Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: April 8, 2025
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
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KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Erik Karlsson scored his 200th career goal to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-0.
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes was knocked around a bit by the St. Louis Cardinals, allowing a career-high five runs in a 5-3 loss at frigid PNC Park.
Holden Schwamberger is believed to be the first junior-high adaptive track athlete in all of western Pennsylvania.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Joey Bart, Andrew McCutchen and Isiah Kiner-Falefa each drove in two runs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates handed St. Louis its fourth consecutive loss with an 8-4 victory over the Cardinals.
Ilya Mikheyev scored twice, Frank Nazar added a goal and Spencer Knight stopped 28 shots as the Chicago Blackhawks snapped a five-game skid with a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Tommy Pham's RBI single in the bottom of the 11th inning lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory over the New York Yankees for just their second win in eight games.
New West Virginia coach Ross Hodge's five-year contract agreement will pay him $15 million.
Trent Grisham homered twice, including a three-run shot to fuel a six-run fifth-inning rally, and the New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-4.
Sidney Crosby took part in another dueling hat tricks game with a Russian opponent 16 years after his memorable one in the playoffs against Alex Ovechkin.
Aaron Judge marked his 1,000th game by hitting his sixth homer of the season and the New York Yankees beat Pittsburgh 9-4 in the Pirates' home opener.
Seneca Valley is undefeated right now with hopes of winning it all this year.
Senior ace Lexie Hames is on the right track to accomplish a dream she's had since she was a kid.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
Robert Thomas scored a power-play goal in overtime and the St. Louis Blues tied a franchise record with their 11th consecutive win, 5-4 over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The only thing that flustered Paul Skenes on Wednesday was getting asked about his photo spread with girlfriend Livvy Dunne in GQ magazine.
Andy Toole and Robert Morris had a banner season this past year, winning the Horizon League and making it to the NCAA Tournament.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
Paul Skenes needed nearly three innings to warm up, then struck out six over seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 at George M.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Jake Mangum collected three more hits and Shane Baz struck out a career-high 10 in six innings, helping the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-0.
The NFL has tabled a vote to ban the tush push play, best utilized by the Philadelphia Eagles.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Jake Mangum got two hits from each side of the plate to finish 4 for 4 in his second major league game, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 in their first game under the lights at Steinbrenner Field.
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft scored two touchdowns to help the Packers push past the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night.
Volunteers came to Catholic Charities in Downtown Pittsburgh to pack dental care kits for those in need on Sunday.
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Rickard Rakell will miss 6-8 weeks after undergoing hand surgery.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after a man's body was found on Saturday night in Westmoreland County.
The announcement comes as part of nuclear messaging from the Kremlin, which has resisted Western pressure for a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft scored two touchdowns to help the Packers push past the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night.
Volunteers came to Catholic Charities in Downtown Pittsburgh to pack dental care kits for those in need on Sunday.
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Rickard Rakell will miss 6-8 weeks after undergoing hand surgery.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after a man's body was found on Saturday night in Westmoreland County.
The announcement comes as part of nuclear messaging from the Kremlin, which has resisted Western pressure for a ceasefire in Ukraine.
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.
A trail of debts that persisted during Jim Justice's time as West Virginia's governor has followed him to the U.S. Senate.
The holidays won't be the same this year at Hartwood Acres Mansion in Allegheny County.
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.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL! Here's a look back at the fun we had.
We've been asking PTL viewers to send us pictures of their pets getting ready for spooky season and the response has been massive! Here are just a few of the dozens of submissions we've received!
Team PTL's Katie O'Malley joins the show from Michelle Ma Belle Boutique a new fashion spot open in Lawrenceville!
Our PTL Pup, Maz, is back with Derek and Nan to give us an update on what he's been up to as well as tell us about a new book, Andy: A Dog's Tale!
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!
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.
KDKA Investigates looked into what's behind the county's success in preventing deadly crime.
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.
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft scored two touchdowns to help the Packers push past the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Rickard Rakell will miss 6-8 weeks after undergoing hand surgery.
Two weeks ago, Mangold revealed he was looking for a kidney donor.
Aaron Rodgers is set to face Green Bay for the first time when the Steelers host the Packers.
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.
With the 2026 NFL Draft approaching, many Pittsburgh area homeowners are looking to rent out their homes. But how does that all work?
The proposed plan to partially freeze hiring and spending comes from councilmember Theresa Kail-Smith.
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.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after a man's body was found on Saturday night in Westmoreland County.
This week's edition of Intersections with Lisa Smith.
During his life, Fred Rogers dedicated his time and his platform to spread love and positivity. Now, Fred Rogers Productions keeps his memory and his mission alive. KDKA's Megan Shinn shares their work in the KD Sunday Spotlight.
A worker from Acrisure Stadium had to be taken to the hospital after a fall from the main scoreboard on Saturday night.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
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.
