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[Fox News @FoxNews]

HONORING OUR HEROES: Today marks the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings — a pivotal moment in World War II, when tens of thousands of Allied soldiers stormed the French coastline to liberate an imprisoned Europe.

“Thousands of brave Americans advanced into chaos to save civilization,” said U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker in a message honoring those brave Americans. “We stand forever grateful for these heroes.”

[The Iceman @the_iceman64]

90% of the soldiers on the first boats to hit the beach didn't live to see the end of the day. Look at those faces. Some of them never made it to 18.

Never forget that they paid the ultimate price for our freedom. We live our lives the way we do because of them.

[Austin Bechtold @AustinRBechtold]

The Pirates had never had four players with 30 or more RBIs through May until this season

Oneil Cruz (40)
Bryan Reynolds (38)
Brandon Lowe (36)
Ryan O’Hearn (30)

[MLB @MLB]

Raise it!

The @Pirates SWEEP!

[Pittsburgh Pirates @Pirates]

Saturday play day! 🤝

[Pittsburgh Pirates @Pirates]

Every king needs a crown. 👑

[David @ctsvrunner]

@OfTheAllegheny We have a few holes

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@lippyent Nothing

[David @ctsvrunner]

@_NoahHiles @PlatinumKey13 A year away from a Championship? @Pirates #Letsgobucs

[Football Crave @FootballCravee]

Aaron Rodgers on Pittsburgh banning Bluetooth devices from the locker room:

“That was huge for me. I think that’s what was causing our receivers to run the wrong routes.”

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

President Donald J. Trump on the tragic passing of NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch:

[David @ctsvrunner]

@ShonnaC21

[Andrew Fillipponi @ThePoniExpress]

Konnor’s Clutch: I’m sick of watching Philly beat Pittsburgh. So how about this. If Konnor Griffin hits a HR vs PHI in this series. And the Bucs take 2 of 3 or sweep. I’ll give away 5 Konnor Griffin jerseys. Just 1) Retweet this. And 2) follow me on here. Philly sucks!

[David @ctsvrunner]

@honeymoon250 20

[David @ctsvrunner]

Lizard Sighting

#Lizard

[Clint Hurdle @ClintHurdle13]

I kept this story in my pocket for a long time....

In Pittsburgh, September 15th is Roberto Clemente Day.

Every year the whole organization fans out across the city. It's like Christmas. Roberto's family is there, Vera and the boys.

My first year as manager was 2011. We celebrated. We shook hands and moved on.
We didn't win.

19 consecutive losing seasons.

2012 rolls around. Same day, same celebration. We had another losing season, our 20th consecutive.

After the ceremony, Roberto Jr. walked over.

"My mom wants to talk to you."

We went into the dugout. Me, Vera, and her three sons.

She spoke in Spanish. I played four years of winter ball so I understood enough. She wasn't angry, but she was passionate. And I kept hearing Roberto's number come up.

Roberto Jr. translated.

"My mother wants you to know that there cannot be a 21st losing season. That was Roberto's number. It would be a disgrace to his legacy."

She was staring right at me.

Before I could even think about what to say, words came out of my mouth:
"I promise you, Vera. That won't happen."

Roberto Jr. looked at me and said, "You made my mom a promise. I hope you can keep it."

I said, "I hope I can keep it too."

I didn't tell my coaches. I didn't tell the players. I told my wife. That was it.

The next year, 2013, we broke the consecutive seasons losing streak. Ended it at 20.

On Roberto Clemente Day that September, Vera came walking across that field.

And I probably got one of the most meaningful hugs I've ever received in my life.

The players did all the heavy lifting. I just got the hug.

Some promises are worth making before you know if you can keep them.

@Pirates

[David @ctsvrunner]

@PickensBurgh I’ll drive it

[Pittsburgh Pirates @Pirates]

#RAISEIT🏴‍☠️

[David @ctsvrunner]

@ThePoniExpress Cleaning out his house…

[Andrew Stockey @astockeyWTAE]

You did it Pittsburgh! It’s a new record! 805,000 over the three-day #nfldraft