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Bid on a rare Joe Namath jersey, benefits Larry Bruno Foundation
A rare piece of Pittsburgh-area sports history is up for auction. The Larry Bruno Foundation has announced that they are auctioning off several Joe Namath jerseys at their annual banquet on July 27 at Seven Oaks.
Series Preview: Mets Wrap Up Road Trip in Pittsburgh
The New York Mets (42-43) were in the driver’s seat to win another mid-week set, but two straight losses to the Washington Nationals has slightly stunted their positive momentum. Edwin Díaz’s absence in the bullpen was more apparent than ever and has further brought the team’s biggest weakness to light. While he will return from his suspension this weekend, additions to the bullpen will be a priority if the front office chooses to buy at the deadline.
Deconstructing The Steelers’ 2024 Roster: The Locks
Bringing back an exercise I did ahead of the 2022 Pittsburgh Steelers season. With the team one month away from reporting to training camp, it’s worth taking inventory of the Steelers’ 90-man roster (which, due to an international exemption, can and will become a 91-man roster soon enough) and offering a framework of the odds that each player makes the 53-man roster.
Newsom stump for Biden in Pennsylvania leaves some locals scratching their heads
MT. LEBANON, Pennsylvania — Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) held a campaign event for President Joe Biden in one of the wealthiest suburbs of Pittsburgh on Friday. His speech was an effort to put out the growing fire of calls for Biden not to seek reelection one week after his disastrous debate in Atlanta with former President Donald Trump.
Friday Poll: Grading the offseason
It’s July 5th and by NHL parlance it means most of the summer fun is over. The draft is a memory, the best free agents are off the market and most teams have gobbled up the majority of their cap space. There’s always the opportunity for late-summer tinkering and...
Pulse of Pittsburgh Soccer: Hounds season hinges on homestand, college schedules are out and Steel City eye postseason
The Pulse of Pittsburgh Soccer is back as we’ve already celebrated Independence Day and we’re now ready for another weekend of soccer and what promises to be a very interesting month ahead on the local footy scene. The Riverhounds are sitting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference...
Lunch Money: Skenes over Ks, Mbappé over shots
Brad Thomas and Vaughn Dalzell give their best bets for today, including Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes to go over his strikeout total against the New York Mets and Kylian Mbappé to have over 4.5 shots against Portugal.
Pittsburgh Embraces Anthrocon 2024 Heat as Furries Flood the City's Largest Gathering Yet
As the temperatures in Pittsburgh soared into the 90s, thousands of furries gathered on Thursday for the first day of Anthrocon 2024, enduring sweltering heat and long lines to partake in what is quickly shaping up to be the largest assembly of anthropomorphics the city has ever seen. With participants traveling from all corners of the globe, the four-day event at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center is teeming with a mix of fur-suited enthusiasts partaking in parades, block parties, river cruises, meet-ups, stage performances, and panel discussions, according to TribLIVE.
Furry Convention Underway in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (EYT) — Pittsburgh’s Premier Furry Convention is in full swing. Anthrocon 2024: Anthrocoaster is being held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center through Sunday, July 7. As one of the world’s largest anthropomorphic (human-like animal characters) conventions, thousands of attendees travel to Pittsburgh for this...
Rain in Pittsburgh doesn't stop 4th of July celebration at Point State Park
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Tens of thousands of people were in Pittsburgh on Thursday at Point State Park for the city's Fourth of July celebration.Everyone who came to town for the fireworks and fun had to battle the elements, as rain sent people running for cover about 30 minutes before the fireworks. The rain delayed the fireworks from 9:35 p.m. until 9:40 p.m., but everything ran smoothly after the delay. With all the people coming to the city, leaders wanted to keep people safe. Before the fireworks lit up the night sky, people went through security checkpoints and bag checks around Point...
Laurels & lances: Legend, lanternflies and law
Laurel: To a sweet life. Gus Kalaris did what he could to brighten Pittsburgh’s North Side. From 1951, he manned his “Gus and YiaYia’s” street cart from spring until fall, popping corn and shaving 50-pound blocks of ice to make the icon ice treats he was known for.
Penguins re-sign forward prospect Corey Andonovski
Jul. 5—The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed forward prospect Corey Andonovski to a one-year, two-way contract with a salary cap hit of $775,000. Andonovski was a restricted free agent and just completed a two-year entry-level contract with a salary cap hit of $925,000. The Penguins signed the undrafted Andonovski out of Princeton in March of 2022 and he has spent parts of the past three seasons ...
Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival celebrates 50th anniversary this year
HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — What started as a few booths back in 1974 at what was then Seton Hill College has now grown into hundreds of vendors spread out across Twin Lakes Park. If you are interested in enjoying handmade crafts, tasting delicious foods or listening to upbeat...
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