Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: Aug. 20, 2025
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
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KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
A federal judge has allowed four football players fighting NCAA eligibility rules to compete at West Virginia this season.
Johan Oviedo earned his first major league win since 2023 and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 to take the three-game series.
We're welcoming KDKA-TV Sports legend Bob Pompeani back to the studio to unveil his new bobblehead, which will be given away at an upcoming Washington Wild Things game!
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Paul Skenes kept the American League-leading Blue Jays in check for six innings, helping the Pirates secure a 5-2 victory.
Rich Rodriguez won four Big East championships in seven seasons during his first stint at West Virginia.
Watch as Will Graves, Mark Kaboly, and Brian Batko join KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani for another round of sound on this edition of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown!
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
Teddy Bridgewater throws two first-quarter touchdowns, leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 17-14 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in a preseason game.
Seiya Suzuki hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 for a sorely needed victory.
Kickoff for the Steelers-Buccaneers game is set for 7 p.m. and you can watch the game on KDKA-TV.
Jack Suwinski hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the ninth inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3-2 win over the struggling Chicago Cubs.
The Steelers are ranked the 17th most valuable franchise in this year's ranking as Sportico says the organization is worth $6.51 billion.
Neal Shipley started becoming a household name last spring and summer when he earned low amateur honors at the Masters and at the U.S. Open.
KDKA-TV's Cassidy Wood and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-5 to extend their winning streak to 12 games.
The Brewers have rattled off 11 straight wins.
Cam Heyward wants a raise and is open to sitting out regular-season games to make his point.
Brice Turang hits his first career leadoff home run helping the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 on Monday night.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
Watch as Chris Adamski, Jeff Hathhorn, and Andrew Fillipponi join KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani for another round of sound on this edition of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown!
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
The Reds outlasted the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-8 on Sunday.
Travis Hunter's professional debut included 10 snaps on offense, eight on defense and no highlights.
Live updates as the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Houston Texans in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs.
Pittsburgh's aging fleet is a longstanding problem that the city council has been trying to address.
A South Park man says several people protested in front of his house, claiming someone who lives there is promoting animal abuse because they work at PPG Paints Arena.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
Live updates as the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Houston Texans in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs.
Pittsburgh's aging fleet is a longstanding problem that the city council has been trying to address.
A South Park man says several people protested in front of his house, claiming someone who lives there is promoting animal abuse because they work at PPG Paints Arena.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
The Supreme Court will consider whether laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams violate the Constitution and Title IX.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
During an emergency meeting on Saturday night, Masontown borough council voted 6-0 to reinstate its police department.
The White House shared video showing a different angle of Renee Nicole Good's shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the moments that led up to it, as the investigation continues.
Mayor O'Connor's letter to the city council laid out his plan to improve snow preparedness in the city.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Pennsylvania will receive nearly $7 million as part of a nationwide settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA.
People in Armstrong County communities like Worthington and Kittanning say they're not getting packages they ordered weeks ago from Amazon.
We're pulling back the curtain on Camp Cadet summer experience that's been shaping future leaders right here in our community.
Mikey is talking to Arthur Moats, who knows all about staying positive even when conditions aren't perfect.
If reading more was one of your New Year's resolutions, this next segment is for you. And even if it wasn't, the Allegheny County Library Association is here to show us how their resources can help support a variety of goals.
Pittsburgh Restaurant Week is giving us a reason to treat ourselves at some of the city's best places without the full-price guilt.
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more. Plus, a preview of what's to come on today's show.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
A woman says she and her dog were shocked while running in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
Here's a look at the reasons behind the drop in violent crime and the hope that the trend continues into the new year.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
Live updates as the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Houston Texans in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The McKeesport Area School District will operate on a two-hour delay after the Steelers-Texans playoff game.
The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed forward Blake Lizotte to a three-year contract extension.
Pirates World Series champion Dave Giusti has died at age 86, the team announced on Monday.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
The smash hit Pittsburgh-set medical drama "The Pitt" has been renewed for a third season.
Pittsburgh's aging fleet is a longstanding problem that the city council has been trying to address.
A South Park man says several people protested in front of his house, claiming someone who lives there is promoting animal abuse because they work at PPG Paints Arena. But the homeowner said the protesters were there for all the wrong reasons. Ross Guidotti reports.
Tommy Shaw and Lawrence Gowan of Styx talk about the origins of the Steelers anthem "Renegade."
Steelers fans are tailgating ahead of the playoff game at Acrisure Stadium against the Texans.
A routine run with her dog through Pittsburgh’s Strip District almost ended in tragedy for one local woman. She says an electrical current radiating from a light pole sent her dog into convulsions. KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller shares more after asking the city what’s being done.
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.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
