By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
January 16, 2020
Matt Canada, who orchestrated one of the most prolific offenses in Pitt football history during his lone season in 2016, was hired as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterbacks coach Wednesday morning.
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
January 15, 2020
Damar Hamlin’s waiver request was granted by the NCAA Wednesday afternoon, meaning the star safety will return for Pitt’s 2020 season.
Pitt legend Jimbo Covert selected to Pro Football Hall of Fame
January 15, 2020
Pitt football legend Jimbo Covert, who played offensive tackle for the Panthers from 1978-82 and then for the Chicago Bears from 1983-90, was selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Wednesday morning.
Pitt back V’Lique Carter to enter NCAA transfer portal
January 14, 2020
V’Lique Carter, who recently finished up his sophomore season for Pitt football, will enter the NCAA transfer portal.
By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer
November 24, 2019
Pitt's second-round NCAA Tournament game against Georgetown was essentially decided after a trio of Hoya goals in the first 20 minutes.
By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer
November 21, 2019
1965 was an eventful year both around the world and right here at Pitt. The University was in talks to become a state-related institution, Chancellor Edward Litchfield resigned and the men’s soccer team appeared in the NCAA National Tournament for the second time in four years.
By Alex Lehmbeck, Senior Staff Writer
January 14, 2020
Pitt athletic director Heather Lyke officially unveiled the long-anticipated “Victory Heights” project, a $250 million transformation of the school’s athletic facilities.
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
January 14, 2020
The upcoming week in Pitt sports boasts a packed slate, including two men’s basketball games, a top-10 battle involving the red-hot wrestling team and a chance for women’s basketball to steal a long-awaited road win.
By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor
January 18, 2020
A dominant first half kept Pitt afloat through one of its all-too-familiar scoring droughts on Saturday. The Panthers did just enough in the second half to best UNC, 66-52.
By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor
January 16, 2020
And as a product of their history in the “Old Big East” — a conference known for its gritty personality and indifference to offense — the Panthers are making a name for themselves on the defensive end of the court in 2020.
By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor
January 15, 2020
A questionable foul call on Terrell Brown sank Pitt against Louisville on Tuesday, but it was the Panthers’ inability to perform down the stretch that put holes in the ship.
By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer
January 20, 2020
Pitt women’s basketball began Sunday’s matinee matchup against Syracuse like a team on track to finally snap its nine-game losing streak, but collapsed down the stretch and pushed the streak to double digits.
By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer
January 17, 2020
Despite leading through much of the last two quarters, the Panthers failed to close the game out and lost 75-67 in overtime, missing another opportunity to snap their lengthy losing streak.
Pitt drops eighth straight at Virginia Tech, 68-56
January 9, 2020
Pitt women’s basketball continued its grueling ACC schedule — and losing streak — Thursday night at Virginia Tech, falling to the Hokies 68-56.
Eagles edge Panthers 79-70 in Sunday matinee
January 6, 2020
Pitt women’s basketball once again fell just short in a tight ACC contest, losing to Boston College 79-70 at the Petersen Events Center Sunday afternoon.