Is The Big East Back?
The Big East, with six NCAA Tournament teams, including Villanova and Xavier as #1 seeds, has reestablished itself as an elite conference.
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2017 Big East Basketball Tournament Preview
The Big East Tournament may seem like Villanova's for the taking, but Butler and others will challenge them come tipoff Wednesday.
The Big East Is Alive And Well While Former Programs…Not So Much
When the conference fell apart two years ago, the strength of the Big East conference was in serious doubt. Two years later, the conference has six representatives in the NCAA Tournament.
Pitt Hoops Receives NCAA APR Public Recognition Award
For the third time in four years, the Pitt men's basketball program received public recognition from the NCAA for ranking among the nation's top 10 percent of all 351 men's basketball teams based on its Academic Progress Rate.
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Pitt QBs Tom Savage & Chad Voytik Preview Upcoming Season
While in a competition for the same starting Quarterback job, Tom Savage and Chad Voytik took some time out of their schedule to stop by with Starkey, Miller and Fillipponi and talk about the upcoming season.
Panther Hollow: Thomas, Defense Need Divine Debut
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) -- Ask any Pitt fan to name the team's most indispensable player--which our own Chris Peak did not long ago--and, chances are, defensive tackle Aaron Donald will be named without much hesitation. But linebacker Todd Thomas can't be far behind.
Pitt Coach Jamie Dixon: ACC Is Where It's At
Pitt men's basketball head coach takes a moment to celebrate the Panthers' move to the ACC with Vinnie Richichi on Sportsradio 93.7 The Fan.
Pitt AD Pederson Looks To The Panthers' Future In The ACC
Pitt announces a contract extension for athletic director Steve Pederson, and hours later he joins Vinnie & Cook on Sportsradio 93.7 The Fan.
Old Big East To Become 'American Athletic Conference'
The conference announced the decision Wednesday after university presidents approved the new moniker earlier in the day.
Marquette Coach Buzz Williams Leads Team Despite Never Playing College Basketball
It's a rarity at this level, in any sport, for a head coach to have had no playing experience in college. It hasn't prevented Williams from guiding Marquette to the Sweet 16 the last two seasons and a 60-30 regular season record in the Big East.
Big East: One More Time, With Feeling
The death of the Big East as we know it hit home last week as 14 teams arrived at the World's Most Famous Arena (Connecticut was ineligible). Next season, the "Catholic 7" will be reportedly joined by Butler, Creighton, and Xavier in a basketball-only conference that has paid to keep the Big East name.
Five Things: Goodbye Big East, Buckeyes Win Big Ten, And West Coast Blues
Yesterday was a relatively drama-free Selection Sunday. Joe Lunardi was a perfect 68 for 68, as Middle Tennessee State, St. Mary's, Boise State, and La Salle claimed the final spots in the field. Louisville, Gonzaga, Kansas, and Indiana earned the top seeds.
Pitt Loses Final Big East Game To Syracuse, 62-59
NEW YORK (AP) — Neither Syracuse nor Pitt wanted to see its Big East tenure end in the quarterfinals of their last conference tournament.
Rothstein Files: Previewing The 9 Major Conference Tourneys With Predictions
Jim Larranaga's team has had a banner season, but they'll likely have to beat Duke for a second time this season -- this time with Ryan Kelly -- to reinforce their potential to go deep in the NCAA Tournament.
Seton Hall Defeats South Florida In OT In Opening Round Of Big East Tournament
The Seton Hall Pirates (15-17) waited until the final minute of regulation to make it interesting, but the team from South Orange rallied in overtime to a 46-42 victory over the South Florida Bulls (12-19).
Notre Dame To Join ACC Next Season
Notre Dame will join the Atlantic Coast Conference starting next season, a year earlier than expected, following the split among the Big East's football schools and seven Catholic schools that forming their own basketball-focused conference.
Colin Dunlap: Move To ACC Will Make Us All Forget
During this week, you will be inundated with columns written with a common theme --- how we should all be nostalgic and sentimental as the final Big East Conference basketball tournament (as we know it) will be played at Madison Square Garden.
Pitt Clinches Double Bye, To Open Big East Tournament Thursday
It's now on to the Big East Tournament for Pitt.
No. 20 Pitt Panthers End Regular Season With 81-66 Win Over DePaul
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — J.J. Moore scored 21 points off the bench and No. 20 Pitt shot a school-record 72 percent to beat DePaul 81-66 on Saturday in the Panthers' last Big East regular-season game.
Panther Hollow: So Who's Taking You To The Big Dance?
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) -- It was a performance to be remembered, though not necessarily a performance to be replicated.
Panther Hollow: A Freaky Friday In A Wednesday Night Win
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) -- One of the most common knocks against Jamie Dixon is he doesn't think outside his own metaphorical box, insisting all the basketball world's problems can be solved by simply boxing out. Imagine the surprise of his critics when, together, he and the Panthers did both.
Colin Dunlap: Pederson Did His Job, Now It's On The Fans
On Monday, Pitt's 2013 football schedule was unveiled and, more to the point, the portion of the schedule that will be played at Heinz Field was what jumped off the page.
Panthers' Late Surge Leads To 62-52 Win Over Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (AP) — Tray Woodall scored 14 points and led a late surge that sent No. 23 Pittsburgh to a 62-52 victory over No. 17 Cincinnati on Saturday, keeping the momentum going for one of the Big East's hottest teams.
Panther Hollow: Less Is Moore Up Front
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) -- There are players on Jamie Dixon's bench who, conceivably, could start for a number of Division I teams, and conventional wisdom says J.J. Moore is one. Should Dixon shake things up at forward?
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Rays' Ramirez delivers winning hit in 10th to beat Bucs 4-3
Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz failed to drive in a run after having an RBI in his first six major league games.
Code Orange air quality alert issued for Saturday
A Code Orange air quality alert has been issued for Saturday because of unhealthy levels of pollution for sensitive groups of people.
Man sentenced to at least 22 years in fatal July 4th shooting in downtown Pittsburgh
The judge sentenced Camerin Caldwell to serve 22 to 44 years in state prison.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Roe v. Wade overturned: Abortion-rights supporters rally in Pittsburgh
The Supreme Court stripped away the nation's constitutional protections for abortion that had stood for nearly a half-century.
Roller coaster enthusiasts flock to Kennywood for national convention
Coaster Con has been happening since 1978.
Roe. v Wade overturned: What's next in Pennsylvania?
The ruling returns the issue to the states. And here in Pennsylvania, it will be a hot-button issue for the foreseeable future.
Man suspected in 2 Ohio killings found dead in Alabama
Dante Rashad Hawes was found dead inside a vehicle in Falkville, Alabama.
Peters Township father headed to trial in death of his infant son
A father from Washington County will stand trial in the death of his infant son.
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Rays' Ramirez delivers winning hit in 10th to beat Bucs 4-3
Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz failed to drive in a run after having an RBI in his first six major league games.
Code Orange air quality alert issued for Saturday
A Code Orange air quality alert has been issued for Saturday because of unhealthy levels of pollution for sensitive groups of people.
Man sentenced to at least 22 years in fatal July 4th shooting in downtown Pittsburgh
The judge sentenced Camerin Caldwell to serve 22 to 44 years in state prison.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Roe v. Wade overturned: Abortion-rights supporters rally in Pittsburgh
The Supreme Court stripped away the nation's constitutional protections for abortion that had stood for nearly a half-century.
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Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Roe v. Wade overturned: Abortion-rights supporters rally in Pittsburgh
The Supreme Court stripped away the nation's constitutional protections for abortion that had stood for nearly a half-century.
Roe v. Wade overturned: What does the decision mean?
A Pennsylvania State University professor of law joins KDKA-TV to discuss.
Roe. v Wade overturned: What's next in Pennsylvania?
The ruling returns the issue to the states. And here in Pennsylvania, it will be a hot-button issue for the foreseeable future.
Roe v. Wade overturned: What's next in Pennsylvania?
KDKA's Andy Sheehan talks to lawmakers and looks ahead to the general election.
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Freshpet recalls dog food for possible salmonella contamination
Freshpet is recalling some of its dog food because of possible salmonella contamination.
Freshpet recalls dog food
Freshpet is recalling some of its dog food because of a possible salmonella contamination.
Wolf Administration suspends Pennsylvania's biodiesel fuel requirement
The suspension runs through July 26.
Schneider Electric recalling 1.4 million electrical panels due to burn hazard
Schneider Electric is recalling their electric panels.
Schneider Electric recalling 1.4 million electrical panels due to burn hazard
The recall affects panels manufactured between 2020 and 2022.
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That's A Wrap: June 24, 2022
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Congrats Bryan! The winner of our final Mad For Dad giveaway
The winner of our final Father's Day Mad for Dad giveaway is Bryan Walsh of Roschester!
HomeBrew Con has everything beer lovers need to know
John Holl, author, podcaster and beer enthusiast, is getting ready to explore HomeBrew Con!
The Clarks dropping new music
The Clarks drop by to talk about their new music and upcoming concert at Stage AE.
Pittsburgh Today Live Chat: June 24, 2022 (Pt. 1)
Pittsburgh Today Live's Mikey Hood and Celina Pompeani Mathison catch up on all the latest happenings and preview what's coming up on the show.
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Shelters, federal aid not enough to end homelessness in Allegheny County
There are currently more than 800 people in Allegheny County without a place to call home.
Mayor Gainey plans to walk East Carson Street after midnight this weekend
The weekend is coming and that means folks on the South Side are bracing for large crowds, and fearing the return of gun violence.
Greg Brown: Alford plea frees suspect in 1995 blaze that killed 3 firefighters
A man who spent nearly 20 years in prison for arson in the deaths of three Pittsburgh firefighters 27 years ago is free after entering a plea in which he maintains he did not set the fire.
KDKA Investigates: Child Youth Services facing big shortage of caseworkers
Child Youth Services caseloads are piling up without enough employees to do the job.
Report found Fern Hollow Bridge had 'major decay' just months before collapse
PennDOT had been withholding the report since the collapse.
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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
COVID vaccines for kids under 5 begin arriving at clinics
Local health care providers are waiting for COVID-19 vaccine shipments to arrive in western Pennsylvania.
As summer approaches, how can you keep sensitive skin safe from the sun?
While they may say "all-natural" or "chemical-free" that could be a misnomer.
CDC and FDA clear the way for COVID vaccines for kids under 5
Panels of outside vaccine advisers to the CDC and FDA both voted unanimously this week to back the shots from Moderna as well as Pfizer and BioNTech.
FDA advisers move a step closer on COVID vaccines for kids under 5
The FDA's panel of vaccine advisers voted unanimously that the benefits of Pfizer's and Moderna's shots outweigh the risks in young children.
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Rays' Ramirez delivers winning hit in 10th to beat Bucs 4-3
Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz failed to drive in a run after having an RBI in his first six major league games.
Steelers announce themes for 2022 regular season games
Included this season will be a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception.
Chavis stars with bat, defense, Pirates edge Cubs in 10
Michael Chavis sent the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Chicago Cubs 8-7 Thursday.
Steelers sign Kenny Pickett to 4-year rookie deal
Pickett was the last first-round pick to be signed.
'He's moved on, we've moved on:' Tomlin talks AB, Super Bowls, and the future on The Pivot
In a candid, enlightening 90-minute conversation, Mike Tomlin talked all things football, life, and legacy.
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Dick's Sporting Goods CEO announces travel expense reimbursement to employees seeking abortions in another state
Pittsburgh-based Dick's Sporting Goods' CEO has announced that the company will provide travel expense reimbursement for employees seeking abortion access.
Two more Pittsburgh Starbucks locations vote to unionize
This time it was Penn Center East and Eastside.
West Virginia's unemployment rate drops to 3.5% in May
The state's unemployment rate dipped one-tenth of a percent.
Developers reportedly looking to turn former Quality Inn into mixed use building
More details came out regarding the redevelopment of the hotel site in Oakland.
Artist renderings offer early look of new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
The new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital will stand 17-stories high and have 636 private patient rooms, officials said.
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The 'Scooby-Doo' Mystery Machine was listed on Airbnb and sold out fast
The novelty rental came and went pretty fast.
Post Malone returning to Pittsburgh
Post Malone is returning to Pittsburgh this fall.
Ringo Starr announces makeup dates for PPG, all postponed concerts
Ringo Starr has announced new concert dates after postponing several shows because two members of his band tested positive for COVID-19.
Kenny Chesney returns to Pittsburgh, concert comes and goes without any major issues
No arrests or any major problems were reported.
Eric Clapton removes Pittsburgh stop from tour
Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton's Pittsburgh show has been removed from his tour.
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KDKA-TV Nightly Forecast (6/24)
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Roe v. Wade overturned: Abortion rights supporters rally in Pittsburgh
KDKA's Jessica Guay has more.
Man sentenced to at least 22 years in fatal Pittsburgh July 4th shooting
A judge sentenced Camerin Caldwell to serve 22 to 44 years in state prison.
Roe v. Wade overturned: What does the decision mean?
A Pennsylvania State University professor of law joins KDKA-TV to discuss.
Roller coaster enthusiasts flock to Kennywood for national convention
KDKA's Royce Jones has more.
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Artist renderings offer early look of new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
The new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital will stand 17-stories high and have 636 private patient rooms, officials said.
17 train cars derail in Harmar Township, injuring 3
More than a dozen tanker cars derailed in Harmar Township, sending three people to the hospital on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Marathon returns, thousands of runners participate
Pittsburgh Marathon weekend 2022 brought hundreds of thousands of people into the city. Despite a rainy day, runners made their way through 14 city neighborhoods.
Aftermath of mass shooting on the North Side
A violent morning in the North Side saw 11 victims, including 2 dead juveniles and 9 others who were injured.
Winter Storm Brings Rain, Ice And Snow To Southwestern Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania is bracing for a severe winter storm consisting of rain, ice, and snow throughout the region.
