Superstitions, Some Wacky, Give Penguins Players, Fans Source Of Stability & Consistency
Superstitions are nothing new in sports.
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Superstitions are nothing new in sports.
Right-hander Gerrit Cole hit a three-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates broke the game open in the eighth inning on Thursday for a 8-3 victory and a series sweep against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
How confident is one Monroeville restaurant the Pittsburgh Penguins will win game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals? They're willing to bet your meal on it.
Nothing will keep Pirates player Ryan Vogelsong away from PNC Park, not even taking a pitch straight to the head.
A rule specific to soccer is allowing a Pittsburgh Riverhounds fan favorite to return for their next home match.
Ben Roethlisberger missed a training day this week for a good reason!
Jeremy Roenick joins "The Fan Morning Show" and fired back at Pittsburgh Penguins fans that slam him on social media.
David Freese hit a long two-run home run to cap a four-run fifth inning, Sean Rodriguez also homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night.
CBS Sports on-course reporter Dottie Pepper looks at the DEAN & DELUCA Invitational, to take place at the revered Colonial Country Club.
Despite some other major events going on, Colin Dunlap can't stop thinking about the Steelers-Bengals rivalry.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are headed home for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference final.
Gregory Polanco hit a three-run homer and drove in a career-best five runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates rolled by the Arizona Diamondbacks 12-1 on Tuesday night.
All-America running back James Conner was an unstoppable force for the Pitt Panthers, until he faced the battle of his life.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed Ryan Vogelsong on the disabled list after a scary incident on Monday.
The Pittsburgh Penguins face a do-or-die situation in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Joe Starkey of Starkey, Miller and Mueller conducted an interview with Steelers safety Troy Polamalu about the pursuit of the perfect game prior to the Ravens game.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off of their first win of the season, and the Baltimore Ravens are coming off of a tough loss to the Green Bay Packers. With vengeance on their mind, the Steelers are thankful that they have more than enough healthy bodies to take on the defending Super Bowl champions.
Steelers rookie running back Le'Veon Bell has definitely noticed that the NFL game is a lot faster than the college game as running lanes close much more quickly.
The Prediction Machine offers his tip for your Week 7 NFL picks.
Steelers linebacker Larry Foote joined Andrew Fillipponi for his weekly show at Monte Cello's, and looked ahead to the Ravens game.
The Glassport Police Department is investigating after a dog brutally attacked a young boy this past weekend.
It's crunch time for the NFL draft, and while preparations are underway on the North Shore, work is expected to start this weekend at Point State Park.
A couple, already accused of inappropriate conduct wth a minor, is accused of stealing money from their employer.
Families in Fayette County are demanding answers after they said their SNAP food benefits vanished from their accounts this month.
Just weeks before the NFL draft, the Downtown Neighbors Alliance has cut ties with its executive director and may be folding up its tent.
Pittsburgh-area lawmakers are responding to President Trump's warning that "a whole civilization will die" if Iran doesn't make a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his 8 p.m. Eastern deadline. KDKA's Chris Hoffman reports.
Those who gathered on Tuesday said the push for drop boxes will continue.
President Trump posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."
President Trump and top national security officials shed new light on the daring rescues of two American airmen who were shot down over Iran last week.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
Sheetz is expanding further into the Midwest, with plans to open 100 stores in Indiana over the next decade.
The Pirates' home schedule starts on Friday, so how can fans save money on tickets, food, and other deals at PNC Park?
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
Our friend, Dr. Natalie Gentile, is back in the PTL studios and she's here to tell you what your walk says about your health!
Growing up, The Dirt Cup was Zac Coughlin's favorite after-school snack, and now he's taken that passion to create a sweet treat here in Pittsburgh that is giving him national attention!
Inside the National Aviary, the magic and music of a bygone era will fill the space, blurring the line between concert and experience. The Peanut Butter and Jam Sessions from Chatham Baroque will take place later this month, and two of the artists joined us on PTL!
Team PTL's Daisy Jade paid a visit to the Children's Home of Pittsburgh, who are celebrating their 25th anniversary of their beloved gala, which will have a very Pittsburgh spin on it this year!
The first nonstop flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to LAX is in the books, and Pittsburgh Today Live hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield talk about that and more in today's PTL Chat!
Just weeks before the NFL draft, the Downtown Neighbors Alliance has cut ties with its executive director and may be folding up its tent.
Data obtained by KDKA Investigates shows the dramatic increase in arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Pittsburgh area.
A new homeless encampment has popped up on Pittsburgh's North Side.
A Sewickley Hills man said he's left without a usable driveway because PennDOT cannot get it right.
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Nick Castellanos hit a two-run double, Jake Cronenworth added a two-run homer and the San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The 9th overall pick signed an extension that runs through the 2034 season.
The Pitt Panthers currently hold a 21-9 record this season, and with a high-flying offense, they're looking to make their move.
Reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes put together his second straight solid start, keeping San Diego hitless until the sixth inning of the Pittsburgh Pirates' 7-1 win over the Padres.
Sheetz is expanding further into the Midwest, with plans to open 100 stores in Indiana over the next decade.
The event kicks off on April 22 with the reopening of the renovated Market Square.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
The Steelers will offer fans multiple ways to engage with the team during the NFL draft.
The event kicks off on April 22 with the reopening of the renovated Market Square.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
Fred Rogers Productions and Little Dot Studios teamed up to bring the beloved children's show to YouTube.
The first stop on Boone's new tour will be at PPG Paints Arena on July 7.
The Glassport Police Department is investigating after a dog brutally attacked a young boy this past weekend. Lauren Linder reports.
It's crunch time for the NFL draft, and while preparations are underway on the North Shore, work is expected to start this weekend at Point State Park. Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor said he's confident and excited about the big event. Chris Hoffman reports.
An Allegheny County man and his wife, already accused of inappropriate conduct wth a minor, are now accused of stealing thousands of dollars from their employer.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Here's what's new at Kennywood this season
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
