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The Mayweather-Pacquiao fight is so naturally radiant that the two participants eschewed the obligatory, cross-country, promotional tour.
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The Mayweather-Pacquiao fight is so naturally radiant that the two participants eschewed the obligatory, cross-country, promotional tour.
Experts have wondered if this fight, in a strict boxing sense, was announced five years too late. Maybe. But it doesn't matter.
Let's discard the nonsense that this is just another fight, or that it doesn't feed a starving sport.
CBS Sports and their subsidiary SHOWTIME Sports have agreed to a multi-year joint venture with Premier Boxing Champions.
A report just crawled across my flatscreen, with Bob Arum asserting that the dueling networks, HBO and Showtime, have basically agreed on broadcasting rights for a Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao bout in May.
Floyd, you're great. While I can't concede the greatest, and I wince when you compare yourself favorably to The Greatest (Muhammad Ali), I'll give it that you're the best of your time.
By every account, Manny Pacquiao has agreed to every nuance of Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s demands, including rampant PED testing, a smaller share of the epic purse, and a lower perch on the glittering marquee.
With more dueling monologues than a presidential campaign, it's sounding more and more like Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will fight next year.
Somewhere way on the right side of your globe, in the aorta of China, Manny Pacquiao will fight on Saturday, November 22.
UFC President Dana White joined the Starkey and Mueller show to talk about the upcoming UFC 180 in Mexico City, Mexico on Saturday November 15th.
He's a local store clerk by day, a boxing champion by night. But his act of bravery could cost him his Olympic dream.
Boxing was big when the old YMCA in the Hill District was constructed in 1922. That ended decades ago, but hard work by an ex-police officer and local residents has brought the old gym back.
Mike Tyson has been chosen to present Evander Holyfield for his induction into Nevada's Boxing Hall of Fame on August 9, in, of course, Las Vegas, the scene of many crimes, factual and fictional.
A film crew was in Carrick again today, shooting scenes for the Jake Gyllenhaal movie called "Southpaw."
Here is a list of five things you didn't know about Saul "Canelo" Alvarez.
If boxing is to save its vitality, it needs vital boxers to fight each other. Seems simple enough, an athletic algorithm that serves the sport and its fans.
From fiction to reality, the underdog often chirps until he's champ. So it is with Erislandy Lara. While technically the champion here and universally respected as a fighter, Lara has little of Canelo's cash or cachet, and just a fraction of Canelo's traction among the media.
On July 12, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Erislandy Lara are fighting in Las Vegas. While technically not a title fight, it's considered the de facto championship bout at 154 lbs.
First, it was Russell Crowe, and now Jake Gyllenhaal is returning to Pittsburgh to make another movie.
Mike Tyson is without question one of the most famous boxers in the world. Today, he talked about his life, career and a new boxing promotion he's bringing to the city.
Manny Pacquiao, one of the few boxers to still move the needle, fights Timothy Bradley this weekend for the WBO welterweight title.
Before other sports matched the money and none of the danger, boxing was must-watch theater, a distillation of the rags-to-riches narrative that personified the American Dream. And Ken Norton was Exhibit A.
Alvarez and Mayweather are fighting at a catch-weight of 152 pounds, which, if you're looking for an edge, would probably point to Alvarez, the naturally larger man. But Mayweather has a way of making larger men look small.
On the 9th floor of the BNY Mellon building downtown, you'll find the desk of Jennifer Chieng. As she calmly types away, you'd never know there's a fire brewing.
Fall is officially here, and there's no meal more cozy than soup and grilled cheese!
Talk Pittsburgh co-host Kelly Dzanaj is passing on her best beauty hacks and favorite products.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been pre-empted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands has been voted one of the 10 best destinations for fall foliage in the nation.
The Forbes Avenue drive from Downtown Pittsburgh to Oakland is getting a bit more complicated in Uptown as of Monday morning.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been pre-empted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands has been voted one of the 10 best destinations for fall foliage in the nation.
The Forbes Avenue drive from Downtown Pittsburgh to Oakland is getting a bit more complicated in Uptown as of Monday morning.
A woman is dead after a crash involving a Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus on Monday.
A Westmoreland County dad is facing charges after police said his 4-year-old son was hit by a car.
Ahead of an expected announcement from the Trump administration linking Tylenol to autism risk, the drugmaker and medical experts are pushing back on the claims.
President Trump is renewing his call to reestablish a U.S. presence at Bagram, even saying "we're talking now to Afghanistan" about the matter.
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk spoke at Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA.
Former Ohio State football coach and current Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel says he won't run for Ohio governor in 2026.
The Pentagon's new guidelines were sent to reporters on Friday.
Several areas in Butler County fall under the voluntary notice, and it's expected to last indefinitely.
While posting has become commonplace in our culture, the real-world effects could hurt your job prospects.
Wawa is opening several stores in Centre County, continuing to inch toward the Sheetz stronghold of western Pennsylvania.
Allegheny County Regional Asset District started its RAD program in 2002.
Billion-dollar fever is sweeping the country.
We're getting a preview of the annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival from show curator Janis Burley and musician Dan Wilson.
Comedian Craig Gass and heavy metal musician Chris Kael bring their popular podcast to town as part of the Where Have You Been Tour. We're sitting down with them before the show.
Beyond Gray influencer Kati Nairn is back in the studio with some great decor tips for you home! She's showing us how the right lighting added to your fall decorations can set a cozy mood in your home.
PTL's Katie O'Malley heads over to Allegheny Commons Park to get a preview of the annual car cruise, Pistons in the Park! Plus, the organizers have a great gift for Team PTL!
The Helix Dance Crew, all STEM students from Carnegie Mellon University, are showing off their impressive moves from a viral dance video on social media that started as an ad for the Gap. Plus, they try to teach Heather and David some moves.
Pittsburgh councilmembers plan on introducing new legislation that will change the zoning code for vape shops.
People who live next to a blighted and abandoned property in Sharpsburg say they're living in a nightmare.
The new year is starting at Pittsburgh's colleges and universities, but there will be fewer international students on campus.
After buying a home in Beaver County, a couple says they were appalled when they found a swastika permanently tiled into the basement floor.
A multi-billion-dollar project to clean up Pittsburgh's rivers and streams has been talked about for decades. Now it's finally moving forward.
The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s is coming up this fall. Hear more about how the walk benefits Pittsburgh neighbors.
A third human case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in Allegheny County.
The Monessen City School District is aware of more than five cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease in its elementary school.
A team of Harvard researchers analyzed data for more than 66,000 nurses, ages 36 to 56, who were surveyed about their own health for 20 years.
The warning comes days after a Delco township passed an ordinance requiring children to wear helmets on e-scooters and e-bikes.
The University of Pittsburgh will officially retire Aaron Donald's No. 97 jersey later this season.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Instead of taking steps forward to a potential game-tying score late against the Steelers, DeMario Douglas and the Patriots offense went backward on a must-have fourth down.
The Riverhounds say they will fully cooperate with any investigation.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers continued to climb up the NFL leaderboards on Sunday.
Businesses in Pittsburgh are preparing for a busy weekend.
Sheetz is the second-best employer in the nation for retail workers, according to a new list from Fortune.
Forbes has ranked the top 400 richest people in America, and the list features billionaires from the Pittsburgh area.
Wawa is opening several stores in Centre County, continuing to inch toward the Sheetz stronghold of western Pennsylvania.
Poulet Bleu in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood will be reopening on October 21.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been pre-empted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Multi-platinum selling artist MGK is hitting the road in 2025 and 2026 and will be joined by Wiz Khalifa on his Pittsburgh stop.
Fresh off his Emmy wins, Noah Wyle is back in Pittsburgh.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Presale tickets for the show go on sale this week.
Animal Friends is hosting its annual Black Tie & Tails fundraising gala. This year's theme? "Pawp" art!
Let's get the conversation started with Heather Abraham, Mikey Hood and Kelly Dzanaj!
The Forbes Avenue drive from Downtown Pittsburgh to Oakland is getting a bit more complicated in Uptown as of Monday morning. The next phase of Pittsburgh Regional Transit's University Line project is now underway, but plenty of work still needs to be done before its estimated completion in 2027. KDKA-TV's Megan Shinn reports.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast!
The Aliquippa community is honoring the life of the 18-year-old who was shot and killed by an ATF agent on Thursday. The FBI says the man was armed. Beaver County United, which organized the vigil, is calling for transparency. KDKA’s Ricky Sayer reports.
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.
It was a wet and rainy day at Oakmont Country Club for the third round of the U.S. Open.
Oakmont continued to flex its muscles against the world's best at the U.S. Open on Friday.
