Keidel: Giving Thanks For Sports
Since we are upon our great day of gratitude, a pretext for gorging on poultry and then taking our swollen torsos to the nearest television for some football, let's look to sports for reasons to give thanks.
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Since we are upon our great day of gratitude, a pretext for gorging on poultry and then taking our swollen torsos to the nearest television for some football, let's look to sports for reasons to give thanks.
It was another Thursday night blowout, as the Packers dominated the Vikings 42-10 last night in Green Bay. The Packers moved to 3-2, while Minnesota is 2-3, struggling on offense without Teddy Bridgewater, who was inactive with a sprained ankle.
These two bitter rivals will lock horns at Lambeau Field tonight in a key early-season NFC North showdown.
Will this contest between NFC North rivals be the first competitive Thursday night game of the season?
It's easy to pencil the Seahawks as back-to-back Super Bowl champs after their 36-16 beat-down of the Packers last night. Or to think Green Bay is a shadow of the franchise that won it all in 2011 and hasn't reached the conference championship since.
Fantasy football players are also ready to go all-in on Thursday night. Finding favorable matchups in the first game on the schedule each week gives a player a big edge going into Sunday.
The "Drink to That All Night" singer-songwriter wants another stab at making NFL game picks for CBS Local after a less than stellar showing against fellow country artists including Justin Moore and Rodney Atkins back in 2012.
Meet the NFL players you need to follow this football season.
It's a poorly-kept secret that the Seattle Seahawks don't mind taking a penalty flag or two for pass interference or defensive holding in exchange for five or six no-calls on borderline plays. Supposedly, the NFL will be cracking down on physical play in the defensive backfield. If true-and that's a big if-it could mean even bigger numbers for the quarterbacks.
When Panthers Coach Ron Rivera said that he felt the team under the most pressure this week will be San Francisco he was dead wrong. Not only is his team the one that HAS to win this game, if he really believes that the Panthers are playing with house money he is setting his team up for failure.
The Green Bay Packers overcame some significant injuries to win the NFC North and make the playoffs, but they still lost in the first round. Here is the story of their season.
Seattle has already faced, and beaten, both the Saints and 49ers this season but not the Packers. Does the unknown help or hurt a team in the Playoffs?
The Green Bay Packers pulled off a huge win to make the playoffs, but now they have to face off with the San Francisco 49ers. They will have to work to prevent a repeat of what happened when these two met last season.
Two of the NFL's most decorated franchises will meet this Sunday when the Packers and 49ers meet in a NFC Wild Card matchup. The winner will move on in the playoffs, while the loser will face a disappointing end to a season that started with much higher aspirations.
Despite their dearth of recent success, all eyes will be on the Cowboys. For the karma and the drama, for better or worse, they are America's team. Mostly for worse. Just watch on Sunday.
For many football fans, Week 16 of the season is even bigger than the Super Bowl because it is their personal Super Bowl. It is the week with money on the line. Week 16 is the week fantasy football champions are crowned.
Coming off of a 30-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, the Pittsburgh Steelers look forward to their meeting with the Green Bay Packers on Lambeau Field this weekend.
With fantasy drafts now in full swing, would-be owners are scrambling to unlock the secrets of this year's draft. To that end, let's take a closer look at who might be the best QB option this year in fantasy: Aaron Rodgers or Drew Brees.
Having an elite signal-caller who can win you the game in crunch time is essential for any NFL franchise.
The NFC's all-pro offense features Packers QB Aaron Rodgers handing the ball to AP and tossing it to Megatron. Who else?
The keyword is "upside." And these guys have it. Here are the top 10 fantasy football quarterbacks for the 2012 NFL season.
Former NFL General Manager and current NFL Today football analyst Charlie Casserly, joined The Fan Morning Show Wednesday to discuss the NFL playoff picture.
The Super Bowl is upon us. We have watched our beloved Steelers win six Lombardi trophies in the past 36 years. In some cases, the Steelers were favorites to win the big game. This Super Bowl trip, Green Bay is the oddsmakers choice
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is searching for the people who shot and killed a deer in someone's front yard.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is warning drivers to watch out for deer.
Duquesne Light says there's a small chance of outages as it transfers power to a new substation.
Officials from half the states and the District of Columbia are asking a federal judge to order the Department of Agriculture to provide food stamp benefits for November.
The job cuts come as Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has said he envisions the company relying on AI agents to replace human workers.
A fan suffered life-threatening injuries after a fall from the stands at PPG Paints Arena during a game between the Penguins and Blues.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is searching for the people who shot and killed a deer in someone's front yard.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is warning drivers to watch out for deer.
Duquesne Light says there's a small chance of outages as it transfers power to a new substation.
Officials from half the states and the District of Columbia are asking a federal judge to order the Department of Agriculture to provide food stamp benefits for November.
Officials from half the states and the District of Columbia are asking a federal judge to order the Department of Agriculture to provide food stamp benefits for November.
The USDA notice comes after the Trump administration said it would not tap roughly $5 billion in contingency funds to keep benefits through SNAP.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said service members will miss paychecks by Nov. 15 if the government shutdown stretches on.
In an exclusive interview, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will consider a presidential campaign after the 2026 midterm elections.
Former vice president Kamala Harris spoke about the possibility of a woman being in the White House one day in an interview with the BBC.
People in Pennsylvania are being alerted to a new scam targeting those who receive SNAP benefits.
Heritage Valley Health System is merging with Allegheny Health Network.
The answer is you have to change to survive and you have to recognize the need to stay ahead of the curve.
Shake Shack is continuing its expansion into western Pennsylvania.
The Community Supermarket in the Heights Plaza Shopping Center is closing.
Melanie Taylor from 100.7 STAR's "The Bubba Show" joined us for another edition of Pop Talk Live.
Eleanor Reigel, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown, joins the show to discuss the upcoming Red Shoe Ball, which helps further the charity's mission of helping families in need by providing housing during long hospital stays.
From Halloween to healthy habits, and even a little pet psychology, a lot is going on this month in the animal world! Here to break it all down and help us understand our furry friends a little better is veterinarian Dr. Mike Hutchinson.
Just like the seasons change, maybe it’s time that your style does, too? Heather spent some time at Sognatore Salon to see how a few simple tweaks can give your look that perfect autumn refresh.
A new kind of mind-bending technology just landed in Pittsburgh, and it’s changing how we connect, communicate, and even tell stories. Daisy was live to discover the experience firsthand.
Campers who bought lifetime memberships to a Laurel Highlands campground say they are being told they have to leave.
Proposed data centers are getting pushback over environments impacts and energy costs.
People rallied to try and save both jobs and medical care at the only Allegheny Health Network facility in New Kensington.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is responding after learning a swastika and what appears to be a German war eagle were found tiled into the floor of a Beaver County home.
Some Pittsburgh-area towns accuse one mall owner of deliberately running down his properties.
The David L. Lawrence Convention Center once again played host to anyone in need of care.
Maybe you have a drawer full of fitness equipment you forgot about like resistance bands, jump ropes, and other various at-home exercise gear, but Aubrey Worek is here for another Fitness Friday to show you, Heather, and David how it can be put to use!
We're sitting down with Dr. Brenda Mendizabal, of UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, about ultra-processed foods. What are they and how you and your kids can eat healthier.
Normally, this time of year, you see orange pumpkins, but if you see pink ones in Pittsburgh, know it's for a good cause.
Reducing barriers to mental health care is the goal of a future bill to be proposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
The Dodgers have jumped to a 2-1 lead in the 2025 World Series after a thrilling back-and-forth, extra-inning contest in Game 3 ended in a 6-5 win for Los Angeles after 18 innings.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Hitting the 1,700 career point mark, Crosby becomes just the ninth player in NHL history to reach that achievement.
Elliott left Sunday night's game against the Packers after getting tangled up while tackled Green Bay tight end Tucker Kraft.
Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the St. Louis Blues 6-3.
Steve DeFrank, chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, says there's a right way and a wrong way when it comes to data centers.
Community members have packed into borough council and planning commission meetings in recent weeks with opposition to the proposed data center.
Eos Energy announced a major investment in its operations in the Pittsburgh region.
The changes include prohibiting the use of high-pressure water for cleaning valves as they review best practices.
Heritage Valley Health System is merging with Allegheny Health Network.
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
Actors Jeremy Renner and Edie Falco preview season four of "Mayor of Kingstown" on "CBS Mornings" and talk about working together for the first time.
Michael Keaton was in the Strip District on Monday for the inaugural induction ceremony at Pittsburgh's Walk of Fame.
Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal and rap.
Pittsburgh-area natives Joe Manganiello and Caitlin O'Connor are engaged.
Journalist Meg St-Esprit has recommendations for tech toys and other gadgets that will benefit the whole family.
Let's get the conversation started with Heather Abraham, Mikey Hood and Kelly Dzanaj!
A couple of weeks ago, Duquesne Light unveiled its more than $200 million Watson Substation, designed to strengthen and modernize the electrical grid powering Downtown Pittsburgh. Now that power is about to get transferred over. KDKA-TV's Jessica Riley reports.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast!
Martial arts students from the Pittsburgh area are home with awards from the International Tang Soo Do Federation World Championship.
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.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
Eli Holstein threw for 304 yards and 4 touchdown passes in the 45-17 Panthers' win over the Chippewas.
Spaun made a thrilling 64-foot birdie putt to win the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
