the opponent is not all that important when it comes to the preseason. Instead, it’s all...
Pirates' Aroldis Chapman continues to build on his legacy
On Friday night, Chapman actually moved into No. 4 all-time for strikeouts by a relief pitcher. Chapman passed Baseball Hall of Famer Lee Smith, recording three strikeouts in one inning of work during the Pirates' 6-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds.Only the all-time record-holders Hoyt Wilhelm, Rich "Goose" Gossage and Craig Kimbrel (in that order) own more strikeouts among relief pitchers. Like Smith, Wilhelm and Gossage are enshrined in Cooperstown as members of the Baseball Hall of Fame.Ironically, Chapman is the only left-hander in the top five. He passed Billy Wagner back in late June to stand alone as the...
Steelers Starters Shine Despite Loss to Lions
PITTSBURGH -- Typically, the final preseason game of the year is used by teams as a litmus test to help round out the bottom of the roster while their starters and regulars rest in an effort to avoid any injuries ahead of the regular season. The Pittsburgh Steelers deployed a different strategy, however, in their bout with the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Saturday.
Steelers' Russell Wilson: Looks to be starter for Week 1
Wilson completed both of his passes for 26 yards in Saturday's 24-17 preseason loss to the Lions. Wilson started for the second consecutive game but played only one drive that ended in a rushing touchdown. Both of his passes went to George Pickens, the latter being an explosive 32-yard gain. Per Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com, coach Mike Tomlin declined to name his starting quarterback for Week 1 against Atlanta, but it's expected that Wilson will get the nod. Even if that's the case, Wilson will likely need to play well to maintain the role over Justin Fields in the long term.
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