Weekly Vesla 360 Injury Report
In his weekly Vesla 360 Injury Report, former Pirates trainer Frank Velasquez talks with Andrew Fillipponi about some of the injuries affecting some of Pittsburgh's professional athletes.
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In his weekly Vesla 360 Injury Report, former Pirates trainer Frank Velasquez talks with Andrew Fillipponi about some of the injuries affecting some of Pittsburgh's professional athletes.
Remarkably, with two games left in the regular season, the Pittsburgh Penguins still control their own playoff destiny.
This is the best sports town in our country. I have been to all major ones and many of the smaller ones. Pittsburgh --- and maybe I'm biased because I'm from here and love this place --- is the best sports town in this land.
Mark Stone scored 2:43 into overtime to cap Ottawa's comeback from three goals down in a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night to preserve the Senators' playoff hopes.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have been crippled by injuries this year to all of their position, but one could be strengthened again come playoff time.
With three games remaining in the regular season and the Penguins playoff chances still hanging in the balance, USA Today NHL Writer Kevin Allen joined Starkey and Mueller to talk about what they'll do if they make it.
The Penguins have found themselves in injury trouble late in the season as that will continue Saturday in Columbus.
Penguins assistant coach Rick Tocchet joined The Fan Morning Show on Friday to talk about his team's play during the stretch run.
Sidney Crosby has provided us with plenty of highlights over the years, but here's a look back at some of the milestone goals of his career.
Brayden Schenn scored twice, Vincent Lecavalier added his first goal in nearly three months, and the Philadelphia Flyers had little trouble with the injury-depleted Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 on Wednesday night.
Discontinue with this whole "sky is falling" narrative as it pertains to Penguins center Sidney Crosby. He's been really good this season.
NBC Sports NHL analyst Pierre McGuire joined "The Fan Morning Show" Wednesday to talk about the Penguins as they prepare to face the Flyers tonight.
Tuesday may not have been "a hockey night in Pittsburgh," but it was "Mike Lange Day."
P.J. Stock joined "The Fan Morning Show" to discuss Shane Doan's hit on Kris Letang, which led to Letang falling and suffering a concussion.
Short a defenseman on the bench the entire game and short a player on the ice throughout most of overtime, the Pittsburgh Penguins earned a victory in a shootout.
The Pittsburgh Penguins will be without star defenseman Kris Letang for an undermined amount of time.
Daniel Winnik, Steve Downie and Sidney Crosby scored in a 4-minute, 8-second stretch of the third period to rally the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday.
Evgeni Malkin and Patric Hornqvist will be game-time decisions when the Penguins host the Arizona Coyotes Saturday at 1 p.m.
Eric Staal had a goal and two assists and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Thursday night.
Alexander Steen redirected Zbynek Michalek's shot from the point into the net 35 seconds into overtime, lifting the St. Louis Blues to a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.
Newly acquired Penguins defenseman Ian Cole and Blues defenseman Robert Bortuzzo will have the chance to play their former teams for the first time on Tuesday since being traded to the opposing team just before the 2015 NHL Trade Deadline.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced the recalling of defenseman Derrick Pouliot from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Baby Penguins.
TSN NHL analyst Aaron Ward joined "The Fan Morning Show" on Tuesday to talk about the Penguins and the NHL with the playoffs only a few weeks away.
Storms will race through western Pennsylvania with wind speeds of 60 to 80 mph being possible.
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting during a food festival at the Seattle Center near the Space Needle, police said. A suspect was in custody and another was being sought, they said.
The Parkway East will officially reopen on Monday, July 27, PennDOT officials have confirmed.
The Pirates have signed outfielder Derek Curiel, who was selected with the fifth overall pick in the 2026 MLB draft.
Ryan O'Hearn hit a grand slam on his 33rd birthday, as the Pirates held off the Cubs 8-7 to avoid being swept in the three-game series.
A man who delivered Little Debbie snacks to stores across Washington County is accused of selling them at flea markets for cash and submitting fake invoices.
The Parkway East will officially reopen on Monday, July 27, PennDOT officials have confirmed.
Some wildfire smoke is rolling into the Pittsburgh area on Sunday, as scattered storm chances return to the forecast.
Storms will race through western Pennsylvania with wind speeds of 60 to 80 mph being possible.
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting during a food festival at the Seattle Center near the Space Needle, police said. A suspect was in custody and another was being sought, they said.
The plans include arresting migrants in Ohio and quickly putting them on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti, the internal documents indicate.
With one day left, there are still no constitutional sentencing guidelines for the Pennsylvania judicial system when it comes to felony murder.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones, who has been on paid administrative leave, will retire after a review of his bureau.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
Daisy checks out Canonsburg's newest hot spot!
Daisy and David talk about fresh veggies and herbs with a Pittsburgh chef as he prepares a dish live from Tuscany!
Boaz takes us to Phipps Conservatory, where a 50-year-old agave plant has grown right through their ceiling!
The lead singer of Blank Space, the unofficial Taylor Swift tribute band, went head-to-head against PTL producer Maria to see who knows more about the iconic singer.
Daisy Jade joins David Highfield and answers viewer questions in the Friday Free For All!
A small community in Fayette County is pushing for answers after finding what appears to be raw sewage spilling into the woods.
Developers want to fill the former Vincentian Marion Manor facility in Banksville with new townhomes.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis.
It costs a lot of money to keep houses of worship safe.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
An investigation is underway in Uniontown, Fayette County, after police said a man was found dead in his car with a can of Galaxy Gas on the floor.
A public hearing was held on Friday for input on the pending Independence Health and West Virginia University Health System merger.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Western Pennsylvania remains one of the most heavily impacted regions across the country for tick-borne illnesses.
The Pirates have signed outfielder Derek Curiel, who was selected with the fifth overall pick in the 2026 MLB draft.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Ryan O'Hearn hit a grand slam on his 33rd birthday, as the Pirates held off the Cubs 8-7 to avoid being swept in the three-game series.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Pete Crow-Armstrong was 4 for 5 with a home run and three RBIs as the Chicago Cubs cruised past the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-0.
A world-renowned Pittsburgh technical school and a major airline have signed an agreement to work hand in hand.
The former glass plant in Charleroi has been listed for sale.
The Colorado-based Voyager Technologies has officially acquired Astrobotic, the aerospace company located on Pittsburgh's North Side.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Dave Matthews stopped by a Pittsburgh restaurant before his show at Star Lake on Friday night.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
Watch as Ray Fittipaldo, Chris Adamski, and Mike DeCourcy join KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani for another round of sound on this edition of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown!
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
The Parkway East will officially reopen on July 27, PennDOT officials have confirmed. Many who spoke with KDKA-TV shared similar feelings of relief, excitement or amazement at the quick turnaround time since the Parkway's closure. KDKA's Ricky Sayer has more.
The Parkway East is expected to reopen on Monday, July 27, PennDOT officials have confirmed. The announcement comes as workers successfully replaced the Commercial Street Bridge outside of the Squirrel Hill Tunnel.
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.
