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Skillz and Drillz offers youth football option to players in New Kensington
When the covid pandemic hit in 2020, people had a lot of free time and used it in myriad ways. James Threatte of New Kensington used his free time to come up with a solution to a problem he observed in his community. Threatte looked at the Burrell and Deer...
WPIAL clinched: Softball playoff qualifiers through April 24, 2024
The WPIAL softball playoff field is starting to fill up as the regular season winds down. Coverage of the 2024 WPIAL softball playoffs here on TribHSSN.TribLive.com starts with the brackets being unveiled during the Playoff Pairings Show on Thursday, May 9. The top four teams in each section qualify for...
Evgeni Malkin, McDonald's restaurants donate nearly $100,000 to Ronald McDonald House
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Evgeni Malkin has teamed up with McDonald's and made a donation of nearly $100,000 to the Ronald McDonald House as part of his 'I'm Score for Kids' initiative.Malkin announced he was committed to donating $710 for each point he scored this season.He scored 67 points, bringing his donation amount to $47,570 and several McDonald's restaurants are matching that donation. Since the start of the 2022 season, Malkin and McDonald's have donated $213,000 to the charity. "We are incredibly grateful to have this support," said Eleanor Reigel, CEO of Ronald McDonald house Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown. "The generosity that is shared through this program brings families much-needed comfort and support when they are far from home with their sick child."The money raised and donated helps the Ronald McDonald House give families who travel for medical care a place they can call home and provide warm meals, daily essentials, and a safe environment.
Talk Pittsburgh Links: April 23, 2024
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Rick’s Racing Roundup: Rain Cooperates to Launch Season at Area Tracks
Despite unfavorable weather most of the week, the rain stopped long enough on Friday for Lernerville Speedway to get their 2024 season underway. Despite the cooler temps, a good crowd filled the stands along with a full pit area for the first Fab 4 racing program of the season. The track was in great shape and fans were treated to some great racing all evening.
High school roundup for April 24, 2024: Plum knocks off Shaler
Riley Stephans struck out nine and allowed one unearned run in seven innings to lead Plum to a 4-1 win over Shaler in Section 1-5A softball Wednesday. Liana Yusko crushed a solo homer in the first and finished with two RBIs and Danielle Pici went 2 for 4 with an RBI for the Mustangs (8-4, 5-3). Olivia Sachs tripled and scored for the Titans (9-2, 6-2) .
Sports marketing grants announced by Shapiro Administration
The 2024 U.S. Women’s Open in Lancaster, the 2025 U.S. Men’s Open in Oakmont, and the 2026 World Cup in Philadelphia prove that Pennsylvania is a destination for world class sporting events. Monda...
Marshall transfer Cameron Crawford commits to Duquesne coach Dru Joyce
Dru Joyce received his first verbal commitment as Duquesne’s head coach Wednesday when 6-foot-5 guard Cameron Crawford announced on X his plans to transfer from Marshall and enroll this year. Crawford, a native of Hoover, Ala., is approaching his redshirt junior season after spending the past three years at...
'Playing for him': This Oakmont baseball player continues grandfather's legacy on the field
ASHBURNHAM — Just like any other baseball field, the grass at Dennis Driscoll Park is green, the dirt is brown, and the foul lines are white. But for Johnny Losordo, this isn’t just any other ballpark. ...
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