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How Pittsburgh — host of this year's NFL draft — became a sports mecca

The city expects 500,000 to 700,000 fans as it uses the draft to highlight a championship history across football, hockey and baseball.

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The Pennsylvania city is hosting the draft for the first time in almost 80 years. Pittsburghers say the city's passionate fanbases and winning teams make the selection a natural fit.

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How Pittsburgh — host of this year's NFL draft — became a sports mecca

The Pennsylvania city is hosting the draft for the first time in almost 80 years. Pittsburghers say the city's passionate fanbases and winning teams make the selection a natural fit.

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For Some, The Draft in Pittsburgh Was a Homecoming

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KPBS broke the news on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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