http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/FTNJune3PSUClosures.mp3   Penn State’s Board of Trustees voted to close seven of the twelve branch campuses that were up for consideration in a virtual meeting on May 22. Those campuses, to close after the spring 2027 semester, are New Kensington, Fayette, DuBois, Mont Alto, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre and York. According to Penn State’s 2024 records, the […]

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/FTNNAVOAKMONTusOpen.mp3   In two weeks, about 200,000 people will flock to Oakmont Country Club for the U.S. Open golf championship to watch some of the world’s best golfers. Those fans should plan ahead. With shuttles bussing crowds to and from off-site parking lots on top of the regular event traffic, delays are all but certain […]

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/FTNPrimaryMayoral1.mp3 On primary day in Western Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Democratic mayoral candidate Corey O’Connor bested incumbent Ed Gainey for the seat on the general election ballot this fall. His challenger will be Tony Moreno, who won the Republican primary for mayor. TribLive reporter Julia Burdelski, who covers Pittsburgh City Hall, joins host Zac Gibson to discuss […]

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/FTNMAY8PetScam1.mp3 A longtime funeral director in Pittsburgh is facing felony charges after authorities say he stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from grieving pet owners, some of whom were unknowingly given ashes that did not belong to their animals. Patrick Vereb, who ran a pet cremation business in Pittsburgh and Natrona, is accused of defrauding […]

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/FTNPittsburghMarathon1.mp3 Pittsburgh will be off and running this weekend with the annual marathon and events. Since it was first held in 1985, the event now includes a marathon, half-marathon, marathon relay and 5K races that run through the heart of the city, across many of the city’s iconic bridges, and through several city neighborhoods. At […]

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/FTNMAY1MikeSullivan.mp3 Ten days after stating his intentions to continue in his position as the Penguins’ head coach, Mike Sullivan was out. His 10-year run with the team included two Stanley Cups and the most wins in franchise history. Triblive Assistant Sports Editor Jonathan Bombulie joins host Zac Gibson to break down Sullivan’s legacy with the […]

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/FTNApril23PapalTrasnition.mp3   Many mourners are taking a closer look at one of the most sacred and secretive transitions in the world — the period following the death of a pope. Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, died on April 21, 2025, at age 88. Since his death, the Vatican has entered […]

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/FTNAPRIL16CMUSTUDENTS.mp3 A rising wave of fear and uncertainty is spreading among international students in Pittsburgh and throughout the United States, as visa revocations become more frequent under the Trump administration. Some students who have not violated any immigration rules are choosing to stay in the U.S., during college breaks, rather than risk being denied reentry. […]