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Pirates Preview: Bucs Aim to Take Series Against Baseball’s Best
The Pittsburgh Pirates (49-48) took game one of the Keystone Classic on Friday night, walking off the MLB-best Philadelphia Phillies (62-35) with a Nick Gonzales single to cap a ninth-inning rally. Now they’ll look to take the series and extend their five-game winning streak in the process, continuing to build positive momentum out of the All-Star Break. Pittsburgh currently sits half a game out of the third and final wild card spot, the latest date they’ve been in legitimate playoff contention since 2018.
Proposed Trade Ships Steelers Speedy $12 Million WR
As many pundits have this offseason, Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox named the Pittsburgh Steelers a potential landing spot for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. But Knox also suggested the Steelers as a possible landing spot through a trade for another veteran wideout — New York Giants‘ Darius Slayton.
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.
Man Injured in Shooting on Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh Police Investigating Overnight Incident
Just after midnight, a shooting disrupted the usual quiet of Carrick, police were summoned to the 2500 block of Brownsville Road at around 12:20 a.m., responding to emergency calls about a person shot. The victim, identified as an adult male, suffered a gunshot wound to his lower leg, as reported by the Pittsburgh Public Safety Department.
Penguins prospect Daniel Laatsch faces a big senior year at Wisconsin
Jul. 20—Daniel Laatsch's dreams were typical for any kid from Altoona. He wanted to play for Wisconsin. Uh ... what? To be clear, Laatsch is a native of Altoona, Wisconsin, a suburb of Eau Claire, and not the largest city of nearby Blair County. So, his loyalties are easy to understand. "Growing up, I always was a Badgers fan," said the Pittsburgh Penguins defensive prospect. "I remember there ...
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Bethel Park's Ryan Petras
Jul. 20—The recruiting process can be a stressful time for top high school athletes as they try to determine which college to choose to continue their academic and athletic careers. The pressure can be twice as tough when they are sifting through offers from two different sports. Welcome to the world of Ryan Petras. The Bethel Park senior originally committed to play baseball at Northwestern. ...
Plum using summer basketball to build foundation
The Plum boys basketball team had five or six open-gym workouts in May with new coach Dave Pucka before jumping right into the Pittsburgh Basketball Club summer league at Central Catholic and Gateway high schools. “We only had one offensive set in and, I think, two out-of-bounds plays. That was...
Steelers counting on 'revived' quarterback Russell Wilson to return franchise to glory
Jul. 20—Time will reveal whether Russell Wilson, in his age 35 season, is in the twilight of his Super Bowl-winning NFL career or if a change of scenery with the Pittsburgh Steelers will rejuvenate it. It took only a few months with the Steelers for Wilson to make up his mind on that issue. "I feel the fountain of youth," Wilson said in June after his first minicamp practice with his new team. ...
Bullpen Blows It In the Burgh
The MLB All-Star break is officially over. The second half of the 2024 MLB season is underway, with the Phillies heading to Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates. The Phillies open the second half of the season after setting a franchise record with 62 wins before the All-Star break. It was previously 57 in 2011 and 1993. The Phillies became only the 10th MLB team in history with 62+ wins before the break and only the fourth National League to do so. They do not add another “W” to the win column tonight. The pitching was not good, especially the back. The bullpen blows it in the burgh on Friday night.
Marlins, Pirates Have Had “Exploratory” Talks On Jazz Chisholm
Jazz Chisholm Jr. is one of the more interesting position players who is likely to move by the end of the month. The Yankees, Royals and Mariners have all been linked to Miami’s center fielder/second baseman. The Pirates have also been loosely floated as a potential Chisholm fit. Craig...
Pittsburgh nonprofit creates space for people on sobriety journey to socialize and learn
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A relatively new non-profit organization in Pittsburgh is creating a safe and vibrant space for people on a journey of sobriety to connect, socialize and learn. At the Teetotal Initiative, organizers plan unique activities and experiences at different locations around the city. It's all free of charge and free of alcohol. President Jackie Slaugenhaupt says Teetotal is marking its one-year anniversary. "We provide social space for people to go to that's sober-focused, so they can meet other like-minded people and have fun and be out and about in the community and just kind of have a good time and live life to the fullest." It's been life-changing for participants like Brett Hammon. "It's been really cool getting to meet people in a similar stage of life who are professionals and don't drink and want to go do something fun," Hammon said. "Just being out and about doing cool things with people is a big win for me."Mocktails replace cocktails at events like yoga sessions, bingo games, crafting, cooking and golf. There was even a comedy night featuring sober comedians.
Priest warned of assassination attempt. Then it happened.
(NewsNation) — It may have been more coincidental than prophetic, but the Rev. Jason Charron’s comment at a Trump rally last week will surely go down as one of the eeriest moments of the 2024 presidential campaign. Charron, a pastor at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Carnegie,...
Report: Trump-ally Mike Pompeo takes Nippon job to help complete U.S. Steel sale
Amid a contentious proposed sale, Japanese company Nippon Steel Corp. has hired former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, according to a report from Bloomberg. Bloomberg reports that Pompeo was hired to help push through a proposed $14.9 billion purchase of Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel, as opposition for the sale has grown.
Emotional Pittsburgh Penguins Matchups in 2024-25 Season: Malkin & Crosby Milestones
The Pittsburgh Penguins' 2024-25 season promises exciting matchups and milestone opportunities for star players like Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby. Malkin expected to reach milestones of 500 goals, 800 assists, and 1300 points. Crosby aiming to join the 600-goal and 1600-point clubs. Yes, But. The Penguins' outlook for the season...
Pittsburgh Pirates Lock in Top Prospects Johnson & Chandler; Stand Firm in Trade Talks
The Pittsburgh Pirates, currently performing well, face the decision of whether to include any prospects in trade talks. Infielder Termarr Johnson and pitcher Bubba Chandler emerge as top contenders for untouchable status due to their impressive performance and potential impact on the team. Both players have shown exceptional stats and promise, making them valuable assets for the Pirates' future.
Steelers Rival Signs Former Bears Pro Bowler
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens have enjoyed one of the NFL's most intense and entertaining rivalries over the years. One of the most heated aspects of it is each team's defense. Both the Steelers and Ravens boast elite defenses year after year. It's a calling card for...
Steelers EDGE T.J. Watt lands at No. 14 of PFF Top 50 rankings
If you ask any Pittsburgh Steelers fan, they will tell you there is no defensive player in the NFL better than Steelers EDGE T.J. Watt. Watt has one Defensive Player of the Year award under his belt and holds the single-season sack record with Michael Strahan. But unfortunately, the NFL...
Man slightly injured after being struck by vehicle in Arnold
A man is recovering from minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Arnold on Saturday. Westmoreland County Public Safety said the accident occurred shortly before 11 a.m. at the intersection of Freeport Road and Drey Street. Mayor Shannon Santucci said city first responders told her a young man...
The sky is falling for Steelers beat writer about upcoming season
Cautiously optimistic is the way I would describe my feelings about the Pittsburgh Steelers in the upcoming season. A worse version of this team found a way to go 10-7 and sneak into the playoffs in 2023. On paper, this team is better at multiple positions and worse at only one. Not exactly a recipe for doom and gloom, but for some beat writers, it is all they know. Steelers writer Mark Madden offered up about as gloomy an outlook as we’ve seen. But amidst his pessimistic diatribe was one piece of information that we felt we needed to cover. Madden offered up...
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