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Horse racing in Western PA draws both criticism and support

by Point Park News Service | Jan 24, 2020 | Latest Stories, Photojournalism, Sports, Spring 2020

By: Zoe Esperseth As Dawnelle Mock walks through the paddocks where the standardbred racehorses are kept before they are set to compete, she lovingly reflects on the amount of care received by the horses. “They eat breakfast before we do, they get lunch before we do....

Women in Sports: Dreams of Inclusion Are Coming True

by Point Park News Service | Apr 25, 2019 | Latest Stories, Sports, Spring 2019

By Sarah Bagay Stephanie Harrison wanted to enhance women’s involvement in sports, especially soccer, when she founded Steel City Football Club, a women’s professional team. Christine Serkoch and Angela Tegnelia have become key players in...

Night of Fights at Carnegie Music Hall goes to Round 2

by Point Park News Service | Oct 31, 2017 | Fall 2017, Lifestyle, Sports, Uncategorized

By Tyler Polk, Point Park News Service: Pro Boxing returns to the Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead on Nov. 4. Integrity Fighter Management and the Conn-Greb Boxing Gym present the event following the first successful pro boxing night held at the venue back in March....

Marrow’s run to tomorrow

by Point Park News Service | Apr 11, 2017 | Lifestyle, Sports

By Bryan Partika, Point Park News Service: At track meets across the country, anxious athletes can be seen walking around the infield, focusing on their upcoming event. These athletes pace around each other, mingling in the crowd of warmup suits and backpacks. In...

Steel City Parkour owner turns hobby into career

by Point Park News Service | Dec 2, 2016 | Business, Lifestyle, Sports

By Edward Trizzino & Michael Richter, Point Park News Service: Christian Winchell, 24, describes parkour as “interacting with the environment with your body.” As a coach at Steel City Parkour in Export, Pa., he practices this almost every day to maximize his...

PPU director of athletic communications reaches more viewers

by Point Park News Service | Nov 28, 2016 | News, Sports

By Bryan Partika, Point Park News Service Point Park University’s Kevin Taylor has been an influential member in bringing innovation to the school. As the director of athletic communications and assistant athletic director, Taylor has changed the way viewers...