March 25, 2015 started off as a “lousy” day for Marion Shipton as she walked hand-in-hand along PNC Park with Tom Leturgey. What she didn't realize was that particular Wednesday would change her life. At the Roberto Clemente Statue, Shipton broke off from Leturgey, further detailing her awful day. Shipton thought she was there because Leturgey had invited her to take a walk around PNC Park — but he had a different motive. He had a ring in his pocket and the approval of Shipton's ... Read More
AM Joe: Pitt, Penn State or West Virginia?
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Thursday, September 3, 2015. What's on tap for today: The day starts out with some FCS football, as local Northeast Conference rivals Duquesne and Robert Morris both start the season off at home. The Dukes will host Kentucky Christian on the bluff, while Bobby Mo will host Dayton for the first game on the new turf at Joe Walton Stadium. Both games start at noon. ESPN Radio 970 WBGG-AM (RMU), 1320 WJAS-AM (Duquesne) At Heinz ... Read More
Beat ‘Em Bucs return to PNC Park
All 12 living members of the 1960 World Series Champion Pittsburgh Pirates team visited PNC Park and were honored on the field prior to Saturday night's game against the Colorado Rockies. "We want to thank them for their hard work including the history they created," manager Clint Hurdle said. "Usually once I say that and get out of the way, they interact and share stories. They’ve been watching these guys play and that’s probably one of the coolest things. It’s a good day to get back together ... Read More