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NEW YORK  — The NFL announced today the Legends and active players representing all 32 clubs currently scheduled to make selections in Rounds 2 and 3 of this year’s NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The Draft, hosted in the city of Pittsburgh for the first time since the 1948 NFL Draft, begins with Round 1 on Thursday night, April 23, and...

PITTSBURGH – Head Football Coach Pat Narduzzi and his staff have announced the 2026 recipients of the Ed Conway Award, presented annually to the most improved players during spring drills. Redshirt senior offensive lineman Kendall Stanley is the offensive honoree, while redshirt sophomore linebacker Davin Brewton earns the defensive award. Stanley (Albany, Ga./Rocky River) emerged as one of Pitt’s most reliable and versatile performers along the offensive...

By Brandon Caldwell/Originally published by theGrio The hustle economy is alive and well, even if it feels out of necessity. With the rise of AI, a perilous economy, and mitigating factors such as inflation and rising costs becoming the norm in America, more and more Black Americans are relying on multiple jobs to get by, even as a large swath of layoffs...

By Katherine Ruppelt, Nashville Public Radio and Cara Anthony and Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio LISTEN: AI scribes are changing medical care. Here’s what to know if the technology shows up at your next doctor’s appointment. Family physician Eric Boose has been using an artificial intelligence tool to get back to what he calls “old-fashioned medicine” — talking with patients face-to-face,...

By David Jones for Urban Media Today Pittsburgh was alive this weekend, and the David L. Lawrence Convention Center was the epicenter for some of the most competitive girls’ basketball you’ll find anywhere in the country right now. The Western PA Bruins Spring Tip-Off was in full effect, and if you know grassroots hoops, you already know what that means. This...

IRVING, Texas – The National Football Foundation (NFF) uncovered its 2026 Hampshire Honors Society members where Howard University saw 16 Bison selected. The announcement came Wednesday morning. The NFF Hampshire Honor Society comprises of college football student-athletes from all divisions (NCAA, NAIA and sprint football) who have maintained a cumulative 3.2 grade-point-average (GPA) or better through their collegiate careers. Among the...

Highlights: Eating a healthful plant-based diet is associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, while eating an unhealthful plant-based diet is associated with a higher risk. A healthful plant-based diet prioritizes whole grains, fruits, vegetables, vegetable oils, nuts, legumes, tea and coffee. The authors say adopting a plant-based diet, even starting at an older age, for...

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA — April 9, 2026 — The National Football League today announced a nationwide initiative to provide free flag football kits to all schools across Australia, expanding access to the sport and supporting youth participation as part of its continued investment in the region. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced the initiative during a youth flag football clinic on the...

By Bolarinwa Oladeji/Originally published by theGrio The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is considering a controversial move that could stop the processing of international travelers at major airports located in so-called “sanctuary cities,” according to officials, as reported by Reuters. Newly installed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the idea is under review as part of broader tensions between the federal government and...

“Steelers Country” will be the official Steelers fan destination during the three-day fan  festival and community celebration  PITTSBURGH, PA – April 8, 2026 – The Pittsburgh Steelers announced today that Steelers fans will have multiple ways to engage with the team throughout the 2026 NFL Draft Presented by Bud Light, taking place in Pittsburgh from April 23–25. Offerings include  interactive...