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PHOTOS: Trump supporters don ear bandages at RNC after assassination attempt
WASHINGTON (TND) — Ear bandages appear to be the latest trend in showing support for former President Donald Trump after an attempted assassination in Pennsylvania pierced his right ear. Trump made his first public appearance since the shooting at the Republican National Convention Monday wearing a large, white bandage.
Pirates ditch former Yankees pitcher they never should've signed in the first place
What a difference a year makes. Just 13 months ago, Domingo Germán was walking off the mound at the Oakland Coliseum after pitching a perfect game for the New York Yankees. A month later, he landed on the restricted list and entered an alcohol treatment program. He was non-tendered by the Yankees on Nov. 6 and signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates five months later.
Secret Service Not Using Drones to Monitor Trump Rally Under Scrutiny
Questions have been raised about why drones were not deployed on the day a gunman shot at former President Donald Trump. On July 13, a gunman, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire from a rooftop near where Trump was speaking at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. He killed one rallygoer and seriously wounded two others before being shot dead by the Secret Service.
Message on gaming platform Steam by Thomas Crooks reportedly foreshadows rally shooting
WASHINGTON (WKRC) — The would-be assassin of Former President Donald Trump wrote a message on the gaming platform Steam which reportedly foreshadows the rally shooting that occurred on July 13. According to The Daily Mail, United States Senators were told that 20-year-old Thomas Crooks posted a message on Steam,...
Rob King named Steelers’ new play-by-play voice
The Pittsburgh Steelers have named Rob King the next play-by-play voice of the team following the legendary Bill Hillgrove’s retirement at the season’s end. King is a native of Cooperstown, New York, and graduated from Washington University in Saint Louis. However, he found a home in Pittsburgh in 2000, best known for working with the former AT&T SportsNet, where he covered the Pittsburgh Pirates and Pittsburgh Penguins as an interviewer and in-studio host.
A composite portrait of the alleged Trump shooter: Quiet, smart, conservative
It’s been five days since Thomas Crooks allegedly fired a rifle at former President and presidential candidate Donald Trump and, thus far, no one has publicly identified a motive for the act that investigators say he committed. Many of the people who would be in the best position to...
895 Million in Economic Boost at Risk: Pittsburgh Film Office Disappointed with Pennsylvania’s Budget Snub of Film Tax Credit
The Pittsburgh Film Office expresses disappointment with Pennsylvania’s new state budget for not increasing the $100 million film tax credit, citing concerns about the state’s competitiveness in attracting film projects and economic benefits. Pittsburgh Film Office Disappointed as PA State Budget Falls Short on Film Tax Credit Funding According to the report of Audacy, the […]
Owned by Restaurant Industry Veterans, Senza Breaks the Rules by Having None
Couples Justin and Caitlin Steel and Matthew and Jessie Manowski spent a lot of time together during the pandemic. Veterans of the service industry, the food-loving friends supported each other through service shutdowns, staff shortages and Covid protocols, all while becoming parents, sharing home-cooked meals and planning for the future as business partners.
2024 Steelers Training Camp Battles: Starting Center
With training camp just around the corner, it’s time to turn our focus to what is going on within each position, and on the roster as a whole. Over the course of the next few weeks, we will be taking a closer look at some of the roster battles that we expect to see unfold over the course of training camp as the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for the start of the 2024 season.
SWAT expert explains how Secret Service could have prevented Trump attempted assassination
A former SWAT commander balked at the "audacity" of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle blaming the "sloped roof" for not positioning snipers on the building where Thomas Crooks opened fire at Saturday's rally for former President Trump. Gene Petrino, who served as the SWAT commander for Florida's Plantation Police Department...
T.J. Watt Ranked Outside Top 10 In PFF’s Top 50 Players For 2024 Season
Coming off an incredibly dominant season that saw him lead the NFL in sacks with 19 on the season and puzzlingly finish second in the Defensive Player of the Year voting, T.J. Watt continues to be a bit disrespected by the national media. Specifically, Pro Football Focus. Watt, entering his...
Trump shooter called July 13 his “premiere” in online post, sources say
The man who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally on Saturday called the date of the attack his “premiere” in an online post, a law enforcement official and an additional source familiar with a briefing given to U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday told CBS News.
Jethawks claim District 31 crown with 7-0 win against Murrysville
On a rainy Wednesday night in Unity Township, the Latrobe Jethawks defeated Murrysville 7-0, claiming their third District 31 title in the last four years in American Legion Baseball action. Latrobe manager Jason Bush was emotional after the game as Latrobe also completed a perfect record, not losing a single...
Steelers Rival Promises Super Bowl Win
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers added two new quarterbacks, made plenty of headline-worthy moves and seemingly boosted their stock in the AFC North this offseason. But the Cleveland Browns remain confident, and their quarterback is promising Super Bowl wins to fans ahead of the season. Watson took some time out...
Steelers’ Christian Kuntz Is Never Scared Of The Big Moment: 'I Want Those Snaps'
The Pittsburgh Steelers' final season with legendary quarterback Ben Roethlisberger ended with a postseason defeat. The Steelers were blown out by the Kansas City Chiefs, losing 42-21. It was not the ideal way for Roethlisberger to end his iconic career in Pittsburgh. However, the journey to the Wild Card game was thrilling. In the regular season finale, the Steelers faced the Baltimore Ravens. As usual, it was a close and hard-fought game. A Steelers win would keep their arch-rivals, the Ravens, out of the playoffs and give Pittsburgh a chance to make it to the postseason, with some additional help. The Steelers...
Trump rally gunman left message on gaming platform before shooting: Sources
(BUTLER, P.A.) -- Investigators working to determine a motive behind the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump found a message posted to the gaming platform Steam that they believe was authored by the suspect, in which he said that "July 13 will be my premiere, watch as it unfolds," according to three law enforcement sources briefed on the probe.
Report: Arthur Smith Rejected Offer From Jets Before Steelers Hired Him
NFL insider Dianna Russini revealed in The Athletic that the New York Jets talked to now-Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith about a role helping Nathaniel Hackett. Essentially a de-facto OC position. Smith rejected the offer, however, because the Jets were not clear about the role, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. Smith also wasn’t all that interested. The opportunity to coach with Mike Tomlin and be a part of the Steelers organization was more appealing to Smith. Which makes sense since he would have basically been an advisor for Hackett in New York. “The job Smith now has — Steelers...
‘A friend to so many:’ Family of Corey Comperatore, killed at Butler Trump rally, releases statement
The family of Corey Comperatore, the former fire chief killed during the assisnation attempt of former President Donald Trump, released a statement Thursday morning. >>> ‘A true hero’: Vigil held to pay tribute to life, legacy of man killed at Trump rally in Butler. The statement comes as...
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