Former NFL QB Jim McMahon Talks Head Injuries, Lawsuit & Super Bowl Shuffle
KDKA's Bob Pompeani caught up with former NFL quarterback Jim McMahon.
KDKA's Bob Pompeani caught up with former NFL quarterback Jim McMahon.
PITTSBURGH (AP) Mike Tomlin wasn't trying to invent a catchphrase, just something his players would remember when getting into the murky waters of what is and what isn't a legal - not to mention safe - hit.
Dr. Gerald Pifer was joined in the studio on NewsRadio1020 KDKA today by Dr. Jennifer Hoist and Dr. Stasia Miaskiewicz from Allegheny General Hospital.
Concussion was the topic of a meeting of more than 100 educators. Teachers, coaches, trainers and administrators are learning about the new state law that takes effect July 1st. The law says student athletes cannot play if they have concussion symptoms.
KDKA AM's Larry and John talk to neurologist Dr Joseph Maroon about the continuing discussion about kids and concussions.
The Post-Gazette's "Empty Netters" blogger, Seth Rorabaugh joined the Fan Morning Show on Tuesday to talk about the Penguins' stretch-run.
For the first time ever, researchers are examining concussion prognoses using data from ImPACT, a computer test that measures the severity of a concussion. The test was developed at UPMC.
As head injuries have reached epidemic proportions in the NHL, it's become just as big of a problem in youth hockey.
In January of 2011, Pittsburgh Penguins' captain Sidney Crosby suffered two hits in five days, keeping him out of the team's lineup for the next 14 months and counting.
KDKA-AM's Larry and John, talk to Mike Ditka about NFL concussions, the Steelers' potential new offensive coordinator, and the Super Bowl.
Jim Colony of The Fan Morning Show caught up with Penguins' Pascal Dupuis and Zybnek Michalek.
Concussions and headshots are at the forefront of the NHL's landscape right now. The list of star players currently missing time due to concussions is staggering. Yet, the offending individuals continue to get slaps on the wrist.
Multiple sources close to Hopewell senior tailback Rushel Shell, including some within the school, say the WPIAL career rushing leader sustained a concussion and will likely miss the Vikings' game against Class AAA Parkway Conference rival New Castle at Tony Dorsett Stadium Friday night.
Sen. Jay Costa joined Rob Pratte on the Weekend Magazine to talk about a wide variety of topics.
Sports concussion expert Chris Nowinski joined The Fan's Vinnie & Cook.
While Mario Lemieux was the captain back in '91, today he's the owner and has his own captain to worry about as Sidney Crosby's concussion issues linger.
To raise awareness, Dick's Sporting Goods, the Impact Program, and Bettis are teaming up to offer free baseline tests to young athletes. The goal is to test a million kids.
Former Pittsburgh Steeler Jerome Bettis joined the Vinnie and Cook show on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan to discuss the NFL Hall of Fame, the Steelers' chances in 2011 and James Harrison's comments to Men's Journal last month.
KDKA AM's Larry and John talk to Steelers great Jerome Bettis about kids and concussions.
KDKA AM's Larry and John talk to renowned neurologist Dr Joseph Maroon and NFL veteran Brad Culpepper about kids and concussions.
Noted sports agent Leigh Steinberg joined the Vinnie and Cook Show on Thursday.
The Penguins were back at the CONSOL Energy Center today following their season-ending Game 7 loss Wednesday night to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the playoffs. While the team cleaned out their lockers and got ready to begin the off-season, Pens' captain Sidney Crosby was busy addressing the media.
While most fans don't understand why it's taking so long, KDKA's Bob Pompeani sat down with a former player who knows exactly what Crosby is dealing with.
Pittsburgh Marathon weekend is officially here, and you could feel the excitement on the first day as people of all ages hit the streets on the North Shore.
Pinch-hitter Jack Suwinski singled home Connor Joe with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
Mystik Dan will earn $3.1 million from a total purse of $5 million, the largest purse in the race's history.
Fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire and Officer Sean Sluganski of the McKeesport Police Department were officially added to the Borough and Township Memorial in South Park on Friday.
The safety program has a goal of zero workplace injuries.
Pittsburgh Marathon weekend is officially here, and you could feel the excitement on the first day as people of all ages hit the streets on the North Shore.
Pinch-hitter Jack Suwinski singled home Connor Joe with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
Mystik Dan will earn $3.1 million from a total purse of $5 million, the largest purse in the race's history.
Fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire and Officer Sean Sluganski of the McKeesport Police Department were officially added to the Borough and Township Memorial in South Park on Friday.
The safety program has a goal of zero workplace injuries.
Former Ohio Treasurer and three-time U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel has been threatened with jail time for violating the terms of his divorce agreement.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania on Thursday proposed a series of debates with his Republican challenger David McCormick leading up to the November general election, and McCormick readily accepted.
Judy O'Connor, the wife of late former Pittsburgh Mayor Bob O'Connor, has died, according to her family.
President Biden said "no," the National Guard should not intervene in the protests.
Pittsburgh budget shortfalls could soon impact anything from the pavement on your street to your tax bill.
Live Nation's Concert Week sale starts on Wednesday.
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Live Nation Concert Week starts Wednesday. With presales and fees usually associated with tickets, KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman looked into what you should expect to find when you hit purchase.
Giant Eagle is ending a feature that lets people scan items with their phones at a handful of stores.
The summer fuel blend along with inspections and maintenance at refineries are partially to blame for the rising prices.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL! Here's a look back at some of the fun we had.
Book clubs are coming back into style! Hosts Heather and David are talking about what they read and the book club trend.
We're getting a preview of some of the fashions that will be a part of Pressley Ridge's Runway for Hope event, which raises money for a great cause.
PTL's Katie O'Malley heads to the SouthSide Works to get a preview of Cinco de Mayo weekend's TacoMania festival.
Over the last 20 years, Pittsburgh Today Live has hit the road plenty of times. From the Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show to Field Day to the Washington County Fair, here's a look back ahead of our 20th Anniversary Special.
The PA Cyber head says the bill will result in massive layoffs and cripple their operations.
The founder and former CEO of PA Cyber was sentenced to prison six years ago for funneling millions of taxpayer dollars into dummy corporations and his pockets.
Vince Fannick was charged with 117 counts of insurance fraud, theft by deception and unlawful talking.
Is the city of Pittsburgh about to fall off a fiscal cliff?
An untold number of 55-gallon drums containing radioactive waste are buried in shallow trenches on a site in Armstrong County.
The Monroeville location will be the seventh offered by AHN.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends women get a mammogram every other year starting when they turn 40 years old.
Plaintiffs have three months to vote on whether to approve a proposed legal settlement that would resolve nearly all talc lawsuits.
Methylene chloride, a toxic chemical, is linked to at least 88 deaths since 1980, federal regulators say.
Staying ahead of drug shortages is a constant battle for hospital pharmacists.
Pinch-hitter Jack Suwinski singled home Connor Joe with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
Mystik Dan will earn $3.1 million from a total purse of $5 million, the largest purse in the race's history.
It's a soccer night in Pittsburgh!
Ryan McMahon homered into the Allegheny River, Cal Quantrill pitched into the eighth inning and the Colorado Rockies edged struggling Pittsburgh 3-2.
This was Reirden's second stint with the Penguins.
Rue21, a mall staple for teen apparel, is going out of business and closing all 540 of its stores.
Nippon Steel says it has postponed the expected closing of its takeover of U.S. Steel by three months.
Insight Global will pay $2.7 million in a settlement after exposing 72,000 residents' private medical information.
Giant Eagle is ending a feature that lets people scan items with their phones at a handful of stores.
The Chadwick, a popular wedding venue in Wexford, has been sold to the Jim Shorkey Family Auto Group.
The 2024 Met Gala theme is "The Garden of Time" — to go along with the spring exhibition, titled "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion."
Live Nation's Concert Week sale starts on Wednesday.
Luke Bryan is bringing his Farm Tour to Westmoreland County this year.
The 16th Street Bridge will close multiple times throughout a two-week stretch for "Mayor of Kingstown" filming.
Kiki Wong got her first guitar from Costco at 13 years old. Now she's joining The Smashing Pumpkins.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Kristin Emery's forecast!
Pittsburgh marathon weekend is officially here, and you could feel the excitement on the first day as people of all ages hit the streets on the North Shore. KDKA-TV's Lauren Linder has more.
Fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire and Officer Sean Sluganski of the McKeesport Police Department were officially added to the Borough and Township Memorial in South Park on Friday.
City of Pittsburgh officials are touting new data showing a drop in the injury rate for city employees.
Watch as teams from Shady Side Academy, North Allegheny, and Central Catholic high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
We had a great time with the KDKA kids on both Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh for Take Your Child to Work Day 2024!
Several businesses were damaged by the overnight fire.
Several areas across Pittsburgh flooded after setting another daily rain record.
From the path of totality in Erie to 97% coverage in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvanians experienced the rare solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Numerous areas saw rising floodwaters on Tuesday and Wednesday