New video of Pirates fan's 21-foot fall shows what led to tragic accident
New video of Pirates fan Kavan Markwood's fall shows what led to the tragic accident at Pittsburgh's PNC Park during a game last week.
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Pirates fan who fell over wall at PNC Park identified as young man who "made a lasting impact on the South Allegheny community"
Kavan Markwood is the fan who fell from the 21-foot Clemente Wall in right field at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Wednesday.
Pirates say 20-year-old fan who fell at PNC Park consumed 2 beers
The mother of Pirates fan Kavan Markwood said Saturday that her son was "awake, alert and able to speak."
Pittsburgh police treating fan falling from stands as "accidental in nature"
Pittsburgh Public Safety issued an update on Thursday morning, saying the incident involving a fan falling from the stands is being treated as an accident.
Fan critically injured after falling from stands at Pirates-Cubs game
A fan at the Pirates-Cubs game on Wednesday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh fell over the outfield wall and landed on the playing field.
Octavio Dotel, former MLB pitcher, dies in Dominican nightclub roof collapse
Former MLB players Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco died after the roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed during a performance by merengue singer Rubby Pérez.
Reporter's Notebook: What Hank Aaron can teach us
Beyond baseball, Hank Aaron's life offers a powerful lesson in staying focused despite constant pressure. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson reflects.
As Ovechkin breaks Gretzky's goals mark, a look at some of sports' hallowed records
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has broken Wayne Gretzky's career NHL regular-season record of 894 goals, one that has stood for more than a quarter-century.
Yankees' torpedo bats in spotlight after team-record 9 homers
The NY Yankees' new torpedo bats drew attention Saturday, as they hit a team-record nine homers against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Texas Rangers' Kellie Fischer paving the way for women in the MLB
Outside of making sure the Rangers' historic season went smoothly, Fischer's work stretches beyond Arlington.
Lessons from a former MLB player on youth sports
When Paul Deines and his son Tanner head to the baseball diamond, they're no longer playing just to win. But it wasn't always that way. Elizabeth Cook has their story.
An ode to MLB opening day
Thursday marks opening day for Major League Baseball, an occasion CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has celebrated every year since 1969. Garrett explains why he believes baseball will always be America's pastime.
Chicago White Sox embrace Opening Day
The Chicago White Sox are prepared for the 2025 Major League Baseball kick-off after a dismal 2024 season. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Eye on America: Fighting Huntington's, and more
From coast to coast, we're bringing you the stories of those who are creating change for the better in their communities. We share the personal story of sports reporter Allie LaForce and MLB pitcher Joe Smith's fight against Huntington's disease. We also showcase a local effort to preserve the Alligator Reef Lighthouse in the Florida Keys. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani talks return to Japan, impact on kids
L.A. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani spoke in a rare interview about playing in front of a home crowd in Japan and what he's focused on personally this upcoming season.
Former MLB pitcher Art Schallock dies at 100
Art Schallock, former pitcher for the New York Yankees, has died at the age of 100. Before his death, he was the oldest surviving major leaguer. Maurice DuBois and John Dickerson have more.
Trump says he will issue a posthumous pardon for Pete Rose
Baseball legend Pete Rose pleaded guilty in 1990 to two counts of filing false tax returns and served a five-month prison sentence.
MLB considering petition to have Pete Rose removed from ineligible list
Pete Rose, baseball's late career hits leader, was banned from MLB and the Hall of Fame for sports betting.
Yankees permits players to sport full beards
The New York Yankees have finally thrown in the razor and will allow players to have beards. John Dickerson takes a look back at the sport's history with facial hair.
New York Yankees drop beard ban after 49 years
The New York Yankees are changing their long-standing no-beard rule and will let players and coaches have "well-groomed" facial hair from now on.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred on "The Takeout"
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred joined Major Garrett on "The Takeout." Manfred discussed the rule changes implemented for the 2023 season and how they've affected the length of games. Manfred also said making baseball international is a "crucial strategic objective," and he discussed the game's fan base.
Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter sentenced
The former Japanese language interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was sentenced to 57 months in prison for stealing nearly $17 million from the player to pay off gambling debts. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has more.
MLB umpire fired for sharing sports betting account with a friend
Although the league found no evidence Pat Hoberg bet on baseball, his friend did so 141 times between 2021 and 2023.
Ex-MLB commissioner Fay Vincent dies at 86 after battling cancer
Vincent had undergone radiation and chemotherapy for bladder cancer and he asked that treatment be stopped.
Ex-interpreter caught impersonating Ohtani in recording, prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors say a nearly four-minute audio recording allegedly captured Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara impersonating the baseball star on a call with a bank as he attempted to transfer $200,000.
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