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Could Pittsburgh get a WNBA team? The Sports and Exhibition Authority is looking into it.
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The fact that Pittsburgh has a shot at getting a WNBA team in the future is getting a lot of reaction around the city.
The Sports and Exhibition Authority is still bouncing the idea around and just approved another step in its game plan.
KDKA-TV hit the streets to ask people if they want to see a WNBA team in Pittsburgh.
“Absolutely, I think the women’s NBA is on a rise. I know this last class happened to be exciting, and not to take anything away from the other players but to have another WNBA team here that’d be fabulous,” said Nick Pasciullo.
“Oh definitely, bring some revenue and some excitement,” said Andrew Tucker.
“Oh yeah, I think it would be great if Pittsburgh added a team because it was just making bigger horizons. And it would be great for women’s basketball,” said Julia Loughman.
“We do need a basketball team, and I think a women’s team would be great,” another woman told KDKA-TV.
The Sports and Exhibition Authority approved up to $40,000 to have a consulting firm look into the idea. The firm will conduct a financial feasibility analysis for securing a WNBA expansion team.
The consulting firm will be completing phase 2 of the study. The firm already evaluated the fan base here. Now, it will look at the cost of operating a team in the city and potential revenues. The findings will be presented to potential owners and the WNBA.
With many eyes on rookie all-stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, interest in women’s hoops has been soaring.
“They be hooping, man. They be taking it to the rim. They be doing the damn thing all the time, so WNBA would be good coming here,” Tucker said.
But would it still be a great play if a Pittsburgh team didn’t have a superstar player?
“I feel like not as many people would go. But if it became popular enough, people would come,” Loughman said.
“Doesn’t matter because we get the visiting teams,” Pasciullo said.
While most people said they think it could be a slam dunk for the Steel City, KDKA-TV asked how many games they would attend.
“I’d be a season ticket holder,” Pasciullo said.
“I would probably go once or twice each season with my dad and my family,” Loughman said.
“I’d go at least go once a week,” Tucker said.
“To be honest, I just watch it on TV,” said Louis Edmonds.
“I think It would be exciting and I would support it. I would go as much as I could,” Micah Paris said.
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Pittsburgh officials help rescue a deer from the Highland Park Reservoir
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh officials helped rescue a deer from the Highland Park reservoir last week.
According to the Pittsburgh Public Safety Facebook page, animal care and control officers saw a deer in the Highland Park Reservoir on Nov. 21.
After several attempts to free the deer, officials were able to help get the deer to safety and out of the reservoir. Pictures showed the deer standing in the middle of the reservoir, while it was empty.
However, this is not the first time a deer has been stuck in the Highland Park Reservoir. In 2017, rescue crews had to help a deer that got stuck on Oct. 12. The rescue efforts began at about 2 p.m. that afternoon, and the deer was finally rescued near 3:40 p.m.
The biggest difference was that the rescue occurred while the reservoir was full of water. Crews had to use an inflatable boat and a lasso around the deer’s antlers to get him securely out of the water.
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Radio host goes off on Pittsburgh Steelers star: ‘A flat-out disappointment’
2022 was the last time Minkah Fitzpatrick caused a turnover. Once known as the NFL’s premier ballhawk that all teams had to be worried about, Fitzpatrick has faded into the background of the Steelers’ defense. In 2023, he missed seven games due to hamstring and knee injuries. Now, in 2024, he is back at free safety, but Fitzpatrick still has not made the big-time plays.
According to most charting statistics, Fitzpatrick has the worst season of his career. Pro Football Focus has him charted for 18 receptions on 24 targets, allowing a passer rating of 135.8 and 13.8 yards per reception. Tight ends have victimized Fitzpatrick.
93.7 the Fan radio host Joe Starkey has had enough of the excuses for Fitzpatrick’s play. Starkey believes Fitzpatrick is ‘a flat-out disappointment’ this season, and the Steelers should have a serious conversation about his contract and role.
“Minkah Fitzpatrick is a flat-out disappointment,” Starkey said. “He’s given up a lot. I don’t think they’re just ignoring him the entire game. This isn’t Darrelle Revis in college.”
Fitzpatrick’s lack of splash plays is concerning, but the Steelers have not allowed many explosive plays this season and have the No. 4 scoring defense in the NFL for a reason. His coverage over the top has been effective in that regard. Yet, the Steelers want to see more splash plays from him, too.
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