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Pittsburgh Pirates' team dog has a new name
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The Pittsburgh Pirates have a new team dog and now we know its name will be Slugger! The votes have been counted in the contest to pick the team dog's new name and with 31% of the vote, the people have spoken and chosen Slugger over Bandit, Rookie, and Homer. The Pirates have again teamed up with Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, which is building a training facility in Western Pennsylvania, will train the pup to pair with a military veteran in need. "Fans can expect to see the furry future service dog at Pirates games and community events, including the Mental Health Action Game May 3," the team. "The engagement with fans will expose the pup to the socialization needed to become a service dog."Last year's team dog, Bucco, was paired with a local veteran in September 2023. He was the team's first Pirate Pup. Bucco was selected by the fans over Homer, Rookie and Jolly.
Many Pittsburgh Marathon runners take on race for personal reasons
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Marathon weekend concluded Sunday, as 20,000 people raced across Pittsburgh in the marathon, half marathon, and relay. A little rain didn't stop them, and many had their own personal reasons for crossing the finish line.The race was on, bright and early, with runners, young and old, taking to the streets in downtown Pittsburgh. Related: 2 Americans take first-place honors at 2024 Pittsburgh MarathonCarey Fittipaldo of South Fayette was one of them, who never thought she could do it after a battle with lung cancer."My family was very encouraging and wanted me to be able to do this...
Wesley Kiptoo wins Pittsburgh's Half Marathon again; Becomes first 3x winner
PITTSBURGH — It's a first in the history of the Pittsburgh Half Marathon. Wesley Kiptoo is the first runner to win the race three times in a row. The Kenyan finished the race at 1:01:31, just short of his Pittsburgh record-setting 1:01:25 time. "I feel like I'm back again,"...
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WPIAL to hold eligibility hearing for Aliquippa football transfer Jamar Allen
The WPIAL will hold an eligibility hearing for Aliquippa sophomore Jamar Allen, an all-conference football player who transferred there from North Hills. WPIAL executive director Scott Seltzer said the North Hills administration didn’t endorse the transfer in paperwork, raising questions of athletic intent. “North Hills didn’t sign off,” Seltzer...
4th grader from Mars finishes inside top 10 of Pittsburgh 5K
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A fourth grade student from the Mars Area School District ran quite the race over the weekend during the Pittsburgh 5K!The school district shared on social media that 10-year-old Ellie Spaulding ran the race in 20 minutes and 49 seconds, good enough to finish inside the top ten of all contestants in the female division!More than 2,500 runners competed in the female division and Spaulding's 20:49 was good enough for the 69th best among all runners in all divisions!Last year, Ellie completed the race in just over 25 minutes, improving her time this year by over four minutes!It was a busy marathon weekend as 20,000 people raced across Pittsburgh in the marathon, half marathon, and relay.
High school roundup for May 7, 2024: East Allegheny clinches playoff spot with walk-off win
Ryan Rupert hit a walk-off sacrifice fly in the bottom of the seventh inning as East Allegheny clinched a Section 3-3A baseball playoff spot with a 2-1 win over Freeport on the last day of section play. Winning pitcher Michael Cahill struck out 14 and Joe Connors went 2 for...
Notre Dame lands power forward from Pittsburgh
NOTRE DAME, Ind. -- The transfer portal was profitable for the Irish Monday as they signed All-ACC power forward Liatu King from Pittsburgh. King comes to the Irish following four years with the Panthers. She is only one of three ACC players that averaged a double-double last season with 18.8 points and 10.4 rebounds per game.
NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament First Round-Pittsburgh Practice
Mar 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Adou Thiero (3) receives the ball during the NCAA first round practice session at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Crews remove bleachers at Beeghly ahead of renovations
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Crews started removing the old wooden bleachers Tuesday from the gym where the Penguins play. They’re to be replaced by seats with backs, which will provide more room for fans and be safer. The old bleachers were first installed in the early 70s. It’s...
'Questioning my whole existence': Runners reflect after Pittsburgh Marathon weekend
The last time Nate Platt ran anything was in elementary school in the late 1980s. Over the weekend, he completed his first 5K race. Platt and over 42,000 other participants have been reflecting on their experiences and recovering after the Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon weekend. The 5K race was Saturday as a preview to the 26.2-mile main event on Sunday.
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