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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed linebacker Jacoby Windmon. The signing occurred yesterday and over the last two seasons with the Carolina Panthers, Windmon has appeared in nine games, earning 22 tackles and 1.5 sacks. He spent the 2026 season with the UFL’s Columbus Aviators and had 3.5 sacks. In 2025, Windmon spent a brief period on the Steelers’ practice squad, signing with the team on October 8th before he was eventually released on October 28th. He had another brief stint in Pittsburgh in October of 2024 and signed on the team’s practice squad before he was acquired by the Panthers. Windmon totaled 233 tackles and 27 sacks in 41 college football games with Michigan State and UNLV. 

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Pirates’ Brandon Lowe hits a solo home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Lowe hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning, Bryan Reynolds went deep from both sides of the plate and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from an early four-run deficit to beat the Athletics 6-5 on Tuesday night.

Reynolds finished with four hits, three RBIs and three runs scored. Ryan O’Hearn also had three hits for the Pirates (37-37), who had lost eight of 10.

Zack Gelof went 3 for 3 with a homer and two RBIs for the A’s, extending his hitting streak to 20 games — the longest active run in the majors.

With the score tied 5-all, Lowe squared up a slider from Elvis Alvarado (2-1) and drove it over the right-field wall for his 18th homer, snapping a 1-for-18 slump.

Reynolds, batting right-handed, connected on his first homer of the night in the sixth, sending a flyball to straightaway center for a solo shot. Endy Rodríguez hit an RBI single later in the inning, leaving Pittsburgh down 4-3.

Gelof launched a solo homer in the bottom half before Reynolds, batting left-handed this time, crushed his second homer of the night in the seventh — a two-run shot that tied it at 5 and gave him his ninth career multihomer game.

Reynolds extended his on-base streak to 23 games, the second-longest current run in the majors.

Mason Montgomery (2-1) threw a hitless eighth, striking out two, before Gregory Soto closed out the ninth to earn his 11th save.

Pirates starter Mitch Keller gave up five runs — four earned — and five hits while striking out seven in 5 1/3 innings.

Lawrence Butler hit an RBI double that gave the Athletics a 4-0 lead in the first. Gelof knocked in a run with an infield single, and two more scored on a throwing error by first baseman Spencer Horwitz.

A’s starter Jack Perkins struck out six in five innings. He allowed three runs and six hits.

Up next

Pirates RHP Braxton Ashcraft (5-3, 3.30 ERA) faces RHP Aaron Civale (5-2, 4.20) in the series finale Wednesday.

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – Security at the White House looks through a pair of binoculars during the UFC Fan Fest on the White House Ellipse ahead of Sunday’s fight on the South Lawn, June 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert, File)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement officials disrupted a planned attack targeting the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House this past weekend, according to court papers unsealed Tuesday that say plotters disgruntled with the direction of the country spoke of flying explosives-laden drones and shooting panicked crowd members as they fled.

The FBI obtained encrypted text messages between roughly 20 participants who shared detailed maps of the area and discussed the need for a “safe house” and escape routes after the attack, the documents show. It was unclear from the court records how close the would-be attackers could have come to being able to carry out their plan had it not been thwarted last week.

FBI agents learned about the possible threat on June 10, four days before the mixed martial arts extravaganza on the White House’s South Lawn, “and thanks to the rapid action of the FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold,” Director Kash Patel said in a post on X on Tuesday.

Five people were arrested from states including Ohio, Missouri and California, said a law enforcement official familiar with the matter. The official spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to discuss information that was not yet public.

Among those arrested was Tycen Proper, a 19-year-old Ohio man whose mother contacted local law enforcement last week with concerns about his firearms purchases and online communications, according to an FBI affidavit filed in the case.

An assistant federal public defender assigned to represent Proper, who’s charged with firearms offenses and crimes including attempted murder of an officer or employee of the United States, did not immediately return messages seeking comment. Proper made an initial court appearance Monday in Columbus and faces a detention hearing on Wednesday.

Proper admitted in an interview with law enforcement that he participated in the planning of an attack, according to the affidavit, which says some members of the group began communicating with each other last March through a TikTok group called “Vanguard of the Old.”

“The members of the group stated that they wanted to protect the United States, which they believed was headed in the wrong direction,” the affidavit says. “Members of the group believed that the United States needed to be torn down so that it could be rebuilt. Some expressed a desire that people who were involved with Jeffrey Epstein should not govern the country.”

The logistics of the planned attack were discussed via Signal, an app that uses end-to-end encryption for its messaging and calling services, through a primary chat of “approximately 19 individuals” and smaller side chats, authorities said.

Messages obtained from Proper’s phone show he discussed the plot with others and highlighted several lawmakers he said should be targeted because of their support for Israel, the affidavit said.

Proper told law enforcement officials that he had been planning to drive with weapons and body armor to a meet-up spot in Fredericksburg, Virginia, where the group was set to gather, it said. He said that though he did not intend to shoot people at the White House, others in the group did, the affidavit said.

The plan called for the use of drones that would be detonated over the north side of the White House, prompting a rushed evacuation into the line of fire of waiting snipers in an attack that Proper said was designed to “jumpstart” a revolution in the U.S., authorities said.

President Donald Trump, who celebrated his 80th birthday at the UFC event on Sunday, was friends with Epstein many years ago but has said he ended their relationship before the disgraced financier’s crimes became known. Epstein killed himself in a New York jail cell in 2019 as he awaited trial on sex trafficking charges.

Speaking to reporters Tuesday in Évian-les-Bains, France, where he was attending the Group of Seven summit, Trump, a Republican, said he had not been briefed on the thwarted plot.

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of Lindsey Wasson)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Steelers announced yesterday that the team signed wide receiver Levi Wentz to a one-year contract. 

Wentz originally signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent after the 2026 NFL Draft and he was waived by the Seahawks on June 8th. 

Wentz played at Old Dominion, Albany and Kansas during his college football career. 

He had 16 receptions for 258 yards and two touchdowns in 12 games at Kansas in 2025. 

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Athletics’ Tyler Soderstrom, left, Lawrence Butler (4), and Henry Bolte celebrate the Athletics win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game Monday, June 15, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Nick Kurtz hit two homers and drove in five runs, Jeff McNeil also went deep and knocked in four, and the Athletics beat the scuffling Pittsburgh Pirates 11-2 on Monday night.

J.T. Ginn pitched six strong innings for the A’s, who returned to their regular temporary home in California after going 4-2 on a homestand at their Triple-A affiliate in Las Vegas, where the big league club plans to move into a new stadium in 2028.

McNeil went 3 for 4 and snapped an 0-for-20 slump with an RBI single in the second. Kurtz followed with an opposite-field homer to left for a 3-0 lead and finished 3 for 5.

McNeil hit his third homer to make it 5-1 in the fourth and added an RBI single in the seventh before Kurtz followed with a three-run shot to left. Eight of Kurtz’s 18 home runs have come in June.

Lawrence Butler sparked the five-run seventh with an RBI double after Zack Gelof reached on a two-out error by second baseman Brandon Lowe.

Ginn (5-3) allowed just an unearned run and six hits with two walks, throwing 98 pitches.

Kurtz had the first of three straight singles to load the bases in the first before Jared Jones (1-1) came back to strike out the side. Henry Bolte hit a one-out double before McNeil drove him in during a three-run second.

Jones permitted five runs and eight hits over four innings in his fourth start this season.

Tyler Soderstrom singled in front of Jacob Wilson’s ground-rule double to begin the fifth against Pirates reliever Carmen Mlodzinski. Gelof upped the majors’ longest current hitting streak to 19 games with an RBI single for a 6-1 lead.

Jake Mangum had an RBI single in the fourth for the Pirates, and Endy Rodríguez went 3 for 3 with a solo homer in the eighth.

The Athletics (36-36) moved within a half-game of the first-place Mariners in the AL West.

Pittsburgh (36-37) has lost eight of 10. The Pirates are 9-19 all-time against the A’s.

Up next

Pirates RHP Mitch Keller (5-4, 5.14 ERA) starts Tuesday opposite Athletics RHP Jack Perkins (2-3, 6.25).

(File Photo of the Pittsburgh Steelers Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Steelers unveiled their 2026 season event calendar and game themes today, which features an exciting lineup of entertainment, experiences that are family-friendly and initiatives focused on the community that are designed to enhance the experience for fans throughout the season.

The upcoming schedule for the Steelers features opening this year’s NFL season at home, a home game held on Black Friday for the first time ever, and Acrisure Stadium hosting a Sunday night game.

According to a release from the Pittsburgh Steelers, here is the event calendar and game themes for the upcoming season.

Wednesday, July 29th – Monday, August 17th Steelers Training Camp 2026
• The Steelers invite fans to attend training camp at Saint Vincent College this summer.
• Presented by FedEX, fans will have the chance to take home prizes and giveaways, participate
in fan activities including football drills, take advantage of photo ops with Steelers legends,
get gear directly from the team at the Pro Shop tent and more.
• Fans can find a schedule listing all dates that practice will be open to the public and reserve
tickets here.

Thursday, August 13th vs. Green Bay Packers (Preseason)
• The Steelers invite fans to ‘Play Football,’ a game celebrating youth football and half-time
activities highlighting local athletes.
• Fans can learn more and purchase tickets to the game here.

Friday, August 21st vs. New York Jets (Preseason)
• The Steelers invite fans to ‘Family Day,’ a chance for the whole family to enjoy football, kids’
activities, and fun and witness the team in action before the regular season begins.
• As part of Family Day, fans are encouraged to bring the whole family to enjoy football, food
trucks, and activities around Acrisure Stadium. The Play Football game will celebrate young
athletes of all ages, from beginners to high school players, with activities throughout the
evening and halftime recognition of local athletes.
• Fans can learn more and purchase tickets to the game here.

Sunday, September 13th vs. Atlanta Falcons

• The Steelers welcome fans back to Acrisure Stadium for the ‘Home Opener.’
• Steelers Run Walk will be held on Monday, September 7th at Acrisure Stadium. The annual race
benefits the Art Rooney Scholarship Fund and the Chuck Noll Foundation for Brain Injury
Research. Fans can learn more here.
• Celebrate the start of football at the Kickoff and Rib Festival at Acrisure Stadium, presented
by I.C. Light, September 3rd-7th. Admission is free, and you can enjoy national rib vendors, football,
music, and other fun activities. Stay tuned for more fun activities planned for Kickoff
Weekend! Fans can find information on the Kickoff and Rib Festival here.
• Fans can learn more and purchase tickets to the game here.

Sunday, September 27th vs. Cincinnati Bengals

• The Steelers will celebrate the 2026 Hall of Honor Class with a halftime on-field
presentation.
• The Hall of Honor Dinner, a Steelers Charities event, will be held on Friday, September 25th, when
the team officially inducts this year’s Hall of Honor class during a special ceremony at
Acrisure Stadium. The 2026 Hall of Honor Class will be announced during training camp. A
limited number of tickets to the dinner are available for purchase here.
• Fans can learn more and purchase tickets to the game here.

Sunday, October 11th vs. Indianapolis Colts

• The ‘Crucial Catch: Intercept Cancer’ game supports the fight against cancer through early
detection and risk reduction. This is highlighted by NFL teams during October. There will be no shortage of support throughout Acrisure Stadium, with on-field stencils and goal post
wraps among the featured items supporting Crucial Catch. Players and coaches will also
show their support with sideline apparel visible.
• Before the Steelers take the field on Sunday, they will be hitting the runway for the team’s
annual Steelers Charities event, Steelers Style, which will be held on Friday, October 9th.
• This is the team’s largest philanthropic event benefiting UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion
Program, Cancer Bridges & the Chuck Noll Foundation. Fans can learn more and request
ticket information here.
• Fans can learn more and purchase tickets to the game here.

Sunday, November 1st vs. Cleveland Browns

• The Steelers will kick-off Halloween week by hosting their annual Spooktacular, a family-
friendly activity for youth to participate in a trick-or-treat experience at Acrisure Stadium taking place on Tuesday, October 20th. Learn more & check back for future event details here.
• The ‘Salute to Service’ game is the Steelers representation of the yearly commitment to
honor, empower, and connect with service members, veterans, and their families. Since the
inception of the NFL’s Salute to Service initiative, the Steelers have honored veterans at the
annual game and celebrated those who continue to serve in all branches of the armed forces.
• Fans can learn more and purchase tickets to the game here.

Sunday, December 6th vs. Houston Texans

• ‘Alumni Weekend,’ brings back former players, coaches, and staff members to Pittsburgh to be
recognized and celebrated during weekend activities. This year’s theme is Celebrating the 90s.
The Alumni Weekend Dinner, a Steelers Charities event, where former Steelers share
iconic behind-the-scenes stories from their time with the team, will be held on
Saturday, December 5th. The event benefits the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion
Program. A limited number of tickets are available for purchase here.

• As part of the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats initiative, Steelers players will wear custom-
designed cleats against the Texans to highlight causes and charities important to them. Now in its 10th year, the league-wide program gives players the opportunity to raise awareness and
support for nonprofits, with players also able to auction their cleats afterward to benefit their
selected organizations. Fans may bid on player cleats at NFL.com/Auction.
• Fans can learn more and purchase tickets to the game here.

Sunday, December 20th vs. Baltimore Ravens

• ‘Inspire Change,’ the NFL’s social justice campaign, highlights and rewards those who are
making a difference and allows fans to learn about the incredible work they are doing to make
the region better.
• Fans can learn more and purchase tickets to the game here.

Date TBD vs. Carolina Panthers

• The ‘Thank You Fans’ game is an opportunity for the organization to show their gratitude for
all the support during the season and year-round from Steelers Nation. There will be
giveaways and a lot of excitement for fans in attendance as the team celebrates the holidays
and says thank you.
• Fans can learn more and purchase tickets to the game here.
Individual tickets for the 2026 season are available here.
Stay tuned for more information on our 2026 Themes and Events Calendar as additional details
are released here.

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of Bildbyrån)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pittsburgh Penguins President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas announced on Saturday that the Penguins have acquired forward Oliver Okuliar from the Florida Panthers in exchange for defenseman Emil Pieniniemi.

Okuliar is now an unsigned restricted free agent and the 6-foot-2, 190-pound forward spent the 2025-26 year with Skellefteå AIK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

He appeared in 46 games and had statistics of 15 goals, 14 assists and 29 points as well as being plus-17. Okuliar helped his team to the league’s best regular-season record.

Okuliar finished tied for first in the SHL in goals (6) and was second overall in points (13) in 15 postseason games in the SHL playoffs on the way to a SHL Championship.

He is from Trencin, Slovakia and represented his home country at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games in Italy.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) The Beaver County Sports Hall of Fame inducted ten members of its 2026 class on Saturday at The Club at Shadow Lakes in Aliquippa. 

According to a report from the Beaver County Times, this year’s class was as follows:

Jim Cantamessa (Blackhawk, Basketball), Shane Douglas (New Brighton, Pro Wrestling), Clayton Hamilton (Baseball, Blackhawk), Christa Harmotto Dietzen (Hopewell, Volleyball), Joe Klimchak (Center, Sports Media), Tim Moore (Freedom Area, Coaching), Anthony Piroli (Aliquippa, Strength Coach), Mark Ridgley (New Brighton, Coaching), Mike Sirianni (Hopewell, Coaching), Terry Smith (Aliquippa, Coaching)

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(University Park, PA) Blackhawk softball lost to Valley View 13-8 in the 2026 PIAA Class 4A championship game on Friday at Beard Field, part of Nittany Lion Softball Park in University Park. The Valley View Cougars of Archbald won back-to-back state titles with their victory. The Lady Cougars of Blackhawk have been in the Class 4A softball state championship game for the last two years, but lost in both appearances.

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Miami Marlins starting pitcher Max Meyer (23) throws to the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Philip G. Pavely)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Max Meyer allowed one run in six innings, stranding nine runners in the Miami Marlins’ 4-2 victory over Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.

Meyer (7-0) gave up six hits, walked three and hit a batter, but he struck out nine.

Skenes (6-6), who fell to 0-4 in six starts since last winning on May 12, gave up home runs to Heriberto Hernández and Joe Mack in the second inning. The Pirates ace set a career high with 23 swings and misses and struck out 10, including the side in the fourth and sixth. He gave up four hits with one walk in six innings.

Miami, which took two of three games from Pittsburgh, has won seven of eight and 10 of 12 in June.

Hernández opened the scoring by sending a Skenes fastball 403 feet into the left-field bleachers. Mack drove a changeup 424 feet to center, putting the Marlins ahead 2-0.

The Pirates started the fourth with three straight singles, capped by Jake Mangum driving in Nick Gonzales. Meyer retired the next three batters, including strikeouts of Jared Triolo and Spencer Horwitz.

Meyer hit Tyler Callihan with a pitch to load the bases with two outs the following inning. Mangum then sent a sharp liner to right-center, but centerfielder Jakob Marsee charged for a diving catch to rob a likely go-ahead double.

Pittsburgh had two runners in scoring position with two outs in the seventh before Calvin Faucher ended the threat with a strikeout of Callihan. It left on 11 total runners.

Kyle Stowers and Xavier Edwards pushed the lead to 4-1 with a pair of RBI singles off Brandan Bidois in the eighth.

Pete Fairbanks, who picked up his ninth save, struck out two in the ninth before surrendering a two-out homer to Bryan Reynolds.

Up next

Marlins: RHP Ryan Gusto (0-1, 6.00 ERA) takes the mound Monday to begin a three-game series in Philadelphia opposite Phillies RHP Zack Wheeler (5-1, 2.22 ERA).

Pirates: RHP Jared Jones (1-0, 4.73 ERA) starts Monday to open a three-game set at the Athletics against RHP J.T. Ginn (4-3, 3.15 ERA).