Colin Dunlap: Not A Typical Olympic Notebook
With the 2014 Winter Olympics (pretty much the Sochi Hockey Tournament) winding down in Russia, what better time to slap together a few thoughts on the Games?
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With the 2014 Winter Olympics (pretty much the Sochi Hockey Tournament) winding down in Russia, what better time to slap together a few thoughts on the Games?
NBC hockey analyst, former Penguins player & head coach, and 1984 US Olympian Eddie Olczyk joined The Fan Morning Show live from Sochi on Thursday to give his thoughts on this year's Olympics.
Craig Patrick joined The Fan Morning Show on Thursday to talk about his experiences in the Olympics and this year's Olympic hockey action.
Excitement at Rochester High and Middle School came through Tuesday afternoon as students watched the women's Olympic bobsled run on a big screen.
The Olympic hockey tournament has been the highlight of the Games thus far and the best may be yet to come.
Adams says it was nice to have a break to recharge but he has the itch to get back to playing.
Mears says that Team USA has him reconsidering who may win the gold in Sochi.
Here is the truth: As these Olympic games approached, as the run-up to Sochi was happening, there was much skepticism from this vantage; a healthy bit of hoping that the Team USA men's hockey squad could compete, but a notion deep in the back of my cranium doubting them.
Phil Kessel scored two of his three goals in the opening 4:33 and became the first U.S. player with an Olympic hat trick in more than a decade, leading the Americans to a 5-1 win over Slovenia on Sunday.
If you're tuning into the Sochi Winter Olympics this year, it's hard not to wonder what these Olympic venues will look like in ten years. While we wait for the answer, check out these abandoned Olympic venues you can still travel to.
The U.S. women's hockey team plays a big game against archrival Canada Wednesday.
Pink eye - how you can avoid it and what to do if you have it.
There are Steelers bars all across the country and the world, but what are the odds of a Pittsburgh themed bar in Russia?
If you're looking for a place to catch the Winter Olympics, look no further than Lawrenceville.
The NHL will break for the Olympics, and while some teams may be focused on their time off, the Penguins remain focused on playing good hockey.
NHL on TSN analyst and former NHL defenseman Aaron Ward joined The Fan Morning Show on Thursday to offer his take on the Olympics and share some of what he learned about homosexuality in sports while working on his "ReOrientation" feature for TSN's SportsCentre.
Dear Athletes, Journalists, Fans in Sochi for the Olympics, I will applaud loudly. When the Olympics are over --- and if nothing catastrophic happens.
Sidney Crosby scored a highlight-reel goal and added an assist, leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres in a pre-Olympic tuneup against goalie Ryan Miller on Wednesday night.
As Team USA gears up for the biggest sporting events of their lives in Sochi, they need some motivation to push themselves in ways they never have before.
Adams says that this team has all the confidence in Fleury and there is nobody else they would rather have.
The Winter Olympics' opening ceremony is this Friday and one of our own is in Sochi, Russia representing the USA.
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto was feeling the spirit of an Olympian today.
Former NHL star and current NBC Sports NHL analyst Jeremy Roenick joined The Fan Morning Show on Thursday to talk about the Penguins, the NHL, the league's Stadium Series, and the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Students at Carnegie Mellon University are protesting Coca-Cola's sponsorship of the Sochi Olympics.
Sidney Crosby will have another honor to add to his hockey resume when the Olympics begin in Sochi, Russia next month.
The Fourth of July fireworks always bring a big crowd to Downtown Pittsburgh, and if you're going this year, you may notice heightened security.
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to flock to Pittsburgh on Saturday to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
Sarah Haning, Randy Haning and Beverly Haning have been charged with murder in the death of Ethan Vernon.
The second teen suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a Penn State student in South Philadelphia surrendered to police Thursday, U.S. Marshals said.
Newborns at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital dressed up in patriotic outfits to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
Thursday is expected to be the hottest day of the week with temperatures expected to reach 95 degrees.
A man is dead after a bus rolled on top of him inside a garage in Westmoreland County.
The Fourth of July fireworks always bring a big crowd to Downtown Pittsburgh, and if you're going this year, you may notice heightened security.
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to flock to Pittsburgh on Saturday to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
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.
The Penguins made three signings and two trades on free agency day. Here's who is joining the team.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
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.
No. 18 at South Hills Country Club is one of the tougher finishing golf holes in all of western Pennsylvania.
Trea Turner hit a three-run home run during a five-run second inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat struggling Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes and the Pirates 10-6.
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.
The Fourth of July fireworks always bring a big crowd to Downtown Pittsburgh, and if you're going this year, you may notice heightened security. Here and around the country, cities are grappling with teen takeovers — young people arranging on social media to get together, sometimes getting in confrontations with citizens and the police. Andy Sheehan reports.
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to flock to Pittsburgh on Saturday to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
As this dangerous heat wave continues, power companies across western Pennsylvania are keeping a close eye on the electric grid.
One of our most recent investigative stories involves this wicked heat wave we're having, and something your kids have probably played with.
A helping hand can change everything, especially for families facing one of life's toughest moments. That's why one local organization is working around the clock to make sure young children have a safe space to go when parents need support.
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.
