Fringe Sports

Pittsburgh Boxer Sherrell Looks Ahead to Future

Gerald “G-5” Sherrell’s journey in boxing began at the age of 10, sparring against a kid seven years older than…

5 years ago

Ukrainian Professional Boxers Fighting For Their Dreams in Pittsburgh

When Lyubomyr “The Demolition Man” Pinchuk, 22, turned 18, he sent messages to boxing trainers all over America asking if…

5 years ago

Muay Thai gym opens in Squirrel Hill, bringing Thai culture and camaraderie

By Kristy Locklin When Michael Seamans wears a T-shirt advertising his new Muay Thai gym, people run up to him…

5 years ago

At Bar-jutsu Academy, students learn self-defense tips, beer pong skills. By Kristy Locklin

By Kristy Locklin James Porco calls himself the David Hasselhoff of Martial Arts. His 2013 book, “Bar-jutsu: The American Art…

6 years ago

Pittsburgh Boxer Knocks Out Cancer in First Professional Fight

Last year, during an August 15th run through North Park, Michael "The Bull" Manna, then 34 years old, was at…

6 years ago

Larry Gioia shares his love of the water with adaptive paddlers.

Fifteen years ago, he went on a paddling excursion down the Youghiogheny River. Upon his return to shore, he bought…

6 years ago

5 Facts about the 5Point Film Festival

For those who prefer being outdoors, we have the film festival for you (but warning: It will require you to…

6 years ago

The Pittsburgh Harlequins Rugby Club

For most folks locally, American football is the pinnacle of physical sports. But remove the helmets and the shoulder pads…

7 years ago

Just Drive: Auto Racing in Pittsburgh

Since the invention of the automobile, industrialists and entrepreneurs have endeavored to make faster, more aerodynamic vehicles; with some being…

7 years ago

Pittsburgh’s Passion For Football Excellence

The city of Pittsburgh is blessed with an exceptional professional sports tradition. The Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates have combined for…

7 years ago