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• First Woman Joins Lawsuit Against Over Former Ohio State Doctor’s Sexual Misconduct

  02-05-2021 23:03
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Twenty-three new plaintiffs are suing Ohio State University over alleged sexual misconduct by a team doctor already accused of abusing hundreds of young men during his two decades at the school.
  Two new lawsuits filed Thursday in federal court include the first female plaintiff to file claims about now-deceased doctor Richard Strauss. The anonymous plaintiff, who attended Ohio State from 1994 to 1998, alleges Strauss once “excessively fondled” her during a
  
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• First Woman Joins Lawsuit Against Former Ohio State Doctor’s Sexual Misconduct

  02-05-2021 23:03
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Twenty-three new plaintiffs are suing Ohio State University over alleged sexual misconduct by a team doctor already accused of abusing hundreds of young men during his two decades at the school.
  Two new lawsuits filed Thursday in federal court include the first female plaintiff to file claims about now-deceased doctor Richard Strauss. The anonymous plaintiff, who attended Ohio State from 1994 to 1998, alleges Strauss once “excessively fondled” her during a
  
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• Beaver Health Mart Pharmacy Hosting First-Dose COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic At Beaver County YMCA

  02-05-2021 22:49
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NEW BRIGHTON (KDKA) – The Beaver Health Mart is holding a first-dose COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Monday, May 3.Beaver Health Mart is teaming up with the Beaver County YMCA to host the clinic, administering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccination.They are asking those attending to bring any insurance cards and a photo ID in order to get the shot as well as to wear appropriate clothing so team members can access your shoulder in order to administer the shot.They will then
  
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• Pirates Swept By Cardinals, Drop Series Finale 3-0

  02-05-2021 22:30
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Carlos Martínez pitched eight marvelous innings, Harrison Bader hit an early three-run homer and the St. Louis Cardinals blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Sunday for a three-game sweep.
  St. Louis has won seven straight against the Pirates and is 20-6 versus Pittsburgh since the start of the 2019 season. The sweep was the second in three series for the Cardinals, who have won eight of 10 overall.
  Bader’s home run came with one out in the second inning. Pau
  
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• 2-Year-Old Girl And 11-Month-Old Boy Found Dead Following RV Fire

  02-05-2021 22:24
  
  WHITEHALL, Ohio (AP) — Two small children were found dead after a fire in a recreational vehicle near Ohio’s capital city over the weekend, authorities said.
  Emergency dispatchers in the Columbus suburb of Whitehall report that first responders were called to an address shortly after 11:30 a.m. Sunday and found the RV fully engulfed in flames.
  After firefighters extinguished the blaze, an 11-month-old boy and a 2-year-old girl were found dead inside the vehicle.
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• Orthodox churches return to a more normal Easter

  02-05-2021 20:49 via post-gazette.com
  
  A year after pandemic shutdowns, the worshipers return to join in Easter celebrations, though precautions remain
  
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• Crash Involving Minivan And Car Kills 3, Critically Injures 2 Kids

  02-05-2021 19:41
  
  GERMANTOWN, Ohio (AP) — A crash involving a car and a minivan killed three women and injured three other people, including two children who were critically injured, authorities said.
  The Dayton Daily News reported that that the car was headed north on Route 4 in German Township at about 4 p.m. Friday when it went off the right side of the road, overcorrected and went across the road, colliding with a southbound minivan.
  The Montgomery County coroner said Saturday that reports that 31-year-
  
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• Chlorine Shortage May Be Bad News For Pools This Summer

  02-05-2021 19:03
  
  By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business
  (CNN) — Summer is around the corner, but anyone who is looking forward to a refreshing dip in the pool to cool off may be in for a big “shock.” A chlorine shortage may make it more difficult for pool owners to buy the sanitizing tabs.
  Chlorine supplies are running low due to a fire at a chemical plant in Louisiana last August that was damaged by Hurricane Laura. As a result, prices for tabs have skyrocketed.
  “A steep price increase is li
  
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• Pa. Supreme Court will pick chair of powerful state redistricting panel

  02-05-2021 18:56 via post-gazette.com
  
  The decision was handed to the majority-Democrat court after the top leaders in the House and Senate deadlocked on picking a fifth member.
  
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• Heinz History Center Offering Free Admission To Teachers In May

  02-05-2021 18:35
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Heinz History Center is offering free admission for local educators this month.Anyone with a valid teacher ID can get a free ticket to the history center, Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, Fort Pitt Museum and Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village.
  Teachers can get their tickets online or in-person.
  
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• Pittsburgh International Airport Holding Job Fair Next Week

  02-05-2021 18:22
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh International Airport might be the ticket to your next job.
  It is holding a retail concessions job fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11.The airport is looking to fill both part-time and full-time positions with more than 25 shops and restaurants.
  Jobs include bartenders, cooks, servers, cashiers and more.
  Parking will be free for attendees, and they can find validation stickers for their vehicles at the Meet and Greet table.
  
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• Bells Across Pennsylvania: People Asked To Ring Bells Tonight To Honor Frontline Workers

  02-05-2021 18:03
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Bells will ring across Pennsylvania tonight to honor those on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.
  For three minutes, emergency vehicles, churches and people are asked to make some noise for first responders.
  This will happen at 7 p.m. Sunday.
  
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• Pitt Sees Decrease In New COVID-19 Cases, Urges Students To Still Shelter In Place For Return Home

  02-05-2021 17:38
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — New COVID-19 cases at the University of Pittsburgh’s Oakland campus continue to fall.
  Just seven students tested positive since Tuesday.
  The university’s five-day average of positive cases is now down to just 1.6.
  13 students are currently in isolation.
  No new cases were reported on any of the university’s regional campuses.Pitt also urged students to keep sheltering in place for when they leave campus and return home to family a
  
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• Pa. Game Commission Reunites Couple With Lost Dog In Beaver County

  02-05-2021 17:19
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BEAVER COUNTY (KDKA) — A lost dog recently found a way back to its rightful owners thanks to the help of the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
  The agency says that a couple approached them after losing their dog on State Game Lands 285 in Beaver County.
  Pennsylvania Game Commission habitat staff, Travis Mohrbacher and Bryce Sutter, were able to help.They used a UTV to search the area and found the dog, who was returned safely to the owners.
  
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• Walk-Ins Welcome At 2-Day COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic In West End

  02-05-2021 16:45
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WEST END (KDKA) — A walk-in vaccine clinic is taking place Sunday and Monday in Pittsburgh’s West End neighborhood.The Onala Recovery Center is partnering with Hieber’s Pharmacy for the two clinics.Staff will be administering the Pfizer vaccine.It is happening at 1625 West Carson Street from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday and from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday.
  
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• Report: City Of Pittsburgh’s Finances Weathered The Pandemic Slightly Better Than Other Cities

  02-05-2021 16:30
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh faced a challenging pandemic year in 2020, but it weathered the storm a little better than other cities.
  That is according to City Controller Michael Lamb who released the annual report of Pittsburgh’s finances.
  Revenue from parking and amusement taxes took significant hits, but increases in real estate and deed transfer taxes helped dull the pain.
  Lamb also called out large, tax-exempt non-profits.
  “I think it’s parti
  
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• Two Separate Overnight Shootings In Pittsburgh Occur Within Minutes Of Each Other

  02-05-2021 14:35
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police are investigating two overnight shootings that happened miles and minutes apart from each other.
  The first happened in Polish Hill.
  Police say around 2:40 a.m. officers found a man with several gunshot wounds on Paulowna Street.
  He was taken to the hospital in serious condition.
  There is no word on any arrests or suspects.
  And 10 minutes later in Homewood West, police found a man with a gunshot wound to his shoulder.
  Police found
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Warmer Weather, Rain Chances

  02-05-2021 12:40
  
  By: KDKA-TV’s Bryan Shaw
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Temperatures today will be in the upper 70’s near 80 degrees, with clouds increasing late.
  Rain showers start to move in tonight as Monday starts a wet pattern.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  Expect rain and thundershowers on and off through Wednesday.
  Temperatures will be in the mid-to-low 70’s for Monday and Tuesday, then we drop to the 50s for Wednesday afternoon.
  Thursday is dry, but cool in the 50s.
  Friday will be coo
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Warmer Temperatures, Rain Chances

  02-05-2021 12:40
  
  By: KDKA-TV’s Bryan Shaw
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Temperatures today will be in the upper 70’s near 80 degrees, with clouds increasing late.
  Rain showers start to move in tonight as Monday starts a wet pattern.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  Expect rain and thundershowers on and off through Wednesday.
  Temperatures will be in the mid-to-low 70’s for Monday and Tuesday, then we drop to the 50s for Wednesday afternoon.
  Thursday is dry, but cool in the 50s.
  Friday will be coo
  
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• Post-Gazette staff earns state journalism honors

  02-05-2021 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is among the top-performing newsrooms in the state, based on the awards it took home in the 2021 Keystone Media Awards contest.
  
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• Steelers Sign Numerous Free Agents Following 2021 NFL Draft

  02-05-2021 11:59
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Following the conclusion of the NFL Draft on Saturday, the Steelers signed several undrafted free agents.
  The eight players the team signed are:Shakur Brown, CB, Michigan State
  Calvin Bundage, LB, Oklahoma State
  Rico Bussey, WR, Hawaii
  Mark Gilbert, CB, Duke
  Isaiah McKoy, WR, Kent State
  Donovan Stiner, S, Florida
  Lamont Wade, S, Penn State
  Jamar Watson, LB, KentuckyThe team selected the following players with their draft picks:Alabama RB Najee Har
  
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• Project to plug 1,600 oil wells in Allegheny National Forest faces delays, doubt — even an arrest warrant

  02-05-2021 11:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  Even the people who believed in the scheme from the beginning called it a long shot.
  
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• A project to plug 1,600 wells is almost ready to launch, and has been for six years

  02-05-2021 11:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  Even the people who believed in the scheme from the beginning called it a long shot.
  
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• Future of policing is key issue in Pittsburgh mayoral race

  02-05-2021 11:44 via post-gazette.com
  
  In many ways, the future of policing in Pittsburgh is on the ballot in the May 18 primary election.
   
  
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• Delmont Salem Rotary Club Holds Food Collection Event

  02-05-2021 11:40
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  DELMONT (KDKA) — As the pandemic drags on, the need is still great in our communities.
  On Saturday, members of the Delmont Salem Rotary Club stepped up to help give back.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Tim Lawson)
  The group collected food to help those in need.
  All of the donated items will be given to the Westmoreland County Food Bank.
  
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• After unexpected end to their college careers, Pitt seniors look back

  02-05-2021 11:37 via post-gazette.com
  
  A year ago, when Maggie Young’s mother told her she had booked an Airbnb in Friendship for the University of Pittsburgh’s 2021 graduation, Ms. Young was dubious.
  
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• SPECIAL REPORT | Dementia wards in Pennsylvania were ravaged during the pandemic

  02-05-2021 11:36 via post-gazette.com
  
  67% of big outbreaks were in personal care and assisted living homes with dementia units
  
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• Point Park University Holds Commencement For Graduates

  02-05-2021 10:30
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Point Park University celebrated its graduates on Saturday.
  The event was streamed for people to watch from home.
  Graduates from the Class of 2020 and 2021 all got to walk across the stage and receive their diploma.
  
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• Point Park University Holds Commencement For Fall ’19, Spring ’20 Graduates

  02-05-2021 10:30
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Point Park University celebrated its graduates on Saturday.
  The event was streamed for people to watch from home.
  Graduates from the fall 2019 semester and and 2020 spring semester all got to walk across the stage and receive their diploma.
  
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• Pa. Resources Council Holds Household Chemical Collection Event In North Park

  02-05-2021 08:11
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Resources Council held an event on Saturday helping people with their spring cleaning.
  The event was one of many that the group holds each year to collect household chemicals, appliances, and more.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Dennis Lane)
  If you missed Saturday’s event, there are more scheduled in the next few months.
  The next event will take place on June 12 at the Fayette County Fairgrounds, followed by at event at
  
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• Flaherty Goes To 5-0, DeJong Homers As Cards Beat Pirates

  02-05-2021 07:42
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jack Flaherty pitched six solid innings to keep his record perfect and Paul DeJong hit a three-run homer in the first inning to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 12-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
  Flaherty struck out nine while winning his fifth consecutive start.
  He gave up three runs on six hits and two walks and improved to 7-1 in 10 career starts against the Pirates.
  DeJong’s homer off Trevor Cahill capped a four-run first.
  St. Louis won for the seventh t
  
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• A Taste Of The Past: SouthSide Works’ First Black-Owned Restaurant Taking People Back In Time

  02-05-2021 05:32
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Have you ever wanted to go back in time?Well, one Pittsburgh restaurant is giving Pittsburghers a taste of the past.“Back To The Foodture” just opened a brand new location on the South Side this weekend.The restaurant offers more than 150 wing flavors, more than 30 burger options, and much more.Customers can also tour the museum inside the building which features toys, gadgets, and other times from the past.
  Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Tim Lawson
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• Hope Blossoms After Fire Destroys Lea’s Floral Shop In East McKeesport

  02-05-2021 05:28
  
  EAST MCKEESPORT (KDKA) – Three weeks after a fire ripped through an East McKeesport flower shop, the owner has found a way to keep the business running.
  Mary Lechliter-King, owner of Lea’s Floral Shop, said they tried to work out of their garage but needed more space.They’re now creating flower arrangements in the East McKeesport Senior Citizen Community Center. She said it’s all thanks to her supportive community.
  It’s time to plant new beginnings after flames ripp
  
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• Rust Scores Twice, Jarry Shuts Out Capitals, Penguins Reclaim First Place In East Division

  02-05-2021 03:58
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Bryan Rust scored two unassisted goals, Tristan Jarry made 23 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins shut out the Washington Capitals 3-O Saturday night to reclaim first place in the East Division.
  Trade deadline pickup Jeff Carter also scored his fourth goal in 10 games in a Penguins uniform. Rust’s goals were the 99th and 100th of his NHL career, and Jarry registered his second shutout of the season.
  Two nights after each team clinched a playoff berth, this potential p
  
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• Stimulus Check Latest: Will You Get A Fourth Relief Payment?

  02-05-2021 03:30
  
  (CBS San Francisco) — A possible fourth stimulus check remains a popular topic with the third round of economic relief payments almost concluded. About 161 million payments of up to $1,400 per person have been issued since the third stimulus package passed in mid-March. Paper checks and EIP cards continue to continue to show up in mailboxes. And plus-up payments, for those who didn’t receive what they were due, have also been going out for weeks. Together they add up to most of the $
  
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• City Leaders Cut Ribbon At Liberty Green Community Park

  02-05-2021 02:11
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – People in Larimer will now have a brand new place to hang out.On Saturday, the city cut the ribbon on Liberty Green Community Park.The $6.5 million park also houses the newest “super playground” and largest play area for kids of all ages in the city’s park system.Mayor Bill Peduto was joined by the Larimer Consensus Group, Kingsley Association, East Liberty Development, Inc., Cornerstone Village residents and additional community
  
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• Pro Football Hall Of Fame Unveils Bill Nunn Bronzed Bust

  02-05-2021 01:38
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CANTON, Ohio (KDKA) – It will sit in the Pro Football Hall of Fame forever just like he sits in the hearts of Steelers fans.
  On Saturday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame unveiled the bronze bust that will commemorate former Steelers scout Bill Nunn.The official unveiling of Bill Nunn’s Bronzed Bust #PFHOF21 | @steelers pic.twitter.com/zrlvIzNtCD
  — Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) May 1, 2021The legendary Steelers scout was enshrined on Wednesday
  
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• Dozens Receive COVID-19 Vaccinations In Swissvale

  02-05-2021 01:22
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Dozens of people got their COVID-19 vaccinations in Swissvale on Saturday.Local leaders partnered with the Central Outreach Wellness Center to host the event at the Greater Swissvale Community Food Pantry.Organizers of the clinic say they are hoping to hold more clinics such as this one in the future.
  
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• Report: Steelers Signing Clairton Native Lamont Wade

  02-05-2021 01:11
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissaro, Penn State safety and Clairton native Lamont Wade is signing with the Steelers.
  Former Penn State safety Lamont Wade is signing with the #Steelers, per source.
  — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) May 1, 2021The Clairton native racked up 83 solo tackles and one interception in four seasons at Penn State.He had a college career-high 39 solo tackles in 13 games in the 2019 season.During high school, h
  
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• 2021 Pittsburgh Steelers Draft Tracker: Steelers Select Georgia Tech Punter Pressley Harvin III 254th Overall

  02-05-2021 00:40
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Steelers will have eight picks in the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft.
  The team has draft selections in every round of this year’s draft except for the 5th round, with their 1st round pick being the 24th overall pick.
  The 2021 NFL Draft is being held in downtown Cleveland.
  Keep up to date with all of Pittsburgh’s selections with the 2021 Steelers Draft Tracker!
  2021 NFL Draft Schedule:Thursday, April 29th – 8:00 p.m. &ndas
  
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• Celebrating The Class Of 2021: Pitt-Greensburg Holds In-Person Commencement Ceremonies

  02-05-2021 00:32
  
  GREENSBURG (KDKA) – After what has been a long and challenging year for students, seniors are ready to cross the collegiate graduation stage and enter a new chapter.Unlike last year’s online ceremonies, schools are finding ways to hold in-person commencement ceremonies.
  The University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg was one of those schools that held an online ceremony in 2020 but this year they were able to hold an in-person ceremony by spreading out three different ceremonies throughout t
  
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• 2021 Pittsburgh Steelers Draft Tracker: Steelers Select Oklahoma Safety Trey Norwood 245th Overall

  02-05-2021 00:18
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Steelers will have eight picks in the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft.
  The team has draft selections in every round of this year’s draft except for the 5th round, with their 1st round pick being the 24th overall pick.
  The 2021 NFL Draft is being held in downtown Cleveland.
  Keep up to date with all of Pittsburgh’s selections with the 2021 Steelers Draft Tracker!
  2021 NFL Draft Schedule:Thursday, April 29th – 8:00 p.m. &ndas
  
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• Las Vegas Raiders Select Pitt Center Jimmy Morrissey 230th Overall

  02-05-2021 00:06
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The list of Panthers selected in the 2021 NFL Draft continues to grow.This time, the Las Vegas Raiders have chosen Pitt Center Jimmy Morrissey 230th overall.Morrissey won the 2020 Burlsworth Trophy, an award given to the top player that began their career as a walk-on.During the 2020 season at Pitt, Morrissey started 11 games but only played 10 of them at his natural position as the center, starting one of those games at right guard.He was also se
  
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