PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Hockey took a step in the right direction toward returning this year. On Friday, the NHLPA Executive Board advanced negotiations with the NHL on a 24-team return-to-play format. The NHLPA Executive Board has authorized further negotiations with the NHL on a 24-team return to play format, subject to reaching an overall agreement with the League on resuming … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Penguins Vote ‘Yes’ To Return-To-Play Format Featuring 24-Team Playoff
Living Room Sports: Pirates Manager Derek Shelton Talks The Return Of Baseball And Why Pittsburgh Is The ‘Right Place’
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton and his wife, Alison, joined KDKA’s Bob Pompeani and Rich Walsh on Friday’s edition of “Living Room Sports.” The 2020 season is set to be Derek’s first year managing the Pirates, and he has high hopes for the team once the season gets underway. Derek has spent the last 15 years coaching in Major League Baseball in a … [Read more...] about Living Room Sports: Pirates Manager Derek Shelton Talks The Return Of Baseball And Why Pittsburgh Is The ‘Right Place’
NHL Players’ Association Expected To Vote On 24-Team Playoff Proposal As Return To Play Format
NEW YORK (AP) – The NHL Players’ Association’s executive board is voting on a 24-team playoff proposal as the return to play format, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday night because the vote was still ongoing. Results of the vote could be in as soon as Friday night. Even if the … [Read more...] about NHL Players’ Association Expected To Vote On 24-Team Playoff Proposal As Return To Play Format
Local Teacher Receives $10,000 Donation, Surprise Virtual Visit From Pittsburgh Penguins’ Bryan Rust
ALLEGHENY COUNTY (KDKA) — A local eighth-grade teacher and Penguins fan was surprised by Bryan Rust and a $10,000 donation for new classroom materials. On Thursday, Rust virtually surprised Megan Campedel, a science teacher at Avonworth Middle School who was a finalist for the NHL/NHLPA Future Goals Most Valuable Teacher award. Campedel was also voted Most Valuable Teacher of … [Read more...] about Local Teacher Receives $10,000 Donation, Surprise Virtual Visit From Pittsburgh Penguins’ Bryan Rust
Penguins Co-Owners Mario Lemieux, Ron Burkle Make Big Donation To Help Fight Coronavirus
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle are donating to Pittsburgh’s fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. The Pittsburgh Penguins co-owners are each donating $100,000 to the city’s health systems, which are on the frontlines of battling the virus. The donation will be split equally between Highmark Health and UPMC. In a joint statement, Lemieux and Burkle said, “We … [Read more...] about Penguins Co-Owners Mario Lemieux, Ron Burkle Make Big Donation To Help Fight Coronavirus