#1 Cochran Sports Showdown: Aug. 17, 2025
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!
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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.
Nick Martinez pitched seven sharp innings and Noelvi Marte doubled three times as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 to snap a three-game slide.
Bryan Reynolds had a two-out, two-run triple in the eighth inning and the Pirates rallied to beat the Reds 3-2 on Friday night.
It took 47 major league games before Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes gave up seven hits to an opposing lineup.
The team is ready to hand out the bobbleheads to fans who didn't get one back in April.
KDKA-TV's Cassidy Wood and 93.7 The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn discuss the sports topics of the day.
Paul Skenes struck out eight in six shutout innings, Bryan Reynolds and Henry Davis homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cincinnati Reds 7-0.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
Pennsylvania is now home to an underground state park.
Work is beginning in Robinson Township on the Route 22 and 30 interchange with the Parkway West.
A custodian at Carnegie Mellon University is charged with breaking into students' dorms and stealing their wallets.
President Trump and top national security officials shed new light on the daring rescues of two American airmen who were shot down over Iran last week.
A deadly shooting investigation is underway in Beaver County after a man was found shot on his front porch on Saturday night.
Pennsylvania is now home to an underground state park.
Work is beginning in Robinson Township on the Route 22 and 30 interchange with the Parkway West.
A custodian at Carnegie Mellon University is charged with breaking into students' dorms and stealing their wallets.
President Trump and top national security officials shed new light on the daring rescues of two American airmen who were shot down over Iran last week.
A deadly shooting investigation is underway in Beaver County after a man was found shot on his front porch on Saturday night.
President Trump and top national security officials shed new light on the daring rescues of two American airmen who were shot down over Iran last week.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
The ruling follows a lawsuit filed earlier this month by a coalition of 17 Democratic state attorneys general.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
According to a top Shapiro campaign official, the total more than doubles the previous benchmark for a Pennsylvania gubernatorial race at this stage.
The Pirates' home schedule starts on Friday, so how can fans save money on tickets, food, and other deals at PNC Park?
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
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Today's Money Monday conversation is all about avoiding those rookie mistakes when it comes to "drafting" your cash! Clearview Federal Credit Union's Tamara Carrerio has some plays drawn up to help us score big.
What’s an arcade doing in a church, and why is it hosting a beer festival? Daisy Jade is taking us to one of Pittsburgh’s most unique venues for a sneak peek.
We put the call out on social media to see which eateries in western Pennsylvania served the best wings. And you delivered with thousands of votes. The winner of the PTL side of the Wing-A-Ding Bracket Challenge is The Steel Plate in Monessen.
PTL hosts Mikey Hood and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.
To close out the show, we're making sure you're prepared for the Pirates Home Opener on the North Shore!
A new homeless encampment has popped up on Pittsburgh's North Side.
A Sewickley Hills man said he's left without a usable driveway because PennDOT cannot get it right.
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Rickard Rakell scored twice, Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists and the Penguins beat the Panthers 5-2 on Sunday.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
Ryan O'Hearn homered and matched a career high with four RBIs as the Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2.
Evgeni Malkin had his 14th career hat trick to reach 1,400 career points and the Pittsburgh Penguins routed the Florida Panthers 9-4.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
Fred Rogers Productions and Little Dot Studios teamed up to bring the beloved children's show to YouTube.
The first stop on Boone's new tour will be at PPG Paints Arena on July 7.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Newborns at a Pittsburgh-area hospital dressed up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Hannah Montana."
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
Today's Money Monday conversation is all about avoiding those rookie mistakes when it comes to "drafting" your cash! Clearview Federal Credit Union's Tamara Carrerio has some plays drawn up to help us score big.
What’s an arcade doing in a church, and why is it hosting a beer festival? Daisy Jade is taking us to one of Pittsburgh’s most unique venues for a sneak peek.
We put the call out on social media to see which eateries in western Pennsylvania served the best wings. And you delivered with thousands of votes. The winner of the PTL side of the Wing-A-Ding Bracket Challenge is The Steel Plate in Monessen.
PTL hosts Mikey Hood and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast!
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.
