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sports1 day ago

Steelers Town Hall Mock Draft Charts a 2027 Pick Bonanza

A Steelers fan-hosted Town Hall on Clubhouse ran a 12-player mock draft using the NFL Mock Draft Database Simulator, prioritizing guard, defensive tackle, and linebacker while trading to stock up 2027 picks. Highlights included Vega Ioane (Guard, Penn State) in Round 1, Jacob Rodriguez (ILB, Texas Tech) in Round 2, Domonique Orange (DL) and Zakee Wheatley (S) in Round 3, Ja’Kobi Lane (WR) in Round 4, and Drew Allar (QB) in Round 4, plus Tacario Davis (CB) and Kage Casey (OT/OL) later. A three-trade deal with Green Bay netted additional 2027 picks, enabling a total of 12 selections (with 8 extra 2027 picks from trades). The group noted some picks could be reaches, planned more mocks before the draft, and even signed off with a song cue for fun.

via Steelers Depot|
#mock-draft#nfl-draft#pittsburgh
Steelers Unveil Immersive Fan Zone for 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
sports2 days ago

Steelers Unveil Immersive Fan Zone for 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh will host the 2026 NFL Draft, and the Steelers are offering a fan-focused experience at Steelers Country in Point State Park (April 23–25). The 12,000-square-foot footprint features a rotating Steelers Nation Unite bar, an immersive fan cave, a display of all six Super Bowl rings, live Q&As and stage shows, Terrible Towel art, photo opportunities, and a pro shop with exclusive merch, plus a Lombardi Trophy display. Admission is free with the NFL OnePass app, and the event also includes a Draft Day VIP Sweepstakes for two inner-circle tickets, airfare, and hotel stay.

via Steelers.com|
#fan-experience#nfl-draft#pittsburgh
Avalanche roll past Penguins 6-2 in Pittsburgh
sports17 days ago

Avalanche roll past Penguins 6-2 in Pittsburgh

Colorado Avalanche defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 at PPG Paints Arena, jumping to a 4-1 first-period lead and 5-1 after the second as Penguins goalie Arturs Silovs struggled in net. Pittsburgh failed to score on a 5-on-3 and could not mount a comeback despite Rakell’s late goal and Brazeau’s rebound tally; Martin Necas scored twice for Colorado, while Kris Letang logged his 800th career point in a night dominated by the Avalanche.

via DK Pittsburgh Sports|
#avalanche#game-recap#nhl
Front-Driven Storms Trigger Widespread Warnings Across Western PA
weather20 days ago

Front-Driven Storms Trigger Widespread Warnings Across Western PA

A cold front crossing western Pennsylvania is triggering widespread severe storms, with multiple Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in effect for parts of Allegheny, Westmoreland, Beaver, Washington and Butler counties and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in place for Beaver, Butler, Armstrong, Indiana, Allegheny, Westmoreland, Washington, Fayette and Greene counties until 10 p.m. Sunday. The system could bring large hail, damaging winds, and, in some areas, isolated tornadoes, with heavy rain continuing into the evening and early overnight. Cooler air arrives Monday (highs in the 40s, lows in the 20s Tuesday). A return to sunshine and 50s is expected midweek, with another rain chance late Wednesday night into Thursday. Track storms with radar and local alerts.

via WPXI|
#pennsylvania#pittsburgh#severe-weather
Pittsburgh Shines as Keaton and Tomlins Honored at Ireland Funds Gala
community29 days ago

Pittsburgh Shines as Keaton and Tomlins Honored at Ireland Funds Gala

At The Ireland Funds Pittsburgh Gala celebrating the organization’s 50th anniversary, actor Michael Keaton received the 2026 Daniel M. Rooney Ambassador’s Award and Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and fashion designer Kiya Tomlin were honored with the Patricia Rooney Community Impact Award. The event, held at Acrisure Stadium, blended Irish charm with Hollywood flair and highlighted the honorees’ deep ties to Pittsburgh and their extensive community work through philanthropy and local initiatives.

via Steelers.com|
#community#kiya-tomlin#michael-keaton
Pittsburgh’s Richest Go Global on Forbes 2026 World’s Billionaires List
business1 month ago

Pittsburgh’s Richest Go Global on Forbes 2026 World’s Billionaires List

Forbes’ 2026 World's Billionaires list includes three Pittsburgh-area figures—Edward Stack, Thomas Tull, and Maggie Hardy—together worth about $15.1 billion ($5.4B Stack; $5.4B Tull; $4.3B Hardy). Pittsburgh natives David Tepper and Mark Cuban also appear on the list, with Tepper at roughly $23.7B and Cuban at $6B. Jeff Yass is noted as Pennsylvania’s richest at about $67.4B. The rankings, based on stock prices and exchange rates as of March 1, 2026, highlight both local ties and global wealth.

via CBS News|
#billionaires#business#forbes
49ers Enter 2026 Draft With Seven Picks, Including Trio of Compensatory Fourth-Round Selections
sports1 month ago

49ers Enter 2026 Draft With Seven Picks, Including Trio of Compensatory Fourth-Round Selections

The 49ers enter the 2026 NFL Draft with seven picks after receiving three compensatory fourth‑round selections (Nos. 133, 138, 139); their other selections are Round 1 No. 27, Round 2 No. 58, Round 3 No. 92, and Round 4 No. 127. The draft runs April 23–25 in Pittsburgh, with the team also experiencing several free‑agent departures and additions ahead of the event.

via 49ers.com|
#2026-nfl-draft#compensatory-picks#draft-order
Raiders hold No. 1 as NFL reveals complete 2026 Draft order
sports1 month ago

Raiders hold No. 1 as NFL reveals complete 2026 Draft order

The article presents a complete round-by-round list of the 2026 NFL Draft picks (257 total across seven rounds), announces the dates (April 23–25) and Pittsburgh venue for the event, and notes that trades from after the 2025 season aren’t reflected. It starts with Round 1 selections—Raiders at No. 1, Jets at No. 2, Cardinals at No. 3, Titans at No. 4, etc.—and provides the full order through Round 7 and compensatory picks.

via NFL.com|
#draft-order#nfl#nfl-draft-2026
NFL Awards 33 Compensatory Draft Picks for 2026 Across 15 Teams in Pittsburgh
sports1 month ago

NFL Awards 33 Compensatory Draft Picks for 2026 Across 15 Teams in Pittsburgh

The NFL on Monday announced 33 compensatory picks for the 2026 Draft in Pittsburgh, awarded to 15 teams and including one special pick (to the Jaguars via the Lions) tied to Detroit’s hiring of Aaron Glenn. Compensatory picks, issued for net losses of free agents or for minority hires, come in rounds 3–7 with a maximum of four per team, and a full list shows Ravens, Eagles and Steelers among the top recipients. The article also notes the mechanism behind CFAs and the round-by-round allocations for all teams.

via NFL.com|
#compensatory-picks#nfl#nfl-draft
Pittsburgh Sculptor Thaddeus Mosley Dies at 99, Leaving a Monumental Public Legacy
arts1 month ago

Pittsburgh Sculptor Thaddeus Mosley Dies at 99, Leaving a Monumental Public Legacy

Renowned Pittsburgh sculptor Thaddeus G. Mosley Jr., famed for monumental salvaged‑wood abstractions and an enduring array of public artworks, died at 99 after hospice care. A self‑taught artist who built a late‑career international profile (including a Carnegie International show and representation by Karma), Mosley’s work adorns sites from the Hill District to CMU and the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, with ongoing exhibitions and a forthcoming Arts Landing installation that extend his influential legacy.

via 90.5 WESA|
#arts#obituary#pittsburgh
Tar Heels Tap Subway Rats Energy to Down Pitt 79-65
sports1 month ago

Tar Heels Tap Subway Rats Energy to Down Pitt 79-65

Without Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar, UNC beat Pittsburgh 79-65, embracing a relentless team effort sparked by the 'subway rats' mindset; they jumped out 18-8, thrived in transition with 18 assists, and saw Jarin Stevenson (19 points) and Zayden High (career-high in points/rebounds) lead the way as the Tar Heels displayed depth and cohesion.

via University of North Carolina Athletics|
#college-basketball#mens-basketball#pittsburgh
sports2 months ago

Steelers Hire Homegrown Mike McCarthy, Recalling Pickett Draft Echoes

The Pittsburgh Steelers named Mike McCarthy, a Pittsburgh native, as their new head coach, a hiring that has sparked mixed reactions and brought back memories of the 2022 Kenny Pickett draft. Analysts note McCarthy’s NFL success and quarterback-development track record, but some worry the move echoes a hometown-pitch that previously delayed finding the team’s next franchise quarterback until it’s proven on the field.

via Steelers Depot|
#kenny-pickett#mike-mccarthy#nfl-head-coach
Pittsburgh Area Sees Double-Digit Snowfall as Winter Storm Lingers
weather2 months ago

Pittsburgh Area Sees Double-Digit Snowfall as Winter Storm Lingers

A historic winter storm blankets the Pittsburgh area with heavy snowfall, with Pittsburgh at about 10.2 inches as of Sunday afternoon and several nearby counties reporting 12–15 inches; some areas could reach up to 16 inches as the system continues through Sunday night into Monday, according to updates from the National Weather Service and the KDKA Weather Team.

via CBS News|
#pittsburgh#snow#snow-totals