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Pitt announces start times for five upcoming games this fall
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The University of Pittsburgh has announced starting kickoff times for five of its football team's games this upcoming season. Pitt's schedule was released earlier this year, but we now know that the team will have at least four of its games broadcast nationally.When Pitt kicks off its season on August 31 against Kent State at Acrisure Stadium, kickoff will be at 12:00 Noon and the game will air on ESPNU. On September 7, Pitt will play at Cincinnati with a 12:00 Noon kickoff and the game will be broadcast on either ESPN or ESPN2. The Backyard Brawl is back in...
Dr. Kathi Elliott, Gwen’s Girls Executive Director Wins Pittsburgh Steelers’ Changemaker Award
Gwen’s Girls CEO touts early success of diversion program for Allegheny County youth. Kathi Elliott, Ph.D., the CEO of inspirational nonprofit organization Gwen’s Girls, was surprised as “all get out” when she was named the recipient of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Inspire Change Changemaker Award. The annual award is presented to an individual for their work in support of social justice in the Alleghany County region.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 29, 2024
Norwin (10-10) vs. Seneca Valley (20-1) at Lilley Field, 1 p.m. Armstrong (17-3) vs. Thomas Jefferson (12-7) at Lilley Field, 2:15 p.m. Elizabeth Forward (19-1) vs. Hampton (17-3) at Lilley Field, 4:30 p.m. Class 3A. Championship. Friday’s schedule. Mohawk (17-5) vs. South Park (19-1) at Lilley Field, 3:30 p.m.
Delaware Football adds Pitt to growing list of Power-5 opponents
Delaware Football has added another Power 5 conference opponent as they continue to build their first schedules as a member of the Football Bowl Subdivision. The Blue Hens announced they will face the University of Pittsburgh on Saturday, September 1, 2029, at Acrisure Stadium, home of the Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Pittsburgh introduces professional women’s soccer team set to play in 2025
In 1998, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds Soccer Club brought the professional soccer scene to the Steel City. The club plays in the Eastern Conference of the USL Championship, the second tier of the American soccer pyramid. Since 2013, the Riverhounds have played their home games at the 5,000-seat Highmark Stadium, located in Station Square. Within the next year, Highmark Stadium will make room for new players.
Top-seeded Elizabeth Forward flexes muscles in WPIAL Class 4A final win over Hampton
There’s been plenty of heartbreak over the last three years, but this time, Shelby Telegdy and the Elizabeth Forward softball team were not going to be denied. The top-seeded Warriors showed why they’ve been the favorite in WPIAL Class 4A softball all season. Their strong hitting, pitching and...
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