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Pittsburgh Pirates need help naming new team dog
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a new team dog, and the organization is asking for help naming the new pup.The Pirates have again teamed up with Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs to introduce 2024's team dog. Now, the organization needs your help in finding a name for him. The four options are Rookie, Bandit, Homer and Slugger.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 said in a news release on Tuesday. "The engagement with fans will expose the pup to the socialization needed to become a service dog."Voting is open through May 4, and the winning name will be announced on May 6, the team announced. 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.
SportsNet Pittsburgh launches direct-to-consumer streaming service
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - SportsNet Pittsburgh, the regional sports network home to Pittsburgh Penguins and Pittsburgh Pirates broadcasts, has announced the launch of SNP 360, a direct-to-consumer streaming service.Fans who subscribe to SNP 360 directly will be charged $17.99 per month. Those who already have SportsNet Pittsburgh through a participating TV provider can authenticate into the SNP 360 app, according to a press release given by SportsNet Pittsburgh."We're thrilled to expand our availability for Pittsburgh sports fans," said Sean McGrail, President & CEO of SportsNet Pittsburgh. "Today's fan needs to be able to access their favorite teams seamlessly, and we're excited to now offer the option to watch SportsNet Pittsburgh via direct subscription. Our existing cable and satellite subscribers also continue to be able to stream with their TV provider credentials for no extra cost."The subscription includes access to the SportsNet Pittsburgh and SportsNet Pittsburgh+ TV channels, which can be streamed directly on desktop, mobile and connected TV devices.
WPIAL clinched: Softball playoff qualifiers through April 29, 2024
The WPIAL softball playoff field is filling up as the regular season winds down. Coverage of the 2024 WPIAL softball playoffs here on TribHSSN starts with the brackets being unveiled during the Playoff Pairings Show on Thursday, May 9. The top four teams in each section qualify for the postseason....
Free golf camp teaches Pittsburgh-area kids how to play
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Kids in the Pittsburgh area who've never been exposed to golf are getting a chance to learn the sport and about the careers that support it.The William H. Curtis Golf Camp for Youth in East Liberty offers a free camp for kids ages 5 to 14 at Mount Ararat's Community Activity Center in East Liberty. The children learn how to play inside and then have an opportunity to play outside on a golf course.The program's founder and director, Dr. William H. Curtis, is also a senior pastor at Mount Ararat Baptist Church. "It's what we would call...
Pittsburgh-area cancer patient granted wish of seeing Pittsburgh Pirates play at PNC Park
SHARPSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) - A little joy was brought to Larry Pilarski and his family Monday afternoon, thanks to the Twilight Wish Foundation and the Pittsburgh Pirates.Pilarski, his wife, children and grandchildren were granted the wish to see the Pirates play this Sunday and sit right behind home plate at PNC Park.Missy Counahan, the Allegheny County Chapter Director of the Twilight Wish Foundation, says that it is a privilege to grant wishes like this to deserving seniors like Pilarski."We get more than we give when we do these wishes," said Counahan. "We do this because we love geriatrics and we...
Freshman pitcher Shelby Novak helps Burrell softball lock up 18th straight playoff appearance
Shelby Novak said she wasn’t sure if she wanted to continue pitching. She had battled in the circle since she was 7 and was there in junior high and travel softball. “I wanted to quit pitching and just be an outfielder because I was thinking down the road for college, but I decided to stick with it,” said Novak, a freshman and starting pitcher for the Burrell softball team that finished Section 1-3A play Monday evening with a 5-3 win over rival Deer Lakes at Bon Air Elementary and clinched a playoff berth for the 18th straight season.
Hussey sets home run record, WVU baseball throttles Pitt 11-1 at PNC Park
PITTSBURGH — Showcased on a national network in a major league ballpark, the West Virginia Mountaineers looked more like a professional ball club Tuesday night at PNC Park. WVU (27-16, 14-7 Big 12) handily defeated the Pitt Panthers (18-23, 5-16 ACC) 11-1 in seven innings Tuesday night in downtown Pittsburgh.
A look at the Pittsburgh Marathon course
PITTSBURGH — As runners prepare to lace up their sneakers for Sunday's Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, Action News 4 has a look at the course. VIDEO ABOVE: Cancer survivor celebrates remission by running Pittsburgh Marathon. The 26.2-mile race kicks off with the handcycle division at 6:50 a.m. on...
Former Penn State, Pittsburgh quarterback visits Syracuse football
Syracuse, N.Y. —Syracuse football hosted Pittsburgh quarterback Christian Veilleux for an official visit last weekend. Veilleux started five games for Pitt last season, including Syracuse’s 28-13 win over the Panthers at Yankee Stadium last season. Veilleux completed 51.1% of his passes last season, throwing for 1,179 yards, seven touchdowns and eight interceptions.
Junior trio leads Burrell softball team to key victory over Deer Lakes
Three was the magic number for the Burrell softball team in its Section 1-3A clash with rival Deer Lakes Monday evening at Bon Air Elementary. The top three in the batting order, that is. Those three — shortstop Pyper Ferres, catcher Bella Stewart and third baseman Braelyn Jones — went...
Trib HSSN baseball team of the week for April 28, 2024
Trib HSSN baseball team of the week: Valley Vikings. Coach: Jim Basilone (eighth season) Records: Valley is 5-3 in Section 3-3A, 10-4 overall. #Earned: It was a perfect week for Valley, which swept its second section series of the season with two wins over Eat Allegheny, 4-2 on Monday and 8-1 on Tuesday. The wins were sweet after the Vikings were swept last season by the Wildcats. On Wednesday, Valley finished off a nonsection win over Greensburg Salem, 6-2. The game was started in March but suspended because of snow. Then on Thursday, the Vikings raised some eyebrows by handing Serra Catholic its first loss of the season in another nonsection tilt, 5-4, giving Valley five straight wins and victories in seven of its last nine games.
NCAA Football: Florida State at Pittsburgh
Nov 4, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; A Florida State Seminoles helmet on the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Week for April 29, 2024
Trib HSSN softball player of the week – Mackenzie Reese. #Earned: The senior swung a big stick in four section wins that moved Hampton closer to a section championship after finishing in third place a year ago. In a Monday doubleheader sweep of Ambridge, Reese was a combined 5 for 7 with three runs scored, two RBIs, three doubles and a triple. Two days later against North Catholic, she was 2 for 3 with a double and a run scored in a 10-run victory. Finally, in a key section triumph over Montour, Reese was 1 for 2 with a triple, two runs scored and three RBIs as the Talbots remained alone in first place in Section 3-4A with a convincing win over the Spartans. A victory Wednesday at Chartiers Valley will clinch an outright section championship for Reese and the Talbots.
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