Sports
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Dublin braces for influx of Americans as Steelers-Vikings play Ireland’s 1st regular-season NFL game
The Steelers-Vikings matchup at Croke Park in Dublin is expected to draw a larger-than-usual chunk of U.S.-based fans compared to other international games.
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Ireland is home turf for Rooney family as Steelers lead NFL into Dublin game
No trip to Newry was complete for the late Pittsburgh Steelers chairman Daniel M. Rooney until he stopped by the Whitegates community center that he helped get off the ground in the 1990s.
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Pitt to retire Aaron Donald’s jersey number when the Panthers host Notre Dame on Nov. 15
The school announced it will retire the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year’s jersey during its game against Notre Dame on Nov. 15.
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Happy Valley: How the home of Penn State football got its name
The real story behind Penn State’s Happy Valley might be different from what you’ve heard.
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Aaron Rodgers brushes off revenge narrative ahead of Steelers’ season opener against Jets
The quarterback brushed aside the idea that he has something to prove to the New York front office and first-year head coach Aaron Glenn after the Jets opted to move on from the 41-year-old over the winter following two injury-filled and at times tumultuous seasons.
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FanDuel steps up to ensure Eagles fans have subway trains for huge showdown vs. Cowboys
SEPTA was planning to cut service by 45% and raise fares by more than 20% due to a lack of state funding. SEPTA’s new fiscal year began on July 1, 2025. Thanks to FanDuel, SEPTA will run regularly scheduled subway trains, plus Sports Express trips, before and after the game.
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Eagles announce ‘Tush Push’ partnership with Dude Wipes
The partnership will include an ongoing series of collaborative social content throughout the 2025 NFL season, product sampling at team-hosted events, and post-game radio highlighting the team’s successful Tush Pushes.
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‘Saquon’ a documentary on Saquon Barkley, will premiere on Prime Video on Oct. 9
The feature-length documentary was executive produced by the legendary Martin Scorsese and chronicles Lehigh Valley native Saquon Barkley’s journey to Super Bowl glory with the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Kyle Schwarber hits 4 HRs, has Phillies-record 9 RBIs in 19-4 romp over the Braves
Kyle Schwarber hit four home runs in Philadelphia’s 19-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night to become the fourth Phillies player and 21st major leaguer to accomplish the feat.
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The ‘City Game’ returns after an 85-year break as Pitt hosts crosstown rival Duquesne
Duquesne and Pitt will start the 2025 season by meeting on the field for the first time in 86 years.
