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Livvy Dunne celebrates Paul Skenes’ MLB All-Star nod in most Pittsburgh way possible
Livvy Dunne has been frequenting Pittsburgh to watch Pirates ace Paul Skenes light it up on the mound at PNC Park.
The LSU gymnast and social media stunner has been dating Skenes since their LSU days, and she’s now is embracing life by the Three Rivers while she roots on her man.
This weekend, Skenes was named to the MLB All-Star Game roster, and Dunne was ecstatic.
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To celebrate Skenes’ big accoplishment in his rookie campaign, Dunne called on a local staple. She brought out the balloons, some Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label champagne, and pizza from none other than Primanti Brothers.
Sure, Primanti Bros. is more nown for its sandwiches that are topped with coleslaw and french fries, but sometimes you’re just in the pizza mood.
And we have to give Livvy some grace, because she’s still learning the ropes in the Steel City.
The mustached right-hander has been lighting it up during his rookie season in Pittsburgh. He has struck out seven or more batters in nine of his 10 starts, which is the most ever by a pitcher over
Skenes has also been throwing the heat, with 74 pitches of at least 100 mph, more than double anyone else in MLB.
The 2024 MLB All-Star Game will take place on Tuesday, July 16, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Expect to see Livvy there in full support of her favorite Buc
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Pittsburgh Steelers defense gets boost with return of ex-Ravens linebacker
The Pittsburgh Steelers have activated outside linebacker Jeremiah Moon off of injured reserve, the team announced on Saturday. Moon will occupy the 53rd and final roster spot for the Steelers this week against the Dallas Cowboys.
Moon will add a fourth outside linebacker to their rotation as long as he is active. He missed four weeks with an ankle injury that he suffered back in the middle of August. Now, Moon will add special teams depth and give the Steelers another body with Alex Highsmith sidelined with a groin injury. Highsmith is expected to return in two weeks.
Moon was claimed by the Steelers in January after the Baltimore Ravens released him during the playoffs. He was running with the second team before his injury forced him to miss time.
Nick Herbig will start alongside T.J. Watt, with Moon and DeMarvin Leal giving the team depth. The 26-year-old is a Florida product and was undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft, but his athleticism and special teams acumen allowed him to earn a roster spot with the Ravens. He has 12 tackles and two forced fumbles in his career.
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See Michael Stipe and Jason Isbell Perform R.E.M. Classics at Harris-Walz Pittsburgh Event
Duo plays “The One I Love” and “Driver 8” – Stipe’s first time performing the songs live since 2008 – and a pair of Isbell tracks at campaign event.
Jason Isbell and Michael Stipe — in his first public live appearance in five years — performed a set of music together Friday at a Pittsburgh fundraiser for the Harris-Walz campaign, with the duo playing R.E.M. songs that Stipe hadn’t sung since before the band’s breakup.
The singers were introduced by Second Gentleman and noted music fan Doug Emhoff, who welcomed the pair to the Schenley Plaza stage. “So honored and just geeking out, nerding out and geeking out that I’m about to introduce Michael Stipe and Jason Isbell,” Kamala Harris’ husband said.
“It’s been awhile since I’ve sung these songs, 16 years in fact, but I’m really happy to be here with Jason and with the soon-to-be-ever First Gentleman of the United States of America,” Stipe, wearing a camo Harris-Walz hat, said.
The acoustic set then opened a rendition of the R.E.M. classic “The One I Love,” with Stipe on lead and Isbell on guitar and backing vocals.
The pair then delivered a pair of Isbell tracks with Stipe on backing — “Traveling Alone” and “Hope the High Road” — before closing out their mini-set with R.E.M.’s “Driver 8,” which Stipe hadn’t sung live since a 2008 concert.
For Stipe, Friday’s performance was his first public show since his stint opening for Patti Smith’s New York concerts in 2019. Earlier this year, the singer staged a surprise reunion with his R.E.M. band mates to perform “Losing My Religion” at their Songwriters Hall of Fame induction, their first time playing together since 2007.
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High 5: These 5 Cowboys need to fill the injury void
(Editor’s Note: Who doesn’t love lists? Throughout the year, ‘High 5’ will provide a top five list for many of the critical topics surrounding the Dallas Cowboys 2024 season.)
There are some obstacles to overcome this week for the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas is missing three of their key contributors as Micah Parsons (Ankle), Demarcus Lawrence (Foot), and Brandin Cooks (Knee) are all unavailable with their bout with Pittsburgh this week.
Does this mean all hope is lost? Absolutely not. Does it put more pressure and importance on the guys that remain healthy? Also yes.
The entire team will have some level of responsibility added on their plate. Especially with so many of these injuries being scattered throughout each unit. Let’s look at the top five names that need a big week in order to secure a Dallas win.
For the first time in his career, Jalen Tolbert will be expected to be a true second wide receiver. He’s had to perform in the shadow of Michael Gallup and Brandin Cooks since being drafted in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Luckily, Prescott and Tolbert had all sorts of extra reps during the CeeDee Lamb holdout in training camp. So far in 2024, he’s been targeted 19 times for 13 catches and 160 yards. He’ll need to produce much more than that if he hopes to continue to elevate and receive more looks as the year goes on.
In the last two seasons, Jake Ferguson has shown to be a consistent and reliable target for Dak Prescott at the tight end position. This week, he’ll need to become more of the playmaker that we saw at times last season. He’s only two weeks removed from an early-season knee injury himself, but his production could be key to replacing the offensive possibilities without Cooks.
3) Andrew Booth/Amani Oruwariye
Two of the newest Dallas Cowboys will be put in a big spot again this week, especially if Caelen Carson can’t play. Both shared the snaps at outside cornerback last week as Booth played in 27 snaps on defense and Oruwariye played in 33. The reason they are on the list together? They should share rotational snaps together against the Pittsburgh offense that is in the top half of the league in most major categories.
These next three games for Terence Steele will be his toughest all year. T.J. Watt is his matchup this week, followed by reigning NFC defensive player of the week Aidan Hutchinson next week, then Nick Bosa after the bye. Steele hasn’t had the best start to the season, allowing two sacks in the first four games and multiple pressures in every outing as well. He’ll have to limit T.J. Watt and the overall impact of the defensive front if Prescott hopes to have enough time to find his depleted receiver corps.
The day has come for the rookie to take a step forward. Over his first four games, Kneeland has tallied eight tackles, one TFL, and three QB hits in the defensive rotation. It may seem that he has the tough task of replacing the production of both Lawrence and Parsons, but that’s nearly impossible. Since 2021, the passer rating allowed by the Cowboys defense with both Parsons and Lawrence on the field (102.6) is over 20 points lower without them on the field (80.8). What Kneeland needs to focus on, is containing Justin Fields and limiting the run. If he’s able to do that, everything else is added production from the talented rookie.
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