Former RMU player charged in massive college basketball point-shaving scheme
Former Robert Morris University basketball player Markeese Hastings is accused of taking bribes to throw games.
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Former Robert Morris University basketball player Markeese Hastings is accused of taking bribes to throw games.
Brandin Cummings scored 23 points for Pitt in a 89-66 win over Georgia Tech, snapping a three-game losing streak.
Malik Reneau scored 28 points and made all 10 of his free throws as Miami erased a 10-point halftime deficit and defeated Pittsburgh 76-69 on Tuesday night in an Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams.
Damarco Minor scored 18 points and hit a game-winning 3-pointer as time expired to rally Pittsburgh past Ohio State 67-66 on Friday, handing the Buckeyes their first loss of the season.
West Virginia beat Pittsburgh 71-49 on Thursday night in the 192nd Backyard Brawl.
Pitt jumped out to a 27-10 lead in the first 10 minutes and held on for a 78-66 win on Monday night.
Four high school basketball games are being played at PPG Paints Arena on December 22.
Honor Huff leads West Virginia to a 73-65 victory over Campbell on Thursday night.
Pittsburgh pushed for a WNBA team, but the city wasn't rewarded with one during the latest round of expansion.
The Los Angeles Lakers selected Adou Thiero in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft in Brooklyn on Thursday.
Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton, who had been playing with a strained calf, went down in the first quarter and would not return.
T.J. and Megan McConnell are one of three active brother-sister duos in the NBA and WNBA.
The Aliquippa school board voted against renewing Nick Lackovich's contract as boys basketball coach.
Nick Lackovich said he was blindsided when the Aliquippa school board voted against renewing his contract as boys basketball coach.
Overall, Lackovich had a record of 185-41 across two stints as Aliquippa's head coach.
Mike Patrick called countless college football and basketball games, and is best known for his work on ESPN's "Sunday Night Football" from 1987 through 2005.
McConnell, who played at Duquesne University and Chartiers Valley, finished her college career with the Dukes in second place on the program's all-time scoring list.
Andy Toole and Robert Morris had a banner season this past year, winning the Horizon League and making it to the NCAA Tournament.
Archbishop Wood was eyeing the history books, but South Fayette had other things in mind.
The announcement comes a week after the Red Flash played in March Madness for the first time since 1990.
A basketball clinic for youth was hosted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in Pittsburgh.
Amarr Knox's layup with a second left lifted Alabama State to its first NCAA Tournament win, 70-68 over Saint Francis (PA) in a matchup of No. 16 seeds at the First Four.
Everyone likes a good Cinderella story, and Robert Morris University is going to the ball this Friday.
The winner of the game will be a No. 16 seed and face Auburn.
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association recently ruled the game as a double-forfeit.
A Washington County man was sentenced to up to 60 years in prison for raping a 12-year-old, officials said.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Ohio's first-ever Buc-ee's is set to open later this year.
Usually, before a major storm, people race to pick up necessities like groceries, paper goods, medication and salt.
A public official and a police department employee in Ohio Township are accused of publicly engaging in a sex act in front of children.
A winter storm is heading for Pittsburgh, and while it's currently expected to dump a widespread 6 to 12 inches, those totals are likely to increase.
A major snowstorm is on the way, and it's set to arrive on Saturday evening in western Pennsylvania.
A Washington County man was sentenced to up to 60 years in prison for raping a 12-year-old, officials said.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
The conversation surrounding rising utility costs and data centers continued in Harrisburg this week.
Andrew Johnson is the latest in a series of pardoned Jan. 6 riot defendants to face new criminal charges.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
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Wheek Care Guinea Pig Rescue is here to tell us why these pint-sized pets pack a whole lot of heart.
Chef Bill Fuller is sharing some of Alta Via's newest vegetarian dishes.
Sometimes the best way to get in shape is to stop being polite, pick up some sticks and make a whole lot of noise.
If January has you feeling gray, there's a new pop-up that's anything but.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
Controversy has been swirling in the Woodland Hills School District since November.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
The award is given annually to the top high school football quarterback from western Pennsylvania.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Tommy Novak and Evgeni Malkin each had a goal and an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Calgary Flames 4-1.
Boden Kapke scored 19 points and his 3-pointer with 22 seconds left was the game-winning basket as Boston College left Pittsburgh in the ACC cellar with a 65-62 win.
The Steelers will have six games against 2025 playoff teams.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The country music superstar will headline an invite-only concert at the Rivers Casino the night before the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
This weekend, the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh is bringing back one of the most popular exhibits for a fourth time.
Meghan Schiller joins us to talk about her latest story.
Getting your will or legacy plans in order is something most of us avoid, and the cost of getting help can make it even harder to start.
Today's good news.
Chef Alekka shows us how to make a braised leek tart.
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.
