Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: January 8, 2024
KDKA's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
KDKA's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Watch as Andrew Fillipponi, Ray Fittipaldo, and Jeff Hathhorn join KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani for another round of sound on this live edition of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown!
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
For the first time in franchise history, the Steelers will be playing a playoff game in Buffalo.
Ace Baldwin Jr. scored 25 points and Penn State scored 52 points in the second half to rally past Michigan 79-73 at the historic Palestra on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania.
Zemgus Girgensons jammed a loose puck by Tristan Jarry late in the third period and Rasmus Dahlin added an empty netter to lift the Buffalo Sabres past the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1.
Mason Rudolph threw a 71-yard touchdown pass to Diontae Johnson on the first play of the fourth quarter, and the Pittsburgh Steelers took a step toward the postseason with a 17-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens.
L.J. Cryer scored 20 points, Damian Dunn added 14 points and No. 3 Houston improved to 14-0 with an 89-55 win over West Virginia in the Cougars' inaugural Big 12 contest on Saturday.
Blake Hinson scored 21 points, Zack Austin added 20, and Pittsburgh defeated Louisville 83-70.
KDKA-TV's Josh Taylor discusses the sports topics of the day.
KDKA-TV's Josh Taylor talks with WJZ's Alex Glaze about Saturday's Steelers-Ravens game.
Malik Hall matched his career high with 24 points and Mady Sissoko matched his career best with 12 rebounds as Michigan State routed Penn State, 92-61.
Sidney Crosby scored on the power play to snap a third-period tie and added two assists, lifting the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 6-5 win over the Boston Bruins.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discusses the sports topics of the day.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discusses the sports topics of the day.
Armando Bacot had 16 points and 10 rebounds, RJ Davis added 15 points and four assists, and No. 8 North Carolina pulled away from Pittsburgh 70-57.
Alex Ovechkin scored a power-play goal during Washington's fast start, and the Capitals beat Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett says the coaching staff felt he wasn't ready to play against Seattle, which is why he was inactive during Pittsburgh's 30-20 win over the Seahawks.
KDKA-TV's Josh Taylor discusses the sports topics of the day.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are sticking with Mason Rudolph ahead of their pivotal regular-season finale against Baltimore.
Alex Nedeljkovic made 36 saves, Lars Eller scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins held off the New York Islanders 3-1 on Sunday night.
The new premier football league, which will kick off on March 30 next year, was announced by XFL co-owners Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia on Sunday.
Najee Harris rushed for a season-high 122 yards and bullied his way into the end zone for a pair of touchdowns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers kept their playoff hopes alive into Week 18 with a 30-23 win over the Seattle Seahawks.
Evgeni Malkin had a goal and an assist, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins top the St. Louis Blues 4-2.
Years after almost losing so much, a Washington County family is continuing their tradition of giving back to those in need.
Bryan Rust had two goals and an assist to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-4.
K-9 Ranger was recognized for helping find a person with dementia.
A holiday tradition in a Pittsburgh-area sheriff's office is quickly becoming the talk of the town.
Some Pittsburgh-area college students will be part of a performance of a lifetime Thursday.
Years after almost losing so much, a Washington County family is continuing their tradition of giving back to those in need.
Bryan Rust had two goals and an assist to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-4.
K-9 Ranger was recognized for helping find a person with dementia.
A holiday tradition in a Pittsburgh-area sheriff's office is quickly becoming the talk of the town.
Some Pittsburgh-area college students will be part of a performance of a lifetime Thursday.
It was the largest proposed property tax increase in the history of Allegheny County, and Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato said there would be mass layoffs and service cuts without it. But now council members say they can cut that increase almost in half without reducing staff or services. KDKA-TV's Andy Sheehan reports.
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
A big local election is looming on the horizon, and a well-known political figure and son of a former mayor is lining up as a potential challenger to Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey.
KDKA-TV money and political editor Jon Delano is retiring after 30 years. He talked to Ken Rice about his remarkable career.
A small business owner in Pittsburgh is concerned about how the proposed Trump tariffs on goods from overseas could affect her business.
A Westmoreland County man says he feels bamboozled after a nearly $8,000 bill arrived in the mail.
With the online world dominating advance sales for the holiday starting in October, are Black Friday and Cyber Monday still relevant?
Gas prices in Pittsburgh are starting to fall as our travel picks up around Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The first Von Maur department store in Pennsylvania has opened at South Hills Village.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Katie took inside AHN Jefferson Hospital's Obstetrics Unit where they're celebrating a decade of delivering joy. This segment is sponsored by Allegheny Health Network.
This week's Waiting Child is Joshua.
Katie and Rania were in the kitchen today making yummy dried cherry and apricot scones!
It was full STEAM ahead on PTL today. We got to bend the laws of time and space with Ray and Elizabeth Petelin, from "Hey Ray!" This segment was sponsored by Thermo Twin.
A Westmoreland County man says he feels bamboozled after a nearly $8,000 bill arrived in the mail.
Budget time at City Hall has Pittsburgh City Council scrutinizing Mayor Ed Gainey's proposed spending.
Amid staffing shortages in Pittsburgh EMS, a city program seeks to recruit and train from within the community.
The Ambridge Area School District recently purchased a security system touted for its ability to detect guns and knives.
As tales of scammers swiping tickets from Ticketmaster accounts grow, there are simple yet effective ways to protect your tickets.
Keeping the kids healthy this time of year can be a challenge. Dr. Hayley Hellstern and Dr. Marisa Quattrone talk about their new practice in Fox Chaple, Zest Pediatrics.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Two Pittsburgh men are among the first to use a new device to regain movement following a stroke.
Thawing a turkey one week out from Thanksgiving may seem excessive, but it's necessary.
It is vital to find time for your physical well-being, even if it's just for a little bit. That's what we discussed today for our Wellness Wednesday conversation with Dr. Natalie Gentile.
Bryan Rust had two goals and an assist to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-4.
The Steelers are looking to bounce back from last week's loss to Cleveland.
The coaches who were terminated includes both head football coaches, their assistants, and two girls soccer coaches at the middle school.
The holiday season is here, and Pittsburgh's professional athletes are spending it by giving back.
Sidney Crosby scored his 600th NHL goal for Pittsburgh but the Penguins lost 6-1 to the Utah Hockey Club.
Shops in downtown Greensburg are gearing up for Small Business Saturday.
One tree farm in Harmony, Butler County, is already open for the season.
The hunt is still on for the one-of-a-kind Topps Paul Skenes Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card.
Pittsburgh remains at the forefront of the robotics industry.
Spirit Airlines announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot itself.
Highlights for the 31st annual Highmark First Night celebration include a performance by Frzy. the Future of Pittsburgh Ball, and of course fireworks.
One of the most successful computer games of all time is currently being developed by Apple as a forthcoming movie.
Mac Miller fans are getting new music in the new year.
The official teaser for "The Pitt" dropped, revealing a premiere date in January.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast.
Pittsburghers are making last-minute preparations for their Thanksgiving feasts. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer was out at the Giant Eagle Market District at the Waterworks to talk to shoppers.
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is known as the biggest drinking night of the year. KDKA-TV's Jennifer Borrasso visited bars in Pittsburgh, where they expect a big business night.
Years after almost losing so much, a Washington County family is continuing their tradition of giving back to those in need this holiday season.
The KDKA-TV Turkey Fund was started by late commentator Al Julius. We dug into the KDKA archives to find out what Al had to say about the very first Turkey Fund drive back in 1982.
Fallen Pittsburgh Fire Battalion Chief John Walsh was laid to rest on Monday
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost 24-19 to the Cleveland Browns.
The Steelers beat the Ravens 18-16 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Firefighters battled a massive fire at Riley's Pour House, a popular Irish pub in Carnegie, on Thursday.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump held rallies in Pittsburgh on the eve of Election Day.