Steelers, Other NFL Players Plead With League To Address Health And Safety Concerns
With NFL training camps set to start this week, players are taking to social media, pleading with the league to address their safety concerns.
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With NFL training camps set to start this week, players are taking to social media, pleading with the league to address their safety concerns.
A memo was sent to NFL teams informing them that training camps will begin on time.
On this week's episode of "Living Room Sports," KDKA's Bob Pompeani was joined by Brett Keisel and James Farrior.
The Steelers said they're evaluating each refund application on a case-by-case basis.
Ben Roethlisberger and his family gave everyone a much-anticipated pupdate.
With NFL training camps set to start at the end of the month, the league believes it is one step closer to addressing player safety amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Steelers say they will require masks if fans are allowed at Heinz Field this season.
Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster surprised his family with a new house.
Steelers' running back James Conner again showed his gratitude for his family by surprising his mom with a new house.
Former Steelers Willie Parker and Max Starks joined KDKA's Bob Pompeani and Rich Walsh on Friday's edition of "Living Room Sports."
The NFL will cut its preseason in half and push back the start of exhibition play so teams have more time to train following an all virtual offseason made necessary by the coronavirus pandemic.
The National Football League advised its teams that training camps are expected to begin on July 28.
The Pittsburgh Steelers say high-risk season ticket holders can skip out on the 2020 season if they are approved.
Pittsburgh native Joe Manganiello joined KDKA's Bob Pompeani and Rich Walsh on Friday's edition of "Living Room Sports."
Former Steelers coach Bill Cowher supports the decision to reschedule this summer's Pro Football Hall of Fame Ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Hall of Fame Game scheduled for Aug. 6 between the Steelers and Cowboys has officially been moved to next year.
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger and TE Vance McDonald packed up food for families in need.
Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin reportedly said there have been two positive coronavirus tests within the team.
June 19 is World Sickle Cell Day and former Steelers' Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes appeared on a podcast to discuss his family's battle with Sickle Cell Anemia.
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cam Heyward is confident the club will present a united front if it opts to make a public stand against social injustice.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says it's "highly unlikely" that crowds of 20,000 or so would be allowed for the Pro Football Hall of Fame game and induction ceremony in August.
"Pull your head out. I absolutely am." The Browns QB told a fan on social media he plans to kneel during the national anthem.
Long-time Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee joined KDKA's Bob Pompeani and Rich Walsh on Friday's edition of "Living Room Sports."
Antonio Brown will serve two years probation and attend an anger management program as part of a plea deal related to a fight with a truck driver at his home in Florida.
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Friday afternoon that offensive lineman Matt Feiler and defensive back Mike Hilton signed their restricted free agent tenders.
Phantom Fireworks locations have been busy ahead of the 4th of July Weekend, and one GM wants to make sure you stay safe.
A Monroeville woman allegedly left a child inside a hot car for nearly an hour in Delmont earlier this year.
Friday will be the fourth straight day with extreme heat, but storm chances are also possible.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
Rail shuttles and bus shuttles will be running to help riders get around the work that's being done in Dormont Borough.
"Feels-like" temperatures, which factor in humidity, are expected to be over 100 degrees.
Pittsburgh's Fourth of July celebration, which was recently voted the best in the country by USA Today readers, will span Downtown and the North Shore.
When are fireworks near me this weekend? Here's the Pittsburgh area's July 4th fireworks schedule.
Phantom Fireworks locations have been busy ahead of the 4th of July Weekend, and one GM wants to make sure you stay safe.
A Monroeville woman allegedly left a child inside a hot car for nearly an hour in Delmont earlier this year.
Rep. Eric Davanzo later said he "will never apologize for putting patriotism before politics."
Some lawmakers say the Pennsylvania State Senate is stalling on a bill to increase the state's minimum wage.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
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.
Imagine finding out the home you own is no longer yours, even though you weren't behind on your mortgage or selling it.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
Are we dreaming? Or are these beds *actually* flying? That's right...Daisy takes us to the 5th Annual Zelienople Bed Derby, where the beds are less for sleeping, and more for speed.
Grab your calendars because Kidsburgh Ambassador Yuling Behr is sharing all the family-friendly events happening around the 'burgh this month.
Fine Wine and Good Spirits are bringing out the bubbly...here are some American-made wines that are perfect for your holiday celebration.
Daisy Jade is live from the Big Butler Fair! Take a look at all the fun things these fairgrounds have to offer.
The first week of July doesn't just bring fireworks...it also brings one of the biggest conventions in Pittsburgh...Anthrocon!
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis that leaders are unsure how to address.
Rising Tide Partners began acquiring depressed properties five years ago with the promise of transforming struggling neighborhoods.
A Westmoreland County woman is demanding answers after she said a broken pipe flooded her apartment in Rostraver Township.
The school board in McKeesport has called a special meeting on Wednesday to decide the future of its football coaching staff.
Delta-8 is unregulated and untested, and more and more users are paying the price.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Green Oaks Country Club is one of the few courses in the Pittsburgh area that were designed by famed golf architect Donald Ross.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Esmerlyn Valdez tripled, singled and knocked in two runs, Endy Rodriguez and Nick Gonzales homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 on Thursday.
The Penguins made three signings and two trades on free agency day. Here's who is joining the team.
Matt Vogt set a new scoring record and won the Indiana State Amateur to earn a spot in the U.S. Amateur later this summer.
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.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
Pittsburgh's Fourth of July celebration, which was recently voted the best in the country by USA Today readers, will span Downtown and the North Shore.
Anthrocon 2026, dubbed "Critters, Cryptids and Curses," will return to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Road closures will be in place ahead of the America250PA concert at Point State Park on Saturday, June 27.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest is officially underway, aiming to create a safer and welcoming South Side.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
The skies will light up with fireworks this weekend, and many of them will be done in backyards and neighborhoods. KDKA's Ross Guidotti spoke with the GM of a local Phantom Fireworks about what you can do to stay safe.
A Monroeville woman is facing a charge of endangering the welfare of a child after she admitted to leaving a child inside a hot car earlier this year, outside of a Walmart.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
The annual Fourth of July parade in Canonsburg is one of the largest in all of Pennsylvania.
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.
