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Westmoreland happenings: Farmers market, car cruise, French dinner, more
• Independence Health System Westmoreland will host a farmers market from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 31 at the employee shuttle lot at Frick Hospital, 508 S. Church St., Mt. Pleasant. Everything sold will be locally sourced and produced by the vendor. Fundraisers. • E C Cruisers Car Club...
Mike Tomlin Questions Narratives About DeMarvin Leal’s Past Work Ethic, Conditioning
DeMarvin Leal was 21 years old when the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted him out of Texas A&M. Anybody who is that age still has a lot of growing up to do, and he reportedly was no exception. He even admitted during training camp this year to that very fact, noting his improved conditioning.
VP Kamala Harris to attend funeral service of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in Houston
HOUSTON - Vice President Kamala Harris will attend the "Celebration of Life" service for the late U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in Houston. The service is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 1 at Fallbrook Church and is by invitation only. Other elected officials, including international and domestic, are expected to attend.
The Steelers Could Find Themselves Finishing In The Basement Of The AFC North In 2024 For The First Time
The Pittsburgh Steelers famously have yet to finish last in the AFC North since the division was formed in 2002. No other team in the NFL can say the same thing, but the Steelers might not be able to hold onto that streak for much longer. The Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns all finished with a winning record last season and have all arguably gotten better this offseason. Pittsburgh has made improvements on both sides of the ball this offseason as well, but it might not be enough to stay close to the top of the best division...
Hounds settle for draw against Loudoun, make it three unbeaten
Mertz penalty helps guide Hounds to three-match unbeaten run. A sellout crowd of 5,613 enjoyed a beautiful Saturday night at Highmark Stadium, as they witnessed their streaking Hounds battle to a draw against the visiting Loudoun United in a match of missed chances and controversial decisions. The Hounds, as they...
Steelers 2024 Hall of Honor Inductees: Gildon, Hampton, LeBeau & Parker
The Steelers announced their 2024 Hall of Honor Class, welcoming four individuals who were pivotal in the team's success, including linebacker Jason Gildon, nose tackle Casey Hampton, defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau, and running back Willie Parker. Jason Gildon recorded 77 career sacks, ranking fourth in Steelers history. Casey Hampton started...
Jason Gildon Recalls Nerves Before First NFL Sack Against Dan Marino: ‘Don’t Mess Up’
The Pittsburgh Steelers recently unveiled their Hall of Honor class for 2024, and it included Dick LeBeau, Willie Parker, Casey Hampton, and Jason Gildon. Hampton and Parker may be more familiar to fans because of their work helping the Steelers win championships in the 2000s, and LeBeau is well-known as the architect of those fantastic defenses, but Gildon might not be a name fans appreciate enough. He held the record for most sacks in Steelers history until James Harrison came along, and he recently talked about how that journey started with his first sack.
My Girl EJ becomes fastest female pacer in Meadows history
Washington, PA — My Girl EJ moved powerfully first-over from fifth, and she kept right on moving until she scored in 1:48.4 — the fastest distaff mile ever at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows — in Saturday’s (July 27) $104,225 Quinton Patterson Adioo Volo, for sophomore filly pacers.
3 nightmare scenarios for Pirates at this year's MLB trade deadline
The MLB trade deadline is just days away, and the National League wild card race is as crowded as ever. The Pittsburgh Pirates have a chance to end their eight-year postseason drought, and the deadline represents an opportunity for them to separate themselves from the pack (should they choose to capitalize on it).
Steelers 2024 Training Camp Diary: Day Three
Another day in the books at Saint Vincent College. The Pittsburgh Steelers are one step closer to strapping on the pads with just one more pad-less practice remaining before things are live Tuesday. But first, let’s talk about what happened for the first weekend practice of camp Saturday afternoon.
Steelers Great Maurkice Pouncey Put Ben Roethlisberger In An Uncomfortable Situation During A Preseason Game
The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a ton of legends play along their offensive line over the years, one of which being the fan-favorite Maurkice Pouncey. Pouncey earned the love of the fan base by protecting his teammates, and being a chippy and gritty lineman. He was a mainstay in Pittsburgh, as he was the team's starting center for 11 seasons. He was the defender of Steelers quarterbacks, risking a fine to protect Ben Roethlisberger (and Mason Rudolph) on multiple occasions. Pouncey and Roethlisberger had a great relationship, as most quarterbacks and centers do. They were especially close, and it's safe to say they'd...
Gonzales and Priester Struggle as Pirates Fall 9-5 to Arizona
The Pirates lost 9-5 to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, dropping the game and the series against one of their closest competitors in the National League Wild Card race. Marco Gonzales only managed to complete 2.1 innings, allowing two homers and four runs. The Pirates’ (52-52) offense managed to overcome the early deficit, but continued struggles from their bullpen proved too much to handle in the ugly loss. Oneil Cruz kicked off the scoring with a towering first inning homer, obliterating a first pitch fastball 472 feet to right-center. Arizona immediately answered back thanks to an RBI single from Christian Walker, then...
Diamondbacks look to stay hot against Pirates
The defending National League champion Arizona Diamondbacks seemingly have put their uneven start behind them and stand a season-best five games above .500. The Diamondbacks look to post their fifth straight victory and 11th in the past 14 games when they complete a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday afternoon in Phoenix.
‘We Could Put Him Wherever We Need Him’: Joey Porter Jr. Highlights DeShon Elliott’s Versatility
Pittsburgh Steelers S Minkah Fitzpatrick is one of the best defensive players in the NFL. His ball-hawking ability creates many splash plays and his football IQ allows him to be played all over the defensive backfield. Despite this, it is no secret that Fitzpatrick’s best play is when he is allowed to be a center fielder at free safety.
‘Not A Huge Change For Me’: George Pickens Downplays Zach Azzanni’s Coaching Style, Compares To Kirby Smart
The verbal spat between Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens and new position coach Zach Azzanni certainly started training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe with a bang. Pickens, who had some attitude and effort issues in 2023, reportedly didn’t do a drill properly which led to Azzanni —...
Steelers’ 2024 Draft Class ‘Has A Chance To Make An Immediate Impact’, Insider Says
The Pittsburgh Steelers had a successful and productive rookie draft class last year; they could do it again in 2024. That’s what Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter Ray Fittipaldo believes based on his observations up to this point. It starts with the offensive line, but it certainly does not end there, with several potential major contributors.
Mark Madden's Hot Take: Russell Wilson has no business on a blocking sled
Quarterback Russell Wilson missed the first three days of Steelers practice because he tweaked his calf pushing a blocking sled during a conditioning test. What’s gained by making a 35-year-old QB push a blocking sled? How much blocking will Wilson have to do?. What would Ben Roethlisberger have said...
Dan’s Daily: Good for Star Players to Leave?; Penguins New Depth
Sunday is a good day for the end of some storylines and the beginning of others. The Pittsburgh Penguins prospect rankings have a little more meat on the bone than you may realize, and it’s on full display as we continue the annual PHN Penguins prospect rankings. Patrik Laine is now officially and actively on the NHL trade market. Steven Stamkos’s former teammate, Martin St. Louis, said it’s good for star players to leave their longtime teams, and he explained why. Jeff Marek issued a small statement regarding his departure from Sportsnet, and Sportsnet had some fun with a hypothetical expansion draft.
Steelers Hall of Honor: Willie Parker & Dick LeBeau Lead Team’s 2024 Induction Class
Steelers president Art Rooney Jr. announced the team's newest Hall of Honor members, including Willie Parker, Dick LeBeau, and Jason Gildon, who have been integral to the team's success over the years. 53 members are now in the Steelers Hall of Honor. Each member has a plaque and steel football...
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