Top 5 Wildest Sports Callers Of The Week: August 10th-August 14th
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
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The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
A judge on Thursday dismissed domestic violence charges against Ray Rice, who was captured by a surveillance camera knocking his then-fiancee unconscious in a hotel elevator last year.
A former FBI director hired to look into how the NFL pursued evidence in the Ray Rice abuse case says the league should have investigated more thoroughly before it initially punished the player.
New England and Baltimore are developing an impressive postseason rivalry.
Ray Rice has won the appeal of his indefinite suspension by the NFL, which has been "vacated immediately," the players' union said Friday.
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback William Gay is working with a women's shelter to promote the national debut of a mobile app designed to help victims of domestic violence.
Since the beginning of the Ray Rice saga, there has been a public outcry for the NFL owners to fire Roger Goodell. Despite little evidence that the owners would take such action, ProFootballtalk.com has a report that at least one owner could see Goodell keeping his job in the short-term, but losing it in the long run.
The video of Ray Rice punching his fiancée inside a casino elevator was sent to NFL headquarters to the attention of league security chief Jeffrey Miller in April, a law enforcement official says.
Here are the top 15 top reactions from the sports world, sports fans and hardcore critics to Steve Bisiotti's press conference.
After 11 seasons in the NFL, James Harrison decided to retire on September 5th. After just 18-days, that retirement didn't last long.
For the first time in more than a week, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is publicly addressing his handling of the player domestic abuse scandal.
Commissioner Roger Goodell says that "over the past several weeks, we have seen all too much of the NFL doing wrong; that starts with me."
With the NFL dealing with one arrest after another right now, NBC's Sunday Night Football Sideline Reporter Michele Tafoya joined Starkey and Mueller to talk about the recent absence of Commissioner Roger Goodell from the spotlight and what he should be doing right now.
The Steelers dealt with news of Ray Rice head-on, having to play in Baltimore last Thursday night. Since that time, Minnesota benched star running back Adrian Peterson for an indictment for "reckless or negligent injury to a child"-his 4-year-old son who he hit with a switch. Carolina's Greg Hardy was also benched for domestic abuse charges.
So, in case you didn't notice, the Ray Rice elevator video release dominated news this week, but life and drama in the sports world did go on. Here are the top 6 you may have missed this week.
Esiason says when you give up yards like the Steelers did on the ground and you can't force turnovers and your offense is struggling...You might be in trouble.
For just the second time in the past 11 regular-season games between Pittsburgh and Baltimore, the outcome was decided by more than a field goal, as the Ravens crushed the Steelers 26-6 last night at home.
After Baltimore's 26-6 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, several players reportedly said the win was dedicated to Rice.
Playing three days after running back Ray Rice was released, the Ravens got a pair of touchdown passes from Joe Flacco and rolled past the rival Pittsburgh Steelers 26-6 on Thursday night.
Former Steeler Hines Ward is weighing in on the Ray Rice situation, in an interview with TMZ.
As the NFL has appointed former FBI Director Robert Mueller III to conduct an investigation into the league's handling of the Ray Rice case, Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II and New York Giants owner John Mara have released a joint statement in which they detail their involvement in the proceedings.
I'm afraid, however, Rooney has found himself in a no-win situation; where there's no way he can look good.
Rapoport says the biggest question is who saw the video? If this unamed woman didn't pass it on...she will become the scapegoat. If she did pass it on...what then?
The NFL says former FBI director Robert S. Mueller III will conduct a probe into how the NFL handled evidence as it investigated domestic violence claims against former Ravens running back Ray Rice.
Nancy Guthrie has been missing since Feb. 1 and her daughter, "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has posted several videos pleading for her return.
A pedestrian was struck and killed following a vehicle crash in New Castle, Lawrence County, officials said Sunday evening.
Bird enthusiasts took part in a global effort to collect data and create a real-time snapshot of bird populations around the world.
Anyone with information on the man's whereabouts is asked to call the police immediately.
Pittsburgh police are investigating after a man was found stabbed early Sunday in Market Square.
Nancy Guthrie has been missing since Feb. 1 and her daughter, "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has posted several videos pleading for her return.
A pedestrian was struck and killed following a vehicle crash in New Castle, Lawrence County, officials said Sunday evening.
Bird enthusiasts took part in a global effort to collect data and create a real-time snapshot of bird populations around the world.
Anyone with information on the man's whereabouts is asked to call the police immediately.
Pittsburgh police are investigating after a man was found stabbed early Sunday in Market Square.
President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in December at Mar-a-Lago with Mr. Trump saying the U.S. would support strikes if no deal was made with Iran.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
Pennsylvania schools are required to teach cursive handwriting under a new law.
A federal grand jury refused to indict six Democrats who drew President Trump's ire by taping a video telling members of the military that they must reject "illegal orders," three sources told CBS News.
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
The rush for roses is on with Valentine's Day this weekend, and making sure you're getting the best deal is crucial.
More than 30 states have already enacted similar legislation.
The first electric and gas bills of the year can come with sticker shock, and this year, it might be worse than usual.
There is no better way to wrap up PTL's takeover of the Pittsburgh International Auto Show than with the full team.
Is it better to lease or buy a new car?
Boaz takes the Ford Motor Company simulator for a spin.
The Ford ASSET program helps educate local students.
Ford does so much work in the community to make Pittsburgh a better place to live!
The Pennsylvania State Police's fire marshal unit in Greensburg is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest in connection with a suspicious fire in August.
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
It's been three months since the Woodland Hills School District put its superintendent on administrative leave.
Residents of Millvale are trying to get back to normal after last weekend's major snowstorm.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Doctors said the drugs can help people lose unwanted pounds while retaining muscle.
Crosby's 15 points at the Olympics put him in the all-time lead among Canadian NHL players.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
After graduating 10 seniors last year, no one expected the Panthers to be near the top, but they find themselves on the precipice of history.
Known as "The Baron of the Bullpen," Elroy Face is often credited with being the man who pioneered the modern relief pitcher.
Pitt has struggled this year with a 2-10 record in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
More extras are needed for "Mayor of Kingstown" when the show films its fifth and final season in Pittsburgh.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Filming in Pittsburgh for the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" is set to begin on March 9.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
A pedestrian was struck and killed following a vehicle crash in New Castle, Lawrence County, officials said Sunday evening.
A Pittsburgh man is in custody after police said he beat his ex-girlfriend, kidnapped her, and held a pair of scissors up to her, before her escape was caught on security camera. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
Residents across western Pennsylvania held binoculars and notebooks over the weekend as many participated in the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania's Great Backyard Bird Count.
Verona police say they are still searching for a wanted man who allegedly lied to officers and gave a false ID after running from a traffic stop.
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.
