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Punxsutawney Phil to make special appearance at NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
16+ hour, 1+ min ago (178+ words) by WJAC staff/Justin Trent PITTSBURGH (WJAC) " In just a few days, Punxsutawney Phil will be heading to Pittsburgh for an appearance at the NFL Draft. Phil and his inner circle members will be at the Point State Park this…...
Report: Former Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin joining NBC's pregame show
19+ hour, 26+ min ago (364+ words) The people spoke on condition of anonymity because NBC has not announced the move. The Athletic was the first to report on Tomlin. Tomlin stepped down in January after 19 seasons as Steelers coach and was the most sought after free…...
National Football Foundation chapter honors top central Pennsylvania student-athletes
4+ week, 2+ day ago (135+ words) CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) " Athletes across central Pennsylvania came together in Centre County to celebrate an important achievement. The central Pennsylvania chapter of the National Football Foundation hosted its annual awards ceremony on Sunday -- honoring top student-athletes across the region....
City, state leaders highlight Point Park upgrades ahead of 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
1+ week, 6+ day ago (293+ words) PITTSBURGH (WJAC) " With just over two weeks until the 2026 NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh, city and state leaders say the region is getting ready for one of the biggest events in its history. On Tuesday, at Point State Park, officials…...
Penn State files amended complaint to evict State College Spikes from ballpark lease
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (251+ words) CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) " Penn State has filed a new complaint in Centre County Court this week as its legal fight with the State College Spikes continues over the team's lease of Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. In an amended…...
QB Drew Allar, former PSU WRs among participants in annual Penn State Pro Day
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (412+ words) UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WJAC) " Penn State's path to the NFL Draft continued Wednesday in State College. Twenty former Nittany Lions returned to campus for the program's annual Pro Day, giving NFL scouts one more look at players hoping to hear…...
Forest Hills opens head football coach position, ending Justin Myers" tenure
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (342+ words) CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) " A change is coming to the Forest Hills football program as the district announced Friday that it will open the position for head varsity football coach, ending Justin Myers time leading the Rangers. The decision follows…...
Judge denies Penn State bid to lift stay on State College Spikes eviction order
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (156+ words) UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WJAC) " A Centre County Prothonotary has denied Penn State's request to lift the automatic pause on an eviction order against the State College Spikes. In a court order Thursday, the Court Prothonotary denied the university's praecipe for…...
Annual bowling tournament helps Blair County nonprofit provide mentors to local children
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (188+ words) BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) " Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Blair County is preparing to host its 42nd annual "Bowling for Kids" Sake" bowling tournament at Holiday Bowl in Altoona on March 22nd. The organization has been operating in Blair County since…...
2026 Steelers free agency recap: Who is leaving & who is staying?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (119+ words) WJAC 2026 Steelers free agency recap: Who is leaving & who is staying? by Ryan Graffius/WJAC staff PITTSBURGH (WJAC) " As the 2026 NFL free agency period officially gets underway, 6 News will be keeping track of all the Steelers' off-season roster moves. - Steelers…...