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Rising Star: Notre Dame Guard Steve Vasturia
Vasturia, who played his high school ball at St. Joseph's Prep in Philadelphia, has started every game for Notre Dame this season after starting 12 last year.
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Vasturia, who played his high school ball at St. Joseph's Prep in Philadelphia, has started every game for Notre Dame this season after starting 12 last year.
The Northeastern Huskies made it into the NCAA Tournament and could not be happier to be back in the Big Dance after 24 years of work. Now, all they've got to do is get past a strong Notre Dame team and Scott Eatherton can lead them to the upset.
Pitt's James Robinson took an elbow to the face from a teammate, a shot to mouth from Notre Dame's Demetrius Jackson and a metaphorical punch to the gut when the eighth-ranked Irish turned an eight-point deficit into a one-point lead with 31 seconds left on Saturday.
Pitt Football has announced their schedule and dates for the first season under new head coach Pat Narduzzi.
With teams vying for four playoff spots and bowl game placements, this weekend can either cause a big shakeup or solidify seeds/rankings to both the bowl game and playoff picture. While there are many top matchups this weekend to watch, let's look at the 5 must-watch games that have the most at stake for the teams playing in them.
As far as numbers go, Rakeem Cato is a very good player, but to make a run to New York, he will have to go on a tear in the second half of the season.
In a landscape where conference realignment has cost teams and fans their rivalry matchup, Pitt and Notre Dame have found a way to keep theirs alive. It was announced that the Pitt football and Notre Dame programs will continue their rivalry through the 2025 season.
Which one-loss team has the edge? So many pivotal games are still to come, and the temperature of the playoff change can be flipped and turned upside down any given week.
There is no disputing which game deserves the Heisman spotlight game this week. Notre Dame and Florida State will offer the biggest stage for a pair of Heisman Trophy candidates, Everett Golson of Notre Dame and the reigning Heisman Trophy winner from Florida State, Jameis Winston.
Until Notre Dame proves it can beat one of the elite programs in college football on a grand stage, the overall assessment of Notre Dame will be that it is good, but not good enough. But this season appears to be up for grabs with plenty of surprises still to come. Can Notre Dame offer one more surprise?
Each week of college football should be seen as a chapter, and the season the full novel. The only thing is, you cannot script drama this good.
The Pitt football program has announced their 2015-2016 non-conference dates and ACC opponents that will appear on next years schedule.
If you're a fan of Notre Dame, you can own a piece of the football stadium.
For the third time in four years, the Pitt men's basketball program received public recognition from the NCAA for ranking among the nation's top 10 percent of all 351 men's basketball teams based on its Academic Progress Rate.
Lamar Patterson scored 20 points, including a pair of free throws with 2 seconds left, and Talib Zanna had 17 points and 14 rebounds as Pittsburgh overcame making one basket in the final six minutes of regulation to beat Notre Dame 85-81 in overtime Saturday.
Many international destinations close to home may prove to be a better option than South Beach or Miami. Among the best international trips that can be done in a weekend are the Bahamas, Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, Montreal and Vancouver.
Pitt quarterback Tom Savage has taken quite the route to get to Pitt and isn't taken any of the opportunities he's being given for granted.
James Conner ran for two short touchdowns, including the go-ahead score with 9:36 remaining as Pittsburgh upset No. 24 Notre Dame 28-21 Saturday night.
Bostick says this game should be one of those great Pitt-Notre Dame games like we had in 2008. He calls that 2008 game the greatest he has ever been a part of.
Pitt Head Coach Paul Chryst joined The Fan Morning Show on Thursday morning to preview Saturday's primetime showdown with Notre Dame at Heinz Field.
Finally in the NFL, Manti Te'o is looking to give football fans everywhere reasons to forget about his fake girlfriend scandal. His performance with the San Diego Chargers may be just the thing to jolt his name back to football relevance.
On Monday, the University of Pittsburgh athletic programs officially transitioned into the Atlantic Coast Conference, leaving behind a depleted, worn-out shell of a once-proud Big East.
There was a special commencement address Saturday for students at Seton Hill University.
Notre Dame will join the Atlantic Coast Conference starting next season, a year earlier than expected, following the split among the Big East's football schools and seven Catholic schools that forming their own basketball-focused conference.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
It wasn't just Pirates rookie Paul Skenes tossing heat at the 94th Midsummer Classic.
On today's show: The Berg Pizza, Rania's Catering, Pittsburgh Grass Volleyball, and more!
The board of directors is expected to discuss changes to its competitive balance rule.
The district attorney's office said their computer serves are shut down and have limited access to email.
It wasn't just Pirates rookie Paul Skenes tossing heat at the 94th Midsummer Classic.
The FBI is investigating whether the shooter was a politically motivated homegrown domestic violent extremist, and investigators are combing through his background.
The board of directors is expected to discuss changes to its competitive balance rule.
The district attorney's office said their computer serves are shut down and have limited access to email.
While we'll finally get some relief from the heat, we could see some showers and thunderstorms today.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
While some delegates had other preferences, they all agreed that Trump's choice of JD Vance will help the ticket in this region.
The sniper radioed to a command post, according to a local law enforcement officer.
The Biden administration wants a new law that would cap annual rent increases at no more than 5% — or landlords would lose a major tax break.
A Pittsburgh doctor explains the dangers of expired car seats.
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The health department issued a consumer alert for Coraopolis Cash Market,
Fans looking for tickets to the game will need to buy season tickets, a mini-plan, or group tickets.
Sheetz will now deliver beer to Pennsylvanians, the Altoona-based convenience store chain announced on Tuesday.
We're previewing some of the food you'll be able to sample at Picklesburgh!
Daisy told us all about an online giving event that supports nonprofits in our community. She took us inside one of the places that is able to give back, because you gave first!
Heather and David played another game of What's It Worth with Dr. Lori!
Matt Byrne and Stephanie Eisel, from the Hard Rock Cafe, stopped by the PTL kitchen to showcase some of their World Burger Tour!
Shari stuck around to show us how to make a food display for our "chic' outdoor picnic!
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is initiating new patrols Downtown focused on smoke shops and the street activity around them.
Columbia Gas wants to abandon service to the Burhan-Crouse Funeral Home.
Leaders in Pittsburgh have taken the first step toward preventing the random Downtown attacks the city has seen on innocent people.
Pittsburgh's public safety director said the system fails to address the underlying problems of homelessness, addiction and mental illness.
A new voicemail scam is hoping to trick you into giving away your personal information.
In the aftermath of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, medics, doctors, and nurses jumped into action to treat the wounded.
A Baldwin resident has been hospitalized with Allegheny County's first human case of West Nile virus this year.
Rite Aid, which has already closed hundreds of stores, is shutting more locations in Michigan and Ohio.
Whooping cough is making a post-pandemic comeback in Allegheny County and around Pennsylvania.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
It wasn't just Pirates rookie Paul Skenes tossing heat at the 94th Midsummer Classic.
The board of directors is expected to discuss changes to its competitive balance rule.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes had a strong showing in his MLB All-Star Game debut.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
A lifelong Pittsburgher has been named the new general manager of Kennywood.
The multi-year partnership begins this season.
KDKA-TV talked exclusively with Takahiro Mori, vice chairman of Nippon Steel and the head of its global operations, about the proposed deal.
The popular Pittsburgh spot was praised for its pepperoni size and its unique crust.
The health department issued a consumer alert for Coraopolis Cash Market,
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
"Dance Moms" star Christi Lukasiak is facing DUI charges after a crash in Westmoreland County last month.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
The PIAA Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday to discuss possible changes to its competitive balance rule.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
The district attorney's office currently has limited communication due to a cyberattack.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Cranberry Township police asked all residents to shelter in place and lock their doors while they searched for a "suspicious person."
People in the Pittsburgh area are cleaning up after storms rolled through on Wednesday.
To celebrate a company-wide Community Day, KDKA held a food donation drive for the people who need the most help in our area. The Talk Pittsburgh team loaded the donations up and took them over to Jubilee Kitchen. Here's a look!
Residents in Western Pennsylvania are cleaning up after storms rolled through the region on Monday.
Pro-Palestinian protesters set up a new encampment at the University of Pittsburgh.