2016 Best Sports Cities: Pittsburgh Ranked Near Top
This isn't going to come as a shock to Pittsburghers, the city has been ranked one of the best sports cities in the nation.
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This isn't going to come as a shock to Pittsburghers, the city has been ranked one of the best sports cities in the nation.
The end of the 2016 NFL season is in sight and Week 13's games will go a long way towards deciding who's in and who's out come playoff time.
Ex-Steelers defensive back Will Allen continues to be mistaken for former Dolphin Will Allen, who's pleaded guilty to charges relating to a Ponzi scheme.
The Dallas Cowboys, owners of the NFL's best record, head to Minnesota to take on a Vikings team fighting for their playoff lives.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger joined "The Cook and Poni Show" on Sportsradio 93.7 The Fan for the "#1 Cochran Ben Roethlisberger Show" and said the team is "rested" and ready to make a strong push down the stretch.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are finally building momentum. However, they will face an even hotter opponent when they host the New York Giants on Sunday. Both teams are in a tough divisional battle, which means the stage is set for an exciting week 13 match-up.
The Atlanta Falcons, who lead the NFC South with one of the NFL's hottest offenses, just seem to get better each week.
The Chiefs are good at everything rather than great at any one thing, and that's how they remain competitive in the brutal AFC West.
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin likens the season to a moving train that stops for no one. Not even his talented if enigmatic team.
The Pittsburgh Steelers may have lost four games in a row after a promising start to the season, but they've truly bounced back in a big way. Last week, they routed the Cleveland Browns and this week on Thanksgiving night, they absolutely decimated the Indianapolis Colts with hard-nosed defense and strong running.
Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown hooked up for three touchdowns Thursday night and the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense shut down the Indianapolis Colts in a 28-7 victory.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to continue their winning ways this week on Thanksgiving night, but the Indianapolis Colts are certainly no Cleveland Browns. Luckily for the Steelers, they are not seeing a lot of new injuries. On the flip side, the Colts will be without their star quarterback.
As you recover from all that turkey and various sumptuous sides, here's the best that sports has to offer you this holiday weekend.
It's no secret that the Pittsburgh Steelers have faced a multitude of challenges this season. However, the team's leaders have demonstrated through their actions how to dig deep and preserver. The Steelers hope their playmakers can lead them to victory and capitalize on Andrew Luck's absence in the Thanksgiving night matchup.
Here's a look back at some of the best Thanksgiving Day football games of all time.
Indianapolis Colts punter and Plum native Pat McAfee has asked that Antonio Brown to not kick him in the face during tomorrow night's game.
This year's Thanksgiving slate is absolutely stacked and should make for a delightful 10 hours in front of the TV for football fans across the country.
Vikings and Lions play on Thanksgiving Day, in an NFC North game with division and playoff implications.
Here are the best NFL Thanksgiving Day performances of all-time.
Andrew Luck has been placed in the concussion protocol and it's unclear which quarterback the Steelers will face Thanksgiving night.
The Steelers have a short turnaround this week, but could be facing a short-staffed Indianapolis Colts team on Thanksgiving night.
Running back DeAngelo Williams should be kicking back on Thanksgiving, but he is needed on the field.
The Steelers don't have a No. 2 receiver right now. You know what this all comes back to? Martavis Bryant.
The Steelers ended their four-game losing streak with a 24-9 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. According to Ben Roethlisberger, all that matters is they got the win.
The Pittsburgh Steelers broke their four-game losing streak and added yet another loss to the winless season of the Cleveland Browns.
A vigil was held on Sunday in remembrance of 18-year-old Karoline Heintz, who authorities say was fatally stabbed by her boyfriend last week.
Blake Snell threw six scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers won their sixth straight game by easing past the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0.
The successful work of SPCP and its peacemakers has made Pittsburgh safer.
After Saturday night's storms, Sunday will be cool but not totally dry.
Tarik Skubal struck out 11 to earn his first win as a Dodger.
A vigil was held on Sunday in remembrance of 18-year-old Karoline Heintz, who authorities say was fatally stabbed by her boyfriend last week.
Blake Snell threw six scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers won their sixth straight game by easing past the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0.
The successful work of SPCP and its peacemakers has made Pittsburgh safer.
After Saturday night's storms, Sunday will be cool but not totally dry.
Tarik Skubal struck out 11 to earn his first win as a Dodger.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Veteran organizations and businesses are asking state legislators to pass a bill allowing them to keep their so-called "skill-game" machines.
"We've seen too many developers who are trying to bulldoze our community," Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro told "CBS Mornings."
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday said he's instituting what he calls the strictest data center guardrails in the country.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
The store will be located at the North Hills Village shopping center along McKnight Road.
Daisy visits The Frick Pittsburgh Museums & Gardens to check out their newest exhibition!
Leaning into fall by making fall treats with Terina Hicks from Cobbler World!
Shari Zatman from 'Perfectly Planned by Shari' shows Heather and Boaz how to make a paintbrush floral art piece!
Party Planner Shari Zatman shows Heather and Boaz how to throw an art-themed party!
Garden Guru Doug Oster joins Heather and Boaz to promote the first-ever Pittsburgh Garlic Festival. It takes place Sunday, August 23rd at Flora Park Garden Center and Creamery in South Park.
More than 300 Pittsburgh Public Schools buses are equipped with AI-enabled Bus Patrol cameras.
The Bob O'Connor Golf Course has been run by a nonprofit with a charitable mission, but the course has been losing money.
KDKA Investigates has received several concerns about the integrity of the bridge, leading to an eight-month investigation into how safe the bridge is.
Going to college was once considered a very safe investment, but with tuition soaring, is it still worth the price tag?
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company entered into a consent order and agreement.
More than three years later, we're beginning to learn about the health impacts of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Several waterways across Pennsylvania tested high for E. coli, environmental groups said.
The Pennsylvania measles outbreak isn't slowing down, and one local doctor said Pittsburgh is not immune.
The countdown to the first day of school is on, and now is the time to start making some adjustments.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Blake Snell threw six scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers won their sixth straight game by easing past the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Tarik Skubal struck out 11 to earn his first win as a Dodger.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez relied heavily on the transfer portal to replenish a depleted roster heading into the 2026 season.
The international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
The Jonas Brothers are returning to Pittsburgh later this year.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The tour will be coming to Acrisure Stadium on May 8, 2027.
The popular vocal quintet Pentatonix is returning to Pittsburgh this holiday season.
Joe Manganiello says even when he spent 25 years living in Los Angeles, he always considered Pittsburgh home.
A vigil was held on Sunday evening in remembrance of Karoline Heintz, the 18-year-old college soccer player who authorities say was fatally stabbed by her boyfriend last week. KDKA-TV's Jessica Riley reports.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
The South Pittsburgh Coalition for Peace started after a Carrick High School student was shot in the parking lot of that school. It began with nothing, and it's blossomed into a nonprofit decreasing violence in our community. Megan Shinn highlights their work in the KD Sunday Spotlight.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
After a devastating week of violence across Allegheny County, efforts to get out in the community and address it took place on Saturday. KDKA-TV's Jessica Riley shares more from Homewood.
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.
