Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: April 7, 2025
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
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KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Joey Bart, Andrew McCutchen and Isiah Kiner-Falefa each drove in two runs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates handed St. Louis its fourth consecutive loss with an 8-4 victory over the Cardinals.
Ilya Mikheyev scored twice, Frank Nazar added a goal and Spencer Knight stopped 28 shots as the Chicago Blackhawks snapped a five-game skid with a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Tommy Pham's RBI single in the bottom of the 11th inning lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory over the New York Yankees for just their second win in eight games.
New West Virginia coach Ross Hodge's five-year contract agreement will pay him $15 million.
Trent Grisham homered twice, including a three-run shot to fuel a six-run fifth-inning rally, and the New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-4.
Sidney Crosby took part in another dueling hat tricks game with a Russian opponent 16 years after his memorable one in the playoffs against Alex Ovechkin.
Aaron Judge marked his 1,000th game by hitting his sixth homer of the season and the New York Yankees beat Pittsburgh 9-4 in the Pirates' home opener.
Seneca Valley is undefeated right now with hopes of winning it all this year.
Senior ace Lexie Hames is on the right track to accomplish a dream she's had since she was a kid.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
Robert Thomas scored a power-play goal in overtime and the St. Louis Blues tied a franchise record with their 11th consecutive win, 5-4 over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The only thing that flustered Paul Skenes on Wednesday was getting asked about his photo spread with girlfriend Livvy Dunne in GQ magazine.
Andy Toole and Robert Morris had a banner season this past year, winning the Horizon League and making it to the NCAA Tournament.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
Paul Skenes needed nearly three innings to warm up, then struck out six over seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 at George M.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Jake Mangum collected three more hits and Shane Baz struck out a career-high 10 in six innings, helping the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-0.
The NFL has tabled a vote to ban the tush push play, best utilized by the Philadelphia Eagles.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Jake Mangum got two hits from each side of the plate to finish 4 for 4 in his second major league game, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 in their first game under the lights at Steinbrenner Field.
Archbishop Wood was eyeing the history books, but South Fayette had other things in mind.
South Fayette beat Archbishop Wood 45-37 to win the first PIAA title in school history.
Some people might be anxiously waiting for Aaron Rodgers to make up his mind about whether he's going to play this upcoming season.
Min Woo Lee is finally a winner on the PGA Tour and it he had to sweat it out at the Houston Open.
The Allegheny County Police Department is investigating death threats made against the president of the Allegheny County Council.
Five of Pittsburgh's museums are being recognized both nationally and locally, and city leaders say it comes at the perfect time.
The National Weather Service said there could be two possible waves of severe weather and storms Wednesday.
A Pittsburgh police detective was charged with felony aggravated assault after a bar brawl last month.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
The National Weather Service said there could be two possible waves of severe weather and storms Wednesday.
The Allegheny County Police Department is investigating death threats made against the president of the Allegheny County Council.
Five of Pittsburgh's museums are being recognized both nationally and locally, and city leaders say it comes at the perfect time.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
A Pittsburgh police detective was charged with felony aggravated assault after a bar brawl last month.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
The preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment suggests that the U.S. is "likely" responsible for the bombing of the girls' school in Iran on Feb. 28.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
The Pennsylvania Treasury will hold a public auction for unclaimed goods on Wednesday, March 25.
Pittsburgh gas prices have spiked in the last week, but how high exactly will they rise in the coming weeks?
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
An investigation into fraudulent vehicle inspections has led to dozens of charges against a Pittsburgh-area auto shop owner and his mechanic, police said.
The iconic Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade is this weekend, and if you're looking to swap out the black and gold for green, Dr. Tom Petrone, owner of the Irish Design Center joins us to show us what he's got to offer!
Our friend Dr. Natalie Gentile, the co-founder of Direct Care Physicians of Pittsburgh and Rebel Wellness is back and she's showing us a quick, 10-minute at-home workout that will boost your energy and help you get moving!
Daisy Jade is at the real-life hospital that was the inspiration for The Pitt - Allegheny General Hospital, where she's learning more about how the show represents their jobs, and an upcoming fundraiser that will benefit so many things!
The stars of the Chicago Broadway National Tour are sticking around, and they're finding out if Heather and Ron were paying attention to the details of the show!
Heather and Ron are joined in studio by Ellie Roddy and Max Cervantes, two of the stars of the Chicago Broadway National Tour, which is making its latest stop in Pittsburgh!
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
There is cautious optimism on the North Shore that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette may continue to publish under new ownership.
From freshly washed cars to air conditioning units to entire porches, dust is blanketing one Westmoreland County neighborhood.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
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.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
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.
Heyward's new contract is said to be worth more than $32 million over two years with the first year of the deal guaranteed.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Damarco Minor followed his own miss to score with 0.7 seconds left and give 15th-seeded Pittsburgh a 64-63 win over 10-seed Stanford in the opening game of the ACC Tournament on Tuesday.
Jackson Blake converted on the decisive shootout goal and the Carolina Hurricanes recovered after relinquishing a two-goal lead late in regulation to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday night.
The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of the trade that would have brought in star pass rusher Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders.
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.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
The medical drama "The Pitt" has certainly put a lot of eyes on Pittsburgh, and while the stories are fiction, the show highlights some very real things about the city.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Bill Fralic was a standout athlete from an early age, and his talent never waned as he forged his path to NFL glory.
The Allegheny County Police Department is investigating death threats made against the president of the Allegheny County Council.
A Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detective was charged with felony aggravated assault after a bar brawl last month. KDKA's Shelley Bortz reports.
Suspected Iranian drones hit at least three ships in and around the Strait of Hormuz overnight, continuing attacks that have paralyzed traffic through the vital shipping lane despite a stern warning from President Trump.
Dozens of trees are going to be removed from Pittsburgh's North Shore to help make way for the setup for the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele reports.
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.
