“Anyone who has lived in this region or knows this region knows how important the professional sports teams are to the people here,” said Walker, a product of Pine-Richland High School in nearby Gibsonia, Pa. “It’s important to the community for all of us to come together at this ...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Professional sports teams across the country are joining millions of people by going purple for Spirit Day, but the message isn't being well received by some. They're taking a united stand against bullying and to show support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender yo...
Pittsburgh’s love affair with sports began in the late 19th century, with the city’s early professional baseball, hockey, and football teams marking the genesis of its sporting journey. Teams like the Pittsburgh Alleghenys, Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Pittsburgh Steelers have etched their names ...
Pennsylvania representative calls for audit of professional sports teams Rep. Tim Bonner is calling for an audit of the Pirates and Phillies. Nov 3, 2022 Pirates stifled by Phillies in Bryce Harper's return, losing 7-4 Harper's first at-bat in 52 games was a two-run single. ...
the city’s professionalbaseballteam, andAcrisure Stadiumhouses theSteelers, its professionalfootballteam. ThePenguins, Pittsburgh’s professionalice hockeyteam, plays atPPG Paints Arena. Popular summertime attractions include riverboat excursions on Pittsburgh’s waterways and Kennywood, an amusement park sou...
Professional sports teams in Pittsburgh, including the Steelers and Pirates, issued statements of condolences and support following Saturday's shooting. Pittsburgh Steelers We send our thoughts and prayers to those affected by this morning's tragedy in Pittsburgh. We will continue to ...
On the same day, the Penguins dropped a 5-2 decision against the Chicago Blackhawks, and that put their fate in the hands of other teams. That team specifically was the Montreal Canadiens. In order to stay alive in the playoff race, the Penguins would need the Canadiens to beat the New...
teams in the Top 25.Pitt's resurgence into the rankings also has them bowl eligible already with six games left to play.Freshman quarterback Eli Holstein and junior running back Desmond Reid are helping lead the Pitt offense under new offensive coordinator Kade Bell.Holstein has thrown for ...
Pittsburgh's dedication to sports has a long history. All of its major professional sports teams—the Steelers of the National Football League, the Penguins of the National Hockey League, and the Pirates share the same team colors, the official city colors of black and gold. This tradition of...
Home Sports Basketball The History of Basketball in the 1930s When the 1930s began, basketball was only 39 years old. College basketball dominated the scene, while professional teams were struggling with Depression-era financial concerns. The 1930s were the lean years of basketball. Basketball we...