The Pirates used the No. 5 pick to draft LSU outfielder Derek Curiel, a polished left-handed contact hitter with center-field potential.

Greg Hawthorne, a 1979 first‑round pick for the Steelers and Super Bowl XIV winner, has died at 69, his family said. He later played for the Patriots and Colts.

Point Park University will become a full NCAA Division II member on Sept. 1, 2026, after the NCAA approved a waiver that let the school finish its provisional process early.

A Moon Township swim coach was placed on interim suspension by the U.S. Center for SafeSport after being listed for 'allegations of misconduct.' Local clubs and the school district have not provided details.

Ryan O'Hearn blasted three homers and recorded a franchise‑record 10 RBIs as the Pirates rolled past the Braves 12‑4 at PNC Park. It was a rare offensive night in Pittsburgh.

The Formula One Powerboat National Championship will race on Pittsburgh’s rivers beginning in 2027, bringing high-speed F1 boats back to the Three Rivers weekend festival.

Former Lincoln Park standout Meleek Thomas was selected in the second round and saw his rights moved in a draft-night trade. The Arkansas freshman averaged 15.6 points before heading to the pros.

Legacy Hall at PNC Park opens with the ballpark’s largest display of Pirates memorabilia and a 150-person event space accessible to ticketed fans and tours.

Shohei Ohtani and Justin Wrobleski left the Dodgers' game in Pittsburgh with knee and hamstring injuries, respectively, as the Dodgers fell 9-8.

Nick Herbig agreed to a four-year, $100M extension with $42M guaranteed, keeping the 24-year-old in Pittsburgh through 2030.

The Steelers have dismissed senior special‑teams assistant Derius Swinton II amid reports of a club‑policy violation, weeks after he joined Mike McCarthy’s staff.

Evgeni Malkin signed a one-year, $5.5M deal to stay with the Penguins, extending his 20-year Pittsburgh career. The move preserves the core for 2026127.

Aaron Rodgers was spotted at Kool Cones in North Park after reports he agreed to a one‑year, up to $25M deal with the Steelers. Fans and employees had plenty to say.