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Pittsburgh-set film ‘The Gymnast’ to premiere at Miami Film Festival
10+ hour ago (500+ words) Director and writer Charlotte Glynn grew up in Pittsburgh in the era after the industrial boom. Her most recent film, "The Gymnast," evokes that time with a ringing authenticity. The third of her films set in Pittsburgh, "The Gymnast" has…...
The old ways: Pittsburgh Fighters Guild keeps medieval styles alive
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (504+ words) Abby Hicks has wanted to fight with swords since she was eight years old. But when she was growing up in the early 1990s, it wasn't necessarily something a lot of girls did. Today the Brackenridge resident is three decades older, but…...
Burrell grad Ruggeri makes successful transition from gymnastics to powerlifting
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (695+ words) Sophia Ruggeri showed strength and power while winning awards as an accomplished gymnast, reaching the highest levels of club performances while also starring as a member of her high school team at Burrell. Now, she is making her mark in…...
Gymnast who sparked FBI sex abuse inquiry into coach says she’s proud to come forward
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (1229+ words) IOWA CITY, Iowa " Recalling the damage her now-arrested coach inflicted on her and many of her gymnast friends, Finley Weldon said she feels a sense of pride. The 18-year-old is heading into her freshman year at Iowa State University, where…...
Years after abuse reports, ex-coach at renowned U.S. gymnastics academy arrested by FBI
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (1792+ words) IOWA CITY, Iowa " The U.S. gymnastics world was only just recovering from a devastating sexual abuse scandal when a promising young coach moved from Mississippi to Iowa to take a job in 2018 at an elite academy known for training Olympic champions....
USA Gymnastics entering new era on, off floor as U.S. championships begin
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (960+ words) NEW ORLEANS " There was a time, not that long ago really, when Joscelyn Roberson would combat the nerves that inevitably popped up before a major gymnastics meet by reminding herself of one very simple fact. "I could be like, "Oh…...
Divine Mercy Academy holds fourth annual cheer camp
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (184+ words) Thirty-three students attended Divine Mercy Academy's fourth annual Saber Summer Cheer Camp in June, with the theme of "Neon Lights and Saber Nights." The Monroeville parochial school's cheer camp was available to all area children entering kindergarten through 8th grade in…...
Livvy Dunne, girlfriend of Pirates' Paul Skenes, denied purchase of Babe Ruth's apartment
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (418+ words) Gymnast and social media influencer Livvy Dunne was all set to buy her first home. And it wasn't just any home. Dunne, the girlfriend of Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes, had a contract in place to buy a $1.6-million apartment…...
Terry Ranieri’s legacy lives on through Special Olympics fundraiser
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (433+ words) Linda DeFloria and Daniel Ranieri carry out their late brother Terry Ranieri's legacy every year with an annual memorial golf outing. "Terry was very special to our family," DeFloria said. "He was special to everyone who ever met him." Terry…...
Livvy Dunne shells out $2,850 for Paul Skenes rookie card
9+ mon, 9+ hour ago (152+ words) Livvy Dunne recently snagged one of boyfriend Paul Skenes" rare rookie cards " shelling out $2,850 for the Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher"s collectible, Sports Illustrated reported. " Topps (@Topps) June 22, 2025 The Skenes Anime Card had an asking price of $3,000. In the video, Dunne…...