Top 5 Wildest Sports Callers Of The Week: March 30th-April 3rd
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports & CBS Sports Radio that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
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The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports & CBS Sports Radio that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
Athletes not only sign big contracts on the field but off the field as well. Most athletes make more money off of their endorsement deals than their actual contract salary.
We reached out to our sports radio personalities from across the country to get their opinion on James' decision. Here's their reactions:
LeBron James singularly orchestrated the Big Three union. And now that he has opted out of his Miami Heat contract, he's once again the Alpha Male of pro sports. Teams are scrambling to find the proper finances and expiring contracts, flipping over cushions for salary cap coin.
The Miami Heat are NBA Champions for the third time in seven years and the one constant through all of that time has been superstar guard Dwyane Wade.
How do you follow up one of the greatest NBA Finals games in history? The Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs did just that Thursday night with the greatest spectacle in sports, a Game 7, winner-take-all game at the AmericanAirlines Arena.
Five things to watch for in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, as the San Antonio Spurs try to clinch their fifth title and end the Miami Heat's reign on Tuesday night:
Manu Ginobili ran onto the floor as fans stood and screamed. He went to the bench, and they chanted his name. The sights and sounds of so many San Antonio spring nights were back Sunday — and the real party might be just a few days away.
The Miami Heat came back to the AT&T Center looking to take a 3-2 lead with the series set to return to South Florida. Instead, the Spurs' hot shooters stayed hot and San Antonio's 114-104 victory sends the series back to South Florida.
Miami Heat owner Micky Arison had a message as he walked to the winning locker room.
The Miami Heat entered Game 4 of the 2013 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs knowing they couldn't lose and go down 3-1 in the series and have a chance of winning the Larry O'Brien trophy. But the Heat's Big Three responded like the three All-Stars that they are, combining for 82 points and lead Miami to a 109-93.
After mauling the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the 2013 NBA Finals, the Miami Heat will look to take a 2-1 lead in the series Tuesday night during Game 3 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio.
LeBron James and the Miami Heat are off the NBA Finals for the third straight season, with their series against the San Antonio Spurs set to get underway on Thursday. SI's Ian Thomsen joined Toucher & Rich on Tuesday to discuss the series, and shoot down a Ray Allen rumor.
Game 7. Eastern Conference Finals. The last time the Miami Heat were in this situation, they were coming off a convincing Game 6 win in 2012 and blew out the Boston Celtics 101-88. What a difference a year makes.
LeBron James scored 30 points, Udonis Haslem made his last eight shots on the way to a 16-point night, and the Miami Heat used a dominant third quarter to turn things around and beat the Indiana Pacers 90-79 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals on Thursday.
The Miami Heat are going to have quite a challenge in front of them from the opening tip of Game 4 in the Eastern Conference Finals. Miami must find a way to once again play a near perfect half against the defensive-minded Indiana Pacers.
The Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls are getting ready for Friday's pivotal game 3.
An experiment created by a team of Community College of Allegheny County students is going to space.
A former police officer in Columbus, Ohio, who shot and killed Andre Hill has been found guilty in the shooting.
On the eve of the election, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are holding dueling rallies throughout Pennsylvania.
A judge in Pennsylvania ruled Elon Musk's PAC's $1 million voter sweepstakes can continue through Tuesday's election.
An Amish boy was shot and killed in Western Pennsylvania while hunting chipmunks, state police said.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are blitzing battleground states the day before polls open for Election Day 2024.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will be in Pittsburgh on Monday.
Here's what Pennsylvanians need to know about operating hours and other guidance for polling locations in the 2024 election.
An experiment created by a team of Community College of Allegheny County students is going to space.
A former police officer in Columbus, Ohio, who shot and killed Andre Hill has been found guilty in the shooting.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are scheduled to speak in the Pittsburgh area on Monday, one day before Election Day.
On the eve of the election, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are holding dueling rallies throughout Pennsylvania.
A judge in Pennsylvania ruled Elon Musk's PAC's $1 million voter sweepstakes can continue through Tuesday's election.
The road to the White House runs through Pennsylvania, with the Pittsburgh area taking center stage.
Pennsylvania has 67 counties and more than 9,000 polling places throughout the Commonwealth.
Eligible Pennsylvanians will soon be able to apply for help paying their heating bills this winter.
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With just hours left until trick-or-treating begins, many are still finding their costume.
The Eat'n Park that's been off Route 50 for nearly 70 years opened a new chapter on Tuesday in a new building.
A West Mifflin woman said she feels duped after falling for a convincing weight loss gummy ad created by scammers using AI.
Boaz played the final round of financial trivia with Clearview Federal Credit Union. This segment was sponsored by Clearview Federal Credit Union.
Bubba from 100.7 STAR joined us for another edition of Pop Talk Live.
Boaz played another round of financial trivia at the new Clearview Federal Credit Union building. This segment was sponsored by Clearview Federal Credit Union.
Daisy was with the Ronald McDonald House today getting a preview of this year's Red Shoe Ball.
Struggle Jennings was in the PTL studios today to tell us why his passion, and his legacy, ar putting him on a famous Pittsburgh stage.
A West Mifflin woman said she feels duped after falling for a convincing weight loss gummy ad created by scammers using AI.
A woman whose husband died after a multi-organ transplant says she's not only grieving, she's battling her landlord.
Is recycling working?
Skilled nursing centers in Western Pennsylvania are in jeopardy.
A man from Beaver Falls said a check washing scam almost cost him nearly $2,000.
Dr. Erin Isaac joined Talk Pittsburgh with some tips about post-Halloween dental care.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Some people with Alzheimer's or dementia could experience difficulty adjusting to the changes from the end of daylight savings time.
POTS is a life-changing condition and cases are on the rise.
Sleep experts applaud the time change.
Triolo is the 21st member of the Pittsburgh Pirates to win a Gold Glove Award since they began being presented in 1958.
Brashard Smith ran for 161 yards and two touchdowns and caught a pass for another score as No. 20 SMU overwhelmed previously undefeated and 18th-ranked Pittsburgh 48-25.
Sidney Crosby scored two goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1.
No. 4 Ohio State went to State College and came away with a win.
Will Howard threw for 182 yards and two touchdowns and No. 4 Ohio State's defense made a late defensive stand to lift the Buckeyes over No. 3 Penn State 20-13.
Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have campaigned in the Rust Belt city of Erie, Pennsylvania.
After nearly eight decades in business, Pechin grocery store is closing its doors.
Autonomous truck company Aurora Innovation says it won't start hauling freight without humans on board until April of next year.
Pittsburgh native Wiz Khalifa is selling his Washington County home for $1.3 million.
The Eat'n Park that's been off Route 50 for nearly 70 years opened a new chapter on Tuesday in a new building.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Pittsburgh native Wiz Khalifa is selling his Washington County home for $1.3 million.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Dr. Erin Isaac joined Talk Pittsburgh with some tips about post-Halloween dental care.
Kelly unveiled her latest haul of beauty products, including some serious dupes for luxury products.
Junior Achievement of Western Pa. is hosting a stock market challenge at Stage AE in December. Doug Knepper, the educational content and curriculum manager at Junior Achievement of Western Pa., joined us to tell us more about the event. This segment is sponsored by Junior Achievement of Western Pa.
Whipped sunscreen, olive oil in a squeeze bottle, companies are going all out to get our attention. Does it work?
Amy Baumgartner and Carley Weissert are getting the girls together for "Gratitude Glow Up: Grounding and Glimmers," and they stopped by to tell us all about the upcoming event.
No. 4 Ohio State went to State College and came away with a win.
Halloween 2024 was a smashing success for both Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh. Team PTL celebrated with a classic monster theme while Talk Pittsburgh got in the ring with some real wrestlers. Here's a look at some of the fun!
Marc-Andre Fleury returned to Pittsburgh on Tuesday for the final start of his career at PPG Paints Arena.
The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted the New York Giants on Monday at Arisure Stadium.
Former President Donald Trump was in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 19 for a rally.
