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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.
With explosive growth, girls' flag football may soon be a sanctioned high school sport in Pa.
PITTSBURGH — Oakland Catholic senior Eve Majewski has envisioned Pennsylvania becoming the next state to sanction girls' flag football as a high school sport. "I've been playing flag football long before it's been a high school thing," she said. "And all I've ever wanted was for this to be a real recognized sport. It shows how much the game is growing."
Vitalant blood drive scheduled at PNC Park will offer donors a pair of Pirates tickets
PITTSBURGH ― While donating blood is a good way to support community members in need any time of the year, the return of an annual promotion may be the incentive some donors need to voluntarily face a needle. Vitalant has announced it is again partnering with the Pittsburgh Pirates...
Trib 10: Power-ranked teams building momentum as playoffs approach
Once again, the power teams in WPIAL softball finished strong. Last week, there was only one change in the softball power rankings. This week, outside of one team moving up two spots and another falling two spots, the Trib 10 remains the same. A strong field is set to begin...
Pitt's Bill Fralic lends local flavor to Croatian American Hall of Fame
The 2024 inductees to the Croatian American Sports Hall of Fame include many names with local connections, including Pitt football great Bill Fralic and his agent, who was an outstanding athlete himself. Plus, a slow-pitch softball star known as King Kong. The CAS-HOF’s selection committee announced the following area inductees:...
WPIAL clinched: Boys volleyball playoff qualifiers through May 8, 2024
The WPIAL boys volleyball regular season has one night left as the district playoff field sits at 24 with two possible additions Thursday. The top four teams in each section qualify for the district postseason. Here is the latest list of teams that have qualified for the playoffs through Wednesday.
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...
In duel of aces, Frazier tops Jeannette to clinch section title
In a thrilling showdown between two softball powerhouses, Frazier emerged victorious over Jeannette, 1-0, on Monday. The win secured the section title for the Commodores, propelling them into sole possession of first place. Both pitchers showcased their dominance, making quick work of opposing lineups. The Jayhawks’ Grace Stein struck out...
‘Last Chance’ to qualify for WPIAL track and field championships
With the WPIAL track and field championships set for Wednesday at Slippery Rock University, athletes have one last opportunity to qualify. There are at least three “Last Chance meets” that will be held over the next two days. Norwin and Pine-Richland will host two events Thursday, and West Mifflin will host Friday.
After coming up short twice, Knoch girls track and field team aims for WPIAL title
Two years ago, the Knoch girls track and field team qualified for the WPIAL Class 2A semifinals. The Lady Knights came up just short of their goal to advance to the finals. Last spring, Knoch broke through as one of the final four. The Knights beat Derry, but Winchester Thurston and Quaker Valley stopped Knoch and relegated them to third place.
'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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