By: KDKA-TV News Staff PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A majority of Pittsburgh Penguins players, coaches, and members of their traveling party have received COVID-19 vaccines. According to KDKA’s news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette , the shots were offered to the players and coaches on a voluntary basis on Monday during a vaccine clinic at PPG Paints Arena where the team partnered with UPMC. “We were once again proud to team up with our partners at UPMC,” the Penguins said. “Hopefully we all can continue to come together to do what we can to end this pandemic.” A team spokesperson says that the vast majority of players, coaches, and traveling party members elected to receive the vaccine. The Penguins hope that by vaccinating players and coaches, they can encourage others in the area to follow their lead. … [Read more...] about Majority Of Penguins Players, Coaches Receive COVID-19 Vaccines At PPG Paints Arena Clinic
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Pittsburgh Weather: Foggy Start, Warmer Afternoon Temperatures
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Yesterday we saw just over a tenth of an inch of rain falling. That rain, along with quickly clearing skies in the overnight hours and light winds has allowed fog to form in spots this morning. READ MORE: Majority Of Penguins Players, Coaches Receive COVID-19 Vaccines At PPG Paints Arena Clinic The thickest of fog seems to be centered in Butler county as of the time of me writing this blog. (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center) Fog should burn off by the 9:00 a.m. hour, leaving partly sunny skies for the rest of the day. There is a low rain chance this morning as a weak boundary extending off of an upper low drifts to the east. (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center) I consider today a transition day as yesterday’s upper low was absorbed back into the jet stream and another dominant upper low moves our way, located just north of Minnesota. There is a rain band extending out from the upper low into western Pennsylvania. This is likely … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Weather: Foggy Start, Warmer Afternoon Temperatures
‘You Always Came Through,’ Tom Brady Praises Julian Edelman On Retirement
BOSTON (CBS) – Former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady had plenty of praise for Julian Edelman after the Patriots receiver announced his retirement Monday. Brady and Edelman won three Super Bowls together with the Patriots and also became close friends during their time together in Foxboro. Read: Hurley: Julian Edelman For The Hall Of Fame? “On the biggest stage and in the biggest moments, you always came through,” Brady wrote on Instagram . “You never lost that chip on your shoulder. You never let anyone define you as a person or player. You have so many teammates that admired your work ethic and will to win, and I am at the top of the list because when I was down and feeling sorry for myself at times, you were right there to pick me up. You were as tough as could be and I love you for all that you did to make our teams as great as they could possibly be.” View this post on Instagram A post … [Read more...] about ‘You Always Came Through,’ Tom Brady Praises Julian Edelman On Retirement
Walter McCarty, ex-Evansville basketball coach, accused of sexual assault; denies ‘totally fabricated story’
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for April 12 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Walter McCarty, the former Evansville men’s basketball coach and NBA player, was accused of sexual assault in a federal lawsuit Monday. The woman, only identified as Jane Doe, was described as a former Evansville athletic trainer, and she alleged in the suit she received inappropriate messages from McCarty on social media and text and felt pressured to visit him at his home, according to the Evansville Courier & Press . CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM According to the suit, the woman says she visited McCarty’s home in December 2019 and she was grabbed, sexually assaulted and digitally penetrated by the coach at the time. She claimed she reported the incident to campus counselors and alleged she experienced retaliatory threats by McCarty. "The female students and employees who … [Read more...] about Walter McCarty, ex-Evansville basketball coach, accused of sexual assault; denies ‘totally fabricated story’
Ollie named coach of new league designed for prep standouts
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for April 12 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Former UConn coach Kevin Ollie has joined a new basketball league designed to provide elite high school players another potential pathway to the NBA. Ollie will serve as coach and director of player development for Overtime Elite, which markets itself to players between 16 and 18 years old with promises of academic education and a six-figure salary. The league offers another possible route to reach the NBA in addition to the NCAA, the developmental G League or overseas play. It's to start in September and features about 30 players all living and playing in a city yet to be named. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I’m ready to get back to what I was born to do: empowering and encouraging and supporting young people, and helping them grow," Ollie said in a statement. "There’s no … [Read more...] about Ollie named coach of new league designed for prep standouts