Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: January 5, 2025
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
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KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
Sebastian Aho's goal at 1:30 in overtime led the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday night.
No. 3 Notre Dame and No. 5 Penn State will square off in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9 for a chance to play in the national championship game.
Joe Burrow passed for 277 yards and a touchdown, and the Cincinnati Bengals kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 19-17 win over the floundering Pittsburgh Steelers.
Penn State coach James Franklin thinks there's a chance Abdul Carter will be back for the College Football Playoff semifinals.
Sam Reinhart and Anton Lundell scored in the shootout, and the Florida Panthers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Friday night.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and the 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Notre Dame and Penn State will face off in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff in the Orange Bowl in Miami on Jan 9.
The Sugar Bowl, postponed after a tragic New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans, will now kick off today at 3 p.m. CST.
Jaland Lowe scored 27 points and dished out eight assists, Cameron Corhen had 19 points and 11 rebounds and Pittsburgh used a big second half to beat California 86-74.
T.J. Watt earned team MVP honors from 2019 to 2021 and again in 2023 prior to this year's selection.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Jason Mackey discuss the sports topics of the day.
J.T. Compher scored a go-ahead power play goal in the third period.
It was a year full of headlines for sports in the Pittsburgh area.
KDKA-TV's Cassidy Wood and KDKA Radio's Suzie Cool discuss the sports topics of the day.
Drew Allar threw three touchdown passes as Penn State bottled up Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty for a 31-14 win over Boise State.
West Virginia blew most of an 18-point lead before holding off No. 7 Kansas for a 62-61 victory on Tuesday.
Boise State has taken that long-awaited next step, earning a spot in the College Football Playoff for the first time, 17 years after a program-shifting win.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and their struggling defense could be at full strength for the regular-season finale against Cincinnati.
Watch as Chris Adamski, Chris Mueller, and Brian Batko join KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh for another round of sound on this edition of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown!
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh discusses the sports topics of the day.
Sidney Crosby broke Mario Lemieux's Pittsburgh franchise career record for assists on Michael Bunting's power-play goal and the Penguins beat the New York Islanders 3-2 on Sunday night.
Casey Cizikas and Anders Lee each scored twice and the New York Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3.
KDKA-TV's Cassidy Wood and Suzie Cool discuss the sports topics of the day.
An 83-year-old woman from California died in a crash in South Huntingdon Township on Wednesday night.
PTL is giving five lucky winners tickets to see "Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie" at the AMC Waterfront.
With the Commercial Street Bridge project stealing the headlines, another massive project on Pittsburgh's highways is moving right along.
For the next couple of days, the mornings will be cool, the daytime will be warm, and nights will be comfortable in Pittsburgh.
Westinghouse is disassembling and moving its historic atom smasher after nearly 90 years in Forest Hills.
More than a week after two dogs killed a family's pet emu in McKeesport, the owner of the dogs was cited.
An 83-year-old woman from California died in a crash in South Huntingdon Township on Wednesday night.
With the Commercial Street Bridge project stealing the headlines, another massive project on Pittsburgh's highways is moving right along.
For the next couple of days, the mornings will be cool, the daytime will be warm, and nights will be comfortable in Pittsburgh.
Westinghouse is disassembling and moving its historic atom smasher after nearly 90 years in Forest Hills.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
The plans include arresting migrants in Ohio and quickly putting them on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti, the internal documents indicate.
With one day left, there are still no constitutional sentencing guidelines for the Pennsylvania judicial system when it comes to felony murder.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
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.
Summertime activities can be physically demanding... luckily, fitness and health contributor Dr. Natalie has some simple stretches and tips to share to keep us on the move, pain-free!
Now it's time for Heather and David to reveal some of the stories they've never shared.
'Stories From A Stranger' is more than just a podcast...it's a collection of some of the most honest, heartfelt, and raw answers to simple questions. But today, PTL is listening to HIS story.
It's that season! The team has started arriving at Saint Vincent College...and so have we! Rich Walsh is live from the action.
Previewing Steeler's Training Camp! Plus...Whatcha Think Wednesday: Do you struggle with saying 'no' ?
Opposition to a data center at the back end of an industrial park is growing among residents of Hanover Township, Washington County.
A small community in Fayette County is pushing for answers after finding what appears to be raw sewage spilling into the woods.
Developers want to fill the former Vincentian Marion Manor facility in Banksville with new townhomes.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis.
Allegheny County has nearly three dozen cases of cyclosporiasis resulting in two hospitalizations.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
An investigation is underway in Uniontown, Fayette County, after police said a man was found dead in his car with a can of Galaxy Gas on the floor.
A public hearing was held on Friday for input on the pending Independence Health and West Virginia University Health System merger.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Eduardo Rodríguez pitched eight shutout innings, Gabriel Moreno hit a two-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Wednesday, clinching the three-game series.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Wednesday morning marked the beginning of the Steelers training camp for fans.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says there's "zero debate" that this season will be his last.
Data center projects are on municipal drawing boards across the Pittsburgh region, and public opposition is growing.
Businesses in Latrobe and Unity Township are getting ready for the annual influx of players, coaches and fans for Steelers training camp.
A petition is now circulating to put an end to Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest.
A world-renowned Pittsburgh technical school and a major airline have signed an agreement to work hand in hand.
The former glass plant in Charleroi has been listed for sale.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Dave Matthews stopped by a Pittsburgh restaurant before his show at Star Lake on Friday night.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
While the Commercial Street Bridge project was the focus of the summer, PennDOT has quietly been working toward the completion of another massive project: the Wexford I-79 interchange. John Shumway learned more about the new "flyover."
While the Commercial Street Bridge project was the focus of the summer, PennDOT has quietly been working toward the completion of another massive project: the Wexford I-79 interchange. John Shumway learned more about the new "flyover."
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
The Westinghouse Atom Smasher is to be disassembled and moved.
More than a week after two dogs killed a family's pet emu in McKeesport, the owner of the dogs was cited.
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.
