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Bryan Reynolds and the Pittsburgh Pirates gave cancer survivor Penelope Byler the surprise of a lifetime at PNC Park. The 10-year-old who battled through 42 weeks of chemotherapy got to throw the first pitch to her baseball hero.
Penelope Byler spent nearly two years battling cancer starting at age 2, and now she's celebrating at the ballpark with her hero. The Pittsburgh Pirates and star player Bryan Reynolds turned a game night into an unforgettable experience for the young fighter who's been cancer-free since 2019.
Two major zoos just completed a groundbreaking gorilla exchange that's capturing hearts nationwide. The Pittsburgh Zoo and Franklin Park Zoo swapped gorillas to help both animals thrive in new environments.
The Pittsburgh Pirates just pulled off something they haven't done in 51 years. Every single player in their starting lineup drove in a run during their 17-7 victory over the Reds.
Kaden Wetjen was casually golfing with his girlfriend when the Pittsburgh Steelers called to tell him he was their fourth-round draft pick. He took the call on the eighth hole, wedge in hand, turning an ordinary Saturday into an unforgettable moment.
Nearly 1,300 football fans learned lifesaving CPR in just one hour at the NFL Draft, setting a world record while helping double cardiac arrest survival rates by 2030. The Pittsburgh event turned sports fans into everyday heroes ready to save lives.
Konnor Griffin just became the youngest MLB player to sign a nine-year contract, impressing teammates not with youthful energy but with wisdom beyond his years. The Pittsburgh Pirates rookie is proving age is just a number when you have the right mindset.
Nineteen-year-old Ilya Protas turned his second NHL game into a family celebration, scoring his first career goal and racking up three points while skating on the same line as his older brother. The Washington Capitals rookie's dream debut helped secure a crucial 6-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are heading back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2022, extending one of hockey's most remarkable dynasties. After a brief stumble, the team that defined excellence for nearly two decades is proving they're far from finished.
Patrick Ball paid off $80,000 in student loans just three months into filming The Pitt. The actor teared up describing the profound relief after years of financial stress that had affected his relationships and mental health.
The NFL, American Heart Association, and Damar Hamlin will attempt to set a world record by teaching 4,000 people lifesaving CPR in just one hour at the Pittsburgh NFL Draft. The free event aims to close a critical gap: more than half of cardiac arrest victims outside hospitals don't receive the CPR that could double or triple their survival chances.
Baseball's top prospect Konnor Griffin ripped an RBI double in his very first Major League swing, sparking a four-run rally that helped the Pittsburgh Pirates win their home opener. The teenager's electric debut gave 38,986 fans a glimpse of why he's considered a future superstar.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are calling up Konnor Griffin, baseball's top prospect, for his major league debut at just 19 years old. The team is also finalizing a nine-year, $140 million contract with the Mississippi native who dominated every level of the minors in less than a year.
Konnor Griffin is heading to the major leagues this Friday, becoming the youngest position player to debut since Juan Soto in 2018. The Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop has been compared to superstars like Bobby Witt Jr. and Ronald Acuña Jr.
When Shabana Azeez admitted she'd never acted before, her Adelaide coworker drove her to an audition that same day. That single nudge transformed an aspiring performer into the star of HBO's hit medical drama The Pitt.
A hit medical drama worked with autism experts to create one of TV's most authentic neurodivergent characters. Dr. Mel King shows viewers what real representation looks like.
Chris Lillis wrote down his Olympic gold medal dream at age 14, listed the exact tricks he'd perform, and eight years later made it all come true. Now the Pittsford native is heading back to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.