Year in review: 2024's biggest sports stories
It was a year full of headlines for sports in the Pittsburgh area.
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It was a year full of headlines for sports in the Pittsburgh area.
The FBI issued a notice to sports leagues earlier this month informing teams and players of recent burglaries targeting professional athletes.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and their struggling defense could be at full strength for the regular-season finale against Cincinnati.
The Steelers have already clinched a playoff spot.
Sidney Crosby broke Mario Lemieux's Pittsburgh franchise career record for assists on Michael Bunting's power-play goal and the Penguins beat the New York Islanders 3-2 on Sunday night.
Casey Cizikas and Anders Lee each scored twice and the New York Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday announced the names of the 15 modern-era finalists who advanced from a group of 25 to the final stage of voting.
Scottie Scheffler withdrew from The Sentry, the winners-only tournament Jan. 2-5 in Kapalua Resort after he injured his hand on a broken glass.
Greg Gumbel, the renowned CBS Sports anchor and commentator, has died of cancer at the age of 78.
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
Toledo beat Pittsburgh 48-46 in a BCS-record six overtimes at the GameAbove Sports Bowl at Ford Field on Thursday.
Backup Kenny Pickett will likely get the start as quarterback after the Eagles officially ruled Jalen Hurts out from Sunday's game as he heals from a concussion and left finger injury.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are reeling following a 29-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
For the third time in the team's history, the Steelers played in a major matchup against the Chiefs on Christmas Day.
Patrick Mahomes passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns and the Kansas City Chiefs locked up the top seed in the AFC for the fourth time in seven seasons with a 29-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The two-time Super Bowl champion played 12 seasons for the black and gold as a linebacker.
After 30 years, Bill Hillgrove is stepping away from the booth as the voice on Steelers Radio Network.
Hillgrove will continue calling Pitt football and basketball but will be stepping away from Steelers Radio duties.
The development is expected to include retail space plus a parking deck for the complex that would be available for special event parking.
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin said it would be a "dream" to finish his career playing for his hometown team.
A man has died after his vehicle flipped over into a Pittsburgh-area creek on Monday night, authorities said.
Richard and Rita Zajko were murdered inside their home in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania, on New Year's Eve in 2022.
A dog named Hennessy survived the crash that killed her owner in West Virginia. An animal shelter asked the internet for help finding her next of kin.
A 3-year-old eating outside with her family was killed when a teen crashed into the outdoor dining area, police in Beachwood, Ohio, said.
Road closures will be in place ahead of the America250PA concert at Point State Park on Saturday, June 27.
President Trump took the stage at the Mack Trucks plant in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, rallying in front of hundreds of supporters in a wide-ranging campaign-style speech.
A Pittsburgh councilman is tossing around the idea of taxing "skill games."
A Democratic push is underway in Harrisburg to redefine how immigration enforcement operates in Pennsylvania, though it is facing significant opposition.
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh cyclist Jeff Koontz is pedaling from Oceanside, California to Atlantic City, New Jersey in just 12 days all for the KDKA Turkey Fund!
Boaz takes us to the heart of this tradition turned festival to see how they are getting ready to celebrate "Boom on the Bridge!"
How well do Heather and Daisy know the iconic music of Carole King? The cast of "Beautiful" find out!
Carole King's journey from being an up-and-coming songwriter in Brooklyn to one of the most influential artists of all-time is the story at the heart of "Beautiful." Now, it's made its return to Pittsburgh and the stars joined PTL for an inside look!
Heather and Daisy talk about the new Paul Skenes x Sheetz partnership, and so much more!
The school board in McKeesport has called a special meeting on Wednesday to decide the future of its football coaching staff.
Delta-8 is unregulated and untested, and more and more users are paying the price.
A family in Whitehall says nearly 30 years after a freak accident changed their lives forever, they are looking for help.
Many families with children attending schools in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said they are trying to figure out the logic behind their upcoming tuition bills.
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
The NHL's Board of Governors gave unanimous approval of the sale of the Penguins to the Hoffmann Family of Companies this week.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Cole Young hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning in his first major league game in his hometown to lift the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Wyndham Clark endured booing all weekend at Shinnecock Hills for his actions at last year's U.S. Open. After clinching the win on Sunday, Clark said he's ready for his redemption tour.
Wyndham Clark began the final round up six shots, but ended up winning by just one, securing his second U.S. Open title in four years.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
Road closures will be in place ahead of the America250PA concert at Point State Park on Saturday, June 27.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest is officially underway, aiming to create a safer and welcoming South Side.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Locals spent Saturday at the Carrie Blast Furnaces for a day of sampling dozens of local beers and cocktails.
We're seeing new testimony from Bill Gates on his relationship with convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. The billionaire spoke to lawmakers behind closed doors earlier this month.
President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony for a landmark housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins, saying he will not sign the legislation into law until lawmakers pass an elections bill known as the SAVE America Act.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
Pittsburgh cyclist Jeff Koontz is pedaling from Oceanside, California to Atlantic City, New Jersey in just 12 days all for the KDKA Turkey Fund!
This week's waiting child is 16-year-old Logan, and he has a passion for life and for football. Logan and Mikey stopped by the Steelers Hall of Honor at Acrisure Stadium for a special tour!
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.
